Jacksonville is beginning early planning to move the Duval County Jail from downtown, hiring consultant CGL for an 11-month study to project needs, gather input, and identify three possible sites.
‘Transparent and methodical’: Jacksonville begins early planning to move Duval County Jail ; no site or price tag yet Read full article: ‘Transparent and methodical’: Jacksonville begins early planning to move Duval County Jail ; no site or price tag yet‘Breath of fresh air’: Burden of failing roof lifted for Jacksonville veteran through volunteer projectFriends and family gather to remember 19-year-old who died in motorcycle crash on Buckman Bridge– Discussion about moving the Duval County Jail out of downtown Jacksonville has drawn plenty of speculation, including talk about a billion-dollar cost and which neighborhoods could be in the running.
“We are very early on in the process,” Councilman Will Lahnen told News4JAX. “There’s no price tag. There’s no location.”Lahnen is the council liaison for the jail project. He said the city is entering a contract with consulting firm CGL to conduct the first phase of planning. The city’s Chief Administrative Officer Mike Weinstein told council the agreement is expected to cost a nearly $750,000, after an RFP process that drew seven proposals. Officials said evaluators from the sheriff’s office, the administration and city council scored the submissions, interviewed the top three firms and selected CGL. “We’re able to use money that we’re running under budget,” Lahnen said. “It’s not coming out of JSO’s budget. It’s not coming out of other operating departments.”A 30-year inmate population projection, broken out in 5-year incrementsA rough, early cost estimate based on the space and bed needsWeinstein emphasized that the current contract is not a commitment to build anything. “No official design. No financing. No construction,” Weinstein told the council. “This is basically only to find three potential sites.” Goff said the process will include public listening sessions and meetings with stakeholders, including the courts, the State Attorney’s Office, mental health providers, educational providers and other service providers involved with jail operations. City leaders said CGL’s work is expected to begin in April, with public updates continuing during council meetings as the study progresses. “The words you’re going to hear are transparent and methodical,” Lahnen said. “We want to make sure that we’re doing it right from the beginning... It’s a very very important generational type investment for the city that we just want to make sure again methodical and transparent and that we get it right.”Chris Will has joined the News4JAX team as a weekend morning reporter, after graduating from the University of Florida in spring 2024. During his time in Gainesville, he covered a wide range of stories across the Sunshine State. His coverage of Hurricane Ian in southwest Florida earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award.Friends and family gather to remember 19-year-old who died in motorcycle crash on Buckman BridgeJacksonville mentor known as ‘That Lemonade Lady’ fighting for life after electrical shockFamilies bid farewell as USS Mason heads out for deployment from Naval Station MayportYour next beach day find could change someone’s life. 🌊☀️Nights of Lights dates permanently changed in 3 to 2 voteJSO searching for 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-old at apartment complexFamily identifies 2-year-old boy killed during dispute at Westside apartment complexAnother dry day in Northeast Florida. Here's a Monday weather update.Loved ones mourn 'happy baby' after 2-year-old fatally shot during domestic disputeThe Block Jax owner working on solutions to parking chaos that spilled into neighboring lotsBlind Clay County fourth grader finds new world in Braille booksLoved ones gather to remember Melissa Wood one week after she was killed in Walgreens parking lot
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