JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

JULY 14, 2008

2:00 P.M.

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

1st floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance: Chairman Michael Corrigan, Committee Members Daniel Davis, Art Graham, Warren Jones, Stephen Joost, Jack Webb and Clay Yarborough

Guest: Council President Ronnie Fussell

 

The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m.

 

Council President Ronnie Fussell welcomed the new committee and expressed his hope for a year of good work in a difficult fiscal climate.  He was encouraged that the Mayor chose to propose a budget with no tax increase, and asked the committee to be good stewards of the public’s tax dollars in the upcoming budget deliberations.  He urged the committee to constantly ask if the service in question is a core function that only government can do, and to look for partners and for opportunities to reduce duplication and overlap of service provision.  Never rely on the status quo, but question why we’re doing what we’re doing and how we can do it better and cheaper.  He believes it’s vital to set a good fiscal foundation this year because next year’s budget is likely to be even more difficult than this year’s.  He asked the committee to dig deep into the details and “look under all the rocks” to see what might be hiding there, and encouraged them, if necessary, to not be afraid to place funding “below the line” until all relevant questions are answered to their satisfaction.

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2005-1007

ORD Concerning Benefits Pertaining to Gen Employees Pension Plan, Chapt 120, Part II & Create New SubSec (J) in Sec 120.206 Providing that an Active Mbr who has completed 20 Yrs or more Credited Svc, regardless of age, may elect to retire & receive mbr's normal retiremt benefit, which shall be determined by multiplying 2% of Mbr's number of yrs & months of credited svc, up to a max of 80%, by mbrs' final monthly compensation provided Mbr's retiremt commences bet 1/1/06-6/30/06. (Dunham) (Jax Gen Employees Bd of Pension Trustees) (75 Letters of Support on File & 3 Ltrs of Opposition)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 9/13/05

 

1. 8/23/2005 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/6/2005 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/13/2005 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

    10/3/2005 F Sub/Rerefer 5-0

 

3. 10/11/2005 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; F

 

    6/19/2006 F Amend/Approve 3-2 (Failed)

 

    8/14/2006 F Amend/Approve 2-3 (Failed)

 

 

DEFER

 

 

2.  2006-591

ORD Apv the Soutel/Moncrief Retail Redev Area in accordance with Chapt 163, Pt III, Community Redev Act of 1969, F.S., as Amended; Making Findings & Determinations; Estab a Redev Trust Fund Pursuant to Sec 163.387 of said act; Directing Tax Collector to estab 2005 Tax Assessmt as the Base for the Increment as Required by Sec 163.387, F.S. (Germany) (Req of Mayor & C/M Jones)

F Public Hearing - 7/17/06

ECID Public Hearing - 7/18/06

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166 & 163.358 F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/23/06, 7/24/06

 

1. 5/9/2006 CO  Introduced: F,ECID

 

    5/15/2006 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/16/2006 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/23/2006 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, ECID

 

    6/5/2006 F Amend/Approve 7-0

 

    6/6/2006 RCD Amend/Approve 5-0

 

3. 6/13/2006 CO POSTPONED 6/27/06

 

   6/27/2006 CO Rereferred; F,ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

DEFER

 

3.  2006-883

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Property Management Support, Inc for Tax Collector Office Space at 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd (5,000 Sq Ft at Oakleaf Crossing Center). (Dist 11-Holt) (Howard) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/22/06

 

1. 8/8/2006 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

 

    8/14/2006 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/15/2006 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/22/2006 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEUS (TEU 7/1/07)

 

    6/17/2008 TEU Withdraw 6-0

 

 

DEFER

 

4.  2006-1364

ORD Amend Sec 120.206(h), Ord Code, to Change Commencemt Date of COLA from April to January. (Dunham) (Req of Bd of Pension Trustees, Gen Employees)

Public Hearing Pursuant to  Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/12/06

 

1. 11/28/2006 CO  Introduced: F

 

    12/4/2006 F Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 4-0

 

2. 12/12/2006 CO PH AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

DEFER

 

5.  2007-1005

ORD Creating Chapt 113 (Gifts to City) Establishing Method & Means of City to Accept Donations of $500,000 or more, Other Monetary Donations, Gifts of Personal Propty & Gifts to the Executive & Legislative Branches of Govt of Tickets & Admissions to Events & Travel. (Rohan) (C/M Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/1/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F

