2002 Indicators for Progress by JCCI

Quality of Life in Jacksonville: Indicators for Progress 2002

Jacksonville Community Council Inc.

Dedicated to the memory of Marian Chambers: Visionary for Jacksonvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life and JCCI Executive Director from 1979 through 1994

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction

Methodology

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Parameters and limitations

Improvements and changes in the 2002 update Population figures

General characteristics of Duval County and its people Elements of the quality of life

Guidelines for selecting and maintaining meaningful and useful community indicators Members of the 2002 Quality of Life Committee and staff Progress toward Targets for 2005

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Quality of Life indicators (Each Element is introduced with a divider page.): § Achieving Educational Excellence § Growing a Vibrant Economy § Preserving the Natural Environment § Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony § Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation § Sustaining a Healthy Community § Maintaining Responsive Government § Moving Around Efficiently § Keeping the Community Safe Appendix (following the nine Elements of indicators): Telephone survey . . . . . . . . Price deflators . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville Community Council Inc. . .

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INTRODUCTION The Quality of Life project is based on a strong motivation for community improvement in Jacksonville/Duval County, Florida and surrounding counties in Northeast Florida. This is an explicitly stated goal of the City of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, and the Jacksonville Community Council Inc. (JCCI). The project represents an effort to monitor progress on an annual basis by means of selected representative quantitative indicators. Positive trends can be highlighted, recognized, and actively maintained; the beginnings of negative trends can be detected and action taken to address problems.

The quality of life is, admittedly, a vague and elusive concept. For the purposes of this effort it refers to a feeling of well-being, fulfillment, or satisfaction resulting from factors in the external environments. For many people the quality of close interpersonal relationships, rather than the external environments, is the primary factor in determining happiness. Nevertheless, this project concentrates on the external environments, examining the quality of life from a community perspective.

METHODOLOGY In 1985, over 100 volunteers met in subcommittees under the leadership of a steering committee appointed by the president of JCCI in consultation with the Chamber. A model of the quality of life was developed, including nine Elements. Specific indicators were selected within each Element, based on agreed upon criteria. Data were then collected for each indicator from the mid-1970s through 1984 or 1985. Beginning with the 1986 update, data for all indicators are reported starting with 1983 (for education indicators, the 1982-83 school year). Data for each annual update are available only through the previous year. Thus, for example, the 2002 update reports data for most indicators through 2001 (2000-01 for school-year data). Several of the indicators selected measure public opinion. A telephone survey was designed to obtain data for these indicators. This survey was conducted by AT&T American Transtech each September from 1985 through 1992. Beginning in 1993, it was conducted by American Public Dialogue. Information on survey methodology and survey results is included in the Appendix. Changes in indicators made in 1991 and in 2000 led to alterations in certain of the survey questions. Otherwise, the same questions have been asked annually each year. The years shown for each indicator displaying telephone-survey results represent the years the survey was conducted. In several cases, the answers to the survey questions provide information relating to the previous year. In 1991, new task forces involving over 140 volunteers reviewed the indicators. Several were eliminated because of questionable validity or unavailable data. Others were revised for clarity. Several new indicators were added, including four new telephone-survey questions. In addition to revising the indicator set, the volunteers in 1991 set community goals for the indicators. With Community Development Block Grant funding from the City of Jacksonville, JCCI staff researched trend projections, as well as existing standards and goals for the various indicators. Using this information, the task forces

established a Target for 2000 for each indicator, adding a significant new dimension to the quality-of-life information. Finally, the task forces identified top-priority indicators for community action during the 1990s. In 2000, once more with funding support from the City of Jacksonville, another set of volunteer task forces again reviewed the Quality-of-Life indicators, many of them now 15 years old, and decided on a number of additional removals and revisions, plus some significant additions. Among the additions were seven new indicators measured by telephone-survey questions. All of these decisions were made based on careful consideration of the criteria for selecting and maintaining indicators (see below). Since the Targets for 2000 "came due" in that year, it was nearly time for the volunteers to assess progress over the last decade and to consider new community goals or targets. However, before taking on this task, the volunteers conducted a detailed process to upgrade the entire indicators set. Upgrading meant providing additional information for each indicator. That information included the following: q

Some indicators were determined to have a quality-of-life impact that was regional and that could not meaningfully be measured at the Duval County level alone. These have become regional indicato rs.

Other indicators were determined to have quality-of-life impacts that differ geographically from area to area within Duval County. For these, indicator data has been provided at sub-county levels, although these indicators have remained county indicators.

Some indicators were found to be sensitive to time. Most importantly, a shortterm positive trend for an indicator can sometimes lead to a negative trend in the long run. This is especially evident in certain indicators relating to economic growth.

2 Priorities were set for the indicators within each Element and for the nine Elements themselves, according to their relative importance in terms of the need for citizens and decision makers: § to know about and understand the indicator or Element; and § to take community action designed to improve the quality of life in relation to the indicator or Element.

Some indicators were found to be sensitive to geography. Most importantly, negative trends of some indicators can "flow" into other areas, even as trends are improving in the initial areas. For instance, reducing crime in one area may simply move it to other areas, rather than eliminating it. In another example, efforts in one area to reduce air pollution may be negated by pollution blowing from other nearby areas.

Most of the indicators were found to have important linkages with other indicators. In some of these linkages, a positive trend of one indicator is likely to reinforce a positive trend of another indicator. In other cases, positive movement of one indicator may undermine the positive trend of another indicator. Understanding and reporting these linkages is important because effective community decision making to improve the quality of life depends on consciously seeking to encourage reinforcing linkages, while minimizing the effects of undermining linkages.

In 2001, after indicator data for 2000 became available, volunteer task forces met to assess the degree of success the community has had during the 1990s toward meeting its Targets for 2000. The volunteers then set new community goals, Targets for 2005. The experience of the 1990s revealed the down side of trying to set goals for a full decade in the future. Setting "accurate" targets turned out to be quite difficult, and, having set them, having to live with them for ten years diminished needed flexibility for the community to alter its goals based on shifting realities. Therefore, the new set of targets was set for only five years into the future.

PARAMETERS AND LIMITATIONS q

The indicators are focused on Jacksonville/Duval County, Florida, because the purpose is to measure progress in the quality of life in the urban center of the expanding Jacksonville metropolitan area. Reflecting the interdependence of quality-of-life issues across the entire Northeast Florida region, some of the indicators measure progress at the regional level. The region includes Baker, Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns Counties, in addition to Duval. Other indicators report data at sub-county levels to reflect significant differences in the quality of life within Duval County.

The indicators are not of equal importance in measuring the quality of life. As part of the Targets 2000 project in 1991, a "most important" indicator was selected in each Element. In addition, the Elements were ranked. Education was considered the most important, followed closely by the Economy, Public Safety, Natural Environment, Health, and Social Environment, followed closely by Government/Politics, Culture/Recreation, and Mobility, grouped together.

In 2000, the Indicator Upgrade Project set new priorities among the indicators in each Element and among the Elements. Priorities were based on two considerations —relative importance in terms of the need for public and decision-maker awareness and in terms of the need for community action for positive change. The order of Elements and indicators in this document reflects the priorities set in 2000.

The indicators compare data over time, revealing longitudinal trend lines. Although the indicators do not compare Duval County with other geographic areas, comparative data are included for information, where available, in the caveats and explanations section of each indicator.

Some of the indicators are measured in relation to the population rather than with raw numbers. The purpose of this choice is to eliminate the effect of a growing population on indicator trend lines so that real progress will be revealed.

The telephone survey is designed to capture public perceptions and behaviors. The fact that it is conducted by telephone builds a bias into the results, since disproportionate numbers of lower income persons have no telephone. The demographic results of the survey reveal this bias.

All dollar amounts have been expressed in constant dollars, to eliminate the influence of inflation over time. The Appendix of this report includes an explanation of the price deflators used to convert all dollar figures to constant 2001 dollars.

Quality cannot be assessed exclusively through quantifiable indicators. Important qualitative measures of progress have not been included among these indicators if they cannot somehow be quantified.

The reader should be cautious about drawing conclusions about trends. Apparent short-term trends may change quickly, and even the longer trends of 17 or 18 years now available for some of the indicators may be altered significantly as additional years of data are added.

No attempt has been made to arrive at an overall, bottom-line score or index of the quality of life in Jacksonville. Although many of the indicators are closely linked, community improvement can be accomplished only by working indicator by indicator. A single index would tend to hide specific aspects of the quality of life that deserve celebration because of progress made, as well as aspects that deserve the community’s attention to bring about improvements.

IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES IN THE 2002 UPDATE Like the original Quality of Life report in 1985 and the previous annual updates published in 1986 through 2001, this 2002 update stands alone as a report on Jacksonville’s quality of life. For many indicators it displays data tables for 15 years (1987 through 2001) because of space limitations; although the accompanying graph displays data for 19 years (1983 through 2001). For indicators coming from the annual telephone survey, with the exception of four new questions added in 1991 and seven new questions added in 2000, each indicator’s table includes data for 15 years (1988 through 2002), although the graph includes data for 17 years (1985 through 2002). The 2002 document contains more than the regular annual update. As the result of the work of a target-setting task force with nine work groups, this document replaces the old Targets for 2000 with a new Target for 2005 for each of the indicators, including those added in 2000. As in previous years, volunteers on the annual review committee also assigned a “Gold Star” and “Red Flag” to certain indicators, indicating positive trends deserving of celebration and negative trends deserving the community’s attention toward improvement. In addition, the document provides updated information, based on the new targets, on those indicators that already have achieved their Targets for 2005. Because 2000 was a U.S. Census year, some of the indicators in this document show recalculated numbers for 1991 through 1999. Between Censuses, the document relies on population estimates to calculate the indicators based on data per-person, per 1,000 people, etc. After new Census become available, the source of these estimates adjusts all of its numbers for the previous nine years. These revised estimates are then used to recalculate indicator figures. See below for details.

In 2002, the indicators task forces worked to amalgamate, or bring together, this indicator document with the Creating a Community Agenda: Indicators of Health and Human Services document, also produced by JCCI, which has been published annually since 1995. A description of the amalgamation process is available in the new Indicators for Progress document. As part of that process, the descriptions of the nine Elements have changed. The volunteers who have served on indicators task forces continue to identify additional indicators they wish could be added to the indicator set but have not been because of a lack of available data. These include potential indicators on: § § § § § § § § §

Employer satisfaction with local public-school preparation of graduates for entrylevel positions Preschooler academic readiness for public school Disparity between per-person income of African Americans and that of white people Acres of wetlands remaining or acres of wetlands filled for development Number of annual billboard permits issued by the City A measure of the adequacy of drainage by neighborhood Number of employees commuting by alternatives to their private automobile Average number of rides provided weekly by the coordinated special-needs transportation system Number of Amtrak passengers going through the Jacksonville station annually

POPULATION FIGURES Use of accurate population figures is important for the many indicators that are calculated per person or per 1,000 or 100,000 people. The total population figures for Duval County used in this report are those published annually by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) at the University of Florida. Although these figures are estimates extrapolated from decennial U.S. Census figures, they are the most accurate figures available at the county level. The population figures used in the 2001 update reflect the results of and estimates based on the 2000 U.S. Census. In 2001, BEBR recalculated its estimates for the years 1991 through 1999. These revised estimates have been used here for all population-based indicators. The Duval County population figures are as follows:

1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992

592,230 604,962 619,078 633,740 645,924 656,393 663,419 672,971 684,750 696,169

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

705,369 714,969 720,685 729,089 742,751 756,402 764,961 778,879 793,898 3

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DUVAL COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE The indicators of the quality of life presented in this report all occur and change within the context of the physical and demographic characteristics of Jacksonville/Duval County, Florida. This section summarizes aspects of these characteristics.

The population contains ethnic minority groups, the largest of which is an AfricanAmerican population. The proportion of the total population who are people of color is gradually increasing. It rose from 22.7 percent in 1975 to 35.0 percent in 2000.

Geography

The size of American households has been decreasing in recent years, and Jacksonville's population reflects this national trend. The average household size decreased sharply from 3.58 persons in 1975 to 2.53 by 1991. The average household size in 2001 remains about the same at 2.51.

Duval County covers 840 square miles, of which 74 are water. It is located on the flat Atlantic Ocean coastal plain in the northeast corner of Florida. Besides the oceanfront, the major geographic feature of the area is the St. Johns River and its tributaries, which meander through the county. The waterways have presented a challenge for land transportation, funneling road and highway networks over bridges at certain locations. They have also provided an opportunity for economic development through commercial seaport and U.S. Navy activities. The county's location at the most western point along the United States Atlantic coast has contributed to making Jacksonville a major transfer point for water-land transport. In addition, both the ocean and waterways provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

Climate Jacksonville/Duval County is located at 30 degrees north latitude, a latitude normally associated with subtropical desert conditions and sunshine. Yet the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico brings greater humidity and ample precipitation to the area, allowing the growth of the lush subtropical vegetation and flowers, which led Spanish explorers to name the area Florida. Average annual precipitation is about 53 inches, much of which falls in summer thunder showers. Temperatures range fairly uniformly each day in summer from the 70s (Fahrenheit) to 90s. More variability is experienced in winter, when temperature ranges vary from the 60s to 80s on some days to the 20s to 40s on a few days. An average of 15 overnight freezes occur annually, but on almost all winter days temperatures rise over the freezing mark. The highest temperature recorded at the Jacksonville airport is 105; the lowest is 11.

Population The total population of Duval County was 793,898 in 2001, as estimated based on the 2000 U.S. Census. In 1960 it was 455,411. Total population growth between 1960 and 1970 was 16.1 percent; between 1970 and 1980 it slowed to 8.0 percent; between 1980 and 1990 it accelerated to 17.9 percent, and between 1990 and 2000 continued to expand by 15.7 percent. The population is gradually aging, consistent with national trends. Between 1975 and 2000, the population group of ages 0 to 17 decreased from 28.6 percent to 26.3 percent of the total. During the same period, the segment with ages 65 and over increased from 9.7 percent to 10.5 percent of the total.

Per person income has been increasing in Jacksonville. In 1974, annual per-capita personal income was $5,416 ($16,925 in 2001 dollars). The 2000 figure, adjusted to 2001 dollars is $28,831, revealing a 70 percent real-dollar increase over 27 years. Of course, not all Jacksonville residents have benefited equally from this average increase. The 2000 U.S. Census indicates that 11.7 percent of persons in Duval County had incomes in 1999 below the official poverty level. This represents an improvement from the poverty rate of 12.8 percent reported in the 1990 Census. The 2000 Census reported the poverty rate for the region of Duval, Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns Counties combined at 10.5 percent. The 2000 U.S. Census also gives an indication of the quality of housing for Jacksonville residents. That census identified 329,778 housing units. Six percent, or 20,139 units, were identified as being substandard. A 1999 estimate by the Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing put the number at almost 37,000. As the population of Duval County increases, the labor force also is expanding. In 1977 the total civilian labor force numbered 244,985, with an unemployment rate of 5.7 percent. By 2001, it had increased to 401,106, with a lower unemployment rate of 4.5 percent. The number of active-duty military personnel in the greater Jacksonville area was 22,059 in 2001. The slower population growth during the 1970s, along with the overall shift toward an older population, caused a long-term decrease in public-school enrollments, which was reversed as population again grew more rapidly during the 1980s and 1990s. Total Duval County enrollment in fall 1975 was 111,490 students. By the early 1980s enrollment had fallen below 100,000. Since then, it has increased fairly steadily to 127,140 in fall 2002. The number of students enrolled in private schools for the 200102 school year was 26,743, or 17.4 percent of the total student population that year.

Economy

Government

The economy of Jacksonville/Duval County is diversified and growing. Apart from retailing and service industries, core segments of the local economy have included insurance; train, truck, and sea transport; wholesale warehousing; finance and banking; manufacturing (especially wood product industries); and government (especially local government and the Navy). More recently, high-technology industries have begun to locate in Jacksonville, further diversifying and strengthening the economy.

The consolidated government of the City of Jacksonville and Duval County provides most local governmental services on a countywide basis. This government has a strong mayor-council structure with a 19-member City Council, five elected at-large and 14 by district. A county sheriff, seven school board members, and several other public officials also are elected. Elected officials hold office for four years. Within the county the small municipalities of Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Baldwin maintain separate local governments. Because of consolidation, no unincorporated areas exist within Duval County.

In 2001, civilian employment in the Jacksonville metropolitan area's economy was distributed as follows: Services Retail trade Government Finance, insurance, and real estate Manufacturing Transportation, communication, and public utilities Wholesale trade Construction

36% 18% 12% 10% 7% 7% 5% 5%

The total 2001-02 general-government budget of the Consolidated City of Jacksonville, excluding the independent authorities, was about $970 million. The general government employed about 7,129 people. Sources Figures for this summary were collected from several sources. The primary sources are the U.S. Census and the Florida Statistical Abstract published annually by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research at the University of Florida.

ELEMENTS OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE The quality of life is measured in relation to nine major Elements:

opportunities in the region for cultural and artistic enrichment and for recreational, leisure, and entertainment activities.

Achieving Educational Excellence Educational 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 th opportunities in pre-K to 12 grade, higher education, and life-long learning, based on their educational needs and desire to learn.

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.

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.

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

Preserving the Natural Environment The resources of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Moving Around Efficiently 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.

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 enhance the social environment, and citizens share social interactions characterized by equality of opportunity and racial harmony. Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Citizens desire, support, have access to, and actively patronize a great diversity of

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. 5

GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING AND MAINTAINING MEANINGFUL AND USEFUL COMMUNITY INDICATORS For the purposes of this project, an indicator is defined as a quantitative measure of the quality of community life. Perfection in the selection of these indicators is not possible. An indicator that is meaningful (provides valuable information) and useful (provides guidance toward community improvement) usually reflects a combination of idealism (what we would like to measure) and pragmatism (what we are able to measure). Based on these concepts, the Quality of Life indicators have been selected and are maintained based on the following criteria: q

Importance: The indicator measures an aspect of the community’s quality of life which a diverse group of people in the community would agree is important, in relation to the community’s vision.

Policy relevance: The indicator measures an aspect of the community’s quality of life concerning which the community can achieve positive change through public decision making and policies at the community level.

Responsiveness: The indicator responds relatively quickly and noticeably to real changes in the quality of life, as revealed by changes in the direction or slope of the indicator’s trend line.

Validity: If the indicator’s trend line moves either upward or downward, a diverse group of people in the community would agree on whether the quality of life is improving or declining.

Understandability: The indicator measures an aspect of the community’s quality of life in a way that most citizens can easily understand and interpret, in relation to their own lives.

Clarity: The indicator uses clear measures that filter out extraneous factors. For instance, dollar indicators are reported in deflated, constant dollars; per-person rates are used where appropriate to factor out population growth; and raw numbers are used where total magnitudes are important.

Outcome orientation: Where possible, the indicator measures a community outcome—the actual condition of the quality of life (e.g. the crime rate). Alternatively, it measures an outcome of the community’s response to a qualityof-life issue (e.g. police response time) rather than the input of the response itself (e.g. number of police officers).

Asset orientation: Where possible, the indicator measures a positive aspect of the community’s quality of life (the community’s assets rather than its liabilities) so that an increase in the indicator’s trend line reveals community improvement (e.g. the high-school graduation rate rather than the dropout rate).

Anticipation: The indicator anticipates future quality-of-life conditions rather than reacting to past trends. A “leading” indicator (e.g. cigarettes sold) is more useful than a “lagging” indicator (e.g. lung-cancer deaths) because it allows a proactive community response.

Availability, timeliness, stability, and reliability: Data for the indicator are readily available and affordably accessible annually from a credible public or private source. If the data come from multiple sources, staff can readily compile and calculate the indicator numbers. Data are consistently collected, compiled, and calculated in the same way each year.

Representativeness: Taken together, the indicator set, and the indicators within each Element, cover all the major dimensions of the community’s quality of life.

2002 QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE Deborah Walters, chair Kimberly Arb Tim Ballentine Elizabeth Brooke Thomas Bryant Joy Burgess

Jim Coughlin Bill Kwapil Mark Middlebrook Ginny Myrick Sallie O’Hara

Melanie Patz Loren Puffer Anna Scheu Tom Welch Don Wiggins

JCCI STAFF Lois Chepenik Executive Director

Ben Warner Associate Director

Laura Lane Community Planner

Mickee Brown Community Planner

Michelle Simkulet Controller

PROGRESS TOWARD TARGETS FOR 2005 The 1991 Targets 2000 project added a new dimension to measurement of the quality of life in Jacksonville, which was updated in 2001 by the setting of new Targets for 2005. Each target represents a goal set at a level felt to be both desirable and attainable by the year 2005. Each year, observers of the quality of life have the opportunity to assess how well Jacksonville is moving toward achieving these targets.

The volunteers also selected a single indicator in each of the nine elements, which they felt to be most important in terms of achieving its target by the year 2005. Tracking progress toward meeting these targets, as summarized on this page, is thus particularly significant. Between 2000 and 2001, (2001 and 2002 for the s urveybased indicators), the trends toward achieving these targets were as follows. See the appropriate indicator page in this document for important details and caveats:

Achieving Educational Excellence: Public high-school graduation rate

Sustaining a Healthy Community: Disparity in resident infant deaths per 1,000 live births between people of color and white people

99-00 57.4%

00-01 55.9%

Target for 2005 78%

Comment: Changes in the late 1990s in how the state calculates the graduation rate and in graduation requirements have concerned some that the rate is unduly pessimistic. However, given those state s tandards, the graduation rate continued to decline in 2001. Growing a Vibrant Economy: Net employment growth 2000 16,722

2001 -3,896

Target for 2005 avg. 8,000 annually

2000 145%

2000 336

2001 337

Target for 2005 335

Maintaining Responsive Government: Percentage of people surveyed who rate the quality of Jacksonville city-government elected leadership "good" or "excellent" (telephone survey) 2001 63%

2001 55%

2002 50%

Target for 2005 45%

Comment: The indicator decreased in 2002, but the gap between white respondents and people of color widened. Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation: selected major public facilities 2000 422

2001 343

2002 57%

Target for 2005 70%

Comment: After rising steadily since 1993, the indicator declined in 2000 and 2001, remaining far from its Target for 2005. Moving Around Efficiently: Percentage of working people surveyed who report commuting times of 25 minutes or less (telephone survey) 2001 64%

Comment: The indicator remained above its Target for 2005. Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony: Percentage of people surveyed who report that they believe racism to be a local problem (telephone survey)

Target for 2005 75%

Comment: The indicator decreased in 2001, but only because infant death rates for both people of color and white people increased in 2001.

Comment: After averaging 9,293 new filled jobs annually between 1990-2000, the community lost 3,896 jobs in 2001. Preserving the Natural Environment: Number of days the Air Quality Index is in the good range

2001 108%

2002 68%

Target for 2005 70%

Comment: After dropping sharply in 2000, the indicator has risen in 2001 and 2002, approaching its Target for 2005. Keeping the Community Safe: Index Crimes per 100,000 people

violent nonviolent

2000 1,092 5,856

2001 970 5,852

Target for 2005 950 5,400

Total public events/performances at Target for 2005 550

Comment: Both crime rates declined in 2001, though they remain above their Target for 2005.

Comment: After increasing steadily in the late 1990s, the indicator sharply decreased in 2001.

ACHIEVING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Educational 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.

Public high-school graduation rate

Percentage of public-school 10th graders taking the FCAT who achieve at levels 4 or 5 in reading and in math

Average public-school teacher salary

Percentage of public-school students attending desegregated schools

Percentage of public-school teachers holding advanced degrees

Percentage of people surveyed who report believing that the quality of Duval County public education is “excellent” or “good” (telephone survey)

Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded

Total student participation in noncredit higher-education programs

¶ = Gold Star (indicator moving in positive direction) O = Red Flag (indicator moving in negative direction)

= Target for 2005 has been met

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #1

PUBLIC HIGH-SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE Trends:

1986-87

1987-88

1988-89

1989-90

1990-91

1991-92

1992-93

1993-94

1994-95

1995-96

1996-97

1997-98

1998-99

1999-00

2000-01

70.2%

67.0%

66.5%

72.6%

76.1%

77.4%

84.0%

78.2%

77.4%

71.5%

68.7%

69.2%

58.7%

57.4%

55.9%

Target for 2005: Achieve a public high-school graduation rate of at least 78 percent The 1991 Targets 2000 Task Force and the 2000 Upgrade Task Force both selected the Public High-School Graduation Rate as the most important indicator in the Education Element. This indicator was also selected as the top-priority indicator among all the indicators for community action during the 1990s and again from 2000 through 2005.

100%

80%

60%

40%

Source: Florida Department of Education 20%

Method of calculation: 20 00 -01

19 98 -99

19 96 -97

Year

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19 92 -93

19 90 -91

19 88 -89

19 86 -87

19 84 -85

19 82 -83

Number of students who graduate from high school within four years, as tracked by student I.D. numbers.

Note: The break in the graph reflects a change in how the State of Florida calculates the graduation rate.

Sub-county measures: Graduation rates varied among Duval County high schools in 200001, from a low of 28.9 percent at A. Philip Randolph Academy to a high of 91.8 percent at Stanton College Preparatory School. High schools with defined attendance zones within the county were grouped geographically, with the following results:

Arlington/Beaches Northside Southside Westside

Highest 58.9% (Fletcher) 40.1% (Raines) 59.2% (Mandarin) 73.0% (Baldwin)

Lowest 56.3% (Parker) 33.7% (Jackson) 41.0% (Englewood) 38.6% (Lee)

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on the graduation rate: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in public-school free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action that reduces the poverty rate would have a positive influence on increasing the graduation rate. q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #2 Substantiated reports of child abuse and neglect. Community action that reduces child abuse and neglect would have a positive influence on increasing the graduation rate.

q Maintaining Responsive Government #2 Percentage of people surveyed who rate the quality of Duval County School Board elected leadership “good” or “excellent”. Community action that improves the quality of School Board leadership would have a positive influence on increasing the graduation rate. In addition, this indicator on the graduation rate has strong links that influence the trends of 19 indicators in other Elements, especially Maintaining Responsive Government (7), Growing a Vibrant Economy (4), and Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony (3), as well as Sustaining a Healthy Community (2), Keeping the Community Safe (2), and Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation (1).

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures the graduation rate using the State of Florida’s official means of calculation. Beginning in 1998-99, graduation was calculated as the proportion of students starting 9th grade who complete high school within four years, earning a standard diploma, special diploma, or GED. Certificates of completion are not counted as part of the graduation rate. Using student I.D. numbers in a statewide database, the new calculation takes into account transfers from one school district to another within Florida, though not transfers to or from out of state. q Before 1999, the graduation rate was determined by dividing the number of high school graduates in the school district by the number of students starting ninth grade, four years earlier, in the same district. Because of the change in calculation method, graduation rates before 1999 cannot be compared with those after. q Beginning in 1990-91, General Equivalency Diplomas (GEDs) were included along with diplomas in calculating the graduation rate. In 2001, 405 (4.4 percent) of all Duval County graduates received a GED. q The decline in the graduation rate since 1992-93 may reflect, in part, difficulties experienced by some students from recently legislated increases in the academic requirements for public -school graduation in Florida. The effects of more stringent graduation requirements became more prominent as students first affected reached the 12th grade, especially after about 1998.

q The graduation rate for Florida public high schools was 71.1 percent in 1990 and 63.8 percent in 2001. Nationwide, the graduation rate (not including GEDs) was 71.5 percent in 1989 and 67.1 percent in 2000. The State of Florida had a goal of reaching an 85 percent graduation rate by 1992. The national government expressed a goal of achieving a 90 percent graduation rate by the year 2000. q In 1992-93, a program was initiated to recruit high-school dropouts to obtain a high-school diploma. In 1992-93, these dropouts were encouraged to obtain a GED, contributing to the increase in the graduation rate that year. In subsequent years, students were encouraged to get a standard diploma. q The indicator does not include a substantial but unknown number of students who graduate from high school but who take longer than four years. Some of these graduate from programs, especially in exceptional education and vocational education, which are not designed to be completed within four years. For example, 58.7 percent of Duval County Public School students graduated from high school within four years in 1998-99. When updated to include students who graduated within five years, the rate increases 4.6 points to 63.3 percent. q In 2000-01, the Duval County Public Schools graduated 4,896 students with a high-school diploma. Of those, 2,862, or 58 percent, continued their education in college, technical school, or community college.

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #1 Public high-school graduation rate

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #2

PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC-SCHOOL 10th GRADERS TAKING THE FCAT WHO ACHIEVE AT LEVELS 4 OR 5 IN READING AND IN MATH Trends:

1986-87

1987-88

1988-89

1989-90

1990-91

1991-92

1992-93

1993-94

1994-95

1995-96

1996-97

1997-98

1998-99

1999-00

2000-01

18% 9%

25% 9%

32% 16%

Math Reading

Targets for 2005: Achieve a level of: at least 50 percent scoring at levels 4 or 5 in math and at least 30 percent scoring at levels 4 or 5 in reading.

100% Math Reading

80%

60%

40%

20%

Source: Florida Department of Education

Year

Method of calculation: Number of 10th graders taking FCAT who achieve at Level 4 or Level 5 = Percentage achieving at Number of 10th graders tested Levels 4 and 5

20 00 -01

19 98 -99

19 96 -97

19 94 -95

19 92 -93

19 90 -91

19 88 -89

19 86 -87

19 84 -85

19 82 -83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on student achievement. q

Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of publicschool students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action that reduces poverty would have a positive influence on increasing student achievement. Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #2 Substantiated reports of child abuse and neglect per 1,000 children under 18. Community action that reduces the incidence of child abuse and neglect would have a positive influence on increasing student achievement.

Maintaining Responsive Government #2 Percentage of people surveyed who rate the quality of Duval County School Board elected leadership “good” or “excellent”. Community action that improves the quality of School Board leadership would have a positive influence on increasing student achievement.

Keeping the Community Safe #2 Reported number of “class-three” violations of the public school code of student conduct. Community action that reduces the number of violations would have a positive influence on increasing student achievement.

In addition, this indicator on student achievement has strong links that influence the trends of five indicators in other Elements, including employment growth, unemployment, and poverty in Growing a Vibrant Economy, births to teen mothers in Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony, and perceptions of School Board leadership in Maintaining Responsive Government.

Caveats and Explanations: q

For a number of years, the Duval County Public Schools used a 1982 version of the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) and then the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS) to measure student achievement across the whole school system. Each of these is a nationally norm-referenced test whose results are reported as percentile scores. Theoretically, an “average” school system would tend to score at the 50th percentile. A previous test-score indicator measured these percentile scores.

The Duval County Public Schools administers the test to all students in the 10th grade except those whose physical handicap or level of mental retardation is so severe as to preclude testing.

