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
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Thursday
January 03, 2013 |
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10:00
AM |
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Council
Chambers 1st Floor, City
Hall |
Dana
Farris, Chief
of Legislative Services |
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John
Crescimbeni, Chair |
Legislative
Assistant: Carol Owens |
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Greg
Anderson, Vice Chair |
Council
Auditor: Kirk |
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Lori
Boyer |
Asst.
Council Auditor: Janice Billy |
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Bill
Gulliford |
Attorney:
Peggy Sidman |
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Johnny
Gaffney, Arr. 10:10 |
Chief
of Research: Jeff Clements |
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Stephen
Joost Arr. 10:16 |
Administration:
Jessica Deal |
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Clay
Yarborough |
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Meeting Convened: 10:04
Meeting Adjourned: 11:25
Attendance:
Council
Member Matt Schellenberg
Wight
Greger – 2012-659/2012-683
Mark
Hendrickson – 2012-659/2012-683
Joe
Whitaker – 2012-712
Dylan
Reingold – 2012-707
Jim
Bailey – 2012-680
NOTE:
The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2013
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Item/File
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Title/History |
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1. 2012-529 |
ORD Apv 2nd Amend to Redev Agreemt bet City, JEDC &
Casto Southeast, Inc & Successor Christieco, Inc to Extend Date on Which
City can Draw on the Ltr of Credit to 1/1/17. (Reingold) (Introduced by CM
Anderson & Co-sponsored by CM's Schellenberg, Redman & Carter) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 8/28/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,RCD |
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9/4/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/5/2012 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/5/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD |
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11/19/2012 TEU
Amend/Approve 5-0 Bill Summary WITHDRAW 5-0 |
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2. 2012-633 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts),
Repealing Sec 111.330 (Sheriff's Investigative Trust Fund) & Placing said
Sec in "Rsvd" Status. (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/27/2012 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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12/3/2012 PHS
Cancelled Mtg |
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12/4/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet In response to a question from Council Member Boyer,
Council Auditor Kirk Sherman indicated that the allowable uses of the two
funds (the one being eliminated and the one to which the existing funds are
being transferred) are the same. PHS: Amend/Approve |
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AMEND/APPROVE
5-0 (Include in bill the approval of
transfers from the repealed trust fund) |
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3. 2012-634 |
ORD-MC Amend Sec 740.101 (Applicability; Owner's Constrn
or Repair of Sidewalks, Curbs & Gutters), Clarifying Responsibilities for
said Items. (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Boyer, Anderson, Redman &
Carter) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/27/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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12/3/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/4/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F Bill Summary |
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TEU: Approve Council Member Boyer stated that the intent of the
amendment is to codify current practice, which does not match current Code
provisions. Council Member Anderson
offered an amendment to further clarify that property owners still have a
permanent maintenance responsibility. AMEND/APPROVE
6-0 - (Amends Municode to reflect the current
practice and to provide an option for City Engineer to waive the requirement to provide sidewalks,
curbs and gutters) - Establishes options for voluntary
construction and maintenance by the property owner or by the city. |
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4. 2012-636 |
ORD Apv Proposed Settlemt of Pending Fed Court Litigation
bet City and Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R,PHS,F |
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12/3/2012 PHS
Cancelled Mtg; 12/3/2012 R Read 2nd
& Rerefer |
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12/4/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet R: Defer PHS:
Defer |
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DEFER |
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5. 2012-654 |
ORD Amend Ord 2000-643-E Apv Restructuring the $200,000
Loan to Logan's Pointe Associates, Ltd (Logan's Pointe Apt Proj) to Include
HUD's Requiremts re Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure & Revising Requiremt for
Borrower's Annual Prepymts of Principal Subject to Available Cash Flow.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 10/23/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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11/6/2012 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/6/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/13/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet DEFER |