 

 

R: defer

 

DEFER

 

6.  2007-1136

ORD Amend Chapt 120 (Gen Employees & Corrections Officers Retiremt Plans), Ord Code to (1) Provide for Re-Employmt of Retired Employees under Certain conditions; (2) Adjust Contribution Rate for City Disability Prog; (3) Provide for Adjustmts to Purchases of Svc & Time Connections; (4) Estab a Separate City Disability Prog; Create a New Part V (Gen Employees Defined Contribution Plan) to (A) Estab a Defined Contribution Retiremt Plan; (B) Estab Admin, Contributions, Vesting, Protection from Claims of Creditors & Investmt Rules; (C) Provide for 1-Time Irrevocable Election for Current Gen Employees Retiremt Plan Members to Transfer to the Defined Contribution Plan under Certain conditions; (D) Provide a 1-Time Irrevocable Election for Defined Contribution Plan Members to Transfer to Gen employees Retiremt Plan; (E) Provide for Continued Tax Qualification of System; (F) Provide for Conflicts, Severability & Codification. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    11/5/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

    11/19/2007 F Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

3. 11/27/2007 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; F

 

    3/17/2008 F Sub/Approve 5-0

 

   3/25/2008 CO REREFERRED; F

 

 

DEFER

 

 

7.  2007-1207

ORD Directing the Preservation & Relocation of Fire Station #5 at 347 Riverside Ave, Consistent with Contractual Obligations with Fidelity National Financial, Inc; Provide for Study & Recommendation for Relocation to be Completed by 3/31/08. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

DEFER

 

 

8.  2007-1302

ORD Auth an Agreemt with Beach Boulevard Venture, LLC ("Beach") for Beach to Construct a Regional Stormwater Retention Pond for Benefit of Sandalwood Canal Flood Control Proj, City is to obtain Permits & Pay $2,000,000 for Required Mitigation based on 16.52 Acres of Wetland Impact. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/08

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    1/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/3/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

DEFER

 

 

9.  2008-340

ORD Amend Chapt 120 (Gen Employees & Corrections Officers Pension Plans), Part 3 (Corrections Officers Retiremt Plan), Sec 120.304(f) (Credited Svc; Time Connections; Prior Svc) to Include Fla Dept of Corrections (Certified Officers Only) as an Addnl Govt Agcy for Time Svc Connections within the Corrections Officers Retiremt Plan. (Germany) (C/M Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    5/5/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/5/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/5/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,PHS

 

 

Council Member Joost requested a presentation on the bill at the next meeting to explain its potential costs and ramifications

 

R: defer

 

DEFER

 

10.  2008-369

ORD Amend Sec 120.102 (General Employees & Corrections Officers Pension Plans), to add New Member to Board of Trustees for COJ Retirement System; to Redefine Selection Process for Citizen Trustees; to Increase Number of Members for Corrections Officers' Plan Advisory Committee; to Define Selection of Chairperson of Board of Trustees. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/08

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    5/19/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/19/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/27/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

R: defer

 

DEFER

 

11.  2008-372

ORD Declaring Surplus & Auth Conveyance to Operation New Hope Inc. for Constrn of Affordable Housing; Waiving Sec 122.424 (Appraisal/Assessed Value Over $25,000), Ord Code. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/08

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    5/19/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/19/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/19/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/27/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

 

R: defer

 

DEFER

 

12.  2008-442

ORD Approp $55,000 from Waterfront Mgmt & Programming Acct to Fleet Mgmt Vehicle Replacemt Acct for a Beach Cleaner to use at Preservation Proptys & Ocean Front Parks; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Auth Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 08-120) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/08

 

1. 5/27/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    6/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/3/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/10/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

Nathan Rezeau of the Recreation and Community Services Department explained that the department had examined 3 options for beach cleaning: purchasing the new equipment; using City personnel to clean the beach by hand (current system), and contracting out the service.  Purchasing the equipment appears to be the most cost-effective option.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0

 

 

13.  2008-468

ORD Auth a 1-Yr Renewal of City's Group Health Insurance Contract with Aetna Health, Inc; Waiving Provisions of Chapt 116, Pt 14 & Chapt 126, Pt 3, Ord Code, Requiring Issuance of a RFP. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/08

