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FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
January 20,2009
MICHAEL CORRIGAN, CHAIR
CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of
Members
in Attendance: Staff Attendance:
CM Michael
Corrigan, Chair
CM Daniel
Davis, Vice Chair Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor
CM
Art Graham Janice Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor
CM
Warren Jones
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:
1.
2008-1095 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND
DELIVER, THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE PROPOSED ALLIANCE BETWEEN
THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE, INC. ("MOCAJAX") AND THE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES ("UNF"), SUCH DOCUMENTS
BEING (1) A CONSENT AGREEMENT (FOR ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE AND USE), AMONG THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE (THE "CITY"), MOCAJAX, AND UNF, FOR THE PREMISES
LOCATED AT 333 NORTH LAURA STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32202 (RE NUMBER
073710-0000), AND (2) A FIRST AMENDMENT TO (A) SECURITY AGREEMENT AND (B)
QUIT-CLAIM BILL OF SALE WITH POSSIBILITY OF REVERTER BETWEEN THE CITY AND
MOCAJAX; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE CITY'S
CONSENT TO THE TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN MOCAJAX AND UNF; WAIVING SECTION
118.607(E), ORDINANCE CODE, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CULTURAL SERVICE
GRANTS BE MADE TO ENTITIES WITH A BROAD BASE IN MANAGEMENT AND MEMBERSHIP
BECAUSE MOCAJAX WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT A BROAD SEGMENT 0F THE JACKSONVILLE
COMMUNITY; WAIVING SECTION 118.609(A), ORDINANCE CODE, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION
AGAINST PROVIDING CULTURAL SERVICE GRANTS TO STATE AGENCIES BECAUSE MOCAJAX
WILL CONTINUE TO EXIST AS A SEPARATE FLORIDA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WITH
501(C)(3) STATUS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/5/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: January 06, 2009
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan,
Joost, Webb, ( 4 )
NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )
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2.
2008-1096 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT NUMBER 9 TO THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS, LTD., WHICH AMENDS THE REVENUE SHARING FOR THE STADIUM
NAMING RIGHTS AGREEMENT AND PROVIDES THE PARAMETERS FOR THE MARKETING OF THE
STADIUM NAME, AUTHORIZES CERTAIN FIXED SIGNS AT THE STADIUM AND CERTAIN PARKING
LOTS, AND PROVIDES TEN (10) CLUB SEATS TO THE CITY FOR ITS USE AS ADVERTISING
INVENTORY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/5/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: January 06, 2009
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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3.
2008-897 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING
THE LIST OF ERRORS, DISCOUNTS AND INSOLVENCIES ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE CITY FOR
THE 2007 NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS; CERTIFYING THE LIST OF ERRORS, DOUBLE
ASSESSMENTS, DISCOUNTS AND INSOLVENCIES ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE CITY FOR THE
YEAR 2007; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/20/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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4. 2008-1023 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $802,000 FROM
TREE PROTECTION AND RELATED EXPENSES TRUST FUND FOR LANDSCAPING ALONG
WONDERWOOD CONNECTOR SEGMENT 3; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO
OVERSEE; AMENDING THE 2008-2013 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED
BY ORDINANCE 2008-555-E FOR THE PROJECT
ENTITLED WONDERWOOD SEGMENT 3
LANDSCAPING ; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 11/17/2008 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: November 18, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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5.
2008-1039 AN ORDINANCE CREATING
SECTION 111.785 (ARTIFICIAL REEF PROGRAM TRUST FUND), ORDINANCE CODE, TO
PROVIDE A FUNDING SOURCE FOR THE ARTIFICIAL REEF PROGRAM FROM DONATIONS AND
CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS INTO SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS;
PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/1/2008
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: December 02, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: December 02, 2008
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
AYES -
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6.
2008-1062 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING A $13,714.28 REIMBURSEMENT GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, TO BE MATCHED BY A $13,714.28 IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION FROM THE
ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT CLEAN IT UP, GREEN IT UP STAFF
SALARIES, TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATES FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LITTER PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AS
INITIATED BY B.T. 09-035; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/5/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: January 06, 2009
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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7.
