FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

May 03,2011

 

WARREN JONES, 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, May 03,2011.  The meeting was called to order at 10:02 A.M. by Committee Chair Warren Jones. The meeting adjourned at 10:51 A.M.

 

 

 

            Members in Attendance:                                                             Staff Attendance:

 

CM Warren Jones Chair                                                                                      Jessica Stephens, Legislative Asst.

            CM Ray Holt, Vice Chair                                                                          Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor

             CM Ronnie Fussell                                                                     Janice Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor

             CM Michael Corrigan                                                                              Jeff Clements, Chief of Research

             CM Kevin Hyde                                                                          Peggy Sidman, General Counsel

             CM Denise Lee – Arrived 10:21                                                             Steve Rohan, General Counsel

             CM John Crescimbeni                                                                                       Sherry Hall, Administration

                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance:

 

 

Bob Williams, Real Estate (11-203)

Lara Diettrich (11-275)

Vicky Watkins (11-275)

Joe Whitaker (11-279 &280)

 

 

 

 

1.    2011-173   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT IN EMINENT DOMAIN OF THE OWNER'S DAMAGES IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 AND STATUTORY ATTORNEY'S FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,532.00 AND RECOVERABLE COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,920.00, FOR A TOTAL MONETARY SETTLEMENT OF $86,452.00, WITH THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PREVIOUSLY DEPOSITED AMOUNT AND THE TOTAL MONETARY SETTLEMENT BEING $83,518.00, ALL RESULTING FROM THE CONDEMNATION OF PARCELS 110 AND 788, IN RELATION TO THE RICKER ROAD PROJECT IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12, IN THE PROCEEDING STYLED CITY OF JACKSONVILLE V. RICHARD G. OLDHAM, ET AL., CASE NO. 2008-CA-10359; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 4/5/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: May 02, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 03, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Carter, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Holt, Hyde, Jones, ( 6 )

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2.    2011-176   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL FUTURE BILLS OF SALE DONATING INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO JEA ONLY AS TO CERTAIN WATER/SEWER IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO CITY PROPERTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 4/5/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: May 02, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 03, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Carter, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Holt, Hyde, Jones, ( 6 )

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3.    2011-200   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 123 (PUBLIC FEES), PART 1 (IN GENERAL), SECTION 123.107 (EXEMPTIONS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO EXEMPT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FROM THE PAYMENT OF FEES FOR RESCUE REPORTS AND FIRE INCIDENTS REPORTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 4/19/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: May 02, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 03, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Carter, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Holt, Hyde, Jones, ( 6 )

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4.    2011-203   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (LESSOR) AND IL C. KIM (LESSEE), SAID LEASE BEING FOR FIVE (5) YEARS, WITH ONE (1) OPTION TO RENEW FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEARS, FOR 1,875 SQUARE FEET ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE ED BALL BUILDING AT 214 N. HOGAN STREET, AT AN INITIAL MONTHLY RATE OF $2,890.63, WITH A THREE PERCENT (3%) ANNUAL ESCALATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 4/19/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: May 02, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 03, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Carter, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Holt, Hyde, Jones, ( 6 )

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5.    2011-231   AN ORDINANCE REALLOCATING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,453, ORIGINALLY ALLOCATED TO PROJECT SOS UNDER ORDINANCE 2010-557-E, TO LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES, SECOND HARVEST NORTH FLORIDA FOOD BANK (THE "FOOD BANK") IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE FOOD BANK TO GATHER, TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTE DONATED AND SURPLUS FOOD TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE PRIORITY POPULATIONS OF HOMELESS AND LOW INCOME PERSONS AND FAMILIES; AMENDING ORDINANCE 2010-557-E BY ATTACHING A NEW SCHEDULE A-2; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO 2010-2011 PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; REQUIRING A REPORT TO THE COUNCIL AUDITORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 4/19/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 03, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Carter, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Holt, Hyde, Jones, ( 6 )

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6.    2011-233   AN ORDINANCE NAMING THE COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 5130 SOUTEL DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10, TO LEGENDS COMMUNITY CENTER; CREATING A NEW SECTION 111.186 (LEGENDS COMMUNITY CENTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND), ORDINANCE CODE, TO CREATE A TRUST FUND FOR LEGENDS CENTER FOR FEES, GIFTS AND OTHER DONATIONS TO BE CAPTURED AND EXPENDED ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVING A RESTRUCTURED SCHEDULE OF RATES AND FEES FOR LEGENDS COMMUNITY CENTER GYMNASIUM AND FITNESS CENTER, SUBMITTED TO CITY COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 28.404 (DIVISION CHIEF TO SUBMIT SCHEDULE OF FEES TO COUNCIL); AMENDING SECTION 123.102 (FEES ESTABLISHED), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH A MEMBERSHIP FEE FOR USE OF LEGENDS CENTER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 4/19/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: May 02, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: May 02, 2011

