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FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
January 02,2008
ART SHAD, 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
Art Shad, Chair Jessica Morales,
Legislative Aide
CM
Kevin Hyde, Vice Chair Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor
CM
Richard Clark – Excused Early Departure Janice Billy, Sr.
Asst. Auditor
CM
Jay Jabour
Jeff Clements, Chief of Research
CM
Stephen Joost
Peggy Sidman, General Counsel
CM
Kevin Hyde
Steve Rohan, General Counsel
CM
E. Denise Lee – Excused Late Arrival Lisa Rowe,
Administration
Others in Attendance:
1.
2007-1287 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $17,730,373 IN ANTICIPATED REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE JEA
FRANCHISE FEES APPROVED IN ORDINANCE 2007-838-E, TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
_____________________
2.
2007-105 AN ORDINANCE RENAMING
AND AMENDING CHAPTER 118 (MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS); RENAMING THE CHAPTER
TO BE "PUBLIC SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS" AND LARGELY AMENDING SAME TO
CREATE A PUBLIC SERVICES GRANT COUNCIL WITH PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT APPROVAL
AUTHORITY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE A LUMP SUM
APPROPRIATION FOR PUBLIC SERVICE GRANTS; ESTABLISHING PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT
CRITERIA; AMENDING SECTION 118.301
(EXPENDITURE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS), SECTION 118.604 (ALLOCATION BY CULTURAL
COUNCIL; GENERALLY) ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/5/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/5/2007 -
Sub/Rerefer 5-0; 11/19/2007 - Sub/Rerefer 5-0
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Hyde, Jabour, Joost,
Shad, ( 4 )
_____________________
3.
2007-1094 AN ORDINANCE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 112.307 (CLAIMS AND SUITS BROUGHT AGAINST THE CITY
SEEKING MONETARY RELIEF) ORDINANCE CODE, APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF $3,077,519 AS
A SETTLEMENT OF A DISPUTE BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND IKON OFFICE
SOLUTIONS, INC. REGARDING A DISPUTE WITH THE CITY'S LIBRARY SYSTEM OVER PAYMENT
FOR PRINTING AND COPYING SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT; APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
LISTED EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
WAIVER OF CHAPTER 126 (PROCUREMENT CODE), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE;
10/15/2007 - Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: October 16, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time, AMENDED and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
AYES -
_____________________
4.
2007-1186 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DUVAL COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO
COLUMBIA COUNTY IN FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008; APPROVING THE CONTRACT 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 FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,100. 00 PER CASE; REQUIRING THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S
OFFICE TO MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED AND CASH RECEIPTS;
PROVING FOR AUTOPSY RATES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/19/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
AYES -
_____________________
5.
2007-1187 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DUVAL COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO
SUWANNEE COUNTY IN FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008; APPROVING THE CONTRACT 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 FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,100.00 PER CASE; REQURING THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S
OFFICE TO MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED AND CASH RECEIPTS;
PROVIDING FOR AUTOPSY RATES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/19/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
AYES -
_____________________
6.
2007-1188 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DUVAL COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO
LAFAYETTE COUNTY IN FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008; APPROVING THE CONTRACT 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 FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,100.00 PER CASE; REQUIRING THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S
OFFICE TO MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED AND CASH RECEIPTS;
PROVIDING FOR AUTOPSY RATES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/19/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
AYES -
_____________________
7.
2007-1189 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DUVAL COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO
HAMILTON COUNTY IN FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008; APPROVING THE CONTRACT 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 FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,100.00 PER CASE; REQUIRING THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S
OFFICE TO MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED AND CASH RECEIPTS;
PROVIDING AUTOPSY RATES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/19/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
AYES -
_____________________
8. 2007-1256 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXTRAORDINARY RATE
ADJUSTMENT FOR FUEL SURCHARGES OF $82,398.66 TO SOUTHLAND WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.
("SWS") PURSUANT TO AMENDMENT AMENDING AND RESTATING CONTRACT FOR
RESIDENTIAL WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
_____________________
9.
2007-1257 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $500 FROM THE SPECIAL COUNCIL LAPSE CONTINGENCY TO RESTORE GRANT
FUNDS TO THE FLORIDA YARDS AND NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; 12/3/2007 - Read 2nd &
Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
_____________________
10.
