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FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
August 18,2008
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 Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor
CM
Art Graham 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:
Presentation by Millie
Reeves, Human Resources – Health Insurance Timeline
DVI Public Hearing - No speakers
Mickey Miller- 2008-340
Cheryl Runyon – 2008-558
1.
2008-340 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING
CHAPTER 120 GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS PENSION PLANS) PART 3,
(CORRECTIONS OFFICERS RETIREMENT PLAN) ORDINANCE CODE, AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH
(F) OF SECTION 120.304, (CREDITED SERVICE; TIME CONNECTIONS; PRIOR SERVICE)
PERTAINING TO TIME SERVICE CONNECTIONS, TO INCLUDE THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS (CERTIFIED OFFICERS ONLY) AS AN ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR
TIME SERVICE CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE CORRECTIONS OFFICERS' RETIREMENT PLAN;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/5/2008
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: August 18, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan,
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2.
2008-369 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 120.102 (GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS PENSION PLANS), TO
ADD A NEW MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO REDEFINE THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR CITIZEN TRUSTEES; TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS FOR THE CORRECTIONS OFFICERS' PLAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE; TO DEFINE THE SELECTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/19/2008
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: August 18, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan,
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3.
2008-558 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $2,500 FROM THE GENERAL FUND - LIBRARY MAIN, BRANCHES &
MOBILE INTO A PROPER CAPITAL SUB-OBJECT ACCOUNT SO AS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A MICROFICHE CABINET FOR THE STORAGE OF ARCHIVED MATERIALS FOR
THE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AREA OF THE LIBRARY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-149;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/4/2008
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 05, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: August 18, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan,
_____________________
4.
2008-559 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 932.7055, FLORIDA STATUTES, $725,000
FROM THE SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CORRECTIONS
AND BAILIFFS ($550,000), CRIMESTOPPERS ($50,000), THE JUSTICE COALTION
($25,000), UNF - THE JACKSONVILLE COMMITMENT ($75,000), AND METRO KIDS
KONNECTION ($25,000), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-150; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/4/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: August 18, 2008
Recommend to AMEND twice and
APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan,
_____________________
5.
2008-575 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO
EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
("CITY"), A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOR JOINT USE OF THE FIRST COAST POOL; PROVIDING FOR
CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/4/2008
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 05, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: August 18, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan,
_____________________
6.
2008-576 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR
AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, A GRANT OF EASEMENT GRANTING TO
AT&T, AT NO COST, A UTILITY EASEMENT ON AND OVER PROPERTY OFF MARBLEHEAD
ROAD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 7, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE RELOCATION OF TELEPHONE
POLES CURRENTLY ON A SITE WHICH WILL BE USED IN THE FUTURE AS A DRAINAGE POND
IN THE HART'S ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (R.E. PROJECT #2004-89); 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: August 18, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan,
_____________________
7.
2008-577 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A
CITY DEED CONVEYING LAND AIR LIMITED ACCESS RIGHTS, ACQUIRED BY THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2002 BY CONSENT ORDER OF TAKING, OVER PARCEL
800.1, CITY OF JACKSONVILLE PROPERTY ALONG OLD ST. AUGUSTINE ROAD NEAR ITS
INTERSECTION WITH I-95, IN COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5 AND 6, FROM THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, WHICH HAS AN
INTEREST IN SECURING THE LIMITED ACCESS RIGHTS AND PRESERVING THE LIMITED
ACCESS LINE FOR REASONS OF MEETING CURRENT STANDARDS AND SAFETY; 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: August 18, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan,
_____________________
8.
2008-578 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING
THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (R.E.# 013500-0000) LOCATED NEAR THE
INTERSECTION OF 103RD STREET AND OLD MIDDLEBURG ROAD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12,
TO BE SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION
122.422(C)(SALE OF PROPERTY THROUGH REAL ESTATE DIVISION; INVESTIGATION OF
NEED; COUNCIL ACTION) OF CHAPTER 122 (PUBLIC PROPERTY), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS
TO ALLOW FOR THE MARKETING AND DISPOSITION OF THE SUBJECT PARCEL BY AUCTION,
DIRECT SALE OR LISTING WITH A LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER; WAIVING THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 122.429 (USE OF PROCEEDS FROM SURPLUS LAND SALES) OF
CHAPTER 122 (PUBLIC PROPERTY), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE NET
PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PARCEL TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE 5-YEAR
ROAD PROJECTS ACCOUNT# PWGM141FYRP-06102-PW0014-01; 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: August 18, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan,
_____________________
9.