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6. 2012-659 |
RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Authority of its
Homeowner Mtg Rev Bonds of $40,000,000 to Purchase Mtg Loans Originated by
Participating Local Lending Institutions to Finance Purchase or Rehab of New
or Existing Owner-Occupied Single Family Residences, or Purchasing Securities
evidencing Interests in or Backed by a Pool of such Mtg Loans, Including
Securities Guaranteed by Fed Govt or Agencies Thereof to Refund Outstanding
Bonds of the Authority Prev Issued for such Purpose; Auth Appl for Private
Activity Bond Volume Cap Allocation from Regional Pool for Duval County;
Require Addnl Council Apv Prior to Sale of Bonds. (Rowland) (Req of JHFA) Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code,
held by JHFA - 10/12/12 |
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1. 10/23/2012 CO
Introduced: PHS,F, RCD (added to RCD per Rules Chair 11-5-12) |
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11/5/2012 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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11/6/2012 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/6/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/13/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F, RCD |
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12/3/2012 PHS
Mtg Cancelled Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet Wight Greger of the JHFA board explained that the bill
authorizes the authority to request a $40 million allocation from the state’s
bond pool, but does not authorize any projects or spending. PHS: Approve |
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APPROVE
5-1 (YARBOROUGH)
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7. 2012-680 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 55 (Economic Dev), Part 3 (Downtown
Investmt Authority) (DIA), Sec 55.308 (Powers & Duties), Ord Code, to Apv
& set Qualifications & Criteria of the CEO for the DIA; Providing for
a Copy of said Qualifications & Criteria. (Gabriel) (Req of DIA) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/13/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCD, R |
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11/19/2012 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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11/20/2012 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/20/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/27/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD, R Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet R: Amend/Approve |
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The committee discussed whether 8-10 years is an
appropriate experience requirement and debated a reduction to 5 years. There was also discussion about what
constituted experience in a “similar capacity”. Council Member Gulliford moved to amend to
reduce the experience requirement from 8-10 to 5 years; Council Member
Anderson moved to amend to change the “visionary” requirement to “experience
with urban visioning.” AMEND(2)/APPROVE
7-0 - Codity only
the educational & experience required and reference ordinance which gives
detail of desired qualifications & remove social sciences from education
requirement. |
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8. 2012-681 |
ORD-MC Amend Secs 104.302 (Statemt of Policy), 104.305
(Appl for Issuance of Bonds; Fee), 104.307 (Reso of Inducemt) & 104.313
(Signatories); Establish Membership of Industrial Development Bond Review
Committee. (Rowland) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/13/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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11/20/2012 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/20/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/27/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD Bill Summary |
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DEFER |
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9. 2012-683 |
ORD Apv Establishmt by JHFA of its 2013 Single Family Prog
& its Mtg Credit Certificate Prog of $15,000,000 (MCC Prog) in Connection
with a Similar Prog by the Housing Finance Authority of Hillsborough County,
Fla; Auth Exchange of $60,000,000 of Single Family Private Activity Bond
Allocation for Authority to Issue its Mtg Credit Certificates; Approp
Aggregate Sum of $1,800,000 ($50,000 for Costs of Issuance, $250,000 to Fund
Downpymt Assist & $1,500,000 to Finance Purchase of Mtg-Backed Securities
backed by 1st Mtg Loans Originated in Connection with the MCC Prog); Auth
Funds Carryover each Yr. (Rowland) (Req of JHFA) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/13/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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11/20/2012 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/20/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/27/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet Wight Greger, a member of the JHFA board, and Mark
Hendrickson, consultant to the JHFA explained the purpose of mortgage credit
certificates and their use in other Florida jurisdictions. |
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AMEND/APPROVE
6-1 (YARBOROUGH) - Attach public hearing notice |
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10. 2012-688 |
RESO re Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the Rehab of an
Historic Structure at 580 Lawton Ave owned by Stacey Poole, for 100% of Value
of Rehab for 10 Yrs, 1/1/13 - 12/31/22. (Teal) (RCD) |
