RULES COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

December 01,2008

 

JACK WEBB, 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, December 01,2008.  The meeting was called to order at 10:02 A.M. by Committee Chair Jack Webb.  The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 A.M.

 

 

 

Members in Attendance:                                                    Staff Attendance:

                 

                      CM Jack Webb, Chair                                                      Shirley Nulf, Legislative Aide

                      CM Kevin Hyde, Vice Chair – Left 11:03                              Heather Norsworthy, Asst. Auditor

                       CM Daniel Davis                                                              Peggy Sidman, Attorney

                       CM Glorious Johnson – Arrived 10:03-Left 11:06                  Rick Campbell, Research Asst.

                       CM Warren Jones – Arrived 10:04                                        Sherry Hall, Administration

                      CM Art Shad                                                      

                       CM Clay Yarborough

                       

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

 

CP Ronnie Fussell

CM Corrigan

Carlton Jones  2008-821

Rev. Sampson 2008-851

Vince Seibold, Chief of Enviro Quality Div  2008-990

Kelly Boree, Deputy Dir, Recreation & Community Services  2008-1057

Joe Stelma  2008-1058

 

 

 

 

 

1.    2008-1005   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT OF JEFF CHARTRAND AS A MEMBER OF THE JOURNEY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, PURSUANT ORDINANCE 2008-555-E, SECTION 13, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )

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2.    2008-1006   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT OF TERRANCE FREEMAN AS A MEMBER OF THE JOURNEY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, PURSUANT ORDINANCE 2008-555-E, SECTION 13, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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3.    2008-1007   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM CARL "WC" GENTRY AS A MEMBER OF THE JOURNEY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, PURSUANT ORDINANCE 2008-555-E, SECTION 13, FOR A FIRST TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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4.    2008-1008   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES GRIGGS AS A MEMBER OF THE JOURNEY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, PURSUANT ORDINANCE 2008-555-E, SECTION 13, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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5.    2008-1009   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT OF CURTIS HART AS A MEMBER OF THE JOURNEY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, PURSUANT ORDINANCE 2008-555-E, SECTION 13, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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6.    2008-1010   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT OF BETTY HOLZENDORF AS A MEMBER OF THE JOURNEY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, PURSUANT ORDINANCE 2008-555-E, SECTION 13, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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7.    2008-1011   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT OF PAUL PEREZ AS THE CHAIR OF THE JOURNEY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, PURSUANT ORDINANCE 2008-555-E, SECTION 13, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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8.    2008-1012   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT OF SUSIE WILES AS A MEMBER OF THE JOURNEY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, PURSUANT ORDINANCE 2008-555-E, SECTION 13, FOR A FULL FIRST TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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9.    2008-1004   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT OF EDYTHE ABDULLAH AS A MEMBER OF THE JOURNEY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, PURSUANT ORDINANCE 2008-555-E, SECTION 13, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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10.    2008-907   A RESOLUTION ADVANCING THE CITY COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BILL J-3, TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE DUVAL COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, WHICH IS AN ACT RELATING TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AS ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER 92-341, LAWS OF FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; RELATING TO INDEPENDENT AGENCIES OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND STATE OF FLORIDA FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING ARTICLE 18 (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) OF THE CHARTER TO ADD A NEW SECTION 18.12 (INDEPENDENT AGENCIES; FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE) TO REQUIRE THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND THE DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, THE JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY, THE JACKSONVILLE AVIATION AUTHORITY, THE JEA, THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, AND THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO FILE A STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND OTHERWISE COMPLY WITH SECTION 112.3145 FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/3/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend  to WITHDRAW.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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11.    2008-964   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF HELEN C. ROWAN, REPLACING JOSEPH LOUIS BARROW, JR. TO THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 24 (JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION), CHARTER OF CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/3/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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12.    2008-999   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SHERIFF'S APPOINTMENT OF MAXINE L. PERSON AS CHIEF OF THE BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR A PROSPECTIVE APPOINTMENT AND CONFIRMATION DATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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13.    2008-1000   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SHERIFF'S APPOINTMENT OF CAROL J. HLADKI AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE SERVICES OF THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR A PROSPECTIVE APPOINTMENT AND CONFIRMATION DATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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14.    2008-1001   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SHERIFF'S APPOINTMENT OF GREGORY C. BURTON AS CHIEF OF THE SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION OF THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR A PROSPECTIVE APPOINTMENT AND CONFIRMATION DATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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15.    2008-1003   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF ISABELLE C. LOPEZ REPLACING RASHAD H. SHAHID TO THE JACKSONVILLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 60 (HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION), ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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16.    2008-821   AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A THIRD AMENDMENT ("AMENDMENT") TO A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND H.O.P.E. (HELPING OTHERS PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT) INC. OF JACKSONVILLE, A FLORIDA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, AND INOC, L.L.C. (COLLECTIVELY "DEVELOPER"), WHICH AGREEMENT WAS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 2001-1113-E AND WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES A REVISED TIMELINE FOR CERTAIN PROJECT DELIVERABLES TO ALLOW FOR THE COMPLETION OF AN I-95/CLARK ROAD INTERCHANGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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17.    2008-990   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING WHICH WILL ALLOW UP TO TEN MEMBERS OF  THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION STAFF AND PERSONNEL FROM THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO RECEIVE ON-SITE TRAINING IN NOISE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES FROM A TRAINER BROUGHT TO JACKSONVILLE FROM RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-011; WAIVING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 111.755 (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND) AND 360.602 (USES OF FUND), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

