OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CHERYL L. BROWN 117 WEST DUVAL STREET,
DIRECTOR 4TH FLOOR, CITY
HALL
OFFICE (904) 630-1452
FAX (904) 630-2906
E-MAIL: CLBROWN@coj.net
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday March 15,
2011 |
Tape
No.________________________ |
10:00 AM |
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Council Chambers 1st
Floor, City Hall |
Dana Farris, Chief of
Legislative Services |
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Warren Jones, Chair |
Legislative
Assistant: Jessica Stephens |
Ray Holt, Vice
Chair |
Council Auditor:
Kirk |
Michael Corrigan |
Asst. Council
Auditor: Janice Billy |
Ronnie Fussell |
Attorney: Peggy
Sidman |
Kevin Hyde |
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E. Denise Lee, Arrived 10:19 AM |
Chief of Research:
Jeff Clements |
John Crescimbeni, Arrived 10:05 AM |
Administration:
Lisa Rinaman |
Meeting Convened 10:01 AM Meeting Adjourned 10:33 AM
Attendance:
Mickey Miller, 2011-108
Wight Greger,
2011-117
Cherrise Wilks, 2011-160
Chairman Jones
announced that Council Member Crescimbeni had been appointed as a permanent
member of the committee to fill the previous vacancy for the remainder of the
year.
Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1. 2010-766 |
ORD-MC
Creating new Sec 634.102(f), Ord Code, to Estab a $40 Court Cost on Felonies,
Misdemeanors & Criminal Traffic Infractions to fund Elements of State
Court Syst, Provide Progs thru Jax Area Legal Aid, Inc for Education,
Mediation & Defense of Foreclosure Actions for Disadvantaged; Sunset on
12/31/14; Amend Sec 111.385 (Court Cost $65 Trust Fund per Sec 939.185 F.S.)
to Conform Same to Statutory Changes; Create New Sec 111.386 (Court Cost $40
Trust Fund per Sec 939.185(1)(b) F.S.) to Receive Authorized Court Costs.
(Rohan) (Introduced by C/M Hyde & Co-sponsored by CM Holt) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/12/10 |
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1.
9/28/2010 CO Introduced: F,PHS,R |
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10/4/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/5/2010 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 10/5/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
10/12/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS, R |
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Bill
Summary R:
Defer DEFER |
2. 2011-50 |
ORD
Auth Public Works Dept to Collect $13 Fee for Delivery of Recycle Bins to
Residential Solid Waste Customers; Auth Chief of Solid Waste to Adjust Fee
when Economic Factors Warrant. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/8/11 |
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1.
1/25/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,F |
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1/31/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
2/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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Bill
Summary TEU:
Defer DEFER |
3. 2011-51 |
ORD
Amend Ord 2009-468-E to Expand Scope of Tree Planting from "McDuff Ave
to Park St" to be from "McDuff Ave to Timuquana Rd"; Amend Ord
2010-558-E (CIP) to auth "Roosevelt Blvd Landscape Improvemt - McDuff to
Timuquana Rd; Auth use of Davey Tree Expert Co under Continuing Contract.
(Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Corrigan) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/8/11 |
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1.
1/25/2011 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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1/31/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/31/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
2/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F |
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Bill
Summary R:
Defer
TEU: Substitute/Approve SUBSTITUTE(TEU)/APPROVE 5-0 |
4. 2011-89 |
ORD
Approp $30,000 from Spec Council Operating Contingency Fund for City's 2012
Martin Luther King, Jr Parade; Auth Funds Carryover; Designate Oversight by
Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Provide Spending Limitations. (Rohan)
(Introduced by C/M R. Brown) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/22/11 |
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1.
2/8/2011 CO Introduced: R,RCD,F |
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2/14/2011 RCD Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 2/14/2011 R Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
2/22/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, F |
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Bill
Summary R:
Defer
RCD: Defer DEFER |
5. 2011-108 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 120 (Gen Employees & Corrections Officers Retiremt Plans),
Sec 120.103(c) (System Mgmt & Investmts) re Pension Bd of Trustee's
Investmt Policy by Authorizing Bd to make Certain Investmts Permitted by F.S.
