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FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF
MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
August
06,2007
ART SHAD, CHAIR
CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of
Members
in Attendance: Members Excused Early: Staff Attendance:
CM
Art Shad, Chair CM Kevin Hyde Jessica Morales,
Legislative Aide
CM
Kevin Hyde, Vice Chair Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor
CM
Richard Clark
Janice Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor
CM Jay Jabour
Jeff Clements, Chief of Research
CM
Stephen Joost
Peggy Sidman, General Counsel
CM E. Denise Lee
Steve Rohan, General Counsel
Lisa Rowe, Administration
Others in Attendance:
Ernst Young, General Counsel, presented a
presentation on the City’s 2006/2007 Audit Plan.
CM Corrigan
CM W. Jones
CM Gaffney
Council President Daniel Davis
1. 2007-753 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $368,504.83 OF HOME PROGRAM INCOME FROM INTEREST AND INVESTMENT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE HOME HEADSTART TO HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE HOUSING SERVICES DIVISION OF THE HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT, WHICH PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF LOW TO MODERATE INCOME PURCHASING HOMES IN DUVAL COUNTY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 07-163; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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2. 2007-754 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM THE MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS ACCOUNT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT TO THE SALARIES OVERTIME ACCOUNT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND CONSERVATION (PREC) TO FUND A SERIES OF PREC EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AT BRUCE PARK AND JUSTINA PARK IN HISTORIC ARLINGTON, AND CLANZEL BROWN PARK, SIMONDS-JOHNSON PARK AND CARVILL PARK IN NORTHWEST JACKSONVILLE, ALL PARKS WITHIN THE SEEDS OF CHANGE PILOT AREAS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 07-164; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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3. 2007-755 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $111,240 FROM TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING AT MYRTLE AVENUE TOWN CENTER; AMENDING THE 2006-2011 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2006-789-E, TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "MYRTLE AVENUE TOWN CENTER"; PROVIDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO OVERSEE; PROVIDING FOR THE CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008; PROVIDING FOR REVERTER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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4. 2007-757 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING R.E. NUMBER 009112-0000 AND R.E. NUMBER 009113-0030, LOCATED ON HERLONG ROAD NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH NORMANDY BOULEVARD IN JACKSONVILLE HEIGHTS, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12 (THE "PROPERTY"), TO BE SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 122 (PUBLIC PROPERTY) PART 4 (REAL PROPERTY) PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC BIDDING; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONVEY THE PROPERTY TO ZIADEH J. FARHAT AND JANNETT Z. FARHAT, ADJACENT LANDOWNERS, FOR THE ASSESSED VALUE OF $2,112 FOR DEVELOPMENT, SUBJECT TO A RESERVATION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT OVER THE PROPERTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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5. 2007-763 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $16,561.00 BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 BOND FUNDS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC. ("THE CLUB"), LOCATED AT 313 EAST 10TH STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32206, TO REPAIR AND PAINT THE EXISTING BUILDING AND FOR INSTALLATION OF LIGHT FIXTURES ON THE NORTH AND EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING; PROVIDING FOR A REVERTER; FINDING A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BOND ORDINANCE THAT BOND FUNDS BE USED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 118, PARTS 1, 3, 4 AND 5, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS ONLY; REQUESTING THE MAYOR TO APPOINT A DEPARTMENT TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
AYES - Graham, Jabour, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 5 )
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6. 2007-773 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $23,485 FROM THE TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND FOR TREE PLANTING AT WESTRIDGE PARK, LOCATED AT 2301 MAPLE GROVE ROAD IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12; PROVIDING FOR DEPARTMENTAL OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND CONSERVATION; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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7. 2007-774 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $24,030 FROM THE TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND FOR TREE PLANTING AT CALEB PARK, LOCATED AT 10312 OLD GAINESVILLE ROAD IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12; PROVIDING FOR DEPARTMENTAL OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND CONSERVATION; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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8. 2007-771 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM THE COUNCIL DISTRICT 14 ETR BOND FUNDS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT JOHN STOCKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARK LOCTATED AT 4827 CARLISLE ROAD IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 14; 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 CITY PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR DEPARTMENTAL OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND CONSERVATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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9. 2007-772 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $40,000 FROM THE TREE MITIGATION AND RELATED EXPENSE - CHARTER FOR A TREE CANOPY STUDY; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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10. 2006-1012 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, AND THE MAYOR AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SALE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 122.435, ORDINANCE CODE AND SECTION 163.380, FLORIDA STATUTES; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 122.43(b) AND SECTION 122.433, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/18/2006 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
