FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

June 15,2009

 

MICHAEL CORRIGAN, 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, June 15,2009.  The meeting was called to order at 2:04 P.M. by Committee Chair Michael Corrigan. The meeting adjourned at 3:35 P.M.

 

 

 

            Members in Attendance:                                                             Staff Attendance:

 

CM Michael Corrigan, Chair                                                                      Jessica Stephens, Legislative Aide

            CM Daniel Davis, Vice Chair - Excused                                          Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor

             CM Art Graham                                                                                     Janice Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor

             CM Warren Jones - Excused                                                          Jeff Clements, Chief of Research

             CM Stephen Joost                                                                           Peggy Sidman, General Counsel

             CM Jack Webb                                                                                Steve Rohan, General Counsel

             CM Clay Yarborough                                                                       Sherry Hall, Administration                                                                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

 

CM Lee  (2009-407)                                Wight Greger  (2009-450, 485)

Gary & Beverly Keys  (2009-407) Nelson Cuba  (2009-482)

Bob Williams  (2009-407)                        Joey Ducan

Mickey Miller  (209-427)                         Lloyd Fountain

Joel Toomey  (2009-431)

Vince Seibold  (2009-441)

Alan Mosley  (2009-446)

1.    2009-407   AN ORDINANCE CONVEYING APPROXIMATELY .078 ACRES OR 3,484 SQUARE FEET OF NORTH SHORE PARK (R.E.# 033031-0000) TO GARY F. KEYS SR. AND BEVERLY W. KEYS, FOR THE APPRAISED VALUE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO CONVEY SAID PROPERTY  AND TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE CONVEYANCE; WAIVING SECTIONS 122.408 (PARKSLANDS PRESERVATION POLICY), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE OF PARKLANDS TO A HOME OWNER AND FOR THE PARKLANDS NOT TO BE REPLACED AND WAIVING SECTIONS 122.422 (SALE OF PROPERTY THROUGH REAL ESTATE DIVISION, INVESTIGATION OF NEED, COUNCIL ACTION); ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 5/18/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: May 19, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 3 )

 

NAYS - Corrigan, Graham, ( 2 )

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2.    2009-426   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION AND CORRECTION OF $7,494,586 FOR THE BUDGETED BANKING FUND LOAN PAYBACK EXPENSE ASSOCIATED WITH GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS APPROVED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 AND FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 BUDGET PROCESSES BY MOVING THE BANKING FUND EXPENSE ASSOCIATED WITH THESE PROJECTS FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS SUB-FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND TO REFLECT THE EXPENSE IN THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-122; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/1/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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3.    2009-427   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 110.203 (INVESTMENT POLICIES AND DEBT AND SWAP POLICIES; AUTHORIZED TRANSACTION; COOPERATION WITH INDEPENDENT AGENCIES; CLASSES AND TYPES OF INVESTMENTS; INVESTMENT POOLS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE AND TO DELETE EXISTING SUBSECTION (C); AMENDING SECTION 110.207 (TREASURER DESIGNATED BOND REGISTRAR; AUTHORITY TO APPOINT AND DESIGNATE DEPUTY BOND REGISTRARS AND TRANSFER AGENTS AND SPECIFY DUTIES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO REMOVE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/1/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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4.    2009-431   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING DAMAGE, INTEREST AND ATTORNEYS' FEES CLAIMS MADE BY CENTURY TRANSPORT, INC., FOR $67,500, AND MILITARY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR $28,500, ALL IN RETURN FOR FULL RELEASES; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE;  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES: - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

 