In 2001, statewide, 17 percent of 10th -grade students achieved at Level 4 or Level 5 in reading, and 35 percent achieved at Level 5 or Level 4 in math.

In 1997, the State of Florida inaugurated, for use in all public-school districts, a new test called the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT). This test contains sections on reading and math. Results are reported as achievement scores, which are also ranked into five categories called Levels, from a low of 1 to a high of 5. Level 4 results reflect successful performance on most questions but on only some of the more challenging questions. Level 5 results reflect successful performance on even the most challenging questions. This indicator reports the percentage of 10th -grade students achieving at Level 4 or Level 5 in reading and in math.

In Northeast Florida counties, comparable percentages for 2001 were as follows: Reading Math Baker 14% 41% Clay 20% 41% Duval 16% 32% Nassau 17% 36% St. Johns 26% 46%

The FCAT test was field-tested in all Florida public school districts in 1997 to establish a baseline. The test is given in February of each academic year. No data for this test are available for previous years.

q In 2000, Duval County students began taking a version of the FCAT that allows comparisons with national test scores. In 2001, the median score for Duval County tenth graders taking the reading FCAT was the same as or higher than 50 percent of the nation’s 10th graders. For the math test, the equivalent figure was 61 percent.

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #2 Percentage of public-school 10th-graders taking the FCAT who achieve at Levels 4 or 5 in reading and in math

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #3

AVERAGE PUBLIC-SCHOOL TEACHER SALARY Trends:

1986-87

1987-88

1988-89

1989-90

1990-91

1991-92

1992-93

1993-94

1994-95

1995-96

1996-97

1997-98

1998-99

1999-00

2000-01

$34,538

$33,943

$33,590

$34,858

$35,759

$34,646

$34,703

$35,130

$35,769

$35,614

$35,404

$34,760

$36,334

$36,592

$37,913

Target for 2005: Achieve an average teacher salary of at least $45,593 in 2001 constant dollars

$50,000

$40,000

$30,000

$20,000

$10,000

2001 $$

Source: Florida Department of Education

Actual $$

$0 -83 82 19

-85 84 19

-87 86 19

-89 88 19

-91 90 19

-93 92 19

Year

-95 94 19

-97 96 19

-99 98 19

-01 00 20

Note: The break in the graph reflects a change in the data source. Numbers before and after may not be exactly comparable. See the caveats on the next page for details.

Method of calculation: Total adjusted Duval Co. teacher salaries = Average public Total Duval County teachers school teacher salary

Linkage: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on teacher salaries.

In addition, this indicator on teacher salaries has a strong link that influences the trend of the indicator on the quality of School Board leadership in the Maintaining Responsive Government Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q Salary figures have been adjusted to 2001 constant dollars using the Chain-type Price Index: Personal Consumption/All (see appendix for explanation). q Beginning in 1996-97, the source for data has been the Florida Department of Education. Prior to that, the source was the Duval County Public Schools. Since the two have documented average salary slightly differently, the figures from the two sources are not exactly comparable. 1986-87 Salary: Lowest $24,709 Highest $47,718

q The 2000-01 average public-school salary in Florida was $38,230. q Maximum adjusted salary ranges for Duval County teachers are shown below. The range, as well as the average salary, affects the ability to attract and retain qualified people in a teaching career.

1987-88

1988-89

1989-90

1990-91

1991-92

1992-93

1993-94

1994-95

1995-96

1996-97

1997-98

1998-99

1999-00

2000-01

$25,175 $49,130

$25,214 $48,429

$25,641 $49,560

$25,988 $51,020

$25,210 $49,073

$24,620 $47,925

$25,287 $49,284

$25,785 $49,525

$25,521 $49,370

$26,562 $50,884

$27,041 $50,345

$26,507 $51,072

$26,545 $51,469

$27,510 $53,340

Note: Lowest = lowest entry salary with bachelor's degree and no experience. Highest = highest possible salary with doctoral degree and over 17 years experience.

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #3 Average public-school teacher salary

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #4

PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC-SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING DESEGREGATED SCHOOLS Trends:

1986-87

1987-88

1988-89

1989-90

1990-91

1991-92

1992-93

1993-94

1994-95

1995-96

1996-97

1997-98

1998-99

1999-00

2000-01

54.2%

52.4%

53.9%

50.5%

47.1%

41.0%

49.0%

53.9%

54.7%

56.1%

62.8%

62.9%

63.7%

62.1%

62.5%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 90 percent of students

100%

attending desegregated schools 80%

60%

40%

Source: Duval County Public Schools

20%

Year

Method of calculation: Total Duval County public-school students attending schools with Percentage of publicdesegregated student bodies = school students attending Total Duval County publicdesegregated schools school students

20 00 -01

19 98 -99

19 96 -97

19 94 -95

19 92 -93

19 90 -91

19 88 -89

19 86 -87

19 84 -85

19 82 -83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on desegregated schools: q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #1 Percentage of people surveyed who report that they believe racism to be a local problem. Community action to reduce perceptions that racism is a problem in the community would have a positive influence on increasing desegregation in the public schools. q Maintaining Responsive Government #9 Percentage of local elected officials who are people of color. Community action to elect people of color to local offices commensurate with their proportion in the population would have a positive influence on increasing desegregation in the public schools.

q Maintaining Responsive Government #2 Percentage of people surveyed who rate the quality of Duval County School Board elected leadership “good” or “excellent”. Community action to improve the quality of School Board leadership would have a positive influence on increasing desegregation in the public schools. In addition, this indicator on desegregated schools has strong links that influence the trends of four indicators in other Elements, including perceptions of and experience with racism and employment discrimination charges in Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony and commuting-time in Moving Around Efficiently. Improving the desegregation of schools has a negative influence on commuting times.

Caveats and Explanations: q A desegregated school is a school in which the student body is at least 20 percent black and at least 45 percent white. This is the definition used in the 1990 Desegregation Stipulation and Agreement between the Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP and the Duval County School Board. q Desegregating a student body may not in itself improve the quality of education. q The 1990 Desegregation Stipulation and Agreement calls for "maximum practical" desegregation of all schools, in accordance with the definition used in the agreement, beginning in the 199192 school year.

q In the 1991-92 school year, mandatory busing was abolished. Voluntary busing was established through the magnet school program. School officials expected an initial decrease in the number of students attending desegregated schools. q The positive trend line since 1991-92 may reflect the beneficial effects of the choice-based, magnet-school approach to desegregation adopted that year. Although measurable progress has been made, the possibility of ever achieving 100 percent desegregation in a diverse school district the size of that in Duval County seems remote. q

In 1999, the federal district court declared the Duval County Public Schools “unitary,” indicating the end of court-ordered desegregation. The decision was upheld on appeal in 2001.

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #4 Percentage of public-school students attending desegregated schools

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #5

PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC-SCHOOL TEACHERS HOLDING ADVANCED DEGREES Trends:

1986-87

1987-88

1988-89

1989-90

1990-91

1991-92

1992-93

1993-94

1994-95

1995-96

1996-97

1997-98

1998-99

1999-00

2000-01

38%

37%

N/A

37%

36%

37%

34%

35%

33%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 45 percent of teachers holding advanced degrees

50%

45%

40%

35%

Source: Duval County Public Schools 30%

Method of calculation: Total Duval County public-school teachers Percentage of holding masters/specialist/doctoral degrees = teachers holding Total Duval County public-school teachers advanced degrees

20 00 -01

19 98 -99

19 96 -97

Year

19 94 -95

19 92 -93

19 90 -91

19 88 -89

19 86 -87

19 84 -85

19 82 -83

25%

Linkage: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on teacher advanced degrees.

In addition, this indicator on teacher advanced degrees has a strong link that influences the trend of the indicator on the quality of School Board leadership in the Maintaining Responsive Government Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q Holding an advanced degree does not necessarily result in more effective teaching. q In 2001, 40 percent of public-school teachers in Florida held advanced degrees. q Data were not available for 1991-92. q The State of Florida does not mandate advanced degree work for teachers. State recertification requires six continuing-education credit hours in a five -year period. These courses are not required to be related to advanced degrees.

q Duval County Public Schools does not reimburse teachers for the cost of college courses that they take. Upon completion of an advanced degree, teachers can expect an initial annual salary increase ranging between $1,150 and $3,825, depending on whether they earn a masters or doctoral degree and years of experience. q Since alternative sources of continuing education are less expensive and time-consuming than pursuing graduate studies, some teachers may improve their teaching skills and knowledge of the subject they teach without earning an advanced degree.

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #5 Percentage of public-school teachers holding advanced degrees

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #6

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO REPORT BELIEVING THAT THE QUALITY OF DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCATION IS “EXCELLENT” OR “GOOD” (telephone survey) Trends:

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

Excellent Good

7% 30%

6% 27%

TOTAL

37%

33%

Target for 2005: No Target for 2005 has been set because this Good

indicator was added in 2001.

Excellent

100%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult

80%

population, conducted annually in September 60%

40%

Method of calculation:

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?

20%

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

0% 19 85

People surveyed rating Duval Co. public education Percentage of people surveyed excellent or good = rating Duval Co. public education Total people surveyed excellent or good

Linkages: This indicator was added in 2001, after linkages among indicators were formally identified. The following indicator in another Element would appear to link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on the quality of public education: q Maintaining Responsive Government #2 Quality of School Board elected leadership. Community action that increases the quality of School Board leadership would have a positive influence on people's perceptions about the quality of the public education system.

In addition, this indicator on the quality of public education may have strong links that influence the trends of certain indicators in other Elements, especially the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element and perhaps also the Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony, Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation, Sustaining a Healthy Community, and Keeping the Community Safe Elements.

Caveats and Explanations: q Perceptions of quality may or may not reflect the actual quality of public education provided. However, citizen satisfaction itself is an important criterion for success in the delivery of all public services.

q The question on which this indicator is based was added to the telephone survey in 2001.

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #6 Percentage of people surveyed who report believing that the quality of Duval County public education is “excellent” or “good”

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #7

HIGHER-EDUCATION ACADEMIC DEGREES AND VOCATIONAL-TRAINING CERTIFICATES AWARDED Trends: 1986-87 Degrees: Voc(AS/AAS) 428 Assoc (AA) 855 Undergrad 1,144 Graduate 356

1987-88

1988-89

1989-90

1990-91

1991-92

1992-93

1993-94

1994-95

1995-96

1996-97

1997-98

1998-99

1999-00

2000-01

369 1,001 1,181 332

408 1,083 1,302 325

414 1,239 1,449 397

394 1,216 1,477 411

522 1,368 1,612 492

491 1,219 1,813 422

566 1,306 1,907 572

618 1,305 1,939 483

650 1,270 1,829 494

617 1,334 1,922 521

585 1,222 2,257 538

630 1,418 2,333 738

698 1,787 2,446 683

709 1,450 2,281 787

Voc. certific. 1,320

2,860

2,890

2,488

3,344

3,258

3,150

3,686

3,282

3,324

3,042

3,756

4,184

4,458

4,661

TOTAL

5,743

6,008

5,987

6,842

7,252

7,095

8,037

7,627

7,567

7,436

8,358

9,303

10,072

9,888

4,103

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 12,000 degrees and certificates awarded annually by local higher-education institutions

Degrees

Voc. Certificates

12,000

9,000

Source: Edward Waters College (EWC), Florida Community College at Jacksonville (FCCJ), Jacksonville University (JU), University of North Florida (UNF), and Florida Coastal School of Law

6,000

3,000

Year

Method of calculation: Total of degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded annually by EWC, FCCJ, JU, UNF, and the Florida Coastal School of Law

20 00 -01

19 98 -99

19 96 -97

19 94 -95

19 92 -93

19 90 -91

19 88 -89

19 86 -87

19 84 -85

19 82 -83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on degrees and certificates awarded: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action to increase the number of jobs filled may have a positive influence by increasing the local demand for higher-education degrees and vocational certificates. However, increasing numbers of jobs may also have a negative influence on the number of people choosing educational advancement over employment opportunity.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action to reduce poverty would have a positive influence on increasing the number of degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. In addition, this indicator on degrees and certificates awarded has strong links that influence the trends of 15 indicators in three other Elements, including Maintaining Responsive Government (7), Growing a Vibrant Economy (4), and Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation (4).

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #2 Unemployment rate. Community action to decrease the unemployment rate could have a negative influence on the number of people seeking advancement through higher-education degrees and vocational certificates instead of advancement through employment opportunity.

Caveats and Explanations: q In 2000, the indicator was expanded to include vocational-training q Figures do not include degrees awarded to local residents by highercertificates awarded as well as academic degrees. q Not all students earning degrees in Jacksonville are residents or remain in the area after completing their degrees. People seeking vocationaltraining certificates are more likely to reside locally and to remain to work locally after earning their certificates. q All academic degrees at the bachelor's level and above awarded by EWC, JU, UNF, and the Florida Coastal School of Law are included. The School of Law was added starting with 1998-99, when it first awarded degrees. The associate of arts, associate of science, and associate of applied science degrees awarded by FCCJ are included, as well as associate of arts degrees awarded by UNF. Vocational-training certificates awarded by FCCJ and JU are ni cluded (JU began issuing vocational-training certificates in 1999).

education institutions located outside of Duval County, which are offering increasing numbers of external degree and Internet-based programs locally. Figures also exclude degrees from local schools that do not offer a full college curriculum, such as business schools.

q While the Duval County population increased by 34 percent between 1983 and 2001, degrees and certificates awarded increased by 141 percent during the same period. q In 2001, FCCJ revised its figures for degrees awarded in 1999-00 after changeover to a new computer system appeared to create an anomaly in data reported.

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #8

TOTAL STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN NONCREDIT HIGHER-EDUCATION PROGRAMS Trends:

1986-87

1987-88

1988-89

1989-90

1990-91

1991-92

1992-93

1993-94

1994-95

1995-96

1996-97

1997-98

1998-99

1999-00

2000-01

59,079

58,741

68,832

73,032

75,378

73,290

79,058

83,730

85,368

86,088

90,990

73,980

68,988

48,806

46,694

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 90,000 people 120,000

participating in noncredit higher-education programs

Year

Method of calculation: Total number of students enrolled in noncredit vocational, continuing education, and enrichment programs at FCCJ, JU, and UNF.

20 00 -01

19 98 -99

19 96 -97

19 94 -95

19 92 -93

19 90 -91

19 88 -89

0 19 82 -83

Jacksonville University (JU), and the University of North Florida (UNF)

30,000

19 86 -87

Source : Florida Community College at Jacksonville (FCCJ),

60,000

19 84 -85

Students

90,000

Linkages: No indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator of noncredit enrollment.

This indicator on noncredit enrollment has strong links that influence the trends of three indicators in the Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Element: performances in public facilities, attendance at musical performances, and use of public libraries.

Caveats and Explanations: q Figures include students enrolled in nonacademic, continuingeducation courses, workshops, seminars, and other vocational, educational, or enrichment opportunities. The figures for UNF also include participants in seminars and workshops offered in Duval County by the University's Small Business Development Center (beginning in 1982-83) and Institute of Government (beginning in 1987-88). q Figures do not include students enrolled as participants in community-school programs offered in local public schools, except for those sponsored by FCCJ. q In 2000-01, the number of noncredit students at each institution was as follows: 27,099 at FCCJ and 19,595 at UNF. In 2000011, JU stopped offering noncredit courses; the previous year JU had 3,237 enrolled in noncredit courses.

q While the Duval County population has increased by 34 percent between 1983 and 2001, noncredit enrollment experienced a net decrease of 8 percent during the same period. Actually, noncredit enrollment increased steadily but then dropped back significantly beginning in 1997-98. q Residents seeking educational advancement and enrichment have a number of alternative sources besides the major local institutions of higher education. These include local nonprofit organizations, such as health-care facilities, human-service agencies, and other community organizations, as well as the Internet, public TV, and forprofit sources of workforce training and distance learning. q The decline in noncredit courses may also be related to the decreasing availability of both governmental support and business funding for workforce training.

Achieving Educational Excellence Indicator #8 Total student participation in noncredit higher-education programs

INDICATORS OF THE ECONOMY The standard of living for local residents, including economic well-being and community economic health 1.

Net employment growth

Unemployment rate

Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs

Affordability of a single-family home

Income available per person

New housing starts

Total taxable value of real property

Typical monthly household costs for JEA utilities (electric, water, sewer) combined

Gross tonnage handled by JAXPORTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marine terminals

10.

Tourism as measured by Bed-Tax revenues per cent of tax levied

Â&#x153; = Gold Star (indicator moving in positive direction) 2 = Red Flag (indicator moving in negative direction)

= Target for 2005 has been met

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #1

NET EMPLOYMENT GROWTH 1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

employed 336,305

342,010

346,118

349,226

342,381

350,325

364,916

379,843

396,946

404,436

414,392

425,527

431,684

net growth 14,315

5,705

4,108

3,108

-6,845

7,944

14,591

14,927

17,103

7,490

9,956

11,135

6,157

net new jobs

The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on employment growth: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on employment growth by improving the local workforce. q Achieving Educational Excellence #2 Percentage of public-school 10th graders taking the FCAT who achieve at levels 4 or 5 in reading and math. Community action that increases FCAT achievement would have a positive influence on employment growth by improving the future local workforce.

-20,000 20 01

Linkages:

-10,000

19 99

Although positive in the short term, continuing, unmanaged, long-term employment growth may lead to congestion and diminished quality of life.

19 97

Time sensitivity:

-3,896

19 95

The current-year total people employed in December in Duval County minus the total for the previous December

19 93

Method of calculation:

16,722

10,000

19 91

Employment Security

448,406 444,510

20,000

19 89

Source: Florida Statistical Abstract and Florida Department of Labor and

2001

30,000

19 87

The 1991 Targets 2000 Task Force and the 2000 Upgrade Task Force both selected Net Employment Growth as the most important indicator in the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element.

2000

40,000

19 85

Achieve an average of 8,000 per year, for a total of 40,000 in five years

19 83

Target for 2005:

Growth in employment

Trends:

Year

q Achieving Educational Excellence #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. Community action that increases the number of degrees and certificates awarded would have a positive influence on employment growth by improving the local workforce. q Preserving the Natural Environment #1 Number of days that the Air Quality Index is in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodâ&#x20AC;? range. Community action that improves local air quality would have a positive influence on employment growth.

q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #5 Percentage of people surveyed who report having experienced racism during the past year while shopping, while at work, or while renting or buying housing in Jacksonville. Community action that reduces practices of racism would have a positive influence on employment growth. q Maintaining Responsive Government #6 Percentage of people surveyed who report being “somewhat satisfied” or “very satisfied” with basic services of Jacksonville city government, such as streets, parks, trash removal, and libraries. Community action that increases people’s satisfaction with basic local-government services would have a positive influence on employment growth. q Maintaining Responsive Government #7 Percentage of people surveyed who report being “somewhat satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the public-safety services of Jacksonville city government, such as rescue, fire, and police. Community action that increases people’s satisfaction with public -safety services of local government would have a positive influence on employment growth. q Moving Around Efficiently #1 Percentage of working people surveyed who report commuting times of 25 minutes or less. Community action that reduces commuting times would have a positive influence on employment growth.

q Moving Around Efficiently #2 Average number of seats available on weekday flights through the Jacksonville International Airport. Community action that increases available flight seats would have a positive influence on employment growth. q Moving Around Efficiently #3 Destinations served by direct flights to and from the Jacksonville International Airport. Community action that increases the number of direct-flight destinations would have a positive influence on employment growth. q Moving Around Efficiently #6 Average weekday miles of Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus service. Community action that increases the miles of available bus service would have a positive influence on employment growth. q Keeping the Community Safe #1 Index Crimes per 100,000 people. Community action that reduces the crime rate would have a positive influence on employment growth. In addition, this indicator on employment growth has strong links that influence the trends of 14 indicators in six other Elements, including five in Moving Around Efficiently, three each in Preserving the Natural Environment and Keeping the Community Safe, and one each in Achieving Educational Excellence, Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony, and Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation. Employment growth influences the Preserving the Natural Environment indicators negatively.

Caveats and Explanations: q Figures do not include those jobs performed on an informal basis whose work is not reported to any government agency. In addition, jobs which have been created but which remain unfilled are not reflected in the indicator. q The indicator measures the number of people employed in Duval County, regardless of what county in which they live. q The indicator does not reveal how many jobs were actually lost and added to arrive at the net gain figure. It also does not reveal the quality, in terms of wages and skills, of the additional jobs.

q Figures for 2000 through 2001 are provisional. q The average annual wage for all jobs in Duval County was $28,905 in 1990 and $33,262 in 2000. These figures are adjusted to 2001 constant dollars using the Chain-type Price Index: Personal Consumption/All (see appendix for explanation).

q In 2001, net employment growth was as follows for counties surrounding Duval in Northeast Florida: Baker -232, Clay –1,929, Nassau -798, and St. Johns 65. Accurate data on employment growth within different areas of Duval County are not available. In 2001, net employment growth for Florida was –7,473 jobs.

q An increase in this indicator may reflect some combination of real economic growth and social choices by more people to enter the labor market.

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #1 Net employment growth

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #2

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

5.3%

5.8%

5.6%

6.6%

7.2%

5.8%

5.2%

3.8%

3.7%

3.2%

3.1%

3.3%

4.5%

Target for 2005: Maintain an unemployment rate no higher than 3.25 percent.

10%

Source: Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security

Year

Method of calculation: Duval Co. unemployed = Total Duval Co. workforce

Duval County unemployment rate

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on unemployment: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on decreasing unemployment. q Achieving Educational Excellence #2 Percentage of public-school 10th graders taking the FCAT who achieve at levels 5 or 4 in reading and math. Community action that improves FCAT achievement would have a positive influence on decreasing unemployment. q Achieving Educational Excellence #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. Community action that increases the number of degrees and certificates awarded would have a positive influence on decreasing unemployment.

q Moving Around Efficiently #6 Average weekday miles of Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus service. Community action that increases the miles of JTA bus service available would have a positive influence on decreasing unemployment. q Moving Around Efficiently #7 Percentage of Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus headways within 30 minutes during “peak hours” and 60 minutes during “nonpeak” hours. Community action that reduces headway times would have a positive influence on decreasing unemployment. In addition, this indicator on unemployment has strong links that influence the trends of nine indicators in other Elements, including three in Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony, two each in Sustaining a Healthy Community and Keeping the Community Safe, and one each in Achieving Educational Excellence and Moving Around Efficiently.

Caveats and Explanations: q Figures do not reflect changes in the size of the total labor force. q Figures do not include the chronically unemployed who are no longer searching for employment. q Unemployment estimates from the Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security are derived from a formula based primarily on the number of people drawing unemployment compensation.

q In 2001, the unemployment rate for Florida was 4.8 percent. The national unemployment rate was 4.8 percent. Across Northeast Florida, the unemployment rates in 2001 were: Baker County Clay County Duval County Nassau County St. Johns County

4.5% 3.6% 4.5% 4.0% 3.5%

Unemployment figures are not available for areas within Duval County.

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #2 Unemployment rate

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #3

POVERTY AS MEASURED BY THE PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC-SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN FREE OR REDUCED-COST LUNCH PROGRAMS Trends:

1986-87

1987-88

1988-89

1989-90

1990-91

1991-92

1992-93

1993-94

1994-95

1995-96

1996-97

1997-98

1998-99

1999-00

2000-01

33.9%

33.3%

34.1%

35.5%

35.0%

37.4%

39.4%

43.0%

40.7%

40.2%

46.5%

37.4%

46.5%

46.2%

45.7%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 40 percent of students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs

100%

Source: Florida Department of Education 75%

Method of calculation:

25%

20 00 -01

19 98 -99

19 96 -97

19 94 -95

19 92 -93

19 90 -91

19 88 -89

19 86 -87

0% 19 84 -85

Note: Almost all students determined eligible, by having successfully applied, participate in the programs. Others may be eligible but do not apply or participate. Eligibility is determined by household income. Free lunches: income is within 130 percent of the federally defined poverty level. Reduced-cost lunch: income is 185 percent of the poverty level. In 2001, 130 percent of the poverty level, for a family of four, was $22,495; 185 percent of the poverty level was $32,653.

50%

19 82 -83

Students determined eligible Percentage of students for school lunch programs = participating in free or Total public-school reduced-cost lunch programs students enrolled (K-12)

Year

Note: The break in the graph reflects a change in the data source, which probably had minimal effect on the actual trend. See the caveats on the next page for details.

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on poverty:

q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on reducing the incidence of poverty.

q Achieving Educational Excellence #2 Percentage of public-school 10th graders taking the FCAT who achieve at levels 5 or 4 in reading and math. Community action that improves FCAT achievement would have a positive influence on reducing the incidence of poverty.

q Sustaining a Healthy Community #3 Percentage of people surveyed who report having no health insurance. Community action that increases the number of people covered by health insurance would have a positive influence on reducing the incidence of poverty.

q Moving Around Efficiently #6 Average weekday miles of Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus service. Community action that increases the miles of bus service available would have a positive influence on reducing the incidence of poverty.

q Moving Around Efficiently #7 Percentage of Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus headways within 30 minutes during “peak hours” and 60 minutes during “nonpeak hours.” Community action that decreases headway times would have a positive influence on reducing the incidence of poverty.

q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #4 Resident live births to females under 18 per 1,000 live births. Community action that reduces teen motherhood would have a positive influence on reducing the incidence of poverty.

In addition, this indicator on poverty has strong links that influence the trends of 17 indicators in six other Elements, five in Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony, four in Sustaining a Healthy Community, three in Achieving Educational Excellence, two each in Maintaining Responsive Government and Keeping the Community Safe, and one in Moving Around Efficiently.

Caveats and Explanations: q This indicator measures the proportion of all Duval County public-school students who receive a free or reduced-cost lunch at school. It is calculated during October of each school year. q The indicator has been selected as the best available annual measure of the incidence of poverty, since U.S. Census figures are available only every ten years, with occasional estimates in between censuses. The Census Bureau reported an overall poverty rate for Jacksonville (excluding the Beaches and Baldwin) of 13.0 percent in 1989, with an estimate of 10.8 percent in 2000. q The indicator measures child poverty more directly than overall poverty. Across the country and in Jacksonville, child poverty is more prevalent than overall poverty in the population. In 2000, the Census Bureau reported a child poverty rate of 19.9 percent in Jacksonville. For the same year, the child poverty rate in Florida was 19.0 percent and the national rate was 16.2 percent. q In 1991 the data source changed from the Duval County Public Schools to the Florida Department of Education. The change probably did not affect the trend.

q In 2000-01, 43.9 percent of all students statewide participated in free or reducedcost lunch programs. q The public-school student population may not be socio-economically representative of the total child population. A higher proportion of lower-income children attend public than private schools, which may skew this indicator’s trend line upward. Even though most do, not all eligible students participate in the school lunch programs, which may skew the trend line downward. q If many eligible students do not participate in the programs, increased participation might be considered positive for the quality of life. As most eligible students do participate, a decrease in participation can reasonably be interpreted as a decline in actual child and overall poverty. The Target for 2005 reflects this reasoning. q In 2001, the percentage of elementary and middle -school participants in the free or reduced-lunch programs were as follows for the City’s planning districts: Northwest 73.9% West 54.2% North 63.5% Arlington 44.6% Urban Core 55.0% Southeast 34.6%

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #4

AFFORDABILITY OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2.64

2.82

2.83

2.71

2.74

2.78

2.80

2.79

2.60

2.62

2.85

2.65

2.34

2.21

2.54

Target for 2005: Maintain a ratio of no higher than 2.5 between 3.5

median family income and average single-family home cost

Source: Northeast Florida Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service, Real Estate Strategy Center, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Cost/income ratio

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

1.0

Year

Note: The break in the graph reflects the unavailability of data for median family income for 1985.

Method of calculation: Average cost of a single-family home = Affordability of a single-family home Median family income

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on housing affordability: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on improving housing affordability by increasing expected family income.

q Achieving Educational Excellence #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. Community action that increases the number of degrees and certificates awarded would have a positive influence on improving housing affordability by increasing expected family income. This indicator on housing affordability has no strong link that influences the trend of any other indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q Figures for average single-family-home costs reflect mostly sales of previously owned homes, but some new homes and lots are included. q Median family income is estimated based on U.S. Census data for the Jacksonville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The median income in this indicator is for a family of four living in the Jacksonville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Housing cost figures are for Duval County. q The lower the ratio, the more affordable a single-family home becomes. q The National Homebuilders Association considers a ratio of 2.8 or less to be acceptable. In other words, it is reasonable to expect a family with median income to invest up to 2.8 years of its income in the purchase of a house with an average cost.

q Price figures have been adjusted to 2001 constant dollars using the Chain-type Price Index: Private Investment/Residential for home costs and the Chain-type Price Index: Personal Consumption/All for income (see appendix for explanation). q For 2001, the average cost of a single-family home was $138,563, and the median family income was $54,500. q The median family income figure for 1985 was not available. q Since 1993, the Real Estate Strategy Center has included the cost of homes sold by owners and realtors outside the Multiple Listing Service in its calculation of the average cost of a single-family home. This indicator includes only those homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service. If the expanded average were used, the housing cost/family income ratio would be 2.33 for 1993, 2.80 for 1994, 2.12 for 1995, 2.08 for 1996, 2.15 for 1997, 2.23 for 1998, 2.10 for 1999, 2.12 for 2000, and 2.11 for 2001.

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #4 Affordability of a single-family home

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #5

INCOME AVAILABLE PER PERSON Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

$19,143

$17,998

$18,326

$18,064

$17,285

$17,115

$17,915

$18,441

$16,995

$17,351

$17,776

$18,118

$18,372

$18,686

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least $19,303, in 2001 constant dollars, of personal income available, on average, per person

$25,000

$20,000

$15,000

$10,000

Source: Survey of Buying Power published annually by Sales and Marketing Management

$5,000 2001 $$ Actual $$

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Year

Note: The breaks in the graph result from two instances when the data source changed its definition of “effective buying income.” Each caused an apparent decrease that was not “real.”

Method of calculation: Total Duval County adjusted, effective buying income = Income available per person Total Duval County population

Linkages: No indicator in another element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on personal income.

This indicator on personal income has strong links that influence the trends of seven indicators in other Elements, including arts performances and funding as well as music, sports, and cultural attendance in Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation, philanthropic giving in Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony, and bus ridership in Moving Around Efficiently.