2007-1258 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $30,762 FROM THE TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND
FOR TREE PLANTING AT DELLWOOD AVENUE FROM MARGARET STREET TO ACOSTA STREET
LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9; PROVIDING FOR DEPARTMENTAL OVERSIGHT BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
_____________________
11.
2007-1260 AN ORDINANCE
REAPPROPRIATING, TO THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP
("SHIP") HOUSING RENTAL REHABILITATION/TRUST FUND AUTHORIZED
EXPENDITURES, $1,380,900 IN UNUSED OR UNENCUMBERED FUNDS, PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED
BY ORDINANCE 2007-211-E AND TRANSFERRED BY SUCH ORDINANCE AS OF SEPTEMBER 30,
2007, TO THE SHIP OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION FOR TARGETED NEIGHBORHOODS
ACCOUNT, IN ORDER TO RE-ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR THE NEW LIFE VILLAGE PROJECT, AS
INITIATED BY B.T. 08-034; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR
2008-2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
_____________________
12.
2007-1261 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING, AT THE REQUEST OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION, THE EXISTING GASOLINE STORAGE TANK INSPECTION FUND BALANCE OF
$60,915.46 INTO THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 OPERATING ACCOUNT FOR THE GASOLINE STORAGE
TANK INSPECTION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF
THE ENVIRONMENTAL & COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT, FOR THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY
1, 2007 TO JUNE 30, 2008, SO AS TO INCREASE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR PROGRAM
EXPENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND PRODUCTS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-032;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
_____________________
13. 2007-1262 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $28,699 FROM THE
JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION (JCC) TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DIVISION IN ORDER TO ALIGN THE POSITION WITH THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT, AS
INITIATED BY B.T. 08-025; APPROVING POSITION, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 08-082;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
_____________________
14.
2007-1263 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $298,000 IN RESIDUAL AMOUNTS, LEFT IN CANCELLED NORTHWEST
JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ("NWJED") TRUST FUND PROJECTS, TO
THE CONSOLIDATED JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/PROJECT PAY-AS-YOU-GO
NWJED FUND CREATED BY ORDINANCE 2007-281-E, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-035;
PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; 12/3/2007 - Read 2nd &
Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
_____________________
15.
2007-1264 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $475,000 FROM THE TWO PERCENT CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT TAX FUNDS IN
THE PRIME OSBORN CONVENTION CENTER FUND BALANCE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AGING
REMOTE PHONE SYSTEM LINKING FACILITIES OPERATED BY SMG ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AT
THE PRIME OSBORN CONVENTION CENTER ($26,399.46), JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL STADIUM
($323,006.69), JACKSONVILLE BASEBALL STADIUM ($7,835.07), MEMORIAL ARENA
($76,143.36), THE TIMES UNION PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ($23,401.60), AND THE
CECIL EQUESTRIAN CENTER ($18,213.82), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-040; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
_____________________
16.
2007-1265 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION
SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THAT CERTAIN RENEWAL AGREEMENT OF THE AMENDED
AND RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND SMG FOR MANAGEMENT
OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY FACILITIES SO AS TO EXTEND THE INITIAL TERM OF THE
AGREEMENT, WHICH COMMENCED OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND WAS TO END SEPTEMBER 30, 2008,
FOR A RENEWAL TERM OF AN ADDITIONAL AND IMMEDIATELY CONSECUTIVE FOUR YEAR AND
SIX MONTH RENEWAL PERIOD, ENDING ON MARCH 30, 2013; PROVIDING FOR CITY
OVERSIGHT BY THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
NAYS - Lee, ( 1 )
_____________________
17.
2007-1267 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 122 (PUBLIC PROPERTY), ORDINANCE CODE, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF
REAL PROPERTY WITHIN A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA; REPEALING SUBPART C,
ENTITLED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT REAL PROPERTY DISPOSITIONS AND CONSISTING OF
SECTIONS 122.431 THROUGH 122.436, INCLUSIVE; REENACTING A NEW SUBPART C,
ENTITLED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT REAL PROPERTY DISPOSITIONS, CONSISTING OF
SECTION 122.431 APPLICABILITY, SECTION 122.432, APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY, SECTION
122.433, AUTHORIZATION, SECTION 122.434, DISPOSITION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PROPERTY; PROVIDING THAT THE HISTORY OF THE CHAPTER SHALL BE PRESERVED BY
FILING WITH THE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Hyde, Jabour, Joost,
Shad, ( 4 )
NAYS - Lee, ( 1 )
_____________________
18.
