FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

September 02,2008

 

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, September 02,2008.  The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. by Committee Chair Michael Corrigan. The meeting adjourned at 3:47 P.M.

 

 

 

            Members in Attendance:                                                             Staff Attendance:

 

CM Michael Corrigan, Chair                                                                       Jessica Morales, Legislative Aide

            CM Daniel Davis, Vice Chair                                                         Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor

             CM Art Graham                                                                                     Janice Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor

             CM Warren Jones                                                                          Jeff Clements, Chief of Research

             CM Stephen Joost - Excused                                                         Peggy Sidman, General Counsel

             CM Clay Yarborough                                                                      Steve Rohan, General Counsel

                                                                                                                  Sherry Hall, Administration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

CM Holt

 

 

Finance Budget Hearing Presentations Heard at this Meeting:

 

City Council

Tourist Development Council

Information Technology

 

1.    2007-1136   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 120 (GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS RETIREMENT PLANS), ORDINANCE CODE, RELATING TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE RETIREMENT SYSTEM ("SYSTEM") TO (1) PROVIDE FOR RE-EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED EMPLOYEES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, (2) ADJUST THE CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR THE CITY DISABILITY PROGRAM, (3) PROVIDE FOR ADJUSTMENTS TO PURCHASES OF SERVICE AND TIME CONNECTIONS,  AND (4) ESTABLISH A SEPARATE CITY DISABILITY PROGRAM; CREATING CHAPTER 120 (GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS RETIREMENT PLANS), PART V (GENERAL EMPLOYEES DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN), ORDINANCE CODE, TO (A) ESTABLISH A DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN, (B) ESTABLISH ADMINISTRATION, CONTRIBUTIONS, VESTING, PROTECTION FROM CLAIMS OF CREDITORS AND INVESTMENT RULES FOR SAID PLAN, (C) PROVIDE FOR A ONE-TIME IRREVOCABLE ELECTION FOR CURRENT GENERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN MEMBERS TO TRANSFER TO THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN,  (D) PROVIDE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER THE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD AFTER MARCH 1, 2009 TO CHOOSE THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN OR GENERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN AND THEN HAVE THREE OPPORTUNITIES TO TRANSFER FROM ONE PLAN TO THE OTHER WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT, (E) PROVIDE FOR CONTINUED TAX QUALIFICATION OF THE SYSTEM, AND (F) PROVIDE FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND CODIFICATION; ATTACHING ACTUARIAL IMPACT STATEMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/5/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/19/2007 - Sub/Rerefer 6-0; 3/17/2008 - Sub/Approve 5-0; 8/4/2008 - Sub/Rerefer 5-0

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Davis, Graham, Webb, ( 4 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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2.    2008-538   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LANDFILL OPERATION AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND TRAIL RIDGE LANDFILL, INC. ("CONTRACTOR"), A SUBSIDIARY OF WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. OF FLORIDA; EXEMPTING THE AGREEMENT FROM, OR WAIVING, THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 (SUPPLIES, CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS) AND PART 3 (PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS) OF CHAPTER 126, (PROCUREMENT CODE), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS TO ALLOW EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF FOLLOWING CERTAIN OF THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND/OR PROPOSAL PROCEDURES OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE DUE TO (I) THE COUNCIL'S APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT IN THIS ORDINANCE, (II) CONTRACTOR'S KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN THE OPERATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXISTING LANDFILL FACILITY AND (III) THE REQUIRMENT FOR THE CONTRACTOR OR CITY TO COMPETITIVELY BID THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW LANDFILL FACILITY AT SUCH TIME AS THE APPROPRIATE LANDFILL PERMITS ARE OBTAINED AND THE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE KNOWN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/14/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 15, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and REREFER. 

 

