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TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
July 21,2009
RONNIE FUSSELL, 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 Ronnie Fussell, Chair Juliette Williams, Legislative Aide
CM Art Graham, Vice Chair Phillip Peterson, Asst. Auditor
CM Bill Bishop
Steve Rohan, General Counsel
CM Kevin Hyde John Jackson, Chief of Research
CM Johnny Gaffney - Excused Lisa Rinaman, Administration
CM Warren Jones Stephen Smith, Planning & Dev.
CM Glorious Johnson – Excused Laurie
Kattreh, Planning & Dev.
Others in Attendance:
1.
2009-300 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A
PERPETUAL EASEMENT GRANTING TO AT&T, AT NO COST, A PERPETUAL EASEMENT IN,
OVER AND UNDER A PORTION OF ED AUSTIN PARK, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2, FOR
INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE SO AS TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO A PARCEL BEING
LEASED FROM THE CITY BY THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.; 4/7/2009 - Read 2nd &
Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 21, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Bishop, Fussell,
Graham, Jones, ( 4 )
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2.
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.
Recommend
to APPROVE.
AYES
- Bishop, Fussell, Graham, Jones, ( 4 )
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3.
2009-454 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING
THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (R.E.# 127852-0000) LOCATED ON DE KALB
AVENUE AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH ENGLEWOOD AVENUE, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 4, TO BE
SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION
122.422(C)(SALE OF PROPERTY THROUGH REAL ESTATE DIVISION; INVESTIGATION OF
NEED; COUNCIL ACTION) OF CHAPTER 122 (PUBLIC PROPERTY), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS
TO ALLOW FOR THE MARKETING AND DISPOSITION OF THE SUBJECT PARCEL BY AUCTION,
DIRECT SALE OR LISTING WITH A LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/16/2009
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: July 20, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 21, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Bishop, Fussell,
Graham, Hyde, Jones, ( 5 )
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4. 2009-457 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A PERPETUAL EASEMENT
GRANTING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAST ARM
ASSEMBLY ON SOUTEL DRIVE AT THE ENTRANCE TO BOB HAYES PARK IN COUNCIL DISTRICT
10; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/16/2009
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 21, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Bishop, Fussell,
Graham, Hyde, Jones, ( 5 )
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5.
2009-458 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A TEMPORARY EASEMENT
GRANTING TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT), FOR A
PERIOD OF 48 MONTHS, A TEMPORARY EASEMENT OVER PARCEL 700.1 IN COUNCIL DISTRICT
7 TO ALLOW FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE IMPERVIOUS SURFACE OF AN EXISTING ACCESS
ROAD, STORM WATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE TYING IN AND HARMONIZING OF DRIVEWAYS
AND WALKWAYS WITH THE CONSTRUCTION TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY FDOT, AS PART OF THE
44TH STREET EXTENSION PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/16/2009 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 21, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Bishop, Fussell,
Graham, Hyde, Jones, ( 5 )
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6.
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; 6/16/2009 - Read 2nd &
Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: July 20, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 21, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Bishop, Fussell,
Graham, Hyde, Jones, ( 5 )
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7.
2009-492 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING
AND ABANDONING, AND/OR DISCLAIMING, A 20 FOOT UNOBSTRUCTED DRAINAGE EASEMENT IN, OVER AND UNDER THE SOUTHERN
PORTION OF LOT 38 AND THE NORTHERN PORTION OF LOT 37, EXCEPTING OUT, HOWEVER,
PORTIONS OF THE 15 FOOT AND 20 FOOT UNOBSTRUCTED DRAINAGE EASEMENTS CREATED BY
THE PLAT OF BRENTWOOD PARK COMMUNITY, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 60, PAGES 116
THROUGH 120, OF THE CURRENT PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, NEAR THE INTERSECTION
OF OAK ARBOR ROAD AND WOOD CREEK LANE, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 7, AT THE REQUEST OF
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE AN ENCROACHMENT SITUATION CREATED
BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HOUSE OVER THE PROPOSED ABANDONED EASEMENT AREA;
REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Recommend
to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.
AYES
- Bishop, Fussell, Graham, Hyde, Jones, ( 5 )
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8.
