FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

April 05,2010

 

STEPHEN JOOST, CHAIR

 

CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

 

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, held in Council Chambers, City Hall, Jacksonville, Florida, April 05,2010.  The meeting was called to order at 2:02 P.M. by Committee Chair Stephen Joost. The meeting adjourned at 4:08 P.M.

 

 

 

            Members in Attendance:                                                             Staff Attendance:

 

CM Stephen Joost, Chair - Excused                                               Sharonda Davis, Legislative Aide

            CM Bill Bishop, Vice Chair                                                            Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor

             CM John Crescimbeni                                                                Janice Bill, Sr. Asst. Auditor

             CM Johnny Gaffney                                                                    Jeff Clements, Chief of Research

             CM Ray Holt                                                                              Peggy Sidman, General Counsel

             CM Denise Lee                                                                                            Steve Rohan, General Counsel

             CM Don Redman                                                                             Lisa Rinaman, Administration

             CM Jack Webb - Excused                                                                                

             CM Clay Yarborough                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

 

CM Johnson (2010-116, 173)                                           Mike Hertzberg (10-233)

Tom Garwood, Rec & Comm Svcs Dept (10-144)  Bill Killingsworth, Planning & Dev (10-233)

Cindy Laquidara, General Counsel (10-174)                      Michael Figgins, Legal Aid  (10-173)

Martin Senterfitt, Fire & Rescue (2010-181)                      James Lard, Legal Aid (10-173)

Wight Greger, Housing  (10-184)

Mike Weener, Holland & Knight (10-200)

Mark Stefanson, Goodwill of FLA (10-200)

Joe Whitaker, JEDC (10-220)

Carl Sanders (10-233)

 

1.    2010-173   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $112,500 FROM SPECIAL COUNCIL OPERATING CONTINGENCY FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO JACKSONVILLE AREA LEGAL AID TO ASSIST WITH THE NUMEROUS FORECLOSURES AND REPRESENTATION OF CLIENTS IN THOSE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/1/2010 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: March 02, 2010

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: April 05, 2010

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Lee, Redman, ( 6 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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2.    2010-144   AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $89,974.40 IN GRANT FUNDS, AWARDED UNDER THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS ARREST GRANT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE 2009-311-E AND ERRONEOUSLY APPLIED TO VARIOUS SALARY, BENEFIT AND TRAVEL ACCOUNTS, TO THE SUBSIDIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS ACCOUNT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 10-089; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES THROUGH THE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/1/2010 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: April 05, 2010

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Lee, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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3.    2010-174   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND COMPLETE RELEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND JONES LANG LASALLE; AUTHORIZING COUNSEL FOR THE CITY TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECT SUCH SETTLEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 112.110(E), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/1/2010 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: April 05, 2010

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Redman, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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4.    2010-181   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; DELETING THE POSITION APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2009-005-E DUE TO TERMINATION OF THE GRANT; APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE EMPLOYEE CAP OF THE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT FOR THE UASI GRANT OF ONE (1) PROGRAM COORDINATOR/SPE POSITION, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 10-097; APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE EMPLOYEE CAP OF THE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SEVERE LOSS REPETITIVE PROGRAM GRANT OF ONE (1) PROGRAM COORDINATOR/SPE POSITION, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 10-097; APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE EMPLOYEE CAP OF THE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT FOR THE UASI GRANT OF TWO (2) EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNER SPE POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 10-097; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/15/2010 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: April 05, 2010

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Lee, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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5.    2010-183   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF $781,717 IN DEBT SERVICE BY MOVING THE BUDGETED DEBT REPAYMENT FOR THE CAPITAL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE ED BALL BUILDING FOR THE BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION FROM INTERFUND TRANSFERS TO INTERNAL SERVICE BANKING FUND LOAN REPAYMENT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 10-096; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/15/2010 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 16, 2010

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: April 05, 2010

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Lee, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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6.    2010-188   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE AND CORPORATION SECRETARY, TO EXECUTE AN EMERGENCY LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY RELIEF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/15/2010 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: April 05, 2010

