JACKSONVILLE
RESEARCH DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
March 2, 2015
2:00 P.M
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
In attendance: Council Members Reggie Brown (Chair), Lori Boyer (Vice
Chair), Jim Love, Greg Anderson, Matt
Schellenberg, Robin Lumb; Council Member E. Denise Lee was in attendance; Paige
Johnston, Margaret Sidman, Susan Grandin, Office of General Counsel; Phillip Peterson, Council Auditor’s Office;
Teresa Eichner, Mayor’s Office; Jessica Morales, Katrin MacDonald, Legislative Services; John Jackson, Council Research Division.
The Chair called the meeting
to order at 2:07 P.M.
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Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1.
2014-553 |
ORD-MC Amend Sec 741.107 (Violation of Zero-Tolerance for
Litter Law), Chapt 741 (Zero Tolerance on Litter), Ord Code, to Increase the
Fines for Snipe Sign Violations. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Lee, Crescimbeni,
Gulliford, Love, Jones & Co-sponsored by CP Yarborough) (CPAC #6 Apv) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 8/12/2014 CO
Introduced: R, F,TEU |
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8/18/2014 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/18/2014 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/19/2014 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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9/2/2014 R Amend/Approve 6-1 (Joost) Bill
Summary DEFER |
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2.
2015-2 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 73 (Environmental Protection Bd) (EPB),
Sec 73.102 (Powers & Duties), Ord Code, to add new Subsecs (o) & (p)
to include Addnl Duties of EPB as Recommended by the Task Force on
Consolidated Govt. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Boyer & Gulliford) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/13/2015 CO
Introduced: R,TEU |
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1/20/2015 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/20/2015 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/27/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU Bill
Summary R: Defer DEFER |
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3.
2015-60 |
ORD Approp $7,097,018 (Aggregate of $4,697,018 in
Accumulated Rehab Loan Prog, HOPE III Prog, Urban Dev Action Grant (UDAG)
Prog & Rental Rehab Prog Misc Rev (RRPMR) & $1,700,000 in CDBG Funds)
to provide $1,054,969 in RRPMR for (1) U.S. 1 Infrastructure Improvemts
($1,022,000) & (2) The Logan's Hideaway Single-Family New Constrn Proj
(Logan's) to be Developed by Wealth Watchers, Inc ($32,969); $1,064,031 from
HOPE III Prog Misc Rev for (3) Logan's Proj ($57,031), (4) Riverview Area
Infrastructure Improvemts ($625,000 & (5) The Phelps & Spearing Area
Redev of Affordable Housing to be Developed by Operation New Hope ($382,000);
$940,000 in UDAG Prog Misc Rev to Logan's Proj; $1,638,018 from RRPMR to
Payne St Redev Proj to be Developed by Northwest Jacksonville Community
Development Corp; $1,700,000 in CDBG Funds for (6) Infrastructure Improvemts
in the Robinson's Addition, New Town, Paxon/Woodstock, North Riverside, Lackawanna
& Gran Park Neighborhoods within Dist 9 ($850,000) & (7)
Infrastructure Improvemts within Dist 10 ($850,000); Auth Funds Carryover to
FY 2015-2016; Auth 3rd Party Contracts in Accordance with Respective Prog
Requiremts; Amend Ord 2014-467 (CIP) to Reduce Funding of "New Kings (US
1) Trout River Blvd to Borden" to provide Funding for "New Kings Rd
(US 1) I-295 to Garnette St"; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept.
(BT 15-027) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/27/2015 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS |
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2/2/2015 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/3/2015 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/3/2015 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F,
RCDPHS Bill
Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE
6-0 1.
Attach corrected BT 2.
Correct CIP Ordinance reference to
2014-467-E |
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4.
2015-70 |
ORD Granting Appl of JIA for Initial CON for Operation of
its Regulated Garbage Incinerator Facility at JIA. (McCain) (Introduced by
Council President Pursuant to Chapt 380, Ord Code) TEU PH Pursuant
to Chapter 380, Ord Code - 3/2/15 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/27/2015 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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2/2/2015 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet PH/APPROVE 6-0 Jeff Foster, Chief, Solid Waste Division, Public Works
Department, explained what the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) proposed
to do with the garbage incinerator facility, explaining that it was providing
a service for international carriers, primarily Bahamas flights. The facility would dispose of items such as
paper plates, napkins, soft drink cans and bottles and some food. Mr. Raymond Young, an area resident,
inquired about the environmental impact of the facility, specifically if
there was any toxicity involved. Ms.
