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NEIGHBORHOODS, COMM INVESTMENTS &
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
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Monday,
October 3, 2016 |
Tape
No.________________________ |
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9:00
AM |
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Council
Chambers 1st Floor, City
Hall |
Carol
Owens, Interim
Chief of Legislative Services |
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Scott
Wilson, Chair |
Legislative
Assistant: Juliette Williams |
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Reggie
Brown, Vice Chair |
Deputy
General Counsel: Peggy Sidman |
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Doyle
Carter |
Asst.
Council Auditor: Kyle Billy |
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Garrett
Dennis |
Chief
of Research: Jeff Clements |
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Bill
Gulliford |
Research
Asst.: John Jackson |
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Joyce
Morgan In attendance: C/Ms Hazouri, Becton,
Anderson, Vice
President Crescimbeni, Anna Lopez Brosche |
Administration:
Jessica Baker |
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The Committee shall consider matters relating to parks,
recreation; public housing; affordable housing; farms; forestry; fish and game;
zoo; Sister Cities program; Jacksonville Public Library; Parks, Recreation
and Entertainment Department; Agriculture Department; Jacksonville Housing
Commission; Jacksonville Housing Authority; Community Services Department; ad
valorem property tax exemptions; historic preservation; community
revitalization; Waterways Commission; vessels for hire; Urban Services
Districts; the Neighborhoods Department; education and schools; Duval County
School Board; literacy issues; higher education institutions and issues;
veterans' issues; Jacksonville Children's Commission; child services;
service quality improvement and public satisfaction with government services
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the
Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, such person will
need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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Item/File
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Title/History |
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1.
2016-214 |
ORD Auth 1st Amend to Redev Agreemt with Hallmark
Partners, Inc to Reduce the Number of Units of Residential Rental Apts
Comprising the Constrn Proj from 223 to 190 & to Reduce the Sq Ft of New
Retail Space from 18,000 to 16,000; Designate Oversight by DIA. (Sawyer) (Req
of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/12/16, 5/10/16 |
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1. 3/22/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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4/4/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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4/5/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/12/2016 CO PH Contd 5/10/16/ Read 2nd &
Rereferred; F, RCDPHS (NCIS 7/1/16) |
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3. 5/10/2016 CO PH Only |
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Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet DEFER At request of
Applicant |
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2.
2016-453 |
ORD Approp $3,487,500 in Foreclosed Propty Registry
Funding for Eligible Uses; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv Position.
(BT 16-094) (RC 16-184) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 7/26/16, 8/9/16 |
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1. 6/28/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS (NCIS 7/1/16) |
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7/18/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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7/20/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 7/26/2016 CO PH/ POSTPONED 8/9/16 |
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3. 8/9/2016 CO PH/Rerefer; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 4
- 0 1. Reduce appropriation amount to $3,223,932 2. Attach revised BT 3. Remove carryover language (this is an all
years fund) 4. Attach revised Exhibit 2 (Tiered Strategy
Policy) Council Member Scott Wilson had some concerns with the
strategies that are used and the amount of funds that are available to help
homeowners avoid foreclosures. Caleena Shirley, Housing Property Administrator,
Neighborhoods Department, explained the pilot program that her division has
for foreclosure intervention; it is a process to keep homeowners in their
homes. She further explained the
strategy that the division has to work with the banks. |
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3.
2016-559 |
ORD-Q Designating Hemming Park, enclosed by W. Duval, W.
Monroe, N. Hogan & Laura Sts as a Landmark Site; Specifying Conditions
& Exceptions to the COA Process; Waive Secs 307.106 & 307.109, Ord
Code. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Fetner) (Req of Jax Historic Preservation Comm)
(Co-Sponsored by CM's Boyer & Hazouri) LUZ PH - 9/20/16 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/13/16 |
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1. 8/23/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS, LUZ |
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9/6/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/7/2016 LUZ
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, LUZ |
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Bill
Summary DEFER At request of CP
Boyer |
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4.
