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.

Military Affairs, Veteran and Disabled Services Division

This division works with active duty members and their families, veterans and the disabled.  It increases awareness of the successes and needs of the disabled, monitors legislation pertaining to the disabled and helps advise on compliance issues and decisions. It also assists veterans and their families when applying for social and educational assistance. This division has 19 employees.

This division serves nearly 200,000 veterans and 38,000 active duty service members in Jacksonville, as it works to make our city the most military-friendly community in the nation. 

It also works to improve the lives of the disabled, who make up 20 percent of the city’s population.  The division concentrates on removing barriers that block the assimilation of the disabled into becoming full and active members of the community.

Budget:

In 2010, the budget for this division $1,355,713.

Click here to view a detailed breakdown of the Recreation and Community Services Department budget.

Did You Know?

Each quarter, 1,250 Veterans receive services from this division.