PUBLIC SAFETY AND COURTS

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. V, ch. 111, pt. 3

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.300 Inmate Welfare Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.300. - Inmate Welfare Trust Fund. There is created a trust fund account to be known as the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund. There shall be deposited into this fund the net profits from the commissary operation within the City's correctional facilities, which fund shall be used only for the overall welfare of the inmates. Annually the Sheriff's Budget Officer shall estimate the net profit from the operation of the inmate commissary which shall be the contribution from the City's general fund g.s.d. to the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund. The contribution to the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund shall be subject to review and appropriation by City Council. Effective October 1, 2000, all profits from the operation of the commissary will be deposited into the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund. Expenses involved in the commissary operation including cost of goods sold, compensation for commissary employees and expenses incurred by the Sheriff's Office may be paid from the profits of the commissary. At the end of each fiscal year the Sheriff's Budget Officer shall calculate actual net profits from the Commissary operation for the prior fiscal year and adjust/true up the future contributions to the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund. The funds appropriated in this trust fund shall be utilized and expended solely for the purposes established by F.S. § 951.23, without further City Council action. An inmate welfare fund committee shall recommend what expenditures are to be made. Activities of the committee shall be reviewed by the officer in charge (Director of Corrections) who shall have the final authority on expenditures. The Director of Finance and Administration is authorized and directed to make disbursements from this account upon written requisition of the Sheriff or his designee to be used only for those purposes outlined in F.S. § 951.23, County and municipal detention facilities. Any unspent monies remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year will not lapse but will carryover to the next fiscal year. (Ord. 2000-863-E, § 1; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 5; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.305 Sheriff's Confidential Vehicle Maintenance Fund.

Sec. 111.305. - Sheriff's Confidential Vehicle Maintenance Fund. There is created the Sheriff's Vehicle Maintenance Fund, a permanent revolving fund which shall be a continuing appropriation notwithstanding budget years, to be utilized for the acquisition and maintenance of vehicles forfeited to the Office of the Sheriff under the provisions of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, F.S. § 932.703, or any applicable future State law. The Director of Finance and Administration is authorized and directed to establish procedures for the making of disbursements from this account upon the written request and requisition of the Sheriff or his designee. All sums collected as a result of settlements made pursuant to cases prosecuted under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act or any applicable future State law, with interest thereon, if any, shall be immediately credited to the fund hereby established and shall be used for no other purpose than is stated in this Section. The Sheriff's Confidential Vehicle Maintenance Fund shall be subject to review and audit by the Council Auditor. (Ord. 75-336-101, § 1; Ord. 77-691-638, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 6; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16; Ord. 2019-624-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.310 Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.310. - Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund. There is created a trust fund account to be known as the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund. There shall be deposited in this fund all monies paid over to the City under F.S. § 932.7055(4) to be used only for law enforcement purposes as specified herein. Subject to appropriation by the Council in each instance, the Sheriff may expend funds from this account to provide matching funds to obtain federal grants (including grants from State agencies using money provided by the United States) and for other law enforcement purposes as are approved by the Council, and the Director of Finance and Administration is authorized and directed to make disbursements from this account upon the written requisition of the Sheriff or his designee, after approval by the Council. Effective October 1, 2001, the Sheriff is authorized to appropriate up to $10,000 per fiscal year in a designated account without further Council action to purchase security cameras for small businesses to meet the requirements of Chapter 177, Ordinance Code. These funds shall be used to purchase cameras for small businesses pursuant to rules established by the Sheriff and shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year. In no case whatsoever shall any of the funds in this account be considered a source of revenue to meet normal operating needs of the Office of the Sheriff, nor shall the legislative budget submitted by the Sheriff anticipate future forfeitures or proceeds therefrom which may be deposited in this fund. Pursuant to F.S. § 932.7061, annual reporting is required to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and to the Council. The monies deposited in this trust fund shall carry over fiscal years and may be expended for the purposes of the original lawful Council appropriation; provided, that any monies deposited in the trust fund in any fiscal year which exceed the amount appropriated by the Council for the fiscal year shall not be expended until appropriated by the Council. (Ord. 81-105-63, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 96-511-301, § 2; Ord. 2000-408-E, § 3; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 16; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16; Ord. 2019-624-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.315 Federal Forfeitures Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.315. - Federal Forfeitures Trust Fund. There is hereby created within the General Trust and Agency Fund a trust fund account to be known as the Federal Forfeitures Trust Fund. There shall be deposited in this fund all moneys paid over to the City under the Federal Department of Justice, Attorney General's Guidelines on Seized and Forfeited Property (the "Guide") to be used only for law enforcement purposes as specified therein. Subject to appropriation by the Council in each instance, the Sheriff may expend funds from this account for those purposes specified in the "Guide." the Director of Finance and Administration is authorized and directed to make disbursements from this account upon written requisition of the Sheriff or his designee, after approval by the Council. In no case whatsoever shall any of the funds in this account be considered a source of revenue to meet normal operating needs of the Office of the Sheriff, nor shall the annual budget submitted by the Sheriff anticipate future forfeitures or proceeds therefrom which may be deposited in this fund. The monies deposited in this trust fund shall carry over fiscal years and may be expended for the purposes of the original lawful Council appropriation; provided, that any monies deposited in the trust fund in any fiscal year which exceed the amount appropriated by the Council for the fiscal year shall not be expended until appropriated by the Council. (Ord. 96-463-276, § 2; Ord. 96-511-301, § 3; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 20; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.320 911 Emergency Telephone System Account.

