JACKSONVILLE
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
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Monday November 30,
2009 |
Tape
No.________________________ |
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4:00 P.M. |
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Council Chambers 1st
Floor, City Hall |
Dana Farris, Chief of
Legislative Services |
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E. Denise Lee, Chair
(Excused) |
Legislative
Assistant: Jessica Stephens |
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Clay Yarborough,
Vice Chair |
Asst. Council
Auditor: Janice Billy |
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Reggie Brown |
Attorney: Steve
Rohan |
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John Crescimbeni |
Administration:
Sherry Hall |
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Michael Corrigan (Excused) |
Chief of Research:
Jeff Clements |
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Kevin Hyde |
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Stephen Joost |
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Meeting Convened 4:09 PM Meeting
Adjourned 5:12 PM
Presentations:
Shirley Trier – Tree
Inventory & Management
Sheriff John
Rutherford – Absentee Owner/Renter Citations
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Use of
Off-Duty Officers in Schools
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Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1. 2009-758 |
ORD
Approp $415,633 from U.S. Dept of Justice, no local Match, to Estab a
Recruitmt Prog to create Pool of Qualified Job Applicants thru Various
Advertising Media & Job Fair Contacts; Apv Position. (BT 10-006) (RC
10-005) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/13/09 |
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1.
9/22/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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10/5/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 10/5/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
10/13/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Defer DEFER |
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2. 2009-775 |
ORD
Approp $1,366,157 from Employers Premium - Group Health Acct for Increased
Costs for Remainder of FY 2008-2009 caused by Hiring & Provision of
Benefits to 456 Addnl Employees, Continuation of Retirees in Plan, Hiring by
Outside Agcys & Addn of Dependents. (BT 09-179) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/27/09 |
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1.
10/13/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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10/19/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 10/19/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
10/27/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Amend/Approve AMEND(F)/APPROVE 5-0 |
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3. 2009-821 |
ORD-MC
re Chapt 118 (Public Svc Grant Approp), Ord Code, Sec 118.203 (Public Svc
Grant Criteria), to estab 2010-2011 Priority Populations. (Rohan) (C/P Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/09, 11/24/09 |
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1.
10/27/2009 CO Introduced: PHS |
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11/2/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
11/10/2009 CO PH Contd 11/24/09/ Read
2nd & Rereferred; PHS |
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3.
11/24/2009 CO PH Only |
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BILL SUMMARY AMEND/APPROVE 4-1 (Yarborough) Amendment
inserts the 5 “priority populations” for the FY 09-10 budget process: 1.
Homeless and low income persons and families. 2.
Victims of abuse and neglect. 3.
Adults with physical, mental and behavioral disabilities. 4.
Residents of neighborhoods at high risk of crime. 5.
Improvements to quality of life through cultural activities |
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4. 2009-827 |
ORD
Approp $1,778,713 from Jax Children's Comm for Period 10/1/09 - 9/30/10 to
cover Costs of its After-School Food Prog, Including Addn of 15 New Sites due
to Opening of Team Up Progs as Part of Jax Journey; Auth Funds Carryover to
FY 2010-2011. (BT 10-013) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/09 |
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1.
10/27/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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11/2/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/2/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
11/10/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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11/16/2009 PHS Amend/Approve 3-1 (Failed)
(Yarborough); 11/16/2009 F
Amend/Approve 8-1 (Yarborough) |
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BILL SUMMARY AMEND(F)/APPROVE 4-1
(Yarborough) |
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5. 2009-828 |
ORD
Approp $643,034 ($578,190 from Fla Dept of Education & $64,844 from Jax
Children's Comm) for new 21st Century Community Learning Ctr Team Up Progs at
Northwestern Middle School & North Shore K-8 for 8/1/09 - 7/31/10; Auth
Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011. (BT 10-014) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/09 |
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1.
10/27/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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11/2/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/2/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
11/10/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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11/16/2009 F Amend/Approve 8-1
(Yarborough) |
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BILL SUMMARY AMEND(F)/APPROVE 4-1
(Yarborough) |
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6. 2009-829 |
ORD
Approp $202,293 from U.S. Dept of Justice, No Local Match, to Purchase an Electronic
Crash & Citations Reporting System to Replace Current System &
Eliminate Paper Reports. (BT 10-015) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/09 |
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1.
10/27/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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11/2/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/2/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
11/10/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Approve APPROVE 5-0 |
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7. 2009-836 |
ORD
Approp $184,242 from Fla Fish & Wildlife Conservation Comm, No Local
Match, to Purchase a 26' Vessel for the Waterborne Response Team for Domestic
Security Response Team Missions & Related Maritime Efforts in &
Around City Waters; Auth Agreemt with said Commission for Purchase of the
Vessel. (BT 10-018) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/09 |
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1.
