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.

Jacksonville Economic Development Commission

The Jacksonville Economic Development Commission (JEDC) employs 17 people and works to bring new business and industry to Jacksonville. Its main objectives are to recruit and expand higher wage job opportunities, to encourage private capital investment, increase the growth and expansion of small businesses, leverage investment in economically distressed areas within the Enterprise and Empowerment Zone areas and promote a healthy and vibrant downtown. The organization works to encourage development at Cecil Commerce Center. JEDC also has a big picture view of the area's economy and works with other public and private sector organizations to ensure that our community is attractive to companies creating higher wage jobs and that Jacksonville is poised to succeed in the new economy

The JEDC is the liaison between city and entertainment facility operator SMG. These buildings include Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, the Memorial Arena, Jacksonville Baseball Stadium, Times-Union Center for Performing Arts, the Convention Center and the Equestrian Center. The JEDC also promotes the area to film and television productions which create jobs for local workers, and large sporting events that attract many visitors like the annual Florida/Georgia Football Game.

Budget:

The total budget, which includes Other Funds and Enterprise Funds is $40,751,835.

The General Fund - GSD budget is $17,021,302.

Click here to view a detailed breakdown of the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission budget.

Did You Know?

Over the last three years, JEDC projects that received public investment directly created 2,817jobs and $824 million in new capital investment in our community. These projects expanded higher wage job opportunities for residents and diversified the tax base so that businesses can contribute a greater amount to the operation of the city, lowering the tax burden on residents.