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.; 6/16/2009 - Read 2nd &
Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: July 20, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: July 20, 2009
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: July 21, 2009
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Bishop, Fussell,
Graham, Hyde, Jones, ( 5 )
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9.
2009-493 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING
AND ABANDONING, AND/OR DISCLAIMING, UPON COMPLETION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PROPOSED PRITCHARD ROAD AND CHAFFEE ROAD INTERSECTION, AN OPENED AND IMPROVED
PORTION OF PRITCHARD ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH CHAFFEE ROAD,
IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8, ESTABLISHED AND RECORDED IN ORV 4831-954 OF THE CURRENT
PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT THE REQUEST OF WESTLAKE LAND
MANAGEMENT, INC. TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WESTLAKE PROJECT;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Recommend
to AMEND and READ 2ND & REREFER to the Committee(s) of
reference.
AYES
- Bishop, Fussell, Graham, Hyde, Jones, ( 5 )
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2ND
10.
2009-491 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING
ORDINANCE 2003-1028-E PERTAINING TO THE SURPLUS OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY;
DECLARING THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (R.E. # 064937-0000), LOCATED ON
EDISON AVENUE BETWEEN BROWARD STREET AND NIXON STREET, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9,
TO BE SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION
122.422(C)(SALE OF PROPERTY THROUGH REAL ESTATE DIVISION; INVESTIGATION OF
NEED; COUNCIL ACTION) OF CHAPTER 122 (PUBLIC PROPERTY), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS
TO ALLOW FOR THE MARKETING AND DISPOSITION OF THE SUBJECT PARCEL BY AUCTION,
DIRECT SALE OR LISTING WITH A LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER; WAIVING THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 122.429 (USES OF PROCEEDS FROM SURPLUS LAND SALES) OF
CHAPTER 122 (PUBLIC PROPERTY), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS TO ALLOW THE NET PROCEEDS
FROM THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PARCEL TO
BE DEPOSITED INTO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACCOUNT, THE SOURCE OF
THE FEDERAL FUNDS USED TO MAKE THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THE SUBJECT PARCEL;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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11.
2009-496 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER,
THAT CERTAIN SOVEREIGNTY SUBMERGED LANDS EASEMENT (BOT. NO. 160232682) BETWEEN
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT
TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 9, 2007, FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A DRAINAGE CHANNEL AND DREDGING IN MONCRIEF CREEK (PROJECT
2009-117); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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12.
2009-498 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO
EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
("LICENSOR") AND GREENSCAPE OF JACKSONVILLE, INC., A FLORIDA
NONPROFIT CORPORATION ("LICENSEE"), FOR OCCUPANCY OF THE SECOND FLOOR
OF THE FORMER SOUTH JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL BUILDING AT 1468 HENDRICKS AVENUE,
IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 5, AT NO COST, FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS WITH OPTIONS
TO RENEW FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEAR PERIODS, LICENSEE BEING
RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF ALL UTILITIES AND MAINTENANCE COSTS, AND BOTH
LICENSOR AND LICENSEE HAVING THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE LICENSE UPON 30 DAYS'
WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE OTHER PARTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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13.
2009-499 AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS, PROVIDING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND
MAKING FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $360,000,000 BETTER
JACKSONVILLE SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS TO REFUND OUTSTANDING SPECIAL REVENUE
BONDS OF THE CITY ISSUED TO PARTIALLY FUND THE COST OF THE BETTER JACKSONVILLE
PLAN PROJECTS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 761.102 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF THE BONDS FROM THE BETTER JACKSONVILLE ½ CENT SALES
SURTAX REVENUES; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE BONDHOLDERS AND FOR CERTAIN
OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO
REIMBURSEMENT OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SECURITY FOR THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING
VALIDATION OF THE BONDS; AMENDING ORDINANCE 2001-431-E TO INCREASE THE REVENUE
REQUIRED TO ISSUE BONDS THEREUNDER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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14.
2009-501 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING
$3,616,317 FROM FAIR SHARE SECTOR AREA TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL
REVENUE FUND NORTH PLANNING DISTRICT, SECTOR 6.1 FOR THE EXPANSION OF ALTA ROAD
FROM 9A TO NEW BERLIN ROAD; 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 ALTA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - 9A TO
NEW BERLIN ROAD (2 TO 4 LANES); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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