10/27/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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11/2/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/2/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
11/10/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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11/16/2009 F Approve 9-0 |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Approve APPROVE 5-0 |
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8. 2009-839 |
ORD
Approp $152,594 ($99,237 from Dept of Justice & $53,357 in Fed Match
Grants Funds) for the Eastside, Springfield & Urban Core Weed & Seed
Initiative, to Enhance Victim Safety & Offender Accountability in Cases
of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault & Stalking. (BT
10-023) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/09 |
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1.
10/27/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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11/2/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/2/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
11/10/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Approve APPROVE 5-0 |
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9. 2009-868 |
ORD-MC
Repealing Chapt 118 (Public Svc Grant Approp), Ord Code, & Creating a New
Chapt 118 (City Grants). (Sidman) (C/M Hyde) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/09, 11/24/09 |
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1.
10/27/2009 CO Introduced: R,F,PHS |
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11/2/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/2/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/2/2009 R Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
11/10/2009 CO PH Contd 11/24/09/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS |
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3.
11/24/2009 CO PH Only |
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BILL SUMMARY R: Defer F: Defer DEFER |
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10. 2009-875 |
ORD
Approp $166,648.97 ($131,455 Dept of Justice Victims of Crime Act Grant for
10/1/09 - 9/30/10, $2,329.97 Rsv for Fed Progs & $32,864 In-Kind
Contribution from City Staff) to fund 3 Victim Svcs Advocate Positions; Auth
Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Auth New Positions; Provide Oversight by Rec
& Community Svcs Dept, Behavioral & Human Svcs Div. (BT 10-021) (RC
10-028) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/24/09 |
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1.
11/10/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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11/16/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/16/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
11/24/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Approve APPROVE 5-0 |
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11. 2009-876 |
ORD
Approp $10,000 in Private Source Grant Funds (Paul J. Aicher Foundation) to
the Jax Human Rights Commission to raise Awareness of Health Disparities
within the Community. (BT 10-024) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/24/09 |
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1.
11/10/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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11/16/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/16/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
11/24/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Defer DEFER |
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12. 2009-877 |
ORD
Approp $210,000 ($168,000 Homeland Security & FEMA Grant - Assist to
Firefighters - Fire Prevention & Safety, $42,000 Rsv for Fed Progs) to
Purchase Communications Equipmt for Duval, Baker, Clay, Nassau & St Johns
Counties. (BT 10-026) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/24/09 |
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1.
11/10/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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11/16/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/16/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
11/24/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Defer DEFER |
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13. 2009-878 |
ORD
Approp $22,295 ($17,836 Homeland Security & FEMA Grant - Assist to
Firefighters - Fire Prevention & Safety, $4,459 Rsv for Fed Progs) to
Purchase Indoor & Outdoor Fire Extinguisher Training Equipmt Packages.
(BT 10-028) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/24/09 |
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1.
11/10/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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11/16/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/16/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
11/24/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Approve APPROVE 5-0 |
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14. 2009-880 |
ORD
Auth Sheriff to Execute a State & Local Task Force Agreemt with U.S. Dept
of Justice, DEA for Fighting & Disrupting Illicit Drug Traffic in Jax;
Auth to enter into other Non-Financial Interagency Agreemts. (McCain) (Req of
Sheriff) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/24/09 |
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1.
11/10/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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11/16/2009 PHS Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 11/16/2009 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
11/24/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Amend/Approve AMEND(F)/APPROVE 5-0 |
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15. 2009-897 |
ORD
Approp $203,297.47 from Var Fire Station Capital Improvemt Projs to Purchase
& Renovate Volunteer-Owned F.S. #27, Complete Constrn of New F.S. #28
& Complete Renovation of F.S. #31; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011;
Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to Auth Funding Changes. (BT 10-032) (McCain) (Req
of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/08/09 |
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1.
11/24/2009 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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BILL SUMMARY F: Read 2nd &
Rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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16. 2009-904 |
RESO
Apv Changes to Duval County Comp Emerg Mgmt Plan (CEMP); Making Changes to
CEMP to Provide Updates to Account for Addnl Plans & Positions within the
Emerg Ops Ctr, add New Position Descriptions & Update Position Changes,
Update EOC Area Command Org Chart, Update Population Statistics & Update
Evacuation Routes. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) |
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1.
