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FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
January 03,2013
JOHN CRESCIMBENI, 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, January 03,2013.
The meeting was called to order at 10:04 A.M. by Committee Chair John
Crescimbeni. The meeting adjourned at 11:25 A.M.
Members
in Attendance: Staff Attendance:
CM John Crescimbeni, Chair Carol Owens, Legislative Asst.
CM Greg Anderson, Vice Chair Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor
CM
Lori Boyer Janice Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor
CM
Johnny Gaffney – Arrived 10:10 Jeff
Clements, Chief of Research
CM
Bill Gulliford Peggy
Sidman, General Counsel
CM Stephen Joost Jessica Deal, Administration
CM
Clay Yarborough
Others in Attendance:
Wight Gregor (12-659, 683)
Mark Hendrickson (12-659,
683)
Joe Whitaker (12-712)
Dylan Reingold (12-707)
Jim Bailey (12-680)
Donald Harris (12-680)
1.
2012-529 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND CASTO SOUTHEAST,
INC. AND SUCCESSOR CHRISTIECO, INC. TO EXTEND THE DATE ON WHICH THE CITY CAN
DRAW ON THE LETTER OF CREDIT TO JANUARY 1, 2017; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 9/5/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: November 19, 2012
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Yarborough, ( 5 )
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2.
2012-633 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
111 (SPECIAL REVENUE AND TRUST ACCOUNTS), PART 3 (PUBLIC SAFETY AND COURTS),
ORDINANCE CODE, BY REPEALING SECTION 111.330 (SHERIFF'S INVESTIGATIVE TRUST
FUND) AND PLACING SAID SECTION IN "RESERVED" STATUS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/4/2012
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: January 02, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Yarborough, ( 5 )
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3.
2012-634 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING
CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS; AMENDING SECTION
740.101 (APPLICABILITY; OWNER'S CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND
GUTTERS), CHAPTER 740 (SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS), ORDINANCE CODE CLARIFYING
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND
GUTTERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/4/2012
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: January 02, 2013
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Yarborough, ( 6 )
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4.
2012-659 A RESOLUTION, UPON AN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DUE AUTHORIZATION AND THE MAKING OF FINDINGS, APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE BY THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ITS HOMEOWNER
MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN ORIGINAL AGGREGATE FACE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF MORTGAGE LOANS ORIGINATED BY PARTICIPATING LOCAL LENDING
INSTITUTIONS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OR REHABILITATION OF NEW OR EXISTING OWNER-OCCUPIED
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES SITUATED IN DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA OR PURCHASING
SECURITIES EVIDENCING INTERESTS IN OR BACKED BY A POOL OF SUCH MORTGAGE LOANS,
INCLUDING SECURITIES GUARANTEED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR AGENCIES THEREOF
OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE AUTHORITY PREVIOUSLY
ISSUED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND
VOLUME CAP ALLOCATION FROM THE REGIONAL POOL FOR DUVAL COUNTY; REQUIRING
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL APPROVAL PRIOR TO THE SALE OF THE BONDS; DETERMINING CREDIT
NOT BEING PLEDGED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/6/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: December 03, 2012
Recommend be READ for the
SECOND time and REREFERRED to the Committee(s) of reference.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: January 02, 2013
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, ( 5 )
NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )
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5.
2012-680 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING
THE QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA OF THE DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT AUTHORITY'S CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER; AMENDING CHAPTER 55 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT), PART 3 (DOWNTOWN
INVESTMENT AUTHORITY), SECTION 55.308 (POWERS AND DUTIES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO
APPROVE AND SET FORTH THE QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER FOR THE DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR A COPY OF THE
DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT AUTHORITY'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS AND
CRITERIA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
11/20/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: January 02, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to AMEND twice and
APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, Yarborough, ( 7 )
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6.
2012-683 AN ORDINANCE, UPON AN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DUE AUTHORIZATION AND THE MAKING OF FINDINGS, APPROVING THE
ESTABLISHMENT BY THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ITS 2013 SINGLE
FAMILY PROGRAM AND ITS MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $15,000,000 ("MCC PROGRAM") IN CONNECTION WITH A SIMILAR PROGRAM
DEVELOPED BY THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA
("HILLSBOROUGH AUTHORITY"); AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$60,000,000 OF SINGLE FAMILY PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION FOR THE AUTHORITY
TO ISSUE ITS MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATES; DETERMINING CREDIT NOT BEING
PLEDGED; APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE SUM
OF $1,800,000.00 ($50,000.00 FOR COSTS OF ISSUANCE, $250,000.00 TO FUND
DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE AND $1,500,000.00 TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES BACKED BY FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS ORIGINATED IN
CONNECTION WITH THE MCC PROGRAM); PROVIDING FOR DEPOSIT OF UNUSED FUNDS INTO
THE AUTHORITY'S ORIGINATING ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE CARRYOVER OF FUNDS EACH
FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/20/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, ( 6 )
NAYS - Yarborough, ( 1 )
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7. 2012-688 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AN AD VALOREM TAX
EXEMPTION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE LANDMARK STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 580
LAWTON AVENUE OWNED BY STACEY POOLE; THE EXEMPTION IS FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT
(100%) OF THE VALUE OF REHABILITATION FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FROM
JANUARY 1, 2013 TO DECEMBER 31, 2022; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/20/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, Yarborough, ( 7 )
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8.
2012-706 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $178,062 IN ONE-TIME GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY WHICH WILL ALLOW THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION STAFF TO
ESTABLISH A PERMANENT NEAR-ROAD NITROGEN OXIDE MONITORING SITE MEETING DESIGN
AND SITING CRITERIA, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 13-010; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF
FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/4/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: January 02, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, Yarborough, ( 7 )
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9.
