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FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
October 20,2008
MICHAEL CORRIGAN, CHAIR
CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of
Members
in Attendance: Staff Attendance:
CM Michael
Corrigan, Chair Jessica Morales,
Legislative Aide
CM Daniel
Davis, Vice Chair -Excused Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor
CM
Art Graham Janice Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor
CM
Warren Jones
Jeff Clements, Chief of Research
CM
Stephen Joost – Arrived 2:05
Peggy Sidman, General Counsel
CM
Clay Yarborough Steve
Rohan, General Counsel
Sherry
Hall, Administration
Others in Attendance:
CM Johnson
PRESENTATION by Kerri
Stewart regarding take home city vehicles
1.
2006-883 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A LEASE BETWEEN THE
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, INC., AND CITY OF JACKSONVILLE FOR CERTAIN
PREMISES AT 9680 ARGYLE FOREST BOULEVARD FOR USE BY THE TAX COLLECTOR FOR
OFFICE SPACE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/14/2006 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: August 15, 2006
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 17, 2008
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: October 20, 2008
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
AYES - Corrigan, Graham,
Jones, Webb, ( 4 )
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2.
2007-1207 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING
FIRE STATION #5, LOCATED AT 347 RIVERSIDE AVENUE, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA; MAKING
FINDINGS; DIRECTING THE PRESERVATION AND RELOCATION OF FIRE STATION NUMBER 5
CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS WITH FIDELITY NATIONAL
FINANCIAL, INC. AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE 2005-503-E; PROVIDING FOR A STUDY AND
A RECOMMENDATION TO FACILITATE THE RELOCATION OF FIRE STATION NUMBER 5, AND AN
APPROPRIATION THEREFORE; PROVIDING FOR THE STUDY AND RECOMMENDATION TO BE
COMPLETED BY MARCH 31, 2008; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/19/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: November 20, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: October 20, 2008
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan, Graham,
Jones, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )
NAYS - Joost, ( 1 )
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3.
2008-828 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $153,562 ($115,172 FROM THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT (FDEM) AND $38,390 FROM THE HURRICANE LOSS MITIGATION PROGRAM) AS
REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER, AS INITIATED BY
B.T. 08-184; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT FOR THE NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE AND FDEM AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; AMENDING THE 2008-2013 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2008-555-E TO ADD FUNDING TO THE PROJECT ENTITLED "NW
COMMUNITY CENTER (DESIGN REFUND)"; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/6/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 07, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: October 20, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan, Graham,
Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )
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4.
2008-830 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $858,712.72 FROM THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(JEDC) FUND BALANCE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008
METROPOLITAN PARKING SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT LOAN PAYMENT, AS INITIATED BY B.T.
08-186; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/6/2008
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 07, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: October 20, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan, Graham,
Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )
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5.
2008-831 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO SUBMIT, THE HUGUENOT MEMORIAL PARK
MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ACQUISITION AND RESTORATION COUNCIL (ARC) FOR ARC'S APPROVAL, SUCH APPROVAL
BEING A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO THE CITY'S LEASING OF LANDS FROM THE STATE OF
FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (LEASE #3101) AND
THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (LEASE # DACW17-1-80-2) IN THAT THE CITY IS
REQUIRED TO OPERATE HUGUENOT MEMORIAL PARK PURSUANT TO A MANAGEMENT PLAN
APPROVED BY ARC; PROVIDING FOR CITY
OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/6/2008
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 07, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
JAX WATERWAYS: October 09, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: October 20, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan, Graham,
Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )
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6.
2008-834 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF BALDWIN FOR LIFE SUPPORT AND FIRE
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/6/2008
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 07, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: October 20, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan, Graham,
Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )
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7.
2008-925 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING
WHICH WILL HELP PAY FOR STUDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND THE 2008
FLORIDA COASTAL SCHOOL OF LAW/JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT, AS
INITIATED BY B.T. 09-012; WAIVING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 111.755
(ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND) AND 360.602 (USES OF FUND), ORDINANCE CODE;
REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Recommend
to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.
AYES
- Corrigan, Graham, Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )
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2ND
8.
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
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9.
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
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10.
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
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11.
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
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12.
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
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13.
2008-897 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING
THE LIST OF ERRORS, DISCOUNTS AND INSOLVENCIES ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE CITY FOR
THE 2007 NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS; CERTIFYING THE LIST OF ERRORS, DOUBLE
ASSESSMENTS, DISCOUNTS AND INSOLVENCIES ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE CITY FOR THE
YEAR 2007; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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14.
2008-900 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $75,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY PLANNING DIVISION PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES TO PROVIDE A STUDY OF THE MANATEE HABITAT AND USAGE AND HUMAN USAGE OF
THE ST. JOHNS RIVER; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND
CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY;
INVOKING THE EXCEPTION OF CHAPTER 126.107(G) TO ALLOW THE CITY TO DIRECT
CONTRACT WITH JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY FOR THE MANATEE STUDY; PROCUREMENT
DIRECTIVE PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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15.
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
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16.
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
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17.
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
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18.
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
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19.
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
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20.
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
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