JACKSONVILLE
RESEARCH DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
February 29, 2016
2:00 P.M
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
In attendance: Council Members Reggie Brown (Chair), John
Crescimbeni,
Al Ferraro, Reggie Gaffney, Joyce Morgan, Scott Wilson; Council Member Tommy
Hazouri was excused; Paige Johnston, Office of General Counsel; Phillips Peterson, Council Auditor’s Office;
Jordan Elsbury, Mayor’s Office; Katrin MacDonald, Legislative Services; John
Jackson, Council Research Division.
The Chair called the meeting
to order at 2:03 P.M.
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Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1.
2014-665 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code, Part
5 (Admin; Enforcemt); Amend Secs 220.502 (Code Enforcemt; Civil Remedies)
& 220.503 (Violations) to provide Addnl Enforcemt Remedies; Create new
Sec 220.504 (Seizure, Impoundmt & Forfeiture) to provide Authority to JSO
to Seize & Impound For-Hire Vehicles used in Violation of Chapt 220.
(Shaw) (Introduced by CM Joost) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 10/14/2014 CO
Introduced: R,F, TEU (Added per C/P 11/24/15); RCDPHS removed per C/P
11/24/15) |
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10/20/2014 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/21/2014
RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;
10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F,
RCDPHS(Removed per C/P 11/24/15) |
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2/17/2015 R
Sub/Amend/Approve 6-1 (Schellenberg) |
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Bill
Summary F: Defer DEFER |
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2.
2015-127 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code;
Updating Regs re: Licensing, Background Checks, Min Standards for Vehicle
Inspections & Insurance Requiremts; Creating Chapt 222 (Transportation
Network Companies), 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) (CPAC #6 Apv) 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 |
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3/2/2015 TEU
Sub/Rerefer 5-0; 3/2/2015 R
Sub/Rerefer 6-0 |
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3/3/2015 F
Sub/Rerefer 7-0 |
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3. 3/10/2015 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R, F, TEU |
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Bill
Summary F: Defer DEFER |
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3.
2015-764 |
ORD Amend Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, Secs 21.02 ( re
Definitions), 21.04 (re Certain Powers Granted to JEA, & 21.07 (Fiscal
& Budgetary Functions), re Assessmt Calculation for JEA's Annual
Contribution Pymt; Apv Interagency Agreemt with JEA. (Sidman) (Introduced by
CP Anderson) Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter &
CR 3.601 - 12/8/15, 2/9/16, 2/23/16,
Addnl 3/8/16 |
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1. 10/27/2015 CO
Introduced: F (Added to TEU per CP 2/9/16) |
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11/2/2015 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F |
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3. 12/8/2015 CO PH Contd 2/9/16 |
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2/9/2016 CO PH
Contd 2/23/16 |
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2/16/2016 TEU
Sub/Rerefer 7-0; 2/16/2016 F
Sub/Rerefer 7-0 |
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2/23/2016 CO PH
Addnl 3/8/16/SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; TEU, F |
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Bill
Summary F: Amend/Approve AMEND(F)/APPROVE
6-0 |
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4.
2016-76 |
ORD Granting Appl of TEU PH Pursuant
to Chapter 380, Ord Code - 2/29/16 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO Introduced:
TEU |
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2/1/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/9/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU |
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Bill Summary PH-APPROVE 6-0 Council Member Reggie Brown raised a number of concerns
regarding the process of renewals of CON applications. Jeff Foster, Chief, Solid Waste Division,
Public Works Department, explained the process and the numerous requirements
that the applicant had to meet. Mr.
Foster explained that an applicant can apply for renewal every five years. |
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5.
2016-77 |
ORD Granting Appl of Realco Recycling Company, Inc for
Renewal of its CON to Operate a Constrn & Demolition Debris Processing
& Recycling Facility. (McCain) (Introduced by Council President Pursuant
to Chapt 380, Ord Code) TEU PH Pursuant
to Chapter 380, Ord Code - 2/29/16 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 1/26/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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2/1/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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Bill Summary PH-APPROVE 6-0 |
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6.
