FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

November 03,2008

 

MICHAEL CORRIGAN, CHAIR

 

CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

 

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, held in Council Chambers, City Hall, Jacksonville, Florida, November 03,2008.  The meeting was called to order at 2:02 P.M. by Committee Chair Michael Corrigan. The meeting adjourned at 3:06 P.M.

 

 

 

            Members in Attendance:                                                             Staff Attendance:

 

CM Michael Corrigan, Chair                                                                       Jessica Morales, Legislative Aide

            CM Daniel Davis, Vice Chair – Arrived 2:07                                     Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor

             CM Art Graham- Arrived 2:27 and left 2:47                                    Janice Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor

             CM Warren Jones                                                                          Jeff Clements, Chief of Research

             CM Stephen Joost                                                                           Peggy Sidman, General Counsel

             CM Clay Yarborough                                                                      Steve Rohan, General Counsel

                                                                                                                  Sherry Hall, Administration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

Council President Fussell  (2008-918)

CM Hyde (2008-911)

Dan Kleman  (2008-656)

Wight Greger  (2008-845)

Cynthia Nixon  (2008-850)

 

 

Presentation by Mickey Miller, Chief Financial Officer, regarding the quarterly update on the City’s Operating Portfolio for the period ending September 30, 2008.

1.    2008-918   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2008-555-E REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 BUDGET, STRIKING PART IV, JACKSONVILLE AVIATION AUTHORITY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW PART IV, JACKSONVILLE AVIATION AUTHORITY; AMENDING THE 2008-2013 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2008-555-E TO REMOVE ALL PROJECTS RELATING TO CRAIG AIRPORT RUNWAY EXTENSION FROM THE CIP; ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL COUNCIL CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: October 21, 2008

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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2.    2008-911   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION IN EMPLOYMENT FOR EX-OFFENDERS; CREATING A NEW PART 6 (EX-OFFENDER CONSIDERATION AND OPPORTUNITY) TO CHAPTER 116 (EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO PROVIDE FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION IN EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTAIN EX-OFFENDERS; REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION; EXEMPTING THE FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS SET FORTH IN SECTION 400.215(B), ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING PART 1 (GENERAL REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 126 (PROCUREMENT CODE) BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 126.111 (EX-OFFENDER RE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN CITY CONTRACTORS TO AGREE TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR EX-OFFENDERS, AND TO REPORT TO AND COOPERATE WITH THE CITY REGARDING EX-OFFENDER REENTRY OPPORTUNITIES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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3.    2008-656   A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF FIRE AND RESCUE IMPROVEMENTS AS DETAILED IN THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT'S FIRE STUDY REPORT DATED JULY 14, 2008 ("REPORT"), AND DESIGNATING THE FIRST FIVE YEARS (FY 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 AND 2013) OF APPENDIX "C" OF THE REPORT AS THE FIRE AND RESCUE STATION CAPITAL PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 421, ORDINANCE CODE (FIRE AND RESCUE CAPITAL PROGRAM); FUNDING OF THE PROGRAM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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4.    2008-721   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,489,430, SUCH APPROPRIATION BEING COMPRISED OF (1) $300,000 FROM THE TREE MITIGATION AND RELATED EXPENSE-CHARTER FOR A COUNTY-WIDE PARK CANOPY STUDY, AND (2) $2,189,430 FROM THE TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND FOR LANDSCAPING AND TREE PLANTING ($151,790 FOR LANDSCAPING IN RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE, $147,665 FOR LANDSCAPING IN THE DELLWOOD AVENUE NEIGHBORHOODS, $250,000 FOR LANDSCAPING THE EAST SIDE OF SPRINGFIELD, $111,925 FOR LANDSCAPING THE S-LINE, $28,050 FOR LANDSCAPING THE GOLFAIR CORRIDOR, AND $1,500,000 FOR COUNTY-WIDE TREE PLANTING), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-165; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; AMENDING THE 2007-2012 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2007-814-E TO AUTHORIZE A PRIORITY 1 STATUS FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "TREE MITIGATION AND TREE PROTECTION"; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE RIGHT OF WAY AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/2/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: September 03, 2008

