Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-219

Sponsor: The Council President at the request of the Mayor:

Date of Introduction: February 27, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: F; ECID

Date of Analysis: March 2, 2007

Type of Action: Agreement Authorization; Appropriation; CIP Amendment

Bill Summary: This ordinance authorizes and directs the Mayor and Corporation Secretary to execute that certain Dutton Island Preserve Expansion Project Agreement between Preservation North Florida, Inc. and the City of Jacksonville for the City’s use of $175,000 donated by PNF for the City’s payment of a portion of the construction costs of the Dutton Island Preserve Expansion Project. The bill appropriates the $175,000 donated by PNF for the project as initiated by B.T. 07-105. The bill amends the 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Program, approved by Ordinance 2006-789-E, for the “Dutton Island Preserve Expansion” project.

Background Information: Dutton Island Preserve is located in the Instracoastal Waterway in Council District 11.

Policy Impact: Parks, Recreation, Entertainment & Conservation Department/Preservation Project

Fiscal Impact: The bill appropriates $175,000

Analyst: Jackson