FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

November 15,2011

 

RICHARD CLARK, 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, November 15,2011.  The meeting was called to order at 10:01 A.M. by Committee Chair Richard Clark. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 A.M.

 

 

 

                        Members in Attendance:                                                             Staff Attendance:

 

CM Richard Clark, Chair                                                                                     Jessica Stephens, Legislative Asst.

            CM Warren Jones, Vice Chair – Arrived 10:05                             Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor

                        CM Greg Anderson                                                                    Janice Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor

                        CM Bill Bishop                                                                                       Jeff Clements, Chief of Research

                        CM John Crescimbeni                                                                Peggy Sidman, General Counsel

                        CM William Gulliford                                                                               Steve Rohan, General Counsel

                        CM Clark Yarborough                                                                             Jessica Deal, Administration

                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

 

CM Carter

CM Schellenberg

Russell Caffney (11-670

Pamela Graham (11-670)

Charles Moreland (11-671)

Joe Whitaker (11-672)

Deanne Harrimbore (11-672)

 

1.    2011-670   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,539,000.75 FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES, WITH NO LOCAL MATCH, TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE (JSO) CALL CENTER, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 12-014; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/1/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 15, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Jones, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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2.    2011-671   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $255,769 IN FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM BY MEANS OF A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 12-015; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY THE 2010 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM, CFA 97.067, SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT FUNDING FOR FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/1/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 15, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Jones, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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3.    2011-672   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 FIRST COAST SERVICE OPTIONS, INC. ("COMPANY"), TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (THE "PROJECT"); RECOMMENDING THAT THE COMPANY BE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AS A QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY ("QTI") BUSINESS WITH ENTERPRISE ZONE BONUS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.106, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND APPROVED FOR A BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BONUS PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.107, FLORIDA STATUTES; EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $671,500 AS THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND PROGRAM PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, WITH A STATE MATCH OF $2,686,000 (INCLUDING A BROWNFIELD BONUS OF $2,500 PER JOB, ENTERPRISE ZONE BONUS OF $3,000 PER JOB), FOR A TOTAL CITY AND STATE QTI AMOUNT OF $3,357,500 FOR 395 JOBS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BY THE COMPANY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/1/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 15, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Gulliford, Jones, ( 4 )

 

NAYS - Clark, Crescimbeni, Yarborough, ( 3 )

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4.    2011-673   AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A MODIFICATION TO THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT SCHEDULE BY ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEARS 2012-2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT SCHEDULE IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/1/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 15, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Jones, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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5.    2011-691   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, THE DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE FACILITY AT LEW BRANTLEY PARK, LOCATED AT 8435 118TH STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32244 IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/1/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 15, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Jones, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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6.    2011-694   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $175,500.00 FROM THE OLD KINGS ROAD LANDFILL MITIGATION ACCOUNT TO FUND THE APPRAISAL, ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY AND PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO SCOTT PARK FOR A FUTURE PARKING LOT AND SPORTS FACILITY; APPROVING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S PURCHASE OF LAND LOCATED ALONG THE 2800 BLOCK OF HAMILTON CIRCLE, BETWEEN LONGLEAF STREET AND VERNON ROAD, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/1/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: November 14, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 15, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Anderson, Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Jones, ( 6 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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2ND READINGS

 