Sec. 111.320. - 911 Emergency Telephone System Account. There is created an account to be known as the 911 Emergency Telephone System Account into which shall be deposited all monies remitted to the City (County) pursuant to Part 2, Chapter 796. The monies in this account, as received, are hereby appropriated and shall be expended for the purposes set forth in Section 796.205 and associated with the implementation, operation and maintenance of the 911 emergency telephone system. Further, monies in this account shall be expended pursuant to such guidelines as promulgated by the State Department of General Services, Division of Communications. The Director of Finance and Administration is authorized and directed to make disbursements from the account. All monies deposited into this account shall carry over fiscal years to be used for the purposes herein described. (Ord. 87-778-382, § 3; Ord. 87-1559-862, § 1; Ord. 88-1095-549, § 2; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 45; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.322 9-1-1 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund.

Sec. 111.322. - 9-1-1 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund. Fund established. There is hereby created a 9-1-1 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund for the purpose of expansion or replacement of 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) equipment or service features of the 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System as provided in F.S. § 365.171. The 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System shall be considered to mean the specific equipment located within each 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) as well as the service features of the network database as a whole. 9-1-1 PSAP equipment shall be located in the Atlantic Beach Police Department, Neptune Beach Police Department, Jacksonville Beach Police Department, the Jacksonville Fire/Rescue Communications Center and the Sheriff's Communications Center. Funds appropriated for the purpose set forth herein shall not lapse at the end of any fiscal year. (Ord. 94-969-556, § 1; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 81)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.325 Police Athletic League Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.325. - Police Athletic League Trust Fund. There is created the Police Athletic League (PAL) Trust Fund, a permanent, ongoing trust fund of the City, which shall carry forward each fiscal year. The fund is authorized to accept gifts, fees (including but not limited to up to $1 per hour in police secondary employment fees chargeable to employers other than the City, SMG or any Consolidated Government agencies) and other donations designated to PAL. Any such gifts, fees, or contributions received by the Sheriff or by the Tax Collector shall be deposited into the fund, for use toward achieving the purposes, functions and goals of the Police Athletic League. All such fees, donations and contributions shall be accounted for separately within the fund and shall be administered by the Sheriff. All sums placed into the fund are hereby appropriated for distribution to the Police Athletic League in accordance with the appropriate provisions of Chapter 118, Ordinance Code. Any undistributed funds shall not lapse at the close of any fiscal year, but instead shall carry over to the next fiscal year. The Director of Finance and Administration, or his or her designee, is authorized and directed to make disbursements from the fund upon written requisition of the Sheriff, or his or her designee, subject to the availability of funds in the fund. (Ord. 2004-603-E, § 1; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 54; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.330 Jacksonville Journey Forward Special Revenue Fund.

