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.

Engineering and Construction Management Division

With 59 employees this division plans, designs and oversees construction of public works projects such as buildings, roadways, drainage improvements, parks and other assorted public infrastructure needs.  The Construction Management group has responsibility for inspection of city-funded projects.  The division also manages survey and topographical services for the city.

This fiscal year, in addition to overseeing the construction of three fire stations, the division will also manage the construction of three town center projects, the Laura Street redevelopment project and other streetscape enhancements across the community.  Leading the city’s efforts to update the Master Stormwater Management Plan, the division will also oversee 23 new drainage improvement projects (in various phases of pre-design, design and construction), which are funded by the Jacksonville Stormwater Utility.

Budget:

In 2010, the budget for this division is $4,352,414.

Click here to view a detailed breakdown of the Public Works Department budget.

Did You Know?

Through a project called “Mapping the Risk,” this division has partnered with FEMA on a major effort to develop detailed, digital flood hazard maps that reflect current flood risks and areas of recent growth.  The new maps will replace maps that are more than 20 years old.