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If the emergency legislation is approved Jan. 11, officials could hire contractor Pece of Mind and take over demolition of the unfinished Downtown high-rise.
The project manager cited the holidays, insurance underwriting delays and the resurgence of COVID, and did not reschedule.
Jacksonville Riverfront Revitalization says the delay is a scheduling conflict with the demolition contractor.
The temporary shelters would support crews working on the planned Nov. 14 Downtown high-rise implosion.
Council member Reggie Gaffney said nearby residents should not have to leave for the blast.