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RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE AGENDA
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   Tuesday, February
  5, 2008  | 
  
   Tape
  No.________________________  | 
 
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   2:00 PM     | 
  
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   Council Chambers 1st
  Floor,  City Hall  | 
  
   Dana M. Farris,  Chief of
  Legislative Services   | 
 
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   Art Graham, Chair  | 
  
   Legislative Aide:
  Marilyn Allen  | 
 
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   Stephen Joost, Vice
  Chair  | 
  
   Attorney: Peggy
  Sidman  | 
 
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   William Bishop  | 
  
   Asst. Council
  Auditor: Janice Billy  | 
 
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   Ronnie Fussell  | 
  
   Research Asst.:
  John Jackson  | 
 
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   Johnny Gaffney  | 
  
   Administration:
  Lisa Rinaman  | 
 
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   Mia Jones, Absent  | 
  
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   Glorious Johnson  | 
  
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                        Meeting Convened      2:00
PM                       Meeting Adjourned        2:05 PM
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Attendance:
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   Item/File No.  | 
  
   Title/History  | 
 
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   1.  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  | 
 
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   1.
  5/9/2006 CO  Introduced: F,ECID  | 
 
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       5/15/2006 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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       5/16/2006 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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  5/23/2006 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, ECID  | 
 
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       6/5/2006 F Amend/Approve 7-0  | 
 
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       6/6/2006 RCD Amend/Approve 5-0  | 
 
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   3.
  6/13/2006 CO POSTPONED 6/27/06  | 
 
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      6/27/2006 CO Rereferred; F,ECID (RCD
  7/1/07)  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY F: Defer DEFER   | 
 
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   2.  2006-794  | 
  
   RESO
  Making Findings; Designating Soutel/Moncrief Community Redev Area as Jax
  Brownfield Area for Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev. (Dist 10-Jones)
  (Howard) (Req of Mayor)  | 
 
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   1.
  7/25/2006 CO  Introduced: ECID,TEUS  | 
 
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       8/1/2006 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/1/2006 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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   2.
  8/8/2006 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; ECID (RCD 7/1/07),TEUS (TEU 7/1/07)  | 
 
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   TEU: Defer DEFER   | 
 
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   3.  2006-1394  | 
  
   ORD
  Amend Chapt 751 (Septic Tank Superfund), Ord Code, to Create an On-Site
  Sewage Treatmt Disposal Syst Regulatory Prog. (Teal) (Req of Mayor) Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/07  | 
 
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   1.
  12/12/2006 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS, ECID
  (1-9-07)  | 
 
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       1/2/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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       1/3/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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   2.
  1/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEUS (TEU 7/1/07), ECID (RCD
  7/1/07)  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY TEU: Defer                                                  
   F: Defer DEFER   | 
 
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   4.  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  | 
 
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   1.
  11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD  | 
 
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  11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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       11/20/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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   2.
  11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY F: Defer DEFER   | 
 
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   5.  2007-1324  | 
  
   ORD
  Approp $500,000 from Neighborhoods Housing Initiative Loans Fund for a $500,000
  Grant to Local Initiatives Support Corp, to Expand Low & Moderate Income
  Housing; Waiving Provisions of Ord 2004-1186-E. (BT 08-052) (McCain) (Req of
  Mayor) Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/08  | 
 
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  12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD  | 
 
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       1/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/2/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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       1/3/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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   2.
  1/8/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY R: Defer F: Defer DEFER   | 
 
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   6.  2007-1348  | 
  
   ORD
  Amend Sec 191.114 (Attendance & Participant Standards for Public Safety
  Emerg Med Personnel at Special Events), Ord Code, to Remove Requiremts at
  Specified Indoor Events within 1 Mile of Jax Fire & Rescue Stations.
  (Wedner) (Req of Mayor) Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/08  | 
 
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  12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: PHS,RCD  | 
 
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       1/2/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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       1/3/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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   2.
  1/8/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, RCD  | 
 