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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5.    2008-724   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $215,000 IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FROM THE PROJECTS ENTITLED "REPLACE FIRE STATION #5" AND "NEW FIRE STATION #59," BOTH OF WHICH HAVE BEEN COMPLETED RECENTLY, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPECIAL EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING FOR FIRE STATION #4 AT 639 WEST DUVAL STREET IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-170; AMENDING THE 2007-2012 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2007-814-E TO INCREASE THE FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "RENOVATE FIRE STATION #4 (2 BAY)," AND TO REDUCE THE FUNDING FOR THE PROJECTS ENTITLED "REPLACE FIRE STATION #5" AND "NEW FIRE STATION #59"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/2/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Graham, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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6.    2008-845   A RESOLUTION, UPON AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DUE AUTHORIZATION AND THE MAKING OF FINDINGS, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ITS HOMEOWNER MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN ORIGINAL AGGREGATE FACE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MORTGAGE LOANS ORIGINATED BY PARTICIPATING LOCAL LENDING INSTITUTIONS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OR REHABILITATION OF NEW OR EXISTING OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES SITUATED IN DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA OR PURCHASING SECURITIES EVIDENCING INTERESTS IN OR BACKED BY A POOL OF SUCH MORTGAGE LOANS, INCLUDING SECURITIES GUARANTEED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR AGENCIES THEREOF OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE AUTHORITY PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND VOLUME CAP ALLOCATION FROM THE REGIONAL POOL FOR DUVAL COUNTY; REQUIRING ADDITIONAL COUNCIL APPROVAL PRIOR TO THE SALE OF THE BONDS; DETERMINING CREDIT NOT BEING PLEDGED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 21, 2008

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Graham, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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7.    2008-846   A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE DUVAL COUNTY BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROGRAM AND ITS WILLINGNESS BOTH TO CONTINUE AS LOCAL SPONSOR OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT ("PROJECT") AND ALSO TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY LOCAL COST SHARE FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MONITORING OF THE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 21, 2008

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Graham, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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8.    2008-848   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ("SJRWMD") AND THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), JOINT PURCHASERS OF THE JULINGTON DURBIN CREEK PRESERVE ("PRESERVE"), TO PROVIDE FOR JOINT MANAGEMENT OF THE PRESERVE, WITH THE CITY BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC ACCESS AND RECREATION AND SJRWMD BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 21, 2008

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Graham, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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9.    2008-850   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $50,029 ($49,299 FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND $730 THROUGH REALIGNMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENDITURES) TO THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION SPECIAL REVENUE GRANT FUND - REFUGEE CHILD CARE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE SERVICES TO REFUGEE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN DUVAL COUNTY UNDER THE REFUGEE CHILD CARE PROGRAM GRANT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-187; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS INTO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Graham, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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10.    2008-851   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE 2006-2007 DUVAL SOIL AND WATER MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS CONTRACT (#5296-30) SO AS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF THE MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATION AND ALL REPORTING DATES, WITH NO LAPSE IN FUNDING, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2009, THUS EFFECTIVELY ALLOWING THE CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; WAIVING SECTION 118.301(A)(5), ORDINANCE CODE, RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION PROCESS AND THE TIMELINESS OF THE USE OF FUNDS TO THE EXTENT SAID PROVISION IS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 21, 2008

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Graham, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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11.    2008-912   AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF PROPERTY ON BRADY ROAD; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO CLOSE AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS, DEEDS AND CLOSING DOCUMENTS, AND TO OTHERWISE TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S PURCHASE AND ACQUISITION OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF PROPERTY OF 5.5+ ACRES, IDENTIFIED AS 12003 BRADY ROAD, R. E. NUMBER 106069-0000, LOCATED ON BRADY ROAD NEAR ORANGE PICKERS ROAD IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6, FROM GEORGE T. HOWELL, JR. AND HIS WIFE SHIRLEY L. HOWELL, FOR $900,000 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S STANDARD REAL ESTATE DIVISION REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, AFTER REVIEW OF THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, FOR DEVELOPMENT AS A PARK;  APPROPRIATING $900,000 FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 BETTER JACKSONVILLE, RIVER CITY RENAISSANCE, AUTUMN BONDS AND PARKS AND RECREATION CAPITAL ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDS;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 21, 2008