AYES -
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11. 2007-177 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THAT CERTAIN NAMING AGREEMENT FOR JACKSONVILLE EQUESTRIAN CENTER AND RENAMING THE CITY FACILITY TO "SEMANIK EQUESTRIAN CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE" (LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12); AMENDING ORDINANCE SECTION 111.110, ORDINANCE CODE, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE TRUST FUND FROM "CECIL EQUESTRIAN CENTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND" TO "SEMANIK EQUESTRIAN CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND;" APPROPRIATING $920,000 ($75,000 FOR PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S OBLIGATIONS ARISING FROM THE NAMING AGREEMENT, $290,000 TO ESTABLISH A CONTINGENCY FUND FOR THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER PHASE II PROJECT, AND $555,000 SEMANIK EQUESTRIAN CENTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RESERVE), ALL AS INITIATED BY REVISED B.T. 07-104; PROVIDING FOR THE REVERSION OF UNUSED FUNDS TO THE TRUST FUND; AMENDING THE 2006-2011 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2006-789-E FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "EQUESTRIAN CENTER PHASE II"; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 126.204, ORDINANCE CODE, TO PERMIT THE CITY'S DIRECT NEGOTIATION AND SALE OF THE NAMING RIGHTS OF THE CITY'S EQUESTRIAN CENTER IN LIEU OF A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THE NAMING AGREEMENT; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 122.102, ORDINANCE CODE, TO ALLOW THE NAMING OF THE CITY FACILITY FOR A LIVING PERSON (JOHN A [SANDY] SEMANIK) IN ORDER TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THE NAMING AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/20/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/5/2007 - Sub/Rerefer 6-0
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: March 06, 2007
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and REREFER.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
AYES -
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12. 2007-833 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 FUNDING; AMENDING ORDINANCE 2007-551-E TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE ARLINGTON ROAD TOWN CENTER PROJECT FROM $140,000 OF BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN DISTRICT 7 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO $100,000, AS A CONTRIBUTION TO FUNDING PHASE III CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE PLANNING DISTRICT 2 TOWN CENTER (ARLINGTON ROAD) PROJECT; AMENDING THE 2006-2011 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2006-789-E, FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "PLANNING DISTRICT 2 TOWN CENTER" TO RECOGNIZE THE REDUCED FUNDING; AMENDING ORDINANCE 2007-549-E TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE BRIDGE OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA FROM $100,000 TO $25,000; REPEALING ORDINANCE 2007-676-E WHICH APPROPRIATED $98,352.50 ($83,237 FROM ETR BONDS, SERIES 2004 (AUTUMN BONDS) FROM DIST 7 BOND FUNDS & $15,115.50 BJP DIST 7 BOND FUNDS) FOR A 100600 IU22 ULTRASOUND SYSTEM FOR SHANDS JACKSONVILLE EASTSIDE CLINIC; DIRECTING THE CHIEF OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES TO PLACE A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE IN THE FILES OF THE AFFECTED LEGISLATION; AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO AFFECTED CONTRACTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: May 15, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and move as an EMERGENCY.
AYES -
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13. 2007-534 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $707,404 FROM THE SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING: (1) FOR TASERS FOR CORRECTIONS AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $562,400; (2) FOR DIVERSITY TRAINING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,000; (3) TO CRIMESTOPPERS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000; (4) TO THE JUSTICE COALITION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000; (5) TO THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000; AND, (6) TO FAMILIES OF SLAIN CHILDREN, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,004, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 07-134; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/14/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: May 15, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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14. 2007-687 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO (1) EXECUTE AND DELIVER (A) AN AGREEMENT WITH SHANDS JACKSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. AND (B) A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA THROUGH ITS AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, BOTH CONCERNING PAYMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE CITY'S $23,775,594 INDIGENT HEALTH CARE CONTRACT OBLIGATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008, AND (2) TAKE SUCH FURTHER ACTION AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/18/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 19, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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15. 2007-742 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING FEE SIMPLE TITLE, PERPETUAL EASEMENTS FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES, AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT RIGHTS THROUGH CONDEMNATION BY RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN IN CERTAIN LANDS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD AS PART OF THE BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN II PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL TO INSTITUTE APPROPRIATE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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16. 