RESEARCH DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
April 18, 2011
2:00 P.M
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
Attendance: Council Members Williams Bishop (Chair),
Michael Corrigan, Dick Brown, Richard Clark, John Crescimbeni, Kevin Hyde;
Council Member Stephen Joost was excused. Deputy General Counsel Steve Rohan,
Assistant General Counsel Dylan Reingold; Assistant Counsel Auditor Heather
Norsworthy; Sherry Hall, Administration; Philip Zamarron, Legislative Services;
John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.
The meeting was called to
order at 2:02 p.m.
Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1. 2010-332 |
ORD
Apv Fair Share Assessmt with Signature Land, Inc for "Biddy Parcel
Commercial" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 71973) 52,360 Sq Ft of Shopping Ctr Uses
on 3.80± Acres bet Benton & Main Sts, S of Duval Station Rd, with 10-yr
Term & Assessmt of $1,596,140 in Sec 6.1, Pursuant to Sec 163.3180(11)
& 163.3180(16), F.S. & Chapt 655 Ord Code. (Dist 11-Holt) (Reingold)
(TEU) TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 6/2/10, 6/15/10, 7/19/10,
8/16/10, 9/20/10, 10/18/10, 11/15/10, 12/6/10, 1/18/11, 4/18/11 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/25/10 |
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1.
5/11/2010 CO Introduced: TEU |
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5/18/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
5/25/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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Bill Summary PH/WITHDRAW 6-0 |
2. 2010-608 |
ORD
Granting Shaws' Land Clearing, LLC's Appl for Renewal of CON to Operate a
Yard Trash Processing Facility; Providing Conditions. (McCain) (Council
President, Pursuant to Chapt 380, Ord Code) TEU
PH Pursuant to Section 380, Ord Code - 9/7/10 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/14/10 |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: TEU |
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8/2/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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9/7/2010 TEU Approve 5-0 |
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3.
9/14/2010 CO POSTPONED to 9/28/10 |
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9/28/2010 CO REREFERRED; TEU |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
3. 2010-609 |
ORD
Granting A-Action Recycling Corp Appl for Renewal of CON to Operate a Constrn
& Demolition Materials Recovery Facility; Providing Conditions. (McCain)
(Council President Pursuant to Chapt 380, Ord Code) TEU
PH Pursuant to Section 380, Ord Code - 10/4/10 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/12/10 |
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1.
7/27/2010 CO Introduced: TEU |
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8/2/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
8/10/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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3.
10/12/2010 CO PH Only |
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Bill Summary DEFER |
4. 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 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 Fact Sheet DEFER |
5. 2011-164 |
ORD
re Duval County Courthouse Facilities Proj, Providing for Closing &
Abandonment of TEU
PH per Sec 336.10, F.S - 4/18/11 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 |
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3/14/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
3/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet DENY 3-2 (Fails) (Hyde, D.
Brown) Ron
Barton, Executive Director, the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission,
made a PowerPoint presentation in support of the ordinance. He provided background and highlighted the
merits in creating a pedestrian plaza at the Courthouse. The key objective for the front of the new
courthouse building should be the pedestrians and their interface with the
building. Architect Ted Pappas noted
that there was a distinction between what some perceived as a “roadway” and
“vehicular access. Breaking up
downtown’s grid would have an adverse effect on downtown life. Council Member Crescimbeni inquired about
the original intent of the Council in earlier legislation that provided for |
6. 2011-166 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 518 (Jax Public Safety & Maint Code), Ord Code, Secs 518.111
(Definitions) for New Definition of "Commercial Fishing Operation,"
518.202 (Conditions Prohibited & Declared Public Nuisances; Penalty) to
add New Subsec Addressing Regulation of Commercial Fishing Operations as
Public Nuisances; Create new Subsec 518.424 (Commercial Fishing Operations).
(Teal) (Introduced by C/M Holt) 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,RCD |
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3/14/2011 RCD Read 2nd &
Rerefer; 3/14/2011 TEU Read 2nd
& Rerefer |
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2.