Sec. 111.330. - Jacksonville Journey Forward Special Revenue Fund. There is created a special revenue fund to be known as the Jacksonville Journey Forward Special Revenue Fund, hereinafter called the Fund. The Jacksonville Journey Forward (the "Board") shall deposit into the Fund all donations and contributions of money, including gifts and grants, received for use toward achieving the purposes, functions and goals set forth in Chapter 85, Ordinance Code. All such donations and contributions shall be accounted for separately within the Fund by the Board. All sums placed into the Fund, which shall include all interest earned or accrued thereon, shall be appropriated by the Council prior to expenditure. The Board shall approve all expenditure amounts. The Director of Finance, or such designee, is authorized and directed to make disbursements from the Fund after appropriation by the Council and upon written requisition of the Board, or the Board's designee, subject to the availability of funds in the Fund. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit or otherwise limit any appropriations which may be made by the Council to the Board for use toward achieving the purposes, functions, and goals set forth in Chapter 85, Ordinance Code. (Ord. 2024-635-E, § 7)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.333 Criminal Investigative Services Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.333. - Criminal Investigative Services Trust Fund. There is created the Criminal Investigative Services Trust Fund, hereinafter called the Fund, a permanent, ongoing trust fund of the City, which shall carry forward each fiscal year. The Fund is authorized to accept gifts, fees, State and federal grants, seized and forfeited property, funds and proceeds, appropriations and other donations and contributions designated to this Fund. Any such gifts, fees, State and federal grants, seized and forfeited property, funds and proceeds, appropriations and other donations or contributions received by the Sheriff or by the Tax Collector shall be deposited into the Fund, for use in support of long term narcotics and other investigations. All such gifts, fees, State and federal grants, seized and forfeited property, funds and proceeds, appropriations and other donations and contributions shall be accounted for separately within the Fund and shall be administered by the Sheriff. All sums placed into the Fund are hereby appropriated for distribution for the purposes set forth herein. Any undistributed funds shall not lapse at the close of any fiscal year, but instead shall carry over to the next fiscal year. The Director of Finance and Administration, or his or her designee, is authorized and directed to make disbursements from the Fund upon written requisition of the Sheriff, or his or her designee, subject to the availability of funds in the Fund. (Ord. 2005-373-E, § 3; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 113; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.335 Criminal Justice Training Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.335. - Criminal Justice Training Trust Fund. There is created within the General Trust and Agency Fund, a trust fund account to be known as the Criminal Justice Training Trust Fund. There shall be deposited into this fund all monies paid to the City under F.S. Ch. 943.25, to be used only for advanced and specialized training for law enforcement and correctional officers and for administrative costs and operating capital outlay as approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC). Subject to appropriation by the City Council each year, the Sheriff may expend funds from this account to be used only for those purposes outlined in the Florida Administrative Code and in accordance with the budget as approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. The Criminal Justice Training Trust Fund monies will be deposited in an interest bearing account, and interest accrued may be expended on CJSTC approved advanced and specialized training programs and supporting costs which are directly related to the delivery of those courses. The Director of Finance and Administration is authorized and directed to make disbursements from this account upon written requisition of the Sheriff or his designee after approval by Council. Any undistributed funds shall not lapse at the close of any fiscal year but instead shall carry over to the next fiscal year. All funds provided by the State, not spent at the close of the State's fiscal year, will revert to the State Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund. (Ord. 98-1053-E, § 1; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 96; Ord. 2012-441-E, § 3; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.340 Police Explorer Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.340. - Police Explorer Trust Fund. There is hereby created and established a Police Explorer Trust Fund, a permanent trust fund of the City into which shall be deposited all donations, gifts, grants, transfers and funds as may from time to time be received by the City. All sums placed into this fund, together with any interest accrued, are hereby appropriated for the benefit of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Police Explorer Post, and such appropriations shall not lapse at the close of any fiscal year, but instead shall carry over to the next fiscal year. The Director of Finance and Administration or his designee is authorized and directed to make disbursements from the fund upon the written request of the Sheriff or his designee. (Ord. 2001-690-E, § 2; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 105; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.345 Sheriffs Curfew Parenting Plan Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.345. - Sheriffs Curfew Parenting Plan Trust Fund. There is hereby created and established an account to be known as the Sheriff's Curfew Parenting Plan Trust Fund, ( the "Fund") a permanent trust fund of the City into which shall be deposited all civil penalties collected pursuant to Section 603.302, Ordinance Code, as may from time to time be received by the City. All sums placed into this fund, together with any interest accrued, are hereby appropriated for the benefit of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office efforts to reduce violators of the Curfew ordinance by funding, in whole or in part, parenting skills classes for adults who violate Section 603.203, Ordinance Code. Such appropriations shall not lapse at the close of any fiscal year, but instead shall carry over to the next fiscal year. Furthermore, the Sheriff, or his/her designee, is responsible for the administration of this fund. (Ord. 2006-889-E, § 3)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.350 Fire Explorer Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.350. - Fire Explorer Trust Fund. There is hereby created and established a Fire Explorer Trust Fund, a permanent trust fund of the City into which shall be deposited all donations, gifts, grants, transfers, and funds as may from time to time be received by the City (the "Fund"). All sums placed into the Fund, together with any interest accrued, are hereby appropriated for the benefit of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department's Fire Explorer Post, and such appropriations shall not lapse at the close of any fiscal year but instead shall carry over to the next fiscal year. Such funds as are deposited into this trust account are to be self-appropriating when used for the purpose of assisting in paying for the costs of uniforms, supplies, and application fees. The Director of Finance and Administration or his designee is authorized and directed to make disbursements from the Fund upon the written request of the Director of Fire and Rescue or his or her designee. (Ord. 2015-732-E, § 4; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.355 Fire-Safety Program Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.355. - Fire-Safety Program Trust Fund. There is hereby created and established a Fire-Safety Program Trust Fund into which shall be deposited and from which shall be expended all donations of money made for the general purpose of preventing and reducing residential fire deaths, injuries and property loss through inspections, education and smoke detection devices as provided in Section 420.116, Ordinance Code. All funds deposited to such Fund shall be the subject of a permanent and continuing appropriation which shall carry forward from year-to-year notwithstanding budget years. The Director of Finance and Administration is authorized to make disbursements from this Fund upon written requisition of the Director of Fire and Rescue, or his designee, for equipment, materials, supplies, personnel, education, training, promotion, publicity and travel for reviewing and gathering information from similar or related programs. (Ord. 91-125-76, § 2; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 62; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.356 Firefighter Candidate Sponsorship Program Special Revenue Fund.