2007-1268 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, A
SOVEREIGN SUBMERGED LANDS LEASE EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO ALLOW FOR EXPANSION OF
BAY STREET OVER HOGAN'S CREEK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Hyde, Jabour, Joost,
Lee, Shad, ( 5 )
_____________________
19.
2007-1269 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL COUNSEL, OR DESIGNEE, TO CLOSE AND
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS, DEEDS AND CLOSING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED, AND TO
OTHERWISE TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE, THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S
ACQUISITION, FROM SOUTHSIDE ESTATES BAPTIST CHURCH, OF THOSE CERTAIN PARCELS OF
PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL 104-P AND PARCEL 800 (REAL ESTATE NUMBER
167458-0500) ON KERNAN BOULEVARD, BETWEEN BEACH BOULEVARD AND J. TURNER BUTLER
BOULEVARD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE REAL ESTATE DIVISION OPTION TO PURCHASE EXECUTED ON OCTOBER 2,
2007, BY SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH ("SELLER") FOR $995,000, FOR A POND
SITE OF APPROXIMATELY FOUR AND SEVEN-TENTHS (4.7) ACRES, TOGETHER WITH AN
EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND DRAINAGE, FOR THE KERNAN BOULEVARD
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Hyde, Jabour, Joost,
Lee, Shad, ( 5 )
_____________________
20.
2007-1270 AN ORDINANCE
CONCERNING THE USE OF THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION'S PARKING LOT;
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S
COMMISSION TO EXECUTE PARKING PERMIT AGREEMENTS FOR FUTURE PARKING NEEDS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Hyde, Jabour, Joost,
Lee, Shad, ( 5 )
_____________________
21.
2007-1272 A RESOLUTION DECLARING
THE PUBLIC NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING PERPETUAL EASEMENTS FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES
AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT RIGHTS THROUGH CONDEMNATION BY RIGHT OF
EMINENT DOMAIN IN CERTAIN LANDS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE
BROWARD ROAD (LEM TURNER TO I-95) PROJECT, A BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN II
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL TO INSTITUTE
APPROPRIATE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Hyde, Jabour, Joost,
Lee, Shad, ( 5 )
_____________________
22.
2007-1273 A RESOLUTION
REQUESTING AND URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO HIGHLY
PRIORITIZE AND FUND THE REPAVING OF BEAVER STREET (U.S. 90) FROM STOCKTON
STREET TO MCDUFF AVENUE; DIRECTING THE COUNCIL SECRETARY TO PROVIDE A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S JACKSONVILLE AND
LAKE CITY DISTRICT OFFICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Hyde, Jabour, Joost,
Lee, Shad, ( 5 )
_____________________
23.
2007-1280 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE PURCHASE, AND AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL COUNSEL, OR DESIGNEE, TO CLOSE AND
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS, DEEDS, AND CLOSING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED, AND TO
OTHERWISE TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY
FROM WILLIAM P. REGISTER, PRESIDENT OF HERITAGE LTD., THE PROPERTY BEING AN
APPROXIMATELY 2.5 ACRE POND SITE, PARCEL 106-P, RE# 167132-1020, LOCATED OFF
SAN PABLO ROAD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2, FOR USE AS A POND SITE FOR DRAINAGE
PURPOSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SAN PABLO ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY BETTER JACKSONVILLE
PLAN PROJECT; PROVIDING A PURCHASE PRICE OF $200,000; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; 12/3/2007 - Read 2nd &
Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Hyde, Jabour, Joost,
Lee, Shad, ( 5 )
_____________________
24.
2007-1285 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $633,578.00 TO POST PAYMENT FROM JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT (JIA) FOR A CRASH TRUCK PURCHASED UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE JACKSONVILLE AVIATION AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE FOR
AIRPORT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING SERVICES SO AS TO PAY THE BANKING FUND BALANCE
OF $380,184.08 OWED ON THE PURCHASE AND TRANSFER THE REMAINING BALANCE OF
$253,393.92 TO THE 513 CASH FUND, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-041; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE:
January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Hyde, Jabour, Joost,
Lee, Shad, ( 5 )
_____________________
25.