Sec 215.47, Subparagraphs (15), (18) & (20). ( Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11 |
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1.
2/22/2011 CO Introduced: R,F |
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2/28/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill
Summary R:
Defer DEFER Council
Auditor Kirk Sherman briefly reviewed his office’s memo outlining potential
issues with the proposed policy revisions.
These issues included a possible lack of transparency with regard to
the investments of hedge funds, the difficulty in objectively measuring the
value of hedge fund investments, liquidity limitations, the cost of
management fees on alternative investments, the volatility of short sales and
the currency and political risks of foreign investments. CFO Mickey Miller explained how the
revisions are intended to dampen volatility and increase investment returns
by being counter-cyclical with to the rest of the broader markets. Mr. Miller offered to meet individually
with committee members to discuss the new investment policies in detail. |
6. 2011-109 |
ORD
re Continuation Grant, Approp $38,909.69 in Interest Earned on an Emerg Med Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11 |
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1.
2/22/2011 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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3/1/2011 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet APPROVE 7-0 |
7. 2011-112 |
ORD
Approp $6,500 from Duval County Law Library/Judicial Courts Repair &
Maint Acct to Purchase 8 new Computers for Duval County Law Library. (BT
11-052) (McCain) (Req of Clerk of Courts) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11 |
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1.
2/22/2011 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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3/1/2011 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS |
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Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet APPROVE 7-0 |
8. 2011-113 |
ORD
Approp $1,500 from Ofc of Gen Counsel Salaries Acct to OGC Salaries -
Overtime Acct. (BT 11-053) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11 |
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2/22/2011 CO Introduced: F |
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3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F |
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Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet Janice
Billy explained that the bill creates a sub-object in the OGC’s budget for
overtime which was not created at the beginning of the fiscal year. Thereafter the General Counsel may transfer
funds into the sub-object via a Transfer Directive. AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 Increase amount to $2046. |
9. 2011-116 |
RESO
Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth of its Multifamily Housing Rev
Bonds (Pine Grove Apts), Series 2011, of $11,480,000 for Financing,
Acquisition, Constrn & Equipping a Multifamily Rental Housing Dev.
(Chastain) (Req of Jax Housing Finance Auth) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by JHFA - HELD 2/14/11 |
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1.
2/22/2011 CO Introduced: F,PHS, RCD
(per CP 2/24/11) |
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2/28/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/1/2011 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/8/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS, RCD |
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Bill
Summary RCD:
Approve APPROVE 6-0 |
10. 2011-117 |
RESO
Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Authority of its Homeowner Mtg Rev Bonds
up to $15,000,000 to fund Purchase of Mtg Loans Originated by Participating
Local Lending Institutions for Purchase or Rehab of New or Existing
Owner-Occupied Single Family Residences; Auth Appl for Addnl Private Activity
Bond Volume Cap Allocation from Regional Pool. (Chastain) (Req of Jax Housing
Finance Auth) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by JHFA - HELD 2/14/11 |
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1.
2/22/2011 CO Introduced: F,PHS, RCD
(per CP 2/24/11) |
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2/28/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/1/2011 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/8/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS, RCD |
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Bill
Summary RCD:
Approve Director
of Housing and Neighborhoods Wight Greger explained that this bond allocation
was previously approved but due to delays the bonds were not issued before
the federally-mandated TEFRA hearing expired and another hearing was
required. APPROVE 7-0 |
11. 2011-132 |
ORD
Granting a Conservation Easemt to St Johns River Water Mgmt Dist re the
William F. Sheffield Park Phase I Conservation Easements as a Condition of
Permit #40-031-123084-1 Issued to City by SJRWMD to Offset Adverse Impacts to
Natural Resources & Prevent any Use that would Impair or Interfere with
Environmental Value of the Propty. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11 |
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1.