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

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3.    2008-629   AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES OF $437,582.83, ORIGINALLY APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE 2005-1062-E AND ORDINANCE 2006-935-E, FROM THE JACKSONVILLE NETWORK FOR STRENGTHENING FAMILIES TO THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION (JCC), SO AS TO REALIGN EXPENDITURES WITH APPROPRIATED FUNDS AND TO ALLOCATE THE REMAINING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO THE JCC, WHICH HAS BEEN GIVEN THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTERING THE JACKSONVILLE NETWORK FOR STRENGTHENING FAMILIES DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE, AN INITIATIVE AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THROUGH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, T0 PROVIDE TRAINING, SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO JACKSONVILLE FAMILIES FACING ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND RELATIONAL CHALLENGES, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-146; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/4/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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4.    2008-630   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, AN OPTION TO PURCHASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AS BUYER, AND ICI VILLAGES, LLC, AS SELLER; APPROPRIATING $10,500,000 FROM THE LANDFILL CLOSURE ACCOUNT FOR THE CITY'S PURCHASE, PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPROXIMATELY 500 ACRE SITE ADJACENT TO THE TRAIL RIDGE LANDFILL FOR USE AS A BORROW PIT TO FURNISH FILL MATERIAL FOR LANDFILL OPERATIONS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-___; 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 FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "TRAIL RIDGE BORROW PIT"; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE LAND; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/4/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: August 05, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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5.    2008-636   AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $68,273 FROM AND TO VARIOUS SUBOBJECTS WITHIN THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION'S SPECIAL REVENUE/ NETWORK FOR STRENGTHENING FAMILIES ACCOUNT SO AS TO REALIGN EXISTING FUNDS FOR MORE EFFECTIVE EXPENDITURE IN SUPPORT OF THE SERVICE DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS OF THE JACKSONVILLE NETWORK FOR STRENGTHENING FAMILIES DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-147; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; EXTENDING THE END DATE OF THE GRANT PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2009; APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-002; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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6.    2008-637   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 IN PRIVATE FUNDS DONATED BY BP CORPORATION TO THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL FOAM TO FIGHT ETHANOL FUEL FIRES, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-151; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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7.    2008-638   AN ORDINANCE CORRECTLY ALLOCATING $30,000 IN REVENUES FROM THE BARTRAM PARK DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT (DRI) FOR THE EMPLOYER-ASSISTED DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE FUND (EADAF) PROGRAM FOR BARTRAM PARK, ORIGINALLY DEPOSITED INTO THE GENERAL FUND, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-158; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 19, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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8.    2008-640   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING 2,587,136 IN ORDER TO RECLASSIFY (1) WORKERS' COMPENSATION IBNR RESERVE BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,927,763 TO CASE RESERVE EXPENSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,027,763 AND PAID LOSS EXPENSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $900,000 AND (2) GENERAL LIABILITY IBNR RESERVE BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $659,373 TO PAID LOSS EXPENSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $659,373, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-162; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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9.    2008-641   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,470,650.78 FROM VARIOUS DEBT SERVICE TRANSFERS FUND ACCOUNTS SO AS TO REALIGN BUDGETED BOND INTEREST TO MATCH CURRENT DEBT SERVICE INTEREST PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-163; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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10.    2008-642   AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A REVENUE FUND ACCOUNT FOR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS ("HOPWA") PROGRAM FUNDS;  APPROPRIATING $2,048,693.32 IN HOPWA PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING COMMISSION FOR AUTHORIZING AND FUNDING, PURSUANT TO ITS 2008-2009 UNIVERSAL APPLICATION CYCLE, AND FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO EXECUTE FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTRACTS AS APPLICABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: (1) $500,000.00 TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES BUREAU, INC., (2) $65,000.00 TO GATEWAY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., (3) $140,000.00 TO I.M. SULZBACHER CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS, INC., (4) $263,360.00 TO LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC., (5) $560,000.00 TO NORTHEAST FLORIDA AIDS NETWORK, INC., (6) $400,000.00 TO RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC., (7) $120,333.32 TO THE CITY'S HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, ALL AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-001; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING FOR FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION IF REVENUE DIFFERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE AWARDS; APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-003; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 19, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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11.    