Caveats and Explanations: q Sales and Marketing Management, the source for this indicator, prepares a reliable annual survey of income and retail sales based on demographic, IRS, and Census data.

q Since the indicator is an average figure, it does not reflect substantial actual differences in the income available to various individuals in Duval County.

q Effective Buying Income, as defined by Sales and Marketing Management, is personal income less personal tax and nontax payments such as fines and contributions to social insurance. The definition is similar to what the U.S. government calls "disposable personal income." A technical change in the definition of Effective Buying Income, first used in 1988, accounts for the apparent, but not actual, decrease in that year. Nationwide, this definition change resulted in an apparent 11 percent decrease.

q 2001 figures for Effective Buying Income for the counties surrounding Duval in Northeast Florida are as follows: Baker $11,914; Clay $17,291; Nassau $17,484; and St. Johns $25,487. The comparable statewide figure is $19,036, and the national average is $18,622.

q In 1995, the definition of Effective Buying Income was changed to money income less personal tax payments, a number often referred to as "disposable" or "after-tax income." Nationwide, this definition resulted in an apparent 11 to 14 percent decrease.

q Income figures have been adjusted to 2001 constant dollars using the Chain-type Price Index: Personal Consumption/All (see appendix for explanation). q According to a 2002 study conducted by American City Business Journals, St. Johns County is the most affluent county in Florida. The median household income (total income of all members in each home) was $50,099 in 2002.

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #5 Income available per person

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #6

NEW HOUSING STARTS Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

Multi-fam. 2,720 Single-fam. 4,956

2,251 4,911

1,678 4,268

1,836 3,743

1,102 3,766

20 4,261

297 4,325

1,182 3,991

858 3,490

3,504 3,833

1,298 3,668

1,510 4,029

2,344 4,067

2,050 3,594

1,847 4,942

TOTAL

7,162

5,946

5,579

4,868

4,281

4,622

5,173

4,348

7,337

4,966

5,539

6,411

5,644

6,789

7,676

Target for 2005: Achieve an average of 5,000 new housing starts per year, for a total of 25,000 in five years

Single-family

Multi-family

12,000

Source: University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, Building Permit Activity, annual report

Housing units

10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000

Time sensitivity: Although positive in the short term, continuing new housing starts without managed growth may, in the long term, lead to urban congestion and a diminishing quality of life.

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

family residential housing units in Duval County for which building permits were issued during the year.

0 19 83

Method of calculation: Total number of single-family and multi-

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on new housing starts: q Preserving the Natural Environment #1 Number of days that the Air Quality Index is in the “good” range. Community action that improves the air quality would have a positive influence on increasing new housing starts.

In addition, this indicator on new housing starts has strong links that influence the trends of nine indicators in other Elements. Five of these linkages have negative influences, three on Preserving the Natural Environment indicators, including air quality, water quality, and septic tanks, and one each on motor-vehicle accidents in Keeping the Community Safe and commuting times in Moving Around Efficiently. Four more Moving Around Efficiently indicators are influenced positively, including seats and destinations available on JIA flights and JTA bus ridership and miles of service.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator does not measure net increase in the housing stock, since some existing units are removed from residential use because of fire, demolition, condemnation, conversion to commercial use, etc. q The indicator does not measure the quality or affordability of the new housing being constructed. q For a high quality of life, new housing starts have little intrinsic value. However, they are very important in meeting the community’s housing needs, especially when population is growing and job opportunities are increasing.

q In 2001, for the counties surrounding Duval in Northeast Florida, new housing starts were as follows:

Baker Clay Nassau St. Johns

Single-family 112 1,821 708 2,129

Multi-family 0 790 81 337

q 2001 data include only ten months of reporting from Neptune Beach in Duval County and Penny Farms in Clay County, and only 11 months of reporting from Fernandina Beach in Nassau County and St. Augustine in St. Johns County.

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #6 New housing starts

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #7

TOTAL TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY Trends: (billions)

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

$11.00

$13.12

$14.11

$14.87

$15.45

$16.30

$16.41

$16.32

$16.56

$17.46

$18.55

$20.00

$21.51

$22.77

$24.71

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least $28.51 billion, in 2001 constant dollars, in total taxable value of real estate

$30

$25

(billions)

$20

$15

$10

Source: City of Jacksonville, Annual Financial Report $5

2001 $$ Actual $$

Year

Method of calculation: Total adjusted assessed value of taxable real property in Duval County for each year, as determined by the Property Appraiser, after subtraction of exemptions.

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on taxable real property values: q Moving Around Efficiently #1 Percentage of working people surveyed who report commuting times of 25 minutes or less. Community action that reduces average commuting times would have a positive influence on increasing property values. q Keeping the Community Safe #1 Index Crimes per 100,000 people. Community action that reduces the crime rate would have a positive influence on increasing real property values.

q Keeping the Community Safe #3 Percentage of people surveyed who report feeling safe walking alone at night in their neighborhood. Community action that increases people’s feeling of safety in their neighborhood would have a positive influence on increasing real property values. q Keeping the Community Safe #6 Percentage of fire-call response times that are four minutes or under. Community action that reduces fire-call response times would have a positive influence on increasing real property values. This indicator on taxable real property values has no strong link that influences the trend of any indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q Real property (or real estate) includes land and buildings on the land. q This indicator was selected to provide an economic measure of the capacity of local government to raise local revenues needed to pay for public services. The Ad Valorem Tax on real property is the most important local revenue source available to local governments, including public-school systems.

q The 1995 constitutional revision known as Amendment 10 or the “Save Our Homes” amendment limits the annual increase in the value of homesteaded properties to 3 percent or the increase in the national Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is less. q Real property values have been adjusted to 2001 constant dollars using the Chain-type Price Index: Private Investment/Total (see appendix for explanation).

q The major exemptions are total exemption of property used for religious, educational, charitable, and governmental purposes and a $25,000 homestead exemption.

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #7 Total taxable value of real property

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #8

TYPICAL MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD COSTS FOR JEA UTILITIES (ELECTRIC, WATER, SEWER) COMBINED ¶ Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

$144.36

$134.71

$136.49

$130.54

$124.41

$120.68

$120.19

$120.69

$123.67

$122.20

$119.31

$118.05

$115.72

Target for 2005: Maintain the typical cost of utilities at no higher than $107.89 , in 2001 constant dollars

2000

$112.79 $111.32

$180 2001 $$ Actual $$

$160

$140

$120

Source: JEA (Jacksonville Electric Authority)

$100

Method of calculation: Total adjusted monthly cost to consumers in December each year 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.

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

$80

Year

2001

Linkage: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on the cost of utilities:

This indicator on the cost of utilities has no strong link that influences the trend of any indicator in another Element.

Preserving the Natural Environment #6 Water level in Floridan Aquifer wells monitored by the City. Community action that keeps levels in local deep wells from dropping would have a positive, longterm influence on reducing increases in the cost of water and sewer services.

Caveats and Explanations: q JEA provides electric service, water, and sewer services to most of Duval County. q JEA officials consider monthly consumption of 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity and 900 cubic feet of water to be typical residential use. Costs to the customer are determined by the rates charged plus, for electricity, a fuel adjustment charge based on JEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shifting fuel costs.

q In December 2001, the household cost for 1,000 kilowatts of electricity was $68.15, and the cost of 900 cubic feet of water, including sewer charges, which are assessed based on water consumption, was $43.17. q The electric utility diversified its sources of fuel during the 1980s, becoming less dependent on oil. Oil prices also decreased gradually until late in 1990, when they increased sharply because of the war in the Middle East, but subsequently declined again.

q One cubic foot of water contains 7.5 gallons. q Since fluctuations may occur in fuel costs for electric-power generation, costs are reported for December of each year.

q Costs have been adjusted to 2001 constant dollars using the Chaintype Price Index: Personal Consumption/All (see appendix for explanation).

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #8 Typical monthly household costs for JEA utilities (electric, water, sewer) combined

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #9

GROSS TONNAGE HANDLED BY JAXPORT’S MARINE TERMINALS O Trends: (thousands)

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

3,680

4,511

4,200

4,618

4,724

5,001

5,002

5,198

5,691

5,707

6,094

7,377

7,524

7,114

6,856

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 9,000 thousand gross tons (or 9 million tons) handled per year

10.0

Tons (millions)

7.5

5.0

2.5

Source: Jacksonville Port Authority

Year

Method of calculation: Total tons of products and materials shipped in or shipped out of the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT’s) marine terminals.

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

0.0

Linkage: No indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on gross tonnage moving through JAXPORT marine terminals.

This indicator on gross tonnage moving through JAXPORT marine terminals has no strong link that influences the trend of any indicator in another Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q Although air freight is carried in and out of the Jacksonville International Airport, the tonnage is minimal compared to the tonnage moving through the Port Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marine terminals.

q The indicator measures activity at JAXPORT by the weight of the products and materials handled rather then by their dollar value. Because most of the goods shipped are large and bulky, this is a more meaningful way to measure seaport activity.

q In 2001, the Jacksonville Port Authority handled 579,924 vehicles, making it the number one port for moving vehicles in the United States for that year.

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #9 Gross tonnage handled by JAXPORTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marine terminals

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #10

TOURISM AS MEASURED BY BED-TAX REVENUES PER CENT OF TAX LEVIED Trends: (millions)

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

$1.27

$1.31

$1.30

$1.10

$1.30

$1.14

$1.12

$1.20

$1.36

$1.50

$1.64

$1.71

$1.70

$1.83

Target for 2005: Achieve receipt of at least $2.37 million, in 2001

$2.0

constant dollars, in Bed-Tax revenues per cent of tax levied $1.5

Method of calculation: Total, adjusted revenues from the Bed Tax received each year by the City of Jacksonville = Bed-Tax revenues per cent of Bed Tax rate levied Bed Tax levied

(millions)

Source: City of Jacksonville, Annual Financial Report

$1.0

$0.5 2001 $$ Actual $$

unmanaged expansion of tourism in the long term may lead to urban congestion and a diminished quality of life for tourists and residents alike.

Geographic sensitivity: Because of geographic competition for tourism, an increase in one area may deter expanded tourism in another area.

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

Time sensitivity: Although positive in the short term, continuing,

19 83

$0.0

Linkages The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on tourism: q Preserving the Natural Environment #1 Number of days that the Air Quality Index is in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodâ&#x20AC;? range. Community action that improves air quality would have a positive influence on increasing tourism. q Preserving the Natural Environment #4 Frequency of compliance in tributaries of the St. Johns River in Duval County with water standards for fecal-coliform bacteria. Community action that reduces bacterial water pollution would have a positive influence on increasing tourism. q Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation #1 Total public events/performances at selected major public facilities. Community action that increases the number of public events and performances available would have a positive influence on increasing tourism. q Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation #6 Total attendance at major sports facilities per 1,000 people. Community action that increases attendance at major sports facilities would have a positive influence on increasing tourism.

q Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation #10 Miles of trails in City public parks per 40,000 people. Community action that increases the miles of trails available would have a positive influence on increasing tourism. q Moving Around Efficiently #2 Average number of seats available daily on flights through the Jacksonville International Airport. Community action that increases the number of seats available on flights in and out of JIA would have a positive influence on increasing tourism. q Moving Around Efficiently #3 Destinations served by direct flights to and from the Jacksonville International Airport. Community action that increases the number of destinations reached by direct flights in and out of JIA would have a positive influence on increasing tourism. q Keeping the Community Safe #1 Index Crimes per 100,000 people. Community action that reduces the crime rate would have a positive influence on increasing tourism. In addition, this indicator on tourism has strong links that influence the trends of nine indicators in other Elements. Seven of these are positive influences on performance and attendance indicators in Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation, as well as JIA flight seats and destinations and Automated Skyway Express ridership in Moving Around Efficiently. Two are negative influences, on commercial signs in Preserving the Natural Environment and motor-vehicle accidents in Keeping the Community Safe.

Caveats and Explanations: q This indicator measures the level of tourism in Duval County by reporting the amount of revenue generated by the Bed Tax, which is a sales tax on shortterm hotel and motel stays. The indicator is reported per cent of tax levied to eliminate increases caused by increases in the tax rate. In Duval County, the initial tax was two cents. In November 1983 it was increased to four cents to pay for Convention Center construction, and in 1994 it increased to six cents to pay for Alltel Stadium construction. q Another way to measure of tourism activity in Duval County is to report the local hotel-room occupancy rate, which in 2001 was 63.1 percent for Duval County, according to Smith Travel Research.

q Some counties surrounding Duval have also instituted bed taxes. In 2001, St. Johns County collected $1.3 million per cent from a three-cent tax; Nassau County (actually Amelia Island only) collected $.7 million per cent from a two-cent tax; Clay County collected $128,480 per cent on three-cent tax; and Baker County collected $15,897 from a two-cent tax. q Tax revenues have been adjusted to 2001 constant dollars using the Chain-type Price Index: Personal Consumption/Services (see appendix for explanation).

Growing a Vibrant Economy Indicator #10 Tourism as measured by Bed-Tax revenues per cent of tax levied

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.

Number of days that the Air Quality Index is in the “good” range

Gallons of motor fuels sold per person

Frequency of compliance in the St. Johns River and tributary streams with water standards for dissolved oxygen

Frequency of compliance in tributaries of the St. Johns River in Duval County with water standards for fecal-coliform bacteria

Average City potable-water consumption per household account

Water level in Floridan Aquifer wells monitored by the City

Tons per person of solid waste processed for recycling

New septic-tank permits issued

¶ = Gold Star (indicator moving in positive direction) O = Red Flag (indicator moving in negative direction)

= Target for 2005 has been met

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #1

NUMBER OF DAYS THAT THE AIR QUALITY INDEX IS IN THE “GOOD” RANGE ¶ Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

236

265

275

260

294

286

269

309

282

304

282

284

311

336

337

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of 335 days per year with the

360

Air Quality Index in the “good” range The 1991 Targets 2000 Task Force and the 2000 Upgrade Task Force both selected the Air Quality Index as the most important indicator in the Natural Environment Element. Days

270

Source: City of Jacksonville, Air and Water Quality Division

180

Air Quality Index is less than or equal to 50

Geographic sensitivity: Because air pollution can flow from one area to another, reduced air quality in one area may negatively affect air quality in another area.

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

Method of calculation: Total days annually that the value of the

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in another Element link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on air quality: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action that increases the number of filled jobs may have a negative influence on improving air quality, primarily because of the increasing amount of traffic that would result.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #6 New housing starts. Community action that increases new housing starts may have a negative influence on improving air quality, primarily because of the increasing amount of traffic that would result. In addition, this indicator on air quality has strong links that influence the trends of three indicators in the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element. Improving air quality has a positive influence on indicators of employment growth, new housing starts, and tourism.

Caveats and Explanations: q The Air Quality Index is a nationally standardized measure of air quality in relation to its effects on health. The ranges are as follows: Good (0 to 50); Moderate (51 to 100); Unhealthful (101 to 199); Very Unhealthful (200 to 299); Hazardous (300 to 500). q No recognized health problem results from breathing air in the Good or Moderate ranges. Between 1983 and 2001, the air in Duval County was measured in the Unhealthful range on only 16 days. q The Air Quality Index measures the amount of ozone, total suspended particulates, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen dioxide in the air at several locations in Duval County.

q Weather conditions may cause the Air Quality Index to fluctuate without additional pollutants being generated. q The indicator does not describe which pollutants increase the Air Quality Index in Duval County nor their levels. q Because some air pollution is generated from particular, primarily industrial, sources, differences in air quality exist among geographic areas within Duval County. q State-mandated auto-exhaust emission testing began in Duval County in April 1991 and was discontinued at the end of June 2000.

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #1 Number of days that the Air Quality Index is in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodâ&#x20AC;? range

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #2

GALLONS OF MOTOR FUELS SOLD PER PERSON Trends: County: Baker Clay Duval Nassau St. Johns

1987

1988

1989

1990

TOTAL

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

641.0 489.6 589.1 833.3 700.8

638.2 479.2 592.9 807.3 714.0

698.9 506.8 589.1 783.6 728.8

682.3 492.5 587.1 735.1 746.3

690.5 497.2 5.7.8 702.9 757.0

703.0 491.6 593.6 647.6 753.9

717.6 490.7 601.1 686.3 737.1

713.3 494.6 589.1 659.1 731.1

774.8 498.8 601.7 619.7 739.1

760.5 499.5 613.8 584.1 742.2

749.7 506.2 625.4 578.2 717.4

600.4

601.9

604.1

600.2

601.2

602.1

608.2

598.2

607.8

614.9

620.9

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of motor-fuel use of no more than 573 gallons per person

650

Gallons

625

600

Source: Florida Department of Revenue 575

Year

Method of calculation: Total gallons of motor fuels certified sold in NE FL by FDR = Gallons of motor fuels Total population of NE FL sold per person

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

550

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on the use of motor fuels: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #10 Tourism as measured by Bed-Tax revenues per cent of tax levied. Community action that increases tourism would have a negative influence on reducing per-person use of motor fuels.

q Moving Around Efficiently #5 Average weekday ridership on Jacksonville Transportation Authority buses per 1,000 people. Community action that increases bus ridership would have a positive influence on reducing per-person use of motor fuels.

This indicator on the use of motor fuels has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

q Moving Around Efficiently #1 Percentage of working people surveyed who report commuting times of 25 minutes or less. Community action that maintains or reduces commuting times would have a positive influence on maintaining or reducing per-person use of motor fuels.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator is based on data from the Florida Department of Revenue for the number of gallons of motor fuels, including both gasoline and diesel fuel, sold in each county and in the combined counties each year. FDR certifies the number of gallons in order to ensure full payment of all applicable gas taxes. q From a mobility perspective, the quality of life might be enhanced from increased use of motor fuels. However, from the perspective of the natural environment, increasing use of motor fuels per person signals a larger and more rapid depletion of nonreplaceable resources of fossil fuels. q If the average gas mileage is assumed to be about 20 mpg, the 2001 figure of 620.9 gallons for Northeast Florida represents a little over 12,400 miles traveled by motor vehicle that year by each resident, with each resident riding in a separate vehicle.

q The indicator calculates the number of gallons sold locally, on average, for each person in the local population. In practice, some motor fuels are purchased in Northeast Florida by nonresidents, some by tourists and others for business or commercial use. Similarly, some local residents travel away from Northeast Florida and purchase motor fuels elsewhere. The indicator assumes, minus the availability of factual data, that these two â&#x20AC;&#x153;leakagesâ&#x20AC;? of local motor-fuel use more or less cancel each other out.

q While the trends for the total and for each county are relatively flat, consistent and substantial differences exist among the counties. The higher figures for Baker and St. Johns Counties may reflect higher proportions of motor-fuel purchases by nonresidents traveling through.

q When this indicator was added in 2000, data were not available for years before 1991.

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #2 Gallons of motor fuels sold per person

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #3

FREQUENCY OF COMPLIANCE IN THE ST. JOHNS RIVER AND TRIBUTARY STREAMS WITH WATER STANDARDS FOR DISSOLVED OXYGEN O (tributaries only) Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

River 100.0% Tributaries 72.7%

97.7% 69.4%

97.7% 66.0%

100.0% 61.4%

99.1% 57.7%

100.0% 69.6%

99.4% 74.3%

100.0% 64.3%

98.3% 68.2%

100.0% 75.0%

95.6% 68.9%

94.0% 63.0%

91.9% 73.3%

100.0% 63.0%

98% 59%

Targets for 2005: Achieve a level for dissolved-oxygen water standards of:

100 percent compliance in the St. Johns River and 87 percent compliance in tributary streams

River

Streams

100%

80%

Source: City of Jacksonville, Air and Water Quality Division

60%

40%

Geographic sensitivity: Because water pollution can flow from one area to another, reduced water quality in one area may negatively affect water quality in another area.

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

0% 19 85

compliance of water samples from the St. Johns River and tributary streams in Duval County with Class III water standards for dissolved oxygen

20%

19 83

Method of calculation: Annual percentage frequency of

Sub-county measures: The dissolved-oxygen content differs among streams in Duval County. In 2001, the frequency of compliance was as follows: Arlington

Ortega River

Broward/Dunn Creek

Pablo/Greenfield Creek

Trout River

Arlington River

Cedar River

Julington/Durbin Creek

Southside

Downtown

Rural tributaries

100%

75%

72%

67%

64%

61%

48%

38%

33%

22%

Linkages: The following indicators in another Element link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on water quality: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action that increases employment growth may have a negative influence on improving water quality, because of potentially increased water pollution that could result.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #6 New housing starts. Community action that increases new housing starts may have a negative influence on improving water quality, primarily because of potentially increased water pollution that could result. This indicator on water quality has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

q Measurements are made at 125 points in the St. Johns River and

q Class III standards for dissolved oxygen are different for marine

q Julington and Durbin Creek levels are low due to the naturally low

and fresh water. In fresh water, the standard for dissolved oxygen is a minimum of five parts per milligram; for salt water, the standard is four parts per milligram.

mouths of major tributaries and smaller tributaries throughout Duval County. Excessive organic material from sewage and fertilizer runoff are the main causes of the depletion of dissolved oxygen. q The indicator does not describe the severity of noncompliance in the

level of dissolved oxygen in the river and streams.

levels of dissolved oxygen in surrounding wetlands.

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #3 Frequency of compliance in the St. Johns River and tributary streams with water standards for dissolved oxygen

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #4

FREQUENCY OF COMPLIANCE IN THE ST. JOHNS RIVER AND TRIBUTARY STREAMS WITH WATER STANDARDS FOR FECAL-COLIFORM BACTERIA O Trends:

1987

1988

River Tributaries

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

54%

43%

49%

51%

55%

56%

53%

59%

56%

99% 63%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 78 percent compliance River

with fecal-coliform bacteria water standards

Streams

100%

80%

Source: City of Jacksonville, Air and Water Quality Division

60%

40%

Geographic sensitivity: Because water pollution can flow from one area to another, reduced water quality in one area may negatively affect water quality in another area.

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

0% 19 85

Number of samples with a fecal-coliform bacteria count of Percent of samples with a 800 or less per 100 ml of water = fecal-coliform bacteria count Total number of samples of 800 or less

20%

19 83

Method of calculation:

Sub-county measures: Fecal-coliform-bacteria content differs among streams in Duval County. In 2001, the frequency of compliance was as follows: Broward/Dunn Creek

Ortega River

Rural tributaries

Pablo/Greenfield Creek

Trout River

Arlington River

Julington/Durbin Creek

Cedar River

Southside

Arlington

Downtown

94%

86%

84%

82%

75%

63%

59%

55%

52%

44%

26%

Linkages: No indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on water quality.

This indicator on water quality has a strong link that influences the trend of the indicator on tourism in the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has established water standards by classes related to intended waterway usage. The St. Johns River and its major tributaries in Duval County are designated as Class III waterways, the intended uses of which include recreation and the propagation and maintenance of a healthy, well balanced population of fish and wildlife. q The surface water-quality standard for fecal-coliform bacteria is a maximum count of 800 bacteria per 100 milliliters of sample water for any given sample. q Bacteria levels are an indicator of the possible presence of human wastewater and of the pathogens found in inadequately treated sewage, which can lead to a variety of human illnesses.

q Major possible sources of fecal-coliform bacteria include the collection network of pipes and pumps that transfer sewage to a treatment plant, incomplete treatment and disinfection at the treatment plant itself, or failing septic tanks. q Weather conditions, especially lack of rainfall, may increase the concentration of pollutants in surface water, without the addition of any new pollutants. Excessive rainfall may increase the concentration of fecal-coliform bacteria because flooding contributes to septic tank failures and problems with sewage containment. q Samples are taken quarterly at 125 sites in a Tributary Network covering tributaries of the St. Johns River in Duval County. During 1996 and 1997, budget constraints reduced the number of sites sampled.

q When the compliance of the St. Johns River was added to the indicator in 2001, previous data were not available. Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #4 Frequency of compliance in the St. Johns River and tributary streams with water standards for fecal-coliform bacteria

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #5

AVERAGE CITY POTABLE-WATER CONSUMPTION PER HOUSEHOLD ACCOUNT Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

(cubic feet)

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

864

891

934

865

867

890

836

878

912

913

870

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of water consumption of no more than 840 cubic feet per household account

1,100

700

Year

Geographic sensitivity: Because drawing large amounts of potable water in one area from the Floridan Aquifer may reduce ground-water capacity in other areas, increased City water consumption may negatively affect the availability of water for other areas.

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

600 19 87

Total annual cu. ft. billed as consumed Average City potable Total annual residential accounts billed = water consumption for consumption of City potable water per household account

800

19 85

Method of calculation:

900

19 83

Source: JEA (Jacksonville Electric Authority)

cubic feet

1,000

Linkage: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on water consumption:

This indicator on water consumption has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

q Maintaining Responsive Government #11 Percentage of households watching local early-evening television news. Community action that increases viewership of television news would have a positive influence on reducing water consumption through encouragement of conservation.

Caveats and Explanations: q When this indicator was added in 1995, complete data were not available for years before 1991. q A cubic foot of water contains about 7.5 gallons. Thus, the 2001 average household-consumption figure of 870 cubic feet equals 6,525 gallons per year or about 17.88 gallons per day, on average. q Potable water has been treated to be (or is naturally) safe for drinking purposes. However, most potable water is not used for drinking purposes. A typical household consumes about half of its water outside (especially for lawn sprinkling) and half inside, for bathing, dishwashing, etc., in addition to drinking.

q Multi-family accounts are not included in this indicator because multi-family accounts reflect per building water consumption and not per household water consumption. q In 2001, potable-water consumption of all kinds through the JEA water utility totaled 38.4 million cubic feet, or about 48.4 cubic feet per person in the population. This consumption includes water use in single-family homes (the basis for this indicator) plus use in multifamily dwellings, schools, commercial and industrial operations, agricultural irrigation, fire protection, and the local government.

q Commercial and industrial water uses are excluded from the indicator. In addition, the figures used do not include water consumption by households in Duval County who get their potable water from private utility companies or from their own wells. No reason exists to suggest that water consumption by these households would differ substantially from consumption by those using city water.

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #5 Average City potable-water consumption per household account

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #6

WATER LEVEL IN FLORIDAN AQUIFER WELLS MONITORED BY THE CITY Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

(feet)

36.1

34.9

33.7

33.2

36.2

36.0

36.1

36.8

37.5

36.0

36.7

36.4

33.6

32.0

32.1

Target for 2005: Maintain an average annual water level of no lower than 32.0 feet above mean sea level

Source: City of Jacksonville, Air and Water Quality Division

feet above mean sea level

Geographic sensitivity: Because drawing large quantities of water from Floridan Aquifer wells in one location can increase salinity of the water and diminish pumping capacity in nearby areas, declining well levels may negatively affect the ability in nearby areas to draw fresh, potable water from the Aquifer.

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

sea level in 10 Floridan Aquifer wells located throughout Duval County which are monitored by the City

20 19 83

Method of calculation: Average annual water level above mean

Linkages: No indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on well levels.

This indicator on well levels has a strong link that can negatively influence the trend of the indicator of utility prices in the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The Floridan Aquifer is a thick layer of limestone located between about 500 and 1,500 feet below the surface. It is porous and contains large quantities of fresh water, which are the main source of drinking water in Duval County. Water levels in Floridan Aquifer wells are above sea level because of underground water pressure, meaning that in most areas of Duval County these wells have a natural artesian flow. q As of 1991, the historical average high water level for wells monitored since the 1930s by the U.S. Geological Surve y, the St. Johns River Water Management District, and the City of Jacksonville was 50.9 feet above mean sea level. The historical average low was 30.9 feet. The highs and lows for the various wells did not necessarily occur during the same year. q Between 1983 and 2001, the water level in the wells monitored dropped an average of 0.4 feet each year. The long-range, historical trend shows an annual decrease of between 0.3 and 0.7 feet.

q Retarding the water-level decline in Floridan Aquifer wells might become important to protect the quantity of drinking water available. Already it is important to protect water quality by preventing salt-water intrusion into fresh-water wells, especially along the Atlantic coast and the St. Johns River. q Water levels in Floridan Aquifer wells may decline both from increased human use and from natural causes. Greater or lesser amounts of rainfall can affect well levels in the short term. In addition, a gradual natural decrease in Floridan Aquifer water levels appears to be occurring. Regardless of these natural declines, human use, especially heavy use in areas susceptible to salt-water intrusion, can endanger the quality of the drinking-water source. q In 1995, data were based on an 11-month average because only 11 months of data were available. Until 2000, data for this indicator came from 12 wells. In 1999, data were not collected for two of the monitored wells for half of the year because they were out of service. From mid-year 2000 forward, data collected are based on 10 well data points. Water-quality officials do not believe that these changes in methodology skew the data in any important way.

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #6 Water level in Floridan Aquifer wells monitored by the City

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #7

TONS PER PERSON OF SOLID WASTE PROCESSED FOR RECYCLING O Trends:

1987

1988

Total (thousands) Per person

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

271 .41

446 .66

461 .68

508 .73

661 .94

721 1.01

602 .84

623 .86

662 .89

659 .87

564 .74

624 .80

524 .66

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of 1.0 tons per person of solid 1.5

waste processed annually for recycling

Source: City of Jacksonville, Department of Solid Waste and Resource Management

tons

1.0

0.5

Method of calculation:

Geographic sensitivity: Because greater loads of solid waste require larger landfill disposal sites, which have widespread negative environmental impacts, lack of recycling in one area may reduce environmental quality in another area that is seeking to recycle.

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

0.0 19 83

Annual total tons of solid waste Annual per-person tons processed for recycling = of solid waste processed Total Duval County population for recycling

Linkages: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on solid-waste recycling:

This indicator on solid-waste recycling has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

q Maintaining Responsive Government #11 Percentage of households watching local early-evening television news. Community action that increases viewership of television news would have a positive influence on reducing disposal of solid waste through encouragement of recycling.

Caveats and Explanations: q The City has been directly counting all tonnage processed for recycling since 1989. No accurate figures are available for previous years. q In October 1988, the City began a pilot residential recycling program involving 43,000 single-family homes on a voluntary basis. In the spring of 1990, the voluntary recycling program was made available to all single-family homes. The program includes recycling of paper, aluminum and other cans, and plastic and glass containers. In addition, yard trash is composted and the resulting fertilizer sold; appliances are sold for the value of their scrap metal; and some construction and demolition debris is recycled.

q The Florida Solid Waste Management Act of 1988 mandated a 30 percent reduction in solid waste disposal by 1994. By the end of 1992, Jacksonville had achieved this goal, primarily through recycling. q The National Recycling Coalition recognized the Jacksonville Public Utilities Department for having the best urban recycling program in the nation in 1993.

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #7 Per-person tons of solid waste processed for recycling

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #8

NEW SEPTIC-TANK PERMITS ISSUED Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2,450

1,977

1,588

780

691

491

526

530

556

586

618

596

657

498

573

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 400 permits for

3,500

new septic tanks annually

3,000

Source: Duval County Public Health Department, Environmental Engineering Division

Permits

2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500

Geographic sensitivity: Because septic-tank systems can be environmental hazards if installed too near the water table, if not properly maintained, or if used beyond their safely usable life, increased use of septic tanks in certain areas may have a negative influence on environmental quality in nearby areas.

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

septic tanks in Duval County

0 19 83

Method of calculation: Annual total of permits issued for new

Linkages: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on septic-tank permits:

This indicator on septic-tank permits has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #6 New housing starts. Community action that increases new housing starts may have a negative influence on reducing the number of new septic-tank permits, unless all new housing is tied into public or private water/sewer systems.