2007-743 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THAT CERTAIN LOAN IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,375,000 MADE TO VESTCOR FUND XXII, LTD., INITIALLY AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ORDINANCE 2002-174-E, AND MODIFIED PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ORDINANCE 2002-579-E, TO COMPLETE THE LOAN MODIFICATION CONTEMPLATED BY ORDINANCE 2002-579-E FOR THAT CERTAIN PROJECT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GREGORY COVE APARTMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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17. 2007-746 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $48,140 FROM THE PROJECT CAPITAL ACCOUNT, FOR NORTH RIVERSIDE COMMUNUITY CENTER DESIGN AND ENGINEERING, FOR REHABILITATION TO 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; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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18. 2007-747 AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE 2003-851-E AND DE-AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF $429,304 FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO FUND MONITORING OF ALTERNATE STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 07-157; AMENDING THE 2006-2011 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2006-789-E FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY GRANT" ("PROJECT") TO REMOVE THE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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19. 2007-748 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2003-251-E BY DE-AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF $495,654 FOR LANDSCAPING MAIN STREET FROM STATE STREET TO FIRST STREET, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 07-158; AMENDING THE 2006-2011 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2006-789-E FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "MAIN STREET STREETSCAPING FROM STATE STREET TO FIRST STREET" ("PROJECT") TO REMOVE THE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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20. 2007-749 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $33,652 (A $25,484 GRANT FROM THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, THROUGH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND $8,168 FROM THE RESERVE FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS) TO DECREASE THE VULNERABILITY OF NINE JACKSONVILLE FIRE & RESCUE FIRE STATIONS TO PROPERTY LOSSES CAUSED BY HIGH WINDS AND RAIN BY RETROFITTING THE STATIONS WITH ALUMINUM STORM SHUTTERS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 07-159; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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21. 2007-750 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $17,500 FROM SELF INSURANCE-INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS TO GROUP HEALTH-INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS IN ORDER TO MOVE THE WAIVER OF PREMIUM LIABILITY TO THE PROPER SUBFUND, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 07-160; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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22. 2007-751 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $165,000 ($162,036.09 FROM THE DUVAL COUNTY ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE TRUST FUND, SECTION 111.230, ORDINANCE CODE, AND $2,963.91 FROM INVESTMENT POOL EARNINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRUST FUND) TO ASSIST RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC., A FLORIDA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, WITH THE COSTS OF RENOVATING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITIES AT 1440 JEFFERSON STREET, 2981 PARENTAL HOME ROAD AND 390 PARK STREET, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 07-161; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; INVOKING THE EXCEPTIONS OF SECTION 126.107(C) AND (E)(EXEMPTIONS), ORDINANCE CODE, WHICH EXEMPT CERTAIN SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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23. 2007-752 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2006-790-E SO AS TO REALLOCATE AND APPROPRIATE THE EXCESS PROGRAM PROJECT FUND BALANCE OF $2,000,000 FROM COUNTYWIDE ACCESS WAY CONSTRUCTION TO PERIODIC MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE PUBLIC WORKS STREETS AND DRAINAGE DIVISION, COUNTY ROAD PROGRAM, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 07-162; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AS THE OVERSIGHT DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/16/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 17, 2007
Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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2nd
24. 2007-785 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND JEA CONVEYING TO JEA FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, CONSERVATION AND ENTERTAINMENT A 10 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT OVER A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY MAKING UP A PART OF RE# 165284-0000, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12, RUNNING WEST FROM HODGES BOULEVARD FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,300 YARDS ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CURRENT JEA EASEMENT IN PATTON PARK, IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE WIDTH OF THE CURRENT JEA EASEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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25. 2007-796 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE BY JEA OF ITS WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OR ITS WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM SUBORDINATED INDEBTEDNESS, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONS, EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM OF JEA; ENTERING INTO CERTAIN COVENANTS WITH JEA AND THE HOLDERS OF SUCH DEBT; PROVIDING THAT THE DEBT INSTRUMENTS APPROVED HEREBY ARE LIMITED OBLIGATIONS OF JEA; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE SALE OF SUCH DEBT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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26. 