2008-643   AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A REVENUE FUND ACCOUNT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") PROGRAM FUNDS; APPROPRIATING $6,551,763.00 IN CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS FOR PROGRAM COSTS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-002; PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD, AUTHORIZATION AND FUNDING, AND FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO EXECUTE FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTRACTS FOR CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS, AS APPLICABLE TO IMPLEMENT B.T. 09-002; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING FOR FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION IF REVENUE DIFFERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE AWARDS; APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-005; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 19, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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12.    2008-644   AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A REVENUE FUND ACCOUNT FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT ("ESG") PROGRAM FUNDS; APPROPRIATING $298,652.00 IN ESG FUNDS TO THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING COMMISSION FOR AUTHORIZING AND FUNDING, PURSUANT TO ITS 2008-2009 UNIVERSAL APPLICATION CYCLE, AND FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO EXECUTE A FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTRACT FOR THE AWARD OF THE ESG FUNDS TO I.M. SULZBACHER CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS, INC. ($298,652.00), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-003; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING FOR FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION IF REVENUE DIFFERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE AWARD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 19, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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13.    2008-645   AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A REVENUE FUND ACCOUNT FOR HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ["HOME"] PROGRAM FUNDS; APPROPRIATING $3,293,345.00 IN HOME PROGRAM FUNDS FOR PROGRAM COSTS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-004; PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD TO THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING COMMISSION FOR AUTHORIZING AND FUNDING, PURSUANT TO ITS 2008-2009 UNIVERSAL APPLICATION CYCLE, AND FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO EXECUTE FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTRACTS FOR HOME PROGRAM FUNDS AS APPLICABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: (1) COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION OPERATING COSTS ($35,000.00 TO GRACE AND TRUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; $23,145.00 TO HABITAT RESOURCES OF DUVAL COUNTY, INC.; $35,000.00 TO METRO NORTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC.; $35,000.00 TO OPERATION NEW HOPE, INC.; AND $35,000.00 TO RIVERSIDE AVONDALE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, INC.); (2)     COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOPMENT SUBSIDY POOL ($713,910.00); (3) DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ($625,000.00 TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF JACKSONVILLE, INC.; AND $240,000.00 TO HABITAT RESOURCES OF DUVAL COUNTY, INC.); (4) NEW CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM ($450,000.00 TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE JACKSONVILLE BEACHES, INC.); (5) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS ($326,290.00 TO THE CITY'S HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT); (6) HEADSTART TO HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM ($369,550.00); (7) RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM ($375,000.00); AND (8) AMERICAN DREAM DOWN PAYMENT INITIATIVE ($30,450.00); PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING FOR FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION IF REVENUE DIFFERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE AWARDS; APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-004; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 19, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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14.    2008-646   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE JEA BUDGET, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2007-813-E (THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BUDGET ORDINANCE) BY AMENDING JEA'S REVISED SCHEDULE C IN THE JEA BUDGET TO REFLECT AN ADDITIONAL 61 MILLION DOLLARS IN REVENUE DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE VARIABLE FUEL RATE; ATTACHING AND INCORPORATING SECOND REVISED SCHEDULE C; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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15.    2008-647   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $17,202.43 FROM THE TRAILRIDGE LANDFILL MITIGATION FUND CASH CARRYOVER TO PROVIDE SPORTING EQUIPMENT TO BALDWIN MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL; PROVIDING FOR THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO OVERSEE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND THE RETURN OF UNSPENT FUNDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 19, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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16.    2008-655   A RESOLUTION, UPON AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DUE AUTHORIZATION AND THE MAKING OF FINDINGS, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ITS MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (THE TOWERS OF JACKSONVILLE), SERIES 2008, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, AND EQUIPPING OF A MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FOR ELDERLY PERSONS OF LOW, MIDDLE, OR MODERATE INCOME, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, AND TO BE KNOWN AS "THE TOWERS OF JACKSONVILLE;" DETERMINING CREDIT NOT BEING PLEDGED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 19, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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17.    