11/24/2009 CO Introduced: PHS |
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BILL SUMMARY READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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17. 2009-911 |
RESO
re Traffic Safety; Recognizing Use of Unmanned Camera Traffic Enforcemt
Camera Technology will save Lives; Urging Duval Delegation & State
Legislature to enact Legislation auth Local Govts to Implemt Unmanned Camera
Traffic Enforcemt Techniques to end Legal Controversies over State
Authorization; Urging Legislature to allow Local Govts to retain Enforcemt
Rev to Offset Costs of Traffic Enforcemt; Urging other Local Govts to support
such Legislation. (Rohan) (PHS) |
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1.
11/24/2009 CO Introduced: PHS,TEU |
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BILL SUMMARY READ 2ND &
REREFER |
At the conclusion of the
regular agenda Chairman Yarborough called on the subcommittee chairs to
introduce the invited speakers for the subject matter presentations.
Tree inventory and
management
Council Member Crescimbeni
introduced Shirley Trier, Business Developer and Project Manager for Davey
Resource Group and Vice President of Greenscape of Jacksonville, who made a
presentation about the benefits of tree inventories. Using modern technology (GPS and handheld
computers) it is possible to map the exact location of trees and record the
species, size, condition, approximate age, risk level, and other information
about each tree. This information can be
used to determine a value for the asset that trees represent to their owners,
to develop a maintenance plan for the tree canopy, and to determine the
potential for liability from dead, dying, damaged or diseased trees. The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) accepts a well done tree inventory as sufficient evidence to document
tree loss to natural disasters and to establish a value for reimbursement, if
available. Ms. Trier stated that
proper maintenance of trees is vital to maintaining the value of the asset.
Citing property owners
vs. occupants for code violations
Sheriff John Rutherford
stated that the JSO’s Multi-Family Crime Free Initiative has been a great
success when apartment owners and managers buy into the program and give it a
real try. The program helps owners deal
with problem tenants who cause problems for both law enforcement officials and
the property owner/manager. The Sheriff
outlined an ordinance he will be proposing to revise the way the City deals
with nuisance properties that consume large amounts of law enforcement time and
effort. The proposed ordinance will
define “nuisance property” and “nuisance landlord”, and will require the owners
of properties so designated to register the names of all tenants in nuisance
properties with the Sheriff’s Office.
Owners would also be required to attach a “crime free lease addendum” to
all lease agreements that would have the effect of permitting quick eviction of
problem tenants and allowing the Sheriff to act as the landlord’s agent in
dealing with such tenants. Nuisance
property designation would come after 10 police responses to serious offenses
(drugs, prostitution, weapons, serious violent incidents) at a single family
residence or 30 responses to a multi-family residential complex within 12
months. The owner of a designated
nuisance property can avoid the consequences of the designation by enrolling
and participating in the JSO’s Multi-Family Crime Free Initiative. Nuisance designation could be appealed to the
Sheriff and then to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board.
Council Member Brown
suggested the need for better mechanisms to deal with nuisance commercial
properties as well as residential properties.
Council Member Crescimbeni suggested adopting a penalty fee for
excessive use of police services, which has been tried in other
communities. Council Member Brown also
suggested the need for a way to limit or expedite an appeals process that seems
to drag on excessively long and prevent any remediation from taking place. Sheriff Rutherford welcomed additional
comments and suggestions for inclusion in the bill before it is finally
introduced.
Replacement of school
resource officers with off-duty police officers
Sheriff Rutherford stated
that he is happy with the way the school resource officer (SRO) program
currently works and is not inclined to change it. He sees several advantages to the current
system. First, the fundamental premise
of the SRO program is for the officers to develop personal relationships with
the students of each school and with neighborhood businesses to increase the
effectiveness of the officer in heading off problems before they happen. That would be lost if the SRO program was
staffed by a constantly revolving flow whatever officers happened to choose to
work overtime. The Sheriff also values
the fact that he can control which officers get assigned to SRO posts, and so
has the ability to choose just the right kind of officer who would do well in
this very important program. He also
noted that the School Board reimburses the JSO for all of the costs of the
SRO’s, so there is no real cost to the City for those officers at present. He did note that the School Board is looking
at trying to reduce its expenses for the SRO program by hiring its own SRO
personnel. The Sheriff pledged full
cooperation with such officers should the School Board choose that route. He did state that if the School Board hired
its own SROs then the officers currently performing that duty could be returned
to patrol duty, thereby increasing the department’s capacity without having to
increase the current employee cap.
The Sheriff also distributed
a handout showing the total number of vehicles owned by the JSO and how many
are marked vs. unmarked. 75% are marked
and the remainder is detective cars, undercover vehicles and a few traffic
enforcement cars, all of which need to be unmarked. The Sheriff feels he has the appropriate
ratio of marked to unmarked vehicles.
Jeff Clements, City Council
Research
630-1405
Posted 12.1.09
5:30 p.m.
c.c. cityc@coj.net