2011 Quality of Life Reference Document

Quality of Life Progress Report for Jacksonville and Northeast Florida

Reference Document Twenty-Seventh Annual Edition, 2011

Jacksonville Community Council Inc.

Northeast Florida is fortunate to have such a quality, comprehensive tool as JCCI’s 27th Quality of Life Progress Report to monitor the critical issues facing our region and help shape the strategies that can create lasting, positive change. This body of work is essential for all of us in directing our community’s resources and responses to the most challenging community concerns, as well as providing a benchmark to measure our effectiveness. United Way of Northeast Florida is proud to support and acknowledge the vital analysis and trend data presented in this report, the nation’s longest-running community quality of life indicators program.

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Executive Summary

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Regional Demographics

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Quality of Life Indicator Set

Indicator Champion

Achieving Educational Excellence

Community First Credit Union

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Growing a Vibrant Economy

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Preserving the Natural Environment

Lazzara Family Foundation

Wells Fargo

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony

Jessie Ball duPont Fund

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Enjoying Arts, Recreation, and Culture

Haskell Company

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Sustaining a Healthy Community

St. Vincent’s Health Care

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Maintaining a Responsive Government

Rayonier

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Moving Around Efficiently and Safely

Rogers Towers, P.A.

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Keeping the Community Safe

CSX Transportation

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Indicator Index

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About JCCI

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JCCI Model for Community Change

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Table of Contents

Introduction to Community Indicators

The Community Foundation is committed to building a better community through philanthropy.

We believe that philanthropy must be based on values and recognize that reliable research makes good decisions possible. The Community Foundation congratulates JCCI for the exceptional and innovative work it does in identifying emerging trends and presenting a clear picture of our community’s progress in this 27th edition of its Quality of Life Progress Report.

We are proud to serve as Title Sponsor and to be a partner in this important work, along with the United Way of Northeast Florida, and the special Champions listed above.

Cindy Edelman, Chairwoman The Community Foundation in Jacksonville

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Introduction to Community Indicators

Quality of Life Progress Report This is the 27th annual edition of the nation’s longest-standing community quality of

life indicators report, recently recognized as a national model by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). When JCCI first gathered volunteers together to talk about community indicators, the hope was to create a “yardstick for community improvement” that would provide “community decision makers and leaders with the capacity to further improve what is already a highly attractive quality of life.” No one had done this before. Little did that group know that thousands of communities across the globe would look to this report as a model for sustainable community change, and that the debate on how progress is measured globally would be shaped by this report.

Taken as a set, the Quality of Life Progress Report, both this Summary Document and the online Reference Document, provide a roadmap for the community, showing where we have been, where we are now, and what critical areas need attention if we are to arrive where we want to go. For 27 years this report has been used by decision makers in government, private business, nonprofit organizations, and community groups in two primary ways: • for planning (determining priorities for action, identifying areas to invest resources, and developing programs and policies to address needs) • for evaluation (assessing results of those decisions and actions.) JCCI is proud to be a part of so many of these efforts, and applauds all those who work so tirelessly to build a better community.

Race Relations Progress Report JCCI’s 7th Annual Race Relations Progress Report

measures progress toward eliminating disparities in Education, Employment and Income, Neighborhoods and Housing, Health, Justice, and Politics and Civic Engagement. Annual Progress Reports are available at www.jcci.org.

Community Snapshot Community Snapshot is an interactive map

that allows you to have full access and control over the indicators in your community. The database provides information to compare a geography over time, in context with progress in other geographic areas. Reports, graphs and charts are customizable at the click of a button. We offer quarterly trainings to help you best use all of that these tools offer. Visit www.jcci.org to learn about Community Snapshot and the Jacksonville community.

Much of the data in this report is obtained from the records and documents of various public and private organizations.

An annual opinion survey provides the remaining data. This random telephone survey was conducted for the project each September from 1985 through 1992 by AT&T American Transtech. Beginning in 1993, the survey was conducted by American Public Dialogue.

Additional detail and documentation of the methodology used for the project’s processes and data collection are found in the accompanying Reference Document on the JCCI website. For further information about the Quality of Life Progress Report or specific indicators, mail to JCCI, 2434 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32207-3564, call (904) 396-3052, e-mail ben@jcci.org, or visit www.jcci.org.

The 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report Review Committee was chaired by Rick Cox, Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Board member.

Committee members included: Bob Arnold Dawn Lockhart Sarah Boone Derrick Mitchell Karen Bowling Janet Owens Vanessa Boyer Kelly Pourciau Adam Bronstone Jason Rose Shelley Grant Stacey Roussel Page 4

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You’ll notice in these pages that indicators feature a gold star or red flag , which the Quality of Life Review Committee assigned. When a trend is disturbing or cause for concern, the committee has assigned a red flag, and when the trend looks like something to celebrate, it has earned a gold star.

The graduation rate has been a concern for many years. Now, Jacksonville is turning around its graduation rate crisis. As mentioned in a December 2011 editorial in the Florida Times-Union, the five-year increase in the graduation rate represents real progress: “Duval County has the most difficult graduation requirements in the state. That’s right. Six years ago, the School Board saw what was coming and raised graduation requirements in the key areas of science, math and foreign language. The state finally has caught up, but Duval County was a leader.” Since 2006, Jacksonville has increased its graduation rate by 24 percent.

Another major concern for the Jacksonville community has been the murder rate. Five years ago was the tragic summer when eight year-old Dreshawna Davis was murdered by a stray bullet. Jacksonville “If someone tells you that JCCI was spurred into action. As a result, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office asked JCCI to conduct the 2006 Reducing Murder: A Community Response study. The study produced a studies just sit on a shelf, just roadmap for getting Jacksonville out of its shameful place as murder capital of Florida. tell them to talk with the Sheriff.

Since 2007, the murder rate has dropped by 35.2 percent. Sheriff John Rutherford These studies work!” often says JCCI contributed to bending the murder rate trend line.

Sheriff John Rutherford An area for Jacksonville to be proud is its focus on early learning in the years before a child will step into a school. For the past three years, Jacksonville has increased the percent of children ready for kindergarten. This is no small feat. It means child care providers, educators, parents, children, teachers, coaches, and social services funders planned together. And their plans worked. On the other hand, measuring who is ready for kindergarten is changing. The new measure says that fewer children are ready (page 7). Here is the challenge ahead—now that the bar is set higher, Jacksonville must hit the mark.

Executive Summary

Jacksonville continues to grow into a vibrant city. The following pages show both the positives and the negatives associated with that growth. The positives should provide the reader with a sense of pride in what the community has accomplished. However, for many readers, the negatives hit them like a ton of bricks—“I didn’t know things were this bad!”

If you find yourself feeling this way, then the report has done its work well. The purpose of this report is to prompt you, the reader, into action. JCCI knows from experience that reading these graphs and data points spurs people into action, and we have evidence of positive changes because citizens acted together.

Often in the category of “I didn’t realize things were this bad!” is the river. The St. Johns River shapes Jacksonville—both geographically and in the mind of its residents and tourists. The river shapes our neighborhoods; our travel paths depend on which bridge we want to take. When the National Football League beams images of Jacksonville across the U.S., television viewers see pictures of the river. We know the river is precious—or else we would not have a St. Johns Riverkeeper in Jacksonville. It makes people angry that the tributaries of the River get unhealthier every year. You’ll see more about the current health of Jacksonville’s creeks and streams in this report (page 9).

While looking through these pages, you might find yourself feeling overwhelmed by the numbers. Remember that there are people behind these numbers. There were 165,276 individuals and families using Food Stamps in Jacksonville last year.

Do you know someone, or have you seen someone buying groceries with Food Stamps? That person was included in the 165,276. On average, 35,500 people ride the bus every week. And yet, during these hard financial times the average weekly miles offered by public transportation has dropped every year for the past four years. In a city that boasts the largest land area in the continental U.S., transportation has become a major barrier for employers, workers, families, schools, youth, and older residents. Why decrease public transportation services now?

This report does not answer the “why” questions. However, if you let it, it will lead you to a lot more data, better background information to understand the why, the what, and the who—and if it includes you! At Community Snapshot, JCCI’s online data portal, you can see Jacksonville’s data in context with other Florida counties, and even the nation. So take some time to explore Community Snapshot, which offers 154 trend lines, some with 20+ years of data. All of this is online at www.jcci.org. For example, do you wonder if people are sharing more of their time and treasure after the worst national financial collapse since 1929? Check out the volunteering and philanthropy indicators.

People Behind These Numbers Do you know someone without health insurance?

Do you volunteer?

Has someone you know been victim of a crime?

Did you vote this year?

Finally, think about which indicators you are most interested in right now. Once you find the indicators that are most important to you, call the organizations involved in that issue, or jot down your questions and visit www.jcci.org to submit a topic for further study. After all, you are a steward of Jacksonville’s future. Your focus and action are needed right now. So use this report to keep Jacksonville on the right path.

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Regional Demographics

The indicators presented in this report all occur and change within the context of the physical and demographic characteristics of the five counties of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns, even the indicators that are specific to Jacksonville/Duval County alone.

Geography The Jacksonville MSA covers 3,221 square miles in land area.

Besides the oceanfront, the major geographic feature of the area is the St. Johns River and its tributaries, which meander through the region. The waterways provide a rich ecological treasure, an important economic engine, and opportunities for recreation, transportation, and military uses.

Climate The MSA’s temperatures range each day in the summer from the 70s (Fahrenheit) to 90s. In the winter, temperature ranges vary from the 60s to 80s on some days to the 20s to 40s on a few days.

Average annual precipitation is about 53 inches.

African American

Native Hispanic American

Asian

Baker

13.5%

0.5%

1.9%

Clay

9.5%

2.8%

Duval

28.9%

Nassau

White

Other

0.3%

82.4%

1.4%

7.6%

0.4%

77.2%

2.5%

4.1%

6.5%

0.3%

56.6%

2.5%

6.2%

0.8%

3.2%

0.3%

87.9%

1.5%

St. Johns

5.5%

2.0%

5.2%

0.2%

85.3%

1.7%

Total

21.3%

3.4%

6.9%

0.3%

65.8%

2.3%

Education In 2010-11, public-school enrollment in the Jacksonville MSA was 206,619 students, with 5,004 students in Baker County, 35,812 in Clay County, 123,995 in Duval County, 11,100 in Nassau County, and 30,708 in St. Johns County. In the Jacksonville MSA, 84 percent of students attended public school, 13 percent attended private school, and three percent were home schooled.

Workforce In December 2010, 587,100 people were working in Northeast Florida.

Civilian employment in the Jacksonville MSA’s economy was distributed as follows: 2010 Professional/business services 15% Retail trade 12% Government 14% Education and health services 15% Finance, insurance, and real estate 8% Leisure and hospitality services 12% Manufacturing 5% Construction 5% Transportation, warehousing, and utilities 5% Wholesale trade 5% Information and telecommunications 3% Page 6

2000 1990 16% 9% 12% 14% 12% 15% 11% 10% 10% 10% 9% 9% 7% 8% 6% 6% 6% 6% 5% 5% 3% 3%

People The total population of the Jacksonville MSA was 1,345,596 in 2010. By county, population estimates were: Baker 27,115; Clay 190,865; Duval 864,263; Nassau 73,314; and St. Johns 190,039.

The racial and ethnic makeup of the region varies by county. The 2010 American Community Survey provided these estimates of the MSA’s population.

In 2010, the counties in Jacksonville’s MSA had both a high youth population and a growing elderly population, according to Florida CHARTS: Population under 18

Population 65 and older

Baker

25.9%

11.5%

Clay

25.6%

12.2%

Duval

24.5%

11.5%

Nassau

21.8%

16.6%

St. Johns

20.7%

16.2%

Region Total

24.0%

12.5%

Legend

In this report, the arrows display the trend direction over the previous year (up, down, or unchanged) Red Arrows mean that the trend was in a negative direction.

Green Arrows mean that the trend was in a positive direction.

Yellow Arrows mean that the trend was unchanged.

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Our Vision for Achieving Educational Excellence:

Education institutions in the region achieve excellence in the delivery of learning opportunities, and citizens achieve educational attainment sufficient to enjoy a high quality of life. Citizens young and old have access to a broad range of learning opportunities in pre-K to 12th grade, higher education, and life-long learning, based on their educational needs and desire to learn.

How Are We Doing?

Needs Improvement:

Good News:

School safety incidents have dropped 41 percent in the past three years to the lowest level in 14 years of tracking this indicator. The high school graduation rate increased for the fifth year in a row. For the fourth year in a row results from ECHOS, a measure of kindergarten readiness, have improved.

The number of higher education degrees increased for the tenth year in a row. A clear picture of educational outcomes is difficult because while graduation rates increase, the percent of 10th graders with adequate reading comprehension remains disturbingly low.

Additionally, kindergarten readiness assessment tools continue to change, yielding different school readiness outcomes.

Key Indicators

More details on these and other indicators can be found at www.jcci.org.

Duval Public High School Graduation Rate Previous: Latest:

66.6% 71.2%

Kindergarten Readiness (2 measures) Previous: Latest:

Source: Florida Department of Education

88 % ECHOS 88 % ECHOS

70 % FAIR 71 % FAIR

Source: Florida Department of Education

Supporting Indicators Previous

Latest

Difference % Change

Third Grade

69%

69%

0

0%

Tenth Grade

33%

34%

+1%

3%

Achieving Educational Excellence

Student Outcomes Improve Too Slowly

Reading at Grade Level

Per Pupil Expenditures

$8,682

$8,539

-$89

-1%

Total Annual School Safety Incidents

5,275

4,912

363

-7%

Higher Education Degrees Awarded

9,238

10,906

+1,668

18 %

We are proud to continue to champion the improvements and success of our educational system and remain dedicated to promoting lifetime learning throughout the First Coast. ~ John Hirabayashi, President & CEO JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Key Indicator Indicator

Public High School Graduation Rate

Description

The Florida calculation method is the percentage of students who have graduated within four years of entering ninth grade for the first time, as tracked by student ID numbers. In 2009, Florida began tracking (and reported the previous 5 years) high school graduation using the National Governors Association method, which seeks to standardize graduation rates nationally. This rate excludes GEDs. Students who graduate high school have the skills necessary to find employment and to go on to higher education. High school graduates will have higher levels of employment and economic success compared to those who do not finish high school1.

Importance

Students who drop out are more likely to become involved in crime2and have poor health3.

Students who drop out are more likely to use government assistance, which is costly to society.4 Source Link

100% 80%

Florida Department of Education http://data.fldoe.org/fsir/default.cfm

FL calculation

NGA calculation

60% 40% 20% 0%

Year

Duval County: NGA calculation

2006-07

59.8%

2007-08

61.3%

2008-09

64.5%

2009-10

66.6%

2010-11

71.2%

1 Cataldi, E.F., Laird, J., and KewalRamani, A. (2009). High School Dropout and Completion Rates in the United States: 2007 (NCES 2009064). National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC. Retrieved [6/21/10] from http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2009064.

U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2004). Issue Brief: Educational Attainment of High School Drop Outs Eight Years Later, NCES 2005-026. http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2005/2005026.pdf.

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3 Alliance for Excellent Education. (2006). Healthier and Wealthier: Decreasing Health Care Costs by Increasing Educational Attainment.

Washington, DC: Author.

Belfield, C. & Levin, H. 2007. “The Economic Losses from High School Dropouts in California”. California Dropout Research Project: Research Reports. No. 1. http://www.lmri.ucsb.edu/dropouts/pubs_reports.htm

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Key Indicator Indicator Description

Importance

Source Link

Kindergarten Readiness The indicator measures the percentage of children screened for kindergarten using the Early Childhood Observation System™ (ECHOS). Children that are considered “Ready for Kindergarten” on ECHOS have scored at the “Demonstrating” or “Emerging/Progressing” levels.

