JACKSONVILLE
RESEARCH DIVISION
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
OCTOBER 1, 2007
2:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
1st floor, City Hall
117 W. Duval Street
Attendance: Vice
Chairman Hyde, Committee Members Graham and Lee and temporary committee member
W. Jones
Excused: Shad,
The meeting was called to
order at 2:05 p.m.
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Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1. 2005-1007 |
ORD
Concerning Benefits Pertaining to Gen Employees Pension Plan, Chapt 120, Part
II & Create New SubSec (J) in Sec 120.206 Providing that an Active Mbr
who has completed 20 Yrs or more Credited Svc, regardless of age, may elect
to retire & receive mbr's normal retiremt benefit, which shall be
determined by multiplying 2% of Mbr's number of yrs & months of credited
svc, up to a max of 80%, by mbrs' final monthly compensation provided Mbr's
retiremt commences bet 1/1/06-6/30/06. (Dunham) (Jax Gen Employees Bd of
Pension Trustees) (75 Letters of Support on File & 3 Ltrs of Opposition) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 9/13/05 |
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8/23/2005 CO Introduced: F |
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9/6/2005 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
9/13/2005 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F |
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10/3/2005 F Sub/Rerefer 5-0 |
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3.
10/11/2005 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; F |
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6/19/2006 F Amend/Approve 3-2 (Failed) |
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8/14/2006 F Amend/Approve 2-3 (Failed) |
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DEFER |
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2. 2006-591 |
ORD
Apv the Soutel/Moncrief Retail Redev Area in accordance with Chapt 163, Pt
III, Community Redev Act of 1969, F.S., as Amended; Making Findings &
Determinations; Estab a Redev Trust Fund Pursuant to Sec 163.387 of said act;
Directing Tax Collector to estab 2005 Tax Assessmt as the Base for the
Increment as Required by Sec 163.387, F.S. (Germany) (Req of Mayor & C/M
Jones) F
Public Hearing - 7/17/06 ECID
Public Hearing - 7/18/06 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166 & 163.358 F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/23/06,
7/24/06 |
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1.
5/9/2006 CO Introduced: F,ECID |
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5/15/2006 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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5/16/2006 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/23/2006 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, ECID |
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6/5/2006 F Amend/Approve 7-0 |
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6/6/2006 RCD Amend/Approve 5-0 |
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3.
6/13/2006 CO POSTPONED 6/27/06 |
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6/27/2006 CO Rereferred; F,ECID (RCD
7/1/07) |
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DEFER |
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3. 2006-883 |
ORD
Auth Lease Agreemt with Property Management Support, Inc for Tax Collector
Office Space at 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd (5,000 Sq Ft at Oakleaf Crossing
Center). (Dist 11-Alvarez) (Howard) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/22/06 |
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1.
8/8/2006 CO Introduced: F,TEUS |
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8/14/2006 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/15/2006 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/22/2006 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEUS (TEU 7/1/07) |
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DEFER |
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4. 2006-1364 |
ORD
Amend Sec 120.206(h), Ord Code, to Change Commencemt Date of COLA from April
to January. (Dunham) (Req of Bd of Pension Trustees, Gen Employees) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S.
& CR 3.601 - 12/12/06 |
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1.
11/28/2006 CO Introduced: F |
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12/4/2006 F Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer
4-0 |
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2.
12/12/2006 CO PH AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; F |
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DEFER |
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5. 2006-1394 |
ORD
Amend Chapt 751 (Septic Tank Superfund), Ord Code, to Create an On-Site
Sewage Treatmt Disposal Syst Regulatory Prog. (Teal) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/07 |
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1.
12/12/2006 CO Introduced: F,TEUS, ECID
(1-9-07) |
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1/2/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/3/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
1/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEUS (TEU 7/1/07), ECID (RCD
7/1/07) |
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DEFER |
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6. 2007-105 |
ORD
Amend Chapt 118 (Misc Approp), Ord Code, Secs 118.203 (Review by Council;
Apvl of Budget), 118.204 (Release of Approp), 118.205 (Content of Audits by
Independent CPA), 118.301 (Expenditure of Approp'd Funds) & 118.604
(Allocation by Cultural Council; Generally); Estab Public Svc Grant Criteria;
Provide Funding of Certain Economic Dev Activities. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/13/07 |
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1/23/2007 CO Introduced: F |
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2/5/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
2/13/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F |
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DEFER Council
Member Hyde announced that he would have a substitute bill for the committee
to consider at its next meeting in 3 weeks. |
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7. 2007-183 |
ORD
Amend Sec 120.102 (General Employees & Corrections Officers Pension
Plans), to Add New Member to Bd of Trustees for COJ Retiremt System; Redefine
Selection Process for Citizens Trustees; Increase Number of Members for
Corrections Officers' Plan Advisory Comm; Define Selection of Chairperson of
Bd of Trustees. ( Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/27/07 |
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1.