Sec. 111.356. - Firefighter Candidate Sponsorship Program Special Revenue Fund. There is hereby created within the Special Revenue Funds a special revenue fund account to be known as the Firefighter Candidate Sponsorship Program Special Revenue Fund ("Fund"), into which shall be deposited all donations, monetary gifts, contributions, sponsorship monies, and other monies designated for the approved uses in this Section. Monies deposited into the Fund shall be used to defray the costs of tuition, testing fees, certification fees, and other costs and expenses related to the Firefighter Candidate Sponsorship Program. All monies and interest placed into the Fund are hereby appropriated for the purposes of the Fund and such shall not lapse to the General Fund at the close of any fiscal year, but instead shall carry over to the next fiscal year. The Director of Finance and Administration, or his designee, is authorized and directed to make disbursements from the Fund upon receipt of the Director/Fire Chief of the Fire and Rescue Department's recommendation and written request, subject to the availability of funds in the Fund. This trust fund shall be subject to review and audit by the Council Auditor. Within 60 days of the end of each fiscal year, the Director/Fire Chief of the Fire and Rescue Department shall file with the Council Secretary a statement of all of the previous year's revenues and expenditures from the Fund. (Ord. 2020-212-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.360 Fire/Rescue Production Revolving Fund.

Sec. 111.360. - Fire/Rescue Production Revolving Fund. There is hereby created the Fire/Rescue Production Revolving Fund, a permanent fund of the City, into which shall be deposited all revenues derived from Fire/Rescue training production sales and all revenues derived from production activities undertaken for other agencies of the City from July 1, 1994, and thereafter, together with such monies as may be appropriated by the Council, from time to time. Such monies, as they are deposited in the fund, are hereby appropriated for the purposes stated herein. The Director of Finance and Administration is authorized and directed to make disbursements from this fund upon written request of the Director of Fire and Rescue, or his designee, for the purpose of funding purchases of supplies, materials and equipment which support Fire/Rescue training. The monies deposited in this fund shall not lapse at the end of any fiscal year and shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes set forth herein. The fund shall be subject to review and audit by the Council Auditor. (Ord. 94-7-263, § 1; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 78; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.365 Teen Driver Special Revenue Fund.

Sec. 111.365. - Teen Driver Special Revenue Fund. There is created within the General Trust and Agency Fund a special revenue fund account to be known as the Teen Driver Special Revenue Fund (the "Fund"). The Sheriff shall deposit into the Fund donations and contributions of money, including gifts and grants, which are received by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office ("JSO") or by the City on behalf of the JSO, for use toward achieving the purposes, functions and goals of the Fund, which are to provide funding for instructor overtime compensation and instructional materials for the "Teen Driver Challenge Program," a 12-hour driving class for young drivers 16 to 19 years of age offered by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. All sums placed into the Fund, which shall include all interest earned or accrued thereon, are hereby appropriated to the JSO for its use for the maintenance and operation of the Teen Driver Challenge Program, and these appropriations shall not lapse at the close of any fiscal year but instead shall carry over to the next fiscal year. The Director of Finance and Administration, or his designee, is authorized and directed to make disbursements from the Fund upon the written requisition of the Sheriff, or his designee, subject to the availability of funds in the Fund upon appropriation and approval of Council. The Sheriff, or his designee, is authorized to negotiate and execute, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 126, Ordinance Code, contracts and agreements which are necessary to achieve the purposes, functions and goals of the Fund; provided, however, that the Director of Finance and Administration shall certify on such contracts or agreements that there are current funds available in the Fund to fund the contract or agreement, and provided further that the Office of General Counsel shall approve such contracts and agreements as to form. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit or otherwise limit any appropriations which may be made by the Council to the Fund for use toward achieving its purposes, functions and goals. (Ord. 2009-165-E, § 1; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.370 Family Mediation Unit Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.370. - Family Mediation Unit Trust Fund. There is hereby created the Family Mediation Unit Trust Fund, a permanent trust fund of the City, into which monies derived from the service charge imposed pursuant to Section 630.104 shall be deposited, together with such monies as may be forwarded to the City as derived from a service charge imposed by Clay County or Nassau County or monies as may be from time to time appropriated to this trust fund by the Council. Such monies shall be appropriated by the Council prior to expenditure and shall be expended only for the purpose of funding the Family Mediation Unit for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. The Director of Finance and Administration is hereby authorized to make disbursements from this trust fund after appropriation by the Council and upon the written request of the Chief Judge or Court Administrator for the purposes of this Section. This trust fund shall be subject to review and audit by the Council Auditor. (Ord. 86-666-392, § 3; Ord. 91-1034-402, § 1; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 41; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.375 Teen Court Programs Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.375. - Teen Court Programs Trust Fund. There is hereby established within the General Trust and Agency Funds an account to be known as the Teen Court Programs Trust Fund, into which the Clerk of Court shall deposit the fees collected pursuant to Section 634.106, Ordinance Code, and other fines or fees as may be collected by the Teen Court programs. The funds shall be used for the operation and administration of Teen Court programs that provide Duval County youth with an alternative to a conviction record by diverting them into programs where they are subject to peer group involvement as part of the rehabilitation process, and/or exposure to community service work and positive role models. The Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Trial Court Administrator shall be responsible for the administration of the Duval County Teen Court Program. The Court Administrator shall comply with the provisions of the Municipal Code and all applicable laws. (Ord. 2001-425-E, § 2, 6-19-01; Ord. 2001-905-E, § 1; Ord. 2003-325-E, § 1; Ord. 2005-683-E, § 1, 7-26-05; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 50; Ord. 2008-1058-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.380 Court Cost Courthouse Trust Fund Per Sec. 634.102(e).

