FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

September 14,2009

 

STEPHEN JOOST, 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, September 14,2009.  The meeting was called to order at 2:10 P.M. by Committee Chair Stephen Joost. The meeting adjourned at 2:50 P.M.

 

 

 

            Members in Attendance:                                                             Staff Attendance:

 

CM Stephen Joost, Chair                                                                           Sharonda Pender, Legislative Aide

            CM Bill Bishop, Vice Chair                                                            Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor

             CM John Crescimbeni                                                                Janice Bill, Sr. Asst. Auditor

             CM Johnny Gaffney                                                                    Jeff Clements, Chief of Research

             CM Ray Holt                                                                              Peggy Sidman, General Counsel

             CM Denise Lee             - Excused                                                               Steve Rohan, General Counsel

             CM Don Redman                                                                             Lisa Rinaman, Administration

             CM Jack Webb - Excused                                                                                

             CM Clay Yarborough                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

Kerri Stewart, Mayor’s Office

Dayatra Coles, Housing Dept  (2009-637)

Kelley Boree, Dir., Recreation  (2009-647)

Chris Pearson, Solid Waste  (2009-697)

Maxine Person, Sheriff’s Office  (2009-703)

Lindsey Ballas, JEDC (2009-711)

Derek Igou, Deputy Dir., Compliance (2009-720)

1.    2009-465   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,578 FROM SPECIAL COUNCIL CONTINGENCY - UNDESIGNATED TO PAY SMG THE COSTS OF FACILITY RENTAL AND FACILITY EXPENSES FOR  THE 2009 SOUTHEASTERN MOUNTED POLICE COMPETITION SEPTEMBER 24 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/15/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 16, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend  to WITHDRAW.

 

AYES - Bishop, Bishop, Crescimbeni, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Joost, Lee, Redman, Redman, Yarborough, Yarborough, ( 13 )

 

NAYS - Holt, ( 1 )

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2.    2009-511   AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ANNUAL TAXES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE GENERAL SERVICES DISTRICT AND THE URBAN SERVICES DISTRICTS OF THE CITY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2009; STATING PERCENTAGE DECREASES UNDER THE ROLLED-BACK RATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/20/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 6 )

 

NAYS - Crescimbeni, ( 1 )