2007-1286 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE, THE FLORIDA
BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (FBIP) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA FISH AND
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE FOR A DERELICT
VESSEL REMOVAL PROJECT ("PROJECT"); APPROPRIATING $44,500 ($9,500
GRANT FROM FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION AND $35,000 FROM THE DERELICT
VESSEL REMOVAL ACCOUNT FOR THE REQUIRED CITY MATCH) TO FUND THE PROJECT, AS
INITIATED BY B.T. 08-036; MOVING FUNDS TO THE CORRECT INDEX CODE FOR PROPER
ALIGNMENT DUE TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 REORGANIZATION; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER
OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE PLANNING
& DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 04, 2007
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Hyde, Jabour, Joost,
Lee, Shad, ( 5 )
_____________________
26.
2007-1289 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
A POSITION CHANGE IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL & COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT, AS
INITIATED BY R.C. 08-118; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/3/2007 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Hyde, Jabour, Joost,
Lee, Shad, ( 5 )
_____________________
27.
2007-1298 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING
SUBSECTION (A) OF SECTION 380.303 (RATES FOR DISPOSAL), ORDINANCE CODE, AND
REPLACING IT WITH NEW SUBSECTION (A) OF SECTION 380.303 (RATES FOR DISPOSAL),
ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH NEW TIPPING FEES AT TRAIL RIDGE LANDFILL; PLACING
REPEALED SUBSECTION (A) OF SECTION 380.303 (RATES FOR DISPOSAL), ORDINANCE
CODE, ON FILE WITH THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES; REQUIRING TRANSMITTAL TO
THE MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Recommend
to AMEND and Read 2nd & Rerefer to the Committee.
AYES
- Hyde, Jabour, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 5 )
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28.
2007-1349 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR,
CORPORATION SECRETARY, AND THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT AND COUNTY COURTS TO
EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT AND COUNTY COURTS; WAIVING PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE
ORDINANCE CODE TO THE EXTENT THEY MAY BE INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Recommend
to AMEND and APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.
AYES
- Hyde, Jabour, Shad, ( 3 )
NAYS
- Joost, Lee, ( 2 )
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2nd
29.
2007-1299 AN ORDINANCE IN
CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 108.505 (SPECIAL COUNSELS) ORDINANCE CODE; APPROVING
THE RETENTION OF SPECIAL COUNSEL TO ADVISE THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE ON
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND LAW; PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR
PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM ANNUAL INDEBTEDNESS OF $95,000 FOR THE LEGAL
SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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30.
2007-1300 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A RAIL ROAD CROSSING
AGREEMENT WITH GEORGIA SOUTHERN AND FLORIDA RAILROAD COMPANY FOR MYRTLE AVENUE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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31.
2007-1301 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A RAILROAD CROSSING
AGREEMENT WITH GEORGIA SOUTHERN AND FLORIDA RAILROAD COMPANY FOR FIFTH STREET;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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32.
2007-1302 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION
SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN BEACH BOULEVARD VENTURE, LLC ("BEACH")
AND THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), PURSUANT TO WHICH BEACH IS TO
CONSTRUCT A REGIONAL STORMWATER RETENTION POND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
SANDALWOOD CANAL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT, AND THE CITY IS TO OBTAIN ALL PERMITS
NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE POND AND PAY AN ESTIMATED $2,000,000 FOR THE
REQUIRED MITIGATION, BASED ON NO MORE THAN 16.52 ACRES OF WETLAND IMPACT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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33.
2007-1303 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND JEA FOR AN EASEMENT RUNNING ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY EDGE OF GILRIDGE ROAD FROM THE TRAIL RIDGE LANDFILL SITE TO U.S.
HIGHWAY 301, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 11, TO BE USED BY JEA FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF
CONVEYING ELECTRICITY GENERATED BY THE TRAIL RIDGE LANDFILL GAS GENERATING
FACILITY TO JEA'S TRANSMISSION LINE ON U.S. HIGHWAY 301; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
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34.
