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FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
November 05,2007
ART SHAD, CHAIR
CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of
Members
in Attendance: Staff Attendance:
CM
Art Shad, Chair Jessica Morales,
Legislative Aide
CM
Kevin Hyde, Vice Chair Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor
CM
Richard Clark - Excused
Janice Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor
CM
Jay Jabour Jeff
Clements, Chief of Research
CM
Stephen Joost
Peggy Sidman, General Counsel
CM
Kevin Hyde Steve
Rohan, General Counsel
CM
E. Denise Lee
Sherry Hall, Administration
Others in Attendance:
Shade Meeting regarding
collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME will be held in Conference Room A
immediately following this Finance Committee meeting.
1.
2007-105 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 118 (MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS), SECTIONS 118.203 (REVIEW BY
COUNCIL; APPROVAL OF BUDGET), 118.204 (RELEASE OF APPROPRIATIONS), 118.205
(CONTENT OF AUDITS BY INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT), 118.301
(EXPENDITURE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS), AND 118.604 (ALLOCATION BY CULTURAL
COUNCIL; GENERALLY) ORDINANCE CODE; ESTABLISHING PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT CRITERIA;
PROVIDING FOR FUNDING OF CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/5/2007
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
REREFER.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
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2.
2007-458 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A
NEW CHAPTER 780 (PROPERTY TAX), PART 6 (TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM FOR RECREATIONAL
AND COMMERCIAL WORKING WATERFRONT PROPERTIES), ORDINANCE CODE; MAKING CERTAIN
FINDINGS AS TO PUBLIC PURPOSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 4/30/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: May 01, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
JAX WATERWAYS: November 01, 2007
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 6 )
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3.
2007-979 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 112.401 (EMPLOYEE SALARIES, PENSION BENEFITS AND DEBTS OWED TO CITY),
ORDINANCE CODE, TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/17/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 6 )
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4.
2007-999 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE TWENTY-ONE OFFSHORE ARTIFICIAL
REEF PERMITS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS,
RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND CONSERVATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/1/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 02, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 6 )
_____________________
5.
2007-1041 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $523,570.18 OF HOME PROGRAM INCOME FROM INTEREST AND INVESTMENT
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE HOME HEADSTART TO HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM AND THE
HOME AMERICAN DREAM DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM, BOTH PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE
HOUSING SERVICES DIVISION OF THE HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT, TO
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF LOW TO MODERATE
INCOME PURCHASING HOMES IN DUVAL COUNTY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-016; PROVIDING
A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/15/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 16, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 6 )
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6.
2007-1042 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING
EXTRAORDINARY RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR FUEL SURCHARGES FOR ADVANCED DISPOSAL
SERVICES ("ADS") PURSUANT TO AMENDMENT FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND
TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/15/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: October 16, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 6 )
_____________________
7.
2007-1044 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE
AND DELIVER THAT CERTAIN FIRST RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE JACKSONVILLE
SHERIFF'S OFFICE) AND THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ("DCSB") FOR THE
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS OF
DCSB FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR TO $3,605,000, AND TAKE SUCH
ACTION AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE;
10/15/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 16, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 6 )
_____________________
8.
2007-1081 A RESOLUTION DECLARING
THE PUBLIC NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING FEE SIMPLE TITLE THROUGH CONDEMNATION BY
RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN IN CERTAIN LAND LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF KERNAN BOULEVARD ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE ENTRANCE TO GLEN KERNAN
PARKWAY NORTH, BETWEEN BEACH BOULEVARD AND J.T. BUTLER BOULEVARD, IN COUNCIL
DISTRICT 3, IN ORDER TO ACQUIRE A POND SITE FOR THE KERNAN BOULEVARD
RIGHT-OF-WAY PROJECT, A BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL TO INSTITUTE APPROPRIATE CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/15/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: October 16, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
_____________________
9.