2016-562 |
ORD-MC Repealing Chapt 168 & Creating a New Chapt 168
(Burglary & Robbery Alarm Systems). (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Hazouri,
Co-Sponsored by CM Bowman, Brosche, Gulliford & Newby) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/13/16 |
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1. 8/23/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F,NCIS |
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9/6/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/7/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/8/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F, NCIS |
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9/20/2016 PHS Amend/Approve 6-0 |
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9/21/2016 F
Approve 6-0 |
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Bill
Summary AMEND(FL)/APPROVE
5- 0 See attachment on page 6 Assistant General Counsel Paige Johnston explained the
three amendments to the ordinance that had been offered. She explained that
the amendment adds language that modified the PHS amendment to make
it consistent with recently enacted Florida Statutues. The Hazouri amendment stipulates that the alarm service
provider attest that he had provided registration information to the
homeowner or business owner. JSO Chief Larry Schmitt introduced Glen Mowry, formerly
Deputy Chief, Charlotte, North Carolina Police Department, to remark on the
successful experience that Charlotte had with an alarm system that is similar
to the system
in the proposed legislation before the Committee. Mr. Mowry is currently
associated with Security Industry Alarm Coalition. He fielded a number of questions. Council Member Danny Becton expressed concerns that he had
with the proposed legislation. He felt
that business owners have little control over their alarm systems and that
the proposed fines are too punitive to small business owners. Mr. Becton had an amendment with a
different fine schedule
that he hoped a Committee Member would offer. His amended fine schedule would reduce the
fine for seven (7) or more false alarms from $500.00 to $250.00. The amendment was subsequently introduced. Council Member John Crescimbeni offered a friendly
amendment to the Becton amendment that would clarify language in the fine
chart. There was a lengthy discussion on the Becton amendment. At
its conclusion, the Committee voted to approve the Becton amendment. In an exchange with Chief Schmitt, Council Member
Crescimbeni was troubled with the revelation that JSO has not been enforcing
current fines for false alarms. Mr. Mowrey explained that in his experience with the
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, human error was a major factor for
false alarms. Council Member Reggie Brown expressed concern with his
understanding that after a certain number of times that false alarm fines are
not paid, a
homeowner or business owner could no longer expect police response to any
further alarms. Mr. Crescimbeni inquired as to whether or not Mr. Mowrey
was being compensated by his association to come before the Committee with
his views. In answering that he was
compensated, Mr. Crescimbeni said that Mr. Mowrey should register as a
lobbyist. Council Member Crescimbeni felt that there needed to be
some clarification for some of the language in the bill. He wanted the term
“contractor” to read “alarm contractor.”
Paige Johnston will clarify this and other suggested language
changes. Mr. Crescimbeni is concerned that where the alarm provider
is the cause of a false alarm, Florida Statutes does not allow JSO to fine
the provider. Council Member Greg Anderson offered an amendment. He felt that one of the issues that needed
to be addressed in the bill is an education and training component
that should be included. Chief Schmitt
indicated that he is supportive of including an education component. The Crescimbeni suggestions on language
clarifications would be included in the amendment. The Committee voted to approve the Anderson
amendment. |
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5.
2016-591 |
ORD Approp $28,875 AmeriCorps Stem Planning Grant from the
Corporation for National & Community Services for Developmt of Plan for
using AmeriCorps Volunteers to expand Academic Performance in Science,
Technology, Engineering & Math, to be Supplemented by In-Kind Match of
$10,254 in Personnel Svcs provided by Jax Children's Comm & Expended
during Grant Yr 8/1/16 - 7/31/17. (BT 16-113) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/27/16 |
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1. 9/13/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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9/19/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/21/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/27/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 4 - 0 1. Correct FY to 16/17 2. Attach Revised BT |
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6.
2016-595 |
ORD Approp $10,575 from Tree Protection & Related
Expenses to remove 25 Oak Trees & Plant 25 Pine Trees & 51 Arbor
Green Trees (Remove 7 oaks & Install 7 Pines & 26 Arbor Green Trees
on Alden Rd bet St Johns Bluff & John Promenade Blvd; Remove 8 Oaks &
install 8 pines & 9 Arbor Green Trees on Sam Hardwick Blvd bet Alden
& Saints Rds; & Remove 10 Oaks & Install 10 Pines & 16 Arbor
Green Trees on John Promenade Blvd bet Alden & Saints Rds); Procuremt
Directive Utilizing the Continuing Contract of Davey Tree Svc; Designate
Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 4-Wilson) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
Wilson) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/27/16 |
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1. 9/13/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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9/19/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/21/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/27/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary DEFER At request of
CM Wilson |
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7.
2016-599 |
ORD-MC Amend Secs 666.106 (Tourist Dev Tax), 666.108
(Tourist Dev Plan) & 666.109 (Admin of Plan), Ord Code, to Amend the
Tourist Dev Plan. (Hodges) (Req of TDC) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/27/16 |
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1. 9/13/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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9/19/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/21/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/27/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet DEFER At Request of CP
Boyer |
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8.
