Setback Confusion Reigns at Jacksonville Beach Board of Adjustment Meeting

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Jacksonville Beach Board of Adjustment, the primary focus was on an application for a variance at 202 33rd Avenue South. The meeting saw a detailed examination of setback issues, including a previous mix-up that necessitated clarification on property boundaries and construction permissions.

Jacksonville Beach Moves Forward with New ERP System Amid Community and Legislative Concerns

Overview: The Jacksonville Beach City Council meeting addressed several issues, most notably the decision to transition to a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The council approved a proposal to switch from Tyler Munis to Central Square, aiming to enhance the city’s management functions such as billing, human resources, payroll, and asset management through remote hosting. The meeting also touched upon legislative matters, local development concerns, and community engagement initiatives.

Jacksonville Beach Faces Legislative Hurdles and Strategic Plans for Downtown Revitalization

Overview: The Jacksonville Beach Community Redevelopment Agency meeting on March 12, 2025, focused heavily on legislative threats to redevelopment efforts and strategic plans for downtown revitalization, including boardwalk activation, traffic changes, and infrastructure improvements. Central to the meeting was the discussion of two legislative bills, Senate Bill 1242 and House Bill 991, which pose significant restrictions on community redevelopment agencies, potentially halting new projects and debt issuance from October 1, 2025. These proposed legislative changes could severely limit the agency’s project list until the planned expiration of community redevelopment agencies in 2045. The agency is monitoring these bills, expressing concerns about their potential to stifle redevelopment, local economies, and tourism.

Jacksonville Beach City Council Approves Infrastructure Upgrades Amid Community Concerns Over Land Code Revisions

Overview: The Jacksonville Beach City Council meeting addressed several issues, notably approving substantial upgrades to the Water Reclamation Facility and circuit breaker system, while also sparking debate over the long-awaited updates to the Land Development Code.

Jacksonville Beach Pension Board Reviews Actuarial Assumptions Amid Financial and Compliance Challenges

Overview: The Jacksonville Beach Pension Board convened to address issues including a five-year actuarial experience review, financial performance of the pension fund, and compliance updates from the IRS affecting pension recipients.