Children who start school with basic reading and math knowledge are more likely to succeed later in school.5 They are also more likely to continue their education and secure employment later in life.6 Florida Department of Education http://www.fldoe.org/earlyLearning/account.asp 100% ECHOS FAIR 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

ECHOS :Percent Demonstrating / Emerging-Progressing Year

Baker

Clay

2006-07

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

NE Florida

Florida

85.0%

2007-08

93.4%

91.8%

84.3%

87.6%

90.9%

86.7%

88.0%

2008-09

92.6%

91.4%

85.5%

90.3%

90.4%

87.5%

87.9%

2009-10

95.2%

90.0%

87.7%

89.9%

92.1%

88.9%

88.5%

2010-11

95.20%

91.9%

88.2%

91.9%

94.0%

89.9%

90.0%

FAIR: Ready 2009-10

72%

74%

70%

74%

81%

65%

2010-11

75%

82%

71%

77%

83%

68%

Duncan, G.J., Dowsett, C. J., and Claessens, A. 2007. “School readiness and later achievement.” Developmental Psychology. Vol 43(6). pp. 1428-1446. http://www.apa.org/journals/releases/dev4361428.pdf

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Rouse, C., Brooks-Gunn, J., and McLanahan, S. (2005). “School Readiness: Closing Racial and Ethnic Gaps: Introducing the Issue.”

Future of Children 15(1). http://www.princeton.edu/futureofchildren/publications/docs/15_01_FullJo...

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

3rd Graders Reading at Grade Level

Description

The indicator measures the percentage of 3rd graders who achieve at the top three (out of five) levels on the FCAT in reading.

Third grade reading comprehension is important, because it is the last year students are taught to read, and starting in fourth grade they will need to read to be able to learn.

Reading in third grade is important because students that are not reading at the end of third grade will struggle in future classes.7,8

Importance

Source Link

Florida Department of Education http://fcat.fldoe.org/

100% Duval

Jacksonville MSA

80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2006-07

78%

81%

66%

81%

82%

72%

2007-08

83%

83%

70%

85%

86%

78%

2008-09

83%

82%

68%

81%

86%

76%

2009-10

82%

82%

69%

84%

85%

77%

2010-11

87%

82%

69%

86%

87%

77%

Torgesen, J.K. (2002). “The Prevention of Reading Difficulties.” Journal of School Psychology, Vol. 40, No. 1, pp. 7-26.

Florida Department of Education. (2007) Read to Learn: Critical Information for Parents of Third Graders. fcat.fldoe.org/mediapacket/2007/pdf/pressPacketGR3_page16.pdf

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Supporting Indicator Indicator Description Importance

Source Link

10th Graders Reading at Grade Level The indicator measures the percentage of 10th graders who achieve at the top three (out of five) levels on the FCAT in reading.

It is important for students to read at grade level. The tenth grade FCAT is important to students because they need to pass it to get a high school diploma.9 Students who pass the tenth grade FCAT have a proficient reading level that will help them in future education and employment opportunities.10 Florida Department of Education http://fcat.fldoe.org/

100% Duval

Jacksonville MSA

75%

50%

25%

0%

Year 2006-07

Baker 31%

Clay 36%

Duval 31%

Nassau 34%

St. Johns 49%

Northeast Florida 35%

2007-08

31%

41%

33%

45%

54%

38%

2008-09

27%

40%

34%

40%

53%

38%

2009-10

33%

40%

33%

43%

55%

39%

2010-11

41%

44%

34%

41%

56%

40%

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Florida Department of Education. “ Frequently Asked Questions About the FCAT.” fcat.fldoe.org/pdf/fcatfaq1.pdf

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Supporting Indicator Indicator Description Importance

Source Link

Per Pupil Expenditures The indicator measures the amount of money spent on individual students in Duval County, adjusted for inflation.

While higher per pupil expenditures do not necessarily guarantee student success, sufficient funding is a prerequisite for learning.

Florida Department of Education http://fldoe.org/

$10,000 $8,000 Baker $6,000

Clay Duval

$4,000

Nassau $2,000

St. Johns JAX MSA

$-

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

JAX MSA

2005-06

$8,091

$7,311

$8,333

$7,653

$8,317

$7,941

2006-07

$8,470

$7,817

$8,661

$8,172

$8,601

$8,344

2007-08

$8,399

$7,943

$8,501

$8,145

$8,758

$8,349

2008-09

$7,827

$8,254

$8,628

$7,849

$8,174

$8,146

2009-10

$7,864

$7,761

$8,539

$7,732

$7,975

$7,974

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

School Safety Incidents per 1,000 Students

Description

School Environment Safety Incident Reports (SESIR) are reported annually to the state and use a common definition of violations, including violent acts against persons; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; property crimes; harassment; non-violent incidents (including sexual offenses, trespassing, and other major incidents), fighting, disruption on campus, and weapons possession.

Importance

Students learn better in an environment free from distractions caused by crime and violence.11 Communities with higher rates of violence will have schools with higher rates of violence. Communities that provide support to end violence are the most effective at facing school violence.12

Source

Florida Department of Education

Link

http://www. fldoe.org/safeschools/sesir.asp

100 80 60 40 20 0

Year

SESIR Total Violations

SESIR Violations per 1,000 Students

2006-07

8,080

65.3

2007-08

8,382

67.3

2008-09

6,401

52.0

2009-10

5,275

43.0

2010-11

4,912

39.9

Florida Department of Education, Office of Safe Schools. “Statewide Report on School Safety and Discipline Data Introduction 20062007” March 2008.

12 National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center. “School Violence Fact Sheet”, www.safeyouth.org 11

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Supporting Indicator Indicator Description

Importance

Source Link

Higher Education Academic Degrees Awarded The indicator measures the total number of degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded annually by Edward Waters College, Florida State College at Jacksonville (was Florida Community College at Jacksonville/FCCJ), Jacksonville University, University of North Florida, and the Florida Coastal School of Law. People with college degrees make significantly more than high school graduates. People with higher levels of education are less likely to be unemployed and in poverty. Since college graduates make more money they contribute more to taxes and also are less likely to use government assistance. College graduates also tend to have better health and have lower rates of incarceration. College graduates are also more involved in the community and are more likely to volunteer and vote.13 Edward Waters College, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville University, University of North Florida, and the Florida Coastal School of Law http://www.flbog.org/ 10,000

Graduate Bachelor

8,000

Associate 6,000 4,000 2,000 0

Year 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

Associate 3,031 3,239 3,211 4,070 5,557

Bachelor 3,548 3,674 3,847 4,106 4,113

Graduate 1,088 934 1,001 1,062 1,236

Total 7,667 7,847 8,059 9,238 10,906

Baum, S., and Payea, K. (2005). Education Pays: The Benefits of Higher Education For Individuals and Society. College Board. www.collegeboard.com .

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Additional Indicator Indicator Description Importance

Source Link

Students Absent 21 or More Days from School The indicator measures the percentage of students who were absent for 21 or more days of school during the school year.

Students who are frequently absent have fewer opportunities to learn the material and are more likely to fall behind academically14. Students who are frequently absent may be more likely to dropout of school, use drugs, and become involved in criminal activities.15 Florida Department of Education http://www.fldoe.org/eias/eiaspubs/fsir.asp

20% 15% 10% 5% 0%

Year

Absences :Students Absent 21+ days

2005-06

12.1%

2006-07

10.2%

2007-08

9.7%

2008-09

10.1%

2009-10

6.9%

Epstein, J. L., & Sheldon, S.B. (2002). Present and accounted for: Improving student attendance through family and community involvement. Journal of Educational Research, 95(5),308-318.

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Baker, M. L., Sigmon, J.N., & Nugent, M.E. (2001). Truancy reduction: Keeping students in school. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

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Additional Indicators Indicator Description Importance

Source Link

Public School Promotions from 1st to 2nd Grade The indicator measures the percentage of 1st graders who are successfully promoted to 2nd grade.

First-grade promotions often reflect successful pre-school preparation, and can serve as a proxy measure for effective early child education/school readiness efforts. However, no uniform standard is currently used to determine student promotion. The teacher's judgment is the primary determining factor for student promotion.

Florida Department of Education http://www.fldoe.org/eias/eiaspubs/default.asp 100%

95%

90%

85%

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2005-06

89.5%

95.4%

91.1%

91.3%

95.6%

92.3%

2006-07

90.4%

95.3%

91.6%

90.6%

96.8%

92.7%

2007-08

91.0%

96.2%

92.4%

92.8%

95.9%

93.4%

2008-09

88.6%

94.9%

92.8%

93.2%

96.6%

93.2%

2009-10

87.8%

95.7%

93.6%

94.4%

96.4%

94.4%

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Additional Indicators Indicator Description Importance

Source Link

10th Graders at Grade Level in Math The indicator measures the percentage of 10th graders who achieve at the top three (out of five) levels on the FCAT in math.

Students need proficiency in math to be successful in school. Passing this test is a requirement for high school graduation; in addition, good analytical and reasoning skills are important for success in higher education, in the workforce, and in life.

Florida Department of Education http://fcat.fldoe.org/ 100% Duval

Jacksonville MSA

75%

50%

25%

0%

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Jacksonville MSA

2006-07

65%

70%

64%

71%

80%

68%

2007-08

64%

74%

63%

75%

80%

68%

2008-09

68%

75%

64%

76%

81%

70%

2009-10

72%

77%

66%

80%

85%

72%

2010-11

77%

76%

66%

79%

84%

72%

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Public School Dropout Rate

Description

Importance Source Link

The percentage calculated by dividing the number of students in grades 9-12 for whom a dropout withdrawal reason was reported by the year's total enrollment for grades 9-12.

District and state rates include students in alternative schools and exceptional education schools.

Youth who do not complete high school have a difficult time finding employment or advancing beyond lower-paying jobs.

Florida Department of Education http://data.fldoe.org/fsir/default.cfm 15%

10%

5%

0%

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

2005-06

3.7%

1.9%

6.6%

3.4%

2.0%

2006-07

2.8%

2.3%

5.2%

4.2%

1.8%

2007-08

1.8%

2.0%

3.3%

3.5%

1.3%

2008-09

2.0%

1.2%

4.8%

2.1%

1.1%

2009-10

3.8%

1.3%

2.2%

1.3%

0.9%

2010-11

2.5%

1.0%

2.3%

0.4%

0.8%

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Additional Indicators Indicator

High School Graduates Prepared for Florida Colleges

Description Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the percentage of high school graduates attending Florida public colleges and universities who pass reading/math college placement tests.

Effective preparation for higher education is an important predictor of student success.

Florida Department of Education http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/perfCPT/default.asp

Math

100%

Reading

75% 50% 25% 0%

Reading Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2005‐06

87.0%

77.2%

75.3%

77.9%

82.3%

77.1%

2006‐07

87.0%

79.5%

75.5%

80.6%

84.1%

78.2%

2007‐08

75.2%

81.5%

76.6%

79.1%

85.9%

79.3%

2008‐09

78.8%

81.7%

76.4%

80.4%

85.7%

79.5%

2009‐10

85.3%

82.5%

75.6%

77.8%

86.5%

79.3%

Math Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2005‐06

68.4%

66.8%

71.2%

70.2%

76.7%

71.1%

2006‐07

74.8%

71.7%

68.6%

66.0%

80.7%

71.0%

2007‐08

69.5%

72.1%

68.4%

62.5%

81.4%

71.1%

2008‐09

77.9%

72.6%

69.7%

68.5%

82.4%

72.6%

2009‐10

68.3%

75.0%

67.6%

66.9%

83.1%

71.8%

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Additional Indicators Indicator Description

Importance

Source Link

Survey: Satisfaction with the Quality of Public Education The percentage of people who respond "excellent" or "good" to the survey question: Education is also important for the quality of life. In your opinion, is the quality of education provided by the Duval County Public Schools excellent, good, fair, or poor?

Citizen satisfaction is an important criterion for success in the delivery of all public services, including public education. Perception of the quality of public education may influence public support for education.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/ 100%

Excellent Good

80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Year

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

2007

4%

30%

31%

22%

2008

7%

24%

31%

25%

2009

5%

27%

30%

23%

2010

5%

30%

29%

21%

2011

4%

22%

34%

27%

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Additional Indicators Indicator Description

Importance Source Link

Exceptional Education Students Completing High School The indicator measures the percentage of exceptional education students (not including gifted) 14 and older who complete high school and receive a standard diploma through meeting all graduation requirements.

One dimension of how well the education system meets community needs is how the system assists exceptional education students in completing high school.

Florida Department of Education http://www.fldoe.org/ese/

60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

2005‐06

24%

55%

16%

32%

55%

2006‐07

29%

50%

21%

29%

42%

2007‐08

56%

53%

22%

42%

54%

2008‐09

36%

60%

25%

71%

60%

2009‐10

36%

63%

35%

58%

64%

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Growing a Vibrant Economy

Impacts of Recession Continue; Financial Stability Emerges in Some Areas Our Vision for Growing a Vibrant Economy:

The regional economy supports a vibrant and diversified mix of economic activities, which combine to provide ample opportunities for productive employment, a strong consumer market, the capacity to fund needed public services, and a high standard of living that is shared widely among all citizens.

How Are We Doing?

Needs Improvement:

Good News:

The three-year trend of losing jobs has ended, as nearly 4,000 more persons were employed in 2010 compared to 2009. The percent of cost-burdened households, a measurement of financial strain on families, remains steady despite a 12 percent unemployment rate.

The surge in unemployment over the past four years coupled with the three-year decline in per capita income indicate that individuals and families continue to struggle to find work and maintain financial stability.

The rate of unemployment climbed to three times the rate in 2005 and twice the rate of 1991, the year of the last major recession.

Key Indicators

More details on these and other indicators can be found at www.jcci.org.

Total Employment & Unemployment Rates

Duval County Per Capita Income Previous: Latest:

2009 Employed 436,817 Unemployment 10.7% 2010 Employed 440,425 Unemployment 12.0%

$40,615 $39,602

$45,000 $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 Inflation-Adjusted

$10,000 $5,000

Actual $$

$-

Source: Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

Supporting Indicators Previous

Latest

27.3%

26.9%

-0.4%

- 1.5%

Households Paying More than 30 Percent of Income for Housing

42%

42%

0%

0%

JAXPORT Tonnage (millions)

8.0

8.1

+ 0.1

1.3 %

$111.9

$114.5

+ $2.6

2.3 %

Adults with Bachelors Degrees or Higher (MSA)

Retail Sales (by Sales Tax Collections) (millions)

Lazzara Family Foundation

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Difference % Change

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Key Indicator Indicator

Total Employment

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total people employed in December and difference from the total for the previous December.

Employment growth is an essential component of a thriving economy. Rapid increases in employment growth may, without concurrent increases in community infrastructure, lead to increased traffic congestion and a decline in the quality of life.

Florida Statistical Abstract and Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation http://www.labormarketinfo.com/library/qcew.htm

500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 0

Year

Change in number employed in Duval County (employment growth/loss)

Total employed in December in Duval County

2006

8,538

471,105

2007

-2,804

468,301

2008

-11,853

456,448

2009

-19,631

436,817

2010

3,608

440,425

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Key Indicator Indicator

Unemployment Rate

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total number of unemployed residents, divided by the total number of people in the workforce.

To be self-sufficient and to build a strong family, individuals need employment. The unemployment rate is a measure of the ability of the local economy to provide job opportunities to all who are able to work and wish to do so.

Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation http://www.labormarketinfo.com/library/qcew.htm

13%

Duval Jacksonville MSA

10% 8% 5% 3% 0%

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2006

2.9%

3.0%

3.5%

2.9%

2.7%

3.3%

2007

3.6%

3.5%

4.1%

3.4%

3.3%

3.9%

2008

5.7%

5.3%

6.1%

5.4%

5.1%

5.8%

2009

10.3%

9.4%

10.7%

9.8%

8.7%

10.2%

2010

11.2%

10.8%

12.0%

11.2%

9.9%

11.5%

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Key Indicator Indicator

Per Capita Income, Inflation-Adjusted

Description Importance Source Link

This indicator measures the total personal income of county residents divided by the total population, adjusted for inflation.