7.    2011-695   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 2007-286-E, $1,000,000 ($593,956 FROM NUISANCE ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT, $61,373 FROM INTEREST SANITARY ASSESSMENT, $138,528 FROM DEMOLITION ASSESSMENT, AND $206,143 FROM CODE VIOLATION FINES) TO THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT CONTRACTING CITY-WIDE, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 12-017; PROVIDING FOR THE CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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8.    2011-700   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 4, 2004, AS AMENDED, BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND METROPOLITAN PARKING SOLUTIONS, LLC ("DEVELOPER") FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A COURTHOUSE GARAGE, SPORTS COMPLEX GARAGE AND ARENA GARAGE IN DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE; WHICH SECOND AMENDMENT (1) EXTENDS THE CITY'S PURCHASE OPTION PERIOD FOR TWO YEARS AT NO ADDITIONAL COSTS TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND (2) REDUCED THE DEVELOPER'S ANNUAL RETURN FROM 8% TO 6.75%, ALL AS MORE SPECIFICIALLY SET FORTH IN THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND JEDC TO EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY AND OTHERWISE TAKE NECESSARY ACTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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9.    2011-715   A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE SPRINGFIELD HISTORIC DISTRICT CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 1448 LIBERTY STREET NORTH, OWNED BY STEPHEN V. MANNIS; THE EXEMPTION IS FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE VALUE OF REHABILITATION FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FROM JANUARY 1, 2012 TO DECEMBER 31, 2021; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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10.    2011-716   A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE HISTORIC DISTRICT CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 3665 PINE STREET OWNED BY COURTNEY McEWAN; THE EXEMPTION IS FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE VALUE OF REHABILITATION FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FROM JANUARY 1, 2012 TO DECEMBER 31, 2021; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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11.    2011-717   A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE HISTORIC DISTRICT CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 873-887 STOCKTON STREET OWNED BY 873 STOCKTON STREET, LLC; THE EXEMPTION IS FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE VALUE OF REHABILITATION FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FROM JANUARY 1, 2012 TO DECEMBER 31, 2021; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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12.    2011-718   A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE HISTORIC DISTRICT CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2525 COLLEGE STREET OWNED BY JOHN GORRIE INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC; THE EXEMPTION IS FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE VALUE OF REHABILITATION FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FROM JANUARY 1, 2012 TO DECEMBER 31, 2021; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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13.    2011-724   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ISLE OF PALMS SPECIAL DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 189.4041, FLORIDA STATUTES; ADOPTING A CHARTER FOR THE "ISLE OF PALMS SPECIAL DISTRICT" FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE SYSTEM OF CANALS LOCATED WITHIN THE ISLE OF PALMS COMMUNITY; ESTABLISHING A FIVE MEMBER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO BE ORIGINALLY APPOINTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH ALL FIVE INITIAL TERMS EXPIRING ON NOVEMBER 20, 2012, AND ALL FIVE SUPERVISORS BEING ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT BEGINNING WITH THE 2012 GENERAL ELECTION; PROVIDING A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE A NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $1,000 ANNUALLY FOR EACH RESIDENTIAL UNIT WITHIN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE CANAL SYSTEM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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14.    2011-728   AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND THE BRUSS COMPANY ("COMPANY"), TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE COMPANY'S MEAT PROCESSING OPERATIONS TO JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (THE "PROJECT"); RECOMMENDING THAT THE COMPANY BE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR A BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BONUS PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.107, FLORIDA STATUTES; EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 AS THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BONUS REFUND PROGRAM PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, WITH A STATE MATCH OF $400,000, FOR A TOTAL CITY AND STATE REFUND AMOUNT OF $500,000 FOR 200 JOBS; PAYMENT OF A NORTHWEST JACKSONVILLE LARGE SCALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT OF $400,000 AS INITIATED BY B.T. 12-020; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE AGREEMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BY THE COMPANY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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15.    2011-729   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE RECOVERY OF HOTEL FEES INITIATED BY ORDINANCE 2006-828-E; APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE IN AND FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, V. HOTELS.COM, L.P. ET AL., CASE NO. 16-2006-CA-5393, DIVISION CV-B, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PLAINTIFF'S WITHDRAWAL OF REMAINING CLAIMS PURSUANT TO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING NET SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS TO THE CITY OF $206,770.