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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12.    2008-916   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM ETR BONDS, SERIES 2004 (AUTUMN BONDS) FROM THE COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 EXCISE TAX REVENUE BOND ACCOUNT, TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE FIRST TEE OF JACKSONVILLE., INC. TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LEARNING CENTER; FINDING A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE; 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 AND BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE AND THE CORPORATE SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND FIRST TEE, AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE, SUBLEASE AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,  AND FIRST TEE OF JACKSONVILLE, INC.; PROVIDING FOR REVERTER / DEFAULT PROVISIONS; APPOINTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 21, 2008

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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13.    2008-920   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $153,011.17 FROM THE TRAIL RIDGE MITIGATION FUNDS ($12,741.30 FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING FEES, PUBLIC WORKS INTERNAL CHARGES, AND $140,269.87 HDR ENGINEERING, INC. PROJECT AND DESIGN FEES) FOR THE MAXVILLE PARK EXPANSION PHASE I; AMENDING THE 2008-2013 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2008-555-E, FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "MAXVILLE PARK EXPANSION- PHASE I"; PROVIDING FOR A PROCUREMENT DIRECTIVE; DESIGNATING THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO OVERSEE FUNDING THE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 21, 2008

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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14.    2008-924   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ("MOA") BETWEEN THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE JACKSONVILLE AVIATION AUTHORITY TO FACILITATE COOPERATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY AT THE CECIL COMMERCE CENTER, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE MOA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE MOA BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND CHAIRMAN OF THE JEDC AND DESIGNATING JEDC AS MOA MONITOR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 21, 2008

 

Recommend be READ for the SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: November 03, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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15.    2008-946   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $430,000 FROM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT TO THE SMG ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO REIMBURSE THE GATOR BOWL ASSOCIATION FOR THE $430,000 PAYMENT IT MADE TO THE ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE ("ACC") IN SETTLEMENT OF THE TICKET SALE DEFICIENCY FROM THE 2007 ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IN JACKSONVILLE, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-188; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Recommend to WITHDRAW.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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16.    2008-957   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE ACCESS AND USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (CITY) AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP), TO PROVIDE DEP WITH ACCESS TO AND USE OF A PORTION OF THE CITY'S YELLOW WATER CREEK TRAILHEAD PARK FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING STATION TO DEVELOP STATEWIDE MERCURY TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) AND EMISSION REDUCTION PLANS, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WITH OPTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSIONS; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Recommend to AMEND and Read 2nd & Rerefer.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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2ND READINGS

 