2/13/2007 CO Introduced: R,F,A |
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2/20/2007 A Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/20/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
2/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, A (Eliminated 7/1/07) |
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3/19/2007 R Sub/Approve 6-0 |
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DEFER |
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8. 2007-329 |
ORD
Amend Chapt 350 (Elections & Elections Regulations), Ord Code; Rename
Chapt as Elections, Elections Regulations and Campaigning; Move Campaign
Ethics Provisions from Chapt 602 (Ethics Code) to Chapt 350; Amend Chapt 602
with Substantial Revisions, Increased Regulation of City Officers &
Employees re Gifts, Moonlighting & Secondary Employmt & Post City
Employmt; Amend Disclosure Provisions; Auth a City "Hotline";
Provide for Investigations Conducted by Ethics Comm. (Rohan) (Req of Ethics
Comm) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/10/07 |
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1.
3/27/2007 CO Introduced: R,F,A |
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4/2/2007 A Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/2/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/2/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/10/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,A (Eliminated 7/1/07) |
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DEFER *
Joint Finance and Rules Meeting on October 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. |
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9. 2007-401 |
ORD
re BJP Courthouse Proj; Apv $52,500,000 in Multi-Year Funding from Spec Rev
Bonds & Approp Legally Available Non-Ad Valorem Revenues Under City
Covenant Prog for Constrn of Unified Courthouse; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP)
to Auth Priority 1 Status for all Components of "Duval County Courthouse
Facilities Project"; Estab Max Cost for Proj of $316,000,000; Estab Proj
Description; Auth Mayor to Secure Consultants & Design & Constrn
Professionals; Continuing Courthouse Architectural Review Committee estab in
Ord 2004-1339-E; Repealing Portions; Declaring Monroe St Shall Remain Open.
(Rohan) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/24/07 |
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1.
4/10/2007 CO Introduced: F,TEUS |
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4/16/2007 F Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer
7-0 |
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4/17/2007 TEU Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer
5-0 |
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2.
4/24/2007 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEUS (TEU 7/1/07) |
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DEFER |
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10. 2007-458 |
ORD
Creating New Chapt 780 (Property Tax), Pt 6 (Tax Deferral Program for
Recreational & Commercial Working Waterfront Properties), Ord Code;
Making Findings. (Sidman) (C/M Self) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/8/07 |
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1.
4/24/2007 CO Introduced: F,ECID, JWW |
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4/30/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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5/1/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/8/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, ECID (RCD 7/1/07) |
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DEFER *JWW
has scheduled a workshop for October 22, 2007.* |
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11. 2007-864 |
ORD
Approp $25,000 from Environmental Protection Bd Trust Fund for (1) City
Officials to attend Navigator Training by Johnson Controls to learn Options
to Ensure that City Bldgs become "Leadership in Energy &
Environmental Design" (LEED) Certified by the U.S. Green Buildings
Council; (2) for City Staff to become Members of the U.S. Green Buildings
Council; & (3) Train key Staff & Bd Members to be "LEED"
Certified; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Waive Sec 111.755(f), Ord
Code. (BT 07-172) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/28/07 |
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1.
8/14/2007 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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8/20/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/21/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/28/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU |
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R: approve RECOMMEND APPROVAL 4-0 |
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12. 2007-924 |
RESO
Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Authority of its Multifamily Housing Rev
Bonds (Bennett Creek Apts), Series 2007, of $33,000,000 for Acquisition,
Constrn & Equipping of Multifamily Rental Housing Dev. (Chastain) (Req of
Jax Housing Finance Auth) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code, by JHFA - 7/23/07 |
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1.
8/28/2007 CO Introduced: F,RCD |
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9/4/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/5/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/11/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD |
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DEFER |
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13. 2007-942 |
ORD
Approp $1,710,278 ($700,000 from FDOT Advance/Reimbursemt Joint Participation
Agreemt Fund & $1,010,278 from Tree Protection Trust Fund) for Reconstrn,
Resurfacing & Landscaping of "State Rd 101 (Mayport Rd) from W 7th
St to NAS Mayport Entrance" Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008;
Auth Amend to said Agreemt with FDOT; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) for Proj.
(Dist 11 & 13 - Holt & Graham) (BT 07-183) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07 |
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1.