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Lee, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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7.    2010-190   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A CONSERVATION EASEMENT GRANTING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (R.E. #167065-0850) SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF BEACH BOULEVARD AND KERNAN BOULEVARD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 (THE "PROPERTY"), TO THE ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ("SJRWMD") AS A CONDITION OF PERMIT #4-031-84644-2 FOR THE KERNAN BOULEVARD & BEACH BOULEVARD INTERSECTION PROJECT (THE "PROJECT"), ISSUED TO THE CITY BY SJRWMD TO OFFSET ADVERSE IMPACTS TO NATURAL RESOURCES, FISH AND WILDLIFE, AND WETLAND FUNCTIONS RESULTING FROM THE PROJECT, AND TO PREVENT ANY USE OF THE PROPERTY THAT WILL IMPAIR OR INTERFERE WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL VALUE OF THE PROPERTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/15/2010 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 16, 2010

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: April 05, 2010

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Lee, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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8.    2010-200   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, REGARDING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS; APPROVING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, WITH RESPECT TO THE PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH IS TO BE USED IN DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,800,000 CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH FLORIDA, INC. PROJECT), SERIES 2010; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/15/2010 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: March 16, 2010

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: April 05, 2010

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Holt, Redman, Yarborough, ( 5 )

 

NAYS - Gaffney, Lee, ( 2 )

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9.    2010-201   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM FAIR SHARE SECTOR AREA TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND NORTH PLANNING DISTRICT, SECTOR 6.1 FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT ALTA DRIVE AND FAYE ROAD; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO OVERSEE; AMENDING THE 2009-2014 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2009-513-E TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "ALTA DRIVE - TRAFFIC SIGNAL"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/15/2010 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 16, 2010

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: April 05, 2010

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Lee, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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10.    2010-206   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,091 FROM FIRE STATION #28 CAPITAL PROJECT (ORDINANCE 2003-1005-E) TO RELOCATE A MOBILE HOME AT STATION #28 TO STATION #9 AND TO REPAIR THE RELOCATED MOBILE HOME AS WELL AS A MOBILE HOME CURRENTLY LOCATED AT STATION #9; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/15/2010 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: April 05, 2010

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Lee, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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11.    2010-220   AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND DIGITAL RISK, LLC ("DEVELOPER"), TO SUPPORT THE LOCATION OF AN OPERATIONS CENTER, PROVIDING BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES TO MORTGAGE HOLDERS, IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (THE "PROJECT"); RECOMMENDING THAT DEVELOPER BE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY ("QTI") BUSINESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.106, FLORIDA STATUTES; EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $105,000 AS THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND PROGRAM PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH A STATE MATCH OF $420,000, FOR A TOTAL CITY AND STATE QTI AMOUNT OF $525,000 FOR 175 JOBS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BY DEVELOPER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Holt, Lee, Redman, ( 5 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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2ND READINGS

 

