City Council Meeting (6/15/2026)

The City Council meeting of Jacksonville Beach on June 15, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. A key agenda item was the approval to purchase a 138 kV to 26 kV substation transformer to replace aging infrastructure, with a focus on mitigating risk amid increasing lead times and potential grant funding. The council unanimously approved this purchase to maintain reliable electric utility service. Additionally, the council approved capital improvement projects including a $105,491 network upgrade and a $194,421 security camera installation at the water reclamation facility to enhance infrastructure security and reliability. The meeting also covered legislative and zoning ordinance amendments, and a first reading of an ordinance to allow overnight parking exemptions for mobile food dispensing vehicles, supporting local businesses. Travel authorizations for elected officials to attend Florida League of Cities conferences and policy committee meetings were also approved. The meeting featured recognition of Beaches Energy for outstanding reliability and affordability in electric service.