Caveats and Explanations: q Issuance of a permit does not always lead to installation of a septic tank. q The indicator does not describe whether new septic tanks are detrimental to environmental quality. Given appropriate soil, a sufficiently low water table, a large enough building site, and a properly operating septic tank, environmental quality may not be negatively affected. However, only about 5 percent of the undeveloped land in Duval County is suitable for septic-tank use. q In addition to permits for new septic tanks, the City of Jacksonville issued 567 permits in 2001 for the repair of existing septic tanks.

q A 1999 study by the Duval County Health Department estimates that over 100,000 septic tanks in use in Duval County. Of that amount, approximately 26,000 may be failing or in need of major repair. q As the JEA expands public sewer lines into previously unserved areas, some septic tanks are being taken out of service. Between 1995 and 2001, about 1,245 septic tanks were replaced by public sewer service. The Better Jacksonville Plan calls for replacement of more than 5,000 additional septic tanks between 2000 and 2010. q Even replacement of an older septic tank with a new one is likely to improve environmental quality somewhat, in the short term, because the new one would not be expected to malfunction for some time, if properly maintained.

q The Jacksonville 2010 Comprehensive Plan called for a reduction between 1990 and 1995 of 25 percent in the annual number of septic tanks installed in new developments. That goal was more than met, although the number of new permits gradually increased after 1992.

Preserving the Natural Environment Indicator #8 New septic-tank permits issued

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 enhance the social environment, and citizens share social interactions characterized by equality of opportunity and racial harmony. 1.

Percentage of people surveyed who report that they believe racism to be a local problem (telephone survey)

Verified reports of child abuse and neglect per 1,000 children under 18

Percentage of people surveyed who report having volunteered time in the community during the past year (telephone survey)

Resident live births to females under 18 per 1,000 live births

Percentage of people surveyed who report having experienced racism during the past year while shopping, while at work, or while renting or buying housing in Jacksonville (telephone survey)

Total value of charitable philanthropy through federated fundraising campaigns in the region

Percentage of people surveyed, who report volunteering in the community, who say that they volunteered more than seven hours per week, on average (telephone survey)

Âś = Gold Star (indicator moving in positive direction) O = Red Flag (indicator moving in negative direction)

= Target for 2005 has been met

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #1

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO REPORT THAT THEY BELIEVE RACISM TO BE A LOCAL PROBLEM

(telephone survey) Trends: 1988 People of color: Yes 54% White people: Yes 31% Total people: Yes 35%

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

57%

63%

72%

75%

76%

78%

69%

68%

62%

59%

61%

67%

43%

50%

62%

67%

65%

61%

57%

56%

59%

51%

48%

45%

53%

45%

46%

51%

63%

67%

68%

72%

60%

59%

62%

52%

51%

49%

55%

50%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 45 percent reporting they believe racism to be a local problem The 1991 Targets 2000 Task Force and the 2000 Upgrade Task Force both selected Belief that Racism is a Local Problem as the most important indicator in the Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Element.

People of color

White people

100%

80%

60%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult population, conducted annually in September

40%

Method of calculation: 20%

Year

Survey question: In your opinion during the last year, do you feel that racism is a problem in Jacksonville?

Geographic sensitivity: Because of shifting residential patterns in the community, a perception of a reduced or low level of racism in one area may be accompanied by an increased or higher perception of racism in another area.

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

0% 19 85

People surveyed who report believing that Percent of people surveyed racism is a local problem = who report believing that All people surveyed racism is a local problem

Sub-county measures: People’s views on whether racism is a problem in the community differ geographically within Duval County, reflecting, among other things, racial residential patterns, as shown in the table of survey responses in 2001:

Northside/Urban Core Westside Southside Arlington/Beaches

“Yes” response 60.4% 54.3% 43.9% 45.2%

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on perceptions of racism: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on reducing perceptions of racism. q Achieving Educational Excellence #4 Percentage of public-school students attending desegregated schools. Community action that increases the percentage of public -school students attending desegregated schools would have a positive influence on reducing perceptions of racism. q Maintaining Responsive Government #9 Percentage of local elected officials who are people of color. Community action that increases the percentage of local elected officials who are people of color would have a positive influence on reducing perceptions of racism.

q Keeping the Community Safe #1 Index Crimes per 100,000 people. Community action that reduces the incidence of serious violent and nonviolent crimes would have a positive influence on reducing perceptions of racism. q Keeping the Community Safe #3 Percentage of people surveyed who report feeling safe walking alone at night in their neighborhood. Community action that increases people's feeling of safety in their neighborhood would have a positive influence on reducing perceptions of racism. In addition, this indicator on perceptions of racism has strong links that influence the trends of nine indicators in other Elements, including three each in Sustaining a Healthy Community and Keeping the Community Safe, and one each in Achieving Educational Excellence, Growing a Vibrant Economy, and Maintaining Responsive Government.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures perceptions of racism as a problem, not the actual incidence of racial discrimination or hostility. q Before 1993, results for this indicator may have been affected by the fact that the proportion of respondents who are people of color, which has varied from 7 to 20 percent, was significantly lower than the proportion of people of color in the population (about 27 percent). q The 2001 telephone-survey results might have been influenced by current news stories concerning a racially charged public -school-bus-contract controversy.

q In a 2000 Jacksonville University Poll, 63 percent of white respondents rated the state of race relations in Duval County “excellent” or “good”, compared to 19 percent of African American respondents. q A new sampling method used beginning with the 1993 telephone survey resulted in more representative participation by people of color than in previous years. Still, in 2002, only 22.4 percent of the people surveyed were people of color, compared to 32 percent in the Duval County population, according to the 2000 U.S. Census.

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #1 Percentage of people surveyed who report that they believe racism to be a local problem

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #2

VERIFIED REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PER 1,000 CHILDREN UNDER 18 Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

Baker Clay Duval Nassau St. Johns TOTAL

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

4.8 5.0 8.7 10.9 6.3

3.5 6.8 7.8 10.8 5.5

1.9 1.9 3.3 4.6 3.6

3.1 1.2 2.8 2.4 3.6

2.9 1.6 3.3 2.4 5.5

6.1 2.2 4.3 2.7 6.1

7.4 2.7 4.4 2.9 6.6

11.8 7.2 5.4 4.6 7.5

11.2 11.1 7.0 11.0 8.9

8.0

7.5

3.2

2.6

3.2

4.1

4.4

5.9

8.0

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 11 verified reports per 1,000 children under 18 per year

Note: Because of a correction and recalculation of the numbers in 2001, the Target for 2005 is obsolete. Reports

Source: Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)

Total annual regional Verified reports verified reports to DCF of child abuse and of child abuse or neglect X 1,000 = neglect per 1,000 Regional pop. under 18 children under 18

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

Method of calculation:

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on child abuse and neglect: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on the trend of this indicator on child abuse and neglect because improved educational opportunity can help to decrease the family dynamics that lead to child abuse and neglect, for both children and parents. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #2 Unemployment rate. Community action that reduces unemployment would have a positive influence on the trend of this indicator on child abuse and neglect because employment can help to reduce family pressures that lead to child abuse and neglect.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action that reduces the incidence of poverty would have a positive influence on the trend of this indicator on child abuse and neglect by reducing income pressures on families that can lead to child abuse and neglect. q Sustaining a Healthy Community #10 Alcohol use reported by youth. Community action that reduces the use of alcohol by youth would have a positive influence on the trend of this indicator on child abuse and neglect by reducing one source of family pressures that can lead to child abuse and neglect. In addition, this indicator on child abuse and neglect has strong links that influence the trends of six indicators in other Elements, including indicators on the crime rate, crime victimization, and student conduct violations in Keeping the Community Safe, graduation and FCAT scores in Achieving Educational Excellence, and alcohol use by youth in Sustaining a Healthy Community.

Caveats and Explanations: q Because of several changes over the years in the legislated definition of “verified” and the methods used for reporting, comparable data are not available for this indicator prior to 1993. q In addition to “verified” reports, the data list reports for which there is “some indication” and those for which there is “no indication” of abuse or neglect. The indicator includes neither of these categories. All the figures were recalculated and corrected in 2001 to reflect this accurately.

q The indicator describes only reports of abuse and neglect. It does not measure the actual incidence of abuse and neglect. q Either increases or decreases in the indicator may reflect partially an enhanced public awareness of or increased level of media attention to child abuse and neglect. q Although desirable to understand possible geographic differences in the incidence of child abuse and neglect, sub-county data for this indicator were not available.

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #2 Substantiated reports of child abuse and neglect per 1,000 children under 18

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #3

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO REPORT HAVING VOLUNTEERED TIME IN THE COMMUNITY DURING THE PAST YEAR (telephone survey) Trends: Yes

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

55%

61%

56%

59%

55%

61%

63%

60%

61%

58%

64%

67%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 75 percent who report

100%

having volunteered during the past year 80%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult population, conducted annually in September

60%

40%

Survey 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?

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

0% 19 87

People surveyed reporting community volunteer time Percentage of people surveyed who during the past year = report having volunteered time in Total people surveyed the community during the past year

20%

19 85

Method of calculation:

Linkages: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on community volunteering: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action that reduces the incidence of poverty would have a positive influence on increasing the amount of volunteering in the community.

In addition, this indicator on community volunteering has strong links that influence the trends of seven indicators in other Elements, including six in Maintaining Responsive Government and the indicator on involvement in supervised sports activities in Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation.

Caveats and Explanations: q The accuracy of the indicator relies on the memory of respondents for a one-year period.

q In a 2001 national survey by Independent Sector, 69 percent of adults reported volunteering on a regular basis.

q The indicator measures self-perceptions of volunteering time, which may vary somewhat concerning the kind of volunteering involved and the intensity of involvement.

q A new sampling method used beginning with the 1993 telephone survey resulted in more representative participation by minorities than in previous years.

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #3 Percentage of people surveyed who report having volunteered time in the community during the past year

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #4

RESIDENT LIVE BIRTHS TO FEMALES UNDER 18 PER 1,000 LIVE BIRTHS Âś Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

Baker Clay Duval Nassau St. Johns

69.4 39.7 59.1 52.2 63.8

93.2 41.7 67.0 62.9 66.8

82.5 41.8 59.6 66.6 58.6

76.9 53.2 61.9 58.7 62.7

89.3 42.0 58.4 45.1 54.1

90.9 50.2 59.0 57.0 62.2

88.2 48.3 61.0 65.0 49.1

106.0 44.6 59.4 60.1 50.3

77.9 47.4 62.6 53.2 25.9

70.9 44.4 58.5 51.6 43.6

86.0 48.6 56.3 49.1 41.3

98.5 41.2 57.1 33.6 48.0

92.1 43.7 50.9 49.8 33.9

61.8 38.8 49.6 44.4 26.4

58.8 32.2 45.5 33.7 41.0

TOTAL

57.5

65.0

58.6

61.2

56.4

58.8

59.6

58.1

55.9

54.5

54.4

49.8

46.5

43.4

Target for 2005: Achieve an annual level of no more than 45 live births to females under 18 per 1,000 live births

Births

Source: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics 40

Year

Method of calculation: Total annual live births Live resident births to females under 18 X 1,000 = to females under 18 Total annual live births per 1,000 live births

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on teen parenting: q Achieving Educational Excellence #2 Percentage of publicschool 10th graders taking the FCAT who achieve at levels 5 or 4 in reading and math. Community action that improves the level of achievement on the FCAT would have a positive influence on reducing teen parenting.

q Sustaining a Healthy Community #10 Alcohol use reported by youth. Community action that reduces youth use of alcohol would have a positive influence on reducing teen parenting. In addition, this indicator on teen parenting has strong links that influence the trends of three indicators in other Elements, including two indicators relating to infant mortality in Sustaining a Healthy Community and the indicator on poverty in Growing a Vibrant Economy.

Caveats and Explanations: q This indicator measures the number of females under 18 who carry their pregnancy to term. It does not measure the adolescent pregnancy rate.

q The 1990 Florida figure for resident live births to females under 18 per 1,000 live births was 54.1. The comparable figure for 2001 was 41.4.

q A decrease in the indicator may reflect increases in stillborns or abortions, not only decreased pregnancies.

q The total number of live births to females under 18 in 2001 was 20 in Baker County, 63 in Clay County, 555 in Duval County, 24 in Nassau County, and 52 in St. Johns County.

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #4 Resident live births to females under 18 per 1,000 live births

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #5

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO REPORT HAVING EXPERIENCED RACISM DURING THE PAST YEAR WHILE SHOPPING, WHILE AT WORK, OR WHILE RENTING OR BUYING HOUSING IN JACKSONVILLE (telephone survey) Trends:

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

Shopping At work Renting/buying

15% 13% 4%

17% 17% 8%

22% 16% 7%

TOTAL

23%

26%

21%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 18 percent reporting having experienced racism

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult population, conducted annually in September

Method of calculation: People reporting having experienced racism = Percentage of people surveyed All people surveyed reporting having experienced racism

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

Survey question: Thinking about your own possible experience

Year

Geographic sensitivity: Because of shifting residential, work, and shopping patterns, a reduced or low level of personal experience with racism in one area may be accompanied by an increased or higher level of experience with racism in another area.

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

0% 19 85

with racism, do you believe that you have personally experienced racism during the past year while shopping, while at work, or while renting or buying housing in Jacksonville?

Sub-county measures: Survey responses in 2002 varied among areas within Duval County, as shown in the table:

“Yes” responses for: Arlington/Beaches Northside/Urban Core Southside Westside

Shopping 15% 39% 17% 20%

Work 11% 28% 12% 14%

Housing 4% 13% 8% 6%

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on experiencing racism: q

Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on reducing experiences with racism. Achieving Educational Excellence #4 Percentage of public-school students attending desegregated schools. Community action that increases school desegregation would have a positive influence on reducing experiences with racism in the community. Growing a Vibrant Economy #2 Unemployment rate. Community action that reduces unemployment would have a positive influence on reducing experiences with racism.

Maintaining Responsive Government #9 Percentage of local elected officials who are people of color. Community action that increases the percentage of local elected officials who are people of color would have a positive influence on reducing experiences with racism.

Keeping the Community Safe #1 Index Crimes per 100,000 people. Community action that reduces the crime rate would have a positive influence on reducing experiences with racism.

Keeping the Community Safe #3 Percentage of people surveyed who report feeling safe walking alone at night in their neighborhood. Community action that increases people's feeling of safety in their neighborhood would have a positive influence on reducing experiences with racism.

In addition, this indicator on experiencing racism has strong links that influence the trends of two indicators in other Elements, including the Growing a Vibrant Economy indicator on net employment growth and the Keeping the Community Safe indicator on feeling safe in one's neighborhood.

Caveats and Explanations: q

The indicator measures self-reports of actual experiences with racism. It considers only experiences with racism related to shopping, working, and renting/buying housing. Racism may be experienced in other aspects of life as well. The indicator does not provide objective data on the actual incidence of racist behavior in the community. Nor does it reveal the incidence of racist attitudes among local residents. Data for this indicator come from a new question that was added in 2000 to the annual telephone survey that provides opinion data for several of the indicators.

The table shows the racial breakdown of survey responses in 2002. Except for African Americans and whites, the actual number of respondents is small. “Yes” responses for: African Americans Whites Hispanics Asians Other

Shopping 40% 14% 20% 0% 53%

Work 36% 8% 20% 14% 41%

Housing 14% 5% 20% 0% 18%

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #5 Percentage of people surveyed who report having experienced racism during the past year while shopping, while at work, or while renting or buying housing in Jacksonville

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #6

TOTAL VALUE OF CHARITABLE PHILANTHROPY THROUGH FEDERATED FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS IN THE REGION Âś Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

(millions) $15.47

$16.08

$17.48

$18.68

$19.93

$16.03

$16.35

$16.76

$16.80

$17.16

$16.92

$18.13

$19.21

$19.85

$20.67

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least $25.33 million,

$25

in 2001 constant dollars

(millions)

$20

$15

Source: United Way of Northeast Florida; United Way of St. Johns County; American Cancer Society

$10 2001 $$ Actual $$

Year

Method of calculation: The sum of annual giving to the following five federated charitable fundraising efforts in Northeast Florida: United Way of Northeast Florida, United Way of St. Johns County, Twogether for Life, Combined Federal Campaign, and Florida State Employees Charitable Campaign. These campaigns serve differing geographic areas within Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, as documented on the next page.

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in another Element link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on charitable giving: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action that increases jobs filled would have a positive influence on increasing charitable giving.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #5 Income available per person. Community action that increases personal income would have a positive influence on increasing charitable giving. In addition, this indicator on charitable giving has strong links that influence the trends of two indicators, those on artistic performances and events available and financial support for the arts, both in the Enjoying Arts, Recreation, and Culture Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The federated fundraising campaigns included in the indicator, along with the geographic area they cover and their 2001 campaign totals, are as follows: ♦ United Way of Northeast Florida (Baker, Clay, Duval, and Nassau Counties) $ 17,015,153 ♦ Combined Federal Campaign (16 counties in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia) $ 2,197,534 ♦ United Way of St. Johns County $ 822,615 ♦ Twogether for Life, a combined campaign for the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association (Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns Counties) $ 429,746 ♦ Florida State Employees Charitable Campaign (Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns Counties) $ 201,862

q Not all of the charitable contributions made to federated fundraising campaigns go directly to charitable uses. Some funding is used to pay for the cost of operating the federated fundraising campaigns. In 2001, for example, United Way of Northeast Florida allocated 10.0 percent of its total contributions to pay for its own operations.

q The indicator reports on charitable giving to only the five, large, federated fundraising campaigns that solicit contributions in Northeast Florida. Much larger amounts of charitable philanthropy—by individuals, corporations, and foundations—do not flow through these federated efforts. However, no reliable local data are available to document the true level of philanthropic giving in Northeast Florida.

q The substantial decline in 1992 resulted primarily from the nationwide, negative impact on giving to United Ways because of a controversy concerning the then head of United Way of America.

q When this indicator was added in 2000, data for all three of the campaigns reported on by United Way of Northeast Florida (its own, CFC, and state employees) and the United Way of St. Johns County were available back to 1987. Data for the “Twogether for Life” campaign were available beginning with 1995. q As of 2001, data were not available for the separate counties.

q Dollar figures have been adjusted to 2001 constant dollars using the Chain-type Price Index: Personal Consumption/All (see appendix for explanation).

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #6 Total value of charitable philanthropy through federated fundraising campaigns in the region

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #7

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED, WHO REPORT VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY, WHO SAY THAT THEY VOLUNTEERED MORE THAN SEVEN HOURS PER WEEK, ON AVERAGE (telephone survey) Trends:

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 33 percent of those

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

27%

21%

50%

reporting they volunteered saying they volunteered for more than seven hours per week, on average 40%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult population, conducted annually in September

30%

20%

Method of calculation: 10%

Survey 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)?

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

0% 19 87

Percentage of people surveyed = reporting that they volunteered who say they volunteered more than seven hours per week on average

19 85

People surveyed who reported volunteering over seven hours per week Total people surveyed who reported volunteering in the community

Linkages: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on time spent volunteering: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action that reduces the incidence of poverty would have a positive influence on increasing the amount of time people spend volunteering.

In addition, this indicator on time spent volunteering has strong links that influence the indicator on peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perception of their ability to influence local-government decision making in the Maintaining Responsive Government Element and the indicator on involvement in supervised sports activities in the Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator provides a measure of the intensity with which people, on average, volunteer in the community. It does not reveal the kinds of volunteer activities in which they are involved. q The indicator measures the percentage of those who reported volunteering who say they volunteer, on ave rage, more than seven hours per week, not the percentage of the total population volunteering that many hours. q If, as reported for 2001, 21 percent of those volunteering committed, on average, more than seven hours per week and 67 percent of respondents reported that they volunteered in the community, 14 percent of all respondents reported volunteering more than seven hours per week.

q According to a 2001 Independent Sector survey, the national volunteer workforce represented the equivalent of over 9 million fulltime employees at a value of $239 billion. The survey report estimated that over 84 million people volunteered an estimated 15.5 billion hours in 2000. q The average dollar value of volunteer time (calculated as the national average nonagricultural hourly wage plus 12 percent for the value of employee benefits) was $16.03 per hour in 2001. Based on this figure, the average dollar value of volunteering seven hours per week for a full year would be $5,835.

Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony Indicator #7 Percentage of people surveyed, who report volunteering in the community, who said that they volunteered more than seven hours per week, on average

ENJOYING ARTS, CULTURE, AND RECREATION 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. 1.

Total public events/performances at selected, major public facilities

Public and private financial support per person for arts organizations receiving City Cultural Service Grant funding

Public-park acreage per 1,000 people

Number of participants in supervised sports activities at City parks and pools

Attendance at selected, major musical performances per 1,000 people

Attendance at major sports facilities per 1,000 people

Attendance at selected cultural facilities and events per 1,000 people

Public-library use as measured by total circulation of library resources per person

City recreation expenditures per person for activities in parks and park maintenance

10.

Number of City water-access public parks per 35,000 people

Âś = Gold Star (indicator moving in positive direction) O = Red Flag (indicator moving in negative direction)

= Target for 2005 has been met

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #1

TOTAL PUBLIC EVENTS/PERFORMANCES AT SELECTED MAJOR PUBLIC FACILITIES 1993

1994

Target for 2005: Attain a level of at least 550 events/performances each year

Method of calculation: 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

1998

1999

2000

2001

326

340

384

426

422

343

600

400

200

Year

20 01

0 19 99

Entertainment; Florida Theatre, Inc.; and SMG Facilities Management Worldwide, which manages operations at the TimesUnion Center for the Performing Arts

1997

19 97

Source: Jacksonville Department of Recreation, Parks, and

1996

800

Events/performances

The 2000 Upgrade Task Force selected Public Events/ Performances as the most important indicator in the Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Element.

1995

19 95

1992

19 93

1991

19 91

1990

19 89

1989

19 87

1988

19 85

1987

19 83

Trends:

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on performances/events at major public facilities: q Achieving Educational Excellence #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. Community action that increases the number of degrees and certificates awarded would have a positive influence on increasing the demand for and availability of performances/events at major public facilities. q Achieving Educational Excellence #8 Total student participation in noncredit higher-education programs. Community action that increases participation in noncredit higher-education programs would have a positive influence on increasing the demand for and availability of performances/events at major public facilities. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action that increases the number of jobs filled would have a positive influence on increasing the demand for and availability of performances/events at major public facilities.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #5 Income available per person. Community action that increases the income per person would have a positive influence on increasing the demand for and availability of performances/events at major public facilities. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #10 Tourism as measured by Bed-Tax revenues per cent of tax levied. Community action that increases tourism would have a positive influence on increasing the demand for and availability of performances/events at major public facilities. q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #6 Total value of charitable philanthropy through federated fundraising campaigns in the region. Community action that increases philanthropic giving would have a positive influence on the availability of performances/events at major public facilities. This indicator on performances/events at major public facilities has a strong link that influences the trend of the indicator on tourism in the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The Florida Theatre opened in October 1983. The building is owned by the City of Jacksonville, but the theatre is operated by a private, nonprofit organization. Metropolitan Park opened in mid 1985. The Civic Auditorium complex was not used during December 1986, since plans were imminent to demolish all or part of it. It reopened, however, and operated until it was again closed in July 1995 for major renovation. It reopened in December 1996 as the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. Metropolitan Park and the Times-Union Center are owned by the City of Jacksonville and operated under contract by a management company.

q This indicator does not include other community facilities that offer some events or performances open to the public. Among these are Swisher Auditorium and Terry Concert Hall at Jacksonville University, Robinson Auditorium at the University of North Florida, and the Wilson Center for the Performing Arts at Florida Community College at Jacksonvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Campus. These were not included because accurate data were not available. Other community facilities, such as the Ritz Theatre, were not included because they have fewer than 500 seats. Other facilities, such as the Alhambra Dinner Theatre, were not included because they are operated as commercial ventures, not community services.

q The indicator measures the number of performances open to the public, including one-time events. It does not include other activities in the selected facilities for which attendance was by invitation only.

q When this indicator was added in 2000, data were available only back to 1996.

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #1 Total public events/performances at major community facilities

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #2

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT PER PERSON FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING CITY CULTURAL SERVICE GRANT FUNDING Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

$16.48

$16.70

$23.46

$24.86

$25.39

$25.09

$25.56

$28.77

$27.30

$27.68

$26.80

$29.68

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least $32.15 per person, in 2001 constant dollars, in support for arts organizations from City Cultural-Service-Grant funding

$40

$30

$20

Source: Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

$10 2001 $$ Actual $$

Year

Method of Calculation: Total public and private funding Public and private of arts organizations funding per person of receiving Cultural Services Grants = arts organizations receiving Total Duval County population Cultural Services Grants

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on financial support for arts organizations: q Achieving Educational Excellence #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. Community action that increases the number of degrees and certificates awarded would have a positive influence on increasing financial support for arts organizations.

q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #6 Total value of charitable philanthropy through federated fundraising campaigns in the region. Community action that increases philanthropic giving would have a positive influence on increasing financial support for arts organizations. This indicator on financial support for arts organizations has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #5 Income available per person. Community action that increases personal income would have a positive influence on increasing financial support for arts organizations.

Caveats and Explanations: q The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville is a nonprofit organization created by the City of Jacksonville to promote the arts and culture in Jacksonville, primarily by being the conduit for City and State of Florida funding for arts organizations. Each year, the City of Jacksonville budgets funding to support arts organizations. That funding is distributed through a competitive application process operated by the Cultural Council, which makes Cultural Service Grants to arts organizations in the community. Most major local arts organizations and some smaller ones receive City financial support through the Cultural Council. The Cultural Council also distributes funding received from the State of Florida.

q Organizations funded by the Cultural Council represent only a small number in comparison with all local arts organizations. Although public funding for the local community is well documented through the Cultural Council, large amounts of private financial support for the arts may not be captured by this indicator and are not otherwise documented. Nevertheless, the indicator does report on financial support for all of the largest and most important arts organizations in the community because they are supported by the Cultural Council.

q Organizations that receive Cultural Service Grant funding submit, as a part of their funding application, financial information for the previous year, which identifies amounts of funding from all major sources, including the City of Jacksonville, State of Florida, other public and private benefactors, and proceeds from admission fees and ticket-sales. This indicator reports the compiled information for the previous year from all organizations that had received a Cultural Services Grant in that year and were re-applying for a Cultural Service Grant.

q Expenditure figures have been adjusted to 2001 constant dollars using the

q In 2000-01, the Cultural Council distributed $2,184,000 of City funds to support 24 arts organizations.

Chain-type Price Index: Personal Consumption/All (see appendix for explanation).

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #2 Public and private financial support per person for arts organizations receiving City Cultural Service Grant funding

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #3

PUBLIC-PARK ACREAGE PER 1,000 PEOPLE Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

5.44

5.37

5.04

5.08

5.05

4.96

5.34

6.30

6.62

6.54

6.47

8.50

8.94

19.82

23.86

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of public-park acreage of at least 16 acres per 1,000 people

Acres

Source: City of Jacksonville, Annual Financial Report; beach municipalities and Baldwin

Year

Method of calculation: Total public park acreage of Jacksonville, three beach Public-park municipalities, and Baldwin X 1,000 = acreage per Total Duval Co. population 1,000 people

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on City public-park acreage: q Maintaining Responsive Government #6 Percentage of people surveyed who report being "somewhat satisfied" or "very satisfied" with basic services of Jacksonville city government, such as streets, parks, trash removal, and libraries. Community action that improves people's perceptions of the effectiveness of basic City services would have a positive influence on increasing public park acreage.

In addition, this indicator on City public-park acreage has a strong link that influences the trend of the indicator on peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s satisfaction with basic Jacksonville city-government services in the Maintaining Responsive Government Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator includes all acreage of park facilities and open space owned by local governments in Duval County. In 1983, this acreage totaled about 3,140. By 1999, it had increased to 6,838 and by 2001 to 14,428. Much of the increase between 1998 and 2001 came as the City of Jacksonville began a concerted effort to purchase land for conservation purposes. The indicator excludes federal and state park acreage, Atlantic Ocean beach areas not included in local public parks, and acreage of public waterways.

q The indicator does not reflect the geographic distribution of park acreage or the convenience of access from different areas within Duval County. q The increase in 1994 resulted from purchase by the city of three major new park properties, The Dunes, Blue Cypress, and Cedar Point.

q The acreage reported by the City of Jacksonville in 1989 is 180 acres less than in 1988. No decrease in park acreage occurred. Rather, highway median strips previously defined as parkland were removed, in order to identify park acreage more accurately.

q The increases from 1998 to 2001 resulted from purchases by the City of parcels for the Southeast Regional Park and of lands for conservation under the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Preservation Project, as well as the parklands and open space added through the conversion of Cecil Field from a military base to civilian uses.

q In 2001, Jacksonville had the largest urban park system in America. If federal, state, and other public lands are included in the measure of parkland, total park acreage was 67.5 acres per 1,000 people in 2001.

q The parks and open spaces included in the indicator vary greatly in size. If properties of more than 100 acres are excluded, providing a rough measure of community and neighborhood parks, the acreage per 1,000 people in 2001 was 3.47, up from 2.93 in 1999.

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #3 Public-park acreage per 1,000 people

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #4

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN SUPERVISED SPORTS ACTIVITIES AT CITY PARKS AND POOLS Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

(millions)

Target for 2005: achieve a level of at least 3.5 million participants

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

1.55

1.80

2.33

2.43

2.70

Source: City of Jacksonville, Department of Recreation, Parks, and Entertainment

Participants (millions)

Year

Method of calculation: Total individuals (young people and adults) participating in supervised athletic and aquatic activities at City parks and pools during each year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on participation in supervised sports activities in City parks and pools: q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #3 Percentage of people surveyed who report having volunteered time in the community during the past year. Community action that increases community volunteering would have a positive influence on increasing participation in supervised sports activities in City parks and pools. q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #7 Percentage of people surveyed, who report volunteering in the community, who said that they volunteered more than seven hours per week, on average. Community action that increases average hours spent volunteering would have a positive influence on increasing participation in supervised sports activities in City parks and pools.

q Maintaining Responsive Government #6 Percentage of people surveyed who report being "somewhat satisfied" or "very satisfied" with basic services of Jacksonville city government, such as streets, parks, trash removal, and libraries. Community action that increases people's satisfaction with basic services of Jacksonville government, including parks, would have a positive influence on increasing participation in supervised sports activities in City parks and pools. In addition, this indicator on participation in supervised sports activities in City parks and pools has strong links that influence the trends of indicators on the crime rate and on reports of crime victimization in the Keeping the Community Safe Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator reports on participation by youth and adults in supervised athletic activities in public parks and aquatic activities in pools operated by the Jacksonville Recreation Department. Additional, undocumented sports activities of many kinds take place in public parks, school facilities, and other places throughout the community but are not included in the indicator. q The sports activities reported include sports leagues and other organized athletic activities in parks, as well as swimming and other aquatic activities in pools.

q Participants include all those actively involved but not spectators. Participants are counted each time they have an â&#x20AC;&#x153;exposureâ&#x20AC;? to the park or facility, meaning each time they participate in a game or use a pool. q Data are not available broken down by park, facility, or geographic area. q When this indicator was added in 2000, data were not available for years before 1997.