2016-96 |
ORD Approp/Reapprop $1,961,000 ($1,442,313.23 Approp from
Drainage Syst Rehab CIP to the Brierwood Rd, Champlain Rd, Corbett St, Duval
Station Rd, Grant Ave & Hobart Ave Drainage Improvemts Projs &
$518,686.77 Reapprop from Hamilton/Jersey Outfall to Roosevelt Proj to the
Sunnyside Outfall Replacemt Proj); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017;
Amend Ord 2015-505-E (CIP) to Reflect said Proj Changes; Designate Oversight
by Engineering & Constrn Mgmt Div of Public Works Dept. (BT 16-025)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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2/16/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/23/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: Amend/Approve AMEND(F)/APPROVE
6-0 |
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7. 2016-97 |
ORD Approp $900,000 from Fund Balance for (1) Build-Out of
Interior Space to Replace Current Tax Collector Westside Branch Ofc due to
Expiring Lease & (2) Purchase Banking Equipmt to Facilitate Efficiencies
in Operations for Coin & Currency Transactions; Auth Funds Carryover to
FY 2016-2017. (BT 16-027) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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2/16/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/23/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: Approve APPROVE 6-0 |
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8.
2016-113 |
ORD-MC Creating New Part 4A (Site Leases for
Communications Facilities on City Improvemts), Chapt 711 (City Rights-of-Way),
Ord Code; Estab an Acct for Site Lease Appl Fees & Annual Site Lease
Fees; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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2/16/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/23/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: Defer DEFER |
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9.
2016-127 |
ORD-MC Auth Conveyance of Title of RE#'s 168964-0000, 168965-0000,
168967-0000, & 168242-0000 to JTA for Operation of St Johns River Ferry
& Auth Conveyance of Title to vessel "Jean Ribault" & other
Propty re Ferry Operations; Auth Assignmt & Assumption of Operating
Contract for Ferry & the Consent & Amend to Contract; Auth Pymt of o
Closing Costs for the Transfer; Provide for JTA Bd of Directors Apv;
Sunsetting Chapt 93 (St Johns River Ferry Comm), Ord Code, on 9/30/16. (Dist
2 & 13-Ferraro & Gulliford) ( Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/9/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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2/16/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/23/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU |
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Bill
Summary F: Sub/Rerefer SUB/REREFER 6-0 |
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10.
2016-129 |
ORD-MC Auth Amendmt 1 to Contract with Fla Dept of Health
for Operation of Duval County Health Dept (CHD) Contract Yr 2015-2016 for
State's (1) Occupancy of 2,539.25 Sq Ft Ofc Space on 4th Fl, Ed Ball Bldg @
1.80 per Sq Ft per Yr & 740 Sq Ft on Mezzanine Fl of St James Bldg; (2)
Use of 16 Parking Spaces in Library Garage & Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU,RCDPHS |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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11.
2016-131 |
ORD Approp $30,000 from Environmental Protection Bd (EPB)
Trust Fund to (1) Enable EPB Staff to Estab Partnership with U.S. Green Bldg
Council, North Fla Chapt (USGBC-NF), in their LiveSMART Initiative, (2)
Assist in Initial Buildout of the LiveSMART Trailer & (3) Support
Outreach, Education & Engagemt of Residents; Auth Funds Carryover to FY
2016-2017; Auth MOU with USGBC-NF for the LiveSMART Initiative; Designate
Oversight by Dept of Regulatory Compliance; Invoke Exception of 126.107(g)
(Exemptions), Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code) for Prof Svcs of USGBC-NF. (BT
16-029) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU,R |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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12.
2016-134 |
ORD Approp $30,000 ($15,000 from FDOT & $15,000 Local
In-Kind Match) to Develop Litter Prevention & Education Progs; Auth the
Litter Control & Prevention Grant Agreemt with FDOT. (BT 16-037) (McCain)
(Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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13.
2016-136 |
ORD Approp $907,000 ($209,727.95 from Egrets Nest Dr Proj
& $697,272.05 from the Countywide Intersec Improvemts & Bridge Rehab
Proj) to the Cedar Point Rd, Grove Park Blvd & Jork Rd Bridge Improvemts
Projs; Amend Ord 2015-505-E (CIP) to Auth said Proj Changes; Designate
Oversight by Engineering & Constrn Mgmt Div of Public Works Dept. (BT
16-039) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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14.