2007-797 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE BY JEA OF ITS ELECTRIC SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OR ITS ELECTRIC SYSTEM SUBORDINATED REVENUE BONDS, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, IN AN AUTHORIZED ISSUANCE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS, EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM OF JEA, AND PURPOSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, AND OTHER LAWFUL PURPOSES OF JEA RELATING TO SAID ELECTRIC SYSTEM; ENTERING INTO CERTAIN COVENANTS WITH JEA AND THE HOLDERS OF SUCH DEBT; PROVIDING THAT THE DEBT INSTRUMENTS APPROVED HEREBY ARE LIMITED OBLIGATIONS OF JEA; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE SALE OF SUCH DEBT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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27. 2007-800 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL ON RAMONA BOULEVARD BETWEEN CAHOON ROAD AND COWART ROAD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8, FROM LEON C. MARTIN, III AND DEBORAH C. MARTIN, FOR $150,000 FOR A STORMWATER DRAINAGE POND FOR THE CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD - CHAFFEE TO CAHOON PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ALL CLOSING DOCUMENTS, AND OTHERWISE TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURCHASE OF THE REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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28. 2007-801 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND IBM CORPORATION WHICH WILL PROVIDE THE CITY A CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 TO BE USED FOR PROCURING IBM SERIES X INTEL BASED SERVERS TO REPLACE IBM HS20 BLADES; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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29. 2007-815 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM FOR USE OF SECOND GAS TAX FUNDS FOR ROADS FOR THE CITY FOR THE 2007-2008 FISCAL PERIOD, AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 748, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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30. 2007-816 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE 2006-888-E AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS SPECIAL REVENUE BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN AMOUNT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE NOT IN EXCESS OF $141,127,632 OF NET PROJECT FUNDS (AS SUCH AMOUNT MAY BE REVISED FROM TIME TO TIME), FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1) FINANCING A SETTLEMENT PAYMENT IN THE CASE OF NORA WILLIAMS ET AL V. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ET AL, (2) REFUNDING DEBT OUTSTANDING UNDER THE CITY'S COMMERCIAL PAPER PROGRAM, WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 2004-884-E AND (3) FINANCING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS; ESTABLISHING CERTAIN TERMS OF SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AWARD THE SALE OF SAID BONDS ON A NEGOTIATED BASIS AND WAIVING SECTION 104.211 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE WITH RESPECT TO SUCH NEGOTIATED SALE; ESTABLISHING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS FOR SUCH SALE; AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENTS AND/OR OFFERING MEMORANDA WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKINGS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF A DEPUTY REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT AND THE PROVIDERS OF OTHER SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CREDIT FACILITIES AND DEBT SERVICE RESERVE FUND PRODUCTS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING CERTAIN ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND AUTHORIZATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; REPEALING ORDINANCE 2005-1085-E; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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31. 2007-817 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SPECIAL REVENUE BONDS AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED TO AN AMOUNT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE NOT IN EXCESS OF $223,206,029 NET PROJECT FUNDS AND SUPPLEMENTING THE PROJECT LIST TO REVISE THE ITEMS OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED TO BE FINANCED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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32. 2007-818 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, REGARDING RATE REVENUE AND REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS; APPROVING, WITH RESPECT TO THAT PORTION WHICH IS TO BE USED IN CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, THE ISSUANCE OF A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE NOT TO EXCEED $13,000,000 CITY OF TAMPA, FLORIDA VARIABLE RATE REVENUE AND REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA PROJECT), PURSUANT TO SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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33. 2007-786 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,350 ($23,200 FROM TWO GRANTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY THROUGH THE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, WHICH GRANTS BEGIN JULY 1, 2007, AND END SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, AND $27,150 FROM THE RESERVE FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE POSITION OF PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO MANAGE THE CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-004, B.T. 08-005 AND R.C. 08-004; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008; APPROVING POSITION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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34. 2007-787 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE FOR CONTINUING OPERATION AND JOINT USE OF THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A NEW FIVE YEAR AGREEMENT CAN BE NEGOTIATED; INVOKING THE EXEMPTION OF SECTION 126.107(F) (EXEMPTIONS), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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35. 2007-788 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF, THE CONVEYANCE OF THE NORTHERLY 25 FEET OF R. E. # 158796 0100, A PARCEL ON OAK BLUFF LANE IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 ADJACENT TO TWO PARCELS PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED IN ORDINANCE 2005-1178-E, FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (GRANTOR), TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (GRANTEE), TO BE USED FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO OAK BLUFF LANE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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36. 