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 03, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Carter, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Holt, Hyde, Jones, ( 6 )

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7.    2011-234   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE HARBOUR WATERWAY SPECIAL DISTRICT PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 BUDGET, PER ORDINANCE 2010-725-E AND SECTION 189.4041, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 4/19/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: May 02, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 03, 2011

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Carter, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Holt, Hyde, Jones, ( 6 )

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8.    2011-235   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING CHAPTER 120 (GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS RETIREMENT PLANS), PART 2 (GENERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN) AND PART 3 (CORRECTIONS OFFICERS RETIREMENT PLAN), ORDINANCE CODE, AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH (J) OF SECTION 120.204 (CREDITED SERVICE; TIME CONNECTIONS; PRIOR SERVICE) BY EXTENDING FROM FEBRUARY 28, 2011 TO OCTOBER 1, 2011, THE CURRENT PROGRAM OF UNLIMITED TIME CONNECTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED BEFORE MARCH 1, 2009; REPEALING SECTIONS 120.210 (TRANSFER OF TERMINAL LEAVE) 120.310 (TRANSFER OF TERMINAL LEAVE) IN THEIR ENTIRETY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 4/19/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 03, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Carter, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Holt, Hyde, Jones, ( 6 )

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9.    2011-236   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $99,750 IN PRIVATE GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY PETSMART CHARITIES TO FUND THE TARGETING OF 1,160 FELINE SURGERIES, 900 CANINE SURGERIES AND 2,600 SURGERIES FOR FREE-ROAMING (COMMUNITY) CATS IN ZIP CODE 32210, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-068; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 4/19/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: May 02, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: May 02, 2011

 

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: May 03, 2011

Recommend to AMEND and  APPROVE.

 

AYES - Carter, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Holt, Hyde, Jones, ( 6 )

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10.    2011-274   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING CHAPTER 360 (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION), ORDINANCE CODE, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND; AMENDING SECTION 360.602 (USE OF FUNDS), TO INCLUDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AS PERMISSIVE FUND EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and REREFER.

 

AYES - Carter, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Holt, Hyde, Jones, ( 6 )

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11.    2011-279   AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND C2C SOLUTIONS, INC. ("DEVELOPER"), TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE DEVELOPER'S HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (THE "PROJECT"); RECOMMENDING THAT DEVELOPER BE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY ("QTI") BUSINESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.106, FLORIDA STATUTES; EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,000 AS THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND PROGRAM PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH A STATE MATCH OF $132,000, FOR A TOTAL CITY AND STATE QTI AMOUNT OF $165,000 FOR 55 JOBS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BY DEVELOPER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Carter, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Holt, Hyde, Jones, Lee, ( 7 )

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12.    2011-280   AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND RINGTAIL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC ("DEVELOPER"), TO SUPPORT THE LOCATION OF THE DEVELOPER'S WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (THE "PROJECT"); RECOMMENDING THAT DEVELOPER BE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY ("QTI") BUSINESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.106, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND FOR A BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BONUS PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.107, FLORIDA STATUTES, AT THE 80% FUNDING LEVEL; EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,000 AS THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND PROGRAM PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH A STATE MATCH OF $330,000 (INCLUDING A BROWNFIELD BONUS OF $2,000 PER JOB), FOR A TOTAL CITY AND STATE QTI AMOUNT OF $375,000 FOR 75 JOBS; ELECTING AN EXEMPTION FROM THE 20% LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.106(1)(L), FLORIDA STATUTES; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BY DEVELOPER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

Recommend to APPROVE.