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #4 Number of participants in supervised sports activities at City parks and pools

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #5

ATTENDANCE AT SELECTED, MAJOR MUSICAL PERFORMANCES PER 1,000 PEOPLE Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

149

200

211

203

197

201

231

282

234

277

267

379

265

234

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 400 attendees

500

annually at major musical performances per 1,000 people

People

400

300

200

Source: Jacksonville Symphony; FCCJ Artist Series; WJCT (for the Jazz Festival) 100

Year

Method of calculation: Total annual attendance at Symphony series, Annual attendance FCCJ Artist Series, and at major musical Jazz Festival performances X 1,000 = performances per Total Duval County pop. 1,000 people

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on attendance at selected, major musical performances:

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #5 Income available per person. Community action that increases the income available per person would have a positive influence on increasing attendance at musical performances.

This indicator on attendance at selected, major musical performances has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures paid attendance at performances of all Symphony series and special concerts, all FCCJ Artist Series performances, and the annual Jazz Festival. It does not include attendance at any performances for which admission is not charged or at special performances, such as Symphony performances for publicschool students.

q The Jazz Festival began charging attendance in 1995. The indicator includes its attendance figures beginning with that year. The Jazz Festival was not held in 2001.

q The indicator reflects both expansion in the number of performances available and increases in attendance at these performances.

q The increase in 1999 is partially attributable to a four-week, 32-performance run of Phantom of the Opera, as well as a sold out weeklong run of Riverdance, which more than doubled FCCJ Artist Series attendance, compared with the previous year. In 2000, Artist Series attendance dropped again without the benefit of similar â&#x20AC;&#x153;blockbusterâ&#x20AC;? shows.

q In 1991, the Jacksonville Symphony started a new "Starry Nights" series. In 1995, it added a new "Summer Nights" series. Also that year, it performed two additional special concerts. In 1997, it dropped the Connoisseur concert series. In 2000, it added the Discovery series.

q In 2001, FCCJ Artist Series attendance was estimated at 106,633 (106,000), Jacksonville Symphony attendance was 79,119 (70,731); and Jazz Festival attendance was zero (29,400). Comparable numbers for 2000 are shown in parentheses.

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #5 Attendance at selected, major musical performances per 1,000 people

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #6

ATTENDANCE AT MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES PER 1,000 PEOPLE Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 2,000 attendees

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

1,630

1,685

1,774

1,849

1,575

1,291

2,500

at sports facilities per 1,000 people

People

2,000

Source: SMG Facilities Management Worldwide, which manages

1,500

1,000

operations at Alltel Stadium, Wolfson Park, and the Coliseum; Jacksonville Jaguars.

Year

Method of calculation: Total annual attendance at major sports events at Alltel Stadium, Wolfson Park, and Coliseum Total Duval County population

Attendance at major X 1,000 = sports facilities per 1,000 people

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

500

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on attendance at major sports facilities: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #5 Income available per person. Community action that increases personal income would have a positive influence on increasing attendance at major sports facilities.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #10 Tourism as measured by Bed-Tax revenues per cent of tax levied. Community action that increases tourism would have a positive influence on increasing attendance at major sports facilities. In addition, this indicator on attendance at major sports facilities has a strong link that influences the trend of the indicator on tourism in the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures paid attendance at all public sports events scheduled at Alltel Stadium, Wolfson Park, and the Coliseum. It does not include other kinds of events held in these facilities, such as a rock concert or religious revival in the stadium or a circus in the Coliseum. q In 2001, total attendance figures were as follows: Alltel Stadiumâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jaguars games 583,135 Alltel Stadiumâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;other sports events 188,401 Wolfson Park 224,162 Coliseum 29,160

q The NFL Jacksonville Jaguars home games usually include two preseason games and eight regular-season games each year. In 1998, the Jaguars also hosted one postseason game. In 1999, they hosted two postseason games. q The Lizard Kings hockey team played games in the Coliseum between 1996 and 2000, and the Tomcats arena football team played games in the Coliseum beginning in 2000. q When this indicator was added in 2000, data were not available for years before 1996.

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #6 Attendance at major sports facilities per 1,000 people

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #7

ATTENDANCE AT SELECTED CULTURAL FACILITIES AND EVENTS PER 1,000 PEOPLE Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

1,287

1,356

1,435

1,440

1,425

1,456

1,375

1,331

1,341

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 1,550 attendees

1,750

annually at selected cultural facilities/events per 1,000 people

People

1,500

1,250

Source: Jacksonville Zoo; Greater Jacksonville Fair Association; City of Jacksonville, Special Events Office (for the World of Nations)

1,000

Year

Method of calculation: Total annual attendance at Zoo, Agricultural Fair, Attendance at major and World of Nations X 1,000 = cultural facilities/events Total Duval County pop. per 1,000 people

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

750

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on attendance at selected cultural facilities and events: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #5 Income available per person. Community action that increases personal income would have a positive influence on increasing attendance at major cultural facilities and events.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #10 Tourism as measured by Bed-Tax revenues per cent of tax levied. Community action that increases tourism would have a positive influence on increasing attendance at major cultural facilities and events. This indicator on attendance at selected cultural facilities and events has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures the combined paid and unpaid attendance each year at the Jacksonville Zoo, the Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, and the World of Nations event. q The World of Nations Celebration is sponsored by the City of

Jacksonville and is held for three days each May at Metropolitan Park. Organizations and individuals representing the full diversity of ethnic and national identities among local residents share their distinct heritages, foods, dances, and fun in a carnival atmosphere. The World of Nations event was first held in 1992. However, when this indicator was added in 2000, accurate attendance data were not available for years before 1996.

q In 2001, total attendance at major cultural facilities/events in

Jacksonville was as follows: Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Jacksonville Zoological Gardens World of Nations Celebration

472,378 517,424 75,000

q The decline in attendance in 1999 may have been related to poor

weather at the World of Nations event. The decline in 2000 resulted from a decrease in Fair attendance, perhaps because of parking problems caused by conflicting scheduling with NFL football at nearby Alltel Stadium.

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #7 Attendance at selected cultural facilities and events per 1,000 people

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #8

PUBLIC-LIBRARY USE AS MEASURED BY TOTAL CIRCULATION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES PER PERSON ¶ Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

3.35

3.55

3.92

4.14

4.17

4.36

4.47

4.88

4.73

4.89

5.16

5.44

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 5.5 library resources

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

1 19 83

Annual total of resources circulated by Duval County public libraries = Annual public library Total Duval County population circulation per person

19 87

Method of calculation:

19 85

Source: City of Jacksonville, Public Library

Resources circulated

circulated annually per person

Year

Sub-county measures: Library use varies among different areas within Duval County. The table shows 2001 total circulation for the Duval County Public Library system’s seven regional libraries.

Regional libraries Regency Southeast Mandarin Webb Beaches Highlands Northwest

Circulation 743,999 644,259 624,043 519,977 503,803 261,695 98,767

Linkages: The following indicators in another Element link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on public-library use: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on increasing the use of public libraries. q Achieving Educational Excellence #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. Community action that increases the number of degrees and certificates awarded would have a positive influence on increasing the use of public libraries.

q Achieving Educational Excellence #8 Total student participation in noncredit higher-education programs. Community action that increases participation in noncredit higher-education programs would have a positive influence on increasing the use of public libraries. In addition, this indicator on public-library use has a strong link that influences the trend of the indicator on people's satisfaction with basic Jacksonville city-government services in the Maintaining Responsive Government Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures circulation of all kinds of materials and resources available through the public libraries, including books, videotapes, audiotapes, CDs, and other materials. The indicator does not measure people's use of library resources within the library facilities. q Library facilities include the main Haydon Burns Library, all branch libraries in Duval County, and the Public Library's bookmobile. Libraries in local colleges, universities, and public schools, as well as the City of Jacksonville's law library, are not included.

q One of the newer resources available at each public library is free access to the Internet via one or more of 300 computer terminals. The public libraries do not document and report the number of connections made to the Internet through these terminals. q In the 2001 City Services Satisfaction Survey conducted for the City of Jacksonville, 73 percent of those surveyed responding positively to the libraries. An additional 14.2 percent declined to answer, while 12.8 percent had a negative impression of the library system overall. Among all respondents, 66.8 percent said they had used the library in the past year.

q The library system recorded a gate count of 2,542,511 visits in 2001.

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #8 Public-library use as measured by total circulation of library resources per person

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #9

CITY RECREATION EXPENDITURES PER PERSON FOR ACTIVITIES IN PARKS AND PARK MAINTENANCE Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

$16.00

$16.98

$18.40

$17.84

$16.60

$15.95

$16.10

$16.70

$19.19

$23.15

$19.77

$21.03

$19.96

$20.16

$21.38

Target for 2005: Achieve an expenditure level of at least $23.34 per person, in 2001 constant dollars

$30

$20

Source: City of Jacksonville, Department of Parks, Recreation, and

$10

Entertainment 2001 $$ Actual $$

Year

Method of calculation: Total annual adjusted City of City park Jacksonville operating expenditures for activities and recreation activities and park maintenance = maintenance Total Duval County population expenditures per person

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on expenditures for City park activities and maintenance:

In addition, this indicator on expenditures for City park activities and maintenance has a strong link that influences the trend of the indicator on people's satisfaction with basic City services, including parks, in the Maintaining Responsive Government Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator includes expenditures for organized and/or supervised activities in City parks and for maintenance of those parks. Expenditures for administrative expenses and for capitaloutlay projects and land acquisition are not included.

q Data were not available for geographic areas within Duval County. q Expenditure figures have been adjusted to 2001 constant dollars using the Chain-type Price Index: State/Local Government Purchases (see appendix for explanation).

q When this indicator was added in 2000, data were not available for years before 1985.

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #9 City recreation expenditures per person for activities in parks and park maintenance

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #10

NUMBER OF CITY WATER-ACCESS PUBLIC PARKS PER 35,000 PEOPLE Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

.87

.85

.95

.94

.92

.90

.89

.93

.92

.91

.90

.88

.96

.94

1.01

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 1.75 water-access parks per 35,000 people Water-access parks

2.0

Source: City of Jacksonville, Department of Recreation, Parks, and

1.5

1.0

0.5

Entertainment

Year

Method of calculation: Total City of Jacksonville City water-access water-access public parks X 35,000 = public parks per Total Duval County pop. 35,000 people

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

0.0

Linkages: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on City of Jacksonville water-access parks: q Maintaining Responsive Government #6 Percentage of people surveyed who report being "somewhat satisfied" or "very satisfied" with basic services of Jacksonville city government, such as streets, parks, trash removal, and libraries. Community action that improves people's satisfaction with basic City services, especially parks, would have a positive influence on increasing the number of City water-access parks.

In addition, this indicator on City of Jacksonville water-access parks has a strong link that influences the trend of the indicator on people's satisfaction with basic City services, including parks, in the Maintaining Responsive Government Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures water-access parks, most of which are boat ramps, owned and managed by the City of Jacksonville. Other state, federal, or private water-access parks and boat ramps located in Duval County are not included. q When this indicator was added in 2000, data were not available for years before 1984. q To reach the Target for 2005 level of 1.75 water-access parks per 35,000 people, Duval County would need 40 water-access parks for the 2001 population of 792,434.

q Measuring the number of water-access parks per 35,000 people in Duval County is consistent with the method used to evaluate an adequate level of service for water-access parks in Jacksonville's 2010 Comprehensive Plan. The Recreation Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed goal is to achieve a level of at least one water-access park for each 35,000 people by 2005. q In July 2001, 28,535 boats under 26 feet long were licensed in Duval County. During that year, the City provided water access at 23 boat ramps.

Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Indicator #10 Number of City water-access public parks per 35,000 people

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.

Disparity in infant deaths per 1,000 live births between people of color and white people

Resident infant deaths per 1,000 live births

Percentage of people surveyed who report having no health insurance (telephone survey)

Percentage of people surveyed who rate the health and medical-care available in Jacksonville "good" or "excellent" (telephone survey)

Resident deaths due to heart disease per 100,000 people

Disparity in the number of newly diagnosed cases of HIV between African Americans and the remaining population

Number of HIV/AIDS-related deaths per 100,000 people

Packs of cigarettes sold per person

Resident deaths due to lung cancer per 100,000 people

10.

Alcohol use reported by youth

Âś = Gold Star (indicator moving in positive direction) O = Red Flag (indicator moving in negative direction)

= Target for 2005 has been met

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #1

DISPARITY IN RESIDENT INFANT DEATHS PER 1,000 LIVE BIRTHS BETWEEN PEOPLE OF COLOR AND WHITE PEOPLE O Trends: People of color White People

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

19.5

13.7

15.3

15.9

15.5

12.0

16.6

12.0

12.5

10.8

12.7

14.7

15.3

15.2

16.2

8.5

10.1

8.3

9.6

7.7

6.7

11.8

7.3

7.8

6.4

7.8

6.8

7.0

6.2

7.8

Disparity

129%

36%

84%

67%

101%

80%

40%

66%

62%

68%

62%

115%

119%

145%

108%

Target for 2005: Achieve a disparity in the infant death rate of no greater than 75 percent between people of color and white people

Source: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics

160%

Disparity

The 2000 Upgrade Task Force selected Disparity in the Infant Death Rate as the most important indicator in the Sustaining a Healthy Community Element.

200%

120%

80%

40%

Method of calculation: infant death rate for people of color â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that for white people = percentage gap infant death rate for white people The infant death rate is calculated as the number of resident infant deaths per 1,000 live births.

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on the racial disparity in infant deaths: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on reducing the incidence of infant deaths because a more educated community, of whatever race, is more likely to nurture children successfully. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action that reduces the incidence of poverty in the community would have a positive influence on reducing infant deaths for all races.

q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #1 Percentage of people surveyed who report that they believe racism to be a local problem. Community action that reduces the perception that racism is a problem in the community would have a positive influence on reducing the infant death rate, especially among people of color. q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #4 Resident live births to females under 18 per 1,000 live births. Community action that reduces parenting by teen mothers would have a positive influence on reducing the infant death rate for all races. This indicator on the racial disparity in infant deaths has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births. An infant death occurs when a child dies before his or her first birthday.

income parents has been higher than the rate for all children. The disparity based on race focused on by this indicator may to some extent overlap with the disparity based on income.

q The infant mortality rate reflects the quality of prenatal and postnatal health care received by mothers and infants.

q In 1989, the overall infant death rate in Duval County was 11.5, while in Florida it was 9.8. In 2000, these rates were 9.7 and 7.0 respectively, and in 2001, they were 11.2 and 7.3 respectively.

q The indicator does not reflect differences in the infant mortality rate related to the socio-economic status of the parents. Data show that the infant mortality rate for children born to lower-

q In 2001, the Office of Vital Statistics reported 136 infant deaths and 12,185 live births in Duval County.

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #1 Disparity in resident infant-deaths per 1,000 live births between people of color and white people

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #2

RESIDENT INFANT DEATHS PER 1,000 LIVE BIRTHS Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

12.2

11.4

11.5

11.8

10.5

8.7

10.6

8.9

9.4

8.0

9.6

9.8

10.2

9.7

11.2

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 8.0 infant deaths per 1,000 live births

Deaths

Source: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics

Year

Method of calculation: Total annual Duval County infant deaths X 1,000 = Resident infant deaths Total annual Duval per 1,000 live births County live births

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on infant deaths: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on reducing the incidence of infant deaths because a more educated community is more likely to nurture children successfully.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action that reduces the incidence of poverty in the community would have a positive influence on reducing the rate of infant deaths. q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #4 Resident live births to females under 18 per 1,000 live births. Community action that reduces parenting by teen mothers would have a positive influence on reducing the rate of infant deaths. This indicator on infant deaths has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births. An infant death occurs when a child dies before his or her first birthday. q The infant mortality rate reflects the quality of prenatal and postnatal health care received by mothers and infants. q The indicator does not reflect differences in the infant mortality rate related to the socio-economic status or race of the parents. Data show that the infant mortality rate for children born to lowerincome parents has been higher than the rate for all children. Data also show a wide disparity between the infant death rate for people of color and white people (see Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #1).

q In 1989, the infant death rate in Florida was 9.8. In 2000, it was 7.0, and in 2001 it was 7.3. q In 2001, the Office of Vital Statistics reported 136 infant deaths and 12,185 live births in Duval County. q The federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Healthy People 2010 goals include an objective to reduce infant deaths to 4.5 per 1,000 live births by 2010.

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #2 Resident infant deaths per 1,000 live births

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #3

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO REPORT HAVING NO HEALTH INSURANCE (telephone survey) Trends:

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

11%

13%

24%

11%

10%

14%

13%

11%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level no higher than 8 percent

40%

reporting having no health insurance 30%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult

Year

Survey question: Are you currently covered by any type of health insurance such as coverage through your employer, Medicaid, Medicare, or private coverage?

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

0% 19 89

People surveyed reporting Percentage of people not having health insurance = surveyed who report having Total people surveyed no health insurance

10%

19 87

Method of calculation:

20%

19 85

population, conducted annually in September

Linkages: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action that reduces the q Growing a Vibrant Economy #2 Unemployment rate. incidence of poverty in the community would have a positive Community action that reduces the unemployment rate would influence on reducing the number of people who lack health have a positive influence on reducing the number of people who insurance. lack health insurance. In addition, this indicator on lack of health insurance has a strong link that influences the trend of the indicator of poverty in the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element. The following indicators in another Element link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on lack of health insurance:

Caveats and Explanations: q This indicator was added in 1991. Since it measures results of a telephone survey question, data were not available for previous years. q The telephone-survey source for this indicator may result in an understatement of those who lack health insurance. Many who cannot afford health insurance may also not have a telephone. q A new sampling method used beginning with the 1993 telephone survey resulted in more representative participation by minorities than in previous years.

q An analysis of Census Bureau survey data released in 1993 indicates that 16.6 percent of nonelderly Americans lacked health insurance in 1991. Among Floridians, the figure was 23.5 percent, fifth highest among the states. An updated Census Bureau report put the national rate of uninsured at 14.0 percent in 2000. q The Bureau of Economic and Business Research at the University of Florida reported that 12.2 percent of people in Florida had no health insurance in 1999. A Florida Health Insurance Study concluded that 16.8 percent of Floridians under 65 years old were uninsured in 1999. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that 17.3 percent of Floridians had no health insurance in 2000. q In 2001, 6.8 percent of people discharged from Duval County hospitals were identified as “charity,” “self-pay,” or “other-pay” patients.

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #3 Percentage of people surveyed who report having no health insurance

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #4

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO RATE THE HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE AVAILABLE IN JACKSONVILLE "GOOD" OR "EXCELLENT" (telephone survey) Trends:

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

Excellent Good

21% 53%

18% 49%

20% 47%

22% 38%

22% 39%

15% 40%

23% 40%

21% 45%

20% 47%

20% 50%

16% 46%

18% 48%

20% 42%

25% 41%

27% 40%

Total

74%

67%

60%

61%

55%

63%

66%

67%

70%

62%

66%

62%

66%

67%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 74 percent Good

rating health and medical care “good” or “excellent”

Excellent

100%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult population, conducted annually in September

80%

60%

40%

Method of calculation: 20%

Year

Survey question: In your opinion, is the health and medical care available in Jacksonville excellent, good, fair, or poor?

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

0% 19 85

People surveyed rating local health Percentage of people and medical care good or excellent = surveyed who rate local Total people surveyed medical care good or excellent

Linkage: No indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on the quality of health and medical care.

This indicator on the quality of health and medical care has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures perceptions of the health and medical care available locally. Respondents may perceive the care available to include some combination of health-care facilities, health-care practitioners, and/or health-insurance institutions. They may be concerned with the quality of care, as well as its accessibility and/or costs. These perceptions may or may not reflect reality.

q A new sampling method used beginning with the 1993 telephone survey resulted in more representative participation by minorities than in previous years. q In 2001, the survey question was altered slightly. The original question asked about the “health and medical-care system.” Removal of the word “system” was intended to focus responses more directly on the quality of care itself.

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #4 Percentage of people surveyed who rate the health and medical care available in Jacksonville "good" or "excellent"

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #5

RESIDENT DEATHS DUE TO HEART DISEASE PER 100,000 PEOPLE Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

273.0

256.2

244.8

246.5

253.4

246.9

252.2

263.8

269.0

259.0

247.7

246.4

233.7

223.8

233.3

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 190 deaths per 100,000 people annually

350

Deaths

300

250

200

Source: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics

Year

Method of calculation: Total annual Duval Co. resident Resident deaths deaths due to heart disease X 100,000 = due to heart Total Duval County population disease per 100,000 people

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

150

Linkage: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on deaths from heart disease:

This indicator on deaths from heart disease has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

q Keeping the Community Safe #5 Percentage of annual rescuecall response times that are four minutes or under. Community action that minimizes rescue-call response times would have a positive influence on reducing deaths from heart disease.

Caveats and Explanations: q Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of resident deaths in Duval County.

q The federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Healthy People 2010 goals include an objective to reduce heart-disease deaths to 166 per 100,000 by 2010.

q The Florida rate in 2001 for deaths from heart disease was 308.2.

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #5 Resident deaths due to heart disease per 100,000 people

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #6

DISPARITY IN THE NUMBER OF NEWLY DIAGNOSED CASES OF HIV BETWEEN AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE REMAINING POPULATION Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

232 53

245 73

266 88

242 94

338%

236%

202%

157%

African Americans Remaining population Disparity

Target for 2005: The previous Target for 2005 for this indicator,

500%

achieve a level of no more than 250 percent in the disparity in newly diagnosed cases of HIV between African Americans and the remaining population, is obsolete because the indicatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s numbers were recalculated by the source in 2001. Disparity

400%

Source: Florida Department of Health, AIDS Surveillance Program

300%

200%

100%

Year

Method of calculation: Percentage difference between the number of newly-diagnosed HIV cases reported each year among African Americans and among the remaining population.

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkage: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on disparity in the incidence of HIV:

This indicator on disparity in the incidence of HIV has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #1 Percentage of people surveyed who report that they believe racism to be a local problem. Community action that reduces the perception that racism is a problem in the community would have a positive influence on decreasing the disparity between African Americans and the remaining population in the incidence of HIV.

Caveats and Explanations: q HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. People who test positive for the HIV virus may or may not have AIDS, the disease by which the virus attacks the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune system, and may or may not ever contract it. AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. q Only reported, diagnosed cases are included; the actual number of cases may be higher. q When this indicator was added in 2000, data categorized by race were not available for years before 1998.

q In 2001, the data were revised to include, consistently, all diagnosed cases reported during a year, whether or not the case progressed to AIDS during the same year. q African Americans comprised 28 percent of the population in Duval County in 2001 but represented 72 percent of all newly diagnosed HIV cases. q The disparity in the incidence of HIV that this indicator reports suggests that anti-HIV efforts should be focused on the African American population and on how factors like racism and poverty affect the incidence of HIV among African Americans.

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #6 Disparity in the number of newly diagnosed cases of HIV between African Americans and the remaining population

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #7

NUMBER OF HIV/AIDS-RELATED DEATHS PER 100,000 PEOPLE Âś Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

12.5

11.0

13.3

19.1

19.6

24.9

29.3

17.1

11.0

10.8

11.8

11.9

9.1

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 13 deaths

annually related to HIV/AIDS per 100,000 people

Deaths

Source: Florida Department of Health, AIDS Surveillance Program

Year

Method of calculation: Total annual number of Total HIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS-related deaths X 100,000 = related deaths per Total Duval Co. pop. 100,000 people

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on HIV/AIDS-related deaths: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #2 Unemployment rate. Community action that reduces unemployment would have a positive influence on the HIV/AIDS-related death rate because those who are employed are more likely to have health insurance. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action that reduces the incidence of poverty would have a positive influence on the HIV/AIDS-related death rate by increasing the affordability of health insurance.

q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #1 Percentage of people surveyed who report that they believe racism to be a local problem. Community action that reduces the perception that racism is a problem in the community would have a positive influence on reducing the incidence of HIV/AIDS-related deaths because the incidence of HIV and AIDS is disproportionately high among African Americans. This indicator on HIV/AIDS-related deaths has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. People who test positive for the HIV virus may or may not have AIDS, the disease by which the virus attacks the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune system, and may or may not ever contract it. AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. AIDS kills by weakening the immune system that helps the body ward off diseases. q In 2001, the equivalent death rate for African Americans in Duval County from HIV/AIDS-related causes was 21.3.

q Resident HIV/AIDS-related deaths in Florida were 10.2 per 100,000 people in 2001. q When this indicator was added in 2000, data were not available for years before 1989. q When the Target for 2005 was set in 2001, volunteers were skeptical that the rate of deaths in the late 1990s could be sustained because of emerging warning signsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;rapidly increasing incidence among African Americans and evidence that medical treatments were not proving as beneficial as had been hoped.

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #7 Number of HIV/AIDS-related deaths per 100,000 people

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #8

PACKS OF CIGARETTES SOLD PER PERSON Trends:

Âś

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

124

123

120

115

107

102

100

102

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 72 packs

150

of cigarettes sold per person

Packs

125

100

Source: Florida Department of Business Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco

Year

Method of calculation: Annual packs of cigarettes sold in Duval County = Annual packs of cigarettes Total Duval County population sold per person

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: No indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on cigarettes sold.

This indicator on cigarettes sold has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q Figures reflect only sales of packs for which tax was paid, excluding cigarettes sold on Navy bases, on ships, and illegally. q Figures include an unknown number of packs of cigarettes sold to nonresidents such as tourists and exclude cigarettes sold to local residents in other places but consumed locally. q Figures exclude sales of other tobacco products such as pipe tobacco, cigars, and chewing tobacco. q In 1992, 18.0 percent of people in Duval County and 23.9 percent of males were heavy smokers (35 or more cigarettes per day). In 1998, 22.0 percent of adults in Florida smoked at least 100 cigarettes annually. The comparable national figure was 22.9 percent.

q Packs of cigarettes sold per person throughout the region in 2001 were: Baker 80, Clay 68, Nassau 70, and St. Johns 68. The number of packs of cigarettes sold per person in the State of Florida was 69. q In a 2001 national survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28.5 percent of high-school students said they had smoked a cigarette in the previous month. In 1996, 36.4 percent reported that they had smoked. q The national average retail price of cigarettes increased 70 percent between December 1997 and May 2001. Some analysts attribute a decline in smoking to the increase in the price of cigarettes. q Florida increased its tax on cigarettes to 34 cents per pack in 1990.

q In 2000, 23.2 percent of all Florida adults smoked. The national median among states was 23.3 percent.

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #8 Packs of cigarettes sold per person

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #9

RESIDENT DEATHS DUE TO LUNG CANCER PER 100,000 PEOPLE Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

Male Female

84.0 41.6

83.3 46.9

76.2 44.6

87.0 43.0

87.8 54.7

75.1 46.2

78.6 47.4

73.6 50.0

80.9 49.6

76.4 50.2

70.3 44.6

68.3 52.5

68.6 54.2

63.0 52.9

62.8 57.8

TOTAL

62.2

64.6

60.0

64.5

70.5

60.2

62.2

61.1

64.8

63.0

57.1

60.0

61.0

57.9

60.2

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 57 deaths 100

annually from lung cancer per 1,000 people

Deaths

Source: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics

Year

Method of calculation: Total annual Duval Co. resident deaths Resident deaths due due to lung cancer X 100,000 = to lung cancer per Total Duval Co. pop. 100,000 people

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: No indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on lung-cancer deaths.

This indicator on lung-cancer deaths has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q This indicator may reflect smoking habits of the local population as well as levels of air pollution, although smoking has been shown to be by far the most prevalent cause of lung cancer. Current lung cancer deaths reflect tobacco usage and air pollution over periods of time in the past. The difference between male and female deaths from lung cancer may reflect many factors, including differing smoking habits and working environments.

q In 2001, the death rate from lung cancer in Florida was 71.8. q In 2001, the death rates from lung cancer for the other counties in the region were as follows: Baker 70.9, Clay 76.3, Nassau 69.0, and St. Johns 74.6. Especially in Baker County, the actual numbers are small enough to skew the rate reported for any one year. For example, in 1999, Baker Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rate was 109.7.

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #9 Resident deaths due to lung cancer per 100,000 people

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #10

ALCOHOL USE REPORTED BY YOUTH Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

63%

62%

59%

58%

55%

59%

63%

59%

48%

57%

51%

58%

N/A

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 46 percent

100%

of youth reporting having ever used alcohol 80%

60%

40%

20%

Source: Weaver-Wilburn and Wilburn, Duval Public Schools

Year

Method of calculation: Percentage of youth surveyed who report past or present alcohol use

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

0% 19 83

Secondary Level Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs and Violence Survey: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors, conducted annually

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on youth alcohol use: q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #2 Substantiated reports of child abuse and neglect per 1,000 children under 18. Community action that reduces child abuse and neglect would have a positive influence on reducing youth use of alcohol.

q Keeping the Community Safe #2 Reported number of Class Three and Class Four violations of the public-school code of student conduct. Community action that reduces serious conduct-code violations in the public schools would have a positive influence on reducing youth use of alcohol. In addition, this indicator on youth alcohol use has strong links that influence the trends of five indicators in other Elements. These include indicators on serious student conduct-code violations, perceptions of neighborhood safety, and motor-vehicle accidents, in Keeping the Community Safe, and indicators on child abuse and neglect and on teen parenting in Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony.

Caveats and Explanations: q The survey was first conducted in 1988, but the format of collection was changed in 1989. The 1988 figures have been excluded because they are not comparable. q The indicator measures reported alcohol use by young people, not actual use, and it measures reported use by only youth who are attending school and who respond to the survey. q The survey also measures reported use of other substances. In 2000, 53 percent of the youth responding reported ever having used wine coolers. Comparable figures were 41 percent for cigarettes; 26 percent for marijuana; 11 percent for smokeless tobacco; nine percent for LSD; and eight percent for cocaine. Reported use of designer drugs, such as rohypnol and crystal meth, tripled from 1997 to 2000 to six percent for each.

q The survey is conducted in all Duval County public schools. In 2000, it was distributed to all 6th through 12th grade classes; in previous years, it was distributed only to 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grade classes. Not all students respond to the survey. Respondents totaled about 28,000 youth in 1990, and 16,000 in 2000. q According to Monitoring the Future, a national survey of teen behavior, 51 percent of 12th grade students in 2001 used alcohol during the previous month. Of the same group, 80 percent reported using alcohol at least once in their lifetime. 49 percent reported using marijuana at least once. q In 2001, 77 alcohol-related traffic accidents occurred in which the driver was 19 or younger. A fatality occurred in one of these accidents. q Although the survey was conducted in 2001, results were still not available when this 2002 update document was published.