8/28/2007 CO Introduced: F,TEU |
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9/4/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/5/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/11/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU |
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AMEND to change the amount appropriated
from the Tree Protection Trust Fund from $1,010,278 to $707,793.37; reduce
total appropriation to $1,407,793,37; amend CIP and BT to reflect revised
amounts RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED
4-0 |
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14. 2007-974 |
ORD
Approp $288,000 from Tree Protection & Related Expenditures Trust Fund to
the Sandalwood Canal Flood Control Proj for Tree & Grass Planting &
Irrigation Systems for 54 Proptys Impacted by Constrn of the Canal. (BT
07-189) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/07 |
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1.
9/11/2007 CO Introduced: F,TEU |
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9/17/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/18/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
9/25/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU |
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AMEND to strike reference to irrigation
system and grass planting; attach revised legislative fact sheet RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED
4-0 |
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15. 2007-979 |
ORD
Amend Sec 112.401 (Employee Salaries, Pension Benefits & Debts Owed to
City), Ord Code, to Clarify Language. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/07 |
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1.
9/11/2007 CO Introduced: F |
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9/17/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
9/25/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F |
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DEFER |
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16. 2007-989 |
ORD
Apv Collective Bargaining Agreemt bet JEA & JEA Professional Employees
Assn for 10/1/06 - 9/30/09. (Rohan) (Req of JEA) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07 |
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1.
9/25/2007 CO Introduced: F |
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10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F |
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RECOMMEND APPROVAL 4-0 |
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17. 2007-996 |
ORD
Apv Purchase of Parcel from Waterleaf, LLC for $300,000 for a Pond Site for
Kernan Blvd (Atlantic Blvd to McCormick Rd) R/W BJP Proj. (Dist 2-Bishop)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07 |
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1.
9/25/2007 CO Introduced: F,TEU |
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10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/2/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU |
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RECOMMEND APPROVAL 4-0 |
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18. 2007-998 |
ORD
Auth Contract with Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07 |
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1.
9/25/2007 CO Introduced: F,TEU |
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10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/2/2007 TEU Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU |
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RECOMMEND APPROVAL 4-0 Council
Member Lee asked how priorities were established for mosquito spraying. John Shellhorn, Chief of the Mosquito
Control Division, explained that division employees meet twice a week to
evaluate where the most citizen calls for service are being received, and to
review the data from mosquito traps around the city to determine where the
needs are highest. Council Member Lee
requested a list of the areas sprayed recently in District 8. |
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19. 2007-999 |
ORD
Auth Execution of 21 Offshore Artificial Reef Permits with Army Corps of
Engineers; Auth Oversight by Parks & Rec. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07 |
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1.
9/25/2007 CO Introduced: F,RCD, JWW |
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10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/2/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD |
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DEFER |
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20. 2007-1000 |
ORD
Approp $350,000 in Fla Historic Preservation Grant Funds in Addnl Funding for
Brewster Hospital; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Auth Execution of
Grant Award Agreemt with Fla Div of Historical Resources; Amend Ord
2006-789-E (CIP) to auth Addnl Funding of Proj; Directing Recording of
Restrictive Covenants. (Dist 9-W. Jones) (BT 07-195) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07 |
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1.
9/25/2007 CO Introduced: F,RCD |
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10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/2/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD |
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AMEND to attach revised CIP page RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED
4-0 Council
Member Lee asked if the revised project amount would be enough to complete
the restoration of the building. John
Pappas of the Public Works Department indicated that the building had already
been moved and stabilized, and the department is currently working on a
design-build contract for $1.2 million in restoration work. |
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21. 2007-1001 |
ORD
Approp $205,000 from Water & Sewer Expansion Auth Loan Pool for Addnl
Funding of "The Hartley Press Sewer Proj" at 4250 St Augustine Rd;
Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to auth Priority 1 Status for Proj. (Dist 5-Shad)
(BT 07-185) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07 |
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1.
9/25/2007 CO Introduced: F,TEU |
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10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/2/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU |
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AMEND to replace the BT to add transfer
accounts RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED
4-0 |
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22. 2007-1002 |
RESO
to Acquire Fee Simple Title, Perpetual Easemts & Temp Constrn Easemt
Rights thru Eminent Domain to Complete Collins Rd (Shindler Dr to Old
Middleburg Rd) Proj, BJP II. (Dists 11/14 - Holt & Corrigan) (McCain)
(Req of Mayor) |
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1.
