FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

June 01,2009

 

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 01,2009.  The meeting was called to order at 2:03 P.M. by Committee Chair Michael Corrigan. The meeting adjourned at 2:29 P.M.

 

 

 

            Members in Attendance:                                                             Staff Attendance:

 

CM Michael Corrigan, Chair                                                                      Jessica Stephens, Legislative Aide

            CM Daniel Davis, Vice Chair                                                         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 - Excused                                                               Steve Rohan, General Counsel

             CM Clay Yarborough                                                                       Sherry Hall, Administration                                                                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

 

 

 

1.         Performance and Audit Subcommittee Meeting, Monday June 15, 2009 at 12:30 P.M.

            Ernst & Young presentation of 2007/2008 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report

 

2.         In accordance with Council Rule 2.214 Spec Comm Report, the Information Tech Division requests authorization to modify the City Loan Pool Proj description due to changes in technology.

 

3.         Group Health Insurance RFP Quarterly progress report will be presented. 

 

1.    2009-341   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, TAX COLLECTOR (LESSEE), AND CROWN POINT PLAZA LAND TRUST (LESSOR), FOR THE LEASE OF 3,900 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AT 10131-24 SAN JOSE BOULEVARD, FOR ONE (1) YEAR WITH ANNUAL OPTIONS TO RENEW UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, AT A MONTHLY RENT OF $4,251; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 5/4/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 01, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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2.    2009-344   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $305,269.85 FROM THE TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND FOR THE STOCKTON STREET TOWNCENTER LANDSCAPING PROJECT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-109; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; AMENDING THE 2008-2013 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2008-555-E FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "STOCKTON STREET TOWNCENTER - LANDSCAPING"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 5/4/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: May 05, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 01, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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3.    2009-352   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $271,767.21 FROM THE TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND FOR THE OCEANWAY TOWNCENTER LANDSCAPING PROJECT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-110; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; AMENDING THE 2008-2013 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2008-555-E FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "OCEANWAY TOWNCENTER - LANDSCAPING"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 5/4/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: May 05, 2009

 

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

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 01, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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4.    2009-374   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY'S RISK MANAGER; AMENDING CHAPTER 24 (FINANCE DEPARTMENT), PART 4 (RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION) SECTION 24.403 (DUTIES OF RISK MANAGER), ORDINANCE CODE, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S RISK MANAGER TO SIGN DOCUMENTS FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE(S) AND TO DESIGNATE THE RISK MANAGER AS THE CITY'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PURPOSES OF THE CITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 111 OF THE MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND SCHIP EXTENSION ACT ("MMSEA") OF 2007; AMENDING CHAPTER 128 (RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM), SECTION 128.104 (DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT AND CONSOLIDATE), ORDINANCE CODE, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL INSURANCE COVERAGES TO TRANSFER RISKS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 5/18/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 01, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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5.    2009-375   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $182,039 IN CONTINUATION GRANT FUNDING FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING TRUST FUND, TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR ADVANCED AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND OPERATING CAPITAL OUTLAY APPROVED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 943.25, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-114; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 (7/1/09 - 6/30/10); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 5/18/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 01, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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6.    2009-376   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $770,472 FROM THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ("DOR") TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR SERVICE OF PAPERS BY PRIVATE PROCESS SERVERS AND SERVICE OF WRITS OF ATTACHMENT IN CHILD SUPPORT CASES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-115; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A STANDARD CONTRACT WITH DOR FOR THE SERVICE OF PROCESS AND WRITS OF ATTACHMENT IN THE DOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 5/18/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 01, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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7.    2009-377   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; TRANSFERRING $141,502.48 FROM THE ALL YEARS FUND BALANCE TO THE APPROPRIATE SUB-OBJECT ACCOUNTS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO CONTINUE OPERATING THE GRANT-FUNDED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AT MARY LENA GIBBS COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FISCAL YEARS 2008-2009 AND 2009-2010, GRANT FUNDS FOR THESE TWO YEARS NOT HAVING BEEN REQUESTED FROM THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF MONEY AVAILABLE IN THE ALL YEARS BALANCES, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-118; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; 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 01, 2009