2008-1063 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $5,918 IN 2008 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCES IMPROVEMENT GRANT
FUNDS AWARDED TO THE DISTRICT FOUR MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE BY THE NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE TO FUND THE CONVERSION OF AN UNUSED DARKROOM INTO A NEW
EVIDENCE STORAGE ROOM, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-036; PROVIDING FOR CITY
OVERSIGHT BY THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/5/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES -
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8.
2008-1064 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $250 FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT'S JUDICIAL SUPPORT MISCELLANEOUS
SERVICES AND CHARGES ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO PURCHASE, AT THE CHIEF JUDGE'S
DISCRETION, CONDIMENTS AND BEVERAGES FOR DISTINGUISHED GUESTS VISITING THE
JUDICIARY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-037; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/5/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan,
Joost, Webb, ( 4 )
NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )
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9.
2008-1065 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING A $300,000 CONTINUATION GRANT FROM THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL
HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
TO FUND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY GATEWAY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. FOR
ADULT DRUG COURT, ON A COUNTYWIDE BASIS, WHICH SERVICES EXPAND AND ENHANCE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT IN COURTS WHICH USE THE TREATMENT DRUG COURT MODEL BY
PROVIDING ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT, RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES, SCREENING
ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM COORDINATION FOR DEFENDANTS, AS
INITIATED BY B.T. 09-038; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR
2009-2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/5/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan,
Joost, Webb, ( 4 )
NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )
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10. 2008-1067 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, IN PART, PART 9
(NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT), CHAPTER 111 (SPECIAL REVENUE AND TRUST ACCOUNTS),
ORDINANCE CODE; CREATING A NEW SECTION 111.920 TO ESTABLISH A NEIGHBORHOOD
STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) SPECIAL REVENUE FUND ("FUND");
APPROPRIATING $26,175,317 IN FEDERAL FUNDING INTO THE FUND FOR THE NSP, WHICH
ASSISTS IN THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED PROPERTIES AND
INCREASES THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW, MODERATE AND MIDDLE
INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-045; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS
TO SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-136;
AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND
NEIGHBORHOODS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/5/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: January 06, 2009
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Clark, Corrigan,
Joost, Webb, ( 4 )
NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )
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11.
2008-1086 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND
DELIVER, A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST (FCT) AND THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (CITY) FOR THE CITY'S JOINT PURCHASE WITH FCT OF LAND
ON SECOND AVENUE NORTH IN JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLORIDA, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 13,
FOR EXPANSION OF INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY PARK; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; 1/5/2009 - Read 2nd &
Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: January 06, 2009
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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12.
2008-1087 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION
SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ('CITY") AND THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION COMMISSION ("FWC") ALLOWING FWC TO PROVIDE, AT FWC'S
EXPENSE, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO WEIR STRUCTURES
ON CITY PROPERTY AT OCEANWAY PARK; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/5/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: January 06, 2009
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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13.
2008-1091 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 106.108 (FUTURE PENSION BENEFITS AND PENSION FUNDING), ORDINANCE CODE,
TO REQUIRE THE CITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CITY'S PENSION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE ANNUAL ACTUARIAL REPORTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/5/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
AYES -
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14.
2008-1092 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 120 (GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS RETIREMENT PLANS),
ORDINANCE CODE, RELATING TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
("SYSTEM") TO EXTEND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE NEW DEFINED
CONTRIBUTION PLAN AND NEW DISABILITY PROGRAM FROM MARCH 1, 2009 TO MAY 1, 2009
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TIME TO PROCURE THE PLAN PROVIDER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; 1/5/2009 - Read 2nd &
Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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15.
2008-1097 A RESOLUTION DECLARING
THE PUBLIC NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING FEE SIMPLE TITLE, PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENTS, AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT RIGHTS THROUGH CONDEMNATION BY RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN IN CERTAIN
LANDS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12 FOR THE CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD PHASE II PROJECT
(HAMMOND BOULEVARD AND RAMONA BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD TO
CAHOON ROAD) AS PART OF THE BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN PHASE II (R.E. PROJECT #
2008-129); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL TO INSTITUTE
APPROPRIATE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/5/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: January 06, 2009
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 20, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES -
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2ND
16.