2/22/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,RCD,F |
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2/28/2011 TEU Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 2/28/2011 RCD Read 2nd
& Rerefer |
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3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, RCD, F |
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Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet TEU:
Approve
RCD: Approve APPROVE 7-0 |
12. 2011-133 |
ORD-MC
Repealing Article 26 of City Charter re the Water & Sewer Expansion
Authority (WSEA); Provide for: Distribution of Assets, Liabilities &
Duties of WSEA; Transfer & Approp of WSEA Funds; Termination of WSEA
Effective 6/30/11; & for WSEA to Enter into Proj Agreemt with City &
JEA re Continuation of Svcs. (BT 11-062) ( Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11 |
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1.
2/22/2011 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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2/28/2011 TEU Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 2/28/2011 R Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet R:
Defer
TEU: Defer DEFER |
13. 2011-134 |
ORD-MC
Amend Sec 120.202 (Membership), Ord Code, to Clarify Ord Language re Ability
for an Elected Official to Simultaneously Collect a Salary & a Pension
from City of Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11 |
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1.
2/22/2011 CO Introduced: R,F |
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2/28/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill
Summary R:
Defer DEFER |
14. 2011-135 |
ORD
Declaring Surplus 2 Parcels on McCoys Creek Blvd bet Stockton & Claude
Sts; Waive Sec 122.422(c) (Sale of Propty thru Real Estate Div; Investigation
of Need; Council Action), to allow Direct Sale to Miner Properties,
Jacksonville, Ltd, the Adjacent Propty Owner, at Appraised Value of $30,000
for RE# 089971-0000 & $32,000 for Portion of RE# 055848-0100, to allow
Future Business Expansion; Waive Sec 122.429 (Uses of Proceeds from Surplus
Land Sales), to allow New Proceeds to be Deposited into the CDBG Reversion
Acct, as Required by the Fed Grant that City used to Purchase the Propty.
(Dist 9 - Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11 |
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1.
2/22/2011 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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2/28/2011 TEU Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 2/28/2011 R Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F |
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Bill
Summary R:
Approve
TEU: Approve DEFER |
15. 2011-142 |
ORD
Approp $4,976 in 2010 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvemt Grant
awarded to Medical Examiner's Ofc to buy a Forensic Evidence Drying Cabinet;
Designate Oversight by Medical Examiner's Ofc. (BT 11-055) (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11 |
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1.
3/8/2011 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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Fact
Sheet READ 2ND &
REREFER |
16. 2011-143 |
ORD
Approp $40,000 ($30,000 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security & Match of
$10,000 from Spec Law Enforcemt Trust Fund) to Purchase an "Underwater
Anomaly System Prime Mover," & Auth a Sub-Grantee Award Memo of Agreemt
bet Jacksonville Marine Transportation Exchange & JSO. (BT 11-056)
(McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11 |
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1.
3/8/2011 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
17. 2011-144 |
ORD
Approp $36,000.18 ($27,000.14 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security & Match
of $9,000.04 from Spec Law Enforcemt Trust Fund) to buy "Tactical
Waterborne Response Team Plate Carriers," & Auth a Sub-Grantee Award
Memo of Agreemt bet Jacksonville Marine Transportation Exchange & JSO.
(BT 11-057) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11 |
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1.
3/8/2011 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
18. 2011-145 |
ORD
Approp $66,965.71 from Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11 |
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1.
3/8/2011 CO Introduced: F,PHS |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
19. 2011-146 |
ORD
Approp $88,172 from Handicapped Parking Fines Trust Fund to Military Affairs,
Veterans & Disabled Svcs Div for Ongoing Misc & Emerg Client
Assistance to Persons with Disabilities; Auth Funds Carryover to FY
2011-2012; Require Report to Council Auditors. (BT 11-059 (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11 |
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1.