2008-580 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO
THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MANDARIN EMPORIUM, INC. ("LANDLORD") AND
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE FOR CERTAIN PERMISES AT 10501 SAN JOSE BOULEVARD, TO
BE USED BY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL AS A PET ADOPTION CENTER, SO AS TO EXTEND
THE TERM OF THE LEASE, INCREASE THE MONTHLY RENT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM,
AND MAKE LANDLORD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COSTS OF BUILDING OUT THE PREMISES;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/4/2008
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: August 18, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan,
_____________________
10.
2008-582 AN ORDINANCE MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND ALLOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AGREEMENT
(COLLECTIVELY THE "AGREEMENTS") AMONG THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
("CITY"), THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND LAURA
STREET TRANSFER STATION, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, IN CONNECTION
WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF 5,700 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE AND 6,000 SQUARE FEET
OF OFFICE SPACE ON A DOWNTOWN PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF
ACRE BOUNDED BY UNION, LAURA AND STATE STREETS; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF
TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENTS; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS BY
DEVELOPER; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/4/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 05, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: August 18, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan,
_____________________
11.
2008-590 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO CLOSE AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
CONTRACTS, DEEDS AND CLOSING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING A DRAINAGE EASEMENT
AGREEMENT, AND TO OTHERWISE TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION REQUIRED, TO EFFECTUATE
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S ACQUISITION, FROM COASTAL BAPTIST CHURCH, INC.
("SELLER"), AT ITS APPRAISED VALUE OF $510,000, OF THAT CERTAIN
PARCEL OF PROPERTY, 1.95 ACRES IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL 100-2, R. E. NUMBER
162200-0040, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF ASHLEY MELISSE BOULEVARD AND
ARKENSTONE DRIVE, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REAL ESTATE DIVISION REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A RETENTION POND TO ACCOMMODATE STORM WATER
DRAINAGE FOR THE GIRVIN ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT 2007-97); 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: August 18, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan,
_____________________
12.
2008-592 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER,
AN OPTION AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND
PURCHASE AMONG THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST
("FCT"), AND J. MICHAEL HUGHES, FOR THE CITY'S JOINT PURCHASE WITH
FCT OF LAND RELATING TO RE # 168203-0000, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 11, AT THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF $2,815,000; APPROPRIATING $1,422,500 FROM THE RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS ACCOUNT FOR THE CITY'S
SHARE OF THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION OF THE LAND AND PAYMENT OF CLOSING COSTS
PURSUANT TO THE OPTION AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE, AS INITIATED BY B.T.
08-135; PROVIDING FOR REVERSION OF UNUSED FUNDS; AMENDING THE 2007-2012 FIVE YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2007-814-E FOR THE PROJECT
ENTITLED "HUGUENOT MEMORIAL PARK EXPANSION"; MAKING THE ACQUISITION
OF THE LAND CONTINGENT UPON RECEIVING AN APPRAISAL, ENVIRONMENTAL SITE
ASSESSMENT, SURVEY, AND TITLE REPORT, AND AUTHORIZATION AND PARTICIPATING
FUNDING FROM FCT; 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
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 05, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: August 18, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan,
_____________________
13.
2008-594 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING
THE DON BREWER EARLY LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CENTER);
AMENDING PART 2 (DON BREWER EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER) OF CHAPTER
51 (JACKSONVILLE CHILDRENS COMMISSION) WHICH WAS FORMERLY ESTABLISHED IN
ORDINANCE 2004-1181-E, TO PROVIDE FOR CONTRACTING FOR THE SERVICES PERFORMED AT
THE CENTER; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE, AN OPERATION AND
LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND FLORIDA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE ("FCCJ") FOR THE OPERATION OF AN EARLY
LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT THE BREWER CENTER ON THE
JACKSONVILLE CHILDRENS COMMISSION CAMPUS ON A. PHILIP RANDOLPH BOULEVARD IN COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ; 8/4/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: August 18, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan, Graham,
Jones, Joost, Webb, ( 5 )
NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )
_____________________
14.