Per capita income measures both the overall economic health of the community and the financial resources of each household.

Bureau of Economic Analysis http://www.bea.gov/bea/regional/reis/

$45,000 $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 Inflation-Adjusted

$10,000

Actual $$

$5,000 $-

Year

Actual $$

Inflation-Adjusted to 2010 $$

2005

$ 35,926

$ 39,922

2006

$ 38,804

$ 41,968

2007

$ 39,613

$ 41,699

2008

$ 39,861

$ 40,615

2009

$ 38,937

$ 39,602

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Percent of Adults 25 and Over with Bachelor’s Degrees or Higher

Description

Importance

Source Link

This indicator measures the percentage of adults over age 25 in Northeast Florida who have obtained at least a bachelor's degree from higher education. The American Community Survey is limited in the data available for counties with less than 65,000 population.

The percent of the population with college degrees enhances the capacity of the workforce to adapt to a knowledge-driven economy and attract higher-wage employment opportunities. High educational attainment represents a region's investment in human capital and preparation for long-term growth.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey http://factfinder.census.gov/ 40%

Graduate Bachelor

30%

20%

10%

0%

Associate

Bachelor

Graduate

Percent bachelors or higher

Year

HS grad

Some college

2006

32.6%

21.8%

8.6%

16.7%

8.5%

25.2%

2007

31.7%

21.4%

8.9%

17.2%

8.6%

25.8%

2008

29.8%

24.8%

8.5%

16.2%

8.4%

24.6%

2009

28.0%

24.4%

8.4%

18.3%

9.0%

27.3%

2010

28.6%

24.3%

9.3%

18.6%

8.4%

26.9%

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Households Paying 30 Percent or More of their Income for Housing

Description Importance

Source Link

This indicator measures total cost of housing (rent or mortgage, plus utilities) as a percentage of the total household income.

Families need affordable housing, and housing costs are generally the largest budget item for households. Affordable housing is often a prerequisite for enjoying the quality of life in a community.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey http://factfinder.census.gov/

60%

Homeowners

Renters

Total

50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Year 2005

Homeowners 29%

Renters 47%

Total 35%

2006

26%

44%

33%

2007

31%

47%

37%

2008

33%

51%

39%

2009

34%

56%

42%

2010

35%

55%

42%

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2010

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Number of residents living downtown

Description Importance

This indicator measures total number of residents living downtown.

Residents play an essential role in cultivating a vibrant, sustainable downtown.

Downtowns are a reliable indicator of the economic health of a community.

Source

Downtown Residential Communities, Downtown Vision, Inc.

3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

Year

Downtown Residents

2006

2,104

2007

2,357

2008

2,662

2009

2,704

2010

3,097

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Gross tonnage handled by JAXPORT's marine terminals

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total tons of products and materials shipped in or shipped out of the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT’s) marine terminals.

Located at the most western point of the U.S. Atlantic coast, Jacksonville is a major transfer point for water-land transport. Growth in port activity is a way of measuring the increasing importance to the local economy of serving as a logistical hub for transporting goods by sea, rail or truck.

Jacksonville Port Authority http://www.jaxport.com/sea/g_stats.cfm

Tons (millions)

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0.0

Year

Tonnage (millions)

2007

8.309

2008

8.396

2009

7.282

2010

8.043

2011

8.128

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Bed and Sales Tax Collections

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total revenues from the Bed Tax received each year, added to the total local option sales tax collections, and the sum adjusted for inflation.

Because tourists who stay overnight must pay the Bed Tax, growth in bed-tax revenues demonstrates increasing tourist activity. For a community, increased tourism can serve as an important part of a vibrant economic environment.

County Department of Administration and Finance, Florida Department of Revenue http://www.coj.net/departments/administration+and+finance/accounting, http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/taxes/colls_from_7_2003.html

$200,000,000

Sales Tax Bed Tax

$150,000,000

$100,000,000

$50,000,000

$2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Year

Adjusted Local Option Sales Tax

Adjusted Bed Tax

Sales + Bed Tax

2006

$

147,043,497

$

15,919,177

$ 162,962,674

2007

$

144,100,258

$

17,014,857

$ 161,115,115

2008

$

133,040,090

$

17,238,357

$ 150,278,447

2009

$

118,775,849

$

13,548,402

$ 132,324,251

2010

$

111,940,474

$

13,343,408

$ 125,283,883

2011

$

114,529,021

$ 13,901,495

$ 128,430,516

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Additional Indicator Indicator

Total Taxable Value of Real Property (in billions)

Description

The indicator measures the total adjusted assessed value of taxable real property for each year, as determined by the Property Appraiser, after subtraction of exemptions.

Strong real estate values generally indicate a strong economy and provide stability for homeowners. They also show local government's ability to raise money to pay for government services. In the absence of a state income tax, the Ad Valorem tax on real property is the most important revenue source available to local government, including school systems.

Property Appraiser http://www.coj.net/Departments/Property+Appraiser/default.htm

Importance

Source Link

$75 $60 $45 $30 InflationAdjusted Actual

$15 $0

Year

Taxable value (in $Billions)

Adjusted value (in $Billions)

2006

$ 52.46

$ 50.62

2007

$ 61.18

$ 58.19

2008

$ 61.07

$ 58.77

2009

$ 58.38

$ 58.16

2010

$ 54.28

$ 54.28

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Food Stamp/TANF Recipients

Description

The indicator measures the total number of recipients of Food Stamps/TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) cash assistance in Northeast Florida.

For some families in crisis, assistance is necessary to help establish the stability required to improve the family's situation.

Florida Department of Children and Families http://www.state.fl.us/cf_web/

Importance Source Link

180,000

TANF (Cash Assistance)

Food Stamps

160,000 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0

Food Stamps: Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Jacksonville MSA

2007

2,289

7,455

70,530

3,393

4,867

88,534

2008

2,894

8,990

79,283

3,963

6,269

101,399

2009

3,889

12,892

102,460

5,662

8,612

133,515

2010

4,704

18,624

140,422

7,876

12,618

184,244

2011

5,096

21,830

165,276

9,237

14,554

215,993

TANF Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Jacksonville MSA

2007

231

571

4,791

290

429

6,312

2008

197

560

4,918

242

452

6,369

2009

258

601

5212

265

490

6,826

2010

231

686

6,118

284

482

7,801

2011

264

625

6,439

246

425

7,999

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Typical Monthly Household Costs for JEA Utilities

Description

Importance

Source Link

This indicator measures the residential cost of 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity, including the residential basic rate and fuel adjustment charge; and of residential water and sewer services, based on 900 cubic feet of water consumption, adjusted for inflation.

Utility costs are an essential part of a household budget and impact disposable income.

The costs of basic utilities are an important factor in keeping housing affordable in a community.

JEA http://www.jea.com/community/index.asp

$220

Inflation-adjusted

$200

Actual $

$180 $160 $140 $120 $100 $80

Year

Adjusted utility costs

Actual utility costs

2006

$ 149.41

$ 138.15

2007

$ 155.53

$ 147.75

2008

$ 174.85

$ 171.61

2009

$ 175.09

$ 172.15

2010

$ 186.27

$ 186.27

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Additional Indicators Indicator

New Housing Starts

Description Importance

Link

16,000 Multi-family

14,000 Housing units

Source

The indicator measures the total single-family and multi-family residential housing units per county for which building permits were issued.

New housing starts may be an important indicator of a growing and vibrant economy, as housing grows to meet increasing population demands and provides job opportunities for an important sector of the economy. However, new housing starts may also indicate unmanaged growth or speculative activity.

University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research, Building Permit Activity Annual Report http://censtats.census.gov/bldg/bldgprmt.shtml

Single-family

12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 -

Year

Singlefamily

Multifamily

Total

2006

6,450

3,633

10,083

2007

3,299

2,579

5,878

2008

2,402

1,363

3,765

2009

1,483

1,210

2,693

2010

1,428

72

1,500

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Average Annual Wage

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the adjusted annual average wage for all people employed in the county.

The average annual wage indicates the quality of job creation and the opportunities available in the local workforce. A household's quality of life can be severely impacted if full-time wages are insufficient to meet basic needs.

Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation http://www.labormarketinfo.com/library/qcew.htm

$50,000

$40,000

$30,000

$20,000

InflationAdjusted

$10,000

Actual $$

$-

Year

Annual Wage

Adjusted Annual Wage

2006

$ 42,251

$ 47,871

2007

$ 43,656

$ 46,865

2008

$ 43,722

$ 44,441

2009

$ 44,033

$ 44,932

2010

45,096

$ 45,096

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Unemployment Benefit Claims

Description Importance

The indicator measures the total number of unemployment claims filed during each year.

Unemployment often creates economic hardship and the inability to meet basic needs, which may quickly result in family stress and crisis.

Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation http://www.labormarketinfo.com/library/qcew.htm

Source Link

125,000 Duval 100,000

Northeast Florida

75,000

50,000

25,000

0

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2006

424

4,218

32,814

1,519

2,785

41,760

2007

650

4,958

36,995

1,756

3,680

48,039

2008

1,113

8,057

53,058

2,998

6,646

71,872

2009

1,826

11,969

77,619

5,024

9,684

106,122

2010

1,530

10,755

68,043

4,242

8,339

92,909

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Our Vision for Preserving the Natural Environment:

The resources of the region’s natural environment positively enhance the quality of life of citizens, and air, water, and ground pollution is kept below levels harmful to ecosystems, human health, or the quality of life. The built environment is developed in ways that preserve natural ecosystems and is maintained in ways that enhance natural beauty and visual aesthetics.

How Are We Doing?

Needs Improvement:

Good News:

Air quality decreased, although its five-year trend is moving in a positive direction. We continue to see incremental increases in land set aside for future generations to enjoy as parks or for conservation.

The St. Johns River tributaries are becoming less safe for humans as well as plants and wildlife. More than one-third of tributaries are polluted with fecal-coliform bacteria, which is particularly disturbing. Nearly half of tributaries fail to meet standards for dissolved oxygen, tipping the balance of plant and wildlife growth in creeks and streams.

Key Indicators

More details on these and other indicators can be found at www.jcci.org.

Days Duval County Air Quality is “Good” Previous: Latest:

Average Duval County Daily Water Use

335 318

Previous: Latest:

Source: City of Jacksonville, Air and Water Quality Division

181 Gallons 195 Gallons

Source: JEA

Supporting Indicators Previous

Latest

Difference % Change

Dissolved Oxygen (fertilizer runoff and algae growth)

69%

54%

- 15%

- 21.7%

Fecal-Coliform Bacteria (human & animal waste)

73%

65%

- 8%

- 11.0 %

Tributary Compliance with Water Quality Standards

Residential Recycling (pounds per person)

56

57

+1

1.8%

Acres of Conservation/Preservation Land

84,779

84,781

+2

0%

Preserving the Natural Environment

St. Johns River Tributaries in Jeopardy

Conserving natural resources and supporting a transition to a sustainable environment are imperative in maintaining our natural treasures for our future generations. ~ Kelly Madden, North Florida Wholesale Regional President JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Key Indicator Indicator

Days the Air Quality Index is in the "Good" Range

Description Importance Source Link

Total days that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Duval County is less than or equal to 50 (a measure of the concentration of pollutants in the air developed by the EPA.) Clean air is important for a number of health reasons. Failure to meet national air quality standards can result in Federal action to bring communities into compliance.

City of Jacksonville, Air and Water Quality Division http://www.coj.net

350

300

250

200

150

Year

Good Range

Moderate Range

Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups Range

2006

305

59

1

2007

309

50

6

2008

312

53

0

2009

335

29

1

2010

318

46

1

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Key Indicator Indicator

Average Daily Water Use

Description

Importance Source Link

This indicator measures the total annual cubic feet (converted to gallons) of potable water billed to JEA residential accounts as consumed, divided by the total annual residential accounts billed, divided by 365 to discover average daily water use.

Individual households can have a significant impact on water conservation efforts.

Residential water use accounts for nearly half of all potable water consumption.

JEA http://www.jea.com/community/index.asp

300 250 200 150 100 50 0

Year

Average Residential Water Consumption (Gallons per Day)

2006

202

2007

202

2008

187

2009

181

2010

195

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Percent of Tributary Streams Meeting Dissolved Oxygen Standards

Description

This indicator measures the annual percentage frequency of compliance of water samples from the St. Johns River and tributary streams in Duval County with Class III water standards for dissolved oxygen.

Dissolved oxygen is essential for maintaining a healthy aquatic ecosystem and supporting propagation and maintenance of a healthy, well-balanced population of fish and wildlife.

City of Jacksonville, Air and Water Quality Division http://www.coj.net/Departments/Environmental+and+Compliance/Environmental+Qualit Surface+Water+Quality/Tributary+Program.htm

Importance Source Link

100%

80%

60%

40% River 20%

Tributary

0%

Year

River

Streams

2006

100%

58%

2007

100%

64%

2008

100%

69%

2009

100%

69%

2010

100%

54%

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Percent of Tributary Streams Meeting Bacteria Standards

Description

The annual percentage frequency of compliance of water samples from the St. Johns River and tributary streams in Duval County with Class III water standards for fecal-coliform bacteria of less than 800 bacteria per 100 ml.

Bacteria levels are an indicator of the possible presence of human wastewater and the pathogens found in untreated sewage, which can lead to a variety of human illnesses as well as environmental problems.

City of Jacksonville, Air and Water Quality Division http://www.coj.net/Departments/Environmental+and+Compliance/Environmental+Quali ty/Surface+Water+Quality/Tributary+Program.htm

Importance

Source Link

100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Year

Tributary Compliance

2006

65%

2007

61%

2008

73%

2009

73%

2010

65%

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Pounds of Solid Waste Recycled

Description

This indicator measures the total annual pounds of solid waste collected for recycling from residences per person in the total population.

Reducing solid waste disposal in landfills decreases the need for new landfills and demonstrates improved stewardship of environmental resources.

City of Jacksonville, Department of Solid Waste and Resource Management http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/recycling/

Importance Source Link

80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Year

Population

Residential recycling (tons)

Average Recycling (pounds per person)

2006

839,090

27,974

67

2007

847,384

28,287

67

2008

853,077

27,979

66

2009

858,291

23,857

56

2010

864,263

24,519

57

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Acres of Conservation/Preservation Land

Description

Importance

Source Link

This indicator measures the total acreage (Federal, State, and local government as well as privately managed) that is set aside for conservation, preservation, and/or parkland purposes. This is a preliminary figure as the indicator seeks to pull together all of the acreage managed by diverse partnerships such as the National Park Service, Preservation Project Jacksonville, Trust for Public Lands, North Florida Land Trust, JEA conservation areas, St. Johns River Water Management District land, and more.

Continued efforts to catalogue and map preservation and conservation lands will likely provide opportunities for greater accuracy in future editions of this report.

Conserving natural areas for future generations preserves habitats and biodiversity and maintains the quality of life and unique natural resources expected for those who live in Florida.

Preservation Project Jacksonville, North Florida Land Trust http://www.coj.net/Departments/Recreation+and+Community+Services/Waterfront+ Management+and+Programming/Preservation+Project/Preservation+-+Map.htm 100,000

80,000

60,000

40,000

20,000

0

Year

Total acreage of park and conservation land

2006

84,360.85

2007

84,037.43

2008

84,306.37

2009

84,778.67

2010

84,780.67

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Gallons of Motor Fuel Sold Per Person

Description Importance Source Link

This indicator measures the total gallons of motor fuels certified sold in each county by the Florida Department of Revenue, divided by the total population of the county.

Increasing use of motor fuels harms air quality and depletes nonrenewable resources of fossil fuels, as well as possibly indicating increased urban sprawl.

