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RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
December 02,2008
WARREN JONES, 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 Warren
Jones, Chair Juliette Williams,
Legislative Aide
CM Ray
Holt, Vice Chair - Excused Janice Billy, Asst. Council
Auditor
CM Richard
Clark
Peggy Sidman, General Counsel
CM Michael
Corrigan
John Jackson, Research Asst.
CM Art
Graham
Lisa Rowe, Administration
CM
Crescimbeni
Others in Attendance:
1. 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; 8/19/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: September 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: December 01, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Graham, Jones, ( 5 )
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2. 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 - Clark, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Graham, Jones, ( 5 )
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3. 2008-992 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $67,200 IN REVENUES COLLECTED ON BEHALF OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD (DCSB) AS PART OF THE EDUCATION MITIGATION - EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT FEE FOR BARTRAM PARK DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT (DRI), ORIGINALLY DEPOSITED INTO THE CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OPERATING ACCOUNT AND SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSFERRED TO FUND BALANCE AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE DCSB TO BE USED ON CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR SCHOOLS SERVING BARTRAM PARK RESIDENTS, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 2000-451-E, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-022; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: December 01, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Graham, Jones, ( 5 )
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4. 2008-993 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $87,500 FROM SPECIAL COUNCIL CONTINGENCY - BOB HAYES ACCOUNT TO FUND THE BOB HAYES TRACK MEET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-024; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Graham, Jones, ( 5 )
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5. 2008-1013 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $757,140.94 IN PRIOR YEAR HOME DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO A HOME TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (TBRA) PROGRAM IN ORDER TO ASSIST DUVAL COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS IN OBTAINING AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-025; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; 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.; 11/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: December 01, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Graham, Jones, ( 5 )
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6. 2008-1014 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE RESTORATION, RENOVATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE RIVERSIDE-AVONDALE HISTORIC DISTRICT CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2253 OAK STREET, REAL ESTATE NUMBER 090719-0000 OWNED BY K & E PROPERTIES, LLC; THE EXEMPTION PROVIDES FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE VALUE OF RESTORATION, RENOVATION AND REHABILITATION FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FROM JANUARY 1, 2009 TO DECEMBER 31, 2018; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: December 01, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Graham, Jones, ( 5 )
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7. 2008-1019 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $430,000 FROM FEDERAL MATCHING GRANTS TO THE SMG ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR AN ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT TO THE GATOR BOWL ASSOCIATION FOR THE $430,000 PAYMENT IT MADE TO THE ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE ("ACC") IN SETTLEMENT OF THE TICKET SALE DEFICIENCY FROM THE 2007 ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IN JACKSONVILLE, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-189; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: December 01, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 02, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Corrigan, Fussell, Graham, Jones, ( 4 )
NAYS - Clark, Crescimbeni, ( 2 )
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8. 2008-1020 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $16,000 IN FLORIDA BOATER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT FOR DUVAL COUNTY DERELICT VESSEL REMOVAL, MATCH FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,000 HAVING BEEN APPROPRIATED PREVIOUSLY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-017; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: December 01, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 02, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Graham, Jones, ( 5 )
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9. 2008-1034 AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SECOND AMENDMENT ("AMENDMENT") TO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND INTERLINE BRANDS, INC. ("DEVELOPER"), A NEW JERSEY CORPORATION, AS SUCCESSOR-BY-MERGER TO BARNETT, INC., WHICH AGREEMENT WAS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 1997-85-E AND WHICH AMENDMENT ALLOWS DEVELOPER AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO SUBMIT PLANS, OBTAIN PERMITS AND COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE II OF THE PROJECT, AND IN THE EVENT DEVELOPER FAILS TO MEET THE REVISED DEADLINES SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT OR ALTERNATIVELY SHALL MAKE A NO-COST CONVEYANCE TO CITY OF THE WESTERN HALF OF THE PROJECT SITE, DESIGNATING JEDC AS CONTRACT MONITOR, AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: December 01, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 02, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Graham, Jones, ( 5 )
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10. 2008-1035 AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REGARDING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC"); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JEDC AND MILLARD REFRIGERATED SERVICES, INC. ("COMPANY"), TO SUPPORT A PROJECT WITHIN THE BROWNFIELD AREA AT IMESON INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OF A REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER COMPRISING 185,000 SQUARE FEET WITH EXPANSION CAPABILITY (UP TO 425,000 SQUARE FEET), (THE "PROJECT") AND AUTHORIZING CITY PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN A CITY BROWNFIELD BONUS MATCH OF $46,000; RECOMMENDING THAT COMPANY BE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BONUS REFUND PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.107, FLORIDA STATUTES AND EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $46,000 AS THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BONUS, PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH A STATE MATCH FOR THE BROWNFIELD PROGRAM OF $184,000, FOR A TOTAL CITY AND STATE BROWNFIELD AMOUNT OF $230,000 FOR 92 JOBS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC AND DESIGNATING JEDC AS CONTRACT MONITOR; FURTHER AUTHORIZATIONS AND AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BY COMPANY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: December 01, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 02, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Graham, Jones, ( 5 )
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11. 2008-1036 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $329,125 (A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $211,325 AND A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,800) FROM THE NORTHWEST JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND ("FUND") TO FIRST COAST NO MORE HOMELESS PETS, INC., A FLORIDA NON PROFIT CORPORATION ("COMPANY"), TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANIMAL MEDICAL FACILITIES, OFFICES, AND STORAGE FACILITIES (BY RENOVATIONS TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 6817 NORWOOD AVENUE), IN THE FUND AREA, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-___; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS INTO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND COMPANY (AND "TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS"); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: December 01, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 02, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Graham, Jones, ( 5 )
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12. 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.; 11/18/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: December 01, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: December 01, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 02, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Graham, Jones, ( 5 )
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13. 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 - Clark, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Graham, Jones, ( 5 )
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14. 2008-1039 AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 111.785 (ARTIFICIAL REEF PROGRAM TRUST FUND), ORDINANCE CODE, TO PROVIDE A FUNDING SOURCE FOR THE ARTIFICIAL REEF PROGRAM FROM DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS INTO SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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15. 2008-1041 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $22,000 FROM THE RITZ THEATRE MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND CHARGES ACCOUNT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY ALIGN FOOD AND BEVERAGE COSTS WITHIN THE RITZ THEATRE & LAVILLA MUSEUM DIVISION, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-030; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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16. 2008-1044 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND ALENIA NORTH AMERICA, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, FOR LEASED PREMISES (BUILDING #900) AT CECIL COMMERCE CENTER; DESIGNATING JEDC AS MONITOR OF THE LEASE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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17. 2008-1059 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $184,754 FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE FOLLOWING: ($126,021 FOR THE 2008-2009 STATE OF THE RIVER STUDY; $23,733 FOR THE 2009-2010 STATE OF THE RIVER STUDY; AND $35,000 TO PROVIDE A SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL STUDY) TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; INVOKING THE EXCEPTION OF SECTION 126.107(F), ORDINANCE CODE; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA; DESIGNATING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE TO OVERSEE FUNDING THE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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