Ortega Point North - Overhead to Underground Utility Conversion Project
Project Objective
The Ortega Point North Overhead to Underground Utility Conversion Project is a community driven “grass roots” project requested and organized by neighborhood residents. A total of 75% of the property owners within the project area signed a petition in favor of funding this project. The petition/ordinance for this neighborhood special assessment was presented and approved by the Jacksonville City Council on June 25, 2019.
JEA completed the project, and the final project costs were approved by Council via a public hearing on May 23, 2023 (City of Jacksonville Ordinance #2023-275-E). 100% of the property owners within the project footprint will be assessed annually on their property tax bill.
The recently completed project involved the conversion of the existing overhead utility lines (electric and communications) to underground within the project scope. JEA also installed new historic style ”acorn” street lights throughout the project area.
Special Assessment & Payment Information
The property owners within the project footprint will be assessed annually for the project costs starting on the 2023 property tax bill.
Please contact JEA Project Outreach at (904) 665-7500 or via email projectoutreach@jea.com with any payment related questions.
Map of Project Scope
Public Meeting
On October 23, 2019, JEA hosted an informational neighborhood meeting to discuss the plans for the project and to let the neighborhood know what to expect during construction. There was a brief presentation followed by a question/answer and public comment period.
The public meeting was held at the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in the Leatherbury Hall located at 4129 Oxford Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32210 on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM.
- Ortega Point North Public Meeting Public Notice
- Ortega Point North Public Meeting Presentation
- Ortega Point North Overhead to Underground FAQ
True Cost of NAP Loan
Our financial team provided this example Amortization schedule to illustrate the cost of the loan over 10 and 20 year terms.
Download a Sample Amortization Schedule (PDF)