MAY 2024

Distributed at the beginning of each month, this newsletter provides updates on events and relevant City & community activity. Thank you for reading!

DEMOLITIONS

Demolition is underway at the former Bonner Place nursing home at 421 S Bonner. Weekly updates on the demolition process along with photos and aerial video are included on the project updates page at the button below.

Demolition Project Update Webpage

On March 5, 2024, the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) condemned 15 residential structures throughout the City. These demolitions are part of our commitment to Strengthen Neighborhoods and will be complete by the end of the summer. These are just the most recent round of condemnations. Since 2021, the City has demolished 38 dilapidated structures throughout town. These demolitions make way for future improvements and new development in our historic neighborhoods.

LINCOLN PARK

Stage 1 of the Lincoln Park improvement project is complete. The .41 mile concrete ADA accessible walking trail is ready for use. Staff are working on drainage improvements and planting grass around the trail. More improvements are still to come with over $500,000 in total investment coming to the park. Check out the project update page at the button below for regular updates on progress and new developments!

Lincoln Park Project Update Webpage

MUNICIPAL ELECTION

An election is scheduled for May 4 for District 4 Councilmember. The election will be held at the Jacksonville Public Library at 526 E Commerce St. The election day schedule is listed below. District 4 is highlighted in pink.

Saturday, May 4 Election Day: 7am - 7pm

DID YOU KNOW?

Below are a few services the City offers that you might not know about:

Our yard waste pickup program occurs on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. There is no cost to residents. To request a pickup, you must call or email at least 2 days before pickup day. Click the link below to schedule a pickup!

Schedule Here

Our bulky pickup program is available as a monthly subscription or one time basis. The monthly subscription is $5 per month and gets you one bulky pickup of up to 10 cubic yards per month.

If you only need the service one time, a pickup truck load costs $45 per-load, a dump truck load costs $65 per-load and debris and vegetation only costs $35 per-load.

Schedule Here

We are Hiring!!

Here are the current open positions. Click the button to apply!

Infrastructure Laborer I

Seasonal Parks Laborer

Temporary Opportunities

Apply Today!

April City Council Meeting

The April City Council meeting included a boathouse construction variance, an ordinance regarding tow truck regulation, an interlocal agreement with ETCOG for GoBus services, and a contract for demolition services.

Watch the Council Minute

Watch the Live Stream

Business of the Month

Congratulations to Freedom Fab for receiving the business of the month award from JEDCO! The business operates from 1801 Norman Drive after a recent relocation from a neighboring city to expand its operations.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Coffee with a Cop

Coffee with a Cop will be held at the Public Safety Complex at 911 S Bolton on May 7 at 8am, sponsored by Cherry on Top BTX. Join your local officers for coffee, snacks, and conversation.