Mike Gay

City Venues and Stadium Operations

About $1.52 million in city expenses through 2028, with a $28,282 gap for the 2026 game covered by the Sports and Entertainment budget.

Downtown Development Incentives and Political Climate

$6 million in city-backed grant and loan money, appropriated by later legislation.

JEA Executive Leadership and Transparency

Minimal direct cost to residents, though the utilities would bear recording and streaming expenses.

Stand for Service Act (Military Hiring Incentives)

No direct cost; conditions attached to future city incentive grants.

Administrative Services Department Restructuring and Executive Qualifications

Reorganization impacts administrative structure without altering allocated departmental budgets.

City Council Leadership Selection

Skilled Trade Apprenticeship Funding and Accountability

Supported by over $13 million in workforce capitalization grants and state appropriations.

Small Business Grants and Administrative Execution Tensions

One-time expenditure of $204,000 sourced from debt service interest accounts.

JEA Employee Survey on Workplace Culture

Potential costs associated with conducting an independent employee survey and legal counsel.

Culinary Institute of America Southeast Campus

Up to $35 million in capital and workforce development incentives.

Towing and Wrecker Insurance Standards

Could significantly increase commercial insurance overhead for city-contracted towing operators.

Baptist Health Hotel Incentive Request

City financial commitment of $21 million in incentives, projected to yield over $2 in return per dollar invested and generate future property tax revenue.

Eastside Grants Committee Appointments and Community Representation

Involves allocation of community benefits agreement funds for Eastside programs.

Sale of Former JEA Headquarters

The property is sold for $1 million, well below appraised value, but saves the utility significant maintenance costs.

Expansion of Committee Legislative Scope

None directly from this discussion.

East Side Community Benefit Agreement (CBA)

$40 million total funding commitment, with $4 million allocated in the current budget.

Brooklyn Entertainment District Operating Hours

Potential boost to tourism and local business revenues downtown.

Downtown Entertainment District & Extended Alcohol Hours

Negligible direct fiscal impact on city revenues.

Winn-Dixie Economic Incentive Package and Food Deserts

A potential $980,000 general fund expenditure over ten years if approved.

Project Underground Manufacturing Expansion Incentive

Up to $275,000 in REV grant incentives paid out over five years based on job creation performance.