Florida Department of Revenue http://www.myflorida.com/dor/taxes/fuel_tax.html 700

650

Duval Northeast Florida

600

550

500

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2006

730.4

502.9

665.5

558.8

711.3

645.0

2007

787.6

464.7

657.1

530.0

686.8

630.3

2008

720.6

442.1

637.0

531.8

655.5

608.7

2009

750.8

452.2

604.9

587.6

613.4

587.2

2010

756.6

459.8

591.3

521.8

622.6

577.4

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Additional Indicators Indicator

New Septic-Tank Permits Issued

Description Importance

Source Link

This indicator measures the annual total of permits issued for new septic tanks.

Septic-tank failures can cause serious health and environmental problems, and the issuance of new septic-tank permits may indicate unmanaged housing growth that is extending beyond the network of sewer utilities.

Duval County Public Health Department, Environmental Engineering Division http://www.dchd.net/environmentalhealth.htm#Onsite%20Sewage%20Program

3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0

Year

Permits

2006

982

2007

754

2008

425

2009

240

2010

183

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Promoting Social Wellbeing

Homelessness Increases; Residents Continue to Give Time and Money Our Vision for Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony:

Social-service institutions in the region provide services with excellence to those in need, citizens and institutions support philanthropy and volunteerism to meet community needs, and citizens share social interactions characterized by equality of opportunity and racial harmony.

How Are We Doing?

Needs Improvement:

Good News:

Despite financial instability, residents continue to share their time and money through volunteering and charitable giving. Race relations appear to be improving as perceptions of the problem have decreased. The rate of births to teens continues to drop, and is at its lowest rate since the indicator’s tracking began.

The dramatic increase in homelessness suggests Jacksonville is not able to help its struggling individuals and families. The social services sector, which is anchored by nonprofit organizations, prevents homelessness through a wide range of supports.

Financial support for nonprofits appears to be increasing at a slower rate as compared to rates of homelessness.

Key Indicators

More details on these and other indicators can be found at www.jcci.org.

Survey: Is Racism a Problem in Duval County?

Previous: Yes 53 % Latest: Yes 49%

Births to:

Single Mothers Mothers with no HS Diploma Teen Mothers

Source: American Public Dialogue

Previous 48.1 % 17.0 % 3.0 %

Latest 47.6% 16.7 % 2.7 %

Source: Florida Department of Health

Supporting Indicators Percent of People Who Volunteer

Previous

Latest

Difference % Change

65%

68%

+ 3%

4.6 %

Foster Children per 1,000 children

3.7

4.1

+ 0.4 %

10.8 %

Homeless Survey Count per 100,000 people

452

524

+ 72

15.9 %

$ 26.0

$ 26.3

+ $0.3

1.1 %

Philanthropic Giving to Federated Campaigns (millions)

Bridging cultural differences and strengthening personal relationships is central to our commitment to the social wellbeing of Jacksonville’s citizens. ~ Sherry Magill, President Page 10

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Survey: Is Racism a Problem?

Description

Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the percentage of Duval County respondents, by race, who answered "yes" to the question: In your opinion during the last year, do you feel that racism is a problem in Jacksonville?

When asked about race relations white Americans are likely to respond that black Americans are doing just as well as they are, which contradicts the facts that minorities still have lower average income, less education and less access to health care. Black Americans tend to have a negative view of their circumstances. 1 The difference in opinion continues as a cycle that continues racial issues, 2 because the differing opinions make it harder to understand and identify problems. The opinions also influence the view of how to handle public policies designed to help problems.3 Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/

Black

White

100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Year

White respondents

Black respondents

Total respondents

2007

62%

74%

64%

2008

57%

77%

60%

2009

49%

74%

55%

2010

48%

80%

53%

2011

41%

69%

49%

Morin, R. :Misperceptions Cloud Whites’ View of Blacks.” Washington Post, July 11, 2001, p. A1.

McConahay, J.B., Hardee, B.B., and Batts, V. (1981). Has Racism Declined in America? It Depends on Who Is Asking and What is Asked.

The Journal of Conflict Resolution. Vol. 25:4. Pp. 563-579.

3 Warner, B. “Project Learnings” 1 2

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Key Indicators Indicator

Births to Single Mothers

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total annual live births to unmarried females as a percentage of total births.

Single mothers usually have lower levels of economic status, and limited social support.4 The number of births outside of marriage has been increasing, and so has the number of births that occur within cohabitating couples. Children born to cohabitating couples are better off economically than children born outside of a union, however, children born to cohabitating couples are at a greater risk than children born to married couples.5 Children born to single mothers are at a greater risk for poor behavioral and cognitive outcomes than children in a two-parent household.6 Office of Vital Statistics, Florida Department of Health http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx

60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Year

Percent Births to Single Mothers

2006

45.0%

2007

46.5%

2008

48.2%

2009

48.1%

2010

47.6%

“Births to Unwed Mothers” (2008). CHARTS Indicator Reference. Florida Department of Health.

Mincieli, L., Manlove, J., McGarrett, M., Moore, K., and Ryan, Suzanne. (2007). “The Relationship Context of Births Outside of Marriage: The Rise of Cohabitation.” Child Trends. www.childtrends.org 6 Carlson, M.J., and Corcoran, M.E. (2001). “Family Structure and Children’s Behavioral and Cognitive Outcomes.” Journal of Marriage and Family. Vol. 63;3 pp. 779-792.

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Key Indicators Indicator

Births to mothers without a high school education

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the percentage of all births in which the mother has less than 12 years of education.

Children of parents with limited education may live in an environment lacking in stimulation for positive development, literacy, and school success. In addition, the education level of the mother is a key influence on the health outcomes of the family and predicts long-term poverty.

Office of Vital Statistics, Florida Department of Health http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx

60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2006

24.3%

15.1%

17.9%

17.5%

11.4%

17.0%

2007

25.6%

16.2%

18.0%

17.3%

10.7%

17.2%

2008

20.8%

13.9%

18.3%

16.2%

11.1%

17.0%

2009

22.2%

14.3%

17.0%

17.2%

11.4%

16.2%

2010

22.1%

12.5%

16.7%

17.8%

7.8%

15.4%

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Supporting Indicators Indicator

Survey: Do you volunteer?

Description

Importance

The indicator measures the percentage of Duval County respondents who said "yes" to the question: Some people in our community are contributing their time to causes they consider worthwhile.

In the past year have you given your time, without pay, to any charitable, civic, religious, or other volunteer organization?

Volunteering is an important part of the way society is organized. Volunteering is important to the community because it benefits nonprofit organizations that help people in need. 7Volunteering also strengthens community ties and reinforces unity.8 Volunteering may also help older individuals live longer by giving them a sense of purpose.9

Source Link

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/ 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Year

"Yes" Responses

2007

65%

2008

59%

2009

64%

2010

65%

2011

68%

Anheier, H.K., and Salamon, L.M. (1999). “Volunteering in Cross-National Perspective: Initial Comparisons.” Law and Contemporary Problems. Vol. 43.

8 Eckstein, S. (2001). “Community as Gift-Giving: Collectivistic Roots of Volunteerism.” American Sociological Review. Vol. 66, No.6 pp.

829-851.

9 Bygren, L.O., Weissglas, G., Wikstrom, B.M., Konlaan, B.B., Grjibovski, A., Karlsson, A., Andersson, S., and Sjostrom, M. (2009).

Psychosomatic Medicine. Vol. 71: 469-473.

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Supporting Indicators Indicator

Foster children per 1,000 children

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total number of foster children per 1,000 children under age 18.

Children in foster care tend to have higher rates of behavioral and emotional problems than other children, and are twice as likely to be uninvolved in school. More than half of foster children aged 2 months to two years are at a high risk for developmental impairment.10 Foster children are twice as likely to drop out of high school.11 Male foster children are more likely to commit crimes as young adults. Female foster children are more likely to have children as a young adult. More than half of young adults that were foster children live in poverty.12 Florida Department of Children and Families http://www.state.fl.us/cf_web/ 10 Northeast Florida 8

Duval

6 4 2 0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2007

8.4

6.7

7.9

14.0

4.6

7.7

2008

5.5

5.8

5.6

4.9

3.6

5.4

2009

5.5

4.7

4.2

3.4

2.5

4.1

2010

2.2

4.2

3.7

1.8

3.7

3.6

2011

3.0

3.8

4.1

3.8

4.4

4.1

Vandivere, S., Chalk, R., and Moore, K.A. (2003) “Children in Foster Homes: How are They Faring?” Child Trends. www.childtrends.org Lifting the Veil. “A Critical Look At The Foster Care System: Foster Care Outcomes.” http://www.liftingtheveil.org/foster14.htm 12 RTI International. (2008). “Adolescents Involved with Child Welfare: A Transition to Adulthood.”

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Supporting Indicators Indicator

Homeless Survey Count per 100,000 People

Description Importance

The indicator measures the total homeless individuals identified in an annual survey, per 100,000 population.

People become homeless for many reasons including foreclosure, poverty, decreases in work opportunities, the decline in public assistance, lack of affordable housing, and other factors including lack of affordable health care, domestic violence, mental illness, and addiction to drugs and alcohol.13 Lacking housing can be a serious impediment to obtaining employment and stabilizing a person's life.14

Source

Link

The State of Homelessness in Jacksonville, Florida, Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of Jacksonville; State of Florida's Annual Report on Homeless Conditions in Florida http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/homelessness/pubs.shtml

500 400 300 200 100 0

Year

Homeless Count

Population

Homeless per 100,000

2007

2,613

847,384

308

2008

2,681

853,077

314

2009

3,244

858,291

378

2010

3,910

864,263

452

2011

4,564

871,610

524

National Coalition for the Homeless (2009). http://www.nationalhomeless.org/factsheets/why.html Milligan, T.A., Will, J.A., and Cheney, T. (2009). “2009 Report of Duval, Clay, and Nassau Counties’ Homeless Population” Northeast Florida Center for Community Initiatives. University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL. 13 14

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Supporting Indicators Indicator

Philanthropy Given to Federal Campaigns

Description

Importance

Source

The indicator measures the sum of annual giving to the following federated charitable fundraising efforts in Northeast Florida: United Way of Northeast Florida, United Way of St. Johns County, Combined Federal Campaign, and Florida State Employees Charitable Campaign. These campaigns serve differing geographic areas within Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

Philanthropic giving is important to the community because it supports nonprofit organizations that help vulnerable populations in the community. It is important to the survival of the nonprofit sector, which is an important economic source in the community.15 16 United Way of Northeast Florida; United Way of St. Johns County

$30

$20

$10

Inflation-Adjusted Actual $$

$0

Year

Raw total (millions)

Inflation-Adjusted (millions)

2006

$ 26.37

$ 28.52

2007

$ 27.52

$ 28.97

2008

$ 26.03

$ 26.52

2009

$ 25.53

$ 25.97

2010

$ 26.62

$ 26.62

http://learningtogive.org/papers/paper231.html , Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Campus.

Anheier, H.K., and Salamon, L.M. (1999). “Volunteering in Cross-National Perspective: Initial Comparisons.� Law and Contemporary Problems. Vol. 43.

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Survey: Have you personally experienced racism?

Description

Importance Source Link

50%

The indicator measures the percentage of Duval County respondents, by race, who answered "yes" to the question: Thinking about your own possible experience with racism, do you believe that you have personally experiences racism during the past year while shopping, while at work, or while renting or buying housing in Jacksonville?

Experiencing racism is a direct assault on one's quality of life.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/

Experienced Racism

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%

Year

Percent responding “Yes� to at least one of the three questions

2007

21%

2008

19%

2009

19%

2010

19%

2011

22%

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Survey: Do you volunteer more than seven hours a week?

Description

Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the percentage of Duval County respondents who said responded with over seven hours a week to the question: If you volunteered during the past year, about how many total hours do you think you have volunteered, on average, per week (1-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-15, more than 15)?

People who volunteer for significant amounts of time are an incredibly valuable resource for the community.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/

More Than 7 Hours 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Year

More than 7 hours

2007

26%

2008

23%

2009

25%

2010

23%

2011

19%

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Births to Teen Mothers per 1,000 Teen Girls

Description

The indicator measures the total annual live births to females under 18 per 1,000 females ages 10-17.

Teen pregnancies often result in health problems for both the mother and baby, and parenting problems can create potentially serious social and economic hardship. The teen birth rate therefore can serve as a leading indicator of educational disruption, maternal and child health problems, and economic need.

Office of Vital Statistics, Florida Department of Health http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx

Importance

Source Link

25

Duval Jacksonville MSA

20

15

10

5

0

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Jacksonville MSA

2006

17.6

5.3

9.8

9.2

5.8

8.7

2007

10.9

6.6

9.9

10.6

3.7

8.7

2008

13.8

5.7

8.9

9.4

3.8

7.9

2009

13.0

5.5

8.3

5.2

5.2

7.4

2010

12.4

4.2

7.2

6.2

3.3

6.3

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Subsequent Births to Teen Mothers

Description Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the total number of births to mothers under age 20 in which the mother had a previous child as a percentage of births to mothers under age 20.

Subsequent births to teen mothers illustrate ongoing needs not met by previous community prevention or intervention efforts.

Office of Vital Statistics, Florida Department of Health http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx

30%

Duval

Jacksonville MSA

25%

20%

15%

10%

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Jacksonville MSA

2006

30.3%

14.9%

18.4%

20.2%

16.8%

18.2%

2007

18.0%

9.9%

20.2%

18.2%

16.5%

18.3%

2008

21.7%

13.4%

18.0%

17.4%

15.9%

17.4%

2009

11.5%

16.4%

19.3%

20.0%

13.0%

18.3%

2010

20.6%

10.2%

19.3%

13.3%

12.5%

17.4%

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Children of Divorcing Parents

Description Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the total number of children under 18 whose parents become divorced during the year.

Children are often severely negatively affected by divorce of their parents.

Office of Vital Statistics, Florida Department of Health http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2006

89

699

3,123

243

501

4,655

2007

74

688

3,131

239

517

4,649

2008

118

671

2,637

242

553

4,221

2009

97

574

2,636

238

524

4,069

2010

106

741

2990

237

688

4762

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Length of stay in foster care

Description

Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the percentage of children in Northeast Florida in foster care who, if reunited, are reunited with their families within 12 months or, if adopted, adopted within 24 months.

Children are more likely to develop positively when they live in a home with a permanent family.

Florida Department of Children and Families http://www.state.fl.us/cf_web/

100% Adopted

Reunited

75%

50%

25%

0% 2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

Year

Adopted within 24 months

Reunited within 12 months

2007

63.7%

74.0%

2008

62.7%

75.7%

2009

68.5%

70.9%

2010

53.9%

71.7%

2011

51.7%

77.2%

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2011

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Our Vision for Enjoying Arts, Recreation, and Culture:

Citizens desire, support, have access to, and actively patronize a great diversity of opportunities in the region for cultural and artistic enrichment and for recreational, leisure, and entertainment activities.

How Are We Doing?

Needs Improvement:

Good News:

Residents are attending more public performances and events for the first time since 2006. In addition, attendance at sporting events, the zoo, and musical performances increased.

Financial support for arts and recreation continues to decline. For the third year in a row, combined public and private support of the arts declined. Per capita funding for recreation activities and maintenance dropped to the lowest levels recorded in more than 20 years. Although not a substantial decline, library circulation decreased for the second year.

Key Indicators

More details on these and other indicators can be found at www.jcci.org.

Public and Private Support for the Arts Previous: Latest:

Public Performances and Events Previous: Latest:

$32.57 per person $30.45 per person

Source: Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

Supporting Indicators

436 535

Source: Dept. of Parks, Recreation, and Entertainment; Florida Theatre; SMG

Previous

Latest

Difference % Change

Recreation Funding per Person

$17.43

$15.79

- $1.64

- 9.4%

Attendance at Sporting Events (per 1,000 people)

1,298

1,418

+120

9.2%

Museums

382

363

- 19

- 5.0%

Musical Performances

205

235

+ 30

14.6%

Attendance at Cultural Activities (per 1,000 people)

Zoo Library Circulation per Person

788

797

+9

1.1%

10.7

10.5

- 0.2

- 1.9%

Enjoying Arts, Recreation & Culture

Increased Participation Despite Fewer Financial Resources

The quality of Jacksonville’s arts, culture and recreational opportunities enhance citizens’ lives and impact our community’s ability to grow and thrive. ~ David Balz, Senior Vice President JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Key Indicator Indicator

Public and Private Support for the Arts per Person

Description

Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total public and private funding (including earned income) of arts organizations receiving Cultural Services Grants, divided by the total Duval County population.

