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NEIGHBORHOODS, COMM INVESTMENTS &
SERVICES
COMMITTEE AGENDA
Monday
August 15, 2016 |
Tape
No.________________________ |
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 |
Reggie
Brown, Vice Chair |
Deputy
General Counsel: Peggy Sidman |
Doyle
Carter |
Asst.
Council Auditor: Kyle Billy |
Garrett
Dennis |
Chief
of Research: Jeff Clements |
Bill
Gulliford |
Research
Asst.: John Jackson |
Joyce
Morgan |
Administration:
Jessica Baker |
Matt
Schellenberg |
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1st Meeting
Convened: 9:01 AM 2nd Meeting Convened:
11:02 AM
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.
Item/File
No. |
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 |
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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 |
2.
2016-442 |
ORD Approp $1,120,000 from Spec Council Contingency -
Soutel/Moncrief CRA Acct to the 2016 Authorized Capital Projs Fund (32E) for
Design Plans & Dev for Lonnie Miller Regional Park; Designate Projs
Oversight by Parks , Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (Dist 10-R. Brown)
(Sidman) (Introduced by CM R. Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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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 Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, NCIS |
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Bill
Summary SUB/APPROVE 6 -
0 As substituted: 1. Increase appropriation amount by $98,956.48, coming from banking
fund dollars borrowed for the Bob Hayes/Northwest Community Center Project, for Scott Park and attach
a revised BT 2. Clarify in the title that funds will also be used at Scott Park 3. Correct the Explanation of Appropriation to state that the funds
will be used for permitting and engineering, stormwater pond, trail and tennis courts at Lonnie Miller and
funding for design of a baseball complex at Scott Park 4. Correct the Purpose section of the bill to clarify that the
appropriation will be for permitting and engineering, stormwater pond, trail and tennis courts at Lonnie Miller as
described in Revised Exhibit 2 (Cost and Conceptual Plan for Lonnie Miller Park) and funding for design of a baseball
complex at Scott Park as described in new Exhibit 3 (Conceptual Plan). 5. Place on file the Scott Park Scope of Services, Fee and Schedule 6. Include CIP
amendment language and attach CIP sheets Daryl Joseph, Director, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Department, explained that 125 acres were being developed at the
park for numerous recreational activities.
There will be more amenities for recreational programs. |
3.
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 |
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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 DEFER At request of the
Administration |
4.
2016-454 |
ORD Approp $6,553,561 in SHIP Prog Funding from Fla
Housing Finance Corp ($5,722,664 for 2016-2019 Grant Period & $830,897 in
Prog Income) for a Range of Affordable Housing Activities for Low-, Moderate-
& Middle-Income Residents; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv
Positions. (BT 16-098) (RC 16-186) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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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 APPROVE 5 – 0 Dayatra Coles, Affordable Housing Coordinator, Housing and
Community Development Division, Neighborhoods Department, explained what the
legislation entails. She explained
that non-profit agencies applied for these particular funds. In explaining the SHIP (State Housing Initiative
Partnership) program, she noted that Jacksonville is entitled to a $10
million dollar allotment but was happy to get what the department ultimately
received. Council Member Bill
Gulliford asked why we did not press for the $10 million. Ms. Coles explained that the ultimate
allotment was what the Legislation appropriated. Council Member Reggie Brown wants the Housing Division to
establish data on the number of renters there are in throughout the City as
opposed to homeowners. He contended
that neighborhoods would be safer and more stable if there were more
homeowners. He feels that the City
should have as a goal the transitioning of renters into homeowners. He explained that homeowners paid a fixed
mortgage; renters were paying rents that were regularly increased. Homeownership enhanced neighborhood pride. |
5.