2007-789 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO, A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND ASUTOSH GROUP, LLC FOR THE PERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTION OF STORM WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES ON PARCELS 102 AND 103 IN THE FOURAKER/CAHOON ROAD PROJECT, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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37. 2007-796 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE BY JEA OF ITS WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OR ITS WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM SUBORDINATED INDEBTEDNESS, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONS, EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM OF JEA; ENTERING INTO CERTAIN COVENANTS WITH JEA AND THE HOLDERS OF SUCH DEBT; PROVIDING THAT THE DEBT INSTRUMENTS APPROVED HEREBY ARE LIMITED OBLIGATIONS OF JEA; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE SALE OF SUCH DEBT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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38. 2007-797 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE BY JEA OF ITS ELECTRIC SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OR ITS ELECTRIC SYSTEM SUBORDINATED REVENUE BONDS, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, IN AN AUTHORIZED ISSUANCE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS, EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM OF JEA, AND PURPOSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, AND OTHER LAWFUL PURPOSES OF JEA RELATING TO SAID ELECTRIC SYSTEM; ENTERING INTO CERTAIN COVENANTS WITH JEA AND THE HOLDERS OF SUCH DEBT; PROVIDING THAT THE DEBT INSTRUMENTS APPROVED HEREBY ARE LIMITED OBLIGATIONS OF JEA; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE SALE OF SUCH DEBT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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39. 2007-800 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL ON RAMONA BOULEVARD BETWEEN CAHOON ROAD AND COWART ROAD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8, FROM LEON C. MARTIN, III AND DEBORAH C. MARTIN, FOR $150,000 FOR A STORMWATER DRAINAGE POND FOR THE CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD - CHAFFEE TO CAHOON PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ALL CLOSING DOCUMENTS, AND OTHERWISE TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURCHASE OF THE REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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40. 2007-801 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND IBM CORPORATION WHICH WILL PROVIDE THE CITY A CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 TO BE USED FOR PROCURING IBM SERIES X INTEL BASED SERVERS TO REPLACE IBM HS20 BLADES; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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41. 2007-812 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ANNUAL TAXES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE GENERAL SERVICES DISTRICT AND THE URBAN SERVICES DISTRICTS OF THE CITY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2007; STATING PERCENTAGE DECREASES UNDER THE ROLLED-BACK RATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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42. 2007-813 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT BUDGET FOR 2007-2008; PROVIDING A TABLE OF CONTENTS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND ADOPTING BUDGETS FOR THE 2007-2008 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; ESTABLISHING CAPITAL OUTLAYS; ESTABLISHING CARRYOVERS; PROVIDING FOR BUDGET CONTINGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS; ESTABLISHING THE EMPLOYEE CAP; PROVIDING POSITION REALLOCATIONS AND TEMPORARY HOURS; PROVIDING PROJECTIONS OF FORECASTED GENERAL FUND REVENUES; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY BANKING FUND CAP; PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING SEPTIC TANK FAILURE SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 751, ORDINANCE CODE; APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND ADOPTING BUDGETS FOR THE 2007-2008 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE JEA, THE WATER AND SEWER EXPANSION AUTHORITY, THE JACKSONVILLE AVIATION AUTHORITY, THE JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY, THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND AND THE DOWNTOWN VISION BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING BUDGET RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR AUTO ALLOWANCE RESTRICTIONS AND PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET TRANSFER POWERS; WAIVING SECTION 51.102, ORDINANCE CODE, TO FUND JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION AS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN; WAIVING THE PROVISION IN SECTION 106.219, ORDINANCE CODE, REQUIRING UNIT COST AND SERVICE QUALITY MEASURES; INCORPORATING SCHEDULES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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43. 2007-814 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR (2007-2012) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET (THE "CIP BUDGET") AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (THE "CIP"), AS REQUIRED BY PART 6, CHAPTER 122, ORDINANCE CODE; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT OF THE 2010 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 163.3177, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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44. 2007-819 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $30,605 ($21,849 FROM DISTRICT 14 COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY FUNDS, AND $8,756 FROM PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION); PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE DESIGN CONTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT BELVEDERE PARK LOCATED AT THE 1400 BLOCK OF BELVEDERE STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32205; PROVIDING FOR REVERTER OF FUNDS; APPOINTING THE PARKS RECREATION ENTERTAINMENT AND CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT AS THE OVERSIGHT DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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45. 