Sec. 111.380. - Court Cost Courthouse Trust Fund Per Sec. 634.102(e). There is hereby established a special fund within the City's accounts, to be known as the "Court Cost Courthouse Trust Fund Per Sec. 634.102(e)", into which the Clerk of Court shall deposit the fees collected pursuant to Section 318.18(13)(a), F.S. and Section 634.102(e), Ordinance Code. The funds shall be used exclusively to fund the maintenance and capital improvements of court facilities. Said funds may either be utilized directly for the funding of maintenance, capital outlays, equipment or furniture for courthouse facilities, or used as a committed revenue source for the bonding of the above described costs. All sums placed into the fund shall thereafter be appropriated by the City Council in accordance with this Section. Any undistributed funds shall not lapse at the close of any fiscal year, but instead shall carry over to the next fiscal year. (Ord. 2004-1085-E, § 2; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 67; Ord. 2010-561-E, § 2)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.385 Court Cost $65 Trust Fund Per Sec. 939.185(1)(a) F.S.

Sec. 111.385. - Court Cost $65 Trust Fund Per Sec. 939.185(1)(a) F.S. There is hereby established a special fund within the City's accounts, to be known as the Court Cost $65 Trust Fund Per Sec. 939.185(1)(a) F.S., into which the Clerk of Court shall deposit the fees collected pursuant to Section 634.102(c), Ordinance Code. The funds shall be used for the general purposes set forth in Sections 939.185(1)(a) and Section 634.102(c) and shall be appropriated for specific use by Council. (Ord. 2004-609-E, § 2; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 110; Ord. 2010-766-E, § 2)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.386 Court Cost $50 Trust Fund Per Sec. 939.185(1)(b) F.S.

Sec. 111.386. - Court Cost $50 Trust Fund Per Sec. 939.185(1)(b) F.S. There is hereby established a special fund within the City's accounts, to be known as the Court Cost $50 Trust Fund Per Sec. 939.185(1)(b) F.S., into which the Clerk of Court shall deposit the fees collected pursuant to Section 634.102(f), Ordinance Code. The funds shall be used exclusively for the purposes set forth in Section 634.102(f) and shall be appropriated for specific use by Council. (Ord. 2010-766-E, § 3)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.388 Recording Fees Technology Special Revenue Fund.