2016-463 |
ORD Approp $2,012,412.82 from Banking Fund Dollars
borrowed for the Bob Hayes/NW Community Ctr Proj to the Lonnie Miller
Regional Park Phase II Developmt; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's;
Amend Ord 2015-505-E (CIP) to auth Funding changes; Designate Oversight by
Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (Dist 10-R. Brown) (Sidman) (Introduced
by CM R. Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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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 Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, NCIS |
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Bill
Summary SUB/APPROVE 6 -
0 As Substituted: 1.
Decrease appropriation by $100,000 and attach a revised BT 2. Clarify
funds will be utilized for Phase I Development of Lonnie Miller Park 3. Correct
Explanation of Appropriation to state that funds will be used for an outdoor
amphitheater stage, basketball courts (8), multi-use field,
picnic pavilions, and parking lots. 4. Attach
Revised CIP Sheets 5. Attach Revised Exhibit 2
(Estimated Costs and Master Plan Map) |
6.
2016-465 |
ORD Approp $126,825 in Civil Fines & Penalties Rev
from the Litter Trust Fund, with 70% used by JTA to keep Public Bus Stops
& Shelters Maintained & Litter Free & 30% to pay Part Time Code
Enforcemt Employees for Public R/W Enforcemt & to Conduct Public
Awareness & Education Progs to advance Zero-Tolerance for litter; Auth
Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Apv Part Time Hrs. (BT 16-090) (RC 16-189)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 7/26/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,TEU,F |
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8/1/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/1/2016
NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/3/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/9/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, TEU, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 5
- 0 Correct Fiscal
Year of appropriation |
7.
2016-468 |
ORD Approp $50,000 from EPB Trust Fund for Education &
Outreach Activities of the EPB, including Food & Beverages for the
Environmental Symposium & other EPB Functions; Auth Funds Carryover thru
FY 2019-2020; Waive Sec 360.602 (EP Fund), Chapt 360 (Environmental Reg), Ord
Code, to allow Funds from EPB Trust Fund as Use for EPB Member & Staff
Training & for Membership Fees; Waive said Sec & Sec 106.203
(Contents), Chapt 106 (Budget & Acctg Code), to use Funds from EPB Trust
Fund for Purchase of Food & Beverages for the Environmental Symposium
& other EPB Functions; Designate Oversight by the Neighborhoods Dept. (BT
16-097) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 7/26/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F, R |
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8/1/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/2/2016 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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8/3/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/9/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F, R |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 6
- 0 Remove the
waiver of Section 106.203 since it is not needed Assistant Auditor Kyle Billy explained the amendment. James Richardson, Environmental Protection Board,
explained what the appropriation entailed.
The Environmental Protection Board was partnering with the University
of North Florida to present the day-long symposium. |
8.
2016-469 |
ORD Approp $120,484.64 ($102,984.64 thru NE Fla Area Agcy
on Aging, d/b/a Eldersource, & City Match of $17,500) to fund Independent
Living Respite for Elders Living in Everyday Families Prog, which provides
12,873 Hrs of In-Home Respite Care & Companionship Svcs to the Elderly;
Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Reauth Position.
(BT 16-099) (RC 16-190) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 7/26/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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8/1/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/3/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/9/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 6
- 0 Correct Explanation of Appropriation section to appropriate grant
from the Department of Elder Affairs ($102,984.64) and a City match from the Reserve for
Federal Programs ($17,500) for one position to oversee and carry out the mission of the RELIEF program Gloria Crawford, Chief, Senior Services, explained what the program
entailed. |
9.
2016-471 |
ORD Auth Lease to Non-State Govt'l Agcys bet City (Lessee)
& Dept of the Army (Lessor) for Huguenot Memorial Park for Lease of
80.07± Acres at Huguenot Memorial Park for 25 Yrs for Public Park & Rec
Purposes; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 7/26/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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8/1/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/3/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/9/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE 6 – 0 Daryl Joseph, Director, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Department, provided background information on the relationship
between the Department of the Army and the Park’s Department in the ownership
of Hanna Park. |
10.
2016-484 |
ORD Declaring Surplus certain Tax Reverted Parcels of Real
Propty; Recognizing Disposition of said Parcels pursuant to Subpart B (Real
Propty Dispositions), Part 4 (Real Propty), Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord
Code; Waiving Provisions of Subpart F (Donation & Sale of Real Propty for
Affordable Housing Purposes) to allow Sale of said Parcels & Permit Sale
of All Subject Parcels as 1 Collective Unit thru a RFP or Competitive Sealed
Bids Process; Designate Oversight by Real Estate Div, Public Works Dept.