3/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, RCD |
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Bill Summary DEFER There
was a considerable amount of discussion on the bill and a proposed bill. Assistant General Counsel Jason Teal fielded a number of questions
relative to the intent of the proposed legislation. The Chair felt that in view of a host of
unanswered questions raised, the bill would be deferred. |
7. 2011-173 |
ORD
Apv Settlemt in Eminent Domain of Owner's Damages of $50,000, Atty's Fees of
$15,532 & Recoverable Costs of $20,920 for Total of $86,452 which is
$83,518 over Prev Deposited Amt re Condemnation of 2 Parcels for Ricker Rd
Proj in Case # 2008-CA-10359, City of Jax v. Richard G. Oldham, et al. (Dist
12) (Duckworth) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11 |
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1.
3/24/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,F |
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4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/5/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet DEFER A
number of questions were raised concerning the high cost of the settlement
and a lengthy discussion ensured.
Assistant General Counsel Twayne Duckworth provided the Committee with
the background developments that led to the proposed settlement. The Chair felt that the measure should be
deferred.. |
8. 2011-176 |
ORD
Auth Dir of Public Works to Execute all Future Bills of Sale Donating
Infrastructure in R/W to JEA only as to Certain Water/Sewer Improvemts
related to City Propty. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11 |
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1.
3/24/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,F |
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4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/5/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
9. 2011-181 |
ORD
Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Utility & Drainage Easemt
at 4715 Roanoke Blvd at Request of Deelandon & Shannon Bankhead in
Exchange for a Relocated Drainage & Utilities Easemt to Clear Title on
Propty & Satisfy the Mtg Co. (Dist 10-R. Brown) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11 |
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1.
3/24/2011 CO Introduced: TEU |
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4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE 4-0 |
10. 2011-182 |
ORD
Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Utility & Drainage Easemt
which was Rsvd to City of Jax by Ord 2008-323-E at Req of Shands Jacksonville
Foundation, Inc & Shands Jacksonville Properties, Inc on Behalf of U.S.
Veterans Administration to allow for Constrn of a new VA Medical Facility.
(Dist 7 - Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11 |
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1.
3/24/2011 CO Introduced: TEU |
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4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE 4-0 |
11. 2011-184 |
ORD
Approp $495,112.88 from Moncrief Creek Flood Control, Riverview Drainage
Improvemts & VC Johnson Drainage Improvemts Projs to the Lincoln Villas
Drainage Improvemt Proj, Phase 2; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Amend
Ord 2010-558-E (CIP) to Auth Changes to said Projs. (BT 11-063) (McCain) (Req
of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11 |
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1.
3/24/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,F,R
(Added by R Chair 4/1/11) |
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4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/5/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet R: Defer DEFER |
12. 2011-186 |
ORD
Waiving Sec 804.402 (Speed Limits), Ord Code, to Reduce Speed Limit of
Bartram Springs Parkway from Race Track Rd to Cherry Lake Rd from 40 MPH to
State Standard of 30 MPH. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/P Webb) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11 |
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1.
3/24/2011 CO Introduced: R,TEU |
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4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU |
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Bill Summary R: Defer DEFER |
13. 2011-187 |
ORD
Approp $500,000 from PW Rd Capital Projs - Banking Fund Other Constrn -
Countywide Intersec Improvemts, Bridge Rehab for Funding Assistance to Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc for Improvemts to Gate Parkway Intersec;
Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Apv Grant Agreemt with said Corp.
(Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Redman) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11 |
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1.
3/24/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,F,R
(Added by R Chair 4/1/11) |
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4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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4/5/2011 F Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
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2.
4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R |
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Bill Summary R: Defer DEFER |
14. 2011-189 |
ORD
re Dedication of Portion of Motes Rd Pursuant to Sec 95.361, F.S.; Making
Findings; Auth Public Works to file Map with Clerk of the Court. (Sidman)
(Introduced by C/M Corrigan) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/12/11 |
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1.
3/24/2011 CO Introduced: TEU |
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4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/12/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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Bill Summary APPROVE 4-0 |
15. 2011-191 |
RESO-Q
re Appeal by First Florida Credit Union of a Decision by the 911 Emerg
Addressing Advisory Comm to Reassign an Address Out-of-Sequence from 4230
Southpoint Pkway to be 7026 Southpoint Pkway; Adopt Findings &
Conclusions of TEU Comm. (Shaw) (TEU) TEU
PH - 4/4/11, 4/18/11, 5/2/11 |
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1.