Most art programs depend on public and private funding to offer art and cultural services to the community1. Support of the arts is important because the arts are important to community life, and contribute to building community.2 The arts and culture also add to the local economy.3 Measuring the financial support for the arts can show the healthiness of the arts community.4 Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville http://www.culturalcouncil.org/

$50 $40 $30 $20 InflationAdjusted Actual $$

$10 $0

Year

InflationAdjusted

Actual dollars

2006

$ 36.73

$ 33.96

2007

$ 37.53

$ 35.65

2008

$ 35.40

$ 34.74

2009

$ 32.57

$ 32.03

2010

$ 30.45

$ 30.45

National Endowment for the Arts. (2007). “How the United States Funds the Arts.”

Jackson, M., Herranz, J, and Kabwasa-Green, F. (2003). “Art and Culture in Communities: Unpacking Participation.” Policy Brief No.2 of the Culture, Creativity, and Communities Program. The Urban Institute, Washington DC. 3 Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. “About the Division” http://www.florida-arts.org/about/ 4 National Endowment for the Arts. (2007). “How the United States Funds the Arts.”

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Key Indicator Indicator

Public Performances/Events at Selected Facilities

Description

Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the sum of the total events/performances open to the public each year at Metropolitan Park, the Florida Theatre, and the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.

Opportunities for entertainment and cultural enrichment are essential ingredients in the quality of life of a community.5 Increased numbers of performances and events is a measure of strength and variety in the performing arts. People who attend more cultural events tend to be healthier than those who do not.6 Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation, and Entertainment; Florida Theatre, Inc.; and SMG Facilities Management Worldwide http://experiencejax.com/ 800 600 400 200 0

Year 2006

Florida Theatre 220

Metro Park 22

Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts 359

Total 601

2007

211

26

306

543

2008

206

30

265

501

2009

176

31

229

436

2010

177

32

326

535

Jackson, M., Herranz, J, and Kabwasa-Green, F. (2003). “Art and Culture in Communities: Unpacking Participation.” Policy Brief No.2 of the Culture, Creativity, and Communities Program. The Urban Institute, Washington DC. 6 Konlaan, B.B., Bjorby, N., Bygren, L.O., Weissglas, G., Karlsson, L.G, and Widmark, M. (2000). “Attendance at cultural events and physical exercise and health: a randomized controlled study.” Public Health Vol. 114 pp. 316-319.

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Musical Performances Attendance Per 1,000 Population

Description

Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total annual attendance at the Jacksonville Symphony series, The Artist Series, and the Jazz Festival performances, per 1,000 people in the Duval County population. The indicator measures paid attendance at performances of all Symphony series and special concerts, all FSCJ Artist Series performances, and the annual Jazz Festival.

Performances are important to community life, and contribute to building community.7 Music can be therapeutic for many people in the community.8 Attendance at performing arts events is a measure of the strength of the performing arts community. 9 Jacksonville Symphony, The Artist Series (was FSCJ Artist Series), WJCT/City of Jacksonville (for the Jazz Festival) http://experiencejax.com/

500 400 300 200 100 0

Year

Attendance per 1,000 people

Jacksonville Symphony

The Artist Series

Jazz Festival

Population

2006

360

85,796

200,879

15,000

839,090

2007

261

92,374

116,109

12,500

847,384

2008

291

77,441

164,717

6,392

853,077

2009

205

78,861

95,805

950

858,291

2010

235

74,722

126,801

1,208

864,263

Jackson, M., Herranz, J, and Kabwasa-Green, F. (2003). “Art and Culture in Communities: Unpacking Participation.” Policy Brief No.2 of the Culture, Creativity, and Communities Program. The Urban Institute, Washington DC. 8 American Music Therapy Association. “Frequently Asked Questions About Music Therapy.” http://www.musictherapy.org/faqs.htm 9 Jackson, M. R., Kabwasa-Green, F., Herranz, J. (2006). “Cultural Vitality in Communities: Interpretation and Indicators.” The Urban Institute.

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Museum Attendance per 1,000 Population

Description

Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total attendance at the Museum of Science and History, the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, per 1,000 people in the total Duval County population. Attendance figures include both regular paid attendance and museum attendance by school children as part of services contracted with the Duval County School Board.

Museum attendance is a reflection of the community’s support for cultural institutions.

Museums are an expression of society’s cultural identity. The main goals of museums are to be educational, and accessible.10 Museums also can promote unity in society by educating people and creating a better understanding of other cultures.11 Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Museum of Contemporary Art - Jacksonville, and Museum of Science and History http://experiencejax.com/ 500 400 300 200 100 0

10 11

Year

Cummer

MOCA

MOSH

Total

Population

Attendance per 1,000 Population

2006

134,938

63,406

151,197

349,541

839,090

417

2007

160,000

51,600

174,603

386,203

847,384

456

2008

128,844

58,133

168,000

354,977

853,077

416

2009

107,000

58,100

163,137

328,237

858,291

382

2010

109,483

61,802

142,527

313,812

864,263

363

Hein, G.E. (2005). “The Role of Museums in Society: Educational and Social Action.” Seminar for Museum Educators: Jyvaskyla, Finland.

Arinze, E.N. (1999). “The Role of the Museum in Society.” Public Lecture at the National Museum, Georgetown, Guyana.

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Zoo Attendance Per 1,000 Population

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total annual attendance at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens per 1,000 people in the Duval County population.

The zoo is an important source of recreation in the community12. Zoos are a benefit to the community by offering educational programs, and teaching the public about conservation13. The zoo also offers the interaction between people and animals that can be therapeutic for individuals.14 Jacksonville Zoo http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/

1,000

750

500

250

0

Year

Jacksonville Zoo attendance

Population

Attendance per 1,000 Population

2006

647,023

839,090

771

2007

662,897

847,384

782

2008

705,007

853,077

826

2009

676,185

858,291

788

2010

688,848

864,263

797

12 National Center on Physical Activity and Disability.(2005). “Introduction to Benefits of a Zoo.” http://www.ncpad.org/fun/fact_sheet.php?sheet=76&view=all 13 World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. www.waza.org 14 National Center on Physical Activity and Disability.(2005). “Introduction to Benefits of a Zoo.” http://www.ncpad.org/fun/fact_sheet.php?sheet=76&view=all

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Sports Attendance per 1,000 Population

Description

Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total annual attendance at major sports events at Everbank Field (was Jacksonville Municipal Stadium), The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville (was Wolfson Park), and the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena (was Coliseum), per 1,000 people in the Duval County population.

Attendance at sporting events is important to the community because it can create a shared sense of community among fans15. At sporting events people are also exposed to specific beliefs and values of the community. 16 Attendance is also a measure of the breadth of recreational opportunities available in the community.

SMG Facilities Management Worldwide, Jacksonville Jaguars http://experiencejax.com/

2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

Year

Attendance per 1,000 people

Everbank Field (except Jaguars)

Jaguars

Baseball Grounds

Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

Population

2006

1,472

201,955

662,100

249,868

121,093

839,090

2007

1,529

274,584

653,158

258,733

109,283

847,384

2008

1,348

219,411

650,619

243,074

37,007

853,077

2009

1,298

189,814

479,333

394,878

50,016

858,291

2010

1,418

188,820

504,262

347,242

184,979

864,263

Wann, D.L., and Grieve, F.G. (2005). “Biased Evaluations of In-Group and Out-Group Spectator Behavior at Sporting Events: The Importance of Team Identification and Threats to Social Identity.”

16 Corbett, D.R., and Patterson, W. (2002).“The Social Significance of Sport and its Implications for Race and Baseball.” Howard University.

Presented at: The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and Society. http://www.gs.howard.edu/staffs-webpage/waynepage/The%20Social%20Significance%20of%20Sport.htm 15

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Recreation Funding for Activities and Maintenance Per Capita

Description

Importance

Source

Link

The indicator measures the total annual adjusted City of Jacksonville operating expenditures for recreation activities and park maintenance, divided by the total Duval County population.

Recreation funding allows for activities and maintenance to continue, and shows the commitment to quality17. Recreation funding is important to the community because parks and recreational activities can attract new residents to the community.18 Parks offer many social benefits including strengthening communities, promoting social bonds, and supporting youth. They also offer a place for individuals to be physically active which can lead to better health and wellness.19 Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation, and Entertainment; Jacksonville Department of Public Works www.coj.net

$40

$30

$20 Inflation-Adjusted

$10

Actual $$ $0

Year

InflationAdjusted

Actual Dollars

2006

$ 28.93

$ 25.53

2007

$ 28.87

$ 26.90

2008

$ 17.74

$ 17.45

2009

$ 17.43

$ 17.08

2010

$ 15.79

$ 15.79

Walls, M. (2009).“Parks and Recreation in the United States: Local Park Systems” Resources for the Future.

Backman, K.F., and Backman, S.J. (1997). “The Importance of Recreation and Parks.” Journal of Applied Recreation Research.

19 State of California Resources Agency. (2005). “The Health and Social Benefits of Recreation.” California State Parks. www.parks.ca.gov/planning 17 18

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Public Library Circulation Per Capita

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total resources circulated by public libraries, divided by the total population.

Local public libraries offer a variety of materials, and services to the community.20 Public libraries provide information to the general public, and allow the opportunity for selfeducation, life-long learning, and self-improvement.21 Library circulation is also related to the economy because when the economy is slow library circulation and use increases.22 City of Jacksonville Public Library and Florida Department of State http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/bld/research_office/BLD_Research_index.html

12.5

10.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

0.0

Year

Circulation per person

Circulation

Population

2006

9.47

7,948,860

839,090

2007

9.89

8,378,103

847,384

2008

10.34

8,824,972

853,077

2009

10.67

9,156,597

858,291

2010

10.51

9,086,727

864,263

Jacksonville Public Library. http://jaxpubliclibrary.org/lib/services.html Campaign for Wisconsin Libraries. “The Value and Importance of Libraries.” http://www.wisconsinlibraries.org/research/value.asp 22 Lynch, M.J. (2002). “Economic Hard Times and Public Library Use Revisited.” American Libraries. pp. 62-63.

20 21

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Sustaining a Healthy Community

Real Improvements and One Disturbing Condition Our Vision for Sustaining a Healthy Community:

Health-care institutions in the region provide medical and preventive health-care services with excellence, all citizens have access to these services, regardless of financial means, and citizens generally experience a high level of physical and mental health.

How Are We Doing?

Needs Improvement:

Good News:

The number of new HIV cases decreased by nearly onethird. Efforts from all sectors of the community have brought about a break in a four-year trend of increasing numbers. Suicide, an indicator of overall mental health, is trending positively for youth and seniors. Seniors, whose rates are higher than other age groups, show an 11 percent decrease.

Sexually transmitted disease rates climbed by nine percent. In looking at the past 20 years, the overall trend has been increasing, which is a problem for the community. These otherwise avoidable infectious diseases continue to threaten pregnancies and health.

Key Indicators

More details on these and other indicators can be found at www.jcci.org.

Infant Mortality Rates Previous: Latest:

Black Black

13.6 11.7

People Without Health Insurance - Duval

White 5.5 White 5.8

Previous: Latest:

Source: Florida Department of Health

Supporting Indicators Cancer Death Rate per 100,000 people New HIV Cases White Black

17.2 % 17.3 %

Source: American Community Survey

Previous

Latest

Difference % Change

189.3

186.4

- 2.9

- 1.5 %

434

298

- 136

- 31.3%

91

60

- 31

- 34.0%

313

211

- 102

- 32.5 %

STD Rate per 100,000 people

815.5

889.2

+ 73.7

9.0 %

Suicide Rates per 100,000 people

16.0

12.1

- 3.9

- 24.4%

Seniors (65 and over)

17.6

15.6

- 2.0

- 11.3%

Youth (10 - 19)

2.5

0.9

- 1.4

- 56.0 %

The health of all of Jacksonvnille’s citizens is a key indicator of our quality of life. We must continue to provide excellent, compassionate health care to all of our residents. ~Moody Chisholm, President & CEO Page 12

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Key Indicator Indicator

Infant Mortality Rate

Description Importance

Source Link

This indicator measures the total annual infant deaths divided by the total annual infant births, multiplied by 1,000.

Infant deaths serve as a sentinel indicator of community health. The infant mortality rate reflects the health status of the mother and the quality of health care received by mothers and infants, including prenatal, postnatal, and interconceptional health care.

Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics http://www.floridacharts.com

25

Black White

20 15 10 5 0

Year 2006

Baker 15.2

Clay 4.7

Duval 9.5

Nassau 4.9

St. Johns 2.8

Jacksonville MSA 8.2

2007

7.0

4.5

9.0

7.6

5.4

8.0

2008

2.5

8.8

9.7

3.7

6.2

8.9

2009

18.5

4.1

8.4

10.3

5.6

7.9

2010

11.4

3.7

8.1

9.0

4.4

7.3

Duval County: Year 2006

White Infant Death Rate 7.2

Black Infant Death Rate 12.7

2007

6.7

13.1

2008

7.1

13.9

2009

5.5

13.6

2010

5.8

11.7

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Key Indicator Indicator

People Without Health Insurance

Description Importance Source Link

This indicator measures the percentage of people in Duval County, by age group, estimated to be without health insurance.

Individuals and families lacking health insurance coverage are vulnerable to a dangerous combination of health and financial crises.

U.S. Census, American Community Survey www.census.gov

2010 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Total population

Under 18

18-64

65 and Over

Year

Total population

Under 18

18-64

65 and Over

2009

17.2%

11.2%

25.1%

0.4%

2010

17.3%

9.8%

19.8%

1.8%

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Deaths Due to Cancer

Description Importance Source Link

This indicator measures the total annual number of resident deaths due to all forms of cancer per 100,000 people in the population.

Cancer is a leading cause of death throughout the nation.

Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx

250

Duval NE Florida

200

150

100

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

JAX MSA

Florida

2006

209.1

176.4

187.1

233.6

212.7

191.9

220.8

2007

207.4

182.3

185.3

183.2

201.7

187.4

215.7

2008

229.4

190.8

192.4

215.2

215.3

197.3

217.8

2009

218.4

189.1

189.3

211.5

207.1

193.6

218.4

2010

169.6

187.0

186.4

206.0

198.9

189.0

217.4

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

New HIV Cases

Description Importance

Source Link

This indicator measures the number of newly-diagnosed HIV cases, in the total population and broken out by race.

HIV/AIDS has disproportionately impacted racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. The disparity in the incidence of new HIV cases points to the effectiveness of prevention and education programs in reaching all of a community's residents.

Duval County Health Department, AIDS Surveillance Program http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/facts/afam.htm

400

Black

White

300 200 100 0

Year

Black

White

Other

Total

2006

208

82

17

307

2007

240

94

29

363

2008

264

89

26

379

2009

313

91

10

434

2010

211

60

11

298

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Sexually Transmitted Disease Reports

Description

This indicator measures the number of individuals per 100,000 people who have been diagnosed with gonorrhea, syphilis, or chlamydia (referred to as sexually transmitted diseases or STDs.) Individuals who contract a sexually transmitted disease may suffer severe medical problems.

Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx

Importance Source Link

Duval

1,000

NE Florida 800

600

400

200

0

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

JAX MSA

Florida

2006

386.7

270.2

891.6

336.3

172.7

671.5

405.5

2007

541.6

355.4

989.4

266.8

172.7

741.7

444.6

2008

383.5

391.7

1035.9

406.6

205.5

782.6

510.4

2009

510.6

364.1

815.5

268.5

211.1

660.9

507.5

2010

508.9

377.2

889.2

334.2

253.1

688.8

510.9

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Suicide Rates per 100,000 People

Description Importance

Source Link

This indicator measures the total number of suicides per 100,000 people, in the total population and among youth (10-19) and seniors (65 and older).