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5.    2009-435   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND THE BOEING COMPANY, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, FOR LEASED PREMISES (BUILDING #68) AT CECIL COMMERCE CENTER; DESIGNATING JEDC AS MONITOR OF THE LEASE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/1/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 02, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, ( 4 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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6.    2009-437   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $573,378.70 ($499,113.68 GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND $74,265.02 FROM FUND BALANCE) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE GAS STORAGE TANK INSPECTION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010, AS INITIATED B.T. 09-124; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; REAUTHORIZING POSITIONS IN THE GAS STORAGE TANK INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR THE GRANT PERIOD, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-365; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 117.104, ORDINANCE CODE, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER GRANT DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/1/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 02, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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7.    2009-438   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,220,879.51 (A $1,176,567.34 GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND $44,312.17 FROM FUND BALANCE) TO FUND THE GAS STORAGE TANK CLEANUP PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2009, TO JUNE 30, 2010, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-125; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; REAUTHORIZING POSITIONS IN THE GAS STORAGE TANK CLEANUP PROGRAM FOR THE GRANT PERIOD, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-366; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 117.104, ORDINANCE CODE, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER GRANT DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/1/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 02, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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8.    2009-439   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING A $283,427 GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT AIR MONITORING STUDIES IN DUVAL COUNTY FOR THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2009, TO JUNE 30, 2010, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-126; REAUTHORIZING POSITIONS FOR THE MONITORING DEMONSTRATION STUDY, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-367; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 117.104, ORDINANCE CODE, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER GRANT DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/1/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 02, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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9.    2009-440   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING A $172,246 GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT FOR AMBIENT AIR MONITORING TO MEASURE AND RECORD CONCENTRATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE, SULFUR DIOXIDE, NITROGEN DIOXIDE, OZONE AND PARTICULATE MATTER IN THE ATMOSPHERE IN DUVAL COUNTY FOR THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-127; REAUTHORIZING POSITIONS FOR THE AMBIENT AIR MONITORING PROGRAM, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-368; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 117.104, ORDINANCE CODE, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER GRANT DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/1/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 02, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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10.    2009-441   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING A $571,313 GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT TO PERFORM AIR POLLUTION PERMITTING AND COMPLIANCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR MAJOR SOURCES OF AIR POLLUTION IN DUVAL COUNTY FOR THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2009, TO JUNE 30, 2010, AS PART OF THE AIR POLLUTION TITLE V PERMITS PROGRAM, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-128; REAUTHORIZING POSITIONS IN THE AIR POLLUTION TITLE V PERMITS PROGRAM, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-369; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 117.104, ORDINANCE CODE, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER GRANT DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/1/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 02, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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11.    2009-442   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 111 (SPECIAL REVENUE AND TRUST ACCOUNTS), PART 7 (ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION), ORDINANCE CODE; CREATING A NEW SECTION 111.785 ENTITLED "ARTIFICIAL REEF TRUST FUND" TO RECEIVE GIFTS, DONATIONS, CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS, AND OTHER SUMS OF MONEY TO BE USED TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION, ARTIFICIAL REEF MONITORING, SECURING, STORING, SURVEYING, TRANSPORTING AND ENVIRONMENTALLY CLEANING ARTIFICIAL REEF MATERIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH REGARDING ARTIFICIAL REEFS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/1/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 02, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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12.    2009-445   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE 2006-888-E AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS TAXABLE SPECIAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2009A, IN ONE OR MORE INSTALLMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE NOT IN EXCESS OF $32,500,000 OF NET PROJECT FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1) REFUNDING OUTSTANDING COMMERCIAL PAPER ISSUED BY THE CITY TO FINANCE A SETTLEMENT PAYMENT IN THE CASE OF NORA WILLIAMS ET AL V. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ET AL, AND (2) REIMBURSING THE CITY FOR COSTS OF LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ED BALL BUILDING AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR USE AS OFFICE SPACE FOR THE CITY; ESTABLISHING CERTAIN TERMS OF SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AWARD THE SALE OF SAID BONDS ON A NEGOTIATED BASIS; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 104.211 (PROCEDURE FOR SALE OF BONDS) OF CHAPTER 104 (BONDS), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE CITY TO AWARD THE SALE OF THE BONDS ON A NEGOTIATED BASIS; ESTABLISHING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS FOR SUCH SALE; AUTHORIZING INTEREST RATE SWAPS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF A DEPUTY REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT AND THE PROVIDERS OF OTHER SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING CERTAIN ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND AUTHORIZATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/1/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, ( 4 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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13.    2009-447   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE 2006-888-E AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS SPECIAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2009C, IN ONE OR MORE INSTALLMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE NOT IN EXCESS OF $40,000,000 OF NET PROJECT FUNDS (AS SUCH AMOUNT MAY BE REVISED FROM TIME TO TIME), TOGETHER WITH AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING CAPITAL PROJECTS REVENUE BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1) REFUNDING SUCH OUTSTANDING CAPITAL PROJECTS REVENUE BONDS; AND (2) FINANCING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 2001-1333-E; ESTABLISHING CERTAIN TERMS OF SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AWARD THE SALE OF SAID BONDS ON A LIMITED COMPETITIVE BASIS, NEGOTIATED BASIS OR AS A PRIVATE PLACEMENT,  AS PROVIDED HEREIN; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 104.211 (PROCEDURE FOR SALE OF BONDS) OF CHAPTER 104 (BONDS), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE CITY TO AWARD THE SALE OF THE BONDS ON A LIMITED COMPETITIVE BASIS, AS A NEGOTIATED SALE, OR AS A PRIVATE PLACEMENT; ESTABLISHING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS FOR SUCH SALES; AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENTS AND/OR OFFERING MEMORANDA WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKINGS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF A DEPUTY REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT AND THE PROVIDERS OF OTHER SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CREDIT FACILITIES AND DEBT SERVICE RESERVE FUND PRODUCTS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; DECLARING INTENT TO REIMBURSE; AMENDING ORDINANCE 2001-1333-E TO PROVIDE FOR REDUCTION IN AUTHORIZED CAPITAL PROJECTS REVENUE BONDS; PROVIDING CERTAIN ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND AUTHORIZATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/1/2009 - Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 4-0