2016-609 1. Delete reference to project summary within bill 2. Clarify that CCEI Agreement is not a
part of the On File document 3. Place revised document On File: a.) EDTF Agreement: - Replace entire agreement with draft disseminated on
9/30/16 b.) Disbursement Agreement: - Correct section References - Clarify Section 9.1 to be
consistent with Section 6.1 to reflect that Relp will still be eligible for RI Grant if they complete the
road - Correct listing of Exhibits c.) Property Exchange Agreement: - Include 30 days notice from the City to Relp of closing |
ORD Making Findings re a State Road Fund Grant to assist
in Cost of Constrn of Road Improvemts & Realignmt of Pecan Park Rd
(Transp Proj) in Connection with Distribution Facility to be Constructed for
Amazon.Com.Dedc LLC near Intersec of Pecan Park & Duval Rd (The Proj); Auth
(1) FDOT Economic Dev Transp Proj Fund Agreemt with City (EDTF Agreemt) for a
Fla Economic Dev Transp Proj Fund Grant (EDTF Grant) to City of Jax in
Connection with the Transp Proj; (2) a Disbursemt Agreemt bet City & RELP
Duval, LLC (The Company) re Disbursemt of the EDTF Grant & the City Road
Infrastructure Grant Prev Auth by 2016-285-A; (3) an Amend 1 to the Economic
Dev Agreemt prev Auth by 2016-285-A auth Pymt of Rd Infrastructure Grant to
Company rather than Amazon & Auth Pymt of Rd Infrastructure Grant on a
Reimbursemt Basis to Company, with Reimbursemt thereof to be made to City
pursuant to EDTF Agreemt; (4) a Propty Exchange Agreemt with Company to
exchange Real Propty as Necessary for the Realignmt of Pecan Park Rd &
(5) a Propty Exchange Agreemt with JAA Exchanging Real Propty as Necessary
for Realignmt of Pecan Park Rd; Auth Acceptance of Real Propty; Approp up to
$2,800,000 from EDTF Agreemt for Constrn of Transp Proj; Auth Funds Carryover
to Subsequent FYs until Completion of Transp Proj; Provide for Reverter of
Funds; Provide for Cost Overruns for Transp Proj to be Assumed by Company;
Provide for City Acceptance of all Future Main & other Costs occurring
after Completion of Transp Proj for Portion of Proj on City's Roadway System;
Waive Provisions of Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code, with Respect to the
Transp Proj; Invoke Exception to Chapt 126.107 (G)( (Exemptions), to allow
City to Directly Contract with a Vender for Provision of Consultant Constrn
Engineering Inspection Svcs as Required by EDTF Agreemt; Designate Oversight
of EDTF Agreemt & Disbursemt Agreemt by Public Works Dept, & the 2
Propty Exchange Agreemts by Ofc of Economic Dev. (BT 16-115) (Sawyer) (Req of
Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/27/16 1. 9/13/2016 CO
Introduced NCIS,R,F 9/19/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer 9/20/2016 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer 9/21/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer 2. 9/27/2016 CO PH
Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS,R,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 4 - 0 |
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9.
2016-643 |
ORD Approp Matching Funds of $73,320 from Jax Children's
Comm Fund Balance for 2nd Yr of a 5-Yr 21st Century Community Learning Ctr
Grant for Afterschool & Summer Progs at Hyde Park Elementary School &
San Jose Elementary School. (BT 16-122) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 10/11/16 |
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1. 9/27/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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10.
2016-644 |
ORD Approp $3,808,356 from var sources to clean up Approps
for Huguenot Memorial Park budgeted in wrong Huguenot Park Proj; Amend Ord
2016-505-E (CIP) to change Proj #'s for "Huguenot Park Fishing Platform,
ADA Parking, etc", "Huguenot Park - Beach Access" &
"Huguenot Memorial Park II - Beach (Preservation)". (BT 16-123)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 10/11/16 |
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1. 9/27/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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11.
2016-646 |
ORD Approp $180,000 in Addnl Grant Funding from FDOT to
extend Cecil Field Rec Trail Approx 1.7 Miles to the North; Auth Local Agcy
Prog Supplemental Agreemts with FDOT; Designate Oversight by Public Works
Dept. (BT 17-012) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 10/11/16 |
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1. 9/27/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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12.
2016-652 |
ORD Repealing Ord 2016-443-E in its Entirety; Auth
Conveyances of Vacant City Owned Propty on the 2016-2017 Affordable Housing
Inventory List, RE# 055358-0000, 1 Broward St, in Accordance with Sec
122.464(e) (Donation Agreemt Terms), Ord Code; Waive Sec 122.464 (a) - (d)
(Disposition of Property by Donation; Priority Donations to Community Housing
Dev Orgs), to allow for Kairos SIP Construction, Inc to Rcv Surplus Propty;
Request 1-Cycle Emerg. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Gulliford) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 10/11/16 |
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1. 9/27/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,R,F |
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Bill
Summary EMERG/AMEND/APPROVE Attach Revised
Exhibit 1 to clarify project is for 3 houses and to add reverter language Council Member Bill Gulliford explained the reason for the
emergency and background of the legislation.
He fielded numerous questions. |
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13.
2016-657 |
RESO Designating Adjoining Parcels of 3946 & 4000 St
Johns Ave as a Brownfield Area for Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Secs 166.041(3)(c)(2) &
376.80 F.S. - |
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1. 9/27/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS, TEU, F |
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
READ
2ND & REREFER
Topic
for Special Committee on NCIS
Matters:
Stephanie Burch w/Real
Estate will be presenting on Real Estate 101 (how the city acquires property).
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:42 a.m.
John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
10.12.16
Posted: 9:00 a.m.