 

AYES - Carter, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Holt, Hyde, Jones, Lee, ( 7 )

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2ND READINGS

 

13.    2011-240   AN ORDINANCE COMMITTING THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO THAT CERTAIN BOGEY CREEK PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE NORTH FLORIDA LAND TRUST TO THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST; AGREEING TO COMMIT THE CITY TO BACKUP MANAGERIAL SERVICES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT; REQUESTING EMERGENCY ACTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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14.    2011-266   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $132,108.88 IN RECOVERED INSURANCE MONIES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A WATERBORNE RESPONSE TEAM BOAT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-070; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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15.    2011-267   AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $2,300.89 IN LAPSED FUNDS FROM THE HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS RESERVE ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ACTIVITY COSTS UNDER EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT FUNDING FOR THE I. M. SULZBACHER CENTER DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-071; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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16.    2011-268   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $122,925 (A $98,340 GRANT FROM THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM, AND $24,585 IN MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE RESERVE FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF SECURE PASSKEY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY FIREFIGHTERS DURING EMERGENCY RESPONSES, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-072; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE GRANT AGREEMENT ARTICLES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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17.    2011-269   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $40,000 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WITH NO LOCAL MATCH, FOR THE PURCHASE OF DIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE (JSO) EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) TEAM, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-074; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE SUB-GRANTEE AWARD MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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18.    2011-270   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $300,000 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WITH NO LOCAL MATCH, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SPECIALTY VAN DESIGNED TO BE A MISSION READY VEHICLE CAPABLE OF MOVING A TEAM OF DIVERS AND A LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TEAM AND EQUIPPED TO DETECT, MITIGATE AND PREVENT CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR AND EXPLOSIVE (CBRNE) HAZARDS IN THE WATERWAYS OF DUVAL COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-075; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE SUB-GRANTEE AWARD MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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19.    2011-271   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $19,064.36 FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT), WITH NO LOCAL MATCH, FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE (JSO) OVERTIME FOR THE FDOT SAFETY BELT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-076; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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20.    2011-272   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,347.40 FROM COUNTY WIDE PARK UPGRADES / MAINTENANCE REPAIRS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC. FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-078; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC. FOR MANAGEMENT OF BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A FUNDING ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC. FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AMENDING THE 2011-2015 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2010-558-E TO INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "COUNTYWIDE PARKS UPGRADES (PR0541-01)" AND TO REDUCE THE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "COUNTYWIDE PARKS UPGRADES (PR0597-01)"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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21.    2011-273   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $100,000 FROM COUNTY WIDE PARK UPGRADES / MAINTENANCE REPAIRS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO UNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY, INC. FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO WESTBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-078; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND UNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY, INC. FOR MANAGEMENT OF WESTBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A FUNDING ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND UNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY, INC. FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO WESTBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AMENDING THE 2011-2015 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2010-558-E TO INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "COUNTYWIDE PARKS UPGRADES (PR0420-02)" AND TO REDUCE THE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "COUNTYWIDE PARKS UPGRADES (PR0597-01)"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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22.    2011-275   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE SANCTUARY OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC. D/B/A THE SANCTUARY ON 8TH STREET (THE SANCTUARY), AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 118 (CITY GRANTS), ORDINANCE CODE; FORGIVING THE SANCTUARY FOR ANY DEFICIENCIES IN MAKING ITS ANNUAL REPORT REQUIRED BY SECTION 118.202(A), FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 CITY GRANT NO. 7500-13; DIRECTING THE REMOVAL OF THE SANCTUARY FROM THE COUNCIL AUDITOR'S NON-COMPLIANCE LIST; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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23.    