One measure of depression and mental health concerns is the suicide rate. Deaths by suicide are potentially preventable and, as such, represent a significant concern in the overall capacity of the community to care for all its members.

Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx

30 Senior Suicide Rate

Total Suicide Rate (Age Adjusted)

Youth Suicide Rate

25 20 15 10 5 0

Year

Total Suicide Rate

Senior Suicide Rate

Youth Suicide Rate

2006

12.6

17.1

4.1

2007

12.1

18.6

0.8

2008

14.9

13.0

2.4

2009

16.0

17.6

2.5

2010

12.1

15.6

0.9

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Mothers Receiving Early Prenatal Care

Description

Importance Source Link

This indicator measures the total annual number of mothers who began prenatal care within the first three months of their pregnancies, as a percentage of the total number of births in the county.

Early, high-quality prenatal care is critical to reducing risks for complications of pregnancy or birth and improving birth outcomes.

Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics http://www.floridacharts.com 100%

Duval JAX MSA

90%

80%

70%

60%

50%

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

JAX MSA

Florida

2006

77.9%

77.1%

75.2%

83.3%

84.8%

76.7%

76.8%

2007

73.2%

75.5%

73.6%

80.9%

84.5%

75.1%

75.9%

2008

72.8%

75.3%

71.2%

83.6%

83.0%

73.3%

76.9%

2009

72.7%

77.5%

72.2%

83.4%

84.9%

74.6%

78.3%

2010

79.2%

77.0%

72.9%

81.8%

86.6%

75.4%

79.3%

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Newborns with Birth Weights of 5.5 Pounds and Over

Description Importance

Source Link

This indicator measures the total annual number of newborns with birth weights of 5.5 pounds and over, divided by the total number of newborns.

Low birth weight is a leading predictor of neonatal death. Low birth-weight infants are also more likely than normal birth-weight infants to experience long-term developmental and neurological disabilities.

Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx

100% Duval NE Florida 95%

90%

85%

80%

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Jacksonville MSA

Florida

2006

89.6%

91.9%

90.5%

90.5%

92.9%

90.9%

91.3%

2007

91.4%

93.2%

90.3%

92.6%

92.8%

91.2%

91.3%

2008

92.5%

92.2%

90.7%

92.9%

93.7%

91.3%

91.2%

2009

91.5%

91.5%

90.2%

90.2%

93.4%

90.7%

91.3%

2010

89.9%

91.9%

90.7%

93.2%

93.3%

91.2%

91.3%

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Percent of Seniors Who Feel Safe in Their Neighborhood

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the percentage of respondents 65 and over who answered "yes" to the question: Do you feel safe walking alone at night in your neighborhood?

The perception of safety, which may or may not correlate with actual safety or the reported crime rate, is critical to one's quality of life in the community, especially for senior citizens.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/

100%

Percent Answering "Yes"

80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Year

Percent Answering "Yes"

2007

42%

2008

36%

2009

55%

2010

52%

2011

48%

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Additional Indicators Indicator

HIV/AIDS-related Deaths

Description Importance

Source Link

This indicator measures the total annual number of HIV/AIDS-related deaths per 100,000 people in the total population.

HIV/AIDS is a serious though preventable disease. Although there is no cure for AIDS, new treatments are helping people with HIV live longer. Still, these treatment regimens are complex, cause serious side effects, and become ineffective as HIV mutates.

Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx

40

30

20

10

0

Year

Deaths per 100,000

Deaths

2006

11.8

106

2007

11.8

108

2008

10.8

99

2009

11.0

100

2010

6.4

62

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Packs of cigarettes sold per person

Description Importance Source Link

This indicator measures the total annual number of packs of cigarettes sold per person in the total population.

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer.

Florida Department of Business Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Tobacco/tobacco_home.html

150

125

100

75

50

Year

Packs sold per person

Packs sold

Duval County Population

2007

76

64,456,022

847,384

2008

79

66,971,546

853,077

2009

79

67,605,592

858,291

2010

59

50,663,673

864,263

2011

58

50,821,288

871,609

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Deaths Due to Lung Cancer

Description Importance

Source Link

This indicator measures the total annual number of resident deaths due to lung cancer per 100,000 people in the population.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States for men and women. Studies show that smoking tobacco products in any form is the major cause of lung cancer. Environmental or second-hand tobacco smoke is also implicated in causing lung cancer. Other risk factors for lung cancer include asbestos and radon exposure.

Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx

80 Duval

Northeast Florida

60

40

20

0

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

Florida

2006

63.1

50.0

57.3

72.9

64.5

58.2

65.8

2007

65.3

59.3

55.6

57.7

58.5

56.8

63.2

2008

60.2

61.3

60.6

71.7

64.7

61.9

63.9

2009

88.3

68.4

51.5

59.7

56.4

57.5

63.1

2010

47.9

61.8

55.4

73.7

53.7

56.9

63.1

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Deaths Due to Heart Disease

Description Importance Source Link

This indicator measures the total annual number of resident deaths due to heart disease per 100,000 people in the population.

Heart disease is a leading cause of death throughout the country.

Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx

350 Duval Northeast Florida

300

250

200

150

100

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

Florida

2006

142.0

145.5

178.2

180.1

160.1

170.6

242.2

2007

130.6

151.0

183.9

178.8

144.3

172.5

227.4

2008

169.2

137.0

183.0

184.3

146.8

171.2

225.3

2009

142.0

151.9

173.5

210.2

133.8

172.5

218.9

2010

158.6

142.5

177.3

189.6

152.6

169.1

219.4

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Survey: People Rating Health Care "Good" or "Excellent"

Description

Importance Source Link

This indicator measures the percentage of survey respondents who answer "good" or "excellent" to the question: In your opinion, is the health and medical care available in Jacksonville excellent, good, fair, or poor?

Perceptions of the quality of the health and medical care available may reflect the quality of care, accessibility, and affordability of health care.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/

100% Excellent

Good

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

Year

Excellent

Good

Total

2007

34%

39%

73%

2008

34%

37%

71%

2009

36%

38%

74%

2010

33%

43%

76%

2011

33.6%

43.6%

77%

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Our Vision for Preserving the Natural Environment:

Local governmental bodies in the region are led by competent, representative, and responsive elected and appointed officials. They provide equitably to citizens, and citizens are well informed about public affairs and actively participate in civic activities.

How Are We Doing?

Needs Improvement:

Good News:

The percent of residents who say they have moderate or great influence on local government increased. The city has more leaders who are female and more leaders of color. The 2011 local election included an exciting mayoral race, and a higher percent of voters participated compared to the 2007 local election.

Exercising the right to vote starts with registration and keeping that registration current. The percent of citizens registered to vote in the 2011 election, which included the mayoral race, declined. Less than half of residents say that the quality of their elected leadership is either “good” or “excellent.”

Key Indicators

More details on these and other indicators can be found at www.jcci.org.

Voter Turnout for Local Elections 2007 2011

Satisfaction with Elected Leadership

19 % 37 %

Previous: Latest:

Source: Supervisor of Elections

32% 46 %

Source: American Public Dialogue

Supporting Indicators Previous

Latest

Difference % Change

Elected Officials: People of Color

21%

24%

+ 3%

14.3 %

Elected Officials: Women

19%

21%

+ 2%

10.5 %

Diverse and Representative Government

Neighborhood Organizations

602

596

-6

- 1.0 %

Survey: Can you influence government?

24%

32%

+ 8%

33.3 %

Voter Registration

81%

79%

- 2%

- 2.5 %

Maintaining a Responsive Government

Voting Remains Low Although Civic Engagement is Steady

Our community’s vision must be one of well-informed and actively participating residents, along with a government that effectively serves the needs of its constituents. ~ Charles Hood, Vice President, Public Affairs JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Key Indicator Indicator

Voter Turnout

Description

Importance Source Link

100%

The total number of votes cast in scheduled general elections, divided by the total number of registered voters. General elections include the alternating November presidential and congressional/state elections in even-numbered years and the local unitary primary election held in April of every fourth odd-numbered year (most recently in 2011), unless the local general election (runoff election) in May has a higher turnout, in which case the higher of the two turnouts is reported. Before 1995, when Duval County began holding a unitary primary as its first local election, the local general election was in May, following a closed primary election for each major party and possibly runoff primaries.

Registering to vote is one step in civic participation, but voter turnout demonstrates a higher level of civic involvement.

Supervisor of Elections http://election.dos.state.fl.us/ Presidential

State

Local

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

Year

Election Turnout

2007 (Local)

19.1%

2008 (Presidential)

77.8%

2009 (No election) 2010 (State)

50.4%

2011 (Local)

37.3%

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Key Indicator Indicator

Survey: Satisfaction with Basic City Services

Description

Importance Source Link

100%

The percentage of Duval County survey respondents who answered "somewhat satisfied" or "very satisfied" to the question: As you think about the effectiveness of public services provided by the City of Jacksonville, how satisfied are you with basic public services such as streets, parks, libraries, and trash removal? Would you say that you are very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied?

Citizen satisfaction is an important measure of the public perception of the quality of services provided by local government.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

Year 2007

Somewhat satisfied 50%

Very satisfied 35%

Combined total 85%

2008

49%

33%

82%

2009

50%

33%

83%

2010

48%

35%

83%

2011

48%

35%

83%

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Percent of Elected Officials Who Are People of Color

Description

Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the percentage of elected officials who are people of color.

Officials included in the indicator are: members of the Jacksonville City Council and Duval County School Board, Mayor of Jacksonville, Duval County Sheriff, Duval County Property Appraiser, Duval County Tax Collector, Duval County Supervisor of Elections, Florida State Senators from Districts 1, 5, and 8, and State Representatives from Districts 12 through 19. Civil Service Board members were included until 1996 when these positions became appointive.

In a representative democracy, the diversity of elected officials is one indicator of the openness of the political system for all to participate, either by running for office or to feel that their voices are being heard.

City of Jacksonville, Duval County Public Schools, Duval State Legislative Delegation www.coj.net 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Year

Percent People of color

2007

29%

2008

29%

2009

26%

2010

19%

2011

24%

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Percent of Elected Officials Who Are Female

Description

Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the percentage of elected officials who are female. Officials included in the indicator are: members of the Jacksonville City Council and Duval County School Board, Mayor of Jacksonville, Duval County Sheriff, Duval County Property Appraiser, Duval County Tax Collector, Duval County Supervisor of Elections, Florida State Senators from Districts 7, 8, and 9 (Districts 2, 6, and 8 after reapportionment in 1994; Districts 1, 5, and 8 after reapportionment in 2004), and State Representatives from Districts 13 through 20 (Districts 12 through 19 after reapportionment in 1994, unchanged in 2004). Civil Service Board members were included until 1996 when these positions became appointive.

In a representative democracy, the diversity of elected officials is one indicator of the openness of the political system for all to participate, either by running for office or to feel that their voices are being heard.

City of Jacksonville, Duval County Public Schools, Duval State Legislative Delegation www.coj.net 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Year

Percent Female

2007

26%

2008

24%

2009

26%

2010

21%

2011

21%

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Neighborhood Organizations

Description

The total number of active neighborhood organizations in Jacksonville, as identified by the City of Jacksonville Neighborhood Services Division.

One early introduction into civic participation and getting involved in the health of the community is through organizing or participating in a neighborhood organization.

City of Jacksonville Neighborhood Services Division http://www.coj.net/Departments/Housing+and+Neighborhoods/Community+Developme nt/Directory+of+Neighborhood+Organizations.htm

Importance Source Link

750

600

450

300

150

0

Year 2007

Neighborhood Organizations 539

2008

597

2009

591

2010

602

2011

596

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Survey: Can You Influence Local Government?

Description

Importance Source Link

The percentage of people who respond "great influence" or "moderate influence" to the survey question: Our governmental system values citizen input and involvement. As a citizen of Jacksonville and Duval County, how would you describe your ability to influence local-government decision making? Would you say that you have great influence, moderate influence, a little influence, or no influence at all?

Citizen perceptions of their personal power and ability to participate effectively in local government can demonstrate the civic capacity of a community to face difficult issues.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/ 100% Great 80%

Moderate

60%

40%

20%

0%

Year

Moderate

Great

Combined

2007

25%

2%

27%

2008

23%

3%

26%

2009

23%

2%

25%

2010

21%

3%

24%

2011

27%

5%

32%

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Survey: People Keeping Up with Local Government News

Description

Importance Source Link

The percentage of Duval County survey respondents who answered "frequently" to the question: People generally obtain local government news from television, radio, newspapers, the Internet, or from other people. How often do you keep up with news from any source about City Council, the Mayor, the School Board, or other local-government bodies? Would you say frequently, sometimes, seldom, or never?

Civic participation is enhanced when the community has an informed citizenry.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

Year 2007

Percent who respond "frequently" 52%

2008

58%

2009

62%

2010

55%

2011

55%

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Voter Registration

Description

Importance Source Link

The total number of registered voters, divided by the total population 18 and over. During years with a general election, the number of registered voters is measured when the roll is closed before that election. During a year without a general election, the number is measured on the last day of the year.

Registering to vote is one of the first steps in civic participation.

Supervisor of Elections http://election.dos.state.fl.us/

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

Year

Percent Registered to Vote

People registered to vote

Population 18 and over

2006

81.3%

537,462

661,007

2007

81.3%

546,733

672,193

2008

78.9%

536,588

679,737

2009

78.9%

535,431

678,233

2010

77.6%

527,079

679,226

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Survey: Satisfaction with Public Safety Services

Description

Importance

Source Link

The percentage of Duval County survey respondents who answered "somewhat satisfied" or "very satisfied" to the question: As you think about the effectiveness of public services provided by the City of Jacksonville, how satisfied are you with public-safety services such as rescue, fire, and police?

Would you say that you are very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied?

In public safety, important goals are to reduce the fear of crime and to increase security and confidence in fire and rescue services. Public satisfaction is a measure of the perceived quality of the services provided and the community's trust in those services.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Year 2007

Somewhat satisfied 45%

Very satisfied 43%

Combined total 87%

2008

47%

39%

86%

2009

46%

42%

88%

2010

44%

45%

89%

2011

49%

40%

88%

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Duval County survey: Can you name two City Council members?

Description

Importance Source Link

The percentage of Duval County survey respondents who could name two City Council members in response to the question: Can you name two members of the Jacksonville City Council?

(Responses are checked for at least last-name accuracy.)

Civic engagement is enhanced to the extent that citizens know which local elected officials are making decisions on their behalf.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

Year 2007

Named two Council members 15%

2008

27%

2009

33%

2010

21%

2011

19%

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Survey: Elected Leadership is "Good" or "Excellent"

Description

Importance Source Link

The percentage of people who respond "excellent" or "good" to the survey question: First, we would like you to turn your attention to the government of Jacksonville. In your opinion, is the quality of leadership in our local government excellent, good, fair, or poor?

The effectiveness of local government often relies on the quality of elected leadership.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/

100% Excellent 80%

Good

60%

40%

20%

0%

Year

Excellent

Good

Combined

2007

4%

37%

41%

2008

6%

38%

44%

2009

3%

34%

37%

2010

2%

30%

32%

2011

4%

42$

46%

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Survey: School Board Leadership is "Good" or "Excellent"

Description

Importance Source Link

The percentage of people who respond "excellent" or "good" to the survey question: In your opinion, is the quality of elected leadership on the Duval County School Board excellent, good, fair, or poor?

The effectiveness of the public education system often relies on the quality of its leadership.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/

100% Excellent 80%

Good

60%

40%

20%

0%

Year

Good

Excellent

Combined

2007

21%

2%

23%

2008

28%

3%

31%

2009

28%

2%

30%

2010

25%

4%

29%

2011

19%

2%

20%

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Moving Around Efficiently & Safely

Affordable Transportation Decreases When Needed Most Our Vision for Moving Around Efficiently and Safely:

Citizens in the region have access to affordable, convenient, and accessible transportation services with the capacity to convey them around the community and around the world to their chosen destinations at their chosen times.

