FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

                        MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

                                 March 31,2008

 

ART SHAD, 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, March 31,2008.  The meeting was called to order at 2:08 P.M. by Committee Chair Art Shad. The meeting adjourned at 3:39 P.M.

 

 

 

            Members in Attendance:                                                             Staff Attendance:

 

CM Art Shad, Chair                                                                       Jessica Morales, Legislative Aide

            CM Kevin Hyde, Vice Chair                                                           Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor

             CM Richard Clark - Excused                                                      Janice Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor

             CM Stephen Joost                                                                         Jeff Clements, Chief of Research

             CM Art Graham - Excused                                                              Peggy Sidman, General Counsel

             CM E. Denise Lee – Arrived 2:25                                                   Steve Rohan, General Counsel

                                                                                                                  Sherry Hall, Administration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

 

Presentation by Sam Mousa regarding the court house.  (2007-401)

 

Council President Davis attended in order to make a quorum and voted on bill 2007-401. 

 

CM Bishop

CM Johnson

 

***** Bill 2007-401 was added to the agenda per Council President Davis.****

1.    2007-401   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE DUVAL COUNTY COURTHOUSE FACILITIES PROJECT TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM COST FROM $263,500,000 TO $395,300,000; ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM COST FOR THE DUVAL COUNTY COURTHOUSE FACILITIES PROJECT OF $395,300,000 TO BE FUNDED AS FOLLOWS: $263,500,000 AS DETAILED IN 2004-1339-E, AND A BOND ISSUANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $131,800,000 TO BE SECURED BY A COVENANT TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE LEGALLY AVAILABLE NON-AD VALOREM REVENUES UNDER THE CITY'S COVENANT PROGRAM OR BY THE CITY'S EXCISE TAX; APPROVING NEW PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR UNIFIED CRIMINAL AND CIVIL COURTHOUSE; AUTHORIZING FUTURE BOND ISSUANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $131,800,000 TO BE APPROVED BY COUNCIL WHEN NEEDED IN MULTI-YEAR FUNDING FROM SPECIAL REVENUE BONDS WHICH WILL BE SECURED BY A COVENANT TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE LEGALLY AVAILABLE NON-AD VALOREM REVENUES UNDER THE CITY'S COVENANT PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A UNIFIED COURTHOUSE; AMENDING THE 2007-2012 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE 2007-814-E FOR ALL COMPONENTS OF THE "DUVAL COUNTY COURTHOUSE FACILITIES PROJECT"; SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE 2004-1339-E AND ORDINANCE 2003-1407-E (SALE OF CONSTRUCTION BONDS); CONTINUING THE COURTHOUSE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 4/16/2007 - Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 7-0; 1/14/2008 - Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

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

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and REREFER. 

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 31, 2008

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and REREFER. 

 

AYES - Hyde, Joost, Shad, Davis, ( 4 )

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2.    2008-204   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $100,000 FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A HYDROLOGY STUDY REPORT ON THE FORECASTED EFFECTS OF THE WITHDRAWAL OF MILLIONS OF GALLONS OF WATER FROM THE ST. JOHNS RIVER; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: March 18, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 18, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 31, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 3 )

 

NAYS - Lee, ( 1 )

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3.    2006-1394   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 751 (SEPTIC TANK SUPERFUND), ORDINANCE CODE, TO CREATE AN ON-SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT DISPOSAL SYSTEM REGULATORY PROGRAM; DIRECTING TRANSMITTAL TO THE MUNICPAL CODE CORPORATION FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/2/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: January 03, 2007

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 31, 2008

 

Recommend  to WITHDRAW.

 

AYES - Hyde, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 4 )

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4.    2008-156   AN ORDINANCE REALLOCATING $450,809.15 FROM COMPLETED PROJECTS WITHIN THE BOND ACCOUNTS TO THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM REHABILITATION ACCOUNT TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS FOR DRAINAGE PROJECTS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-084; 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 PROJECT ENTITLED "DRAINAGE SYSTEM REHAB"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/3/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 04, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 31, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Hyde, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 4 )

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5.    2008-184   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $95,000 FROM THE SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FOR (1) TRAINING AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO BE INCURRED TO HOST THE FBI CONFERENCE IN JULY 2008 ($10,000); (2) THE POLICE EXPLORER PROGRAM ($20,000); AND, (3) THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE ($65,000), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-076; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 31, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Hyde, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 4 )