9/25/2007 CO Introduced: F,TEU |
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10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/2/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/9/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU |
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AMEND to remove and replace exhibits to
remove parcels no longer needed for the project RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED
4-0 |
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23. 2007-1003 |
RESO
to Acquire Fee Simple Title, Perpetual Easemts & Temp Constrn Easemt
Rights thru Eminent Domain to |
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1.
9/25/2007 CO Introduced: F,TEU |
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10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/2/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/9/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU |
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AMEND to remove and exhibits to remove
parcels no longer needed for the project RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED
4-0 |
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24. 2007-1005 |
ORD
Creating Chapt 113 (Gifts to City) Establishing Method & Means of City to
Accept Donations of $500,000 or more, Other Monetary Donations, Gifts of
Personal Propty & Gifts to the Executive & Legislative Branches of
Govt of Tickets & Admissions to Events & Travel. (Rohan) (C/M Lee) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07 |
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1.
9/25/2007 CO Introduced: R,F |
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10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 10/1/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F |
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DEFER |
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25. 2007-1035 |
ORD
Auth Execution of Conservation Easemt with St Johns River Water Mgmt Dist
over Certain Parcels in Castaway Island Preserve, a Designated Preservation
Area pursuant to Preservation Proj Jacksonville; Provide Oversight by Parks
& Rec. (Dist 3-Clark) (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07 |
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1.
9/25/2007 CO Introduced: F,RCD,JWW |
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10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/2/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD |
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RECOMMEND APPROVAL 4-0 |
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26. 2007-1040 |
ORD
Approp $448,225 ($336,169 from Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07 |
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1.
10/9/2007 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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RECOMMEND WITHDRAWAL 4-0 The
grant will be processed through the MBRC approval process as a TD rather than
a BT |
Council Member Joost arrived.
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27. 2007-1041 |
ORD
Approp $523,570.18 of HOME Prog Income for the HOME Headstart to Home
Ownership & the HOME American Dream Down Paymt Progs to assist
Individuals & Families of Low-to-Moderate Income Purchasing Homes; Auth
Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-016) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07 |
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1.
10/9/2007 CO Introduced: F,RCD |
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READ 2ND AND REREFER |
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28. 2007-1042 |
ORD
Granting Extraordinary Rate Adjustmts for Fuel Surcharges for Advanced
Disposal Services pursuant to Amend for Solid Waste Collection & Transp.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07 |
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1.
10/9/2007 CO Introduced: F,TEU |
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READ 2ND AND REREFER |
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29. 2007-1043 |
ORD
Auth an Economic Dev Agreemt among City, JEDC & J.C. Renfroe & Sons,
Inc for Expansion of Manufacturing Facility at 1926 Spearing St in the
Enterprise & Empowermt Zone; Recommend Developer be Approved by Fla Ofc
of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business Pursuant to Sec
288.106, F.S. & as a Participant in the Brownfield Redev Bonus Refund
Prog Pursuant to Sec 288.107, with City Local Support of $54,400 under the
QTI Tax Refund Prog with Brownfield Redev Bonus, & a State Match of
$217,600 ($272,000 Total) for 32 Jobs; Designate JEDC as Contract Monitor.
(Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of JEDC) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07 |
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1.
10/9/2007 CO Introduced: F,RCD |
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Joe
Whitaker of the JEDC gave an overview of the project and the proposed
incentive package. In response to
several questions from Council Member Lee, Mr. Whitaker and Mr. Raymond of
J.C. Renfroe and Sons discussed how the jobs would be advertised and whether
the newly created jobs would be offered to new employees or would be filled
in-house by existing employees with new employees being hired to fill the
jobs vacated by these promotions. There
was also discussion about whether the QTI incentive requires or only
incentivizes the hiring of employees who are residents of the enterprise and
empowerment zones. In response to a
question from Council Member Joost, Mr. Whitaker described how the “clawback”
of the QTI program works if a company receiving the incentive does not meet
its job creation or pay scale requirements. AMEND to require that the newly-created
jobs attributable to this incentive package be widely advertised in a variety
of appropriate media. RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0 |
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30. 2007-1044 |
ORD
Auth Execution of 1st Renewal & Amend to Cooperative Agreemt on Behalf of
JSO with the Duval County School Bd for the School Resource Officer Prog to
Increase Maximum Indebtedness of DCSB for FY 2007-2008 School Yr to
$3,605,000. (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07 |
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1.
10/9/2007 CO Introduced: F,PHS,RCD |
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READ 2ND AND REREFER |
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31. 2007-1045 |
ORD
Auth License Agreemt with Youth Life Foundation of Tennessee, Inc for its use
of the Community Ctr in Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07 |
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1.