How Are We Doing?

Needs Improvement:

Good News:

The two-year trend of fewer airport users ended this year, and cyclists are safer than last year. For the fourth year in a row, the motor vehicle accidents per 1,000 people decreased.

Jacksonville is the largest city in the continental U.S. when it comes to land area. The drop in JTA miles of service is disturbing. At the same time that the community is struggling with the effects of the worst financial collapse in recent memory, the working poor struggle with decreased capacity for affordable transportation.

Key Indicators

More details on these and other indicators can be found at www.jcci.org.

Commute Times of 25 Minutes or Less Previous: Latest: 100%

Duval Weekly Bus Ridership (% of population) Previous: Latest:

68% 65%

35,068 35,484

3.8% 4.1%

16 to 25 min.

0 to 15 min.

80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Source: American Public Dialogue

Source: Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)

Supporting Indicators Previous

Latest

Airport Passengers (millions)

5.6

5.6

0

0

Serious Bicycle Accidents per 100,000 people

25.4

23.1

- 2.3

- 9.0 %

29,632

27,697

-1,935

- 0.7 %

16.4

15.5

- 0.9

- 5.5 %

JTA Miles of Service Motor Vehicle Accidents per 1,000 people

Difference % Change

As Jacksonville continues to focus on smart growth and our expanding role as a regional, national and worldwide logistics hub, building and maintaining efficient transportation is critical. ~ Douglas H. Shaver, Shareholder Page 14

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

Key Indicator Indicator

Percent Commute Times of 25 minutes or Less

Description

Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the number of people surveyed reporting a commuting time of 25 minutes or less, divided by the total number of working people surveyed, to report the percentage of working people surveyed with commute times of 25 minutes or less.

Commuting times affect personal well-being, employment growth, public-safety services, and motor-fuel consumption. Time lost in commuting is not available for activities to enhance one's quality of life, and extended commute times can be emotionally stressful.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/ 100% 16 to 25 min.

0 to 15 min.

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

Year

0 to 15 min.

16 to 25 min.

Total (0 to 25 minutes)

2007

41%

28%

69%

2008

35%

32%

67%

2009

38%

29%

67%

2010

38%

29%

68%

2011

32%

33%

65%

JCCI 2010 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Key Indicator Indicator

Average weekday JTA bus ridership per 1,000 people

Description

The indicator measures the annual average number of Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus riders on weekdays per 1,000 people in the Duval County population.

Mass transit serves at least two important functions in a community: a more ecologically efficient form of transportation for those that choose to use it, and a necessary form of transportation for those who do not own a personal vehicle. The quality of the mass transit system in a community adds to its ability to support a thriving population and attract/retain an employment base.

Jacksonville Transportation Authority www.jtaonthemove.com

Importance

Source Link

80

60

40

20

0

Year 2006

Avg. Weekday Ridership 39,708

Population 839,090

Avg. Ridership per 1,000 Population 47

2007

33,680

847,384

40

2008

37,863

853,077

44

2009

35,068

858,291

41

2010

35,484

864,263

41

JCCI 2010 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Total passengers flying in or out of Jacksonville International Airport

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total number of passengers who enplaned on or deplaned from a commercial airline flight at the Jacksonville International Airport during each year.

A key measure of the functionality of the air transportation system is not just its connectedness (destinations served) or capacity (seats available) but its use. The total passenger traffic shows how the air transportation is used.

Jacksonville Airport Authority http://www.jaa.aero/General/Default.aspx

8

(millions)

6

4

2

0

Year

Total Passengers (in millions)

2006

5.9

2007

6.3

2008

6.0

2009

5.6

2010

5.6

JCCI 2010 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Serious Bicycle Accidents per 100,000 People

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total number of bicycle accidents involving either a bicycle fatality or bicycle injury, per 100,000 people in the population.

Bicycles are an increasingly important option for environmentally-friendly and healthy personal transportation. However, a critical factor limiting the use of bicycles as a transportation option is the safety of the bicyclist.

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles annual report on Florida Traffic Crash Facts http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/reports/crash_facts.html

35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Year

Serious Bicycle Accidents per 100,000

Injury

Fatality

Population

2006

25.6

208

7

839,090

2007

26.4

214

10

847,384

2008

25.2

211

4

853,077

2009

25.4

214

4

858,291

2010

23.1

193

7

864,263

JCCI 2010 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Average weekday miles of JTA bus service

Description The indicator measures the total JTA bus miles during all weekdays in the year, divided by the total weekdays in the year, to report the average weekday miles of JTA bus service.

Importance

Effective mass transit takes people from where they are to where they want to go. In communities that are geographically spread out, increased miles of bus service may point to increased availability of bus service options.

Source Link

Jacksonville Transportation Authority www.jtaonthemove.com

40,000

30,000

20,000

10,000

0

Year

Average Weekday Miles of JTA Bus Service

2006

34,366

2007

33,680

2008

33,019

2009

29,632

2010

27,697

JCCI 2010 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Motor Vehicle Accidents per 1,000 People

Description Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the total annual motor-vehicle accidents per 1,000 people in the population.

Getting around safely is an important part of the quality of life.

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles annual report on Florida Traffic Crash Facts http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/reports/crash_facts.html

25

20

15

10

Year

Accidents per 1,000 people in Duval County

Total Accidents

Duval County population

2006

18.4

15,440

839,090

2007

18.1

15,348

847,384

2008

17.3

14,771

853,077

2009

16.4

14,102

858,291

2010

15.5

13,431

864,263

JCCI 2010 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Percent of JTA Bus Headways within 30 Minutes during Peak Hours/60 minutes during NonPeak Hours.

Description

Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the percentage of Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus headways that are within 30 minutes for peak-hour routes and 60 minutes for nonpeak hour routes. Peak hours are from 6:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Headway is the number of minutes between the time buses come by a scheduled route.

Effective mass transit is available for people at the times that they need to travel.

Reducing bus headways increases the responsiveness of the system to the travel needs of the riders.

Jacksonville Transportation Authority www.jtaonthemove.com

100%

60 minutes

30 minutes

80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Year

Headways Within 30 Minutes

Headways Within 60 Minutes

2006

62%

93%

2007

60%

92%

2008

63%

92%

2009

58%

90%

2010

46%

96%

JCCI 2010 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Average weekday ridership on the Skyway

Description

Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the total annual number of weekday riders on the Skyway, divided by the total weekdays in the year. The Skyway (previously known as the Automated Skyway Express or ASE) is a raised, automated, 2.5 mile monorail system that operates small transit vehicles on routes that center on downtown Jacksonville and reach out to the edges of the downtown area.

The Skyway was intended to provide an opportunity for downtown commuters to get where they need to be while reducing the need for downtown parking.

Jacksonville Transportation Authority www.jtaonthemove.com

5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0

Year

Skyway Weekday Ridership

2006

2,474

2007

2,277

2008

1,978

2009

1,763

2010

1,845

JCCI 2010 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Destinations served by nonstop flights from JIA

Description Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the total nonstop destinations served by scheduled commercial flights to and from Jacksonville International Airport during May each year.

The number of nonstop destinations available provides accessibility in air travel destinations and enhances the attractiveness of the city for business growth.

Jacksonville Airport Authority http://www.jaa.aero/General/Default.aspx

50 40 30 20 10 0

Year

Destinations served by nonstop flights

2006

26

2007

31

2008

33

2009

28

2010

26

JCCI 2010 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Average seats on flights through Jacksonville International Airport

Description

Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total number of seats available to be sold each day on all departures of scheduled commercial flights from JIA during May each year. The number of seats on arriving flights is the same.

The number of seats available for air transportation is a measure of the capacity of the air transit system to meet the needs of the community for business travel, tourism, and the personal needs of residents.

Jacksonville Airport Authority http://www.jaa.aero/General/Default.aspx

15,000

13,000

11,000

9,000

7,000

5,000

Year

Available seats

2007

11,910

2008

11,919

2009

10,335

2010

10,492

2011

10,435

JCCI 2010 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Our Vision for Keeping the Community Safe:

Public-safety agencies in the region provide rescue, fire, and law-enforcement services with excellence, and citizens generally experience a low level of crime and a high level of personal safety.

How Are We Doing?

Needs Improvement:

Good News:

Both key indicators as well as three supporting indicators moved in a positive direction. Indicators of feeling safe and reported crimes are both improving, suggesting that Jacksonville is safer than in previous years. The murder rate continues to decline and in 2010 reached the lowest rate since JCCI began tracking it.

The positive trends in violent and non-violent crime might hide realities of families living with financial and emotional strains. Family instability has real effects on children. Verified child abuse and neglect reports are worsening, suggesting children are not as safe as in previous years.

Key Indicators

More details on these and other indicators can be found at www.jcci.org.

People Feel Safe in their Neighborhood Previous: Latest:

Index Crime Rate

62% 61%

Source: American Public Dialogue

Previous: Latest:

5,814 5,106

Keeping the Community Safe

Crime Overall Decreases, Yet Youngest Residents Are Not Safer

Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Supporting Indicators Previous

Latest

Difference % Change

People Reporting Being Victims of Crime

20 %

16 %

-4%

- 20.0%

Youth Adjudicated Delinquent per 1,000

5.7

5.1

- 0.6

- 10.5%

Murder Rate per 100,000

11.2

9.4

- 2.2

- 19.6%

Verified Child Abuse Reports per 1,000

6.7

8.6

+ 1.9

28.3%

We are committed to ensuring residents have peace of mind that their neighborhoods, workplaces, streets and schools are safe, and their families remain secure. ~ Michael Ward, Chairman, President & CEO JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Key Indicator Indicator

Percent Who Feel Safe in Their Neighborhood

Description Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the percentage of respondents who answered "yes" to the question: Do you feel safe walking alone at night in your neighborhood?

The perception of safety, which may or may not correlate with actual safety or the reported crime rate, is critical to one's quality of life in the community.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/

100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Year 2007

Percent answering "Yes" 58%

2008

50%

2009

60%

2010

62%

2011

61%

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Key Indicator Indicator

Total Index Crime Rate

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total reported Index Crimes per 100,000 people in the county.

Crime directly impacts the quality of life of those who are victims and their family members, as well as those who witness the crime. Crime also affects the entire community, at both a neighborhood level and as a region, by impacting the desirability of the community as a place to live, the suitability as a place to locate business and employment centers, the value of housing, and the physical health of people living in the area.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Division of Criminal Justice Information Systems, Uniform Crime Reports http://www.fdle.state.fl.us Nonviolent

12,000

Violent

2,500 2,250

10,000

2,000 1,750

8,000

1,500 6,000

1,250 1,000

4,000

750 500

2,000

250 -

-

Year

Violent crime rate

Nonviolent crime rate

Total index crime rate

2006

805

5,277

6,082

2007

956

5,458

6,413

2008

927

5,509

6,436

2009

801

5,013

5,814

2010

648

4,458

5,106

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Percent Reporting Being Crime Victims

Description

Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the percentage of respondents who answered "yes" to the question: During the last year, have you had money or property stolen, property vandalized, home broken into, car stolen, or personal assault or attack?

Crime directly impacts the quality of life of those who are victims and their family members, as well as those who witness the crime. Crime also affects the entire community, at both a neighborhood level and as a region, by impacting the desirability of the community as a place to live, the suitability as a place to locate business and employment centers, the value of housing, and the physical health of people living in the area.

Telephone survey by American Public Dialogue http://www.publicdialogue.com/

50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Year 2007

Percent answering "Yes" 18%

2008

19%

2009

17%

2010

20%

2011

16%

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Youth Adjudicated Delinquent per 1,000 Youth

Description

Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the number of youth adjudicated delinquent per 1,000 youth ages 10 to 17. Juvenile delinquents are youths adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act.

This is equivalent to adults being found guilty or criminal acts.

People who commit crimes while young are at higher risk for criminal activity as adults, impacting their quality of life, that of their families, and that of the whole community.

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Research/Delinquency_Profile/index.html

10 Duval

Northeast Florida

8

6

4

2

0

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2006

2.7

2.0

6.7

7.5

2.8

5.4

2007

3.4

2.1

5.5

7.2

2.1

4.6

2008

1.7

2.8

4.9

6.4

1.7

4.2

2009

1.0

3.0

5.8

6.0

1.9

4.8

2010

3.1

3.1

5.1

5.9

2.0

4.4

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Murder Rate

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total murders per 100,000 people in the county.

Murder impacts the individual as well as the individual’s family and friends, with longterm serious consequences. The murder rate represents the most serious impacts of crime in a community.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Division of Criminal Justice Information Systems, Uniform Crime Reports http://www.fdle.state.fl.us

30.0 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0

Year

Murders

Population

Jacksonville Murder Rate

2006

115

879,235

13.1

2007

125

897,597

13.9

2008

116

904,971

12.8

2009

101

900,518

11.2

2010

81

901,271

9.0

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Supporting Indicator Indicator

Verified Child Abuse Reports per 1,000 Children

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total annual Northeast Florida verified reports to the Department of Children and Families of child abuse or neglect per 1,000 children under 18.

Children who have been abused or neglected may experience long-term psychological, emotional and behavioral consequences. Victims of abuse are also at higher risk of abusing their own children when they become parents.

Florida Department of Children and Families http://www.state.fl.us/cf_web/

12

8

4

0

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2006

21.6

14.1

8.2

8.6

9.4

9.5

2007

11.5

12.9

8.3

7.0

7.0

8.8

2008

11.1

10.9

7.2

8.0

5.0

7.6

2009

16.0

11.3

6.7

7.9

5.8

7.5

2010

13.1

12.2

8.6

9.6

6.7

9.0

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Average Police-Call Response Times

Description

The indicator measures the average response time for "priority-one" police calls in Duval County. Definition: A "Priority One" call is used only when life threatening or serious personal injury has occurred or the threat of life threatening or serious personal injury exists. This call requires the presence of a police officer at the scene as quickly as possible.

Any situation or event that has placed individuals in imminent physical danger is dispatched as a Priority One call. (Emergency/Life Threatening) The speed at which the police respond to a priority-one call may save a life.

City of Jacksonville, Office of the Sheriff http://www.coj.net/Departments/Sheriffs+Office/Default.htm

Importance Source Link

10 2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Minutes

8 6 4 2 0 1

2

3

Year

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

Zone 5

Zone 6

Citywide

2006

5.32

6.98

7.62

7.83

7.17

7.49

7.14

2007

5.30

6.87

7.54

7.72

6.64

7.44

6.99

2008

5.23

7.01

6.96

7.69

6.49

7.50

6.85

2009

5.43

7.59

7.53

7.82

6.63

7.59

7.19

2010

5.64

7.84

7.79

8.25

6.85

7.68

7.48

Zones

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4

5

6

Citywide

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Rescue-Call Response Times Under 4 Minutes

Description

Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the percentage of rescue responses that arrive in under four minutes. Response times in Jacksonville are affected by the large geographic area of the county. Response times in outlying, rural areas tend to be longer than those in more densely populated areas. Rescue-call response times vary among the Planning Districts in Duval County, primarily because of differing densities of population and development.

This indicator includes Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach.

Response time is defined as the number of minutes from the time adequate information has been received and given to the dispatcher to the time when the first piece of equipment arrives on the scene.

The speed at which a rescue team arrives may be critical to save a life.