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   PHS: Defer DEFER   | 
 
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   7.  2008-6  | 
  
   ORD
  Approp $500,000 from NW Jax Economic Dev Trust Fund for Lofts at Main, LLC
  with 3-yr, 3% Loan for 3rd & Main St. Proj, Mixed-Use Dev with 36-Unit
  Extended Stay Apartment/Hotel & 7,506 sq ft of Commercial Space; Auth
  Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Auth & Apv Redev Agreemt by COJ &
  Lofts at Main, LLC (BT 08-053). (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/22/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD  | 
 
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       1/14/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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   2.
  1/22/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY F:Amend/Approve  AMEND(F)/APPROVE 5-0  | 
 
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   8.  2008-10  | 
  
   ORD
  Auth an Interlocal Agreemt with City of  Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/22/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD  | 
 
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       1/14/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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   2.
  1/22/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY F: Approve  APPROVE 6-0  | 
 
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   9.  2008-17  | 
  
   ORD
  Approp $200,000 from Special Council Contingency to Develop Master Plan for
  Cecil Field Recreational Uses. (Rohan) (C/P  Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/22/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD  | 
 
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       1/14/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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   2.
  1/22/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY F: Approve  APPROVE 6-0  | 
 
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   10.  2008-19  | 
  
   ORD
  Recognizing Achievemts of Victim Svcs Div; Renaming Bldg at  Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/22/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: RCD  | 
 
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   2.
  1/22/2008 CO PH Only  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY  APPROVE 6-0  | 
 
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   11.  2008-28  | 
  
   ORD
  Amend Chapt 366 (Groundwater Resource Mgmt), Ord Code, to Expand Regulatory
  Authority of Environmental & Compliance Dept & Environmental
  Protection Bd Over Surface Waters of the County; Amend Sec 366.209, to
  include Ticketing Authority; Create New Pt 6 for Mgmt & Regulation of
  Lawn & Specialized Turf Fertilization Including Lawns on Residential
  & Commercial Proptys & Public & Private Golf Courses; Ord to be
  Applicable Countywide; Education, Training & Record Keeping Requiremts
  for Commercial Landscapers & Fertilizer Applicators; Persons for Hire to
  Apply Fertilizer to Subject Propty must Successfully Complete Specified
  Training; Provide Guidelines for FL Friendly Landscaping; Provide Public
  Nuisance Declaration & Enforcemt; Provide Fertilizer Storage & Maint
  Requiremts & Inspection Prog. (Teal) (Req of Mayor) Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/22/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/8/2008 CO  Introduced:
  PHS,TEU,RCD,JWW  | 
 
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       1/14/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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       1/15/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer  | 
 
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   2.
  1/22/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, TEU, RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY TEU: Defer  PHS: Defer  DEFER   | 
 
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   12.  2008-35  | 
  
   ORD
  Auth Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Website Pros, Inc for
  Expansion of Headquarters Operations; Recommend Apv by Fla Ofc of Tourism,
  Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business Pursuant to Sec 288.106, F.S.;
  Committing City Support of $111,200 under the QTI Tax Refund Prog with State
  Match of $444,800 for 139 Jobs. (Alderson) (Req of JEDC) Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY F: Approve  APPROVE 6-0  | 
 
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   13.  2008-46  | 
  
   RESO
  Supporting Ex-USS Charles F. Adams (DDG-2) as a Floating Naval   | 
 
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  1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd &
  rerefer  READ 2ND &
  REREFER   | 
 
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   14.  2008-51  | 
  
   ORD
  Approp $180,800 ($136,000 Grant of Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic
  Dev & $44,800 In-Kind Svcs) to fund Military Affairs Consulting &
  Advocacy Svcs; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Auth a Defense
  Reinvestmt Grant Agreemt; Auth Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept.
  (BT 08-69) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd &
  rerefer  READ 2ND &
  REREFER   | 
 