2007-1089 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A RAILROAD
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CSX
TRANSPORTATION, INC. AND THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FOR INSTALLATION OF
HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT LONGBOW ROAD
HIGHWAY-RAIL CROSSING, AT THE INTERSECTION OF LONGBOW ROAD AND ROOSEVELT
BOULEVARD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 14; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/15/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: October 16, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
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10.
2007-1090 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 602 (ETHICS CODE), PART 11 (ETHICS OFFICERS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO
REDEFINE THE ETHICS OFFICER POSITION; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT AND
TERMINATION; PROVIDING FOR THE ETHICS OFFICER TO REPORT INDEPENDENTLY TO THE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL DUTIES FOR THE ETHICS
OFFICER; APPROPRIATING $39,000 FROM OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL SALARIES TO
SUPPLEMENT FUNDING OF THE ETHICS OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF EXISTING
ETHICS OFFICERS TO EXPIRE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/15/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
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11.
2007-1093 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $3,109 FROM THE PROJECT CAPITAL ACCOUNT, FOR NORTH RIVERSIDE
COMMUNITY CENTER FOR STUMP REMOVAL AND ADDITIONAL FENCING AROUND THE BUILDING
TO BE USED AS A COMMUNITY CENTER BY THE NORTH RIVERSIDE CDC LOCATED AT CORNER
OF CRYSTAL STREET AND EDISON AVENUE IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9; WAIVING PORTIONS OF
CHAPTER 118, ORDINANCE CODE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS TO OVERSEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/15/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 16, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
_____________________
12.
2007-1095 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $2,115 IN PRIVATE FUNDS DONATED BY GREENE-HAZEL & ASSOCIATES
TO THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THERMAL
IMAGING EQUIPMENT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 07-191; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/15/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
_____________________
13.
2007-1100 A RESOLUTION
CONCERNING AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE
RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE HISTORIC DISTRICT CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 1330
NORTH LAURA STREET OWNED BY PATRICIA A. CRUTCHFIELD; THE EXEMPTION IS FOR ONE
HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE VALUE OF REHABILITATION FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10)
YEARS FROM JANUARY 1, 2008 TO DECEMBER 31, 2017; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/15/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 16, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
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14. 2007-1112
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH (A) OF SECTION 120.314, ORDINANCE
CODE, TO CHANGE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF YEARS OF CREDITED SERVICE NECESSARY TO
ELECT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE 33 (RETIREMENT PLAN) OF THAT CERTAIN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, LODGE 5-30 (CORRECTIONS
OFFICERS BARGAINING UNIT), WHICH WAS AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO
ORDINANCE 2006-236-E; PROVIDING FOR EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2007; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time, AMENDED and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
AYES
- Graham, Hyde, Jabour, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
_____________________
15.
2007-1045 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE, A LICENSE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND YOUTH LIFE
FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEE, INC. ("LICENSEE") PROVIDING FOR LICENSEE'S
USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER ("FACILITY") IN SIMONDS JOHNSON PARK, IN
COUNCIL DISTRICT 8, FOR AN ANNUAL FEE OF ONE DOLLAR ($1) AND REIMBURSEMENT OF
$25,000 SPENT BY LICENSEE FOR INTERIOR RENOVATIONS AT THE FACILITY, IN RETURN
FOR LICENSEE'S PROVIDING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT THE FACILITY AND
ASSISTING THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE IN COORDINATING USE OF THE PARK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/15/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 16, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: November 05, 2007
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
AYES - Graham, Hyde, Jabour,
Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
NAYS - Lee, ( 1 )
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2ND
16.
