City Council Meeting (7/20/2026)

The City Council of Jacksonville Beach held a regular meeting on July 20, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. The council awarded bid number 2526-06 to PBM Constructors for a project involving culvert replacement near the central basin outfall waterway. They also approved an agreement with Fort Waters Engineering and authorized the mayor and city manager to negotiate and execute contracts related to these projects. Additionally, the council accepted a $1.6 million Department of Energy grant to perform storm hardening improvements by undergrounding electric facilities between 2nd Avenue North and 12th Avenue North, with construction planned between 2026 and 2028. The council emphasized leveraging federal funds to support infrastructure improvements while minimizing ratepayer impact. Lastly, the council adopted an ordinance amending regulations to exempt mobile food dispensing vehicles from overnight parking restrictions, aligning local rules with state law. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvement efforts and strategic use of federal grants to enhance city infrastructure.