2011-276   AN ORDINANCE REGARDING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY AND APPOINTEES OF THE CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 116 (PERSONNEL REGULATIONS), SECTION 116.910 (RESIDENCE WITHIN CITY REQUIRED; EXCEPTION) ORDINANCE CODE, TO REQUIRE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, INCLUDING ITS CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, RESIDE IN DUVAL COUNTY; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE APPLICABLE TO EMPLOYEES HIRED OR APPOINTED AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 2011; AMENDING CHAPTER 50 (ORGANIZATION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), SECTION 50.102(B) (MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) TO REQUIRE APPOINTEES OF THE CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO BE RESIDENTS OF DUVAL COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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24.    2011-281   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE AND REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (THE BOLLES SCHOOL PROJECT) BY THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 TO PROVIDE ALL OR A PART OF THE FUNDS TO FINANCE, REFINANCE, OR REFUND THE COSTS OF  CAPITAL PROJECTS CONSISTING OF EDUCATION FACILITIES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE BOLLES SCHOOL AND RELATED EXPENSES AND COSTS; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND THE EXECUTION BY THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 104.306(b)(3)(ii) (APPLICATION REVIEW) OF CHAPTER 104 (BONDS), ORDINANCE CODE, FOR PLACEMENT OF THE BONDS, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE BONDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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25.    2011-290   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $640,000 FROM THE NORTHWEST JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND (NWJEDF)(A $380,000 NWJEDF LOAN AND A $260,000 NWJEDF GRANT) TO KJB SPECIALTIES, INC. FOR THE ACQUISITION AND RENOVATION OF A 34,000 SQUARE FOOT MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-080; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND KJB, SPECIALTIES, INC. AND OTHER DOCUMENTS, AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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26.    2011-292   AN ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 382.308, ORDINANCE CODE, AND PROVIDING FOR A THREE YEAR EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES JACKSONVILLE LLC; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT  WITH ADVANCE DISPOSAL SERVICES, JACKSONVILLE, LLC, TO SET THE BASE RATE COMPONENT FOR OCTOBER 1, 2010 TO DECEMBER 31, 2010; JANUARY 1, 2011 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, FISCAL YEARS 2011/2012 AND 2012/13, AMENDING THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, COLLECTION ACTIVITY AND ESTABLISHING FUEL CONTROLS; WAIVING CONFLICTING PORTIONS OF SECTION 382.309 (DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION AND MEASURE OF CONTRACT COMPENSATION), ORDINANCE CODE; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO SETTLE A CLAIM WITH ADVANCE DISPOSAL SERVICES, JACKSONVILLE, LLC, FOR IMPROPER USE OF CITY CONTRACT ASSETS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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27.    2011-293   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA, INC., TO SET THE BASE RATE COMPONENT FOR OCTOBER 1, 2010 TO DECEMBER 31, 2010; JANUARY 1, 2011 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, FISCAL YEARS 2011/2012 AND 2012/13, AMENDING THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, COLLECTION ACTIVITY AND ESTABLISHING FUEL CONTROLS; WAIVING CONFLICTING PORTIONS OF SECTION 382.309 (DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION AND MEASURE OF CONTRACT COMPENSATION), ORDINANCE CODE; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO SETTLE A CLAIM WITH WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA, INC., FOR IMPROPER USE OF CITY CONTRACT ASSETS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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28.    2011-294   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT  WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, D/B/A SOUTHLAND WASTE SYSTEMS OF JACKSONVILLE ("SOUTHLAND"), TO SET THE BASE RATE COMPONENT FOR OCTOBER 1, 2010 TO DECEMBER 31, 2010; JANUARY 1, 2011 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, FISCAL YEARS 2011/2012 AND 2012/13, AMENDING THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, COLLECTION ACTIVITY AND ESTABLISHING FUEL CONTROLS; AND WAIVING CONFLICTING PORTIONS OF SECTION 382.309 (DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION AND MEASURE OF CONTRACT COMPENSATION), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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29.    2011-295   AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A LAND SWAP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND AFI ASSOCIATES, INC. ("AFI"), AND TO EXECUTE ALL DEEDS AND CLOSING DOCUMENTS, AND OTHERWISE TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE LAND SWAP AGREEMENT, AN EXCHANGE OF TWO PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY IN COUNCIL DISTRICTS 11 AND 14, SUCH REAL PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 11.6 ACRES IN SIZE BEING (1) PARCEL 31 OF THE VILLAGES OF ARGYLE FOREST DRI ("DRI"), AND (2) TWO ADJOINING ACRES IN THE DRI OWNED BY THE CITY AND LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF OLD MIDDLEBURG ROAD AND ARGYLE FOREST BOULEVARD LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 14, AND SUCH REAL PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 57.82 ACRES IN SIZE BEING ADJACENT TO PARCEL 50 OF THE DRI OWNED BY AFI AND LOCATED ON OAKLEAF PLANTATION PARKWAY AND WEST OF BRANNAN CHAFFEE ROAD LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 11, AND AFI CONVEYING 22.06 ACRES OF PARCEL 50 TO THE CITY CONSISTENT WITH THE DRI, AT NO COST TO THE CITY; THE PURPOSE OF THE LAND SWAP AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE THE CITY WITH PROPERTY FOR A REGIONAL PARK AND AFI PROPERTY FOR POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL USES;  WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 122.422 (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 LAND EXCHANGE; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 122.424 (APPRAISAL/ASSESSED VALUE OVER $25,000) CHAPTER 122 (PUBLIC PROPERTY), ORDINANCE CODE, SO AS TO ALLOW CONVEYANCE OF SAID PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY TO AFI WITHOUT UTILIZING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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30.    2011-296   AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 932.7055, FLORIDA STATUTES, $1,000,000 FROM THE SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE FIRING RANGE PROJECT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-086; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. FOR THE FIRING RANGE PROJECT; AMENDING THE 2011-2015 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2010-558-E TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "JSO FIRING RANGE - FSCJ IMPROVEMENT"; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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