12.    2010-210   A RESOLUTION, UPON AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DUE AUTHORIZATION AND THE MAKING OF FINDINGS, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ITS MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (BENNETT CREEK APARTMENTS), SERIES 2010, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPPING OF A MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, TO BE KNOWN AS "BENNETT CREEK APARTMENTS;" DETERMINING CREDIT NOT BEING PLEDGED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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13.    2010-214   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; TRANSFERRING $5,000.00 FROM THE AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) ADULT DRUG COURT OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES ACCOUNT TO THE ARRA ADULT DRUG COURT LOCAL MILEAGE ACCOUNT TO REALIGN BUDGET TO COVER LOCAL MILEAGE FOR TWO CASE MANAGERS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 10-101; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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14.    2010-216   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 (BUDGET AND ACCOUNTING CODE), PART 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) BY CREATING NEW SECTION 106.112 (ANNUAL REVIEW OF FEES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO REQUIRE THE CITY'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF CITY FEES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CFO TO INCREASE FEES IN CASES IN WHICH THE CITY'S COST OF PROVIDING A SERVICE EXCEEDS THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE THEREFOR;  AMENDING CHAPTER 123 (PUBLIC FEES), PART I (IN GENERAL), SECTION 123.102 (FEES ESTABLISHED), ORDINANCE CODE, TO DELETE CERTAIN FEES, MODIFY CURRENT DEPARTMENT FEES, ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT FEES, AND MOVE CERTAIN FEES FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 124 (PUBLIC RECORDS), PART 1 (DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF DOCUMENTS), SECTION 124.108 (MAPS, PLATS AND REAL ESTATE RECORDS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR MANUALS AND BOOKS; AMENDING CHAPTER 307 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION), PART 2 (APPELLATE PROCEDURE), SECTION 307.208 (FEES ESTABLISHED), ORDINANCE CODE, TO MODIFY CURRENT FEES AND ESTABLISH NEW FEES FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS; AMENDING CHAPTER 320 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), PART 4 (PERMITS), SECTIONS 320.408 (PERMITS) AND 320.409 (SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO INCREASE CERTAIN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES; AMENDING CHAPTER 382 (WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE BY CONTRACTORS AND CITY), PART 5 (SOLID WASTE SERVICE FEE), SECTION 382.501 (SOLID WASTE FEE IMPOSED), ORDINANCE CODE, TO INCREASE THE RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE FEE; AMENDING CHAPTER 420 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), PART 2 (OPERATIONAL PROVISIONS), SECTION 420.214 (INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND LOCATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO REQUIRE PERMIT FOR FIRE HYDRANT PERFORMANCE TEST;   AMENDING CHAPTER 518 (JACKSONVILLE PROPERTY SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE CODE), ADDENDUM A (RATES AND FEES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH A MAINTENANCE CODE SPECIAL SERVICE INSPECTION FEE; AMENDING CHAPTER 650 (COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT), PART 4 (AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN), SECTIONS 650.401 (GENERAL), 650.403 (WITHDRAWAL OR AMENDMENT OF APPLICATION) AND 650.413 (SCHEDULE OF FEES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO MODIFY THE LAND USE AMENDMENT PROCESS AND CURRENT FEES AND ESTABLISH NEW FEES; AMENDING CHAPTER 655 (CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM), PART 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), SECTION 655.116 (SCHEDULE OF FEES), PART 2 (JACKSONVILLE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGULATIONS), SECTION 655.209 (SCHEDULE OF FEES), AND PART 3 (FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES), SECTIONS 655.304 (FAIR SHARE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES; ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT CONTRACTS WITH ASSESSMENTS LESS THAN $100,000), 655.305 (PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARING REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT CONTRACTS WITH ASSESSMENTS OF $100,000 OR MORE, OR WITH TERMS LONGER THAN FIVE YEARS) AND 655.309 (EXTENSION OF FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT CONTRACTS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO MODIFY CURRENT FEES AND ESTABLISH NEW FEES FOR CONCURRENCY; AMENDING CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE), PART 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), SUBPART D (ZONING EXCEPTIONS, VARIANCES AND WAIVERS, AMENDMENTS TO FINAL ORDER, APPEALS OF WRITTEN INTERPRETATIONS OF THE DIRECTOR AND APPEALS OF FINAL ORDERS OF THE COMMISSION), SECTION 656.147 (SCHEDULE OF FEES), AND SUBPART E (CERTIFICATES OF USE), SECTION 656.152 (CERTIFICATE OF USE APPLICATION AND FEE), AND PART 15 (COMMUNICATION TOWER AND ANTENNA REGULATIONS), SECTIONS 656.1508 (APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS), 656.1509 (TOWER REVIEW COMMITTEE), 656.1510 (WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS) AND 656.1513 (TEMPORARY TOWERS),  ORDINANCE CODE, TO MODIFY CURRENT AND ESTABLISH NEW APPLICATION FEES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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15.    