2016-137 |
ORD Transferring $479,929 in CDBG Funding Prev Provided
for a Water Main Proj in the Larson Neighborhood to the Ongoing Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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15.
2016-139 |
ORD Approp $363,312 from Better Jax Plan Pay-as-you-Go
Fund to allow Full Pymt to JEA for Past BJP Septic Tank Remediation Work;
Amend 2015-505-E (CIP) increase Funding for "Septic Tank Phase
Out/Remediation" Proj. (BT 16-043) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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16.
2016-145 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a
Portion of N. Edgewood Dr, a 100' R/W at Req of Georgia Southern &
Florida Railway Co., Owner of Propty on both sides of R/W, Subject to
Reservation unto City & JEA of Easemts over Closed R/W for Ingress &
Egress & for All Utilities. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 3/14/16 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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17.
2016-146 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming R/W of
Dante Place bet San Marco Blvd & Palm Ave at Req of Baptist Health
Properties, Inc, Owner of All Propty on Both Sides of R/W to all Constrn of
the Baptist/M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. (Dist 5-Boyer) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S - 3/14/16 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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18.
2016-147 |
ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an All
Utilities Easemt W of Acosta St bet Ernest & Dellwood Sts thru Parcel
064895-0000 at Req of Jason Giles, MJRJ Investments, LLC, the Propty Owner,
to allow Constrn of Residential Building. (Dist 14-Love) (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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19.
2016-148 |
ORD Declaring Surplus Certain Tax Reverted & Non-Tax
Reverted Parcels; Auth Conveyance in accordance with Provisions of Subpart B
(Real Propty Dispositions), Part 4 (Real Propty), Chapt 122 (Public Propty).
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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20.
2016-149 |
ORD Auth Conveyance to FDOT (1) Temp Constrn Easemt of
Parcel 700; (2) Perpetual Easemt for (15) Parcels 800-A thru 800-O & (3)
2 City Deeds to Parcels 115 & Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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21.
2016-150 |
ORD Apv Subordination of a Temp Constrn Easemt within R/W
of Townsend Rd at Intersec with Blanding Blvd & 12 Permanent Easemts at
var Intersecs to FDOT in Connection with Blanding Blvd (SR 21) Signal &
Sidewalk Improvemts Proj. (Dist 9-Dennis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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22.
2016-151 |
ORD Auth Sovereignty Submerged Lands Easemt Renewal (BOT
File No. 160610252) with Bd of Trustees, Internal Improvemt Trust Fund of
Fla, for a Bridge over Oldfield Creek used Solely for Public Transp Purposes
for 50-Yr Term at No Cost. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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23.
2016-157 |
ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Jacksonville Symphony Assn,
Inc (Tenant) for Premises within 300 W Water St for 5 Yrs & Initial Rate
of $7,507.24/Mo beginning 7/1/16; Designate Oversight by Sports &
Entertainmt Ofc. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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24.
2016-158 |
ORD Auth the Air Pollution Control Specific Operating
Agreemt bet Fla Dept of Environmental Protection & Duval County. (McCain)
(Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: F,TEU |
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Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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25.
2016-160 |
RESO re Vacation of Portions of the Plat of Maxville &
Maxville Farms; Returning a Portion of Lands show on said Plat to Acreage;
Making Findings; Abandoning Certain Unopened Rds within Plat Boundaries that
have not been Opened & not become Suitable & Necessary for the Traveling
Public; Ensuring Legal Access to Abutting Proptys. (Stockwell) (Introduced by
CM Carter) |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU |
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Bill Summary READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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26.
2016-167 |
ORD Declaring Surplus a Tax Reverted Parcel at Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt |
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1. 2/23/2016 CO Introduced: F,TEU Bill
Summary Fact Sheet F: 2nd READ 2ND
& REREFER |
The Office of General Counsel had issued an opinion on
questions that had been raised in previous Committee meetings regarding the use
of cameras for surveillance on the new street lighting that the City and
JEA are installing. There were questions
regarding legal restrictions on cameras.
The Chair indicated that he was postponing the OGC presentation for one
Committee cycle so that the complete Committee panel can be present for the
presentation.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:17 P.M.
John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729
03.01.16
Posted: 3:00 P.M.