17.    2008-926   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND JACKSONVILLE MARITIME MUSEUM SOCIETY, INC. ("LICENSEE") FOR THE PURPOSE OF LICENSEE'S OPERATING THE JACKSONVILLE MARITIME MUSEUM AT THE PUBLICLY OWNED BUILDING AT 1015 MUSEUM CIRCLE, FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR, WITH TWO (2) ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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18.    2008-927   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND JACKSONVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. ("LICENSEE") FOR THE PURPOSE OF LICENSEE'S OPERATING THE JACKSONVILLE HISTORICAL CENTER AT THE PUBLICLY OWNED BUILDING AT 300-C WHARFSIDE WAY, FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR, WITH TWO (2) ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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19.    2008-928   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND JACKSONVILLE TRACK CLUB, INC. ("LICENSEE") FOR ACCESS TO AND USE OF A PORTION OF BAKER SKINNER PARK, AT 7641 POWERS AVENUE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF LICENSEE'S PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, AT LICENSEE'S OWN EXPENSE, SAID LICENSE AGREEMENT HAVING A MAINTENANCE TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS, COMMENCING UPON COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, WITH TWO (2) THREE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS, AT $1.00 PER YEAR; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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20.    2008-932   AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING $3,100,000 IN ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM REHABILITATION PROJECT, A BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN PROJECT, BY REDUCING THE APPROVED FUNDING FOR, AND TRANSFERRING SUCH FUNDING FROM, THE PW/JEA JOINT PROJECTS TO THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM REHABILITATION PROJECT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-016; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; AMENDING THE 2008-2013 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2008-555-E FOR THE PROJECTS ENTITLED "PW/JEA JOINT PROJECTS," AND "DRAINAGE SYSTEM REHAB"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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21.    2008-938   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A UTILITY EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND JEA, GRANTING JEA, AT NO COST, A UTILITY EASEMENT TO ALLOW FOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING UTILITIES PRESENTLY LOCATED ON CITY PROPERTY, AND THE EXPANSION OF A DRAINAGE POND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BUNCHE DRIVE AND CLEVELAND ROAD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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22.    2008-939   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A UTILITY EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND TECO PEOPLES GAS (TECO), GRANTING TECO, AT NO COST, A UTILITY EASEMENT TO ALLOW FOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING UTILITIES PRESENTLY LOCATED ON CITY PROPERTY, AND THE EXPANSION OF A DRAINAGE POND NEAR BUNCHE DRIVE AND CLEVELAND ROAD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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23.    2008-940   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A STIPULATION AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, GEORGIA SOUTHERN AND FLORIDA RAILWAY COMPANY, AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT), PROVIDING FOR THE OPENING OF THE CHAFFEE ROAD HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSING FOR THE WEST LAKES DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT (DRI); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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24.    2008-941   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE, A NOTICE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY TRANSFER CONVEYING A RIGHT-OF-WAY OVER A PORTION OF MERRILL ROAD, AT THE INTERSECTION OF MERRILL ROAD AND SOUTHSIDE BOULEVARD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1, PART OF THE STATE ROAD 9-A INTERCHANGE, TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) AT NO COST SO THAT FDOT CAN TAKE OVER RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ADD SUCH RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE FDOT ROAD SYSTEM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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25.    2008-942   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE, A NOTICE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY TRANSFER CONVEYING A RIGHT-OF-WAY OVER A PORTION OF GIRVIN ROAD, MT. PLEASANT ROAD AND MCCORMICK ROAD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICTS 1, 2 AND 3, PART OF THE STATE ROAD 9-A INTERCHANGE, TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) AT NO COST SO THAT FDOT CAN TAKE OVER RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ADD SUCH RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE FDOT ROAD SYSTEM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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26.    2008-943   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ('CITY") AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT") ALLOWING FDOT TO UNDERTAKE THE CLARK ROAD ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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27.    2008-944   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ('CITY") AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT") ALLOWING FDOT TO UNDERTAKE THE PROJECT EXTENDING 44TH STREET FROM NORWOOD AVENUE TO GOLFAIR BOULEVARD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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28.    2008-945   AN ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 122.803, ORDINANCE CODE, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO DELETE PROPERTY FROM THE TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; REQUIRING FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COUNCIL AUDITORS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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29.    2008-947   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $73,197 (A $21,119 CONTINUATION GRANT FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND $52,078 FROM THE RESERVE FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS) TO PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER THE 2008-2009 HAZARDOUS ANALYSIS AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT"), FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 1, 2008, AND JUNE 30, 2009, TO PAY AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SENIOR PLANNER TO COMPLETE THE WORK OUTLINED IN THE AGREEMENT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-006; APPROVING POSITION, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-007; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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30.    2008-948   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,699 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM INCOME RECAPTURED FROM THE SALE OF THE RENOVATED HOUSES AT 635 SAILFISH DRIVE EAST ($7,056) AND 45 LEWIS STREET ($3,613) TO THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SEPTIC TANK TO SEWER CONVERSION (UTILITY TAP-IN PROGRAM) AT ATLANTIC BEACH, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-007; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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31.    