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1. 11/13/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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11/20/2012 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/20/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/27/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD Bill Summary |
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AMEND/APPROVE
7-0 - P1, line 25
“street should be “avenue” - Include estimated costs of improvements in
Part 2 of the On File document - Chang
exemption dates to 1/1/14 to 12/31/23 |
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11. 2012-706 |
ORD Approp $178,062 in 1-time Grant Fund U.S. EPA for
Environmental Quality Div to Estab a Permanent Near-Road Nitrogen Oxide
Monitoring Site meeting Design & Siting Criteria; Auth Funds Carryover to
FY 2013-2014. (BT 13-010) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/27/2012 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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12/3/2012 PHS
Mtg Cancelled |
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12/4/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet PHS: Amend/Approve |
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AMEND/APPROVE
7-0 - Attach Revised
BT - Attach Award
Letter |
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12. 2012-707 |
ORD Auth a License Agreemt with Friends of the
Jacksonville Public Library, Inc to Utilize 12,357 Sq Ft at the University
Park Branch Library at 3435 N. Univ Blvd for Storage, Sorting & Sale of
Books & other Media. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/27/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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12/4/2012 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 12/4/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD Bill
Summary Fact Sheet |
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APPROVE 7-0 |
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13. 2012-708 |
ORD Approp $1,089,492 to auth Redistribution of Funds for
the 2010 UASI Homeland Security Grants within specific Accts due to
Cancellation of 2 major Projs & Subsequent Reprioritization of Funds
within Grants. (BT 13-007) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/27/2012 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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12/3/2012 PHS
Mtg Cancelled |
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12/4/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet PHS: Approve APPROVE 7-0 |
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14. 2012-709 |
ORD Approp $199,961 Continuation Grant from Substance
Abuse - Mental Health Svcs Admin thru Dept of Health & Human Svcs for the
Teen Court Prog; Auth on Behalf of City a Subcontractor's Agreemt bet River
Region Human Services, Inc & the 4th Judicial Circuit Duval County Teen
Court. (BT 13-009) (McCain) (Req of Clerk of Courts) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/27/2012 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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12/3/2012 PHS
Mtg Cancelled |
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12/4/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet PHS: Approve DEFER |
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15. 2012-710 |
ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Old Plank Rd Baptist Church
(Lessee), 10-Yr term with (1) 5-Yr Renewal Option for 2,505 Sq Ft Bldg at
8264 Old Plank Rd on a Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/27/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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12/3/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/4/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F Bill
Summary TEU: Amend/Approve |
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The bill will be the subject of a noticed meeting by
Council Member Carter this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Council Member Schellenberg requested that
a new appraisal be done on the property before Council proceeds with further
action. DEFER |
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16. 2012-711 |
ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Clear View Products,
Southeast, Inc for Bldg #905 at Cecil Commerce Ctr; Designate Ofc of Economic
Dev as Monitor. (Rowland) (Req of Ofc of Economic Dev) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/27/2012 CO Introduced:
TEU,F |
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12/3/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/4/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet TEU: Amend/Approve |
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AMEND/APPROVE
7-0 - Attach Revised
Exhibit 1 (Corrected Summary Memo) - Pg 1, line 29
insert punctuation |
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17. 2012-712 |
ORD Auth Redev Agreemt with Schratter Foods, Inc, d/b/a/
Anco Fine Cheese, to Support Expansion of Operations; Auth a REV Grant of
$130,000; Designate Oversight by OED; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by
Company; Affirm Proj's Compliance with Public Investmt Policy. (Rowland) (Req
of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/27/2012 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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12/4/2012 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 12/4/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD |
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Bill Summary
Fact Sheet
Joe Whitaker of the Office of Economic
Development gave an overview of the company and the proposed incentive package.