 

1. 5/27/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    6/2/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/10/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,PHS

 

 

R: defer

 

DEFER

 

14.  2008-482

ORD Approp $425,000 from Banking Fund for Constrn of a Fueling Station at 609 St Johns Bluff Rd N to Replace the Existing Single-Walled Underground Tanks at Fire Station #30 to be Removed or Replaced by 12/31/09 as Mandated by FDEP. (BT 08-133) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/24/08

 

1. 6/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,TEU

 

    6/16/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/16/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/17/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/24/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS,TEU

 

 

AMEND to

1.       State in bill that banking fund capacity is increasing by $425,000.

2.       Include CIP language and CIP sheet.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

15.  2008-483

ORD Approp JEA Grant ($200,000) for Benefit & Use of Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, Inc for Utilities, Landscaping & Other Amenities Pursuant to Memo of Understanding bet City, JEA & Arboretum; Auth Oversight by Dept of Rec & Community Svcs. (BT 08-134) (McCain) (Dist 1- Yarborough) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/24/08

 

1. 6/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,TEU

 

    6/16/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/17/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/17/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/24/2008 CO PH/ Dischg F, RCD,TEU/Emerg /Approve 9-6 (Failed)

 

 

AMEND to

1.       add CIP language and attach CIP form

2.       correct BT to add Park name and establish project number

3.       change Project # name from “ Passive Park” to “Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens”

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

 

 

16.  2008-484

ORD Approp $1,800,000 from Gen Fund to the Bldg Inspection Fund to Make Whole for Shortfalls in the Dev Mgmt Svcs Activity from its Inception to 9/30/08. (BT 08-145) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/24/08

 

1. 6/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    6/16/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/17/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/24/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

DEFER

 

 

17.  2008-485

ORD Auth 2nd Amend to Lease with North Florida Center, LLC for the Tax Collector's Univ Blvd Branch Ofc to Extend Lease to 9/30/10 to allow Adequate Time for Constrn of Replacemt of Hogan's Corner Replacemt Branch Ofc. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/24/08

 

1. 6/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F

 

    6/16/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/24/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

AMEND to

1.       Ratify 1st amendment to original lease ( 2005-798-E) which amended to extend lease term by two additional one –year periods and attach to bill.

2.       Amend contract to extend the 1st amendment term instead of delete.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

18.  2008-486

ORD Declaring Surplus a Tax Reverted Parcel & to Convey said Parcel to City of Atlantic Beach at No Cost for a Rd Improvemt Proj; Waive Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or Below $25,000), Ord Code to allow said Conveyance. (Dist 13-Graham) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/24/08

 

1. 6/10/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/16/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/16/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/17/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/24/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

R: approve

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0

 

 

19.  2008-497

ORD re Jax Housing Finance Auth; Amend Housing Tax Credit Multi-Family Rental Proj Revolving Fund to (1) Rename Fund to "Local Govt Support Revolving Fund), (2) Amend Loan Terms & (3) Expand Availability to all Florida Housing Finance Corp Rental Progs that Require Evidence of Local Govt Support; Provide Max Loan Amt & Admin of Fund; Amend JHFA's Loan Trust Fund Terms. (Chastain) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/24/08

 

1. 6/10/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/16/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/16/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/17/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/24/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

R:      defer                

 

DEFER

 

 

 

20.  2008-498

 

 

ORD re Jax Housing Finance Auth, Approp $85,000 to Fund JHFA's Modification of the Subsidy Loan Prog Creating 4% Subsidy Assistance Grants for the $12,000,000 Homeowner Mortgage Rev Bonds, Series 2006A for Structuring of a Single Family Mortgage Loan Prog; Auth FY Funds Carryover. (BT 08-143) (Chastain) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/24/08

 

1. 6/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    6/16/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/17/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/24/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

Wight Greger of the Housing and Neighborhoods Department explained the purpose of the bill, which is to move some residual funds from one loan assistance program into another more popular program.  The 2006 and 2007 bond funds are exhausted and the department will probably come back to the Council to request a 2008 bond issue.  She noted that the default rate on City-assisted loans is very small.  She also explained the differences between Jacksonville Housing Authority bond programs and Jacksonville Housing Commission programs.  The committee requested a 10-year history of the use of city housing assistance bond funds.