3/8/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F |
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Fact
Sheet RCD:
Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
20. 2011-147 |
ORD
Establishing an Expenditure Line in Index ERMC012 from Employee Training;
Approp $3,296 from Mosquito Control State I Funds & Auth Realignmt of
Budgeted Funds within Index ERMC012 for Travel & Training for Div
Employees in Accordance with Apvd Travel Exception Requests. (BT 11-060)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11 |
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1.
3/8/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,F |
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Fact
Sheet TEU:
Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
21. 2011-149 |
ORD
Approp $200,000 from Old Kings Rd Landfill for Jacksonville-Magnolia Gardens
Stormwater & Drainage Rehab; Amend Ord 2010-558-E (CIP) to auth said
Projs. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M R. Brown) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11 |
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1.
3/8/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,F |
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TEU:
Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
22. 2011-153 |
ORD
re Recover of Hotel Fees; Apv Settlemt Agreemt in Case of County of Monroe,
FL, et al v. Priceline.com, Inc, Case # 09-10004-CIV-Monroe/Simonton U.S.
Dist Ct, Southern Dist of Fla; Auth Plaintiffs Partial Withdrawal of Claims
& Providing Net Proceeds to City of $376,023.03. (Laquidara) (Req of Gen
Counsel) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11 |
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1.
3/8/2011 CO Introduced: F |
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READ 2ND &
REREFER |
23. 2011-160 |
ORD
Approp $2,085,298 Dept of Health & Human Svcs Continuation Grant from
Ryan White Part A Prog, no Match, for HIV-Related Health & Support Svcs
in the Jax Transitional Grant Area for period 3/1/11 - 2/28/12; Auth City
Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Auth Position Changes in Rec & Community
Svcs Dept; Designate Oversight by said Dept; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 11-067)
(RC 11-147 & 11-148) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11 |
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1.
3/8/2011 CO Introduced: R,F,PHS |
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Fact
Sheet R:
Emergency/Amend/Approve Cherisse
Wilkes of the Housing and Neighborhoods Department explained that the
emergency action is required because this grant was accidentally omitted from
an FY11-12 budget schedule and therefore was not authorized in the budget. EMERGENCY/AMEND(R)/APPROVE 7-0 |
24. 2011-161 |
ORD
Apv Settlemt among City, JEA, John Carlo, Inc & BellSouth
Telecommunications, Inc re Improvemts to Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11 |
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1.
3/8/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,F |
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Fact
Sheet TEU:
Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
25. 2011-163 |
ORD
Apv Restructuring $500,000 Loan to Liberty Ctr for the Homeless, Inc,
Originally Amortized over 30 Yrs with Balloon at 15 Yrs & Due in Full on
12/10/10, to Extend Maturity Date by 10 Yrs to 12/10/20 with Terms &
Conditions Remaining the same. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11 |
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1.
3/8/2011 CO Introduced: RCD,F |
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RCD:
Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
26. 2011-165 |
ORD-MC
Amend Ord Code Subsec (B) of Secs 120.202 (Membership) of Gen Employees
Retiremt Plan & 120.302 (Membership) of Corrections Officers Retiremt
Plan re Ability for an Elected Official to Collect Salary & a Pension
Simultaneously from City; Amend Subsecs (A), (B), (C) & (D) of Sec
120.206 (Time Svc Retiremt Benefit; COLAs) to Increase Retiremt Age to 65 for
Gen Employees Hired On or After 6/1/11 or Hired Before 6/1/11 but not
Eligible to Retire Before 6/1/11, with a Reduced Benefit for Early Retiremt
under Certain Conditions Prior to Age 65, Subject to State & Fed Laws,
Including Collective Bargaining & Pension Laws; Amend Subsecs (C) &
(D) of Sec 120.209 (Vesting, Termination, Reemployment) to Prohibit
Reemployment by City under Gen Employees Retiremt Plan in any Position not
Cover by Plan other than Poll Workers; Waive Subsec 120.211(A) to Extent
Benefits are Reduced. ( Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11 |
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1.
3/8/2011 CO Introduced: R,F |
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R:
Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND &
REREFER |
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