2010-218   AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 106.108(b), ORDINANCE CODE, THAT ANNUAL FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S PENSION PLAN BE BASED UPON ANNUAL ACTUARIAL REPORTS SO AS TO CONTINUE THE PENSION CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010, AS ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE 2009-512-E, INTO FISCAL YEAR 2011; REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS VOTE FOR ADOPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 106.108(d), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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16.    2010-219   AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. ("DEVELOPER"), TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF ITS TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS AND SYSTEM, DATA AND ANALYTICS DIVISION AND LOAN TRANSACTION SERVICES DIVISION, IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (THE "PROJECT"); RECOMMENDING THAT DEVELOPER BE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY ("QTI") BUSINESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.106, FLORIDA STATUTES; EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $595,000 AS THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND PROGRAM PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH A STATE MATCH OF $2,380,000, FOR A TOTAL CITY AND STATE QTI AMOUNT OF $2,975,000 FOR 350 JOBS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BY DEVELOPER; WAIVER OF THAT PORTION OF THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 2006-119-A WHICH WOULD REQUIRE TEN MILLION DOLLARS IN NEW PRIVATE CAPITAL INVESTMENT, AND THE HIRING 10 PERCENT OF NEW EMPLOYEES FROM WITHIN THE ENTERPRISE ZONE, FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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17.    2010-222   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE ACTIONS OF THE CHIEF OF ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES IN APPLYING FOR, AND ACCEPTING, PRIVATE GRANT FUNDS TO BE AWARDED BY PETSMART CHARITIES; APPROPRIATING $6,200 IN PRIVATE GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY PETSMART CHARITIES TO FUND THE CARE AND MEDICAL EXPENSES OF 62 ANIMALS RESCUED BY ANIMAL CARE & PROTECTIVE SERVICES FROM A PUPPY MILL/CATTERY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 10-093; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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18.    2010-223   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE ACTIONS OF THE CHIEF OF ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES IN APPLYING FOR, AND ACCEPTING, PRIVATE GRANT FUNDS TO BE AWARDED BY FLORIDA ANIMAL FRIEND, INC.; APPROPRIATING $20,000 IN PRIVATE GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY FLORIDA ANIMAL FRIEND, INC. TO FUND THE STERILIZATION OF PIT BULLDOGS IN ZIP CODE 32254, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 10-094; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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19.    2010-226   AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING, AND/OR DISCLAIMING, A PORTION OF 7TH STREET, AN OPENED, IMPROVED AND PLATTED RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN POWHATTAN STREET AND HIRAM STREET, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, ESTABLISHED BY PLAT OF GLENDALE, RECORDED IN PB 1, PAGE 40, OF THE CURRENT PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT THE REQUEST OF EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE ("APPLICANT"), SUBJECT TO RESERVATION OF AN EASEMENT OVER THE CLOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND FOR ALL UTILITIES; WAIVING THE PROCESSING FEE IMPOSED BY SECTION 123.102(b)(2)(i), ORDINANCE CODE, BECAUSE OF THE APPLICANT'S WORK IN CONCERT WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT OF THE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, AND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS IN THAT AREA OF THE CAMPUS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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20.    2010-228   A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S SUPPORT FOR THE APPLICATION EFFORTS AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2008 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DISASTER RECOVERY GRANT RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE STATEWIDE IMPACT OF TROPICAL STORM FAY FROM AUGUST 18, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 27, 2008; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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21.    2010-233   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT APPLICATION AND CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND ATLANTIC NORTH LAND TRUST FOR A PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS "VILLAGES OF KERNAN - THE FOUNTAINS" (CCAS/CRC NO. 41345), CONSISTING OF 1,360 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AND 385,000 SQUARE FEET OF SHOPPING CENTER USES ON APPROXIMATELY 115  ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON ATLANTIC BOULEVARD BETWEEN KERNAN BOULEVARD AND GENERAL DOOLITTLE DRIVE, AS DESCRIBED THEREIN (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2), WITH A TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS AND A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT OF $14,680,961 IN FAIR SHARE FUND SECTOR 2.1, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 655, ORDINANCE CODE; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 655.304 and 655.305 CONCERNING PAYMENT OF THE FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT ORDER OR PERMIT AND 14 DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARING; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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22.    