Sustaining a Healthy Community Indicator #10 Alcohol use reported by youth

MAINTAINING RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT Local governmental bodies in the region are led by competent, representative, and responsive elected and appointed officials, they provide public services effectively and equitably to citizens, and citizens are well informed about public affairs and actively participate in civic activities. 1.

Percentage of people surveyed who rate the quality of Jacksonville city-government elected leadership "good" or "excellent" (telephone survey)

Percentage of people surveyed who rate the quality of Duval County School Board elected leadership “good” or “excellent” (telephone survey)

Percentage of people surveyed who report feeling that they have “moderate influence” or “great influence” over local-government decision making (telephone survey)

Percentage of population 18 and older registered to vote

Percentage of registered voters who vote in scheduled general elections

Percentage of people surveyed who report being “somewhat satisfied” or “very satisfied” with basic services of Jacksonville city government, such as streets, parks, trash removal, and libraries (telephone survey)

Percentage of people surveyed who report being “somewhat satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the public-safety services of Jacksonville city government, such as rescue, fire, and police (telephone survey)

Percentage of people surveyed who report keeping up with local-government news "frequently" (telephone survey)

Percentage of local elected officials who are people of color Percentage of local elected officials who are female

10.

Percentage of people surveyed who can name two current Jacksonville City Council members (telephone survey)

11.

Percentage of households watching local early-evening television news

¶ = Gold Star (indicator moving in positive direction) O = Red Flag (indicator moving in negative direction)

= Target for 2005 has been met

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #1

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO RATE THE QUALITY OF JACKSONVILLE CITY-GOVERNMENT ELECTED LEADERSHIP "GOOD" OR "EXCELLENT" O (telephone survey) Trends:

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

Excellent Good

5% 42%

7% 42%

3% 30%

2% 29%

2% 24%

1% 28%

1% 32%

6% 42%

8% 49%

7% 51%

8% 56%

15% 52%

17% 54%

13% 50%

13% 44%

TOTAL

47%

49%

33%

31%

26%

29%

33%

48%

57%

58%

64%

67%

71%

63%

57%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 70 percent rating the Good

quality of City elected leadership “good” or “excellent”

Excellent

100%

The 1991 Targets 2000 Task Force and the 2000 Upgrade Task Force both selected Quality of Jacksonville City-Government Elected Leadership as the most important indicator in the Maintaining Responsive Government Element.

80%

60%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult population, conducted annually in September

40%

Method of calculation:

20%

Survey question: In your opinion, is the quality of elected leadership in the City of Jacksonville government excellent, good, fair, or poor?

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

0% 19 85

People surveyed rating the quality Percentage of people of Jacksonville city-government who rate Jax. city-gov't elected leadership good or excellent = elected leadership good Total people surveyed or excellent

Linkages: No indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on City of Jacksonville elected leadership.

This indicator on City of Jacksonville elected leadership has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in another Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The survey question specifies the City of Jacksonville government but does not specify the elected offices in this government. Those surveyed may have a variety of elected officials in mind as they respond to this question, probably most frequently the mayor and sheriff. q In 2000, the question was slightly modified to increase clarity. In previous years, the question asked about the quality of "local government leadership." The revised wording makes clear that the question relates to the City of Jacksonville government and to elected officials, not leaders among City employees. These modifications might alter the responses to some extent, starting in 2000.

q A new sampling method used beginning with the 1993 telephone survey resulted in more representative participation by minorities than in previous years. q In 2000, the survey was conducted during the week after the fall primary election, which included voting on a major capitalimprovement initiative, proposed by the mayor, to be financed partially by a half-cent increase in the sales tax. The initiative was approved.

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #1 Percentage of people surveyed who rate the quality of Jacksonville city-government elected leadership "good" or "excellent"

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #2

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO RATE THE QUALITY OF DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ELECTED LEADERSHIP "GOOD" OR "EXCELLENT" O (telephone survey) Trends:

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

Excellent Good

4% 38%

2% 21%

3% 25%

TOTAL

42%

23%

28%

Good

Excellent

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 55 percent rating the quality of School Board elected leadership “good” or “excellent” 100%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult

80%

population, conducted annually in September 60%

40%

Method of calculation: 20%

Year

Survey question: In your opinion, is the quality of elected leadership on the Duval County School Board excellent, good, fair, or poor?

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

0% 19 85

People surveyed rating the quality Percentage of people of Duval County School Board who rate School Board elected leadership good or excellent = elected leadership good Total people surveyed or excellent

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on School Board leadership: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that improves the graduation rate would have a positive influence on people's perceptions of the quality of School Board leadership. q Achieving Educational Excellence #2 Percentage of public-school 10th graders taking the FCAT who achieve at levels 4 or 5 in reading and math. Community action that improves achievement on the FCAT test would have a positive influence on people's perceptions of the quality of School Board leadership. q Achieving Educational Excellence #3 Average public-school teacher salary. Community action that increases teacher salaries would have a positive influence on people's perceptions of the quality of School Board leadership.

q Achieving Educational Excellence #5 Percentage of public-school teachers holding advanced degrees. Community action that results in greater percentages of teachers holding advanced degrees would have a positive influence on people's perceptions of the quality of School Board leadership. q Achieving Educational Excellence #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. Community action that increases the number of degrees and certificates awarded would have a positive influence on people's perceptions of the quality of School Board leadership, as increasing numbers of local high-school graduates successfully complete college degrees and certificate programs. q Keeping the Community Safe #2 Reported number of "class three" violations of the public-school code of student conduct. Community action that reduces serious student-conduct violations would have a positive influence on people's perceptions of the quality of School Board leadership. In addition, this indicator on School Board leadership has strong links that influence the trends of the five public-school indicators in the Achieving Educational Excellence Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures the quality for the seven members of the elected School Board for the Duval County Public Schools. The appointed superintendent of schools, school principals, etc. are not intended to be included, but some people may respond to the question with these positions in mind. q The Duval County School Board consists of seven members elected from geographic districts for four-year terms. The elected School Board appoints a superintendent to manage the operations of the school system, based on School Board policies.

q In a 2001 poll conducted by the Dalton Agency, 500 Jacksonville residents were asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Duval County School Board is doing its job?â&#x20AC;? 27 percent disapproved and 31 percent approved.

q In 2000, the telephone survey was conducted the week after the fall primary election, during which, among other things, two School Board seats were contested. In 2001, the survey was conducted during a time when a major controversy over school-bus contracts was making news headlines.

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #2 Percentage of people surveyed who rate the quality of Duval County School Board elected leadership "good" or "excellent"

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #3

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO REPORT FEELING THAT THEY HAVE “MODERATE INFLUENCE” OR “GREAT INFLUENCE” OVER LOCAL-GOVERNMENT DECISION MAKING (telephone survey) Trends:

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

Great Moderate

4% 35%

3% 31%

4% 31%

TOTAL

39%

34%

35%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 50 percent reporting feeling that they have “moderate” or “great influence”

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult

Moderate

100%

80%

population, conducted annually in September 60%

20%

Year

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?

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

0% 19 87

People surveyed who Percentage of people report having great or surveyed who report having moderate influence over localgreat or moderate influence government decision making = over local-government Total people surveyed decision making

40%

19 85

Method of calculation:

Great

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on people’s perception of their ability to influence local-government decisions: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on increasing people’s perception of efficacy. q Achieving Educational Excellence #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. Community action that increases the number of degrees and certificates awarded would have a positive influence on increasing people’s perception of efficacy.

q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #3 Percentage of people surveyed who report having volunteered time in the community during the past year. Community action that increases community volunteering would have a positive influence on increasing people’s perception of efficacy. q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #7 Percentage of people surveyed, who reported volunteering in the community, who said that they volunteered more than seven hours per week, on average. Community action that increases the commitment of time by community volunteers would have a positive influence on increasing people’s perception of efficacy. This indicator on people’s perception of their ability to influence local government decisions has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures people's perceptions of their efficacy— their ability to make a personal difference by influencing decisions made by their local government. No standard definition exists for efficacy, and no objective method is available to measure it.

q In 2000, the telephone survey was conducted the week after the fall primary election, which gave local citizens the opportunity to seek to influence public decision making by voting.

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #3 Percentage of people surveyed who report feeling that they have “moderate influence” or “great influence” over local-government decision making

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #4

PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION 18 AND OLDER REGISTERED TO VOTE Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

63.5%

67.1%

59.6%

61.0%

62.5%

68.7%

60.5%

66.0%

71.4%

73.1%

79.3%

74.5%

74.4%

73.9%

77.3%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 80 percent of people

100%

18 and older registered to vote 80%

60%

Source: City of Jacksonville, Supervisor of Elections Office 40%

20%

Total Duval Co. registered voters = Percentage of pop. 18 Total Duval Co. pop. 18 and older and older registered to vote

Sub-county measures: Voter registration varies among different areas within Duval County. However, data for this indicator broken down by area were not available in 2001.

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

0% 19 83

Method of Calculation:

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on voter registration: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on increasing voter registration because people with higher levels of education are more likely to register and vote than those with lower levels of education. q Achieving Educational Excellence #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. Community action that increases the number of degrees and certificates awarded would have a positive influence on increasing voter registration because people with higher levels of education are more likely to register and vote than those with lower levels of education.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action that reduces the incidence of poverty would have a positive influence on increasing voter registration because people with higher incomes are more likely to register and vote than those with lower incomes. q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #3 surveyed who report having volunteered time in the past year. Community action that increases community would have a positive influence on register and vote.

Percentage of people the community during volunteer activity in the encouraging people to

This indicator on voter registration has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q 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.

years were removed from the rolls unless they requested to remain registered. Since that date, people who have not voted within two years remain on the rolls but are flagged as inactive. This indicator does not include figures for "inactive" voters.

q 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 1999). 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.

q Voter registration levels tend to fluctuate with the cycle of elections. Registration often increases during presidential election years, such as 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000. q In 2000, 69.9 percent of the people 18 and older in Florida were registered to vote. Nationally, 69.5 percent were registered to vote in November 2000.

q The National Voter Registration Act (Motor Voter), which became effective q Until January 1, 1995, voter registration rolls were purged during each odd-numbered year. People who had not voted in the previous two

in January 1995, increased citizen access to voter registration.

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #4 Percentage of population 18 and older registered to vote

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #5

PERCENTAGE OF REGISTERED VOTERS WHO VOTE IN SCHEDULED GENERAL ELECTIONS Trends:

1987 (L) 41.5%

1988 (P) 66.7%

1989 N/A

1990 (C) 54.5%

1991 (L) 20.6%

1992 (P) 73.1%

1993

Targets for 2005: Achieve at least the following percentages of registered voters who vote in elections as follows: 2003 local election: 60 percent 2004 presidential election: 80 percent 2006 congressional/state election: 70 percent

N/A

1994 (C) 59.4%

1995 (L) 50.6%

1996 (P) 66.4%

Local election (L)

1998 (C) 47.0%

N/A

1999 (L) 22.8%

Presidential election (P)

2000 (P) 68.8%

80%

P C

60%

40%

Sub-county measures: Voting turnout is not uniform throughout the county. The map shows the distribution of turnout among the 14 Council districts for the November 2000 presidential election.

20%

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Year

Method of Calculation: 50-60% 60-65% (none) 65-70% 70-75% 75-80%

2001 N/A

Cong./State election (C)

100%

Source: City of Jacksonville, Supervisor of Elections Office

1997

Total Duval Co. people voting in Percentage of scheduled general election each year = registered voters who Total Duval County people vote in scheduled registered to vote each year general elections

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on voter turnout: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on increasing voter turnout because people with higher levels of education are more likely to register and vote than those with lower levels of education. q Achieving Educational Excellence #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. Community action that increases the number of degrees and certificates awarded would have a positive influence on increasing voter turnout because people with higher levels of education are more likely to register and vote than those with lower levels of education.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action that reduces the incidence of poverty would have a positive influence on increasing voter turnout because people with higher incomes are more likely to register and vote than those with lower incomes. q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #3 Percentage of people surveyed who report having volunteered time in the community during the past year. Community action that increases volunteer activity in the community would have a positive influence on encouraging people to register and vote. This indicator on voter turnout has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q 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 1999). 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. q Since some officials are elected in primary elections and others are unopposed, general-election voting rates may not accurately reflect overall election participation.

q The figures for 1983, 1987, 1991, 1995, and 1999 are for the spring general election for local officials. The figures for 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000 are for the fall general election for national officials, including president. The figures for 1986, 1990, 1994, and 1998 are for the fall general election for congressional and state officials. No scheduled election occurred in 1985, 1989, 1993, 1997, or 2001. q In 2000, 68.1 percent of registered voters voted in the fall general election in the State of Florida. Nationally, 67.5 percent of all registered voters voted in the 2000 election.

q In 1999, the mayor, five city council candidates, and the tax collector were all unopposed and did not appear on the ballot, which may have contributed to lower voter turnout.

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #5 Percentage of registered voters who vote in scheduled general elections

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #6

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO REPORT BEING “SOMEWHAT SATISFIED” OR “VERY SATISFIED” WITH BASIC SERVICES OF JACKSONVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT, SUCH AS STREETS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND TRASH REMOVAL (telephone survey) Trends:

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

2000

2001

2002

Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied

25% 52%

26% 54%

30% 51%

TOTAL

77%

80%

81%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 85 percent who report

1999

Somewhat satisfied

Very satisfied

being “somewhat” or “very satisfied” with basic City services 100%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult

80%

population, conducted annually in September 60%

20%

Survey 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?

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

0% 19 85

People surveyed feeling very or somewhat satisfied Percentage of people surveyed with basic City services = who feel very or somewhat Total people surveyed satisfied with basic City services

40%

19 87

Method of calculation:

Sub-county measures: In 2002, survey responses differed in several ways among different areas within Duval County. Results are shown in the table:

Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Combined Arlington/Beaches 40% 50% 90% Northside/Urban Core 19% 44% 63% Southside 31% 55% 86% Westside 26% 57% 83%

Linkages: The following indicators in another Element link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on effectiveness of basic City services: q Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation #3 Public-park acreage per 1,000 people. Community action that increases the acreage of City parks as the population grows would have a positive influence on people's perceptions about the effectiveness of basic City services. q Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation #8 Public-library use as measured by total circulation of library resources per person. Community action that increases the use of public libraries would have a positive influence on people's perceptions about the effectiveness of basic City services.

q Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation #9 City recreation expenditures per person for activities in parks and park maintenance. Community action that increases the City budget for maintenance and activities in public parks as the population grows would have a positive influence on people's perceptions about the effectiveness of basic City services. q Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation #11 Number of City water-access public parks per 35,000 people. Community action that increases the number of water-access parks as the population grows would have a positive influence on people's perceptions about the effectiveness of basic City services. In addition, this indicator on the effectiveness of basic City services has strong links that influence the trends of six indicators in other Elements, including five indicators on public recreation in the Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation Element and the indicator on net employment growth in the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q Levels of satisfaction may or may not reflect the actual quality of public services provided. However, citizen satisfaction itself is an important criterion for success in local government’s delivery of public services.

q The services identified as examples in the survey question are basic services provided by the City of Jacksonville and funded primarily with local property-tax dollars (plus user fees). Public-safety services are excluded because satisfaction with these services is measured by another indicator.

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #6 Percentage of people surveyed who report being “somewhat satisfied” or “very satisfied” with basic services of Jacksonville city government, such as streets, parks, libraries and trash removal

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #7

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO REPORT BEING ¶ “SOMEWHAT SATISFIED” OR “VERY SATISFIED” WITH THE PUBLIC-SAFETY SERVICES OF JACKSONVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT, SUCH AS RESCUE, FIRE, AND POLICE (telephone survey) Trends:

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

2000

2001

2002

Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied

55% 40%

42% 48%

52% 43%

TOTAL

95%

90%

95%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 90 percent who report

1999

Somewhat satisfied

Very satisfied

being “somewhat” or “very satisfied” with public-safety services 100%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult

80%

population, conducted annually in September 60%

20%

Year

Survey 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?

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

0% 19 85

People surveyed feeling very Percentage of people surveyed or somewhat satisfied with who feel very or somewhat public-safety City services = satisfied with public-safety Total people surveyed City services

40%

19 87

Method of calculation:

Sub-county measures: Survey responses in 2002 differed in several ways, but not greatly, among areas within Duval County, as shown in the table:

Very satisfied Arlington/Beaches 61% Northside/Urban Core 46% Southside 53% Westside 46%

Somewhat satisfied 39% 45% 43% 48%

Combined 100% 91% 96% 94%

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on the effectiveness of public-safety services: q Keeping the Community Safe #1 Index Crimes per 100,000 people. Community action that reduces the crime rate would have a positive influence on people's perceptions of the effectiveness of public-safety services. q Keeping the Community Safe #3 Percentage of people surveyed who report feeling safe walking alone at night in their neighborhood. Community action that increases people's feeling of safety in their neighborhood would have a positive influence on people's perceptions of the effectiveness of public-safety services. q Keeping the Community Safe #4 Percentage of people surveyed who say they have been victims of a crime within the last year. Community action that reduces victimization from crime would have a positive influence on people's perceptions of the effectiveness of public-safety services.

q Keeping the Community Safe #5 Percentage of annual rescue-call response times that are four minutes or under. Community action that reduces average rescue-call response times would have a positive influence on people's perceptions of the effectiveness of public-safety services. q Keeping the Community Safe #6 Percentage of annual fire-call response times that are four minutes or under. Community action that reduces average fire-call response times would have a positive influence on people's perceptions of the effectiveness of public-safety services. q Keeping the Community Safe #7 Percentage of annual “priority-one” police-call response times that are five minutes or under. Community action that reduces average priority-one police-call response times would have a positive influence on people's perceptions of the effectiveness of public-safety services. In addition, this indicator on the effectiveness of public-safety services has strong links that influence the trends of four indicators in other Elements, including three crime-related indicators in Keeping the Community Safe and the indicator on net employment growth in Growing a Vibrant Economy.

services, especially in the area of public safety, where important publicpolicy goals are to reduce the fear of crime and to increase confidence in fire and rescue services, when needed.

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #7 Percentage of people surveyed who report being “somewhat satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the public-safety services of Jacksonville city government, such as rescue, fire, and police

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #8

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO REPORT KEEPING UP WITH LOCAL-GOVERNMENT NEWS "FREQUENTLY” (telephone survey) Trends:

1988

1989

Frequently

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

55%

56%

51%

47%

43%

47%

49%

43%

49%

58%

64%

56%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 70 percent reporting that they keep up with local-government news “frequently”

100%

80%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult population, conducted annually in September

60%

40%

Method of calculation: 20%

Survey 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 localgovernment bodies? Would you say frequently, sometimes, seldom, or never?

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

0% 19 85

People surveyed who report keeping up with local Percentage of people surveyed government news frequently = who report keeping up with local Total people surveyed government news frequently

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on keeping up with local-government news: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on increasing the number of people who keep up with local-government news. q Achieving Educational Excellence #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. Community action that increases the number of degrees and certificates awarded would have a positive influence on increasing the number of people who keep up with local-government news.

q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #3 Percentage of people surveyed who report having volunteered time in the community during the past year. Community action that increases the number of people volunteering in the community would have a positive influence on increasing the number of people who keep up with localgovernment news. This indicator on keeping up with local-government news has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures self-reporting of how frequently people keep up with local-government news. It does not measure how well informed they are or how well they understand the news. Nor does it measure the quality of the news available. q This indicator was added in 1991. Since it measures results of a telephone survey question, data were not available for previous years.

q In 2000, the telephone survey was conducted the week after the fall primary election, which generated a great deal of news about local government, especially because a mayoral proposal was on the ballot for a major capital-improvement initiative, to be financed partly by a half-cent increase in the sales tax. q A new sampling method used beginning with the 1993 telephone survey resulted in more representative participation by minorities than in previous years.

q In a 2001 poll conducted by Marshall Marketing, 38 percent of respondents in Northeast Florida said that a daily newspaper was their primary source of news about local government. 36 percent said television was their primary source.

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #8 Percentage of people surveyed who report keeping up with local-government news "frequentlyâ&#x20AC;?

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #9

PERCENTAGE OF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR PERCENTAGE OF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO ARE FEMALE Trends: People of color Females

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

20% 20%

20% 22%

22% 18%

22% 20%

22% 22%

22% 27%

25% 29%

26% 26%

26% 38%

27% 41%

26% 43%

Targets for 2005: Achieve a level among local elected officials People of color

of at least:

30 percent people of color and 50 percent females

Females

100%

80%

60%

Source: City of Jacksonville; Duval County Public Schools; Duval

40%

State Legislative Delegation 20%

Method of calculation: Total elected officials who are people of color = Percentage of elected officials Total elected officials who are people of color Total elected officials who are female = Percentage of elected officials Total elected officials who are female

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on elected officials who are people of color or female: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on increasing the number of elected officials who are people of color or female. q Achieving Educational Excellence #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. Community action that increases the number of degrees and certificates awarded would have a positive influence on increasing the number of elected officials who are people of color or female.

q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #1 Percentage of people surveyed who report that they believe racism to be a local problem. Community action that reduces people's perception of racism in the community would have a positive influence on increasing the number of elected officials who are people of color or female. In addition, this indicator on elected officials who are people of color or female has strong links that influence the trends of four indicators in other Elements, including the indicator on desegregated schools in Achieving Educational Excellence and two indicators on racism and one on employment discrimination in Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony.

Caveats and Explanations: q 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), and State Representatives from Districts 13 through 20 (Districts 12 through 19 after reapportionment in 1994). Civil Service Board members were included until 1996 when these positions became appointive.

q In 2001, females comprised 51.4 percent of the total population of Duval County; people of color comprised 34.4 percent; AfricanAmericans, who constitute the largest group of people of color, comprised 27.8 percent.

q In 2000, a suggestion was made to add County Court judges to the list of officials included in this indicator. However, accurate information was not available for past years on the race and gender of judges. In 2001, Duval County had 15 County Court judges, three of whom were people of color and four of whom were female.

q Elections are held every even year for the Duval County School Board and for State Senators and State Representatives. City of Jacksonville elections are held every four years in odd years. The last local election was held in 1999. Vacancies arising between elections may be filled by special election.

q Females who are people of color are counted in both categories.

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #9 Percentage of local elected officials who are people of color Percentage of local elected officials who are female

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #10

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO CAN NAME TWO CURRENT JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

(telephone survey) Trends: Yes

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

45%

42%

47%

37%

39%

35%

21%

25%

28%

27%

29%

37%

35%

36%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 65 percent being able to name two City Council members

100%

80%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult population, conducted annually in September

60%

40%

Method of calculation: 20%

Survey question: Can you name two members of the Jacksonville City Council? (Responses are checked for at least last-name accuracy.)

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

0% 19 85

People surveyed accurately Percentage of people naming two current Jacksonville surveyed who can City Council members = accurately name two current Total people surveyed Jacksonville City Council members

Linkages: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on naming City Council members:

This indicator on naming City Council members has no strong link that influences the trend of an indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures respondents' ability to name local elected officials. These results may or may not reflect respondents' knowledge of important issues in local public affairs concerning which local elected officials are making decisions.

q In the survey, an acceptable answer includes either the full name of the City Council member or just his or her last name. q A new sampling method used beginning with the 1993 telephone survey resulted in more representative participation by minorities than in previous years.

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #10 Percentage of people surveyed who can name two current Jacksonville City Council members

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #11

PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLDS WATCHING LOCAL EARLY-EVENING TELEVISION NEWS Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 45 percent of households watching local early-evening TV news

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

34.6%

36.0%

35.0%

30.1%

100%

80%

60%

40%

Source: Viewer ratings for Northeast Florida from the “sweeps” conducted each February by Nielsen Media Research, Inc.

20%

Year

Method of calculation: Number of households in NE FL watching local Percent of households in early-evening TV news x 100 = in NE FL watching earlyTotal number of early-evening TV news households in NE FL

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on viewing local evening TV news: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on increasing the number of people viewing local evening TV news. q Achieving Educational Excellence #7 Higher-education academic degrees and vocational-training certificates awarded. Community action that increases the number of degrees and certificates awarded would have a positive influence on increasing the number of people viewing local evening TV news.

q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #3 Percentage of people who report having volunteered time in the community during the past year. Community action that increases community volunteering would have a positive influence on increasing the number of people viewing local evening TV news. This indicator on viewing local evening TV news has strong links that influence the trends of two indicators, on water consumption and on recycling, in the Preserving the Natural Environment Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures the combined viewership of local television news programs broadcast at 6:00 or 6:30 p.m. on stations WJXT Channel 4, WTLV Channel 12/WJXX Channel 25 (same program on both channels), and WTEV Channel 47. These are the only TV stations in the Northeast Florida market that broadcast daily local news programs at these times. q The Jacksonville/Northeast Florida television market is defined to include Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns Counties.

q When this indicator was added in 2000, data were not available for years before 1998. q The indicator reports combined viewership, based on the Nielsen ratings for the local television news programs selected, as measured each year during the "February sweeps." February historically provides the highest ratings of the four 28-day sweeps held annually, in February, April, July, and November. q In February 2001, the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area contained 417,500 households, 412,320 of which had television sets.

Maintaining Responsive Government Indicator #11 Percentage of households watching local early-evening television news

MOVING AROUND EFFICIENTLY 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.

Percentage of working people surveyed who report commuting times of 25 minutes or less (telephone survey)

Average number of seats available daily on flights through Jacksonville International Airport

Destinations served by direct flights to and from Jacksonville International Airport

Total airline passengers flying in or out of the Jacksonville International Airport

Average weekday ridership on Jacksonville Transportation Authority buses per 1,000 people

Average weekday miles of Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus service

Percentage of JTA bus headways within 30 minutes during peak hours and 60 minutes during nonpeak hours

Average weekday ridership on the Skyway

Âś = Gold Star (indicator moving in positive direction) O = Red Flag (indicator moving in negative direction)

= Target for 2005 has been met

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #1

PERCENTAGE OF WORKING PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO REPORT COMMUTING TIMES OF 25 MINUTES OR LESS (telephone survey) Trends:

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

0 to 15 16 to 25

45% 24%

48% 28%

40% 27%

46% 26%

36% 35%

42% 26%

40% 29%

41% 29%

47% 26%

34% 24%

39% 25%

39% 29%

TOTAL

69%

76%

67%

72%

71%

68%

69%

70%

73%

58%

64%

68%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 70 percent of working people reporting commuting times of 25 minutes or less The 1991 Targets 2000 Task Force and the 2000 Upgrade Task Force both selected Commuting Times as the most important indicator in the Moving Around Efficiently Element.

0 to 15 min.

16 to 25 min.

100%

80%

60%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult

Survey question: If you are employed, on the average, how many minutes does it take you to go from your home to where you work?

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

0% 19 89

People surveyed reporting a commuting Percentage of working people time of 25 minutes or less = surveyed who report commuting Total working people times of 25 minutes or less surveyed

20%

19 87

Method of calculation:

40%

19 85

population, conducted annually in September

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on commuting times: q Achieving Educational Excellence #4 Percentage of public-school students attending desegregated schools. Community action that increases the number of students in desegregated schools would have a negative influence on maintaining or reducing commuting times because of continuing patterns of residential segregation.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #7 New housing starts. Community action that increases the number of new houses in the local area would have a negative influence on maintaining or reducing commuting times. In addition, this indicator on commuting times has strong links that influence the trends of five indicators in other Elements, including indicators on employment growth and real-property values in Growing a Vibrant Economy, on rescue, fire, and police response times in Keeping the Community Safe, and on motor-fuel consumption in Preserving the Natural Environment.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action that increases the number of filled jobs in the local economy would have a negative influence on maintaining or reducing commuting times.

Caveats and Explanations: q This question was added in 1991. Since it measures results of a telephone survey question, data are not available for previous years. q The question records commuting times by whatever means of transportation respondents use, not just automobiles. q An increasing proportion of commuting in Northeast Florida is between rather than within counties. The telephone survey reaches only residents of Duval County, most of whom work in Duval County but some of whom commute to adjoining counties. Those commuting between counties would be expected to have longer average commuting times. q The Road Information Program, reporting on data from the 2000 Census, found that the typical commute in Northeast Florida increased by four minutes during the 1990s. In 1990, the typical commute took 22.6 minutes; by 2000 it was 26.6 minutes, the 10th highest increase of any major metropolitan area.

q The 2000 Census found that 18 percent of Jacksonville residents have a 3034 minute commute to work each day. 61 percent of Jacksonville residents travel less than 30 minutes to work. In comparison, 63 percent of Florida residents travel less than 30 minutes to work. q In a 1999 national survey conducted by the Pew Center for Civic Journalism, 36 percent of respondents reported commuting times of under 15 minutes, while 31 percent reported commuting times of between 15 and 30 minutes. q Of those who reported commuting in the 2002 telephone survey, 92.0 percent said they used their own car. Alternative means of commuting were reported as follows: 2.7 percent car pool, 0.9 percent public bus, 0.9 percent bicycle, and 2.2 percent on foot. The remaining 2.2 percent did not provide a specific response. q A new sampling method used beginning with the 1993 telephone survey resulted in more representative participation by minorities than in previous years.

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #1 Percentage of working people surveyed who report commuting times of 25 minutes or less

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #2

AVERAGE NUMBER OF SEATS AVAILABLE DAILY ON FLIGHTS THROUGH JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Âś Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

8,122

8,186

8,015

11,593

9,331

N/A

10,263

9,901

10,493

11,415

11,794

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 14,000 seats available

15,000

on flights daily through JIA 13,000

Seats

11,000

9,000

Source: Jacksonville Port Authority, Aviation Division

7,000

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

5,000

Year

The break in the graph reflects the lack of available data for 1996 when the indicator was added in 2000.

Method of calculation: 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.

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on seats available on JIA flights: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action that increases the number of jobs filled would have a positive influence on increasing the number of flights and seats on flights to and from JIA.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #10 Tourism as measured by Bed Tax revenues per cent of tax levied. Community action that increases tourism would have a positive influence on increasing the number of flights and seats on flights to and from JIA. In addition, this indicator on seats available on JIA flights has strong links that influence the trends of indicators on employment growth and on tourism in the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #6 New housing starts. Community action that increases the number of new houses would have a positive influence on increasing the number of flights and seats on flights to and from JIA.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures the number of seats available, not the number of seats sold. Thus, it measures capacity rather than use. q The month of May is assumed to be a representative month for flight schedules.

q The actual indicator measures the number of seats on departing flights, because that is what the Jacksonville Port Authority reports. Since all airplanes that depart from JIA previously flew in as an arriving flight, the number of seats available for arrivals would be the same, and the combined number of seats available for arriving and departing flights would be twice the number for departing flights.

q When this indicator was modified, in 2000, data could not be retrieved for 1996.