2007-1110 A RESOLUTION, UPON AN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DUE AUTHORIZATION AND THE MAKING OF FINDINGS, APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE BY THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ITS HOMEOWNER
MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN ORIGINAL AGGREGATE FACE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF MORTGAGE LOANS ORIGINATED BY PARTICIPATING LOCAL LENDING
INSTITUTIONS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OR REHABILITATION OF NEW OR EXISTING
OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES SITUATED IN DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA OR
PURCHASING SECURITIES EVIDENCING INTERESTS IN OR BACKED BY A POOL OF SUCH
MORTGAGE LOANS, INCLUDING SECURITIES GUARANTEED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR
AGENCIES THEREOF OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE
AUTHORITY PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR
PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND VOLUME CAP ALLOCATION FROM THE REGIONAL POOL FOR DUVAL
COUNTY; REQUIRING ADDITIONAL COUNCIL APPROVAL PRIOR TO THE SALE OF THE BONDS;
DETERMINING CREDIT NOT BEING PLEDGED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
_____________________
17.
2007-1111 A ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE SHERIFF OF DUVAL COUNTY, AND THE
CORPORATION SECRETARY TO ENTER INTO A TRAFFIC CONTROL AGREEMENT WITH DRAYTON
PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., PURSUANT TO SECTION 316.006, FLORIDA
STATUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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18.
2007-1113 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $99,370.74 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR FIRE STATION
NO. 41 (RENOVATION), RENOVATIONS TO FIRE STATION NO. 41 HAVING BEEN COMPLETED,
TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-017, IN ADDITION TO THAT
APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE 2006-929-E, FOR CERTAIN RENOVATIONS TO FIRE STATION
NO. 4 THAT ARE NECESSARY TO MEET ARCHITECTURAL COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
RESULTING FROM ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE DOWNTOWN REVIEW BOARD IN THE COURSE OF
APPROVING PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK INTENDED TO MITIGATE DEPLORABLE LIVING
AND OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS AT FIRE STATION NO. 4; AMENDING THE 2007-2012
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2007-814-E TO BOTH
(1) REDUCE THE FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "FIRE STATION 41
(RENOVATIONS) AS A RESULT OF COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT UNDER BUDGET AND (2)
PROVIDE FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "RENOVATE FIRE STATION #4 (2 BAY)";
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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19.
2007-1119 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A UTILITY EASEMENT
TO MANUEL A. DELASNUECES TO OBTAIN JEA SERVICE TO HIS PROPERTY ON RANDOLPH
STREET IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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20.
2007-1132 AN ORDINANCE
CONCERNING ARTICLE 21 (JEA) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE;
AMENDING SECTION 21.07 OF THE CHARTER RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT CALCULATION
FOR JEA'S ANNUAL PAYMENT TO THE CITY; AMENDING CHAPTER 106 (BUDGET AND
ACCOUNTING CODE), SECTION 106.202 (CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT BY JEA),
ORDINANCE CODE, TO REFLECT THE CHANGES IN SECTION 21.07 OF THE CHARTER;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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21. 2007-1133 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A LANDFILL GAS RIGHTS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND TRAIL RIDGE ENERGY, LLC; APPROVING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND TRAIL RIDGE ENERGY, LLC; APPROVING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A THREE PARTY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, TRAIL RIDGE ENERGY, LLC, AND TRAIL RIDGE
LANDFILL, INC, A WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY;
ALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COOPERATIVE
METHANE GAS RECOVERY PROJECT AT THE TRAILRIDGE LANDFILL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
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22. 2007-1134 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED
LEASE (THE "AMENDMENT") RELATING TO THE LEASE OF THE JACKSONVILLE
MUNICIPAL STADIUM BY THE GATOR BOWL ASSOCIATION, INC. (THE "ASSOCIATION"),
FOR THE 2007 ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE ("ACC") CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
WHEREBY THE CITY ACKNOWLEDGES CONTINGENT PAYMENT GUARANTIES TO THE ACC FOR ANY
TICKET SALES REVENUE DEFICIENCY (THE "DEFICIENCY") FIRST BY THE
ASSOCIATION FOR $500,000, THEN NEXT BY THE DUVAL COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 (ACCOUNT CCTD132OP-04904), AND THEN
THE CITY PROVIDES FOR THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS ON THE CITY'S BEHALF: (1) THE THIRD CONTINGENT PAYMENT GUARANTY FOR
ANY DEFICIENCY AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 ($250,000 FROM ACCOUNT
JXMS011ACC-03438 AND THE BALANCE OF $250,000 FROM ACCOUNT RCDOD011SE-04938),
AND (2) PROVISION OF ANCILLARY SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE 2007 ACC CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 (ACCOUNT JESD752SE-04904), AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT; PROVIDING
FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
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23.