Sec. 111.388. - Recording Fees Technology Special Revenue Fund. There is hereby established a trust fund to be known as the Recording Fees Technology Trust Fund, the "Fund" Section 28.24(12), F.S, allows the Clerk to charge specified fees and requires a portion to be distributed to the City Council to be used exclusively for court-related technology, and court technology needs as defined in Sections 29.008(1)(f)2 and (h), F.S., for the State trial courts, State attorney, and public defender in that county. Such court-related technology includes, but is not limited to, computer networks, systems, and equipment as well as existing multiagency criminal justice information systems. The monies deposited in the Fund are subject to annual appropriation by the City Council pursuant to the annual budget approval process. The Director of Finance and Administration shall disburse and account for the funds upon written request which bears the confirming signature of each the Chief Judge, State Attorney, and Public Defender for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Revenues in excess of the annual appropriation approved during the budget approval process shall be available only to fund court-related technology for the State trial courts, State attorney and public defender after approval by the City Council through separate legislation. Any unspent funds remaining and/or unencumbered in the Fund at the end of the fiscal year shall remain within the Fund's fund balance and shall only be used to fund court-related technology for the State trial courts, State attorney and public defender. (Ord. 2005-989-E, § 7; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 119; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.390 Driver Education Safety Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.390. - Driver Education Safety Trust Fund. (a) There is hereby created a trust fund to be known as the Driver Education Safety Trust Fund (Fund) established pursuant to the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act (F.S. § 318.1215). The Clerk of the Circuit Court, in and for Duval County, shall levy an additional $5 with each civil traffic penalty issued in Duval County and deposit all monies collected into the Fund. The Clerk of the Circuit Court will keep a record of monies collected under this Ordinance. On a monthly basis, the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall forward all monies collected under this Ordinance in the previous month to the City for deposit into a special and separate account titled "Driver Education Safety Trust Fund". (b) Monies deposited into the Driver Education Safety Trust Fund shall be used to financially assist driver education safety programs in public and nonpublic schools in Duval County. Pursuant to F.S. § 318.1215, the funds shall be used for enhancement, and not replacement, of driver education program funds. The funds shall be used for direct educational expenses and shall not be used for administration costs. For purposes hereof, the term "direct educational expenses" shall include, but is not limited to, the following types of expenses: motor vehicle, gas, motor vehicle maintenance, instructor salaries and license fees, driving simulators, required driving equipment, videos, compact discs and audio tapes, books and written materials, classroom supplies, motor vehicle insurance, motor vehicle licenses and tags, additional equipment required by the State, and any additional equipment required to accommodate the special needs population for driver education. (c) Grant applicants, including public and nonpublic schools, shall apply for funding from the trust fund by submitting an application to the Grants and Contract Compliance Division of the Finance Department annually by March 1, which may be extended at the discretion of the grant program administrator, using the form provided by the Grants and Contract Compliance Division. A grant program administrator shall be designated by the Chief of the Grants and Contract Compliance Division. In order to receive funds from the Driver Education Safety Trust Fund, eligible grant applicants shall agree to comply with the applicable grant program procedures defined in Parts 1 through 5 of Chapter 118, Ordinance Code, and shall certify that behind-the-wheel training will comprise at least 30 percent of a student's time in the program. (d) The funds shall be disbursed to the grantees on a quarterly basis. The Finance Department shall not disburse funds that have not been budgeted, nor shall disbursement exceed available cash in the Driver Education Safety Trust Fund. Monies that have not been disbursed at the end of each fiscal year shall be retained for in the trust fund for disbursement in the following fiscal year. (e) Upon receipt of the grant application and evaluation of the above listed information, the Grants and Contract Compliance Division shall allocate a proportionate share of the Driver Education Safety Trust Fund revenues to public and nonpublic school grant applicants based on the calculation of the total number of students enrolled in grades 9—12 on the twentieth school day of the immediately preceding school year. (f) All public and nonpublic schools with students in grades 9—12 that offer driver education instruction programs are eligible to apply for a grant under this Section. (g) In order to maintain eligibility for grant funding, grant applicants must employ teachers that have received all relevant State certifications and that have passed applicable criminal background checks. The Grants and Contract Compliance Division is hereby authorized to enter into contracts in the form approved by the Office of General Counsel with qualified applicants pursuant to the process described above. (Ord. 2002-1165-E, § 2; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 102; Ord. 2011-732-E; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16; Ord. 2025-600-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.394 Mental Health Offender Program Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.394. - Mental Health Offender Program Trust Fund. There is created the Mental Health Offender Program Trust Fund, a permanent, ongoing trust fund of the City, which shall carry forward each fiscal year. The fund is authorized to accept gifts, fees, and other donations. Monies deposited in the fund, together with any interest accrued thereon, shall carry over fiscal years to provide funding for the Mental Health Offender Program. Monies deposited into the Fund shall be limited to alleviating the traditional criminal justice system from incarcerating misdemeanor offenders who exhibit mental illness by providing services directly related to behavioral health and all other wrap-around support these individuals need to successfully treat their mental illness and reintegrate back into the community. Funds utilized for these purposes are hereby to be appropriated by Council action. (Ord. 2021-446-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.395 Judicial Alternative to Incarceration and Family Reunification Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.395. - Judicial Alternative to Incarceration and Family Reunification Trust Fund. There is hereby established a Judicial Alternative to Incarceration and Family Reunification Trust Fund, into which the Clerk of the Court shall deposit the fees collected pursuant to Section 634.106, Ordinance Code, and other fines or fees as may be collected by the Judicial Alternative to Incarceration and Family Reunification program. These funds are subject to appropriation by City Council based on recommendation by the Judicial Committee comprised of the Chief Judge, the Unified Family Court Administrative Judge, the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court's Trial Court Administrator and the Chief Deputy Court Administrator. Funding may be provided for judicially supervised juvenile programs that provide services for substance rehabilitation, family reunification, juvenile education and behavioral modification programs. The Court Administrator for Duval County shall be responsible for the administration of these programs. (Ord. 2005-683-E, § 2; Ord. 2006-422-E, § 103; Ord. 2008-1058-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.396 Motor Vehicle Safety Program Fund.