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

 


REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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18.    2008-1015   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF WAYNE E. JOHNSON, II, TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, REPRESENTING PLANNING DISTRICT 1, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND FULL TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 1, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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19.    2008-1016   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF MEREDITH HINES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, REPRESENTING PLANNING DISTRICT 4, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST FULL TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 1, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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20.    2008-1017   A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF W. MARC HARDESTY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, REPRESENTING PLANNING DISTRICT 6, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND FULL TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 1, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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21.    2008-1037   AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REGARDING A STATE ROAD FUND GRANT TO ASSIST IN THE COST OF MAKING CERTAIN ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE UNITED STATES HEADQUARTERS FOR PILOT CORPORATION OF AMERICA ("COMPANY") AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2008-370-E; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS FOR A STATE OF FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION FUND GRANT ("EDTF GRANT") TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; APPROPRIATING A NOT-TO-EXCEED SUM OF $127,900 (AS INITIATED BY B.T. #09-023) FROM SAID EDTF GRANT (PLUS ANY COMPANY PAYMENTS) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CUL-DE-SAC AND RELATED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF REGENT BOULEVARD WITH COMPANY'S PROPOSED HEADQUARTERS; COST OVERRUNS ASSUMED BY COMPANY; AMENDING THE 2009-2013 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2008-555-E, TO AUTHORIZE PRIORITY 1 STATUS FOR THE REGENT BOULEVARD ROAD PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR THE WAIVER OF CHAPTER 126 (PROCUREMENT CODE), ORDINANCE CODE; DESIGNATING JEDC AS CONTRACT MONITOR OF THE EDTF AGREEMENTS; FURTHER AUTHORIZATIONS AND AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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22.    2008-1056   A RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING ED HALL FOR HIS LONG AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF SERVICE TO THE CITY UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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23.    2008-1057   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, INC.("LICENSEE") FOR USE OF THE NORMANDY COMMUNITY CENTER AT 1751 LINDSEY RD. JACKSONVILLE FL 32221 IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12, FOR CAPITAL IMPROVMENTS SAID LICENSE AGREEMENT BEING FOR A TERM OF (10) YEARS AT $1.00 PER YEAR WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL THREE (3) YEAR PERIODS UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES; APPROPRIATING $100,000 FROM RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES CAPITAL PROJECTS TO AN ACCOUNT TO BE DETERMINED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CENTER; AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT; INVOKING THE EXCEPTION OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SECTION 126.107(G), ORDINANCE CODE, TO AUTHORIZE DIRECT CONTRACTING WITH COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, INC.; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Davis, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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24.    2008-1058   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 111.375 (TEEN COURT PROGRAMS TRUST FUND), SECTION 111.395 (JUDICIAL ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION AND FAMILY REUNIFICATION TRUST FUND), SECTION 634.106 (TEEN AND JUVENILE PROGRAMS) AND SECTION 634.108 (TEEN COURT PROGRAMS), ORDINANCE CODE TO PROVIDE THAT THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR OVERSEE THE TEEN COURT PROGRAM; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE, AMEND and APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Davis, Hyde, Johnson, Jones, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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