COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
March 11,2008
DANIEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT
CHERYL L. BROWN, SECRETARY
MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of
INVOCATION - Council Member Yarborough
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member
Yarborough
ROLL CALL-
PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Davis, COUNCIL MEMBERS Bishop,
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EXCUSED: COUNCIL MEMBERS
Graham, Hyde, Joost
EXCUSED EARLY: COUNCIL MEMBER
COMMUNICATION(S)
FROM THE MAYOR AND OTHER ENTITIES:
Returning
Resolutions and Ordinances from the Council meeting of Tuesday, February 26,
2008.
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL
AUDITOR - Quarterly
Summary for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2007
February 15,
2008 – Report #644
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES- Dana Farris,
Chief, Legislative Services Submitted Report Regarding USS Flatley Ship’s Bell
Confirmation
CITY OF
PRESENTATION BY Council Member
Mia Jones of Framed Resolution 2008-120-A Commemorating & Honoring the Life
& Public Svc of former City Council Member Oscar N Taylor, Jr.
NEW INTRODUCTIONS
1. 2008-184 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $95,000 FROM THE SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FOR (1) TRAINING AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO BE INCURRED TO HOST THE FBI CONFERENCE IN JULY 2008 ($10,000); (2) THE POLICE EXPLORER PROGRAM ($20,000); AND, (3) THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE ($65,000), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-076; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
2. 2008-185 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,718,535, INITIALLY DEPOSITED IN THE SECTOR 4.1 PROJECT ACCOUNT OF SUBFUND 114 AND SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSFERRED TO SUCH SUBFUND'S RESERVES, TO A NEWLY CREATED ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY ALLOCATE REVENUES COLLECTED FOR TRIP CHARGES FOR ARGYLE FOREST DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT (DRI) FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ARGYLE FOREST BOULEVARD, AND TO ENSURE THAT FUNDS FOR THIS DRI ARE NOT COMMINGLED WITH OTHER UNDESIGNATED FAIR SHARE FUNDS WITHIN THE SAME SECTOR BUT ARE APPROPRIATED FOR THE DESIGNATED PURPOSE WITHIN THE DRI, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-092; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
3. 2008-186 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,419 IN 2007 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCES IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE DISTRICT FOUR MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF SIX (6) VOICE RECORDERS, SIX (6) TRANSCRIPTION KITS, TWO (2) HP LASER COLOR PRINTERS WITH EXTENDED WARRANTIES, SIX (6) DIGITAL SCANNERS, AND TEN (10) CD-RW DRIVES FOR COMPUTERS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-094; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
4. 2008-187 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (LESSOR) AND DOWNTOWN VISION, INC. (LESSEE), SAID LEASE BEING FOR TWO (2) YEARS, FOR 1,938 SQUARE FEET ON THE GROUND FLOOR CORNER OF HOGAN AND ADAMS STREET, AND 1,538 SQUARE FEET ON THE GROUND FLOOR CORNER OF JULIA AND MONROE STREETS, BOTH IN THE ED BALL BUILDING AT 214 HOGAN STREET, AT AN ANNUAL RENT OF $0.00; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
5. 2008-188 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (LESSOR) AND IL C. KIM (LESSEE), SAID LEASE BEING FOR FIVE (5) YEARS, FOR 1,875 SQUARE FEET ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE ED BALL BUILDING AT 214 HOGAN STREET ("PREMISES"), AT THE CURRENT MARKET RATE; AUTHORIZING THE VOLUNTARY EARLY TERMINATION OF THE EXISTING LEASE WITH RSA SALES, INC., THE CURRENT LESSEE OF THE PREMISES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
6. 2008-189 AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND TREND OFFSET PRINTING SERVICES, INC. ("DEVELOPER"), TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF DEVELOPER'S OPERATIONS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (THE "PROJECT"); RECOMMENDING THAT DEVELOPER BE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY ("QTI") BUSINESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.106, FLORIDA STATUTES; EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,000 AS THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND PROGRAM PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH A STATE MATCH OF $72,000, FOR A TOTAL CITY AND STATE QTI AMOUNT OF $90,000 FOR 30 JOBS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
7. 2008-190 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT FOR PARCELS 103, 104, 714, 715 & 801 IN THE AMOUNT OF $595,000 IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDING CITY OF JACKSONVILLE VS. RAMP REALTY OF FLORIDA, INC., ET AL.; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
8. 2008-191 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JAQUITA S. ANDERSTROM AS A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE - DUVAL COUNTY COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS, AS THE COUNCIL DISTRICT 11 REPRESENTATIVE, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 82, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
