Distribution company seeks incentives to open Jacksonville warehouse

An international distribution company is seeking $261,000 in city and state incentives to open a facility in Jacksonville.

If approved by City Council, the company would, in exchange for the incentives, hire at least 87 full-time jobs at an average annual wage of $57,540, according to city documents. The company also plans to invest $50 million in the facility.

Of the $261,000 award, the city would be responsible for $52,200.

As is the case with most incentives projects that have gone through…