2009-1 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $3,960 IN REVENUES, RECEIVED AND DEPOSITED IN FISCAL YEAR
2007-2008 IN THE CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OPERATING REVENUE ACCOUNT ON
BEHALF OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD (DCSB) PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE
2007-1146-E, SECTION 655.116 SCHEDULE OF FEES, TO THE DCSB TO BE USED TO OFFSET
COSTS IT HAS INCURRED IN REVIEWING APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY,
AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-034; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO SUBSEQUENT
FISCAL YEARS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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17.
2009-2 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING
$109,507.50 FROM FUND BALANCE TO COVER THE COSTS OF REPLACING PERSONAL
COMPUTERS CURRENTLY USED BY THE DUVAL COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER WITH MORE
ADEQUATE AND HIGHER-SPEED PERSONAL COMPUTERS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-042;
PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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18.
2009-3 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A
CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $10,000 AWARDED TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TO PURCHASE
INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FOR TEAMS IN THE CITIZEN CORPS &
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) PROGRAMS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-043;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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19. 2009-4 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM THE
HANDICAP PARKING FINES TRUST FUND IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
CERTAIN ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES FACING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP RESULTING FROM THEIR
CORRECTION OF CODE VIOLATIONS REQUIRED FOR SUCH BUSINESSES TO BE IN COMPLIANCE
WITH ADA STANDARDS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 09-048; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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20.
2009-5 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $4,420,169 (A $3,683,474 GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY THROUGH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND A
$736,695 IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION FROM DUVAL COUNTY AND 12 OTHER NORTHEAST FLORIDA
COUNTIES) FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM TO
PROVIDE FUNDING TO PURCHASE RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF
INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS BY WAY OF VOICE, DATA AND/OR VIDEO SIGNALS
THROUGHOUT THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGION, AND TO COMPLETELY FUND A FULL-TIME
PROGRAM COORDINATOR/SPE POSITION TO PROVIDE GRANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND ENSURE
COMPLIANCE WITH REPORTING, MONITORING AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS OF THE GRANT, AS
INITIATED BY B.T. 09-049; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER TO FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010;
AUTHORIZING A POSITION, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 09-152; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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21.
2009-11 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE BY JEA OF ITS ST. JOHNS RIVER POWER PARK SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS OR ITS ST. JOHNS RIVER POWER PARK SYSTEM SUBORDINATED REVENUE BONDS, OR A
COMBINATION THEREOF, IN AN AUTHORIZED ISSUANCE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$200,000,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF
ADDITIONS, EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ST. JOHNS RIVER POWER PARK SYSTEM
OF JEA AND PURPOSES INCIDENTAL THERETO
AND IN AN AUTHORIZED ISSUANCE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $225,000,000, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REFUNDING SUCH BONDS: ENTERING INTO CERTAIN COVENANTS WITH JEA AND
THE HOLDERS OF SUCH DEBT; PROVIDING THAT THE DEBT INSTRUMENTS APPROVED HEREBY
ARE LIMITED OBLIGATIONS OF JEA; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE SALE OF SUCH DEBT;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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22.
2009-12 AN ORDINANCE DISSOLVING
THE THOMAS CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ("DISTRICT");
AMENDING SECTION 92.22 (EXISTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS), ORDINANCE
CODE TO CODIFY THE DISSOLUTION OF THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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23.
2009-13 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE AND CORPORATION SECRETARY, TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DIVISION OF
FORESTRY, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF RECREATION
AND PARKS, ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT UNITED STATES NATIONAL
PARKS SERVICE AND THE NATURE CONSERVANCY FOR THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA INTER-AGENCY
PRESCRIBED FIRE TEAM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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24.
2009-14 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE AND CORPORATION SECRETARY, TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DUVAL
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR ENHANCING THE EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF THE
PLANNING AND EVALUATION EFFORT IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS
RESIDING IN THE GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA OF THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSITIONAL AREA;
DESIGNATING THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE
OVERSIGHT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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25.
2009-19 AN ORDINANCE MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT
("AMENDMENT") TO A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT")
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND PEARL PLAZA PARTNERS, LLC
("COMPANY"), WHICH AGREEMENT WAS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 2006-1372-E
AND WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES COMPANY TO REFINANCE THE PROPERTY IN ORDER TO
ACCESS ADDITIONAL BORROWED CAPITAL PROVIDED THE LOAN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY
DOES NOT EXCEED 80% OF THE MOST RECENT APPRAISED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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26.