9. 2008-192 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30.204 (FUNCTIONS), PART 2 (PLANNING COMMISSION), CHAPTER 30 (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT), ORDINANCE CODE, CONCERNING DUTIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION; AMENDING SECTION 656.109 (ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; INTERPRETATION OF ZONING CODE; ADMINISTRATIVE DEVIATIONS) SUBPART B (ADMINISTRATION), PART 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE), ORDINANCE CODE REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEVIATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA; AMENDING SECTION 656.125 (LIMITATIONS ON REZONING OF LAND), SUBPART C (PROCEDURES FOR REZONING AND AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE), PART 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE), ORDINANCE CODE REGARDING REZONING CRITERIA WITHIN THE RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE ZONING OVERLAY; AMENDING SUBPART D (ZONING EXCEPTIONS, VARIANCES AND WAIVERS, AMENDMENTS TO FINAL ORDER, APPEALS OF WRITTEN INTERPRETATIONS OF THE DIRECTOR AND APPEALS OF FINAL ORDERS OF THE COMMISSION ADMINISTRATION), PART 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE), ORDINANCE CODE MODIFYING THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEVIATION APPEAL PROCEDURE; ESTABLISHING SUBPART O (RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE ZONING OVERLAY), Part 3 (SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE), ORDINANCE CODE CREATING THE RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE ZONING OVERLAY; AMENDING SECTION 656.1601 (DEFINITIONS), PART 16 (DEFINITIONS), CHAPTER 656 (ZONING CODE) TO MODIFY SEVERAL DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
10. 2008-193 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT APPLICATION AND CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND NEW BERLIN COMMERCE PARK, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR A PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS "NEW BERLIN COMMERCE PARK" (CCAS/CRC NO. 50099), CONSISTING OF A MAXIMUM OF 870,000 SQUARE FEET OF WAREHOUSE USES ON APPROXIMATELY 74.74 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON NEW BERLIN ROAD BETWEEN PORT JACKSONVILLE PARKWAY AND FAYE ROAD, AS DESCRIBED THEREIN (COUNCIL DISTRICT 11), WITH A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS AND A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT OF $714,859 IN FAIR SHARE FUND SECTOR 6.1, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 655, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
11. 2008-194 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT APPLICATION AND CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE FERBER COMPANY, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION, FOR A PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS "EAST WEST COMMERCIAL PHARMACY AND BANK" (CCAS/CRC NO. 51908), CONSISTING OF A PHARMACY WITH A MAXIMUM OF 15,000 SQUARE FEET AND A BANK WITH A MAXIMUM OF 4,500 SQUARE FEET AND 4 DRIVE-THRU LANES ON APPROXIMATELY 3.12 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND ELIZABETH LANE, AS DESCRIBED THEREIN (COUNCIL DISTRICT 11), WITH A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS AND A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT OF $123,153 IN FAIR SHARE FUND SECTOR 6.1, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 655, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
12. 2008-195 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT APPLICATION AND CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND CHRISTIAN HEALING MINISTRIES, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION, FOR A PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS "CHRISTIAN HEALING MINISTRIES - NON RESIDENTIAL" (CCAS/CRC NO. 51440), CONSISTING OF A CHURCH WITH A MAXIMUM OF 59,6000 SQUARE FEET ON APPROXIMATELY 57.8 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON DUNN AVENUE BETWEEN BRADDOCK ROAD AND BRIDGES ROAD, AS DESCRIBED THEREIN (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8), WITH A TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS AND A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT OF $233,138 IN FAIR SHARE FUND SECTOR 6.2, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 655, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
13. 2008-196 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING, AND/OR DISCLAIMING, PORTIONS OF HEAVENLY ANGEL LANE AND BENTON STREET, A RIGHT-OF-WAY CREATED BY PLAT OF DUVAL CITY, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 9, OF THE CURRENT PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 11, AT THE REQUEST OF MAIN STREET JAX, LLC, TO ALLOW FOR FUTURE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
14. 2008-197 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LANE T. BURNETT AS A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE WATERWAYS COMMISSION, REPLACING JAMES BAILEY, JR. AS A GENERAL PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 95, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST TERM EXPIRING MARCH 10, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
