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Transfer of 2.72-Acre Parcel with Parking Lot from FDOT to City of Jacksonville for Henry L. Brown-Kooker Park

  • When: 2025/09/23
  • Address: 21st Street and Bennett Street, Jacksonville, Florida
  • City: Jacksonville
  • State: FL
  • Category: City Properties
  • Subcategory: Land Donation
  • Asset Class: Land
  • Property Type: Parks
  • Size (AC): 2.72 AC
  • Size (Dollars): $0

The City Council of Jacksonville, Florida approved the transfer of a 2.72-acre parcel, including a parking lot, from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to the City. This property, identified as RE# 132045-0000, is located at 21st Street and Bennett Street and will become an addition to the existing Henry L. Brown-Kooker Park. The transfer is made for no monetary consideration, with the explicit condition that the land must remain open for public use; otherwise, ownership will revert to FDOT. The City of Jacksonville will assume full responsibility for the ownership, operation, maintenance, and repair of the property at its sole expense. Oversight of this agreement will be managed by the City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. The transaction was facilitated through a Transfer and Maintenance Agreement and a Public Purpose Quitclaim Deed. The City Council voted 19-0 to approve the transfer.

Source

Applicant - City of Jacksonville


Jill Enz

Ownership - Florida Department of Transportation


Greg Evans