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #2 Average number of seats available daily on flights through Jacksonville International Airport

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #3

DESTINATIONS SERVED BY DIRECT FLIGHTS TO AND FROM JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 70 destinations

100

served by direct flights to and from JIA

Destinations

Source: Jacksonville Port Authority, Aviation Division

Year

Method of calculation: Total destinations served with one stop or nonstop by scheduled commercial flights to and from Jacksonville International Airport during May each year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on direct destinations of JIA flights: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action that increases the number of jobs filled would have a positive influence on increasing the number of direct destinations of flights to and from JIA.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #10 Tourism as measured by Bed Tax revenues per cent of tax levied. Community action that increases tourism would have a positive influence on increasing the number of direct destinations of flights to and from JIA. In addition, this indicator on direct destinations of JIA flights has strong links that influence the trends of indicators on employment growth and on tourism in the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #6 New housing starts. Community action that increases the number of new houses would have a positive influence on increasing the number of direct destinations of flights to and from JIA.

Caveats and Explanations: q A destination is defined as being accessible by direct flight if it is served by one or more flights per weekday coming from or going to the destination with one stop or nonstop.

q The month of May is assumed to be a representative month for flight schedules.

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #3 Destinations served by direct flights to and from Jacksonville International Airport

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #4

TOTAL AIRLINE PASSENGERS FLYING IN OR OUT OF THE JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Trends:

1987

1988

1989

(millions)

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2.8

2.6

2.7

2.9

3.6

3.7

4.3

4.7

5.0

5.3

5.1

Target for 2005: No Target for 2005 has been set because this

Passengers (millions)

indicator was added in 2001. 6

Source: Jacksonville Port Authority, Aviation Division

Year

Method of calculation: Total number of passengers who enplaned on or deplaned from a commercial airline flight at the Jacksonville International Airport during each year.

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkages: No linkages have been formally identified in relation to this indicator because it was added in 2001. The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of the indicators on JIA airline seats available and destinations served. They may similarly influence the trend of this indicator on passengers flying on JIA flights: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action that increases the number of jobs filled may have a positive influence on increasing the number of passengers flying in and out of JIA.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #10 Tourism as measured by Bed Tax revenues per cent of tax levied. Community action that increases tourism may have a positive influence on increasing the number of passengers flying in and out of JIA. In addition, this indicator on passengers flying in and out of JIA flights may have strong links that influence the trends of indicators on employment growth and on tourism in the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element, which are also influenced by airline seats available at and destinations served by JIA.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #6 New housing starts. Community action that increases the number of new houses may have a positive influence on increasing the number of passengers flying in and out of JIA.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures the total number of passengers who enplaned on or deplaned from commercial airline flights at the Jacksonville International Airport. Thus, it measures actual use of airline seats rather than the capacity of airline flights.

q When this indicator was added in 2001, data were available back to 1990.

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #4 Total airline passengers flying in or out of the Jacksonville International Airport

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #5

AVERAGE WEEKDAY RIDERSHIP ON JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BUSES PER 1,000 PEOPLE Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 52 riders per 1,000 people on weekday JTA buses

Riders

Source: Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Method of calculation: 20

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

0 19 83

Annual average number of JTA Average weekday bus riders on weekdays X 1,000 = JTA bus ridership Total Duval County pop. per 1,000 people

Year

Sub-county measures: Bus ridership varies in different areas within Duval County. The table shows the average number of weekday passengers for the highestridership bus route in each area of town.

Arlington/Beaches Northside Southside Westside

Bus route BH-1 Beaches/Atlantic NS-5 Moncrief B SS-7 Baymeadows WS-5 Murray Hill

Passengers 1,746 1,377 1,135 1,182

Linkages: The following indicators in another Element link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on JTA bus ridership: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action that increases the number of jobs filled would have a positive influence on increasing JTA bus ridership, especially if some of the new jobs were available to those previously unemployed and/or with lower incomes. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #2 Unemployment rate. Community action that reduces unemployment would have a negative influence on increasing JTA bus ridership, especially if those newly employed received well-paying jobs. Reducing unemployment might also have a positive influence on increasing JTA bus ridership, if many of those newly employed received low-paying jobs.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action that reduces the incidence of poverty would have a negative influence on increasing JTA bus ridership. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #5 Income available per person. Community action that increases personal income would have a negative influence on increasing JTA bus ridership. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #6 New housing starts. Community action that increases the number of new houses would have a positive influence on increasing JTA bus ridership, especially if some of the housing was affordable housing available to households with lower incomes. This indicator on JTA bus ridership has a strong link that influences the trend of the indicator on motor-fuel consumption in the Preserving the Natural Environment Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator describes only the size of ridership relative to the population, not the purpose, duration, or convenience of riding JTA buses.

q The indicator includes only riders on regular, scheduled JTA bus routes. It excludes riders on demand-responsive bus services for the handicapped and charter bus services.

q Since JTA does not issue transfers, riders who change buses during a trip are counted as multiple riders.

q The average weekly ridership for all JTA bus routes in 2001 was 27,766.

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #5 Average weekday ridership on Jacksonville Transportation Authority buses per 1,000 people

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #6

AVERAGE WEEKDAY MILES OF JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BUS SERVICE Âś Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

18,788

18,956

20,200

21,162

20,800

21,448

22,292

22,329

21,943

20,847

20,978

21,527

23,200

24,534

26,947

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 32,000 miles daily 30,000

of weekday JTA bus service

Miles

25,000

Source: Jacksonville Transportation Authority

20,000

15,000

Year

Method of calculation: Sum of total JTA bus miles during all weekdays in the year = Average weekday miles Total weekdays in the year of JTA bus service

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

10,000

Linkages: The following indicators in another Element link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on JTA bus miles. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action that increases the number of jobs filled in the local economy would have a positive influence on JTA bus miles by increasing demand for bus services.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #6 New housing starts. Community action that increases the number of new houses would have a positive influence on JTA bus miles by increasing demand for bus services in new areas. In addition, this indicator on JTA bus miles has strong links that influence the trends of indicators on employment growth, unemployment, and poverty in the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator does not reveal the number of routes served or the frequency of service on each route.

q The indicator includes only miles driven by JTA buses on regular, scheduled bus routes. It excludes the operation of demand-responsive bus services for the handicapped and charter-bus operations.

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #6 Average weekday miles of Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus service

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #7

PERCENTAGE OF JTA BUS HEADWAYS WITHIN 30 MINUTES DURING PEAK HOURS AND 60 MINUTES DURING NONPEAK HOURS Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

30 min. 60 min.

59% 73%

65% 76%

72% 78%

72% 72%

78% 78%

79% 79%

35% 81%

33% 72%

45% 73%

36% 73%

36% 76%

46% 88%

Targets for 2005: Achieve levels for bus headways of at least: 80 percent at 30 minutes or less during peak hours and 100 percent at 60 minutes or less during nonpeak hours

30 minutes

60 minutes

100%

80%

60%

Source: Jacksonville Transportation Authority

40%

20%

Method of calculation: Peak-hour routes: headways within 30 min. + Percentage of peak-hour Nonpeak-hour routes: headways within 30 minutes headways within 60 min. = and of nonpeak headways Total peak/nonpk. routes within 60 minutes

Linkages:

Year

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

No indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on JTA bus headways.

This indicator on JTA bus headways has strong links that influence the trends of indicators on unemployment and poverty in the Growing a Vibrant Economy Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q Headway is the number of minutes between the time buses come by a scheduled route. This provides one measure of the convenience of JTA bus service. The indicator measures the convenience of weekday, fixed-schedule routes only. Express flyers are not included. q Peak hours are from 6:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Nonpeak hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

q When this indicator was added in 1991, data were no longer available for years before 1987. q In 1993, the JTA changed its method of calculating the number of bus routes. Hence, the percentages shown between 1987 and 1992 are not comparable to those in 1993 and after. q In 1995, the JTA modified many of its routes by increasing headways that were between 20 to 30 minutes to over 30 minutes.

q The Mass Transit Element of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan for Jacksonville contains a service-level objective of 30-minute headways during peak hours and 60-minute headways during nonpeak hours on all routes.

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #7 Percentage of JTA bus headways within 30 minutes during peak hours and 60 minutes during nonpeak hours

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #8

AVERAGE WEEKDAY RIDERSHIP ON THE SKYWAY Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 10,000 riders

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

769

2,091

2,054

2,744

10,000

each weekday on the Skyway

Riders

8,000

6,000

4,000

Source: Jacksonville Transportation Authority

2,000

Year

Method of calculation: Total annual number of weekday riders on the Skyway = Average weekday ridership Total weekdays/year on the Skyway

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkage: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on Skyway ridership:

This indicator on Skyway ridership has no strong link that influences the trend of another indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The Skyway (previously known as the Automated Skyway Express or ASE) is a raised, automated, monorail system that operates small transit vehicles on routes that center on downtown Jacksonville and reach out to the edges of the downtown area. Termini of the 2.5-mile system include the Downtown Campus of Florida Community College at Jacksonville to the north, the Convention Center to the west, and the DuPont Center on the Southbank.

q The first leg of the Skyway, from the BellSouth Building to the Convention Center, opened in 1989. By 1997, the extension to FCCJ's Downtown Campus was opened. In 1998, the line across the Acosta Bridge to the Southbank was opened, and in 2000, it was completed to Kings Avenue. No further construction has been planned. q To accommodate downtown commuters while reducing the pressure on downtown parking, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority operates a park-and-ride lot at the Convention Center terminus of the Skyway. In November 2000, it opened a large parking structure and parking lot near the Kings Avenue terminus.

Moving Around Efficiently Indicator #8 Average weekday ridership on the Skyway

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.

Index crimes per 100,000 people

Reported number of Class Three and Class Four violations of the public-school Code of Student Conduct

Percentage of people surveyed who report feeling safe walking alone at night in their neighborhood (telephone survey)

Percentage of people surveyed who say they have been victims of a crime within the last year (telephone survey)

Percentage of rescue-call response times that are four minutes or under

Percentage of fire-call response times that are four minutes or under

Percentage of “priority-one” police-call response times that are five minutes or under

Motor-vehicle accidents per 1,000 people

¶ = Gold Star (indicator moving in positive direction) O = Red Flag (indicator moving in negative direction)

= Target for 2005 has been met

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #1

INDEX CRIMES PER 100,000 PEOPLE Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

Violent 1,531 Nonviolent 10,454

N/A N/A

1,533 9,082

1,748 8,374

1,702 8,784

1,679 8,732

1,610 8,316

1,509 8,054

1,356 7,419

1,383 7,177

1,323 6,909

1,120 6,538

988 5,851

1,092 5,856

970 5,852

TOTAL

N/A

10,615

10,122

10,486

10,411

9,926

9,563

8,784

8,560

8,232

7,658

6,839

6,948

6,822

11,985

Targets for 2005: Achieve levels for Index Crimes each year, per 100,000 people, of no more than: 950 violent crimes and 5,400 nonviolent crimes

Source: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Division of Criminal Justice Information Systems, Uniform Crime Reports; Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

Violent

15,000

12,000

Crimes

The 2000 Upgrade Task Force selected Index Crimes as the most important indicator in the Keeping the Community Safe Element.

Nonviolent

9,000

6,000

3,000

Method of calculation:

Geographic sensitivity: If the crime rate declines in one geographic area, it may or may not be declining in all surrounding areas. Instead, the incidence of crime could be moving from one area to another, improving one area’s quality of life while diminishing another’s.

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

0 19 83

Total Duval County reported Index Crimes X 100,000 = Index Crimes per Total Duval Co. pop. 100,000 people

Year

Sub-county measures: In 2001, the number of Index Crimes per 100,000 people varied from place to place in Duval County, as follows: Zone Urban Core Southwest Northwest North Arlington Southeast

Violent

Nonviolent

Total

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on the crime rate: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on reducing the crime rate. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action that increases jobs filled in the community would have a positive influence on reducing the crime rate. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #2 Unemployment rate. Community action that reduces unemployment would have a positive influence on reducing crime. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reducedcost lunch programs. Community action that reduces the incidence of poverty would have a positive influence on reducing the crime rate. q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #1 Percentage of people surveyed who report that they believe racism to be a local problem. Community action that reduces the perception that racism is a problem would have a positive influence on reducing the crime rate.

q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #2 Substantiated reports of child abuse and neglect per 1,000 children under 18. Community action that reduces child abuse and neglect would have a positive influence on reducing the crime rate. q Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation #4 Number of participants in supervised sports activities at City parks and pools. Community action that increases involvement of youth and adults in supervised sports activities in City parks and pools would have a positive influence on reducing the crime rate. q Maintaining Responsive Government #7 Percentage of people surveyed who report being “somewhat satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the publicsafety services of Jacksonville city government, such as rescue, fire, and police. Community action that increases public satisfaction with publicsafety services would have a positive influence on reducing the crime rate. In addition, this indicator on the crime rate has strong links that influence the trends of six indicators in other Elements, including the employment growth, real estate values, and tourism in Growing a Vibrant Economy, perceptions of and experiences with racism in Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony, and satisfaction with City public-safety services in Maintaining Responsive Government.

Caveats and Explanations: q Violent Index Crimes include murder, forcible sex, robbery, and aggravated assault. Nonviolent Index Crimes include breaking and entering (burglary), larceny, auto theft, and arson. These crimes are selected based on their serious nature, frequency of occurrence, and reliability of reporting. Arson was added to the list in 1989.

q Changes in the indicator may reflect changes in law-enforcement activities and/or publicity of certain crimes, as well as changes in actual crime rates.

q The indicator measures the number of crimes reported, not the actual number of crimes.

q In 2000, Index Crimes per 100,000 people in American cities of 500,000 to 1 million people averaged 1,092 for violent crimes and 5,970 for nonviolent crimes.

q Comparable figures for 1988 were not available because of a change in report processing by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #1 Index Crimes per 100,000 people

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #2

REPORTED NUMBER OF “CLASS THREE” AND “CLASS FOUR” VIOLATIONS OF THE PUBLIC-SCHOOL CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT Trends:

1986-87

1987-88

1988-89

1989-90

1990-91

1991-92

1992-93

1993-94

1994-95

1995-96

1996-97

1997-98

1998-99

1999-00

2000-01

1,218

1,235

1,634

1,791

1,867

2,031

1,921

2,284

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 2,400 Class Three and Class Four violations per year

2,500

Violations

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

Source: Duval County Public Schools

Year

Method of calculation: Total number of Class Three and Class Four violations of the Code of Student Conduct reported by all Duval County public schools during the school year.

20 00 -01

19 98 -99

19 96 -97

19 94 -95

19 92 -93

19 90 -91

19 88 -89

19 86 -87

19 84 -85

19 82 -83

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on serious conduct violations in the schools: q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #2 Substantiated reports of child abuse and neglect per 1,000 children under 18. Community action that reduces child abuse and neglect would have a positive influence on reducing the number of serious conduct violations in the schools.

q Sustaining a Healthy Community #10 Alcohol use reported by youth. Community action that reduces youth use of alcohol would have a positive influence on reducing the number of serious conduct violations in the schools. In addition, this indicator on serious conduct violations in the schools has strong links that influence the trends of indicators in three other Elements: FCAT scores in Achieving Educational Excellence, alcohol use by youth in Sustaining a Healthy Community, and satisfaction with School Board leadership in Maintaining Responsive Government.

Caveats and Explanations: q The Duval County Public Schools all use a common Code of Student Conduct to enforce behavioral standards. Class Three and Class Four violations are the most serious kinds of violations, many of which consist of violent acts or the threat of violence, as well as the possession or distribution of alcohol or drugs. The indicator includes both firsttime and repeat violations. q The indicator measures the actual number of violations because of the severity of these violations for the quality of life within the public schools for all students. q The Target for 2005 was set high because of an expectation, before the 1999-00 figure became known, that the trend was moving rapidly upward and would be difficult to reverse. q Class Three and Four violations are generally less prevalent in elementary schools than in middle and high schools. In 2000-01, there were 218 violations in elementary schools, 1,186 violations in middle schools, and 880 violations in high schools in Duval County.

q The substantial increase in 1995-96 may have resulted partly from Florida State legislative action in 1995 mandating that schools define and enforce “zero-tolerance” offenses. However, the corresponding changes in the Code of Student Conduct’s definitions of Class Three and Class Four offences were not issued until the 1996-97 school year. q In 2000-01, the total student population in the Duval County Public Schools was 126,239. Thus, an average of 18.1 Class Three and Four violations was reported for every 1,000 students during that school year. q The number and prevalence of Class Three and Four violations may reflect the potential for youth crime in the community. q While the number of Class Three and Four violations increased by 88 percent between 1993-94 and 2000-01, the total Duval County publicschool population (measured at the 20th day count in September) increased by only about six percent. Looked at another way, the rate of violations per 1,000 students was 10.2 in 1993-94 and increased to 18.1 in 2000-01.

q Data prior to the 1993-94 school year were not available when this indicator was added in 2000. Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #2 Reported number of Class Three and Class Four violations of the public school Code of Student Conduct

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #3

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO REPORT FEELING SAFE WALKING ALONE AT NIGHT IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD (telephone survey) Trends: Yes

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

48%

49%

44%

50%

48%

44%

43%

51%

52%

51%

61%

62%

65%

66%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 70 percent reporting feeling safe walking alone in their neighborhood at night The 1991 Targets 2000 Task Force selected Feeling Safe Walking in the Neighborhood as the most important indicator in the Public Safety Element.

100%

80%

60%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult population, conducted annually in September

40%

20%

Method of calculation:

Survey question: Do you feel safe walking alone at night in your neighborhood?

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

0% 19 85

People surveyed reporting Percentage of people feeling safe walking at surveyed who report feeling night in their neighborhood = safe walking alone at night Total people surveyed in their neighborhood

Year

Geographic sensitivity: If being a victim of crime declines in one geographic area, it may or may not be declining in all surrounding areas. Instead, the incidence of crime could be moving from one area to another, improving one areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life while diminishing anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on perceptions of safety from crime: q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #1 Percentage of people surveyed who report that they believe racism to be a local problem. Community action that reduces the perception of racism in the community would have a positive influence on increasing perceptions of safety from crime. q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #5 Percentage of people surveyed who report having experienced racism during the past year while shopping, while at work, or while renting or buying housing in Jacksonville. Community action that reduces racist behavior would have a positive influence on increasing perceptions of safety from crime.

q Sustaining a Healthy Community #10 Alcohol use reported by youth. Community action that reduces youth use of alcohol would have a positive influence on increasing perceptions of safety from crime. q Maintaining Responsive Government #7 Percentage of people surveyed who report being “somewhat satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the public-safety services of Jacksonville city government, such as rescue, fire, and police. Community action that increases people’s satisfaction with public-safety services would have a positive influence on increasing perceptions of safety from crime. In addition, this indicator on perceptions of safety from crime has strong links that influence the trends of four indicators in other Elements, including real property values in Growing a Vibrant Economy, perceptions of and experience with racism in Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony, and satisfaction with City public-safety services in Maintaining Responsive Government.

Caveats and Explanations: q The indicator measures perceptions of safety, which may or may not correlate with actual safety or the crime rate. q If the responses to this telephone-survey question are fairly accurate for the overall population of Duval County, in 2001, about 261,986 people would have reported not feeling safe walking alone in their neighborhood at night. During the same year, the total number of Index Crimes reported was about 51,300.

q In a 1996 Florida State University survey, 13.4 percent of Duval County residents said that they feared violent crime, the secondlowest rate among the twelve Florida cities surveyed. q In a 2000 national survey conducted by the Pew Research Center for People and the Press, 82 percent of respondents felt “very safe” or “somewhat safe” when walking in their neighborhood after dark. q A new sampling method used beginning with the 1993 telephone survey resulted in more representative participation by minorities than in previous years.

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #3 Percentage of people surveyed who report feeling safe walking alone at night in their neighborhood

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #4

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE SURVEYED WHO SAY THEY HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF A CRIME WITHIN THE LAST YEAR (telephone survey) Trends: Yes

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

30%

27%

25%

26%

29%

28%

31%

30%

24%

27%

21%

22%

20%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 16 percent

100%

reporting having been victims of a crime in the last year 80%

Source: Telephone poll of random samples of Duval County adult

60%

population, conducted annually in September 40%

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

0% 19 87

People surveyed reporting being victims = Percentage of people surveyed who Total people surveyed report having been victims of a crime

20%

19 85

Method of calculation:

Year

Survey question: During the last year, have you had money or property stolen, property vandalized, home broken into, car stolen, or personal assault or attack?

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on being the victim of crime: q Achieving Educational Excellence #1 Public high-school graduation rate. Community action that increases the graduation rate would have a positive influence on reducing the chances of being a victim of crime. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action to increase jobs in the community would have a positive influence on reducing the chances of being a victim of crime. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #2 Unemployment rate. Community action to reduce unemployment in the community would have a positive influence on reducing the chances of being a victim of crime. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #3 Poverty as measured by the percentage of public-school students participating in free or reduced-cost lunch programs. Community action to reduce the incidence of poverty in the community would have a positive influence on reducing the chances of being a victim of crime.

q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #1 Percentage of people surveyed who report that they believe racism to be a local problem. Community action that reduces the perception of racism in the community would have a positive influence on reducing the chances of being a victim of crime. q Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony #2 Substantiated reports of child abuse and neglect per 1,000 children under 18. Community action that reduces child abuse and neglect in the community would have a positive influence on reducing the chances of being a victim of crime. q Enjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation #4 Number of participants in supervised sports activities at City parks and pools. Community action that increases involvement of youth and adults in supervised sports activities in parks and pools would have a positive influence on reducing the chances of being a victim of crime. q Maintaining Responsive Government #7 Percentage of people surveyed who report being “somewhat satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the public-safety services of Jacksonville city government, such as rescue, fire, and police. Community action that increases people’s satisfaction with public -safety services would have a positive influence on reducing the chances of being a victim of crime. In addition, this indicator on being a victim of crime has a strong link to the indicator on satisfaction with Jacksonville public -safety services in the Maintaining Responsive Government Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The accuracy of the indicator relies on the memory of respondents over a year and their willingness to reveal victimization, if any. q If the responses to this telephone-survey question are fairly accurate for the overall population of Duval County, in 2001, about 158,779 people would have reported being victimized by crime. During the same year, the total number of Index Crimes reported was about 51,300. The survey question is not limited to Index Crimes, and responses may include other, less serious crimes.

q In 1998, 3.8 percent of people 12 and older reported, in the National Crime Victimization Survey, being victims of violent crime. In the same year, 21.7 percent of households reported being victims of property crime. q A new sampling method used beginning with the 1993 telephone survey resulted in more representative participation by minorities than previously.

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #4 Percentage of people surveyed who say they have been victims of a crime within the last year

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #5

PERCENTAGE OF RESCUE-CALL RESPONSE TIMES THAT ARE FOUR MINUTES OR UNDER Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

41.8%

40.8%

39.7%

35.3%

36.1%

40.2%

39.5%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 50 percent of rescue-call response times within 4 minutes

100%

80%

Source: City of Jacksonville, Fire and Rescue Department 60%

20%

Sub-county measures: Rescue-call response times vary among the Planning Districts in Duval County, primarily because of differing densities of population and development. Thus, as shown in the table, 73.5 percent of rescue calls in the Urban Core were responded to within four minutes, while, in the more sparsely populated Northside, only 22.2 percent were responded to within four minutes.

Year

Planning District Urban Core Beaches Northwest Baldwin Southwest Southeast Greater Arlington North

Percentage at 4 minutes or less 73.5 48.3 40.1 39.8 35.6 29.5 27.3 22.2

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

0% 19 83

Rescue responses under four minutes = Percent of rescue-call response times Total rescue responses under four minutes

40%

19 85

Method of calculation:

Linkage: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on rescue-call response times: q Moving Around Efficiently #1 Percentage of working people surveyed who report commuting times of 25 minutes or less. Community action that reduces average commuting time would have a positive influence on decreasing rescue-call response times.

In addition, this indicator on rescue-call response times has strong links that influence the trends of two indicators in other Elements, including deaths from heart disease in Sustaining a Healthy Community and satisfaction with City public-safety services in Maintaining Responsive Government.

Caveats and Explanations: q 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. q An accepted goal for an ideal response time for a county is four minutes or less. In 2001, the National Fire Protection Agency proposed a standard of responding to at least 90 percent of fire calls in less than five minutes. q Response times may vary depending on the accuracy of locational information provided by callers and by the adequacy of street signs and building numbers.

q 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. This indicator includes Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach. q The total number of rescue calls in 2001 was 68,808, an increase from 60,571 in 2000. q When this indicator was added in 2000, data were not available for years before 1995.

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #5 Percentage of rescue -call response times that are four minutes or under

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #6

PERCENTAGE OF FIRE-CALL RESPONSE TIMES THAT ARE FOUR MINUTES OR UNDER Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 50 percent

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

37.0%

35.8%

36.9%

32.6%

36.1%

35.4%

35.8%

100%

of fire-call response times within four minutes 80%

Source: City of Jacksonville, Fire and Rescue Department 60%

Method of calculation: 40%

Fire-call-responses under four minutes = Percent of fire-call response time Total fire-call responses under four minutes

20%

Sub-county measures: Fire-call response times vary among the Planning Districts in Duval County, primarily because of differing densities of population and development. Thus, as shown in the table, 69.7 percent of fire calls in the Urban Core were responded to within four minutes, while, in the more sparsely populated Northside, only 18.6 percent were responded to within four minutes:

Year

Planning District Percentage at 4 minutes or less Urban Core 69.7 Beaches 40.0 Northwest 38.9 Baldwin 37.9 Southwest 32.1 Southeast 28.1 Greater Arlington 26.9 North 18.6

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

19 83

Linkage: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on fire-call response times: q Moving Around Efficiently #1 Percentage of working people surveyed who report commuting times of 25 minutes or less. Community action that reduces average commuting time would have a positive influence on decreasing fire-call response times.

In addition, this indicator on fire-call response times has strong links that influence the trends of two indicators in other Elements, including real estate values in Growing a Vibrant Economy and satisfaction with City public-safety services in Maintaining Responsive Government.

Caveats and Explanations: q 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. q The indicator excludes Jacksonville Beach, but includes Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, and Neptune Beach. q The accepted goal for an ideal response time for a county is four minutes or less. In 2001, the National Fire Protection Agency proposed a standard of responding to at least 90 percent of fire calls in less than five minutes.

q Response times in Jacksonville are affected by the large geographic area of the city. Response times in outlying, rural areas tend to be longer than those in more densely populated areas. q Response times may vary depending on the accuracy of locational information given by callers and by the adequacy of street signs and building numbers. q The total number of fire calls in 2001 was 16,061, an increase from 14,129 in 2000. q When this indicator was added in 2000, data were not available for years before 1995.

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #6 Percentage of fire -call response times that are four minutes or under

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #7

PERCENTAGE OF “PRIORITY-ONE” POLICE-CALL RESPONSE TIMES THAT ARE FIVE MINUTES OR UNDER O Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

37.5%

38.3%

29.6%

28.7%

29.2%

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of at least 55 percent of “priority-one” police-call response times within five minutes Note: Because the figures were recalculated and corrected in 2001, the Target for 2001 is obsolete.

100%

80%

60%

Source: City of Jacksonville, Office of the Sheriff 40%

Method of calculation: 20%

Year

Sub-county measures: Police-call response times vary among the Planning Districts in Duval County, primarily because of differing densities of population and development. The percentage of response times within five minutes, by Planning District, was as follows in 2001:

Planning District

Urban Core Northwest Southwest Greater Arlington Southeast North

% within 5 minutes

45.5% 29.9% 27.4% 25.0% 24.3% 23.1%

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

0% 19 83

Priority-one police-call responses under five minutes = Percentage of priority-one Total priority-one policepolice-call responses call responses under five minutes

Linkage: The following indicator in another Element links strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on priority-one police-call response times:

In addition, this indicator on police-call response times has a strong link that influences the trend of the indicator on satisfaction with City publicsafety services in the Maintaining Responsive Government Element.

q Moving Around Efficiently #1 Percentage of working people surveyed who report commuting times of 25 minutes or less. Community action that reduces average commuting time would have a positive influence on decreasing police-call response times.

Caveats and Explanations: q A “priority-one” police call is a call involving a reported felony in progress or any other life-threatening situation. q 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 police arrive on the scene. q The indicator excludes calls answered by the police departments of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Baldwin. q The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office considers five minutes an ideal goal, while times under 10 minutes are considered acceptable.

q Response times in Jacksonville are affected by the large geographic area of the city. Response times in outlying, rural areas tend to be longer than those in more densely populated areas. q Response times may vary depending on the accuracy of locational information given by callers and by the adequacy of street signs and building numbers. q In 2001, the total number of priority-one calls was 45,398, almost the same as in 2000. q When this indicator was added in 2000, data were not available for years before 1997. In 2001, the Sheriff’s Office reported corrected figures for all available years that were substantially lower than those previously reported.

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #7 Percentage of “priority-one” police-call response times that are five minutes or under

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #8

MOTOR-VEHICLE ACCIDENTS PER 1,000 PEOPLE Trends:

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

21.9

22.7

22.4

16.9

16.3

15.9

16.4

17.1

18.1

17.8

17.9

17.6

17.9

18.5

18.7

Target for 2005: Achieve a level of no more than 15.9 motor-vehicle accidents per 1,000 people

Source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles annual report on Florida Traffic Crash Facts

Accidents

Method of calculation: 10

20 01

19 99

19 97

19 95

19 93

19 91

19 89

19 87

19 85

5 19 83

Total annual accidents X 1,000 = Motor-vehicle accidents Total Duval Co. pop. per 1,000 people

Year

The break in the graph reflects a change in the State’s reporting definition of “motor vehicle accident,” which, beginning in 1990, excluded many minor, non-injury crashes.

Sub-county measures: In 2000, the top ten intersections in Duval County for number of traffic crashes were ranked as follows: Rank/Intersection No. of crashes 1. St. Johns Bluff Rd/Beach Blvd. 233 2. San Pablo Rd./Beach Blvd. 218 3. Atlantic Blvd./Southside Blvd. 170 4. .Beach Blvd./University Blvd. 158 5. Atlantic Blvd./Monument Rd 152

Rank/Intersection 6. Beach Blvd./Southside Blvd.. 7. Baymeadows Rd./I-95 8. Atlantic Blvd./Kernan Rd. 9. Blanding Blvd./Collins Rd. 10. Baymeadows Rd./Southside Blvd.