15. 2008-198 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING EDWARD J. FLEMING, JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE WATERWAYS COMMISSION, REPLACING JOHN LOWE AS A GENERAL PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 95, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A FIRST TERM EXPIRING MARCH 10, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
16. 2008-199 A RESOLUTION HONORING, COMMENDING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS AND THEIR SUPERVISORY, TECHNICAL AND SUPPORT STAFF DURING NATIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS WEEK, WHICH IS FROM APRIL 13, 2008 TO APRIL 19, 2008; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
17. 2008-200 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING DONNA DEEGAN, EDITH PEREZ, M. D., JEFF GALLOWAY, MAYO CLINIC, AND THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE INAUGURAL RUNNING OF THE 26.2 WITH DONNA: THE NATIONAL MARATHON TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
18. 2008-201 A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING AND HONORING THE LIFE AND CIVIC CAREER OF CHARLES S. "JOHNNY" MUSSALLEM JR.; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
19. 2008-202 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 602 (ETHICS CODE), PART 4 (CONFLICTS OF INTEREST), SECTION 602.403 (MOONLIGHTING PROVISIONS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO DEFINE SECONDARY BUSINESS INTERESTS, TO REQUIRE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE, TO LIMIT THE PERSONS INCLUDED IN THE POSTED REGISTRY, AND TO EXCLUDE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES WHO COMPLY WITH THE SHERIFF'S WRITTEN DIRECTIVES ON SECONDARY EMPLOYMENT; AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC RECORD KEEPING; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
20. 2008-203 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT APPLICATION AND CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND PALM POINTE HOLDINGS, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR A PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS "DUNN CREEK TOWNHOMES" (CCAS/CRC NO. 51159), CONSISTING OF A MAXIMUM OF 360,500 SQUARE FEET OF WAREHOUSE USES AND 64,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL USES ON APPROXIMATELY 36.0 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF ZOO PARKWAY AND WEST OF 9A, AS DESCRIBED THEREIN (COUNCIL DISTRICT 11), WITH A TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS AND A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT OF $3,020,429 IN FAIR SHARE FUND SECTOR 6.1, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 655, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
21. 2008-204 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $100,000 FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A HYDROLOGY STUDY REPORT ON THE FORECASTED EFFECTS OF THE WITHDRAWAL OF MILLIONS OF GALLONS OF WATER FROM THE ST. JOHNS RIVER; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
22. 2008-205 A RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING ALLAN P. CLARK, PARTNER OF FOLEY & LARDNER, LLP FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CIVIC AND BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
23. 2008-206 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL, GROUP 2 AT LARGE; DECLARING THE VACANCY; PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 9.03 AND 15.02 OF THE CHARTER, AND SECTION 350.103 ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING THAT PURSUANT TO COURT ORDER, THE CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE ARE ROBERT J. HARMS AND THERESA GRAHAM; PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY AUGUST 26, 2008, IN CONJUNCTION WITH COUNTYWIDE ELECTIONS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ON THAT DAY; PROVIDING A CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION, IF NECESSARY, IN THE EVENT THAT OTHER CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT OFFICALS RESIGN TO RUN FOR ANOTHER ELECTED OFFICE AND THEIR OFFICES BECOME VACANT, WITH QUALIFYING FOR THOSE NEW VACANCIES SET FOR NOON ON MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008, THROUGH NOON ON FRIDAY JUNE 20, 2008, AND WITH A FIRST ELECTION FOR THE CONTINGENCY ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY AUGUST 26, 2008, AND A GENERAL ELECTION, IF NECESSARY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008; PROVIDING ALL ELECTED OFFICERS TO ASSUME OFFICE UPON CERTIFICATION OF THEIR ELECTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
24. 2008-207 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR THE APPLICATION BY RIVERSIDE AVONDALE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FOR PURPOSES OF REVITALIZING AND STRENGTHENING THE RIVERSIDE AVONDALE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AREA BY PROVIDING LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES WITH HOME OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
25. 2008-208 A RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING BONNIE GRISSETT ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS THE RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