 

AMEND to

1.       Replace BT with the signed and approved BT

2.       Add to bill source of funding - JHFA investment earnings

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

21.  2008-501

RESO Declaring Need for Eminent Domain to Acquire Temp Constrn Easemt Rights for Girvin Rd Reconstruction BJP Proj (2007-97). (Dist 2-Bishop) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/10/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    6/16/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/17/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/24/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0

 

 

22.  2008-519

ORD Approp $627,215.94 from Bartram Park DRI Educational Assessmt Fee for School Bd Capital Expenditures in DRI area. (BT 08-138) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

23.  2008-520

ORD Approp $70,800 Continuation Grant from Child Support Enforcemt Div, Fla Dept of Rev to JSO Warrant Unit for Service of Writs of Attachmt in Child Support Cases for FY 2008. (BT 08-141) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

                   

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

24.  2008-521

ORD Approp $54,000 Continuation Grant from Child Support Enforcemt Div, Fla Dept of Rev to JSO for Private Process Servers in Child Support Cases for FY 2008. (BT 08-142) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

25.  2008-522

ORD Cancelling Prior Approp of $212,794 from Home Investmt Partnership Prog to the Housing Partnership of Northeast Florida, Inc & Reapprop Same Funds to the Headstart to Homeownership Prog & Approp to Housing Partnership $212,794 in SHIP Funds for Downpymt Assist Prog; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-144) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

26.  2008-529

ORD Auth a License Agreemt with United Congregations for Communities & Youth Faith-Based Development Corp for use of Westside Community Ctr at 1061 Line St for 3 Yrs & 2 Renewals at $1/Yr for Providing Community Progs; Auth Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs. (Dist 9-W. Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

27.  2008-535

ORD Auth (a) Agreemt with Shands Jacksonville Medical Center Inc & (b) a Letter of Agreemt with State of Fla re Pymt & Distribution of City's $23,775,594 Indigent Health Care Contract Obligation for FY 2008-2009. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

28.  2008-537

ORD Apv Employmt of Spec Council to City's Claims Against Seminole County & the St Johns River Water Mgmt Dist re Removal of Water from St Johns River; Provide for Rates, Max Expenditures & FY Carryover; Approp $400,000 from Environmental Trust Fund Estab in Sec 111.755, Ord Code; Waive Sec 111.755 to use Fund for Prosecution of City's Claims. (Rohan) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

 

R:   read 2nd and rerefer                 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

29.  2008-538

ORD Auth Amended & Restated Landfill Operation & Constrn Agreemt with Trail Ridge Landfill, Inc, Exempting the Agreemt from, or Waiving, the Provisions of Part 2 (Supplies, Contractual Svcs & Capital Improvemts) & Part 3 (Prof Svcs Contracts) of Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code to allow Execution of Agreemt without Competitive Bidding &/or Proposal Procedures due to (1) Council Apv of this Agreemt), (2) Contractor's Knowledge & Experience with this Facility & (3) the Requiremt for Contractor or City to Competitively Bid Constrn of New Landfill Facility when the Appropriate Landfill Permits are Obtained & the Permit Requiremts & Specifications are Known. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

 

R:      read 2nd and rerefer                

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

30.  2008-539

ORD Approp $1,143,843 from Spec Lapse Contingency, Designated for 2% Operating Lapse to Depts of Finance; Environmental & Compliance; Med Examiner; Rec & Community Svcs; Public Works; Supv of Elections; & Human Rights Comm to Restore Funding. (Sidman) (C/M Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

R:     read 2nd and rerefer                                    

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

31.  2008-540

ORD Apv Restructured Schedule of Rates & Fees for Huguenot Memorial Park for Addnl Rev & Maintain Safe & Effective Operation. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

Council Auditor Kirk Sherman outlined the budget hearing process for the month of August.  Next Tuesday the administration will introduce the millage rollback rate resolution setting the maximum millage rate the City can levy without having to re-advertise a higher rate and sending notices to all 300,000+ property owners.  The bill will need to be enacted as an emergency on first reading to meet the deadline for reporting the rate to the Property Appraiser for advertising purposes.

 

The budget hearings are scheduled for August 14th from 1-4 p.m., August 21st from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., August 26th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and August 28th from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:31 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, City Council Research

630-1405

 

 

Posted 7.16.08

9:50 a.m.