2007-820 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY, THE 1970 65-FOOT EUGENE JOHNSON BOAT (MP #3178), TO BE SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING ITS SALE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF PART 8, CHAPTER 122, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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46. 2007-825 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $283,084 ($249,063 FROM CLASS III MITIGATION - TRANSFER FROM RETAINED EARNINGS - JONES ROAD AND $34,021 FROM CLASS III MITIGATION - TRANSFER FROM RETAINED EARNINGS - OLD KINGS ROAD) TO CONSTRUCT A CONCESSION STAND FOR SCOTT PARK, LOCATED AT 2745 HAMILTON CIRCLE, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, COUNCIL DISTRICT 10; AMENDING THE 2006-2011 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2006-789-E, FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "SCOTT PARK CONCESSION STAND"; REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND CONSERVATION TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR THE CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008; PROVIDING FOR REVERTER LANGUAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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47. 2007-828 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THAT CERTAIN REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, DATED MARCH 9, 2005, AS AMENDED, BY AND AMONG THE CITY, THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND NU BETA SIGMA CHAPTER OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. (THE "DEVELOPER"), AS APPROVED IN ORDINANCE 2003-1119-E, AND AMENDED IN ORDINANCE 2005-1467-E, AND FURTHER FINANCED IN ORDINANCE 2006-747-E, WHICH PROVIDED FOR THE DEVELOPER TO COMPLETE CERTAIN EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LOT 4, BLOCK 109, LAVILLA, HARTS MAP OF JACKSONVILLE (644 ASHLEY STREET WEST A/K/A/ GENOVAR'S HALL) (THE "PROPERTY") IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9; PROVIDING FOR A 120 DAY STAY OF ALL CITY AND JEDC EFFORTS TO REVERT SAID PROPERTY TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY AND JEDC TO ENGAGE IN MEDIATION WITH DEVELOPER TO RESOLVE ISSUES BETWEEN THE DEVELOPER AND JEDC AND THE CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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48. 2007-829 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOLOMATO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND THE SPLIT PINE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR FINANCIAL ASSURANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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49. 2007-830 AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AND REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND THE FOLLOWING GEORGIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES: MDP BROOKLYN PARK, LLC; MDP BLOCK A, LLC; MDP BLOCK B, LLC; MDP BLOCK C, LLC; MDP BLOCK D, LLC; MDP BLOCK E, LLC; AND MDP BLOCK F, LLC (COLLECTIVELY, "DEVELOPER"), FOR THE SALE OF THREE VACANT LOTS IN THE BROOKLYN AREA TO THE DEVELOPER ENTITIES FOR THE APPRAISED VALUES OF SUCH LOTS AND PURSUANT TO DEVELOPER'S RESPONSE TO A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH LOTS, AND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH LOTS BY DEVELOPER INTO WORKFORCE HOUSING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING A RECAPTURE ENHANCED VALUE GRANT ("REV GRANT") IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2006-119-A IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000; AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS OF THE REV GRANT TO THE DEVELOPER, ALL AS DETAILED IN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, THE SUM TOTAL OF WHICH SHALL NOT EXCEED $3,000,000; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT ("DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE CITY, JEDC AND MDP BROOKLYN PARK, LLC, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS IN AND AROUND THE LOTS TO BE CONVEYED TO DEVELOPER AND TO FACILITATE DEVELOPER'S CONSTRUCTION OF WORKFORCE HOUSING AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT IN THE BROOKLYN NEIGHBORHOOD; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 126, PROCUREMENT CODE, REQUIRING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN ORDER TO ALLOW DEVELOPER TO EFFICIENTLY AND TIMELY CONSTRUCT SUCH IMPROVEMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEVELOPER'S VERTICAL IMPROVEMENTS THAT THE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS WILL SUPPORT; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $394,641 PURSUANT TO THE ATTACHED BT FORM IN ADDITION TO AMOUNTS OTHERWISE APPROPRIATED AS DESCRIBED IN THE BT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE ABOVE AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS, AND AUTHORIZING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE DOCUMENTS; DESIGNATING THE JEDC AS CONTRACT MONITOR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMETN AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AS THE CONTRACT MONITOR OF THE DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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50. 2007-831 AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AND REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC"), HALLMARK PARTNERS, INC., HP/CSD PARTNERS, LLC, AND 200 RIVERSIDE AVENUE, LLP (COLLECTIVELY, "DEVELOPER"), FOR THE CITY'S PURCHASE OF CERTAIN LAND IN THE BROOKLYN AREA OF DOWNTOWN FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $450,000.00, AND THE DEVELOPMENT BY DEVELOPER OF A REGIONAL STORMWATER FACILITY TO SERVE ADJACENT AND NEARBY PROPERTIES FOR PURPOSES OF FACILITING DEVELOPMENT IN THE BROOKLYN AREA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT ("DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE CITY, JEDC AND DEVELOPER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REGIONAL STORMWATER FACILITY AND SURROUNDING PUBLIC OPEN SPACE; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 126, PROCUREMENT CODE, REQUIRING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN ORDER TO ALLOW DEVELOPER TO EFFICIENTLY AND TIMELY CONSTRUCT SUCH IMPROVEMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEVELOPER'S VERTICAL IMPROVEMENTS THAT THE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS WILL SUPPORT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DEVELOPER HP/CSD PARTNERS, LLC, PROVIDING FOR A ONE TIME PAYMENT OF $750,000 BY THE CITY AND THE PERPETUAL MAINTENANCE BY HP/CSD PARTNERS, LLC, OR AN OWNERS' ASSOCIATION