2007-1304 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, A
SOVEREIGNTY SUBMERGED LANDS LEASE RENEWAL BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA UNDER WHICH THE CITY IS AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE, THROUGH JANUARY 22,
2012, A MOORING AREA ON THE NORTH BANK OF THE RIVERWALK FOR THE USE OF WATER
TAXIS, AND A MOORING AREA ON THE SOUTH BANK OF THE RIVERWALK FOR THE TEMPORARY
MOORING OF BOTH RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL VESSELS, AND THE OVERNIGHT MOORING
OF TWO DINNER CRUISE SHIPS AND WATER TAXIS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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35.
2007-1313 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $115,030.70 ($100,026.70 IN HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT (HAVA) FUNDS
RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ELECTIONS,
AND $15,004.00 FROM THE SUBSIDIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNT) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR VOTER EDUCATION MAILERS WITH SAMPLE BALLOTS;
PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
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36.
2007-1314 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $118,476.19 ($103,022.77 IN HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT (HAVA) FUNDS
RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ELECTIONS,
AND $15,453.42 FROM THE SUBSIDIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNT) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR VOTER EDUCATION MAILERS WITH SAMPLE BALLOTS;
PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
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37. 2007-1315 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $57,515.35
($50,013.35 IN HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT (HAVA) FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ELECTIONS, AND $7,502.00 FROM THE
SUBSIDIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT) TO PROVIDE FUNDING
FOR POLLWORKER RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO
FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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38.
2007-1316 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $8,917 IN GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR SPRINGFIELD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
ALONG MAIN STREET (US 17/SR 15) FROM 10TH STREET TO 12TH STREET; 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 INCREASE THE
BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "SPRINGFIELD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ALONG US
17/SR 15/MAIN STREET FROM 10TH TO 12TH"; 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 AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
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39.
2007-1317 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $56,250 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WITH NO
LOCAL MATCH, TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT TO SUSTAIN SWAT AND EOD TEAMS PERFORMING
ANTI-TERRORISM OPERATIONS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-045; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
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40.
2007-1318 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $146,772 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WITH NO
LOCAL MATCH, TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES AND EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE THE
CAPABILITIES OF SWAT AND EOD TEAMS PERFORMING ANTI-TERRORISM OPERATIONS, AS
INITIATED BY B.T. 08-046; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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41.
2007-1319 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $71,500 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WITH NO
LOCAL MATCH, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES
AND EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE THE AERIAL OBSERVATION CAPABILITIES OF THE
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE'S AVIATION UNIT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
ANTI-TERRORISM OPERATIONS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-047; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
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42.
2007-1320 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WITH NO
LOCAL MATCH, TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE
EXPANSION OF PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO COMBAT TERRORISM THROUGH THE
DEVELOPMENT OF PRINTED MATERIALS, CD'S, A WEBSITE AND OTHER OUTREACH PROGRAMS
TO BUSINESS AND CIVIC GROUPS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-048; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
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43.
2007-1321 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $371,700 ($278,775 FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
THROUGH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND A 25% MATCH OF
$92,925 FROM THE PROPERTY OWNER) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR AN ELEVATION PROJECT AT
CLARK'S FISH CAMP RESTAURANT AT 12903 HOOD LANDING ROAD AS PART OF THE FLOOD
MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROJECT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-049; 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 AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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44. 2007-1322 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $26,484.93 FROM
THE GENERAL FUND OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION OF THE CENTRAL
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT ("DEPARTMENT") TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO TRANSFER
ONE POSITION FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION TO THE FLEET MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-050; APPROVING POSITION AND
ALIGNING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION IN THE CORRECT INDEX
CODE, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 08-183; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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45.
2007-1323 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $26,118.11 FROM THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING
TO TRANSFER ONE POSITION FROM THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION OF THE CENTRAL OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-051; APPROVING POSITION AND ALIGNING THE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION IN THE CORRECT INDEX CODE, AS
INITIATED BY R.C. 08-100; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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46.
2007-1324 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $500,000 FROM THE HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT'S
NEIGHBORHOODS HOUSING INITIATIVE LOANS FUND TO PROVIDE A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$500,000 TO LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION, A NEW YORK NON-PROFIT
CORPORATION ("LISC"), FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING LOW AND MODERATE
INCOME HOUSING IN DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-052; PROVIDING
FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; 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; WAIVING
PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE 2004-1186-E; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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