2012-707 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FRIENDS OF THE
JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC. TO ALLOW THE FRIENDS OF THE JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC
LIBRARY, INC. TO UTILIZE APPROXIMATELY 12,357 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE AT THE
UNIVERSITY PARK BRANCH LIBRARY LOCATED AT 3435 NORTH UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, FOR
THE STORAGE, SORTING AND SALE OF BOOKS AND OTHER MEDIA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR,
OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS AND
TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/4/2012
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, Yarborough, ( 7 )
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10.
2012-708 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $1,089,492, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 13-007; AUTHORIZING THE
REDISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR THE 2010 UASI HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS WITHIN
SPECIFIC CITY ACCOUNTS, SUCH MOVEMENT OF FUNDS RESULTING FROM THE CANCELLATION
OF TWO MAJOR PROJECTS AND A REDUCTION IN EXPENSES FOR OTHER PROJECTS AND IN
TURN CAUSING THE REPRIORITIZATION OF FUNDS WITHIN THE GRANTS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/4/2012
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: January 02, 2013
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, Yarborough, ( 7 )
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11.
2012-711 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND CLEAR VIEW PRODUCTS, SOUTHEAST, INC., A FLORIDA
CORPORATION, FOR LEASED PREMISES (BUILDING #905) AT CECIL COMMERCE CENTER;
DESIGNATING THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ("OED") AS MONITOR OF
THE LEASE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/4/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: January 02, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, Yarborough, ( 7 )
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12.
2012-712 AN ORDINANCE MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND
SCHRATTER FOODS, INC., DBA ANCO FINE CHEESE ("COMPANY"), TO SUPPORT
THE EXPANSION OF THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (THE
"PROJECT"); AUTHORIZING A RECAPTURE ENHANCED VALUE (REV) GRANT OF
$130,000; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND
CORPORATION SECRETARY; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OED; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE OED;
TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BY THE COMPANY; AFFIRMING THE PROJECT'S
COMPLIANCE WITH THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 2006-119-A;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/4/2012
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, Yarborough, ( 7 )
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13.
2012-713 A RESOLUTION URGING THE
MAYOR TO IMMEDIATELY UTILIZE THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS TO SECURE A PARTNER
INTERESTED IN THE OCCUPATION, UTILIZATION, REHABILITATION, RESTORATION,
PRESERVATION, AND PROTECTION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY ("ARMORY")
LOCATED AT 851 NORTH MARKET STREET IN JACKSONVILLE; REQUESTING REPORTS OF
PROGRESS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/4/2012
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: January 02, 2013
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, Yarborough, ( 7 )
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14.
2012-718 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION UPON ITS FORMATION BY THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING
SUBJECT TO ANNUAL APPROPRIATION; ESTABLISHING THE MAXIMUM FUNDING AMOUNTS AND
PERIOD; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/4/2012
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: January 02, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: January 02, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: January 03, 2013
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, Yarborough, ( 7 )
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15. 2012-730 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000,000
($2,247,000 FROM GATEWAY PROJECTS - SOE PURCHASE GATEWAY OFFICES, $4,762,097
FROM BANKING FUNDS, $792,556 FROM SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS - ELECTIONS, AND
$198,347 FROM SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS - REGISTRATION) FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS ("SOE") BUILDING
LOCATED IN LA VILLA AT 816 WEST UNION STREET; PROVIDING FOR DEPARTMENTAL
OVERSIGHT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Recommend
to SUBSTITUTE and READ 2ND & REREFER to the Committee(s) of
Reference.
AYES
- Anderson, Boyer, Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, Yarborough, ( 7 )
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2ND
READINGS
16.
2012-719 AN ORDINANCE
TRANSFERRING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FROM THE PUBLIC PARKING OFFICE TO
THE CLERK OF COURTS IN ORDER TO PAY FOR JURY SHUTTLE SERVICE, AS INITIATED BY
B.T. 13-017; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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17.
2012-721 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING
CHAPTER 118 (CITY GRANTS), SECTION 118.805 (ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS FOR
PUBLIC SERVICE GRANTS), ORDINANCE CODE, ESTABLISHING THE 2013-2014 PRIORITY
POPULATIONS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT APPROPRIATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
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18. 2012-722 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $60,000 FROM CARD
ROOM PARI-MUTUEL REVENUES TO SPECIAL COUNCIL OPERATING CONTINGENCY; REQUESTING
EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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19.
2012-723 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING A $555,030.00 GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
(FEMA) THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE
100% OF THE FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DEMOLITION OF REPETITIVELY FLOODED
HOMES AT 6847 BAKERSFIELD DRIVE AND 6817 BAKERSFIELD DRIVE AS PART OF A
REPETITIVE FLOOD CLAIM MITIGATION PROJECT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 13-015;
PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014; APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE
AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A FEDERALLY-FUNDED SUBGRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE AND
RESCUE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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20.
2012-728 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO
EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND
MANDARIN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. FOR TO OPERATE THE EXISTING WEBB
FARMHOUSE, MUSEUM BUILDING AND BARN LOCATED AT 11964 MANDARIN ROAD,
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA; WAIVING SECTION 126.202 (COMPETITIVE SEALED BID) OF PART
2 (SUPPLIES, CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS) OF CHAPTER 126
(PROCUREMENT CODE), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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21. 2012-737 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A 2-YEAR
EXTENSION FOR MCGLADREY, LLP, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
2012/2013 AND 2013/2014 FISCAL YEARS; APPROVING PROFESSIONAL FEES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
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