3/24/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,R (Added
by R Chair 4/1/11) |
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4/4/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2.
4/12/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R |
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Bill Summary R: Defer DEFER |
16. 2011-201 |
ORD
Approp $99,750 from PetSmart Charities Grant Funds for Targeting 1,160 Feline
Surgeries, 900 Canine Surgeries & 2,600 Surgeries for Free-Roaming
(Community) Cats in Zip Code 32210; Request Emerg Apv.. (BT 11-068) (McCain)
(Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11 |
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1.
4/12/2011 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet R: Withdraw WITHDRAW 4-0 |
17. 2011-202 |
ORD
Closing, Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of Drainage & Utilities
Easemt at 1633 Berwick Rd, Containing no Infrastructure nor any Future Need
Anticipated, at Request of Owner, Thomas Reiter, to Allow Constrn of a Garage
Addition. (Dist 5-Shad) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11 |
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1.
4/12/2011 CO Introduced: TEU |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND &
REREFER |
18. 2011-203 |
ORD
Auth Lease Agreemt with Il C. Kim (Lessee) for 5 Yrs with 1 Renewal Option of
5 Yrs for 1,875 Sq Ft on 1st Fl of Ed Ball Bldg, 214 N. Hogan St, Initial
Rate of $2,890.63/Mo & a 3% Annual Escalation. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11 |
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1.
4/12/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND &
REREFER |
19. 2011-204 |
ORD
Apv Fair Share Assessmt Contract with Republic Services of Florida, LP for
"Southland Recycling Services" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 76974) 120,000 Sq
Ft of Gen Heavy Industrial Uses on 80.0± Acres on Imeson Rd bet Moncrief Rd W
& Garden St, with 10-yr Term & Assessmt of $303,037 in Sec 5.1,
Pursuant to Sec 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), F.S. & Chapt 655 Ord
Code. (Dist 8-Lee) (Reingold) (TEU) TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 5/2/11 Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11 |
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1.
4/12/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,R (Added
by R Chair 4/12/11) |
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Bill Summary R: READ 2ND &
REREFER |
20. 2011-208 |
RESO-Q
re Appeal by Lat Purser & Assoc, Agent for Auld & White Holdings, LLC
of a Decision by the 911 Emerg Addressing Advisory Comm to Reassign an
Address Out-of-Sequence from 4168 Southpoint Pkway to be 6874 Southpoint
Pkway; Adopt Findings & Conclusions of TEU Comm. (Shaw) (TEU) TEU
PH - 4/18/11, 5/2/11 |
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1.
4/12/2011 CO Introduced: TEU |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER There
was a considerable discussion on this measure (and the companion resolution,
RESO-Q 2011-191). Planning
& Development representatives explained the intent of the legislation;
citizens from the affected properties explained their point of view. Deputy General Counsel Rohan reminded the
Committee that as a Quasi judicial action, all of the arguments and evidence
had to be considered and weighted. The
Chair indicated that the matter would be resolved at the next Committee
meeting when all of the arguments and evidence could be weighed. |
21. 2011-230 |
ORD-MC
Amend Chapt 320 (Constrn Regs & Bldg Codes), Part 4 (Permits), Sec
320.403(d)(9) (Approval of other Authorities), Ord Code & Chapt 654 (Code
of Subdiv Regs) by Creating New Sec 654.123 (Design Standards: Ash Mgmt Plan
for Brown's Dump & Jax Ash Sites) to Codify the Ash Mgmt Plan; Update the
Land Dev Procedures Manual. (Nelson) (Req of Mayor) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11 |
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1.
4/12/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,LUZ |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND &
REREFER |
22. 2011-237 |
ORD
Estab Temp Moratorium of Dev Agreemt Annual Fees & Fair Share Contract
Assessmt Pymts per Chapt 655, Ord Code (Concurrency Mgmt Syst), Part 2 (Jax
Dev Agreemt Regs) & Part 3 (Fair Share Assessmt Procedures). (Reingold)
(Introduced by C/P Webb) Public
Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/26/11 |
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1.
4/12/2011 CO Introduced: TEU,F Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
There being no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:59 p.m.
John J. Jackson, Council
Research Division (904) 630-1729
04.19.11
Posted: 5:30 p.m.