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, ( 4 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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14.    2009-450   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,500,000 AND REALLOCATING SAID AMOUNT IN NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUNDING FROM ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION & RESALE - HOMEOWNERSHIP TO DEMOLITION & CLEARANCE FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE PARK VIEW INN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 901 NORTH MAIN STREET (RE# 074378-0000), A VACANT STRUCTURE WHICH, IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION, SUBSTANTIALLY IMPAIRS PROPERTY VALUES IN THE AREA AND IS A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-129; 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 FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/1/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 02, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 15, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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15.    2009-467   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $168,078 FROM ETR BONDS, SERIES 2004 (AUTUMN BONDS) DISTRICT 3 EXCISE TAX REVENUE BOND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR INSTALLATION OF 6200 SQUARE FOOT BATTING CAGE AND PICNIC PAVILION AT WINGATE PARK, LOCATED ON SOUTH PENMAN ROAD, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 13; INVOKING THE EXCEPTION TO SECTION 126.107(G), ORDINANCE CODE TO USE JAGUAR BUILDERS OF JAX, INC.; REQUESTING THE PROCUREMENT DIVISION  WAIVE THE CONSTRUCTION BOND FOR CAPITAL PROJECT UNDER $200,000; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JAGUAR BUILDERS OF JAX, INC.; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS INTO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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16.    2009-477   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) BARGAINING UNIT 79, SUCH AGREEMENT COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2007 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 (2008 RE-OPENER); REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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17.    2009-478   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA (CWA) PROFESSIONAL BARGAINING UNIT 120, SUCH AGREEMENT COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Recommend to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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18.    2009-479   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND JACKSONVILLE CONSOLIDATED LODGE NO. 5-30 OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (POLICE OFFICERS THROUGH SERGEANTS) EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT 040, SUCH AGREEMENT COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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19.    2009-480   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND JACKSONVILLE CONSOLIDATED LODGE NO. 5-30 OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (RANK AND FILE CORRECTIONS OFFICERS UNIT) (FOP-CORRECTIONS) EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT 045, SUCH AGREEMENT COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Recommend to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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20.    2009-481   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND JACKSONVILLE CONSOLIDATED LODGE NO. 5-30 OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (SUPERVISORY CORRECTIONS OFFICERS UNIT) (FOP-CORRECTIONS) EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT 046, SUCH AGREEMENT COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Recommend to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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21.    2009-482   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND JACKSONVILLE CONSOLIDATED LODGE NO. 5-30 OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (LIEUTENANTS & CAPTAINS) EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT 041, SUCH AGREEMENT COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Recommend to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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22.    2009-483   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS (FIRE FIGHTERS, FIRE ENGINEERS, FIRE LIEUTENANTS & FIRE CAPTAINS) EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT 030, SUCH AGREEMENT COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Recommend to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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23.    2009-484   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS (FIRE DISTRICT CHIEFS) EMPOYEES BARGAINING UNIT 141, SUCH AGREEMENT COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Recommend to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )

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24.    2009-485   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $806,179 IN STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP ("SHIP") FUNDS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FLORIDA HOMEBUYER OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (THE "PROGRAM") ($765,870.05 TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC. TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM AND $40,308.95 FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE, MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE COSTS OF THE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-139; 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;   REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

 

AYES - Corrigan, Graham, Joost, Webb, ( 4 )

 

NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )

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2ND READINGS

 

25.    2009-451   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $385,975.36 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE'S INSURED PROGRAMS ACCOUNT TO RETURN EXCESS LOSS PROVISION CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE JEA IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,356.09, TO THE JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $161,960.14, AND TO THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,659.13, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-131; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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26.    2009-452   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $33,004.03 FROM THE 103RD STREET GO KART TRACK TRUST FUND TO FUND RESURFACING OF THE TRACK AT THE 103RD STREET GO KART PARK, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-132; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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27.    2009-453   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $3,323,602 IN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FUNDS, WITH NO MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REQUIRED, TO PROVIDE HIV-RELATED HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV AND RESIDING IN THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSITIONAL GRANT AREA (TGA), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-133, SUCH FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED DURING A GRANT YEAR THAT BEGINS MARCH 1, 2009, AND ENDS FEBRUARY 28, 2010; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO CITY OF JACKSONVILLE FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; APPROVING POSITION CHANGES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-379; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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28.    2009-459   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. 160336982) BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR OPERATION OF DOCKING AND BOAT RAMP FACILITIES AT PALMS FISH CAMP FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR TERM COMMENCING AUGUST 30, 2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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29.    2009-464   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING AN HONORARY STREET DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING AN HONORARY STREET DESIGNATION AND INSTALLATION OF A ROADWAY  MARKER ON RAINES VIKING WAY IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10; HONORING AND RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF COACH JAMES DAY; PROVIDING FOR CONFORMANCE WITH PART I (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 745, (ADDRESSING AND STREET NAMING REGULATIONS) ORDINANCE CODE; APPROPRIATING $200.00 FROM THE SPECIAL COUNCIL CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO FUND THE INSTALLATION OF THE MARKER; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 745.105(e)(2), ORDINANCE CODE, REGARDING PERSONS WHO HONORARY STREET DESIGNATION MAY BE NAMED AFTER; DIRECTING LEGISLATIVE SERVICES TO FORWARD ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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30.    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.

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31.    2009-466   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,756 FROM THE COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 ETR FUNDS TO PURCHASE FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT FOR WILLIAM M. RAINES HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT 3663 RAINES AVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209 IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10; 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 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR DIRECT PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACTUAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO SECTION 126.107(G), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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32.    2009-468   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $780,316 FROM TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND TO FUND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ON ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN MCDUFF AVENUE TO PARK STREET; AMENDING THE 2008-2013 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2008-555-E, TO AUTHORIZE THE PROJECT ENTITLED "ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD PHASE I PLANTING - PLYMOUTH TO PARK STREET"; INVOKING THE EXCEPTION OF 126.107(G), ORDINANCE CODE, TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO GREENSCAPE OF JACKSONVILLE, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THE CITY'S ASSISTANCE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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33.    2009-476   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $15,202 FROM TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND  FOR LANDSCAPING OF THE BAYMEADOWS ROAD GATEWAY CONCEPT; 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 AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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