AMEND/APPROVE
7-0
- Require grant
payments to be made from JIA/CRA
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18. 2012-713 |
RESO Urging Mayor to Utilize the Procuremt Process to
Secure a Partner Interested in the Occupation, Utilization, Rehab,
Restoration, Preservation & Protection of the Natl Guard Armory at 851 N
Market St; Request Progress Reports. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Daniels) |
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1. 11/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R, F,RCD |
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12/3/2012 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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12/4/2012 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 12/4/2012 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,RCD Bill Summary R: Withdraw WITHDRAW 7-0 |
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19. 2012-718 |
ORD Auth Participation in the NE Fla Regional Transp Comm
upon its Formation by the Fla Legislature; Provide Funding Subject to Annual
Approp; Estab Max Funding Amts & Period; Provide for Repeal under certain
Conditions. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Bishop) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 11/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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12/3/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 12/3/2012 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/4/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F Bill Summary R: Amend/Approve TEU: Amend/Approve AMEND/APPROVE
7-0 - Add provision
that reporting requirements will be addressed prior to appropriation &
distribution of funds |
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20. 2012-719 |
ORD Transferring $50,000 from Public Parking to Clerk of
Courts to pay for Jury Shuttle Svc. (BT 13-017) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 12/11/2012 CO
Introduced: PHS,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet PHS: Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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21. 2012-721 |
ORD Estab 2013-2014 Priority Populations for Public Svc
Grant Approp, Pursuant to Sec 118.805 (Eligibility Qualifications for Public
Svc Grants), Ord Code. (Rowland) (Introduced by CP Bishop Pursuant to Sec
118.805, Ord Code) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 12/11/2012 CO
Introduced: F Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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22. 2012-722 |
ORD Approp $60,000 from Card Room Pari-Mutuel Rev to Spec
Council Operating Contingency; Req Emerg Apv. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Bishop) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 12/11/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F Bill Summary R: Read 2nd
& Rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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23. 2012-723 |
ORD Approp $555,030 from FEMA thru Fla Div of Emerg Mgmt
(FDEM) for Acquisition & Demo of Repeatedly Flooded Homes at 6847 &
6817 Bakersfield Dr; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2013-2014; Auth a Fed-Funded
Subgrant Agreemt with FDEM; Designate Oversight by Jax Fire & Rescue
Dept. (BT 13-015) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 12/11/2012 CO
Introduced: PHS,F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet PHS: Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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24. 2012-728 |
ORD Auth a License Agreemt with Mandarin Museum &
Historical Society, Inc to Operate the Webb Farmhouse, Museum Bldg & Barn
at 11964 Mandarin Rd; Waive Sec 126.202 (Competitive Sealed Bid) of Pt 2
(Supplies, Contractual Svcs & Capital Improvemts), Ord Code. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Schellenberg) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 12/11/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCD Bill Summary R: Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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25. 2012-730 |
ORD Approp $8,000,000 ($2,247,000 from Gateway Projs - SOE
Purchase Gateway Ofcs, $4,762,097 from Banking Funds, $792,556 from Supv of
Elections (SOE) - Elections, & $198,347 from SOE - Registration) to
Design & Construct a new SOE Bldg in LaVilla at 816 W Union St;
Designating Dept Oversight. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Yarborough &
Co-sponsored by CM's Love, Holt, Redman, Carter, Lee, Lumb, Joost & Gulliford) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 12/11/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F Bill Summary R: Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer SUB/READ 2ND
& REREFER 7-0 |
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26. 2012-737 |
ORD apv 2-yr Extension for McGladrey, LLP, a CPA firm for
FY's 2012/2013 & 2013/2014. (Sidman) (Finance Comm) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 12/11/2012 CO
Introduced: F Bill Summary EAD 2ND
& REREFER |
Chairman Crescimbeni
announced that there would very likely be a special Finance Committee meeting
on Tuesday, January 22nd to consider a “fast track” economic
incentive proposal.
Minutes: Jeff Clements, Council Research
1.4.13 Posted 2:00 p.m.
Tapes: Finance meeting– LSD
1.3.13
Materials: Finance marked agenda
1.3.13