Lisa Sterling, an engineer and consultant to JAA, explained what safeguards
were in place and the environmental permitting process. None of the disposable material contributes
to any kind of air pollution. |
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5.
2015-105 |
ORD Approp $869,486 from 2014/2015 Stormwater Utility
Budget; Auth Agreemt bet City & JEA re Transfer of Water Quality Credits
in Compliance with FDEP's Basin Mgmt Action Plan; Apv Agreemt with FDOT for
Trade of Total Nitrogen Credits in the Marine Section of Lower St Johns River
Basin. (Brooks) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS,JWW |
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2/17/2015 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/18/2015 RCDPHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer;
2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F,
RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet DEFER Though the item had been marked for deferral, Council
Member Lori Boyer had requested that the panel discuss the proposed measure
and a lengthy discussion ensued. Ms. Boyer was concerned that it appeared
that the Agreement enabled the City to “lease” water quality credits rather
than “purchase” the credits. She felt
that in the final analysis, the City was not accomplishing anything with the
Agreement. Public Works Director Jim
Robinson contended that the City was taking considerable strides in reducing
the amount of nitrogen going into the river.
In addition to what the Agreement accomplishes, he cited the City’s
fertilizer ordinances and street sweeping that are significant, as well. Bud Para, JEA’s Public Affairs Chief,
explained and discussed the credits in the Agreement and underscored the
differential between leasing as opposed to purchasing credits. Mr. Para said that it was determined that
it was far too expensive to purchase the credits outright. He characterized the Agreement as a good
agreement because 30 tons a year of nitrogen will not be going into the Lower
Basin of the S. Johns River in 2015, 2016 and 2017. |
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6.
2015-109 |
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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2/17/2015 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/18/2015 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet APPROVE 5-0 |
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7.
2015-110 |
ORD Renaming " TEU PH Pursuant
to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 3/2/15 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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2/17/2015 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU Bill
Summary PH/APPROVE 6-0 In response to a question from the panel, Ellen Fales,
Planning & Development Department, confirmed that property owners had
received notification the public hearing process (and date). |
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8.
2015-112 |
ORD Declaring Surplus a Propty on Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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2/17/2015 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/17/2015 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/18/2015 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F Bill Summary R: Amend/Approve 6-0 AMEND/(R)
APPROVE 6-0 |
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9.
2015-113 |
ORD Closing out Completed Better Jax Transp Projs;
Acknowledging No Waiver of Provision of Sec 8.2 of the 2014-2015 Budget Ord
2014-466-E is Required due to Council Action. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM
Boyer, Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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2/17/2015 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/18/2015 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F Bill Summary AMEND/APPROVE
6-0 1.
Remove “transportation” from BJP
title 2.
Attach revised project list |
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10.
2015-115 |
ORD Apv a Mobility Fee Contract bet City, Atlantic North,
LLC & Atlantic North Land Trust for Constrn of an Applicable Transp
Improvemt Proj to be known as "Abess Boulevard Extension" in
Exchange for $11,187,833 of Mobility Fee Credits; Waive Sec 655.507, Ord
Code, to allow Mobility Fee Credit to be Given for an Existing Roadway. (Dist
2-Bishop) (Grandin) (Req of Mayor) TEU PH - 3/2/15 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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2/17/2015 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/18/2015 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet PH/AMEND/APPROVE
5-1 (Boyer) 1.
Include additional waiver regarding
bonding of portion of project 2.
Correct Mobility Fee to $3,869,979 3.
Attach revised mobility contract Mike Herzberg, representing Atlantic North Land Trust,
gave a brief presentation explain the components of the project. He noted that the Planning &
Development Department had recommended approval of the project. Attorney Karl Sanders, agent for Atlantic
North Land Trust, explained the amendments to the proposed legislation and
reported on meetings that had been held to resolve issues. Assistant General Counsel Susan Grandin
explained the amendments as well as proposed revisions to contract attached
to the ordinance on mobility fees and mobility fee credits for the
applicant. Stephen Smith and Mike
Sands, Planning & Development Department, added clarification to the
proposed contract and legislation; each fielded questions, as well. Council Member Lori Boyer indicated her preference in
deferring the measure because she had not had an opportunity to read the
revised documentation that she had only received today; if there were a vote
on the measure in Committee, she indicated that she would be voting “no.” In response to a question from the panel,
Mr. Herzberg indicated that the proposed ordinance was time sensitive and
implored the body to move forward and act on the measure. |
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11.