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE SETTLEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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16.    2011-730   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, 1) A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND  POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF JACKSONVILLE, INC. ("PAL") FOR USE OF MALLISON PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER, LOCATED AT 441 DAY AVENUE IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, AND 2) A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND PAL FOR USE OF FLOSSIE BRUNSON PARK AND EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER, LOCATED AT 1050 FRANKLIN STREET IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 7, BOTH LICENSE AGREEMENTS BEING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING PAL TO CONTINUE TO OFFER QUALITY PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH AT THE FACILITIES, AND BEING FOR TERMS OF 15 YEARS WITH THREE (3) ADDITIONAL FIVE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS, AT $1.00 PER YEAR; WAIVING SECTION 126.202 (COMPETITIVE SEALED BID) OF PART 2 (SUPPLIES, CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS) OF CHAPTER 126 (PROCUREMENT CODE), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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17.    2011-731   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND NORTH RIVERSIDE CDC FOR JOINT USE OF NORTH RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 2711 EDISON AVENUE AND 430 CRYSTAL STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FL IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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18.    2011-732   AN ORDINANCE REFORMING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE GOVERNMENT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21 (EXECUTIVE BRANCH, GENERALLY), PART 2 (EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EXECUTIVE BRANCH DEPARTMENTAL REORGANIZATION; REPEALING SECTION 20.102 (DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS), CHAPTER 20 (EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR), ORDINANCE CODE; REPEALING PART 2 (OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL), CHAPTER 20 (EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR), ORDINANCE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND RESERVING THE SECTION; CREATING PART 2 (EDUCATION COMMISSIONER), CHAPTER 20 (EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR), ORDINANCE CODE; CREATING CHAPTER 22 (MILITARY AFFAIRS, VETERANS AND DISABLED SERVICES DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, AND AUTHORIZING A DIRECTOR; REPEALING PART 4 (EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY/CONTRACT COMPLIANCE DIVISION), CHAPTER 23 (CENTRAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, AND RESERVING THE SECTION; REPEALING PART 6 (PUBLIC INFORMATION DIVISION), CHAPTER 23 (CENTRAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, AND RESERVING THE SECTION; REPEALING PART 7 (HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION), ORDINANCE CODE, CHAPTER 23 (CENTRAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT), AND RESERVING THE SECTION; AMENDING AND RE-TITLING CHAPTER 23 (CENTRAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, TO THE INTRA-GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, REPEALING SECTION 23.102 (DEPUTY DIRECTOR POSITION), AND CREATING PART 4 AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF POSITION (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION); AMENDING SECTION 24.101 (ESTABLISHMENT; FUNCTION), AND REPEALING SECTION 24.104 (DEPUTY DIRECTOR; ESTABLISHMENT; POWERS AND DUTIES), CHAPTER 24 (FINANCE DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE;  CREATING CHAPTER 27 (SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR POSITION, CREATING PART 2 AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF POSITION (BEHAVIORAL AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION), CREATING PART 3 AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF POSITION (SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION), AND ESTABLISHING A LIAISON RELATIONSHIP WITH THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION, THE OFFICE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER, AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT; REPEALING PART 2 (BEHAVIORAL AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION), CHAPTER 28 (RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES), ORDINANCE CODE, AND RESERVING THE SECTION; REPEALING PART 5 (MILITARY AFFAIRS, VETERANS AND DISABLED SERVICES DIVISION), CHAPTER 28 (RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES), ORDINANCE CODE, AND RESERVING THE SECTION; REPEALING PART 6 (ADULT SERVICES DIVISION), CHAPTER 28 (RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES), ORDINANCE CODE,  AND RESERVING THE SECTION; AMENDING AND RE-TITLING CHAPTER 28 (RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, AND REPEALING SECTION 28.104 (DEPUTY DIRECTOR), AND REPEALING SECTION 28.105 (FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR); AMENDING SECTION 30.101 (ESTABLISHMENT; DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; DEPUTY DIRECTOR), CHAPTER 30 (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, TO DELETE THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR; REPEALING PART 7 (INDUSTRIAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE), CHAPTER 30 (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY; AMENDING SECTION 30.104 (FUNCTIONS), PART 1 (ORGANIZATION), CHAPTER 30 (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING  SECTION 30.301 (ESTABLISHMENT; RESPONSIBILITIES), PART 3 (CURRENT PLANNING DIVISION), CHAPTER 30 (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE; REPEALING