10/9/2007 CO Introduced: F,RCD |
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READ 2ND AND REREFER |
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32. 2007-1081 |
RESO
Declaring Need to Acquire thru Eminent Domain Land on W'ly R/W Line of Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07 |
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10/9/2007 CO Introduced: F,TEU |
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READ 2ND AND REREFER |
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33. 2007-1089 |
ORD
Auth a RR Reimbursemt Agreemt bet City, FDOT & CSX Transportation, Inc
for Installation of Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Traffic Control Devices at
Longbow Rd & Roosevelt Blvd. (Dist 14-Corrigan) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07 |
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10/9/2007 CO Introduced: F,TEU |
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READ 2ND AND REREFER |
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34. 2007-1090 |
ORD
Amend Chapt 602 (Ethics Code), Part 11 (Ethics Officers), Ord Code, to
Redefine the Position; Provide for Appt & Termination, to Report
Independently to Mayor & Council Pres, & Addnl Duties; Approp $39,000
from Ofc of Gen Counsel Salaries to Supplement Funding of Ethics Ofc; Provide
for Terms of Existing Officers to Expire. (Rohan) (C/M Jabour) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07 |
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10/9/2007 CO Introduced: R,F |
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READ 2ND AND REREFER |
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35. 2007-1092 |
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for Carryover of Approp Funds from FY 2006-2007 to FY 2007-2008: (1) $25,000
Approp by Ord 2007-718-E for the Prosperity Scholarship Fund; (2) $1,164,596
Approp to Solid Waste Div to Process Wood & Yard Waste; (3) $25,000
Approp by Ord 2005-1497-E to Jax Community Council, Inc for the Blue Ribbon
Comm on Cemeteries; & (4) $772,632.79 Approp for Capital Projs at Prime
Osborn Convention Ctr; Req Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07 |
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10/9/2007 CO Introduced: R,F |
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R: emergency/sub/approve EMERGENCY declared to process the transactions
quickly before the fiscal year books are closed out for FY2006-07 SUBSTITUTE to add a carryover of $15,940.21 for
Duval Soil and Water Conservation District and to reduce the RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS
SUBSTITUTED, AS AN EMERGENCY 5-0 |
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36. 2007-1093 |
ORD
Approp $3,109 from Project Capital Acct for North Riverside Community Ctr for
Stump Removan & Addnl Fencing at Corner of Crystal St & Edison Ave;
Waiving Portions of Chapt 118, Ord Code; Auth Public Works Dept to Oversee.
(Dist 9-W. Jones) (Sidman) (C/M W. Jones) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07 |
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10/9/2007 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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READ 2ND AND REREFER |
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37. 2007-1094 |
ORD
Apv Pymt of $3,077,519 as Settlemt of Dispute with IKON Office Solutions, Inc
re Library System over Pymt for Printing & Copying Svcs & Equipmt;
Apv Purchase of Listed Equipmt; Auth Waiver of Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code),
Ord Code. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07 |
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10/9/2007 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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AMEND to attach revised agreement READ 2ND AS AMENDED AND
REREFER 5-0 |
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38. 2007-1095 |
ORD
Approp $2,115 Donated by Greene-Hazel & Associates to the Fire &
Rescue Dept for Thermal Imaging Equipmt. (BT 07-191) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07 |
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10/9/2007 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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READ 2ND AND REREFER |
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39. 2007-1100 |
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re Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (100% of Value of Rehab) for 1/1/08 - 12/31/17
for Rehab of a Springfield Historic Dist Contributing Structure at 1330 N.
Laura St owned by Patricia A Crutchfield. (Radlinski) (RCD) |
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10/9/2007 CO Introduced: F,RCD |
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Bill Summary
READ 2ND AND REREFER |
At the conclusion of the
agenda the committee discussed the Housing and Neighborhoods Department’s
proposed RFP for loan credit and underwriting services. Deputy General Counsel Steve Rohan explained
that Ordinance 2007-281-E approved a set of guidelines for the Northwest Area
Economic Development Trust Fund and specified that the Housing and
Neighborhoods Department would obtain the Finance Committee’s approval before
issuing an RFP for credit and underwriting services. The department distributed copies of the RFP
to the committee members at the meeting.
In response to a question from the committee about the request for
emergency approval at this meeting, Laura Stegner-Crites of the department
stated that a 2 week deferral would not be a problem, but the Northwest Area
Fund has several projects pending and needs to have the services the RFP would
solicit in the near future. The
committee deferred consideration of the item until its next meeting and
requested the Council Auditor to review the RFP document and report any
comments or concerns.
There being no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:31 p.m.
Jeff Clements, City Council
Research
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