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6.    2008-185   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,718,535, INITIALLY DEPOSITED IN THE SECTOR 4.1 PROJECT ACCOUNT OF SUBFUND 114 AND SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSFERRED TO SUCH SUBFUND'S RESERVES, TO A NEWLY CREATED ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY ALLOCATE REVENUES COLLECTED FOR TRIP CHARGES FOR ARGYLE FOREST DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT (DRI) FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ARGYLE FOREST BOULEVARD, AND TO ENSURE THAT FUNDS FOR THIS DRI ARE NOT COMMINGLED WITH OTHER UNDESIGNATED FAIR SHARE FUNDS WITHIN THE SAME SECTOR BUT ARE APPROPRIATED FOR THE DESIGNATED PURPOSE WITHIN THE DRI, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-092; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 18, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 31, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Hyde, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 4 )

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7.    2008-186   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,419 IN 2007 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCES IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE DISTRICT FOUR MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF SIX (6) VOICE RECORDERS, SIX (6) TRANSCRIPTION KITS, TWO (2) HP LASER COLOR PRINTERS WITH EXTENDED WARRANTIES, SIX (6) DIGITAL SCANNERS, AND TEN (10) CD-RW DRIVES FOR COMPUTERS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-094; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 31, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Hyde, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 4 )

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8.    2008-187   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (LESSOR) AND DOWNTOWN VISION, INC. (LESSEE), SAID LEASE BEING FOR TWO (2) YEARS, FOR 1,938 SQUARE FEET ON THE GROUND FLOOR CORNER OF HOGAN AND ADAMS STREET, AND 1,538 SQUARE FEET ON THE GROUND FLOOR CORNER OF JULIA AND MONROE STREETS, BOTH IN THE ED BALL BUILDING AT 214 HOGAN STREET, AT AN ANNUAL RENT OF $0.00; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 18, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 31, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Hyde, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 4 )

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9.    2008-188   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (LESSOR) AND IL C. KIM (LESSEE), SAID LEASE BEING FOR FIVE (5) YEARS, FOR 1,875 SQUARE FEET ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE ED BALL BUILDING AT 214 HOGAN STREET ("PREMISES"), AT THE CURRENT MARKET RATE; AUTHORIZING THE VOLUNTARY EARLY TERMINATION OF THE EXISTING LEASE WITH RSA SALES, INC., THE CURRENT LESSEE OF THE PREMISES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 18, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 31, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Hyde, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 4 )

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10.    2008-189   AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND TREND OFFSET PRINTING SERVICES, INC. ("DEVELOPER"), TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF DEVELOPER'S OPERATIONS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (THE "PROJECT"); RECOMMENDING THAT DEVELOPER 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; EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,000 AS THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND PROGRAM PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH A STATE MATCH OF $72,000, FOR A TOTAL CITY AND STATE QTI AMOUNT OF $90,000 FOR 30 JOBS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/17/2008 - Amend/Approve 5-0

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: March 18, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 31, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Hyde, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 4 )

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11.    2008-190   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT FOR PARCELS 103, 104, 714, 715 & 801 IN THE AMOUNT OF $595,000 IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDING CITY OF JACKSONVILLE VS. RAMP REALTY OF FLORIDA, INC., ET AL.; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 18, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 31, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Hyde, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 4 )

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12.    2008-207   A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR THE APPLICATION BY RIVERSIDE AVONDALE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FOR PURPOSES OF REVITALIZING AND STRENGTHENING THE RIVERSIDE AVONDALE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AREA BY PROVIDING LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES WITH HOME OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: March 18, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 31, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Hyde, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 4 )

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13.    2008-209   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 460 (HEALTH CODE), ORDINANCE CODE, TO AUTHORIZE ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE CHAPTER 609, ORDINANCE CODE CITATION PROCESS; TO CREATE A NEW PART 3 (TEMPORARY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING PERMITS) TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR PERMITTING AND REGULATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS ASSOCIATED WITH CITY-SANCTIONED EVENTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 123 (PUBLIC FEES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR TEMPORARY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS ASSOCIATED WITH CITY-SANCTIONED EVENTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 609 TO AUTHORIZE ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER 460, ORDINANCE CODE; REQUIRING TRANSMITTAL TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 3/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: March 18, 2008

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 31, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Hyde, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 4 )

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2ND READINGS

 

 