2009-31 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING
SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE CITY; INCORPORATING RECITALS; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OF THE
CITY TO TRANSFER TITLE OF A PREVIOUSLY SURPLUSSED RESCUE VEHICLE TO THE COUNTRY
OF GHANA AT NO COST; WAIVING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 122 (PUBLIC
PROPERTY), SECTIONS 122.811 (SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY; PROHIBITION
OF SALES TO CERTAIN PERSONS), 122.812 (SURPLUS, OBSOLETE AND WASTE SUPPLIES AND
OTHER TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY), AND 122.821 (DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS VEHICLES
AND FLEET EQUIPMENT) ORDINANCE CODE; SO AS TO EFFECT THE TRANSFER WITHOUT
PUBLIC BIDDING AND AT NO COST; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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27.
2009-32 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $385,000 FROM THE PROJECT CAPITAL ACCOUNT, FOR NORTH RIVERSIDE
COMMUNITY CENTER ($370,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY
CENTER AND $15,000 FOR TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL, GARAGE DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION
OF DISABILTY ACCESS) TO RENOVATE THE BUILDING TO BE USED AS A COMMUNITY CENTER
BY THE NORTH RIVERSIDE CDC LOCATED AT CORNER OF CRYSTAL STREET AND EDISON
AVENUE IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9; WAIVING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 118, ORDINANCE CODE;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAID
PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO OVERSEE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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28.
2009-33 AN ORDINANCE IN
CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 108.505, ORDINANCE CODE, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2001-460-E
TO AMEND THE RATES AUTHORIZED FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL IN BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN
(BJP) ROADWAY PROJECT CONDEMNATION CASES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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29. 2009-34 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN EMINENT DOMAIN
ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS SETTLEMENT FOR PARCEL 100-2 IN THE GIRVIN ROAD
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,900, IN THE PROCEEDINGS OF CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE VS. COASTAL
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30.
2009-35 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
AN EMINENT DOMAIN SETTLEMENT FOR PROPERTY TAKEN FROM WILLIAM AND JAMIE VON
HOFEN ON GREENLAND ROAD, IN AN AMOUNT OF $500,000 PLUS STATUTORY ATTORNEYS FEES
AND COSTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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31.
2009-36 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE SETTLEMENT OF AN ATTORNEYS FEES CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, IN
THE CASE OF CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY AND TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE COMPANY
V. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ET AL, 3:04-CV-1170-HES-HTS (U.S.D.C., M.D. FLA.,
JACKSONVILLE DIVISION); APPROVING THE FORM OF A FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT;
AUTHORIZING A SETTLEMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS RELATED IN THE GROSS AMOUNT
OF $350,000; AUTHORIZING COUNSEL FOR THE CITY TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO EFFECT SUCH SETTLEMENT; APPROPRIATING $350,000 FROM OFFICE OF
GENERAL COUNSEL RETAINED EARNINGS TO FUND THE SETTLEMENT; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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32.
2009-37 AN ORDINANCE DISSOLVING
THE TIMUCUAN SOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ("DISTRICT");
AMENDING SECTION 92.22 (EXISTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS), ORDINANCE
CODE TO CODIFY THE DISSOLUTION OF THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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33.
2009-38 A RESOLUTION REGARDING
THE JACKSONVILLE AVIATION AUTHORITY (JAA); RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, THE SHERIFF, THE JAA, AND THE RESPECTIVE CERTIFIED BARGAINING
AGENTS FOR POLICE EMPLOYEES AT THE CITY AND THE JAA, FORTHWITH COMMENCE
DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSES FOCUSED ON THE POSSIBILITY OF MERGING JAA POLICE
EMPLOYEES INTO THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR A PROGRESS
REPORT NO LATER THAN APRIL 6, 2009; PROVIDING FOR THE CHIEF OF LEGISLATIVE
SERVICES TO CALENDAR A REPORT ON THE RULES COMMITTEE APRIL 6, 2009 AGENDA;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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34.
2009-39 A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING
THE JACKSONVILLE INDEPENDENT AGENCIES TO ADOPT A LOCAL PREFERENCE POLICY
SIMILAR TO THE LOCAL PREFERENCE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADOPTED BY THE
JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL IN ORDINANCE 2008-1055-E; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL
OF COPIES OF THE RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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