2010-210   A RESOLUTION, UPON AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DUE AUTHORIZATION AND THE MAKING OF FINDINGS, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ITS MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (BENNETT CREEK APARTMENTS), SERIES 2010, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPPING OF A MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, TO BE KNOWN AS "BENNETT CREEK APARTMENTS;" DETERMINING CREDIT NOT BEING PLEDGED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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23.    2010-214   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; TRANSFERRING $5,000.00 FROM THE AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) ADULT DRUG COURT OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES ACCOUNT TO THE ARRA ADULT DRUG COURT LOCAL MILEAGE ACCOUNT TO REALIGN BUDGET TO COVER LOCAL MILEAGE FOR TWO CASE MANAGERS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 10-101; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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24.    2010-216   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 (BUDGET AND ACCOUNTING CODE), PART 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) BY CREATING NEW SECTION 106.112 (ANNUAL REVIEW OF FEES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO REQUIRE THE CITY'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF CITY FEES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CFO TO INCREASE FEES IN CASES IN WHICH THE CITY'S COST OF PROVIDING A SERVICE EXCEEDS THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE THEREFOR;  AMENDING CHAPTER 123 (PUBLIC FEES), PART I (IN GENERAL), SECTION 123.102 (FEES ESTABLISHED), ORDINANCE CODE, TO DELETE CERTAIN FEES, MODIFY CURRENT DEPARTMENT FEES, ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT FEES, AND MOVE CERTAIN FEES FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 124 (PUBLIC RECORDS), PART 1 (DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF DOCUMENTS), SECTION 124.108 (MAPS, PLATS AND REAL ESTATE RECORDS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR MANUALS AND BOOKS; AMENDING CHAPTER 307 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION), PART 2 (APPELLATE PROCEDURE), SECTION 307.208 (FEES ESTABLISHED), ORDINANCE CODE, TO MODIFY CURRENT FEES AND ESTABLISH NEW FEES FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS; AMENDING CHAPTER 320 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), PART 4 (PERMITS), SECTIONS 320.408 (PERMITS) AND 320.409 (SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO INCREASE CERTAIN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES; AMENDING CHAPTER 382 (WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE BY CONTRACTORS AND CITY), PART 5 (SOLID WASTE SERVICE FEE), SECTION 382.501 (SOLID WASTE FEE IMPOSED), ORDINANCE CODE, TO INCREASE THE RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE FEE; AMENDING CHAPTER 420 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), PART 2 (OPERATIONAL PROVISIONS), SECTION 420.214 (INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND LOCATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO REQUIRE PERMIT FOR FIRE HYDRANT PERFORMANCE TEST;   AMENDING CHAPTER 518 (JACKSONVILLE PROPERTY SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE CODE), ADDENDUM A (RATES AND FEES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH A MAINTENANCE CODE SPECIAL SERVICE INSPECTION FEE; AMENDING CHAPTER 650 (COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT), PART 4 (AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN), SECTIONS 650.401 (GENERAL), 650.403 (WITHDRAWAL OR AMENDMENT OF APPLICATION) AND 650.413 (SCHEDULE OF FEES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO MODIFY THE LAND USE AMENDMENT PROCESS AND CURRENT FEES AND ESTABLISH NEW FEES; AMENDING CHAPTER 655 (CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM), PART 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), SECTION 655.116 (SCHEDULE OF FEES), PART 2 (JACKSONVILLE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGULATIONS), SECTION 655.209 (SCHEDULE OF FEES), AND PART 3 (FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES), SECTIONS 655.304 (FAIR SHARE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES; ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT CONTRACTS WITH ASSESSMENTS LESS THAN $100,000), 655.305 (PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARING REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT CONTRACTS WITH ASSESSMENTS OF $100,000 OR MORE, OR WITH TERMS LONGER THAN FIVE YEARS) AND 655.309 (EXTENSION OF FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT CONTRACTS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO MODIFY CURRENT FEES AND ESTABLISH NEW FEES FOR CONCURRENCY; AMENDING CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE), PART 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), SUBPART D (ZONING EXCEPTIONS, VARIANCES AND WAIVERS, AMENDMENTS TO FINAL ORDER, APPEALS OF WRITTEN INTERPRETATIONS OF THE DIRECTOR AND APPEALS OF FINAL ORDERS OF THE COMMISSION), SECTION 656.147 (SCHEDULE OF FEES), AND SUBPART E (CERTIFICATES OF USE), SECTION 656.152 (CERTIFICATE OF USE APPLICATION AND FEE), AND PART 15 (COMMUNICATION TOWER AND ANTENNA REGULATIONS), SECTIONS 656.1508 (APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS), 656.1509 (TOWER REVIEW COMMITTEE), 656.1510 (WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS) AND 656.1513 (TEMPORARY TOWERS),  ORDINANCE CODE, TO MODIFY CURRENT AND ESTABLISH NEW APPLICATION FEES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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25.    