2007-1135 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ENHANCED MUNICIPAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE
JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND DOWNTOWN
VISION INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION; TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS TO REFLECT CHANGES THAT ARE REQUIRED DUE TO THE REPEAL OF CHAPTER 20
IN THE CITY CHARTER, RELATING TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA);
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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24.
2007-1136 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 120 (GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS RETIREMENT PLANS),
ORDINANCE CODE, RELATING TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
("SYSTEM") TO (1) PROVIDE FOR RE-EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED EMPLOYEES
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, (2) ADJUST THE CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR THE CITY
DISABILITY PROGRAM, (3) PROVIDE FOR ADJUSTMENTS TO PURCHASES OF SERVICE AND
TIME CONNECTIONS, (4) ESTABLISH A SEPARATE CITY DISABILITY PROGRAM; CREATING
CHAPTER 120 (GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS RETIREMENT PLANS), PART
V (GENERAL EMPLOYEES DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN), ORDINANCE CODE, TO (A)
ESTABLISH A DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN, (B) ESTABLISH ADMINISTRATION,
CONTRIBUTIONS, VESTING, PROTECTION FROM CLAIMS OF CREDITORS AND INVESTMENT
RULES FOR SAID PLAN, (C) PROVIDE FOR A ONE-TIME IRREVOCABLE ELECTION FOR
CURRENT GENERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN MEMBERS TO TRANSFER TO THE DEFINED
CONTRIBUTION PLAN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, (D) PROVIDE A ONE-TIME IRREVOCABLE ELECTION
FOR DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN MEMBERS TO TRANSFER TO THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT PLAN, (E) PROVIDE FOR CONTINUED TAX QUALIFICATION OF THE SYSTEM, AND
(F) PROVIDE FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND CODIFICATION; ATTACHING ACTUARIAL
IMPACT STATEMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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25.
2007-1138 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $45,222 FROM CUBA HUNTER ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE A MOBILE HOME AND
ASSOCIATED COSTS AND INSTALL VOICE DATA AND CIRCUITRY PANELS FOR USE BY FIRE
STATION #28; PROVIDING FOR RETURN OF UNSPENT FUNDS; PROVIDING PROCUREMENT
DIRECTIVE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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26.
2007-1139 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM THE COUNCIL DISTRICT 12 ETR BOND FUNDS TO PROVIDE
FUNDING (TO BE JOINED WITH $20,000 FROM THE CSEPTA) FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A
PLAYSCAPE FOR CRYSTAL SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARK LOCATED AT 1200 HAMMOND
BOULEVARD IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTUMN BOND,
ORDINANCE 2004-998-E, AS AMENDED BY 2005-1044-E AND SECTION 106.315, ORDINANCE
CODE, THAT BOND FUNDS BE USED ON MUNICIPAL PROPERTY; INVOKING THE EXCEPTION OF
THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SECTION 126.107(G), ORDINANCE CODE, TO AUTHORIZE DIRECT
CONTRACTING WITH CONTRACT CONNECTIONS, INC.; PROVIDING FOR PROCUREMENT
DIRECTION FOR THE USE OF A CONTINUING CONTRACT WITH THE CONTRACT CONNECTIONS
COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR DEPARTMENTAL OVERSIGHT BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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27.
2007-1183 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, THE
TOWN OF BALDWIN, THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH, THE CITY OF NEPTUNE BEACH (THE
"CITIES") AND THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO COORDINATE THE
LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT DUVAL COUNTY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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