SECTION 31.102 (DEPUTY DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF), CHAPTER 31 (FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE; REPEALING PART 9 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES), CHAPTER 31 (FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY; AMENDING SECTION 32.104 (DEPUTY DIRECTORS), CHAPTER 32 (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR ONE DEPUTY DIRECTOR POSITION;  CREATING CHAPTER 33 (EMPLOYEE SERVICES), ORDINANCE CODE, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR POSITION, CREATING THE TALENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF POSITION,  CREATING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DIVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF POSITION, CREATING THE EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF POSITION; REPEALING CHAPTER 34 (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND RESERVING THE SECTION; REPEALING PART 6 (PARKING FACILITIES AND ENFORCEMENT DIVISION), CHAPTER 35 (ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND RESERVING THE SECTION;  REPEALING PART 7 (CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION), CHAPTER 35 (ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND RESERVING THE SECTION; AMENDING AND RE-TITLING CHAPTER 35 (ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, TO THE NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT, ESTABLISHING A LIAISON RELATIONSHIP WITH THE JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, REPEALING SECTION 35.103 (DEPUTY DIRECTOR ESTABLISHED; QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR), AND CREATING PART 7 AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF POSITION (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION); AMENDING SECTIONS 51.104 (POWERS AND DUTIES) AND 51.107 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; EMPLOYEES), PART 1 (GENERAL), CHAPTER 51 (JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION), ORDINANCE CODE, TO AMEND CONTRACT AUTHORITY AND TO PROVIDE MAYORAL APPOINTMENT AND COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF THE DIRECTOR; AMENDING SECTION 51.206 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEES), PART 2 (DON BREWER EARLY LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER), CHAPTER 51 (JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION), ORDINANCE CODE, TO PROVIDE MAYORAL APPOINTMENT AND COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF THE DIRECTOR;  REPEALING CHAPTER 55 (HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND RESERVING THE SECTION; CREATING CHAPTER 55 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT), ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SECTION 111.105 (NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL EVENT AND ACTIVITIES TRUST FUNDS), PART 1 (PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT), CHAPTER 111 (SPECIAL REVENUE AND TRUST ACCOUNTS),  ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SECTION 111.155 (SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT BOARD TRUST FUND), PART 1 (PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT), CHAPTER 111 (SPECIAL REVENUE AND TRUST ACCOUNTS), ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SECTION 111.200 (JACKSONVILLE VETERANS TRUST FUNDS), PART 2 (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES), CHAPTER 111 (SPECIAL REVENUE AND TRUST ACCOUNTS),  ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SECTION 111.620 (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND), PART 6 (ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT), CHAPTER 111 (SPECIAL REVENUE AND TRUST ACCOUNTS),  ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SECTION 111.635 (JACKSONVILLE FILM AND TELEVISION OFFICE TRUST FUND), PART 6 (ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT), CHAPTER 111 (SPECIAL REVENUE AND TRUST ACCOUNTS),  ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SECTION 111.850 (CHILDREN'S COMMISSION TRUST FUNDS), PART 8 (EDUCATION, LIBRARY AND CHILDREN), CHAPTER 111 (SPECIAL REVENUE AND TRUST ACCOUNTS), ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING PART 1 (SPECIAL EVENTS), CHAPTER 191 (SPECIAL EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT), ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING PART 10 (SPECIAL EVENTS VENDORS), CHAPTER 250 (MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS), ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SECTION 17.06 (APPLICABILITY OF CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM TO EMPLOYEES OF CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT) OF ARTICLE 17 (CIVIL SERVICE) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO CORRECT CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPTIONS BASED ON THE REORGANIZATION; PROVIDING THAT THE AUTHORITY, PRIVILEGES, RIGHTS, DUTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR RELATIONSHIPS OF THE CITY'S CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OR INDEPENDENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE DIMINISHED OR ENHANCED BY THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT THE AUTHORITY, PRIVILEGES, RIGHTS, DUTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR RELATIONSHIPS OF THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (JEDC) WILL NOT BE DIMINISHED OR ENHANCED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN BY THIS ORDINANCE;  PROVIDING FOR TRANSITION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS; AUTHORIZING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 12-030, RESULTING FROM THIS REORGANIZATION AND CONFIRMING MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNCIL AUDITOR'S AND GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE TO MAKE TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS; APPROPRIATION OF $310,250,154.00 TO EFFECTUATE REORGANIZATION, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 12-027; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RETROACTIVE EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.