14.    2008-210   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 111.830 (LIBRARY CONFERENCE FACILITIES SPECIAL REVENUE FUND), ORDINANCE CODE, TO (1) MAKE SAID FUND SELF-APPROPRIATING, (2) REQUIRE THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF THE JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO FILE CERTAIN REPORTS TO THE COUNCIL SECRETARY AND COUNCIL AUDITOR AS TO THE FEES CHARGED FOR THE USE OF CONFERENCE FACILITIES, (3) REQUIRE THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF THE JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO FILE ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE COUNCIL SECRETARY AND COUNCIL AUDITOR AS TO THE REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES INVOLVING THE FUND, AND (4) CERTAIN OTHER CHANGES TO THE FUND; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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15.    2008-211   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $311,030 FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD TRUST FUND ($275,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO HIRE A GREEN INITIATIVES COORDINATOR, FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, TO PROMOTE THE CITY'S GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE, COORDINATE PROJECTS, PROVIDE PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION, AND ACT AS A MEDIA LIAISON FOR THE CITY'S GREEN INITIATIVE PROGRAM, AND $36,030 TO COVER THE COSTS OF AN AUDIT, SURVEY AND FACILITY ASSESSMENT OF THE CITY'S MAIN LIBRARY IN ORDER TO OBTAIN LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN ("LEED") CERTIFICATION FOR THE LIBRARY), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-097; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; APPROVING A TEMPORARY POSITION, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 08-501; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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16.    2008-212   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,991 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE'S STATE CRIMINAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WITH NO LOCAL MATCH, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR (1) UPGRADING THE CORRECTIONAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (CMIS) SO AS TO ENHANCE THE CAPABILITY OF THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO IDENTIFY ILLEGAL ALIENS AND THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN CRIME, AND (2) THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS NEEDED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR MATTRESSES SO AS TO SATISFY ACCREDITATION STANDARDS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-098; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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17.    2008-213   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $250,000 FROM THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL'S RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT TO FUND LEGAL RELATED EXPERT, TRIAL, CONFLICT, AND CONSULTING FEES AND OTHER LITIGATION EXPENSES AND COSTS IN EXCESS OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED IN THE 2007-2008 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-099; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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18.    2008-214   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,082,563 FROM THE CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT FEES PROJECT ACCOUNT FOR FAIR SHARE SECTOR 4.1 TO CORRECTLY ALLOCATE BUDGET FOR TRIP CHARGES FOR ARGYLE FOREST DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT (DRI) FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ARGYLE FOREST BOULEVARD SO AS TO ALLOW FOR CONSISTENT TRACKING OF ALL FUNDS RELATING TO THIS DRI AND ELIMINATING THE CONFUSION OF CO-MINGLING THESE FUNDS WITH OTHER SECTOR 4.1 FUNDS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-101; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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19.    2008-215   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ('CITY") AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT") PROVIDING FOR REPLACEMENT BY FDOT OF BRIDGE #724041 ON HIGHWAY AVENUE OVER A TRIBUTARY OF CEDAR CREEK, AND FOR MAINTENANCE BY THE CITY OF THE BRIDGE AFTER ITS REPLACEMENT IS COMPLETED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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20.    2008-216   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ('CITY") AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT") PROVIDING FOR REPLACEMENT BY FDOT OF BRIDGE #724214 ON UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD OVER THE ARLINGTON RIVER, AND FOR MAINTENANCE BY THE CITY OF THE BRIDGE AFTER ITS REPLACEMENT IS COMPLETED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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21.    2008-217   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A LAND TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND IMESON HOLDINGS, LLC ("IMESON"), TOGETHER WITH ALL DEEDS AND CLOSING DOCUMENTS, AND OTHERWISE TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE EXCHANGE OF TWO PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY, SUCH PARCELS BEING R.E. # 003388-1000, OWNED BY THE CITY AND LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF IMESON ROAD AND PRITCHARD ROAD (THE "CITY LAND"), AND A PORTION OF R.E.# 004520-0000, OWNED BY IMESON AND LOCATED SOUTH AND EAST OF THE CITY LAND (THE "IMESON LAND"), BOTH IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10, TO ALLOW FOR RELOCATION OF A CITY-OWNED REPLACEMENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY ON THE IMESON LAND, SUCH FACILITY TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY IMESON AT NO COST TO THE CITY, WITH TRANSFER OF THE OWNERSHIP OF THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS BEING MADE UPON COMPLETION, AND ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY, OF THE NEW FACILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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22.    2008-224   AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, ALLOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AGREEMENT, AND GRANT OF EASEMENT (COLLECTIVELY THE "AGREEMENTS") AMONG THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC"), SOUTH SHORE MARINA GROUP, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("DEVELOPER"), AND SOUTH SHORE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("SSGP"), IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 128-SLIP MARINA ON THE ST. JOHNS RIVER AT 841 PRUDENTIAL DRIVE ("MARINA"); AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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23.    2008-225   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) FLORIDA COUNCIL 79 AFL-CIO (NON-PROFESSIONAL BARGAINING UNIT) SUCH AGREEMENT COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2007 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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