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3.    2009-512   AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT BUDGET FOR 2009-2010; PROVIDING A TABLE OF CONTENTS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND ADOPTING BUDGETS FOR THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; ESTABLISHING PUBLIC SERVICE GRANTS; ESTABLISHING CAPITAL OUTLAYS; ESTABLISHING CARRYOVERS; PROVIDING FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS; ESTABLISHING THE EMPLOYEE CAP; PROVIDING POSITION ALLOCATIONS AND TEMPORARY HOURS; PROVIDING PROJECTIONS OF FORECASTED GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING FOR THE ALL YEARS BUDGET CITY BANKING FUND; ESTABLISHING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING SEPTIC TANK FAILURE SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 751, ORDINANCE CODE; APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND ADOPTING BUDGETS FOR THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE JEA, THE WATER AND SEWER EXPANSION AUTHORITY, THE JACKSONVILLE AVIATION AUTHORITY, THE JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY, THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND, AND THE DOWNTOWN VISION BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING BUDGET RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR AUTO ALLOWANCE RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS; WAIVING SECTION 51.102, ORDINANCE CODE, TO FUND JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION AS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF SECTION 106.107 TO ALLOW THE INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE EMERGENCY RESERVE FUND TO BE SWEPT; WAIVING THE PROVISION IN SECTION 106.219, ORDINANCE CODE, REQUIRING UNIT COST AND SERVICE QUALITY MEASURES; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 126 AS TO SMG MANAGEMENT INC. AND THE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND REQUIRING THAT SMG MANAGEMENT INC. COMPLY WITH SMG MANAGEMENT INTERNAL PROCUREMENT POLICIES; PROVIDING FOR THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET TRANSFER POWERS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC WORKS CHARGE BACK LIMITATIONS; ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE TO SECTION 106.203(b), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING FOR JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, APPROPRIATIONS, PROHIBITED TRANSFERS; INCORPORATING SCHEDULES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/20/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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4.    2009-513   AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR (2010-2014) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (THE "CIP"), AS REQUIRED BY PART 6, CHAPTER 122, ORDINANCE CODE; DIRECTING REVISION AND UPDATING OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT OF THE 2010 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 163.3177, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/20/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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5.    2009-514   AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BANKING FUNDS BONDS AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED TO AN AMOUNT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE NOT IN EXCESS OF $459,221,786 NET PROJECT FUNDS; SUPPLEMENTING THE PROJECT LIST TO REVISE THE ITEMS OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED TO BE FINANCED; DECLARING INTENT TO REIMBURSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 7/20/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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6.    2009-647   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND FRESH MINISTRIES, INC. ("LICENSEE"), A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, ALLOWING LICENSEE TO USE THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON FIRST STREET BETWEEN FRANKLIN STREET AND TROYAN STREET, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 (THE "PREMISES"), FOR THREE (3) YEARS, WITH AN OPTION FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL THREE (3) YEAR EXTENSIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO PLACE A PORTABLE OFFICE AND CLASSROOM ON THE PREMISES FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS, CLASSES IN READING AND PARENTING, COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/17/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: August 18, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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7.    2009-688   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $718,278 ($574,622 IN CONTINUATION GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND AN IN-KIND MATCH OF $143,656) TO ADMINISTER THE YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM, A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES DISADVANTAGED OFFENDERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 AND 24 OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN A GED AND TO LEARN AND DEVELOP VOCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS WHILE INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN DUVAL COUNTY, FOR THE GRANT PERIOD JULY 1, 2009, TO JUNE 30, 2012, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-152; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; 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; APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-422; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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8.    2009-689   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $712,012 FROM THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) TO REIMBURSE THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (CITY) FOR UP TO $712,012 OF THE CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF THE NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-157; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE FEDERALLY FUNDED SUBGRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND FDEM AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: September 01, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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9.    2009-691   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $95,000 FROM THE HANDICAPPED PARKING FINES TRUST FUND TO THE MILITARY AFFAIRS, VETERANS AND DISABLED SERVICES DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ("DEPARTMENT") TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ONGOING MISCELLANEOUS AND EMERGENCY CLIENT ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SMOKE DETECTORS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, INTERPRETING SERVICES, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, SPECIAL EVENTS, WHEELCHAIR REPAIRS, CONSTRUCTION OF WHEELCHAIR RAMPS AND HOME MODIFICATION, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-161; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011; REQUIRING A REPORT TO THE COUNCIL AUDITORS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: September 01, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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10.    2009-692   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $235,000 FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI-USE TRAIL CONNECTING THE CECIL FIELD TRAIL TO THE JAX BALDWIN TRAIL, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-162; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A LOCAL AGENCY PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND FDOT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS, AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AMENDING THE 2009-2014 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2009-513-E TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "CECIL FIELD TRAIL TO JAX-BALDWIN TRAIL"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: September 01, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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11.    2009-697   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $900,000 FROM THE CONTRACT GARBAGE/RECYCLING ACCOUNT T0 PROVIDE THE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING NEEDED TO COMPLETE RESTORATION OF THE SOUTH MULCH SITE TO PRE-LEASE CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-165; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 01, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 6 )

 

NAYS - Crescimbeni, ( 1 )

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12.    2009-698   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THAT CERTAIN FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND SPHINX MANAGEMENT, INC. ("LEASE") FOR LEASE OF THE SOUTH MULCH SITE LOCATED AT 11771 PHILIPS HIGHWAY SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE LEASE BY $210,000, AND TAKE SUCH ACTION AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 01, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 6 )

 

NAYS - Crescimbeni, ( 1 )