2015-127 |
ORD-MC Creating Chapt 222 (Transportation Network
Companies), Ord Code, Creating Regs for Operations Including Licensing,
Background Checks, Min Standards for Operators, Vehicle Inspections, Min
Insurance Requiremts, Records Retention & Confidentiality; Creating Code
Enforcemt, Civil Remedies, Violations, Seizure, Impoundmt & Forfeiture Regs
& Provide Authority to JSO, City Parking Div & Jax Airport Authority
to Seize & Impound or Immobilize Vehicles used in Violation of Chapt 222.
(Diebenow) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO
Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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2/17/2015 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/17/2015 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/18/2015 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU Bill
Summary R: Sub/Rerefer 6-0 SUB/REREFER 5-0 |
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12.
2015-141 |
ORD Approp Addnl $180,000 to ITD for Internal Svcs for
Ongoing Improvemts to Bldg Inspection Div's Electronic Bid System during FY
2014-2015; Designate Oversight by Bldg Inspection Div. (BT 15-035) (McCain)
(Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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13.
2015-144 |
ORD Approp $73,146.58 from Litter Trust Fund, 70% for use
by JTA & 30% Approp by City to cover Expenses for Hiring Temp Employees
to Enforce Chapt 741 (Zero Tolerance for Litter), Ord Code; Auth Funds
Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Designate Oversight by Municipal Code Compliance
Div; Auth 2080 Part-Time Hours in the Litter Trust Fund for Public R/W Sign
Enforcemt by Temp Employees. (BT 15-038) (RC 15-101) (Shaw) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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14.
2015-146 |
ORD Approp $2,400,000 from Gen Capital Projs - Investmt
Pool Earnings Accts to Public Works var Capital Projs - Other Constrn - Old
Fed Courthouse/State Atty Acct to Complete Renovation of Far East Area of the
Bldg; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016. ( Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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15.
2015-148 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an
Unimproved & Unopened Portion of a R/W near Intersec of Belvedere St
& 13th Ave at Req of Willie Lee Kohn, Adjacent Propty Owner, to allow him
to Extend his Residential Propty. (Dist 8-Lee) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU PH - 3/16/15 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: TEU Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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16.
2015-149 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an
Unused Drainage R/W near Intersec of Glenwood Ave & Murray Dr at Req of
Midge Daniell & Robert Hutto, Propty Owners, to allow Applicants to Build
a House on their Propty; Declaring said R/W to be Surplus. (Dist 9-Jones)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: TEU Bill Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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17.
2015-150 |
ORD-MC Auth Interlocal Agreemt bet City & JEA that
provide $120,000,000 Pymt to City & City's Apv of the "JEA
Interlocal Partnership Terms" as Defined in the Interlocal Agreemt;
Amend Secs 21.04 & 21.07, Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, re Assessmt
Calculation of JEA Annual Pymt to City; Designate Oversight by Finance Dept.
(Hodges) (Req of Mayor & JEA) Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter &
CR 3.601 - |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet R: Read 2nd &
Rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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18.
2015-151 |
ORD Auth the Bond Interlocal Agreemt bet City & JEA.
(Hodges) (Req of Mayor & JEA) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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19.
2015-152 |
ORD Declaring Surplus the former Lackawanna Health Clinic
at 4046 Nolan St; Recognizing Disposition Pursuant to Sec 122.422 (Sale of
Propty thru Real Estate Div; Investigation of Need; Council Action). (Dist
9-Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: TEU Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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20.
2015-153 |
ORD Declaring Surplus a Tax Reverted Parcel at 6401 Terry
Parker Dr N; Recognizing Disposition of Parcel Pursuant to Chapt 122 (Public
Propty); Waive Sec 122.429 (Uses of Proceeds from Surplus Land Sales) to
allow Net Proceeds from Sale to be Deposited in the SHIP & HOME Accounts.
(Dist 7) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: R,TEU Bill
Summary Fact Sheet R: Read 2nd &
Rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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21.
2015-154 |
ORD Auth Grant of Temp Constrn Easemt to FDOT within
Newnan St R/W bet Orange & State Sts, Needed for Replacemt of Bridge
#724171 at Newnan & Hubbard Sts & for Tying in, Harmonizing &
Resurfacing Portions of Newnan St. (Dist 7) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
At the close of the agenda items,
Deputy General Counsel Peggy Sidman addressed some of the concerns and issues
that had been raised in Item #1 on the agenda, ORD-MC 2014-553, Amend Sec
741.107 (Violation of Zero-Tolerance for Litter Law….to increase the Fines for
Snipe Sign Violations…). She sought to addressed the issue of definitions and terms and reported on
a noticed meeting that had been held the previous week to resolve the issue.
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at 4:01 P.M.
John J. Jackson, Council Research
Division (904) 630-1729
03.04.15
Posted: 7:00 A.M.