2010-218   AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 106.108(b), ORDINANCE CODE, THAT ANNUAL FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S PENSION PLAN BE BASED UPON ANNUAL ACTUARIAL REPORTS SO AS TO CONTINUE THE PENSION CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010, AS ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE 2009-512-E, INTO FISCAL YEAR 2011; REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS VOTE FOR ADOPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 106.108(d), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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26.    2010-219   AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. ("DEVELOPER"), TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF ITS TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS AND SYSTEM, DATA AND ANALYTICS DIVISION AND LOAN TRANSACTION SERVICES DIVISION, IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (THE "PROJECT"); RECOMMENDING THAT DEVELOPER BE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY ("QTI") BUSINESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.106, FLORIDA STATUTES; EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $595,000 AS THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND PROGRAM PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH A STATE MATCH OF $2,380,000, FOR A TOTAL CITY AND STATE QTI AMOUNT OF $2,975,000 FOR 350 JOBS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BY DEVELOPER; WAIVER OF THAT PORTION OF THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 2006-119-A WHICH WOULD REQUIRE TEN MILLION DOLLARS IN NEW PRIVATE CAPITAL INVESTMENT, AND THE HIRING 10 PERCENT OF NEW EMPLOYEES FROM WITHIN THE ENTERPRISE ZONE, FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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27.    2010-222   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE ACTIONS OF THE CHIEF OF ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES IN APPLYING FOR, AND ACCEPTING, PRIVATE GRANT FUNDS TO BE AWARDED BY PETSMART CHARITIES; APPROPRIATING $6,200 IN PRIVATE GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY PETSMART CHARITIES TO FUND THE CARE AND MEDICAL EXPENSES OF 62 ANIMALS RESCUED BY ANIMAL CARE & PROTECTIVE SERVICES FROM A PUPPY MILL/CATTERY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 10-093; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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28.    2010-223   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE ACTIONS OF THE CHIEF OF ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES IN APPLYING FOR, AND ACCEPTING, PRIVATE GRANT FUNDS TO BE AWARDED BY FLORIDA ANIMAL FRIEND, INC.; APPROPRIATING $20,000 IN PRIVATE GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY FLORIDA ANIMAL FRIEND, INC. TO FUND THE STERILIZATION OF PIT BULLDOGS IN ZIP CODE 32254, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 10-094; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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29.    2010-226   AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING, AND/OR DISCLAIMING, A PORTION OF 7TH STREET, AN OPENED, IMPROVED AND PLATTED RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN POWHATTAN STREET AND HIRAM STREET, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, ESTABLISHED BY PLAT OF GLENDALE, RECORDED IN PB 1, PAGE 40, OF THE CURRENT PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT THE REQUEST OF EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE ("APPLICANT"), SUBJECT TO RESERVATION OF AN EASEMENT OVER THE CLOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND FOR ALL UTILITIES; WAIVING THE PROCESSING FEE IMPOSED BY SECTION 123.102(b)(2)(i), ORDINANCE CODE, BECAUSE OF THE APPLICANT'S WORK IN CONCERT WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT OF THE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, AND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS IN THAT AREA OF THE CAMPUS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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30.    2010-228   A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S SUPPORT FOR THE APPLICATION EFFORTS AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2008 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DISASTER RECOVERY GRANT RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE STATEWIDE IMPACT OF TROPICAL STORM FAY FROM AUGUST 18, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 27, 2008; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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31.    2010-233   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT APPLICATION AND CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND ATLANTIC NORTH LAND TRUST FOR A PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS "VILLAGES OF KERNAN - THE FOUNTAINS" (CCAS/CRC NO. 41345), CONSISTING OF 1,360 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AND 385,000 SQUARE FEET OF SHOPPING CENTER USES ON APPROXIMATELY 115  ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON ATLANTIC BOULEVARD BETWEEN KERNAN BOULEVARD AND GENERAL DOOLITTLE DRIVE, AS DESCRIBED THEREIN (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2), WITH A TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS AND A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT OF $14,680,961 IN FAIR SHARE FUND SECTOR 2.1, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 655, ORDINANCE CODE; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 655.304 and 655.305 CONCERNING PAYMENT OF THE FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT ORDER OR PERMIT AND 14 DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARING; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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