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13.    2009-699   AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - RECOVERY ("CDBG-R") FUNDING PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (ARRA); ESTABLISHING A REVENUE FUND ACCOUNT FOR CDBG-R PROGRAM FUNDS; APPROPRIATING $1,817,335 IN CDBG-R PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT FOR AUTHORIZING AND FUNDING (1) A GREEN WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY REHABILITATION CENTER, INC. ($136,300), (2) A GREEN JOBS INITIATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY ($136,300), (3) A JANITORIAL/ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM FOR CLARA WHITE MISSION, INC. ($128,800), (4) A KITCHEN CONVERSION/BAKERY PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS OF JACKSONVILLE, INC. ($49,740), (5) A GREEN WORKFORCE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY REHABILITATION CENTER, INC. ($259,461) (6) AN EXPANSION OF BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM FOR FRESH MINISTRIES, INC. ($925,000) AND (7) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT ($181,734), ALL AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-167; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION IF REVENUE DIFFERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE AWARDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: September 01, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, ( 6 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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14.    2009-702   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO (1) EXECUTE AND DELIVER (A) AN AGREEMENT WITH SHANDS JACKSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. AND (B) A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA THROUGH ITS AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, BOTH CONCERNING PAYMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE CITY'S $23,775,594 INDIGENT HEALTH CARE CONTRACT OBLIGATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010, AND (2) TAKE SUCH FURTHER ACTION AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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15.    2009-703   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE (JSO), AND THE JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE OVERTIME FUNDING FOR POLICE OFFICERS WORKING SECURITY DURING MILITARY CARGO DEPLOYMENTS AT THE BLOUNT ISLAND TERMINAL DURING THE PERIOD FROM JUNE 1, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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16.    2009-704   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A RAIL GRADE CROSSING EASEMENT GRANTING TO GEORGIA SOUTHERN AND FLORIDA RAILWAY COMPANY, AT NO COST, AN EASEMENT ACROSS CHAFFEE ROAD NORTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH PRITCHARD ROAD, NEAR PRESIDENT'S COURT, IN COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 AND 11, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A RAIL CROSSING; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 01, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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17.    2009-705   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THAT CERTAIN SOVEREIGNTY SUBMERGED LANDS FEE WAIVED LEASE RENEWAL (BOT. NO. 160032632) BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR OPERATION OF AN EXISTING 12 SLIP DOCKING FACILITY ON TROUT RIVER FOR THE MOORING OF FIRE AND RESCUE MARINE FIREBOATS AND OTHER CITY WATERCRAFT IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN UPLAND CITY FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT BUILDING, SUCH RENEWAL EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE LEASE THROUGH JUNE 11, 2012; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 01, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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18.    2009-706   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE CLARK ROAD ACCESS; FINDING FACTS; REPEALING ORDINANCE 2008-943-E; 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") ALLOWING FDOT TO UNDERTAKE THE CLARK ROAD ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 01, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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19.    2009-707   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE 44TH STREET EXTENSION FROM NORWOOD AVENUE TO GOLFAIR BOULEVARD; FINDING FACTS; REPEALING ORDINANCE 2008-944-E; 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") ALLOWING FDOT TO UNDERTAKE THE PROJECT EXTENDING 44TH STREET FROM NORWOOD AVENUE TO GOLFAIR BOULEVARD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 01, 2009

 

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

 


REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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20.    2009-708   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, A PERPETUAL EASEMENT BY WHICH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANTS TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE A PERPETUAL EASEMENT IN, OVER, UNDER, UPON AND THROUGH THE OVERPASS AT KERNAN ROAD AND BEACH BOULEVARD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IN, OVER, UNDER, UPON AND THROUGH THE OVERPASS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 01, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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21.    2009-709   AN ORDINANCE MAKING FINDINGS; APPROVING THE POLICY OF THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT IN ADOPTING A WRITTEN IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY RED FLAG RULES IMPLEMENTING THE FAIR AND ACCURATE CREDIT TRANSACTIONS ACT OF 2003; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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22.    2009-711   AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AS A RECOVERY ZONE ALL PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S ENTERPRISE ZONE, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREAS, FORMER NAVAL AIR STATION CECIL FIELD, AND THE EMPOWERMENT ZONE; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/31/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 01, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: September 01, 2009

 

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

 


REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, ( 6 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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23.    2009-720   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $250,000 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE 2009 AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA), TO PROCURE TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO CREATE A CITYWIDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSERVATION STRATEGY DOCUMENT OUTLINING HOW THE CITY WILL CONSERVE ENERGY BY SETTING GOALS, PRIORITIES AND FUTURE PROJECTS, FOR THE AWARD PERIOD JULY 27, 2009, THROUGH JULY 26, 2012, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-170; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to AMEND and APROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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24.    2009-722   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2009-311-E BY APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-458; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to AMEND and APROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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25.    2009-741   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $48,000 IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM TO BE USED TO HIRE ONE SOCIAL WORKER FOR THE JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION CENTER PROGRAMS FOR THE 2010 FISCAL YEAR, FOR THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 28, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-___; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER ALL DOCUMENTS AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR IN COORDINATION WITH THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, ( 6 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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26.    2009-742   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $332,999 IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM TO BE USED TO HIRE FOUR TEACHERS FOR THE JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION CENTER PROGRAMS FOR THE 2010 FISCAL YEAR, FOR THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 28, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-___; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER ALL DOCUMENTS AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR IN COORDINATION WITH THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to AMEND and APROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, ( 6 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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27.    2009-743   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,016,863 AWARDED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM TO BE USED FOR JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY PROGRAMS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-___; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FUTURE FISCAL YEARS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE THE GRANT FUNDS DESCRIBED HEREIN; APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-___; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OR ITS SUCCESSOR; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to AMEND and APROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, ( 6 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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28.    2009-744   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING A $1,200,000 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE CONGRESSIONALLY SELECTED GRANT AWARD TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY TEAM-UP PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMP SITE SLOTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2010, FOR THE GRANT PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-___; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER ALL DOCUMENTS AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR IN COORDINATION WITH THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION; APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 10-006 AND R.C. 10-007; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to AMEND and APROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, ( 6 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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29.    2009-745   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,212,250 IN FEDERAL COPS HIRING RECOVERY PROGRAM (CHRP) FUNDS AWARDED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, WITH NO LOCAL MATCH, TO PAY SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR 50 POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-___; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FUTURE FISCAL YEARS; APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 10-006 AND R.C. 10-008; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to AMEND and APROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 7 )

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30.    2009-637   AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A REVENUE FUND ACCOUNT FOR HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ("HOME") PROGRAM FUNDS; APPROPRIATING $2,748,052.00 IN HOME PROGRAM FUNDS FOR PROGRAM COSTS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 2010-004; PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD TO THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR AUTHORIZING AND FUNDING, PURSUANT TO ITS 2009-2010 UNIVERSAL APPLICATION CYCLE, AND FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO EXECUTE FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTRACTS FOR HOME PROGRAM FUNDS AS APPLICABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: (1) COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION OPERATING COSTS ($30,000.00 TO GRACE AND TRUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; $30,000.00 TO METRO NORTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC.; $30,000.00 TO NORTHWEST JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; AND $30,000.00 TO SECOND CHANCE HELP CENTER, INC.); (2)COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOPMENT SUBSIDY POOL ($412,207.80); (3) DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ($1,941,039.20 TO THE CITY HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT'S HEADSTART TO HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM); (4) $274,805.00 TO THE CITY'S HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011; PROVIDING FOR FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION IF REVENUE DIFFERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE AWARDS; APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 2010-002; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/17/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/31/2009 - Approve 5-2 (Lee, Yarborough) Reconsidered/Deferred  6-1 (Holt)

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: September 14, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Holt, Joost, Redman, ( 6 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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2ND READINGS

 

