Overview
- Chase Properties will buy 1701 Prudential Drive for $17.2 million and plans to demolish the building for a luxury mixed-use project with housing, shops and restaurants.
- The board also approved purchasing the Prominence Parkway building off Baymeadows Road for $13.65 million, including $650,000 for personal property such as office furniture.
- The split votes were 4–3, with Reggie Blount, Melody Bolduc, April Carney and Charlotte Joyce in favor, and Cindy Pearson, Tony Ricardo and Darryl Willie opposed.
- Superintendent Chris Bernier said the district reengaged prospective buyers after last month’s Fleet Landing rejection and recommended Chase’s cash deal.
- Ashco Centers’ updated $17.5 million offer was received after the deadline and not placed on the agenda, while debate continued over access for families and long-term costs as a Jacksonville council member touted future tax revenue.