Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-192

Sponsor: Council Member Copeland:

Date of Introduction: February 13, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: R; F; TEUS; A

Date of Analysis: February 16, 2007

Type of Action: Appropriation; Ordinance Code Waivers

Bill Summary: This ordinance appropriates $50,000 from Council District 6 Excise Tax Revenue Bond to Mandarin Loretto Volunteer Firefighter Department to fund renovations to Fire Station No. 42. The bill provides for the Fire and Rescue Department to oversee the project. The bill waives the requirements of the Autumn Bond, Ordinance 2004-998-E, as amended by 2005-1044-E and Section 106.315 Ordinance Code, that bond funds be used on City property and be open to the public. The bill waives the provisions of Ordinances 2004-998-E and 2005-1044-E and Section 106.315, Ordinance Code. The Mayor and Corporation Secretary are authorized by the bill to execute a contract and amendment to lease for said project.

Background Information: The Mandarin Loretto Volunteer Fire Department is located at 2948 Delor Drive, at San Jose Boulevard. The City of Jacksonville leases the building for the Fire & Rescue Department’s operations. The City is not proposing to purchase Fire Station #42 at this time, but may in the future. Renovations in the project include roofing, exterior work, flooring, plumbing, foundation work, construction of a 523 SF addition to the fire station, insulation and other work.

Policy Impact: Fire & Rescue Department

Fiscal Impact: The bill appropriates $50,000 in District 6 Bond funds

Analyst: Jackson