The board of city-owned utility JEA has approved a record budget that includes a historic contribution to the City of Jacksonville.
The $2.37 billion budget is $200 million more than last year.
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It includes a record $179 million city contribution, including a one-time $40 million request as the city battles a budget crunch.
JEA is required to make an annual contribution in place of paying property tax.
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JEA adopted a rate increase that began April 1, and there will be another on October 1.
The Jacksonville City Council must approve the budget by then.
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