Jacksonville批准在五点区征收商业区税,从2026年开始为安全和改善提供资金。 Jacksonville approved a business district tax in Five Points to fund security and improvements, starting in 2026.

Jacksonville市议会以14至5票通过了第2025-0539号法令,批准了Riverside五点区的商业改善区。 The Jacksonville City Council approved a business improvement district for the Five Points area in Riverside, passing Ordinance 2025-0539 with a 14-5 vote. 该地区将从2026年开始,根据加热的平方块和停车空间对当地企业进行评估,每平方英尺收费20-55美分。 The district will assess local businesses based on heated square footage and parking space, starting in 2026, with fees ranging from 20 to 55 cents per square foot. 资金将支持共同的安保、灰尘清除和基础设施,由企业业主帮助确定优先事项。 Funds will support shared security, blight removal, and infrastructure, with business owners helping set priorities. 第一年预算的部分经费将由一项与Jaguars有关的协定的150 000美元城市拨款提供。 The first-year budget will be partially funded by a $150,000 city allocation from a Jaguars-related agreement. 由于法律上的关切,删除了选择不适用的规定。 An opt-out provision was removed due to legal concerns. 支持者说此举将加强安全和振兴,而反对者则批评此举是小企业的税收负担。 Supporters say the move will enhance safety and revitalization, while opponents criticized it as a tax burden on small businesses.