(Dist 10-R. Brown) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 7/26/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS, R ,F |
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8/1/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/2/2016 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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8/3/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/9/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, R, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 4
- 2(R Brown, J Morgan) Attach revised Exhibit 1 (Real Estate Certificate) to include
spreadsheet that is referenced This item evoked a lengthy
discussion. At the outset, Council Member Reggie
Brown announced that he could not support this ordinance. He had been advised that Wealth Watchers
had been suspended from housing funding programs by the state and federal
governments. He explained that
persistent efforts to obtain a copy of the letter from the State of Florida
relative to Wealth Watchers had been to no avail. Ali Korman Shelton read
the e-mail that CAO Sam Mousa had received form the State explaining Wealth
Watchers’ suspension from housing funding programs owing to non-compliance to
regulations. Council Member Brown contended that
Wealth Watchers was being treated unfairly and that an investigation of an
agency did not infer that the agency had violated regulations. Council Member Bill Gulliford
suggested that what is key in situations like this
is standards. He explained that some
of the ChDos that had applied for funding had outstanding liens against them. Stephanie Burch, Chief, Real Estate
Division, Public Works Department, explained that this ordinance had nothing
to do with Wealth Watchers. This
legislation merely authorizes donating properties by RDPs; the legislation is
following the process established by Ordinance 2015-519-E. When Council Member Brown said that
as the District Council Member where Wealth Watchers is located, he felt
disrespected in not having been kept abreast of developments, Council Member
Gulliford explained that in the past, it had been the practice of District Council
Members having some input, but those practices were never codified. Mr. Gulliford said that the
Administration’s concerns were legitimate. Council Member Joyce Morgan asked
both Ms. Coles and Ms. Burch if either had seen any red flags in reviewing
Wealth Watchers’ documentation. Council Member Reggie Brown alleged
that there had been an “undercurrent,” a conspiracy in denying Wealth
Watchers a contract for funding. Council President Lori Boyer said
that there was the need to raise the issues surrounding the investigation
with the Inspector General’s Office. |
11.
2016-487 |
ORD-MC Approp $125,000 from SubFund 15N, which Contains
the Charter Funds for Tree Protection & Related Expenses & $125,000
from Subfund Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 7/26/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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8/1/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/3/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/9/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary AMEND/APPROVE 6
- 0 1. Attach a revised BT 2. Attach a revised Exhibit 3 (Agreement btwn COJ and Greenscape) to
delete reference to Council Auditors Office providing oversight of expenditures Council Member Anna Lopez Brosche, the measure’s sponsor,
explained what the legislation entailed.
She thanked Attorney Bill Brinton, who was in attendance, for his
assistance in the initiative. |
12.
2016-489 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 191 (Spec Events & A. Philip
Randolph Entertainmt Dist), Part 1 (Spec Events), Secs 191.102 (Definitions)
& 191.103 (Spec Event Permit Required); Create New Sec 191.121 (Council
Member Hosted Neighborhood Community Events). (Hodges) (Introduced by CM R.
Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 7/26/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,R, F (added per C/P on 8/9/16) |
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8/1/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/2/2016 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/9/2016 CO PH/Refer; F; 8/9/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
NCIS, R, F |
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Bill
Summary DEFER There was considerable discussions
and questions put to David Herrell, Sports & Entertainment Office, over
the issue of scheduling special events.
Owing to the
need to address a number of unanswered questions, Council Member Doyle Carter
requested a deferral for one cycle. |
13.
2016-522 |
ORD Transferring $422,441.82 from Pinnacle-Fidelity Global
Proj to the Commercial Dev Area Prog ($222,441.82) & to the Façade Renovation
Grant Prog ($200,000); Designate Oversight by Ofc of Economic Dev. (BT
16-106) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 9/9/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet |
READ 2ND & REREFER
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
John J. Jackson, Council Research
Division (904) 630-1729
08.17.16
Posted: 4:00 p.m.
Topic for Special Committee on NCIS
Matters:
Discussion on the current Tourist Development Plan for
the City of Jacksonville