City of Jacksonville, Fire and Rescue Department http://www.coj.net/Departments/Fire+and+Rescue/default.htm 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Year

Greater Arlington (2)

North (6)

Northwest (5)

Southeast (3)

Southwest (4)

Urban Core (1)

Duval County

2006

30.9%

28.0%

47.2%

35.2%

34.7%

82.6%

43.7%

2007

28.0%

25.3%

42.6%

34.3%

33.7%

79.8%

39.8%

2008

26.2%

24.1%

41.9%

32.5%

31.6%

77.1%

39.4%

2009

27.0%

25.0%

42.0%

35.0%

34.0%

70.0%

38.0%

2010

25.0%

29.0%

43.0%

36.0%

30.0%

66.0%

37.0%

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Fire-Call Response Times Under 4 Minutes

Description

Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the percentage of fire-call responses that arrive in under four minutes. Response times in Jacksonville are affected by the large geographic area of the city. Fire-call response times vary among the Planning Districts in Duval County, primarily because of differing densities of population and development. Response times in outlying, rural areas tend to be longer than those in more densely populated areas.

Response time is defined as the number of minutes from the time adequate information has been received and given to the dispatcher to the time when the first piece of equipment arrives on the scene. The indicator excludes Jacksonville Beach, but includes Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, and Neptune Beach.

The speed at which a fire response team arrives may affect the damage a fire causes.

City of Jacksonville, Fire and Rescue Department http://www.coj.net/Departments/Fire+and+Rescue/default.htm 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

Year

Greater Arlington (2)

North (6)

Northwest (5)

Southeast (3)

Southwest (4)

Urban Core (1)

Duval County

2006

31.1%

28.4%

47.0%

33.1%

34.0%

82.6%

41.4%

2007

30.7%

26.7%

44.0%

31.3%

33.3%

81.5%

39.0%

2008

27.3%

24.2%

41.1%

31.5%

30.2%

76.6%

37.2%

2009

25.0%

23.0%

39.0%

26.0%

33.0%

66.0%

33.0%

2010

25.0%

27.0%

50.0%

31.0%

28.0%

64.0%

36.0%

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Juvenile Alcohol/Drug Arrests per 1,000 Youth

Description Importance

Source Link

The indicator measures the total number of arrests of juveniles on drug or alcohol charges per 1,000 youth ages 10 through 17.

Substance abuse, including alcohol abuse, is illegal for youth. It contributes to increased physical and mental-health risks that may prevent youth from reaching their full potential, and can have adverse impacts on the neighborhoods and communities they live in.

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Research/Delinquency_Profile/index.html

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Duval NE Florida

12

8

4

0

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2006

6.8

7.4

6.1

8.3

7.3

6.6

2007

7.4

6.5

5.3

5.6

5.4

5.6

2008

2.4

8.1

5.8

6.4

6.3

6.2

2009

4.1

3.8

5.1

8.2

5.0

5.0

2010

6.6

5.3

4.5

5.5

4.9

4.8

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Domestic Violence Crime Reports

Description

The indicator measures the total number of reports of domestic-violence-related crimes in Northeast Florida.

Domestic violence hurts both victims and their families. The long-term effects of experiencing or witnessing domestic violence may include serious and permanent emotional and psychological damage, negatively impacting an individual's health, education, employment, and overall quality of life.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/FSAC/Data---Statistics-(1)/UCR-OffenseData/County-Profiles.aspx

Importance

Source Link

14,000

12,000

10,000

8,000

6,000

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Northeast Florida

2006

73

1,156

6,832

223

772

9,056

2007

84

1,176

7,151

373

655

9,439

2008

72

1,207

7,170

376

690

9,515

2009

42

1,267

7,879

449

674

10,311

2010

32

919

7,798

442

761

9,952

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Domestic Violence-related Homicides

Description Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the total number of homicides related to domestic violence.

Domestic violence hurts both victims and their families. The long-term disruptive effects of domestic-violence-related homicide may be felt for generations.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CitResCtr/Domestic_Violence/index.html

20

15

10

5

0

Year

Deaths

2006

14

2007

10

2008

8

2009

8

2010

5

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Additional Indicators Indicator

Violent Deaths per 10,000 Youth

Description Importance Source Link

The indicator measures the total annual number of youth 10 through 19 years old who die as a result of homicide, suicide, or accident, per 10,000 youth.

When youth die from violent causes, many of them motor-vehicle accidents, they may be victims of the community's failure to offer needed assistance when youth are in crisis.

Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/chart.aspx

Duval

8.0

Jacksonville MSA

6.0

4.0

2.0

0.0

Year

Baker

Clay

Duval

Nassau

St. Johns

Jacksonville MSA

2006

-

2.1

3.2

2.1

2.2

2.8

2007

13.5

1.4

3.1

6.4

3.4

3.3

2008

8.1

2.4

3.2

4.2

2.9

3.2

2009

8.2

2.8

2.7

2.1

2.5

2.8

2010

-

1.3

2.5

-

2.3

2.1

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2011 Indicator Index

The Quality of Life Prog Indicator (Year)

Data Trend

Data Trend

Preserving the Natural Environment

Achieving Educational Excellence

Key Indicators:

Key Indicators:

Days the Air Quality Index is “good” (2010)

318

Average daily water consumption (gallons) (2010)

195

Public high school graduation rate (2010-11)

71.2%

Kindergarten readiness (2010-11)

88.2%

Third graders reading at grade level (2010-11)

69%

Streams meeting dissolved oxygen standard (2010)

54%

Tenth graders reading at grade level (2010-11)

34%

Streams meeting bacteria standard (2010)

65%

Per pupil expenditures (2010-11)

$8,539

Residential recycling (pounds per person) (2010)

57

Total annual school safety incidents (2010-11)

4,912

Acres of conservation/preservation land (2010)

84,781

Higher education degrees awarded (2010-11)

10,906

Additional Indicators:

Supporting Indicators:

Additional Indicators:

Supporting Indicators:

Gallons of motor fuels sold per person (2010)

591

New septic-tank permits issued (2010)

183

Students absent 21+ days (2009-10)

6.9%

Public school first grade promotions (2009-10)

93.6%

Tenth graders at grade level in math (2010-11)

66%

Public high school dropout rate (2010-11)

2.3%

Key Indicators:

HS graduates ready for college: Reading (2009-10)

75.6%

Is racism a local problem? (2011)

49%

HS graduates ready for college: Math (2009-10)

67.6%

Births to single mothers (2010)

47.6%

Satisfaction with public education (2011)

26%

Birth to mothers without high school degree (2010)

16.7%

Exceptional students receive diplomas (2009-10)

35%

Births to teen mothers (2010)

2.7%

Key Indicators:

Total employment (2010)

440,425

Unemployment rate (2010)

12.0%

Per capita income (2009)

$39,602

Adults with bachelor’s degrees or higher (2010)

24.9%

Households paying >30% for housing (2010)

42%

JAXPORT tonnage (millions) (2011)

8.1

Sales tax collections (millions) (2010)

$114.5

Supporting Indicators:

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony

Supporting Indicators:

Growing a Vibrant Economy

Additional Indicators: Total taxable value of real property (2010)

$54.28

Recipients of public assistance: TANF (2011)

6,439

Recipients of public assistance: Food Stamps (2011) 165,276

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Indicator (Year)

Average monthly JEA utilities costs (2010)

$186.27

New housing starts (2010)

1,500

Average annual wage (2010)

$45,096

Unemployment benefit claims (2010)

68,043

Downtown residents (2010)

3,097

Do you volunteer? (2011)

68%

Foster children per 1,000 children (2011)

4.1

Homeless count per 100,000 people (2011)

524

Philanthropic giving to federated campaigns (2010)

$26.3

Additional Indicators: Have you personally experienced racism? (2011)

22%

Volunteer more than 7 hours per week? (2011)

19%

Births to teen mothers per 1,000 teens (2010)

7.2

Subsequent births to teen mothers (2010)

19.3%

Children of divorcing parents (2010)

2,990

Foster care children reunited <12 months (2011)

77.2%

Foster care children adopted < 24 months (2011)

51.7%

Enjoying Arts, Recreation, and Culture Key Indicators:

Public and private arts support per person (2010)

$30.45

Public performances and events (2010)

535

Supporting Indicators: Park expenditures for activities/maintenance (2010) $15.79 Attendance at sports events per 100,000 (2010)

1,418

Museum attendance per 1,000 people (2010)

363

Musical performances attendance per 1,000 (2010)

235

Zoo attendance per 1,000 people (2010)

797

Library circulation per person (2010)

10.51

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Indicator (Year)

Data Trend

Indicator (Year)

Data

Sustaining a Healthy Community

Moving Around Efficiently and Safely

Key Indicators:

Key Indicators:

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 (2010)

Commute times of 25 minutes or less (2011)

65%

Duval weekly bus ridership (% of pop.) (2010)

4.1%

White (2010)

5.8

Black (2010)

11.7

Supporting Indicators:

17%

Total JIA passengers (millions) (2010)

5.6

Serious bicycle accidents per 100,000 (2010)

23.1

Average weekday miles of JTA bus service (2010)

27,697

Motor vehicle accidents per 1,000 people (2010)

15.5

People without Health Insurance (2010)

Supporting Indicators: Cancer deaths per 100,000 people (2010)

186.4

New HIV Cases (2010)

298

Trend

White (2010)

60

Additional Indicators:

Black (2010)

211

JTA bus headways within 30/60 minutes (2010)

46% /96%

889.2

Average weekday Skyway ridership (2010)

1,845

12.1

Nonstop flight destinations at JIA (2010)

26

Seniors (65 and older) (2010)

15.6

10,435

Youth (10-19) (2010)

0.9

Average available seats on airplane flights (2011)

STD reports per 100,000 people (2010) Suicide rates per 100,000 people (2010)

Additional Indicators: Early prenatal care (2010)

72.9%

Newborns with healthy birthweight (2010)

90.7%

Seniors feel safe in their neighborhoods (2011)

48%

HIV/AIDS related deaths per 100,000 people (2010) 6.4 Packs of cigarettes sold per person (2011)

58

Lung cancer deaths per 100,000 people (2010)

55.4

Heart disease deaths per 100,000 people (2010)

177.3

Local health care seen as good or excellent (2011)

77%

Maintaining Responsive Government Key Indicators:

Keeping the Community Safe Key Indicators:

People feel safe in their neighborhood (2011)

61%

Index crimes per 100,000 people (2010)

5,106

Supporting Indicators: People report being victims of a crime (2011)

16%

Youth Adjudicated Deliquent per 1,000 (2010)

5.1

Murder rate (2010)

9.4

Verified child abuse reports per 1,000 (2010)

8.6

Additional Indicators: Police-call response times (2010)

7.48

Rescue-call response times < four minutes (2010)

37% 36%

Voter Turnout (2011)

37.1%

Fire-call response times < four minutes (2010)

Satisfaction with elected leadership (2011)

46%

Juvenile alcohol/drug arrests per 1,000 youth (2010) 4.5

Supporting Indicators:

Domestic violence crime reports (2010)

7,798

Racial diversity of elected officials (2011)

24%

Domestic violence related homicides (2010)

5

Gender diversity of elected officials (2011)

21%

Violent deaths per 10,000 youth (2010)

2.5

Neighborhood organizations (2011)

596

Survey: Can you influence local government (2011)

32%

Voter registration (2011)

78.6%

Additional Indicators: Keeping up with local government news (2011)

55%

Satisfaction with public-safety services (2011)

88%

Can you name two City Council members? (2011)

19%

Satisfaction with basic city services (2011)

83%

School Board leadership rated high quality (2011)

20%

JCCI 2011 Quality of Life Progress Report

2011 Indicator Index

ress Report at a Glance

Legend The arrows display the trend direction over the previous year (up, down, or unchanged) Red Arrows mean that the trend was in a negative direction.

Green Arrows mean that the trend was in a positive direction.

Yellow Arrows mean that the trend was unchanged.

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About JCCI

2011-12 JCCI Board of Directors Board of Directors President John Hirabayashi

Christine Arab

Jennifer Mansfield

Jennifer Chapman

Juliette Mason

Jarik Conrad

Maxine McBride

Rena Coughlin

David Meyer

Immediate Past President William C. Mason

Micheal Edwards

Stephen Pollan

Rocelia Gonzalez

Kelly Pourciau

Standing Committee Chairs Lee R. Brown III Matthew Kane Jeanne M. Miller Derrick Smith

Broderick Green

Douglas H. Shaver

Matthew Kane

James Stevenson

Joshua B. Lief

Susan B. Towler

President-Elect JF Bryan IV Secretary/Treasurer Crystal Jones

David Mann

JCCI Staff Tonia Eastman Program Planner Ben Warner President & CEO Laura Lane Vice President & COO

Steve Rankin Director of Implementations & Special Projects

Amanda Gazaleh Communications & JCCI Forward Coordinator

Michelle Simkulet Director of JCCI Forward & CFO

Demetrius Jenkins Data, Information & Systems Coordinator

Molly Wahl Director of Development & Community Outreach

Jacksonville Community Council Inc. (JCCI) was created in 1975 with the goal of improving the quality of life in Jacksonville through informed citizen participation in public affairs. JCCI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, broadbased civic organization. It involves citizens in community issues through open dialogue, impartial research, consensus building, and leadership development.

Every day, JCCI is driven by the bold idea that together we can build a better community. We bring people together to learn about our community, engage in problem solving, and act to make positive change.

JCCI receives funding from United Way of Northeast Florida, grants, corporations, and individual members.

JCCI membership is open to all interested in building a better community.

For more information about JCCI and how you can get involved or to make a contribution to continue the bold work JCCI takes on, please visit www.jcci.org.

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Vision The JCCI Model for Community Change begins with working with the community to understand and articulate a shared vision for the future, based on the values and priorities of the people who live, work, and play in the area.

Model for Community Change Change must be driven by a vision of both what needs to improve and what needs to be preserved; the vision serves as a destination for the road map to follow.

Knowledge The vision provides a destination, but no more.

Each year, JCCI engages community members to develop and review community indicators. Community indicators are a set of data or information that provide insight into the trends in a community over time. Together, the collection of community indicators tells the story about where a community is in relation to its vision and the direction in which the community is heading.

We provide this story in three distinct ways, our annually published Quality of Life Progress Report, the Race Relations Progress Report, and our continually-updated Community Snapshot on our website.

Planning With the knowledge we gain from community indicators, we can determine our priorities for action. The indicators by themselves don’t tell us what to do; they are merely descriptive. JCCI, along with other community organizations, uses our indicators to inform planning processes. Our community studies provide forums to determine how we as a community need to move forward, addressing issues identified by the indicators where we have fallen short of our vision. The community study process engages community members to develop solutions, by consensus, to get us moving in the right direction.

Our Model In Action at JCCI

Action The recommendations from our studies are effective

because of the volunteers who work tirelessly to turn reports into action through our advocacy and implementation process. JCCI reports never stay on a shelf. Instead, our volunteers use them to advocate to civic institutions to implement changes. Because of this action component, JCCI is often described as where to go to learn, engage, and act to make a better community.

Results The volunteers’ actions and advocacy get results.

Recommendations are implemented. Policies change. Programs develop and respond. But that is not enough.

JCCI monitors the results and outcomes of its study and implementation efforts and assesses results. Beyond those reports, however, we are interested in lasting, sustainable community change. The community indicators reports serve as the final piece in the community change model, keeping us focused on measuring progress toward the vision. They serve as the ultimate evaluation tool to ensure that our efforts are making a real difference for the community. You can read the assessments in the final implementation reports of all 71 JCCI community studies on our website.

JCCI Model for Community Change

We are often asked why JCCI is so successful in creating positive change in Northeast Florida. You may recall that we were designated one of 19 “Solutions for America” after a three-year study of our process and results by the Pew Partnership for Civic Change. We reply that our results come from two critical factors: first, the wonderful volunteers without whom we could not exist; and second, the process we follow, built around a research-tested Model for Community Change.

We are pleased to have served Jacksonville for the last 36 years, and we look forward to many more years of making lasting change. For more information about how JCCI works with volunteers to change our community, and how you can be a part of that process, visit our web site at www.jcci.org.

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Title Sponsor

Champions

Lazzara Family Foundation

American Public Dialogue

Primary funding for this report was provided by United Way of Northeast Florida, with the generous support of our Title Sponsor, Champions, survey partners, and the Northeast Florida community.