2008-949   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $50,637 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) PROGRAM SO AS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RESOURCES NEEDED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE APPROVED 2007-2008 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN OUTLINED IN THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PREPAREDNESS AND ASSISTANCE BASE GRANT PROGRAM, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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32.    2008-950   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING, AT THE REQUEST OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, THE EXISTING GASOLINE STORAGE TANK INSPECTION FUND BALANCE OF $87,354 INTO THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 OPERATING ACCOUNT FOR THE GASOLINE STORAGE TANK INSPECTION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL & COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT, FOR THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2008, TO JUNE 30, 2009, SO AS TO INCREASE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR PROGRAM EXPENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND PRODUCTS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-010; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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33.    2008-951   AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $9,000 IN PREVIOUSLY BUDGETED FUNDS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT'S CODE ENFORCEMENT OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES ACCOUNT TO ITS CODE ENFORCEMENT SALARIES PART TIME ACCOUNT TO FUND THE PART-TIME SALARY OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST TRAINING EMPLOYEES ON CURRENT LAW AND THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION CODE, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-013; APPROVING TEMPORARY HOURS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-031; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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34.    2008-952   AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $50,000 PREVIOUSLY BUDGETED FOR MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND POSTAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE/ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SALARIES PART TIME ACCOUNT TO FUND SALARIES FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES FOR THE PET LICENSING PROGRAM AT THE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL FACILITY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-014; APPROVING TEMPORARY HOURS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-008 AND R.C. 09-009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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35.    2008-953   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $100,000 IN GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE LOWER EASTSIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE III PROJECT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-015; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; AMENDING THE 2008-2013 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2008-555-E TO INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "LOWER EASTSIDE DRAINAGE IMP. PHASE III"; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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36.    2008-954   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING $684,755 ($379,253 IN PRIOR YEARS' HOME MULTI-FAMILY FUNDS AND $305,502 IN PRIOR YEARS' STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP ("SHIP") UNALLOCATED FUNDS) TO THE HEADSTART TO HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM IN ORDER TO PROVIDE DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO A MINIMUM OF 45 LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-018; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; 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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37.    2008-955   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $20,260 FROM THE COURTS INNOVATIONS/JUDICIAL SUPPORT MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND CHARGES ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO COVER 2200 PART-TIME HOURS FOR COURT EMPLOYEES ASSISTING JUDGES AND PROVIDING OTHER SERVICES DEEMED NECESSARY TO THE JUDICIARY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-019; APPROVING TEMPORARY HOURS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-053; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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38.    2008-956   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, CONTRACT NUMBER 014128 WITH THE  FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL MATCHING FUNDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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39.    2008-966   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT AND NORTHEAST FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY (NEFCAA) TO PROVIDE $300,000 IN PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FUNDING AS SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR NEFCAA'S OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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40.    2008-967   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT AND THE CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY MAKING $741,365 IN FUNDING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED TO THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP ("SHIP") MULTI-FAMILY PROGRAM, AVAILABLE TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF TEENAGE GIRLS FROM THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM WITH CHILDREN, AND OF WOMEN ON WELFARE; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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41.    2008-968   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, DOCUMENTS PROVIDING FOR THE RESTRUCTURING OF TWO LOAN AGREEMENTS, A STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) LOAN AGREEMENT IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $251,774.84 AND A HOME LOAN AGREEMENT IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $441,000, BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS OF JACKSONVILLE ("COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS") SO AS TO RECHARACTERIZE EACH LOAN AS INTEREST FREE, EXTEND THE DUE DATE OF EACH LOAN BY FIFTEEN YEARS, AND FORGIVE EACH LOAN AT THE RATE OF 1/15 OF THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL BALANCE FOR EACH YEAR THAT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CONTINUES TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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42.    2008-976   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CHAPTER 118 (PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT APPROPRIATIONS), PART 6 (CULTURAL SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM) ORDINANCE CODE; AMENDING SECTION (RELEASE OF APPROPRIATIONS) TO ALLOW ADVANCE QUARTERLY FUNDING AND TO CLARIFY REPORTING SCHEDULE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING 2008-2009 CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 118 PART 6 TO BE EXECUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHANGE HEREIN; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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