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

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

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8.    2009-408   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE CITY; DECLARING THAT CERTAIN 1998 FORD DUMP TRUCK (VIN 1FDZW86EXWVA40422, VEHICLE NUMBER 4994) VALUED AT $5,000, AND THAT CERTAIN 1998 FORD BUS (VIN 1FDLE40F1VHC10301, VEHICLE NUMBER 2511) VALUED AT $2,500, TO BE SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OF THE CITY TO TRANSFER TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY TO THE TOWN OF BALDWIN, FLORIDA AT NO COST; WAIVING SECTION 122.812(C), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ALLOW DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY FOR OTHER THAN FAIR MARKET VALUE; DESIGNATING THE FLEET MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE CENTRAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT MONITOR OF ACTUAL USE OF SAID PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR A REVERTER; 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 01, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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9.    2009-409   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 116, PART 12, ORDINANCE CODE AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF A FICA REPLACEMENT PLAN FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AS PROVIDED IN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, SECTION 3121; PROVIDING THAT SUCH PLAN SHALL BE IN LIEU OF PARTICIPATION IN ANY OTHER CITY SPONSORED RETIREMENT PROGRAM OR OLD-AGE SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY INSURANCE AS AUTHORIZED BY THE FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY ACT AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH A QUALIFIED THIRD PARTY PROVIDER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 5/18/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 01, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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10.    2009-410   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT IN EMINENT DOMAIN OF DAMAGES, COSTS, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $991,422, AND AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT, APPROVING INCORPORATION OF AN ADDITIONAL PARCEL OF CONTIGUOUS LAND FROM THE OWNER INTO THE TAKING, RESULTING FROM THE CONDEMNATION OF PARCEL 100 IN THE PROCEEDING STYLED CITY OF JACKSONVILLE V. KERNAN R. HODGES, AS TRUSTEE OF THE GEORGE H. HODGES, JR., TRUST, ET AL., CASE NO. 2008-CA-004761; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/18/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: June 01, 2009

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

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

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2ND READINGS

 

11.    2009-446   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE 2006-888-E AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS SPECIAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2009B IN ONE OR MORE INSTALLMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE NOT IN EXCESS OF $300,000,000 OF NET PROJECT FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A PORTION OF THE REMAINING COST OF THE BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 761.102 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY; ESTABLISHING CERTAIN TERMS OF SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AWARD THE SALE OF SAID BONDS ON A LIMITED COMPETITIVE BASIS, OR WITH RESPECT TO VARIABLE RATE ISSUES, OR REFUNDINGS OF DESIGNATED MATURITY DEBT, A NEGOTIATED BASIS, 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 NEGOTIATED BASIS; ESTABLISHING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS FOR SUCH SALE; 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; PROVIDING CERTAIN ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND AUTHORIZATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION TO PAY THE BONDS FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE BETTER JACKSONVILLE ½ CENT SALES SURTAX; AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 2000-965-E RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COSTS OF THE BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR PRO RATA REDUCTION IN AUTHORIZED BETTER JACKSONVILLE SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF ANY COVENANT REVENUES USED, FROM FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX REVENUES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and READ 2ND & REREFER.

 

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

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12.    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), FOR THE PURPOSE OF 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 NEGOTIATED BASIS, 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 THROUGH A NEGOTIATED AND WAIVING SECTION 104.211 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE WITH RESPECT TO SUCH NEGOTIATED SALE; 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.

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and READ 2ND & REREFER.

 

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

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13.    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.

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14.    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.

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15.    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.

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16.    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.

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17.    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.

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18.    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.

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19.    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.

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20.    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.

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21.    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.

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22.    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.

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23.    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.

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