FORMED BY SUCH DEVELOPER, OF THE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE SURROUNDING THE REGIONAL STORMWATER FACILITY; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $825,000 PURSUANT TO THE ATTACHED BT FORM IN ADDITION TO AMOUNTS OTHERWISE APPROPRIATED AS DESCRIBED IN THE BT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE ABOVE AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS, AND AUTHORIZING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE DOCUMENTS; DESIGNATING THE JEDC AS CONTRACT MONITOR FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AS THE CONTRACT MONITOR FOR THE DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT; CLOSING AND ABANDONING AND/OR DISCLAIMING, PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED STREETS AT THE REQUEST OF DEVELOPER, TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DEVELOPER'S PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, SUBJECT TO RESERVATION OF AN ALL UTILITIES EASEMENT OVER THE CLOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY: (I) A PORTION OF PRICE STREET, A 33 FOOT OPEN AND IMPROVED RIGHT OF WAY LYING BETWEEN PARK (FORMERLY KNOWN AS PINE STREET) AND MAGNOLIA STREET, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, CREATED BY THE PLATS OF THE MILES PRICE MAP OF BROOKLYN RECORDED IN DEED BOOK "P", PAGE 379 OF THE FORMER PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, ALSO BEING A PART OF BROOKLYN AND ITS EXTENSION, AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK "AJ", PAGES 722, 723 AND 724 AND PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 86 OF SAID FORMER PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY FLORDA; (II) A PORTION OF MAY STREET, A 33 FOOT UNIMPROVED RIGHT OF WAY LYING BETWEEN DORA STREET AND FOREST STREET, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, CREATED BY THE PLATS OF THE MILES PRICE MAP OF BROOKLYN RECORDED IN DEED BOOK "P", PAGE 379 OF THE FORMER PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, ALSO BEING A PART OF BROOKLYN AND ITS EXTENSION, AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK "AJ", PAGES 722, 723 AND 724 AND PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 86 OF SAID FORMER PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY FLORIDA; AND (III) A PORTION OF DORA STREET, A 33 FOOT UNIMPROVED RIGHT OF WAY, LYING BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AVENUE AND THE PORTION OF DORA STREET THAT WAS CLOSED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NUMBER 2002-626-E RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 11099, PAGE 178 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN DISTRICT NUMBER 9, CREATED BY THE PLATS OF THE MILES PRICE MAP OF BROOKLYN RECORDED IN DEED BOOK "P", PAGE 379 OF THE FORMER PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, ALSO BEING A PART OF BROOKLYN AND ITS EXTENSION, AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK "AJ", PAGES 722, 723 AND 724 AND PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 86 OF SAID FORMER PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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51. 2007-832 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO SIGN A CONSENT DECREE FOR REMEDIATING THE BROWN'S DUMP AND JACKSONVILLE ASH SITES ADMINISTERED BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT; WAIVING THE APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 126, ORDINANCE CODE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER CONSULTANT NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE CONSENT DECREE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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52. 2007-836 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND FEES; REPEALING CHAPTER 754 (STORMWATER CODE), ORDINANCE CODE; RE-CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 754 (STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY CODE) AS A NEW STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY CHAPTER PURSUANT TO FLA. STAT. SECTION 403.0893; CREATING A NEW PART 1, CONSISTING OF DECLARATIONS, A SCOPE AND INTENT, DEFINITIONS, ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY, A DIRECTOR, DUTIES AND POWERS, AUTHORITY OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICE CHARGES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES DISTRICT OF THE CONSOLIDATED CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AS SET FORTH IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, EXCLUDING URBAN SERVICES DISTRICTS 2, 3, 4 AND 5 BEING THE CITIES OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH, ATLANTIC BEACH, NEPTUNE BEACH, AND THE TOWN OF BALDWIN; PROVIDING THE BASIS FOR THE RATE AND THE COLLECTION THEREOF, INCLUDING NON AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS; ESTABLISHING A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY TRUST FUND, APPEALS, DELINQUENT CHARGES, AND ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF COLLECTION; CREATING A NEW PART 2, CONSISTING OF STORMWATER DISCHARGES FROM INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES AND CONSTRUCTION SITES, ILLICIT DISCHARGES, REPORTING, CONTROL OF POLUTANT CONTRIBUTION FROM STORMWATER SEWER SYSTEMS CONNECTED TO THE MS4, GENERAL PROHIBITION, EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, LIABILITY FOR POLLUTION ABATEMENT, INDUSTRIAL AND HIGH RISK RUNOFF, INJUNCTIVE RELIEF PROHIBITING DISCHARGE, ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PART 2, AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROMULGATE RULES; PROVIDING THAT THE HISTORY OF THIS CHAPTER SHALL BE PRESERVED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR OPTIONS FOR COLLECTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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53. 2007-837 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOLID WASTE SERVICE FEE FOR COLLECTING, PROCESSING, DISPOSING, RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING OF RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE, INCLUDING YARD WASTE AND RECYCLING; AMENDING AND RETITLING PART 5 (GARBAGE SERVICE CHARGE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL PREMISES) TO PART 5 (SOLID WASTE SERVICE FEE), IN CHAPTER 382 (WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE BY CONTRACTORS AND CITY), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE SERVICE FEE OF FIVE ($5) DOLLARS PER MONTH, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AUTOMATIC INCREASES IN THE FEE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS UP TO A MAXIMUM TWELVE ($12) PER MONTH; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT AND COLLECTION THROUGH BILLING FOR 2008 SERVICES AND THROUGH THE NON AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR SERVICES COMMENCING IN 2009 AND THEREAFTER; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION TO DISCONTINUE SERVICE IN THE EVENT OF NON-PAYMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF COLLECTION OF THE FEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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54. 