JACKSONVILLE
RESEARCH DIVISION
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
November 6, 2007
2:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
1st floor, City Hall
117 W. Duval Street
The Committee was called to
order by the Chair at 2:12 p.m.
Attendance: Council
Members Graham (Chair), Joost, Johnson, Gaffney, M. Jones, Bishop,
Fussell. Marilyn Allen, Legislative Services; Steve
Rohan, Office of General Counsel; Janice Billy, Council Auditor’s Office; Adam
Hollingsworth, Administration; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.
Guests (on ORD 2007-1045):
C/M Lee, Council President Davis, Cindy Laquidara, Office of General Counsel,
Tony Boselli and Rosyln
Phillips, Director, Recreation & Community Services Department.
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Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1. 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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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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BILL SUMMARY F: Defer |
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DEFER |
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2. 2006-794 |
RESO
Making Findings; Designating Soutel/Moncrief
Community Redev Area as Jax
Brownfield Area for Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev. (Dist 10-Jones)
(Howard) (Req of Mayor) |
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1.
7/25/2006 CO Introduced: ECID,TEUS |
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8/1/2006 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/1/2006 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/8/2006 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; ECID (RCD 7/1/07),TEUS (TEU 7/1/07) |
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TEU: Defer DEFER |
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3. 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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BILL SUMMARY TEU: Defer F: Defer DEFER |
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4. 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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BILL SUMMARY F: Withdraw WITHDRAW 6-0 |
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5. 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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2.
9/11/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Defer DEFER |
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6. 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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BILL SUMMARY F: Amend/Approve AMEND(F)/APPROVE 6-0 The Amendment attaches a list of the 21 reef
sites; changes oversight department to Environmental Compliance Department;
allows Mayor or designee to sign; places on file revised agreements. |
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7. 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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10/15/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/16/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/23/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Approve APPROVE 6-0 |
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8. 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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10/15/2007 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 10/15/2007 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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10/16/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/23/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS,RCD |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Approve PHS: Approve APPROVE 6-0 |
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9. 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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10/15/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/16/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/23/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Sub/Approve SUB/APPROVE 6-0 (RCD Sub adopts an amended Finance
sub. The amended Sub addresses the
management and use of the community center). There
was an extensive discussion of the bill.
C/M Lee sought to defer the bill, citing problems that the community
had with the terms of the lease agreement.
Tony Boselli explained the objectives of the
Foundation’s work. |
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10. 2007-1082 |
RESO
Auth Kirby-Smith Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #1209 to erect a
Historical Marker Commemorating the 1914 United Confederate Veterans Reunion
in Confederate Park; Auth Rec & Community Svcs Dept to Coordinate & Oversee the Installation;
Reaffirming Monument Name as "Monument to the Women of the Southern
Confederacy" & Directing Use of the Proper Name. (Clements) (C/M
Johnson & Gaffney) |
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1.
10/9/2007 CO Introduced: RCD |
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10/16/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/23/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD |
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BILL SUMMARY APPROVE 6-0 |
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11. 2007-1093 |
ORD
Approp $3,109 from Project Capital Acct for North
Riverside Community Ctr for Stump Removal & 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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1.
10/9/2007 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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10/15/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 10/15/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/16/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/23/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,RCD |
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BILL SUMMARY R: Amend/Approve F: Amend/Approve AMEND(F)/APPROVE 6-0 The
amendment changes the appropriation amount to $3,810.09; adds air &
heating unit and chains and locks for gates to list of projects; attaches
revised contract amendment for dollar change and list of projects. |
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12. 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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1.
10/9/2007 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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10/15/2007 F Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer
5-0; 10/15/2007 R Amend/Read 2nd
& Rerefer 5-0 |
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10/16/2007 RCD Amend/Read 2nd &
Rerefer 5-0 |
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2.
10/23/2007 CO PH AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F. RCD |
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BILL SUMMARY R: Defer F: Defer DEFER |
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13. 2007-1100 |
RESO
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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1.