31.    2009-721   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $733,164 IN CONTINUATION GRANT FUNDING, PLUS INTEREST THEREON, AWARDED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE THROUGH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE 2009 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT TO IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER CERTAIN CRIME PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, TO WIT (1) $32,851 TO THE BEHAVIORAL & HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION, VICTIM SERVICES CENTER, TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAMMATIC OPERATIONS OF THE INVEST (INTIMATE VIOLENCE ENHANCED SERVICES) PROGRAM; (2) $131,979 BY CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF JACKSONVILLE, INC. FOR THE STUDENT ENRICHMENT CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; (3) $4,415 BY CONTRACT WITH COURT ADMINISTRATION FOR DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT; (4) $48,367 BY CONTRACT WITH FAMILY NURTURING CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC. FOR THE SAFE SWAPS PROGRAM; (5) $65,230 BY CONTRACT WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE ASSESSMENTS AT THE JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER; (6) $188,690 BY CONTRACT WITH JACKSONVILLE AREA LEGAL AIDE, INC. FOR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EX-OFFENDERS; (7) $44,425 BY CONTRACT WITH NORTHEAST FLORIDA HEALTHY START COALITION, INC. FOR THE AZALEA PROJECT; (8) $37,500 BY CONTRACT WITH NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, INC. FOR WORKING TO IMPROVE NEIGHBORHOODS - NIGHT BASKETBALL; (9) $70,000 BY CONTRACT WITH MANAGED ACCESS TO CHILD HEALTH, INC. FOR CARE COORDINATION AT THE JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER; AND, (10) $109,707 BY CONTRACT WITH THE STATE ATTORNEY'S COMMUNITY PROSECUTION UNIT, ALL AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-171; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FUTURE FISCAL YEARS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE THE GRANT FUNDS DESCRIBED HEREIN; APPROVING POSITION, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-446; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OR ITS SUCCESSOR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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32.    2009-723   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (LESSEE) AND JEA (LESSOR) FOR THE LEASE OF 4,100 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH WINDOW AND 45 PARKING SPACES FOR TAX COLLECTOR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS, AT 6674 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, AT AN INITIAL ANNUAL RENT OF SIX DOLLARS ($6.00) PER SQUARE FOOT, WITH ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS OF THE HIGHER OF ONE PERCENT (1%) OR THE CPI, FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS, WITH TWO (2) OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR FIVE (5) YEARS EACH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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33.    2009-733   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $35,600 FROM THE COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 ETR FUNDS FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC ($24,600) AND FIRE ALARM ($10,000) IN METRO KIDS KONNECTION, INC. BUILDING LOCATED AT 5020 CLEVELAND ROAD, IN DISTRICT 10; FINDING A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTUMN BOND, ORDINANCE 2004-998-E, AS AMENDED BY 2005-1044-E AND SECTION 106.315, ORDINANCE CODE, THAT BOND FUNDS BE USED ON CITY PROPERTY AND BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; REQUIRING THAT THE KIDS KONNECTION  INC. COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 106.315, SECTION 106.204 AND 106.205 AND CHAPTER 118, PARTS 1, 3, 4 AND 5, ORDINANCE CODE, UNLESS OTHERWISE WAIVED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE AND THE CORPORATE SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT; APPOINTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR DIRECT PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACTUAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO SECTION 126.107(G), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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34.    2009-734   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $55,551 ($49,786 FROM TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND AND  $5,765 FROM ETR AUTUMN BOND ACCOUNT)TO PROVIDE FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO GREENSCAPE FOR THE OCEANWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL OUTDOOR CLASSROOM PROJECT; INVOKING THE EXCEPTION OF 126.107(G) TO DIRECT CONTRACT WITH GREENSCAPE OF JACKSONVILLE, INC.; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GREENSCAPE OF JACKSONVILLE, INC.; PROVIDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO OVERSEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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35.    2009-739   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT IN EMINENT DOMAIN OF DAMAGES, RECOVERABLE COSTS, AND STATUTORY ATTORNEY'S FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,076,502.77, PLUS SPECIFIED NON-MONETARY CONDITIONS, RESULTING FROM THE CONDEMNATION OF PARCELS 103, 703, 800, AND 801 IN RELATION TO THE NEW KINGS ROAD OVERPASS PROJECT, IN THE PROCEEDING STYLED CITY OF JACKSONVILLE V. SOUTHERN REGION INDUSTRIAL REALTY, INC., ET AL., CASE NO. 2007-CA-01675; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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36.    2009-740   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $499,320 FROM TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND $36,600 FOR LANDSCAPING DESIGN AND $462,720 FOR TREE PLANTING OF THE SOUTHSIDE BOULEVARD MEDIANS PLANTING PROJECT FROM J. TURNER BUTLER BOULEVARD TO THE I-95 OVERPASS; AMENDING THE 2009-2014 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2009-513-E, FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "SOUTHSIDE BLVD. MEDIANS LANDSCAPING"; PROVIDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT; RECOGNIZING THE AUTHORIZED USE UNDER THE PROCUREMENT CODE OF THE CONTINUING CONTRACT WITH R-A-M PROFESSIONAL GROUP INC.; PROVIDING FOR PROCUREMENT DIRECTIVE TO COMPETITIVELY BID THE TREE PLANTING; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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