Upcoming Dates

2010/2011 Budget Hearing Meeting Dates

Notice is hereby given that Finance Chair, Daniel Davis will meet with the Finance Committee members in Council Chambers located at 117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor, St. James Building on the following dates to discuss the 2010-2011 Budget.

Thurs., 8/12/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Thurs., 8/19/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Thurs., 8/26/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

The 2010 City Budget Workshops have concluded and the Final Report can be downloaded from the Resources page.

Fire & Rescue, Administrative Services

This division maintains facilities by performing needed station maintenance and repairs.  It also assists in determining the location of new fire stations.  It monitors and coordinates service and the performance of fleet vehicles, as well as repairs to equipment.  It also writes and tracks bids and assists in the procurement process for the Fire and Rescue Department.  It has 13 employees.

This year Fire Station #28 opened.  Fire Station #40 is in the design stage and is expected to be completed by the end of the fiscal year. 

Budget:

In 2010, the budget for the Administrative Services division is $2,207,857.

Click here to view a detailed breakdown of the Fire and Rescue Department budget.

Did You Know?

Jacksonville’s first organized volunteer fire department was the Friendship Hook and Ladder Company formed in 1868.