2008-677   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE RETENTION OF SPECIAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO SECTION 108.505(C), ORDINANCE CODE; APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF TANNER BISHOP, ATTORNEYS, AS SPECIAL COUNSEL ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGARDING AN ATTORNEYS FEE DISPUTE AND INSURANCE COVERAGE CLAIMS IN THE TOXIC TORT ASH SITE LITIGATION; APPROPRIATING $250,000 FROM OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL RETAINED EARNINGS; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: August 19, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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18.    2008-679   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 655 (CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM); PART 3 (FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH A NEW SECTION 655.309 (EXTENSION OF FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT CONTRACTS); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: August 19, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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19.    2008-680   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 655 (CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM); PART 3 (FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO AMEND SECTION 655.304 (EXTENSION OF FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES; ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT CONTRACTS WITH ASSESSMENTS LESS THAN $100,000) REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING ERRORS IN ASSESSMENT CALCULATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: August 19, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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20.    2008-682   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION OF GOODS AND SERVICES ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY; AMENDING CHAPTER 250 (MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS), ORDINANCE CODE, AS AMENDED IN ORDINANCE 2007-611-E, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 250.101(G)(DEFINITIONS), 250.121 (FOOD DISTRIBUTORS; TRASH RECEPTACLES AND ACCESS TO RESTROOM FACILITIES REQUIRED), AND BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 250.123 (FEEDING OF THE HOMELESS FOR BONA FIDE RELIGIOUS MOTIVATIONS), REGARDING PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS MOTIVATED BY BONA FIDE RELIGIOUS BELIEFS WHO FEED THE HOMELESS; PROVIDING EXEMPTIONS FOR SUCH PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS FROM OTHERWISE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 250; PROVIDING FOR PERMITTING IN THE EVENT THAT THE NUMBER OF HOMELESS PERSONS FED AT A SINGLE TIME WILL EQUAL OR EXCEED 21 IN NUMBER; PROVIDING AN EXEMPTION FROM REQUIREMENTS THAT SUCH ACTIVITY OF FEEDING THE HOMELESS TAKE PLACE WITHIN 100 YARDS OF ANY RESTROOM FACILITY; PROVIDING AN INDIGENCY EXCEPTION FOR PERMITTING COSTS IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING AN APPELLATE PROCEDURE AS TO FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES; APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION IN HERKOV V. CITY, REGARDING FEEDING OF THE HOMELESS; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 19, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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21.    2008-684   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,149.92 FROM TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING AT MCDUFF AVENUE TOWN CENTER; AMENDING THE 2007-2012 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2007-814-E, TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "MCDUFF AVENUE TOWN CENTER"; PROVIDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO OVERSEE; PROVIDING FOR REVERTER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 19, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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22.    2008-686   A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXTENSION OF THE TAX ROLLS FOR THE 2008 TAX YEAR PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF THE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD HEARINGS, AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 197.323, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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23.    2008-696   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO OBTAIN LINES OF CREDIT IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $75,000,000 IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF CREDIT TO SATISFY THE DEBT SERVICE RESERVE FUND REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS SPECIFIED OUTSTANDING BOND ISSUES OF THE CITY; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF LOAN AGREEMENTS WITH BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUNTRUST BANK AND WACHOVIA BANK, N.A.; AGREEING TO REPAY AMOUNTS DRAWN ON THE LINES OF CREDIT FROM CONVENANT REVENUES; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 104.211 (PROCEDURE FOR SALE OF BONDS) OF CHAPTER 104 (BONDS), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE CITY TO OBTAIN THE LINES OF CREDIT THROUGH NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SELECTED BANKS;  AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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24.    2008-697   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,200,000 FROM THE RECREATION LANDS AND PARK ACQUISITION FUND, RECEIVED FROM THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY TO THE NATIONAL VETERANS ADMINISTRATION ("VA") FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL VA CEMETERY, FOR (1) REDEVELOPMENT OF THE LANNIE ROAD FLYING FIELD ($250,000), (2) REALIGNMENT OF ETHEL ROAD ($1,600,000), AND, (3) IMPROVEMENTS TO WILLIAM F. SHEFFIELD REGIONAL PARK ($4,350,000), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-176; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS INTO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; AMENDING THE 2007-2012 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2007-814-E TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE PROJECTS ENTITLED "LANNIE ROAD PARK/FLYING FIELD," "ETHEL ROAD," AND "WILLIAM F. SHEFFIELD PARK;" PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 19, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 02, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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2ND READINGS