Sec. 111.396. - Motor Vehicle Safety Program Fund. There is established a Motor Vehicle Safety Fund ("fund"), into which shall be deposited all donations and gifts of money which are given to the City or the Office of the Sheriff for use in motor vehicle safety programs of the Office of Sheriff, subject to the terms and conditions of the donation or gift or, if no terms or conditions are attached, for any of these programs. The purpose of the trust fund is to provide funding to: a)educate youth regarding the issues of illegal drugs and alcohol; b) educate individuals about the horrors of alcohol and drug impaired driving; and c) educate the general public regarding the dangers of street racing and to promote racing activities in facilities designated for such purposes that are controlled by sanctioning bodies with expertise in safely conducting the activities; and d) promote relationships between law enforcement and the community. The donations and gifts shall be used to obtain necessary equipment and services and to pay operating expenses associated with the programs including conversion, transportation and operating costs of motor vehicles and the cost of promotional and educational materials and other training aids directly related to and used for the promotion of motor vehicle safety by the Office of the Sheriff. The Director of Finance and Administration is authorized and directed to make disbursements from this fund upon written requisition of the Sheriff or his designee, up to $5,000 per item without additional Council review or approval until September 30, 2009. After such date all disbursements will be subject to Council approval as a part of the annual budget ordinance or by separate appropriation. All monies placed in the fund are hereby appropriated for the purposes of the fund and shall not lapse at the end of any fiscal year but instead shall carry over to the next fiscal year. Support of the vehicle shall be solely paid for from funds received from donation not supported by any other City funds. (Ord. 2009-182-E, § 1; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.397 Reserved.

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 111.398 Courts Programs Trust Fund.

Sec. 111.398. - Courts Programs Trust Fund. There is hereby created and established a Courts Programs Trust Fund into which shall be deposited all gifts, donations and contributions. All sums placed into this fund, together with any interest earned or accrued thereon, are hereby appropriated for the benefit of the Courts of the Fourth Judicial Circuit to be used to provide funding for various programs of the Courts of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, including programs to aid young people in their recovery from drug dependencies and in dealing with social situations within their families. All funds deposited to such Fund shall be the subject of a permanent and continuing appropriation which shall carry forward from year-to-year notwithstanding budget years. The Director of Finance and Administration is authorized to make disbursements from this Fund upon the written requisition of the Chief Judge or the Chief Judge's designee for the purposes of this Section. This trust fund shall be subject to review and audit by the Council Auditor. Within 60 days of the end of each fiscal year, the Chief Judge (or the Chief Judge's designee) shall file with the Council Secretary a statement of all of the previous year's revenues and expenditures from the Fund. (Ord. 2017-748-E, § 1)

Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITVADPE_CH111SPRETRAC_PT3PUSACOFetched: 10/27/2026