2008-595 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO
EXECUTE A LAND TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
("CITY") AND BEACH BOULEVARD VENTURE, LLC, AND TO EXECUTE ALL DEEDS
AND CLOSING DOCUMENTS, AND OTHERWISE TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE
LAND TRADE AGREEMENT PROJECT 2006-185, AN EXCHANGE OF TWO PARCELS OF REAL
PROPERTY IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3, SUCH REAL PROPERTY BEING R.E.# 167065-5000, THE
CURRENT SITE OF FIRE STATION #50, A .92 ACRE SITE WITH A TWO BAY FIRE STATION
OWNED BY THE CITY AND LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF TAMAYA BOULEVARD AND BEACH
BOULEVARD, AND A PART OF R.E. # 165285-0000, A 1.78 ACRE SITE OWNED BY BEACH
BOULEVARD VENTURE, LLC AND LOCATED ON TAMAYA BOULEVARD NORTH OF ITS
INTERSECTION WITH BEACH BOULEVARD, UPON WHICH WILL BE LOCATED NEW FIRE STATION
#50, A LARGER FOUR BAY FIRE STATION BUILT BY BEACH BOULEVARD VENTURE, LLC, AT
NO COST TO THE CITY, TO PROVIDE BEACH BOULEVARD VENTURE, LLC AN ENTRANCE INTO
ITS NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN RETURN FOR ITS CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW AND
LARGER REPLACEMENT FIRE STATION WHICH WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL NEEDED EMERGENCY
SERVICES; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION
122.422 (SALE OF PROPERTY THROUGH REAL ESTATE DIVISION; INVESTIGATION OF NEED;
COUNCIL ACTION) OF CHAPTER 122 (PUBLIC PROPERTY), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS TO
ALLOW FOR THE LAND EXCHANGE; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 122.424
(APPRAISAL/ASSESSED VALUE OVER $25,000) CHAPTER 122 (PUBLIC PROPERTY),
ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS TO ALLOW CONVEYANCE OF SAID PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY TO
BEACH BOULEVARD VENTURE, LLC; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/4/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: August 18, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan, Graham,
Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )
_____________________
15.
2008-603 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $487,860 FROM OLD JONES ROAD LANDFILL COLLECTIONS FOR CISCO
GARDENS PARK IMPROVEMENTS; AMENDING THE 2007-2012 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2007-814-E, FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "CISCO
PARK IMPROVEMENTS"; APPOINTING THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CARRYOVER FROM FISCAL YEAR TO
FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/4/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 05, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: August 18, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan, Graham,
Jones, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )
_____________________
2ND
16.
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
_____________________
17.
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
_____________________
18.
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
_____________________
19.
2008-639 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 2005-60-E AND THE RESULTS OF THE
"FEASIBILITY STUDY: RIVER WATER TAXI STATIONS AT FORT GEORGE RIVER,"
$550,000 FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR THE DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER TAXI STATION AT ALIMACANI BOAT RAMP, AS INITIATED
BY B.T. 08-161; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009;
IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE 2005-60-E, WHICH AUTHORIZES EXPENDITURE OF THE
APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR THE WATER TAXI STATION FOLLOWING REVIEW OF THE SITE
SELECTION FEASIBILITY STUDIES BY THE JACKSONVILLE WATERWAYS COMMISSION
("JWC"), THE JWC'S SUBMISSION OF ITS RECOMMENDATION(S) FOR WATER TAXI
SITES TO COUNCIL, AND THE COUNCIL'S APPROVAL OF THE JWC'S SITE SELECTION
RECOMMENDATION; AMENDING THE 2007-2012 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2007-814-E TO ESTABLISH PRIORITY 1 STATUS FOR THE PROJECT
ENTITLED "WATER TAXI STATION AT ALIMACANI BOAT RAMP"; 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 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO OVERSEE
THE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
_____________________
20.
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
_____________________
21.
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
_____________________
22.
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
_____________________
23.
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
_____________________
24.
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
_____________________
25.
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
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26.
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
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27.
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
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28.
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
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29.
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
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30.
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
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31.
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
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32.
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
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33.
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
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34.
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
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35.
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
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36.
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
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37.
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
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38.
2008-698 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE
AND DELIVER THAT CERTAIN SECOND RENEWAL AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE) AND THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
("DCSB") FOR THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM SO AS TO INCREASE
THE MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS OF DCSB FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR TO
$3,900,000, AND TAKE SUCH ACTION AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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