2007-838 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE JEA AND THE CHARTER, AMENDING ARTICLE 21 (JEA), IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 21.11 OF SAID CHARTER; AMENDING SECTION 21.07 (FISCAL AND BUDGETARY FUNCTIONS) TO AMEND SUBSECTION (C) TO MODIFY THE PURPOSES FOR THE FEES AUTHORIZED THEREIN, AND TO ADD A NEW SECTION 21.07(L) TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF FRANCHISE FEES SETTING A MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM FEE TO THE CITY FROM DESIGNATED REVENUES OF THE JEA ELECTRIC, WATER AND SEWER UTILITY SYSTEMS, NOT INCLUDING URBAN SERVICES DISTRICTS 2-5, COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2008; AUTHORIZING PASS-THROUGH OF SAID FEES; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO INITIATE AND THE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND, BY TWO-THIRDS SUPERMAJORITY, THE AMOUNT OF THE FRANCHISE FEES UP TO A MAXIMUM SIX (6%) PERCENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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55. 2007-839 AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21 (EXECUTIVE BRANCH GENERALLY), PART 2 (EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION) ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EXECUTIVE BRANCH DEPARTMENTAL REORGANIZATION; REPEALING CHAPTER 22 (AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT); REPEALING CHAPTER 23 (COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT); CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 23 (CENTRAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT) TO INCLUDE A DIRECTOR, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, FLEET, HUMAN RESOURCES, PROCUREMENT, AND PUBLIC INFORMATION DIVISIONS; AMENDING AND RENAMING CHAPTER 24 (ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT) TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, TO INCLUDE A DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR, AND TREASURY, ACCOUNTING/COMPTROLLER, RISK MANAGEMENT, AND BUDGET DIVISIONS; REPEALING CHAPTER 26 (PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY DEPARTMENT); REPEALING CHAPTER 28 (PARKS, RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT, AND CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT); CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 28 (RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) AND PROVIDING FOR A DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR, AND BEHAVIORAL AND HUMAN SERVICES, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, AND WATERFRONT MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMING DIVISIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 30 (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT) TO AMEND PART 3 (CURRENT PLANNING DIVISION), TO REPEAL PARTS 4 (TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DIVISION), 5 (STRATEGIC PLANNING DIVISION) AND 6 (RESERVED), AND TO CREATE NEW PARTS 4 (COMMUNITY PLANNING DIVISION), 5 (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION), AND 6 (BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION); AMENDING CHAPTER 32 (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT) TO INCLUDE A DIRECTOR, TWO DEPUTY DIRECTORS, AND ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, RIGHT OF WAY AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, REAL ESTATE, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND SOLID WASTE DIVISIONS; REPEALING CHAPTER 33 (HUMAN RESOURSES DEPARTMENT); AMENDING AND RENAMING CHAPTER 35 (ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT, TO INCLUDE A DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR, AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, MOSQUITO CONTROL, ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL, MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE, AND PARKING FACILITIES AND ENFORCEMENT DIVISIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 55 (HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT) TO REMOVE THE PROPERTY SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES; AMENDING SECTION 17.06 (APPLICABILITY OF CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM TO EMPLOYEES OF CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT) OF ARTICLE 17 (CIVIL SERVICE) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO CORRECT CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPTIONS BASED ON THE REORGANIZATION; PROVIDING THAT THE AUTHORITY, PRIVILEGES, RIGHTS, DUTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR RELATIONSHIPS OF THE CITY'S CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OR INDEPENDENT AGENCIES AND THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (JEDC) WILL NOT BE DIMINISHED OR ENHANCED BY THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR TRANSITION AND CODIFICATION OF THE TABLE OF CONTENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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56. 2007-739 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 4 (RESOURCE RECOVERY PROGRAM), CHAPTER 380 (SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT), SECTION 380.403 (PROGRAM ESTABLISHED; RULE MAKING AUTHORITY), ORDINANCE CODE, TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS THAT THE FUNDS BE USED WITHIN A CERTAIN RADIUS OF THE LANDFILL; AMENDING SECTION 380.405 (HOST FEE; DISTRIBUTION FORMULA; LATE CHARGE FOR DELINQUENT PAYMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ALLOW FUNDS TO BE USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE JACKSONVILLE EQUESTRIAN CENTER; PROVIDING FOR A PROSEPCTIVE EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/18/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: August 06, 2007
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and APPROVE.
AYES -
NAYS - Clark, Graham, Joost, ( 3 )
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