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   15.  2008-53  | 
  
   ORD
  Approp $86,946 from Jax Children's Comm Spec Rev Rsv to the 21st Century
  Community Learning Centers Grant for Admin Costs to "Team-Up
  After-School" Progs in Elementary Schools: $26,400 to Bridge of NE
  Florida at Rutledge Pearson; $34,058 to Communities in Schools at Pinedale
  & $26,488 to Boys & Girls Clubs at John Love. (BT 08-056) (McCain)
  (Req of Mayor) Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd &
  rerefer READ 2ND &
  REREFER   | 
 
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   16.  2008-54  | 
  
   ORD
  Approp $72,500 from Jax Children's Comm Spec Rev Rsv to Increase Fund for
  2008 Summer  Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd &
  rerefer READ 2ND &
  REREFER   | 
 
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   17.  2008-55  | 
  
   ORD
  Approp $115,106 ($90,106 in Fla Fish & Wildlife Fla Boating Improvemt
  Prog Grant & $25,000 from Parks & Rec Planning Div Manatee Study
  Acct) for a Duval County Boater Traffic Study to Identify Boater Traffic
  Patterns & Assess Adequacy of the County Manatee Protection Plan's
  Motorboat Speed Zones & Marina Siting Criteria; Auth Funds Carryover to
  FY 2008-2009; Auth Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept. (BT 08-058) (McCain)
  (Req of Mayor) Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd &
  rerefer  READ 2ND &
  REREFER   | 
 
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   18.  2008-57  | 
  
   ORD
  Approp $262,500 from Jax Housing Comm's "SHIP" Funds from SHIP
  Foreclosure Prevention/Recaptured Grant Funds ($250,000) & from SHIP
  Housing Assistance Admin/Recaptured Grant Funds ($12,500) to the Authorized
  Expenditures Accts; Auth Funds Carryover thru Fla FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-061)
  (Chastain) (Req of Mayor) Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd &
  rerefer  READ 2ND &
  REREFER   | 
 
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   19.  2008-61  | 
  
   ORD
  Approp $70,000 from Handicap Parking Trust Fund ($58,000 for Ongoing Misc
  & Emerg Assistance to Disabled Individuals, $12,000 for Admission of
  1,000 Disabled Individuals to the 5th Annual Fun with the Suns Event at the
  Baseball Grounds; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-065) (McCain)
  (Req of Mayor) Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd &
  rerefer  READ 2ND &
  REREFER   | 
 
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   20.  2008-71  | 
  
   ORD
  Apv Purchase of Listed Equipmt for Printing & Waiving Competitive
  Procuremt Provisions of Chapt 126, Ord Code; Apv Pymt of $2,200,000 for Svcs
  Rendered & Equipmt Listed on Condition of a Gen Release from Ikon Corp
  &/or Ikon Office Solutions, Inc is Obtained & Clear Title to Equipmt
  is Provided; Subject to Apv of Gen Counsel to Add or Delete Entities Needed
  for a Complete Release to Preclude any Liability to IKON for Svcs or Equipmt
  Provided to Date. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD  | 
 
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   BILL SUMMARY R: Emerg/Amend/Approve F: Emerg/Amend/Approve  EMERG/AMEND(F)/APPROVE 6-0  | 
 
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   21.  2008-73  | 
  
   ORD
  Apv the Sherwood Forest/Lincoln Villas Neighborhood Action Plan dtd 12/06;
  Estab Sherwood Plan Area as N to Trout River, S to Soutel Dr, E to Spottswood
  Rd & W to Sibbald Rd; Estab Lincoln Villas Plan Area as N to Grant Rd, S
  to Soutel Dr, E to Sibbald Rd & W to the CSX RR; Require All Dev &
  Redev within the Areas be Consistent & Compatible with the Plan Recommendations;
  Auth Planning & Dev Dept to Interpret Plan & Review all Proposed Dev
  & Redev within Area. (Eller) (C/M M. Jones) LUZ
  PH - 2/20/08 Public
  Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08  | 
 
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   1.
  1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: RCD,LUZ  | 
 
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SUMMARY
                                    READ 2ND & REREFER 
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