 

25.    2008-703   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 124 (PUBLIC RECORDS), PART 1 (DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF DOCUMENTS), ORDINANCE CODE, BY REPEALING SECTION 124.103 (FEE SCHEDULE FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES AND RECORDS), ORDINANCE CODE, AND REPLACING IT WITH NEW SECTION 124.103 (FEE SCHEDULE FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES AND RECORDS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH NEW FEES FOR SERVICES AND RECORDS SUPPLIED BY THE MEDICAL EXAMINER; PLACING REPEALED SECTION 124.103 (FEE SCHEDULE FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES AND RECORDS), ORDINANCE CODE, ON FILE WITH THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES; REQUIRING TRANSMITTAL TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 

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26.    2008-704   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND SUWANNEE COUNTY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES PERFORMED FOR SUWANNEE COUNTY BY THE DISTRICT IV MEDICAL EXAMINER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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27.    2008-705   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND LAFAYETTE COUNTY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES PERFORMED FOR LAFAYETTE COUNTY BY THE DISTRICT IV MEDICAL EXAMINER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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28.    2008-706   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND HAMILTON COUNTY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES PERFORMED FOR HAMILTON COUNTY BY THE DISTRICT IV MEDICAL EXAMINER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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29.    2008-707   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND COLUMBIA COUNTY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES PERFORMED FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY BY THE DISTRICT IV MEDICAL EXAMINER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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30.    2008-708   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND NASSAU COUNTY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES PERFORMED FOR NASSAU COUNTY BY THE DISTRICT IV MEDICAL EXAMINER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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31.    2008-709   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND CLAY COUNTY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES PERFORMED FOR CLAY COUNTY BY THE DISTRICT IV MEDICAL EXAMINER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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32.    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

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33.    2008-723   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $858,407.70 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT TO RETURN EXCESS LOSS PROVISION CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE JEA, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-167; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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34.    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 2006-2011 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2006-789-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

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35.    2008-725   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $157,460.13 FROM THE RESERVE FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS TO CLOSE OUT THE MAYPORT FERRY SUB-FUND, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-172; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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36.    2008-726   AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $15,780,950 BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN ("BJP") TRANSPORTATION PAY-GO FUNDING TO SUBSIDIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER GOVERNMENT (SUB-OBJECT 8101) IN ORDER TO REFLECT ACCOUNTING CHANGES REQUIRED BY THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE BJP INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH JTA, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-173; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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37.    2008-727   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $58,500 FROM TREE MITIGATION FUND FOR TREE PLANTING AND LANDSCAPING FOR BOOTE BOULEVARD TREE PLANTING PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR PROCUREMENT DIRECTIVE; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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38.    2008-728   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE DUVAL COUNTY JOB OPPORTUNITY BANK; AMENDING CHAPTER 180 (DUVAL COUNTY JOB OPPORTUNITY BANK) SECTION 180.106  (ADMINISTRATION OF THE DUVAL COUNTY JOB OPPORTUNITY BANK), ORDINANCE CODE, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT OF HAVING MINIMUM RESERVES DEPOSITED IN THE TRUST FUND FOUND IN SECTION 111.630, ORDINANCE CODE, PRIOR TO AWARD AND EXPENDITURE OF DEPOSITED FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR RETROACTIVITY TO JANUARY 1, 2008; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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39.    2008-747   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,583,188 FROM THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION (JCC) FUND BALANCE TO THE 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS GRANT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO COVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONTINUING FUNDING OF  TEAM-UP AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN  TO OFFSET A LOSS IN ANTICIPATED GRANT FUNDS AS INITIATED BY B.T. O8-___; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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40.    2008-748   AN ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 112.307 (CLAIMS AND SUITS BROUGHT AGAINST THE CITY SEEKING MONETARY RELIEF) ORDINANCE CODE, APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF $70,000 AS A SETTLEMENT OF AN EMPLOYMENT  DISCRIMINATION CLAIM MADE BY CLYDE BROUGHTON, JR.; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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41.    2008-749   AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REGARDING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC"); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JEDC AND ALENIA NORTH AMERICA, INC. ("COMPANY"), TO SUPPORT A PROJECT WITHIN THE BROWNFIELD AREA AT THE CECIL COMMERCE CENTER FOR FINAL ASSEMBLY BY COMPANY OF THE C-27J SPARTAN CARGO PLANE TO BE USED BY THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND AIR FORCE FOR THEIR JOINT CARGO AIRCRAFT PROGRAM, (THE "PROJECT") AND AUTHORIZING CITY PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN THREE AREAS: 1. CITY QTI MATCH OF $240,000, 2. CITY BROWNFIELD BONUS MATCH OF $150,000, AND 3. REV GRANT OF $1,127,311; RECOMMENDING THAT COMPANY BE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY ("QTI") BUSINESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.106, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BONUS REFUND PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.107, FLORIDA STATUTES AND EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $390,000 AS THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE QTI TAX REFUND PROGRAM WITH BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BONUS, PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH STATE MATCHES FOR QTI/BROWNFIELD PROGRAMS OF $1,560,000, FOR A TOTAL CITY AND STATE QTI/BROWNFIELD AMOUNT OF $1,950,000 FOR 300 JOBS; PAYMENT OF REV GRANT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC AND DESIGNATING JEDC AS CONTRACT MONITOR; FURTHER AUTHORIZATIONS AND AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BY DEVELOPER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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