No. of crashes 135 125 117 114 112

Linkages: The following indicators in other Elements link strongly to influence the trend of this indicator on motor-vehicle accidents: q Growing a Vibrant Economy #1 Net employment growth. Community action that increases jobs filled in the community could have a negative influence on reducing motor-vehicle accidents. q Growing a Vibrant Economy #6 New housing starts. Community action that increases new housing starts could have a negative influence on reducing motor-vehicle accidents.

q Growing a Vibrant Economy #10 Tourism as measured by Bed Tax revenues per cent of tax levied. Community action that increases tourism could have a negative influence on reducing motor-vehicle accidents. q Sustaining a Healthy Community #10 Alcohol use reported by youth. Community action that reduces alcohol use by youth would have a positive influence on reducing motor-vehicle accidents. This indicator on motor-vehicle accidents does not have a strong link that influences the trend of any indicator in any other Element.

Caveats and Explanations: q The figure for 1983 is excluded because of a major 1984 revision in the traffic-accident reporting law. The apparent decline in 1990 reflects another major reporting revision in 1989 that reduced the number of minor, non-injury crashes required to be reported. q Use of a new accident reporting form in 1995 appears to have increased the number of accidents reported statewide for that year.

q In 2001, alcohol-related motor-vehicle accidents occurred in Duval County at a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 people. This represents 8.7 percent of all motor-vehicle accidents that year. The comparable figure for Florida was 1.5 alcohol-related accidents per 1,000 people, which represents 9.5 percent of all accidents. q In 2001, 42.0 percent of all traffic fatalities in Duval County were alcohol-related, as were 33.2 percent in Florida.

q In 2001, the number of accidents per 1,000 people in the state of Florida was 15.7.

Keeping the Community Safe Indicator #8 Motor-vehicle accidents per 1,000 people

APPENDIX

TELEPHONE SURVEY Purpose: The purpose of the telephone survey is to obtain information for indicators that measure perceptions of citizens about the quality of life in Jacksonville.

Methodology: In order to estimate the proportion of local citizens who share various opinions on the local quality of life, a sample is selected each year among all telephone numbers in Duval County. From 1985 through 1992, AT&T American Transtech used a single, random sample. Beginning in 1993, American Public Dialogue used a stratified random sample designed to ensure a more accurate representation of the population, geographically and by race and gender. The sample proportion was then computed and used as a point of estimate for the total household population. Through random sampling, the opinions of the entire Duval County population can be approximated. However, with any sample, some margin of error exists. Two key questions must be answered in determining the size of the sample: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

How small do we want the margin of error to be? How much confidence do we want to place in the interval between the estimate and reality?

For this survey, the desired margin of error was set at + _5 percentage points with a confidence level of 95 percent. One might say, for example, that "Forty-eight percent plus or minus 5 percent of households think that the quality of life in Jacksonville is good" with 95 percent confidence. That is, if the survey were conducted 100 times, the result would be the same 95 times. Using the standard formula for the determination of the sample size for estimating proportions, the sample size for this survey was determined to be 384 completed telephone surveys. The results of the telephone surveying are as follows (results from 1985 through 1990 are not shown because of space limitations):

Calls attempted Contacts made Survey participants Refusals to participate

1991 2,592 1,133 516 611

1992 2,547 1,421 508 669

1993 1,738 835 410 425

1994 2,041 965 412 553

1995 2,319 1,109 403 706

1996 2,892 1,163 404 759

1997 2,589 1,044 416 628

1998 2,179 1,004 412 592

1999 4,308 1,547 410 1,137

2000 4,878 1,877 460 1,417

2001 4,140 1,431 416 1,015

2002 4,444 1,473 425 1,048

Procedures: The telephone survey was donated to the Jacksonville Community Council Inc. by AT&T American Transtech from 1985 through 1992 and by American Public Dialogue since 1993. Surveying was conducted during the first or second week in September each year between about 5 and 9 p.m.

Survey Questions and Results: From 1985 through 1990, the same questions were asked. In 1991, two questions were eliminated and four new questions were added. No changes were made in the remaining questions. In 2000, one question was eliminated, and nine new questions were added. In 2001 one more new question was added. No changes were made in 2002. Because of space limitations, only the most recent ten years of results are reported in this appendix.

10 1. Maintaining Responsive Government: Elected City of Jacksonville leadership First, we would like you to turn your attention to the government of Jacksonville. In your opinion is the quality of elected leadership in our local government # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 excellent 6 5 24 32 28 34 61 79 52 54 good 114 133 171 198 211 230 212 248 206 188 fair 200 192 153 130 138 130 107 99 106 132 poor 69 70 50 37 30 17 22 29 37 38 no opinion 20 12 5 7 9 1 8 5 NA NA refusal 1 0 NA NA NA NA NA NA 15 12 TOTAL

508

410

412

403

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993 1.46 27.80 48.78 16.83 4.88 0.24

1994 1.21 32.28 46.60 16.99 2.91 0.00

% of persons 1995 1996 1997 5.96 7.92 6.73 42.43 49.01 50.73 37.97 32.18 33.17 12.41 9.16 7.21 1.24 1.73 2.16 NA NA NA

1998 8.3 55.8 31.6 4.1 0.2 NA

1999 14.9 51.7 26.1 5.4 2.0 NA

2000 17.2 53.9 21.5 6.3 1.1 NA

2001 12.5 49.5 25.5 8.9 NA 3.6

2002 12.7 44.3 31.1 9.0 NA 2.8

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

1999

2000 4.3 37.8 30.2 16.1 11.5 NA

2001 1.9 20.9 34.4 33.2 NA 9.6

2002 3.3 24.5 36.8 21.0 NA 14.4

100.0

2. Maintaining Responsive Government: Elected Duval County School Board leadership Similarly, in your opinion, is the quality of elected leadership on the Duval County School Board # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 excellent 20 8 14 good 174 87 104 fair 139 143 156 poor (new in 2000) 74 138 89 no opinion 53 NA NA refusal NA 40 61 TOTAL

460

416

1993

1994

% of persons 1995 1996

1997

1998

424

3. Maintaining Responsive Government: Government awareness by naming City Council members We're interested in how much attention Duval residents pay to the affairs of our local government. Can you name two members of the Jacksonville City Council?

yes no refusal TOTAL

# of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 143 143 86 102 115 110 120 170 145 129 267 269 310 302 301 302 290 290 271 295 0 0 7 0 0 NA NA NA NA NA 410

412

403

404

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993 34.88 65.12 0.00

1994 34.71 65.29 0.00

% of persons 1995 1996 1997 21.34 25.25 27.60 76.92 74.75 72.40 1.74 0.00 0.00

1998 39.8 60.2 NA

1999 40.9 59.1 NA

2000 37.0 63.0 NA

2001 34.9 65.1 NA

2002 30.4 69.6 NA

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

4. Maintaining Responsive Government: Government awareness by keeping up with news People generally obtain local government news from television, radio, newspaper, the Internet, or from other people. How often do you keep up with the news from any source about the City Council, the Mayor, the School Board, or other local government bodies? Would you say # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 frequently 210 193 174 189 205 178 199 266 265 236 sometimes 131 146 156 122 115 146 120 128 98 117 seldom 53 54 49 60 61 54 68 54 40 61 never 13 11 17 22 21 32 18 9 10 10 no opinion 3 7 7 0 0 NA NA NA NA NA refusal 0 1 NA 11 14 2 5 3 3 0 TOTAL

410

412

403

404

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993 51.22 31.95 12.93 3.17 0.73 0.00

1994 46.84 35.44 13.11 2.67 1.70 0.24

% of persons 1995 1996 1997 43.18 46.78 49.28 38.71 30.20 27.64 12.16 14.85 14.66 4.22 5.45 5.05 1.74 0.00 0.00 NA 2.72 3.37

1998 43.2 35.4 13.1 7.8 NA 0.5

1999 48.5 29.3 16.6 4.4 NA 1.2

2000 57.8 27.8 11.7 2.0 NA 0.7

2001 63.7 23.6 9.6 2.4 NA 0.7

2002 55.7 27.6 14.4 2.4 NA 0.0

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

5. Maintaining Responsive Government: Satisfaction with City public-safety services 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 fire, rescue, and police? Would you say that you are # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 very satisfied 252 175 222 somewhat satisfied 186 199 182 not very satisfied (new in 2000) 14 23 14 not at all satisfied 3 11 3 refusal 5 8 3 TOTAL

460

416

1993

1994

% of persons 1995 1996

1997

1998

1999

424

2000 54.8 40.4 3.0 0.7 1.1

2001 42.1 47.8 5.5 2.6 1.9

2002 52.4 42.9 3.3 0.7 0.7

100.0

2000 24.6 51.5 15.4 8.0 0.4

2001 25.7 53.6 11.8 7.2 1.7

2002 30.2 51.2 12.5 5.4 0.7

100.0

6. Maintaining Responsive Government: Satisfaction with City basic services What about other basic services provided by the City of Jacksonville, such as streets, parks, trash removal, and libraries? Would you say that you are # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 very satisfied 113 107 128 somewhat satisfied 237 223 217 not very satisfied (new in 2000) 71 49 53 not at all satisfied 37 30 23 refusal 2 7 3 TOTAL

460

416

424

1993

1994

% of persons 1995 1996

1997

1998

1999

12 7. Maintaining Responsive Government: Citizen feeling of influence Our government system values citizen input and involvement. As a citizen of Jacksonville and Duval County, how would you describe your ability to influence localgovernment decision making? Would you say that you have great influence, moderate influence, a little influence, or none at all? # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 great moderate a little none at all refused

(new in 2000)

TOTAL

1993

1994

% of persons 1995 1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

16 161 183 92 8

11 127 175 97 6

17 133 155 117 2

3.5 35.0 39.8 20.0 1.7

2.6 30.5 42.1 23.3 1.4

4.0 31.4 36.6 27.6 0.5

460

416

424

100.0

8. Sustaining a Healthy Community: Health insurance coverage Next, we would like to ask you about health and health care. Are you currently covered by any type of health insurance such as coverage through your employer, Medicaid, Medicare, or private coverage? # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 yes 355 352 289 356 372 347 355 419 367 388 no 53 55 97 46 42 59 54 35 45 36 no opinion 1 2 17 0 0 NA NA NA NA NA refusal 1 3 NA 2 2 6 1 6 4 0 TOTAL

410

412

403

404

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993 86.59 12.93 0.24 0.24

1994 85.44 13.35 0.49 0.73

% of persons 1995 1996 1997 71.71 88.12 89.42 24.07 11.39 10.10 4.22 0.00 0.00 NA 0.50 0.48

1998 84.2 14.3 NA 1.5

1999 86.6 13.2 NA 0.2

2000 91.1 7.6 NA 1.3

2001 88.2 10.8 NA 1.0

2002 91.5 8.5 NA 0.0

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

1998 15.8 46.4 20.6 9.0 NA 8.3

1999 18.0 48.0 19.5 8.8 NA 5.6

2000 20.4 42.4 20.7 12.6 NA 3.9

2001 25.2 41.1 20.0 8.9 NA 4.8

2002 26.7 39.6 22.6 8.0 NA 3.1

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

9. Sustaining a Healthy Community: Quality of health/medical care In your opinion, is the health and medical-care system available in Jacksonville # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 excellent 60 93 84 81 83 65 74 94 105 113 good 165 165 183 188 207 191 197 195 171 168 fair 107 85 84 93 86 85 80 95 83 96 poor 35 35 26 15 25 37 36 58 37 34 no opinion 40 34 26 0 0 NA NA NA NA NA refusal 3 0 NA 27 15 34 23 18 20 13 TOTAL

410

412

403

404

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993 14.63 40.24 26.10 8.54 9.76 0.73

1994 22.57 40.05 20.63 8.50 8.25 0.00

% of persons 1995 1996 1997 20.84 20.05 19.95 45.41 46.53 49.76 20.84 23.02 20.67 6.45 3.71 6.01 6.45 0.00 0.00 NA 6.68 3.61

9. Achieving Educational Excellence: Quality of public education Education is also important for the quality of life. In your opinion, is the quality of the education provided by the Duval County Public Schools # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 excellent 29 25 good 125 114 fair (new in 2001) 124 144 poor 82 98 refusal 56 43 TOTAL

416

1993

1994

% of persons 1995 1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

424

2001 7.0 30.0 29.8 19.7 13.5

2002 5.9 26.9 34.0 23.1 10.1

100.0

10. Keeping the Community Safe: Feeling safe in one's neighborhood A feeling of safety is also a part of the quality of life. Do you feel safe walking alone at night in your neighborhood? # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 yes 180 179 205 210 210 251 256 287 269 278 no 215 227 184 188 200 151 150 170 136 140 no opinion 12 5 14 0 0 NA NA NA NA NA refusal 3 1 NA 6 6 10 4 3 11 6 TOTAL

410

412

403

404

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993 43.90 52.44 2.93 0.73

1994 43.45 55.10 1.21 0.24

% of persons 1995 1996 1997 50.87 51.98 50.48 45.66 46.53 48.08 3.47 0.00 0.00 NA 1.49 1.44

1998 60.9 36.7 NA 2.4

1999 62.4 36.6 NA 1.0

2000 62.4 37.0 NA 0.7

2001 64.7 32.7 NA 2.6

2002 65.6 33.0 NA 1.4

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

11. Keeping the Community Safe: Crime victimization And now, about any personal experiences you may have had as a victim of crime. During the last year, have you had money or property stolen, property vandalized, home broken into, car stolen, or personal assault or attack?

yes no refusal TOTAL

# of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 115 128 122 95 112 86 88 101 84 86 294 283 268 305 304 323 321 359 330 336 1 1 13 4 0 3 1 0 2 2 410

412

403

404

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993 28.05 71.71 0.24

1994 31.07 68.69 0.24

% of persons 1995 1996 1997 30.27 23.51 26.92 66.50 75.50 73.08 3.23 0.99 0.00

1998 20.9 78.4 0.7

1999 21.5 78.3 0.2

2000 22.0 78.0 0.0

2001 20.2 79.3 0.5

2002 20.3 79.2 0.5

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

14 12. Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony: Community volunteerism Some people in our community are contributing their time to causes they consider worthwhile. In the last year have you given your time, without pay, to any charitable, civic, religious, or other volunteer organization? # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 yes 227 250 255 242 252 237 262 307 278 282 no 180 160 138 157 160 172 147 150 133 142 no opinion 1 0 10 0 0 NA NA NA NA NA refusal 2 2 NA 5 4 3 1 3 5 0 TOTAL

410

412

403

404

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993 55.37 43.90 0.24 0.49

1994 60.68 38.83 0.49 0.00

% of persons 1995 1996 1997 63.28 59.90 60.58 34.24 38.86 38.46 2.48 0.00 0.00 NA 1.24 0.96

1998 57.5 41.7 NA 0.7

1999 63.9 35.9 NA 0.2

2000 66.7 32.6 NA 0.7

2001 66.8 32.0 NA 1.2

2002 66.5 33.5 NA 0.0

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

1999

2000 45.3 21.5 8.8 5.9 12.7 5.9 NA

2001 48.2 18.7 8.6 4.3 13.7 2.9 3.6

2002 49.6 25.9 9.2 3.5 7.8 3.9 NA

100.0

13. Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony: Volunteerism time commitment If you have volunteered during the past year, about how many total hours do you think you have volunteered, on average, per week? # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 0-3 hours 139 134 140 4-7 hours 66 52 73 8-10 hours (new in 2000) 27 24 26 11-15 hours 18 12 10 over 15 hours 39 38 22 refusal 18 8 11 no answer NA 10 NA TOTAL

460

278

1993

1994

% of persons 1995 1996

1997

1998

282

14. Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony: Perceptions of racism Now we would like to have your views on race relations in Jacksonville. In your opinion during the last year, do you feel that racism is a problem in Jacksonville? # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 all respondents yes 279 264 241 237 256 216 208 224 228 212 no 94 129 136 152 149 179 187 220 173 195 don't know 35 9 26 0 0 NA NA NA NA NA refusal 8 2 10 NA 15 11 17 15 15 17 TOTAL

410

412

403

404

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993

1994

% of persons 1995 1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

68.05 22.93 8.54 0.49

64.08 31.31 2.18 2.43

59.80 33.75 6.45 NA

61.54 35.82 0.00 2.64

52.4 43.4 NA 4.1

50.7 45.6 NA 3.7

48.7 47.8 NA 3.5

54.8 41.6 NA 3.6

50.0 46.0 NA 4.0

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

58.66 37.62 0.00 3.71

white people yes 199 no 77 don't know 28 refusal 1

199 113 8 6

165 103 23 NA

174 129 0 10

181 118 0 8

154 137 NA 14

143 146 NA 10

160 184 NA 10

167 140 NA 11

131 151 NA 10

TOTAL

305

326

291

313

307

305

299

354

318

292

people of color yes 80 no 17 don't know 7 refusal 1

60 13 0 4

76 33 3 NA

63 23 0 5

56 24 0 2

57 40 NA 3

59 31 NA 4

60 34 NA 3

60 30 NA 3

81 41 NA 7

TOTAL

112

100

129

105

65.25 25.25 9.18 0.33

50.5 44.9 NA 4.6

47.8 48.8 NA 3.3

45.2 52.0 NA 2.8

52.5 44.0 NA 3.5

44.9 51.7 NA 3.4

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

76.19 16.19 6.67 0.95

61.04 34.66 2.45 1.84

77.92 16.88 0.00 5.19

56.70 35.40 7.90 NA

67.86 29.46 2.68 NA

55.59 41.21 0.00 3.19

69.23 25.28 0.00 5.49

58.96 38.44 0.00 2.61

68.30 28.80 0.00 2.90

57.0 40.0 NA 3.0

62.8 33.0 NA 4.3

60.6 34.3 NA 3.0

64.5 32.3 NA 3.2

62.8 31.8 NA 5.4

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

2000

2001

2002

15.4 82.2 2.4

17.1 81.0 1.9

21.7 73.1 5.2

15. Promoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony: Experiencing racism while shopping, while working, or while renting or buying housing Thinking about your own possible experience with racism, do you believe that you have personally experienced racism during the past year: while shopping in Jacksonville? # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 all respondents yes (new in 2000) 71 71 92 no 378 337 310 refusal 11 8 22

1993

1994

% of persons 1995 1996

1997

1998

1999

TOTAL

460

416

424

100.0

white people yes no refusal

35 312 7

38 273 7

42 233 17

9.9 88.1 2.0

11.9 85.8 2.2

14.4 79.8 5.8

TOTAL

354

318

292

100.0

people of color yes no refusal

33 63 3

33 60 0

49 75 5

33.3 63.6 3.0

35.5 64.5 0.0

38.0 58.1 3.9

TOTAL

129

100.0

16 while at work # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 all respondents yes (new in 2000) 61 69 67 no 372 326 325 refusal 27 21 32

1993

1994

% of persons 1995 1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

13.3 80.9 5.9

16.6 78.4 5.0

15.8 76.7 7.5

TOTAL

460

416

424

100.0

white people yes no refusal

35 301 18

38 264 16

23 242 27

9.9 85.0 5.1

11.9 83.0 5.0

7.9 82.9 9.2

TOTAL

354

318

292

100.0

people of color yes no refusal

25 66 8

31 58 4

44 80 5

25.3 66.7 8.1

33.3 62.4 4.3

34.1 62.0 3.9

TOTAL

129

100.0

2000

2001

2002

4.3 90.4 5.2

7.7 86.8 5.5

7.3 86.6 6.1

while renting or buying housing in Jacksonville # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 total sample yes (new in 2000) 20 32 31 no 416 361 367 refusal 24 23 26

1993

1994

% of persons 1995 1996

1997

1998

1999

TOTAL

460

416

424

100.0

white people yes no refusal

11 329 14

15 284 19

13 260 19

3.1 92.9 4.0

4.7 89.3 6.0

4.5 89.0 6.5

TOTAL

354

318

292

100.0

people of color yes no refusal

9 82 8

17 73 3

18 104 7

9.1 82.8 8.1

18.3 78.5 3.2

14.0 80.6 5.4

TOTAL

129

100.0

16. Moving Around Efficiently: Commuting times If you are employed, on the average, how many minutes does it take you to go from your home to where you work? # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 0 - 15 102 129 101 111 110 115 130 87 95 87 16 - 25 68 73 98 70 79 80 70 60 60 65 26 - 35 64 49 57 51 57 47 49 56 48 46 36 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 60* 22 29 23 35 29 36 25 40 23 19 60 + 8 3 no opinion 1 9 19 0 0 NA NA NA NA NA refusal 2 7 NA 9 8 19 16 10 11 5 TOTAL 259 296 298 * was 36 + through 2000.

276

283

297

290

253

245

225

1993 39.39 26.25 24.71 8.49

1994 43.59 24.66 16.55 9.80

0.39 0.77

3.04 2.36

% of persons 1995 1996 33.88 40.22 32.89 25.36 19.13 18.48 7.72 12.68

1997 38.86 27.92 20.14 10.25

1998 38.8 26.9 15.8 12.1

1999 44.9 24.1 16.9 8.6

2000 34.4 23.7 22.1 15.8

0.00 2.83

NA 6.4

NA 5.5

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

6.38 NA

0.00 3.26

NA 4.0

2001 38.7 24.5 19.6 9.4 3.3 NA 4.5

2002 38.7 28.9 20.4 8.4 1.3 NA 2.2

100.0

1999

2000 87.7 2.4 2.0 0.4 1.2 0.4 5.9

2001 90.6 2.9 1.2 0.8 0.4 2.9 1.2

2002 91.2 2.6 0.9 0.9 2.2 1.3 0.9

100.0

17. Moving Around Efficiently: Methods of commuting If you are employed, how do you normally commute? # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 own car 222 222 207 car pool 6 7 6 public bus 5 3 2 bicycle (new in 2000) 1 2 2 on foot 3 1 5 other means 1 7 3 refusal 15 3 2 TOTAL

253

245

1993

1994

% of persons 1995 1996

1997

1998

227

18. Demographics: age Into which of the following ranges does your age fall?

18 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 49 50 - 64 65 + refusal TOTAL

# of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 46 47 46 45 29 39 42 24 23 23 90 82 72 82 62 63 49 35 53 46 122 133 143 102 122 132 122 123 121 117 61 63 62 87 95 75 100 130 104 118 89 80 66 84 104 95 90 144 110 117 2 7 14 4 4 8 7 4 5 3 410

412

403

404

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993 11.22 21.95 29.76 14.88 21.71 0.49

1994 11.41 19.90 32.28 15.29 19.42 1.70

% of persons 1995 1996 11.41 11.14 17.87 20.30 35.48 25.25 15.38 21.53 16.38 20.79 3.47 0.99

1997 6.97 14.90 29.33 22.84 25.00 0.96

1998 9.5 15.3 32.0 18.2 23.1 1.9

1999 10.2 12.0 29.8 24.4 22.0 1.7

2000 5.2 7.6 26.7 28.3 31.3 0.9

2001 5.5 12.7 29.2 25.0 26.4 1.2

2002 5.4 10.8 27.6 27.8 27.6 0.7

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

18 19. Demographics: race Do you describe yourself as African American, white, Hispanic, Asian, or some other ethnic group? # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Afr Amer 92 69 94 71 82 77 94 80 71 95 white 305 326 291 313 307 305 299 354 318 292 Hispanic 5 4 5 6 12 3 6 8 8 10 Amer. Indian 1 1 2 2 3 5 1 NA NA NA Asian/Pac Isl 7 3 4 6 7 15 6 5 3 7 other 6 11 17 refusal 0 9 7 6 5 7 4 7 5 3 TOTAL

410

412

403

404

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993 22.44 74.39 1.22 0.24 1.71

1994 16.75 79.13 0.97 0.24 0.73

0.00

2.18

% of persons 1995 1996 1997 23.33 17.57 19.71 72.21 77.48 73.81 1.24 1.49 2.88 0.50 0.50 0.72 0.99 1.49 1.68

1998 18.7 74.0 0.7 1.2 3.6

1999 22.9 72.9 1.5 0.2 1.5 1.0

2000 17.4 77.0 1.7 NA 1.1 1.3 1.5

2001 17.1 76.4 1.9 NA 0.7 2.6 1.2

2002 22.4 68.9 2.4 NA 1.7 4.0 0.7

1.7

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

1998 22.8 28.2 36.4 NA 12.6

1999 19.0 24.9 34.9 NA 21.2

2000 16.5 18.7 43.0 NA 21.7

2001 17.5 22.4 42.8 NA 17.3

2002 15.3 20.8 45.3 NA 18.6

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

1998 14.1 30.3 19.4 24.0 10.4 1.7

1999 8.8 25.9 26.6 27.8 7.3 3.7

2000 5.0 23.0 26.7 26.3 14.6 4.3

2001 5.8 21.6 31.3 27.6 11.3 2.4

2002 4.2 27.4 24.1 30.9 11.8 1.7

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

1.74

1.49

1.20

20. Demographics: income Which of the following categories best describes your total annual household income? # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 < $25,000 150 126 91 99 116 94 78 76 73 65 $25-$40,000 123 127 124 126 114 116 102 86 93 88 > $40,000 89 116 113 120 133 150 143 198 178 192 unsure NA NA 5 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA refusal 43 43 75 59 53 52 87 100 72 79 TOTAL

410

412

403

404

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993 36.59 30.00 21.71 NA 10.49

1994 30.58 30.83 28.16 NA 10.44

% of persons 1995 1996 22.58 24.50 30.77 31.19 28.04 29.70 1.22 NA 18.61 14.60

1997 27.88 27.40 31.98 0.00 12.74

21. Demographics: education What education level have you completed? # of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 some h. s. 50 37 29 41 38 58 36 23 24 18 h. s. grad. 139 119 134 125 136 125 106 106 90 116 some coll. 110 112 89 108 109 80 109 123 130 102 coll. degree 86 94 96 95 88 99 114 121 115 131 adv. degree 21 30 24 30 42 43 30 67 47 50 refusal 4 20 31 5 3 7 15 20 10 7 TOTAL

410

412

403

404

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993 12.20 33.90 26.83 20.98 5.12 0.98

1994 8.98 28.88 27.18 22.82 7.28 4.86

% of persons 1995 1996 7.20 10.15 33.25 30.94 22.08 26.73 23.82 23.51 5.96 7.43 7.69 1.24

1997 9.13 32.70 26.20 21.15 10.10 0.72

22. Demographics: gender

female male TOTAL

# of persons 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 239 242 247 251 142 243 262 287 236 243 171 170 151 153 274 169 148 173 180 181 410

412

403

404

416

412

410

460

416

424

1993 58.29 41.71

1994 58.74 41.26

% of persons 1995 1996 1997 61.29 62.13 34.13 37.47 37.87 65.87

1998 59.0 41.0

1999 63.9 36.1

2000 62.4 37.6

2001 56.7 43.3

2002 57.3 42.7

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

100.0

CALCULATING ADJUSTED DOLLAR FIGURES In order to compare dollar figures from year to year, it is necessary to adjust actual dollar figures to eliminate the eroding effect of inflation on the value of the dollar over time. First it is necessary to select a base year, for which the actual value of the dollar is accepted. This base year may be in the past, in which case a price inflator, such as the Consumer Price Index, may be used to calculate inflated dollars for years following the base year. Alternatively, the base year may be set at the current year, in which case a price deflator must be used to calculate deflated dollar figures for years preceding the base year.

the same value of the dollar. Several different deflators have been selected so that the most appropriate deflator may be used for each indicator. The U.S. Department of Commerce calculates a Chain-type Price Index for the Gross Domestic Product. It is published annually in the Economic Report of the President. These deflators have been used in this study to adjust dollar figures for 1983 through 2000. The deflators used and their values are detailed below. In the case of indicators for which a deflator has been used, the Caveats and Explanation section indicates the Price Index that was selected.

In this Quality of Life report, the base year is 2001, and dollar figures for 1983 through 2000 are adjusted so that figures for each year may be compared based on

1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Personal Consumption/ All

Personal Consumption/ Services

Private Investment/ Total

Private Investment/ Residential

Government Purchases/ St. & Local

60.3 62.5 64.7 66.3 68.8 71.5 74.6 78.0 81.0 83.5 85.5 87.2 89.2 91.1 93.3 94.3 96.2 98.7 100.0

50.6 53.2 55.9 58.4 60.9 63.9 66.9 70.3 73.6 76.8 79.5 81.7 84.4 86.8 90.3 92.3 94.1 97.4 100.0

83.5 84.2 85.1 87.0 88.7 90.8 93.0 94.9 96.2 96.1 97.5 98.9 100.1 99.8 99.5 98.4 98.5 99.9 100.0

57.1 58.8 60.3 62.8 65.4 67.6 69.8 71.4 72.3 73.2 76.2 78.9 81.7 83.5 86.7 89.3 92.7 96.8 100.0

57.9 60.5 62.8 64.6 67.3 69.4 71.8 75.1 77.3 78.7 80.7 82.8 85.2 87.2 90.2 91.6 95.1 98.8 100.0

JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY COUNCIL INC. 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, broad-based civic organization. It involves citizens in community issues through open dialogue, impartial research, and consensus building.

In addition to its annual studies and Quality Of Life report, JCCI plans and coordinates human services for United Way of Northeast Florida and the Human Services Council, a coalition of the local funders of human services. A second indicator document, the Community Agenda, is prepared annually for United Way and the HSC. Its indicators focus on health and human services. JCCI also facilitates Forward, an initiative of emerging leaders to pave the way for greater progress under the next generation of local leadership. Upon request, JCCI provides a variety of planning, research, and facilitation services under contract.

Each year, JCCI produces this annual report on the quality of life in Jacksonville. It also selects two issues for in-depth community study. Diverse study committees meet weekly for about six months, gaining a thorough understanding of the problem and reaching consensus on key findings as well as recommended solutions. Following completion of the study and publication of a report, an implementation task force of citizens takes the report to the community and seeks to place the issues on the community agenda. The goal is to seek further deliberation, increased public awareness, and finally, action by appropriate officials.

JCCI receives funding from United Way of Northeast Florida, the City of Jacksonville, the Duval County Public Schools, corporations, and individual members. JCCI membership is open to all interested citizens. More information about JCCI and its projects is available at www.jcci.org.

JCCI BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2002-03 David M. Foster, President John Cobb, President-Elect Ron Autrey Oliver Barakat A. Wellington Barlow William H. Bishop III AIA Mary Borg Joy Burgess Charles A. Clarkson Gary Corbitt John Daigle Jr.

Paula B. Weatherby, Secretary Michael T. Boylan, Treasurer Jack Diamond Edward J. Eng P.E. Allan T. Geiger Eric Holshouser Harriet Howe Helen Jackson Wally Lee Guy Marlow William Mason III

Edgar Mathis Sr. John Rutherford Susan McCranie Siegmund Mary Ellen Smith Bob Snell Glenda Washington Gerald W. Weedon