10/9/2007 CO Introduced: F,RCD |
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10/15/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/16/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/23/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD |
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BILL SUMMARY F:Approve APPROVE 6-0 |
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14. 2007-1110 |
RESO
Apv Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth of its
Homeowner Mtg Rev Bonds of $40,000,000 to Purchase Mtg Loans Originated by Participating Local Lending
Institutions for Purchase or Rehab of Single Family Residences or Purchasing
Securities Evidencing Interests in such Mtg Loans;
Auth Appl for Private Activity Bond Volume Cap;
Require Addnl Council Apv Prior to Sale of Bonds.
(Chastain) (Req of JHFA) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code held by JHFA - 10/10/07 |
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10/23/2007 CO Introduced: F,RCD |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd & rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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15. 2007-1134 |
ORD
Auth 4th Amend to Stadium Lease with Gator Bowl Assn, Inc for the 2007 ACC
Championship Game to Acknowledge Pymt Guaranties to
ACC for any Ticket Sales Rev Deficiency, First by the Association for
$500,000, Next by the TDC of $250,000, then City Provides (1) 3rd Contingent Pymt Guaranty for any Deficiency of $500,000; (2)
Provision of Ancillary Spec Events for the 2007 Game of $200,000; Provide for
JEDC Oversight. (Chastain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07 |
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10/23/2007 CO Introduced: F,RCD |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd & rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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16. 2007-1135 |
ORD
Auth 1st Amend to the Enhanced Municipal Svcs
Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Downtown Vision Inc to Reflect Changes Required
due to Repeal of Article 20 (Downtown Dev Authority), City Charter. ( Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07 |
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10/23/2007 CO Introduced: F,RCD |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd & rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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17. 2007-1138 |
ORD
Approp $45,222 from Cuba Hunter Acct to Purchase a
Mobile Home & Associated Costs & Install Voice Data & Circuitry
Panels for Fire Station #28; Provide for Return of Unspent Funds; Provide Procuremt Directive. (Sidman) (C/M Redman) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07 |
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10/23/2007 CO Introduced: F,PHS, RCD |
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F: Read 2nd & rerefer PHS: Read 2nd & rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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18. 2007-1139 |
ORD
Approp $20,000 from Dist ETR Bond Funds (to Join
$20,000 from PTA) for a Playscape for Crystal
Springs Elementary School Park at 1200 Hammond Blvd; Waive Requiremts of Ord 2004-998-E
& Sec 106.315 for Funds Use on Municipal Propty;
Invoke Sec 126.107(g) to Auth Direct Contracting with contract Connections,
Inc; Provide for Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 12-Davis) (Sidman)
(C/P Davis) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07 |
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10/23/2007 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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BILL SUMMARY R: Read 2nd & rerefer F: Read 2nd & rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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19. 2007-1147 |
RESO
Urging Gov Crist & Fla Legislature to Reauthorize the Sadowski Affordable
Housing Act State & Local Housing Trust Fund & Repeal the Cap on
Housing Trust Fund Allocations & Approp the
full Revenues of the Trust Fund for Housing Purposes; Directing Distribution
of this Reso. (Clements) (C/M Joost) |
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10/23/2007 CO Introduced: R,RCD |
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BILL SUMMARY R: Read 2nd & rerefer EMERG/AMEND/APPROVE 6-0 The
amendment added the emergency language to the bill’s title |
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20. 2007-1183 |
ORD
Auth an Interlocal Agreemt bet City, Baldwin,
Atlantic Bch, Neptune Bch, Jacksonville Bch &
Duval County School Bd to Coordinate Location &
Dev of Public School Facilities throughout Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07 |
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1.
10/23/2007 CO Introduced: F,RCD |
F:
Read 2nd & rerefer
READ 2ND & REREFER
The Recreation & Community Development Committee did a
voice vote to approve the Finance’s Analysis of NWJEDF Underwriter RFP (See
Attached Sheet).
There being no
further business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
John J. Jackson,
Council Research Division, (904) 630-1729