26. 2008-209 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 460 (HEALTH CODE), ORDINANCE CODE, TO AUTHORIZE ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE CHAPTER 609, ORDINANCE CODE CITATION PROCESS; TO CREATE A NEW PART 3 (TEMPORARY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING PERMITS) TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR PERMITTING AND REGULATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS ASSOCIATED WITH CITY-SANCTIONED EVENTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 123 (PUBLIC FEES), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR TEMPORARY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS ASSOCIATED WITH CITY-SANCTIONED EVENTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 609 TO AUTHORIZE ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER 460, ORDINANCE CODE; REQUIRING TRANSMITTAL TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
27. 2005-1161 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE APPEALS OF THE FINAL ORDERS ISSUED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR ZONING EXCEPTION E-05-57 AND ITS COMPANION WAIVER WLD-05-27 REQUESTED BY ANITA NICKOLA, TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON AND OFF PREMISES CONSUMPTION (4COP) AND TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND A CHURCH OR SCHOOL FROM 1500 FEET TO 450 FEET ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14003 BEACH BOULEVARD, PURSUANT TO SECTION 656.141, ORDINANCE CODE; ADOPTING RECOMMENDED FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE LAND USE AND ZONING COMMITTEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/11/2005 - Introduced: LUZ; 10/25/2005 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: March 04, 2008
The Floor Leader moved the Amendment(s). The motion CARRIED by the two-thirds vote.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED as AMENDED, Granting the Appeal.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Corrigan, Lee, Shad, Webb, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved the Amendment(s). The motion CARRIED by the two-thirds vote.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED as AMENDED, Granting the Appeal.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
NAYS - Johnson, Yarborough, ( 2 )
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28. 2008-11 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE APPEAL OF A FINAL ORDER ISSUED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING A MINOR MODIFICATION TO AN APPROVED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT MM-2007-21 AS REQUESTED BY MLG/ORTEGA CONDOMINIUMS, LLC, MLG/ORTEGA PARENT, LLC, AND MARINA AT ORTEGA LANDING, INC., TO INCREASE THE HEIGHT OF THE WESTERN MOST RESIDENTIAL BUILDING FROM FIVE TO SIX STORIES AND FROM 55 FEET TO 65 FEET ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HERSCHEL STREET AND LAKESIDE DRIVE (R.E. NOS. 093308-0000, 094167-0000, 094168-0000 AND 094170-0000), PURSUANT TO SECTION 656.141, ORDINANCE CODE; ADOPTING RECOMMENDED FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE LAND USE AND ZONING COMMITTEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/8/2008 - Introduced: LUZ; 1/22/2008 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: February 05, 2008
The Floor Leader moved the Amendment(s). The motion CARRIED by the two-thirds vote.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED as AMENDED, Granting the Appeal.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Jones, Shad, Webb, ( 3 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: March 04, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE, Denying the Waiver.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Corrigan, Lee, Yarborough, ( 4 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved the Amendment(s). The motion CARRIED by the two-thirds vote.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED as AMENDED, Denying the Appeal.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
NAYS - Shad, ( 1 )
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29. 2007-1194 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WAIVER OF MINIMUM ROAD FRONTAGE APPLICATION WRF-07-27 LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 AT 1465 CATHY TRIPP LANE NORTH, BETWEEN OLD PLANK ROAD AND JONES ROAD (R.E. NO. 004675-0100) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY GREG WAYNE STRAYER, REQUESTING TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM ROAD FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS FROM 80 FEET TO 0 FEET IN ZONING DISTRICT RR (RESIDENTIAL RURAL), AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/13/2007 - Introduced: LUZ; 11/27/2007 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ; 12/11/2007 - PH Only
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: March 04, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE, Grant the Waiver.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Corrigan, Lee, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved the AMENDMENT(S).
The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED as AMENDED, Granting the Waiver.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
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30. 2007-1308 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WAIVER OF MINIMUM ROAD FRONTAGE APPLICATION WRF-07-30 LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12 AT 6865 LENOX AVENUE, BETWEEN OLD MIDDLEBURG ROAD AND MEMORIAL PARK ROAD (R.E. NO. 010725-0000) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY COX RADIO, INC., REQUESTING TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM ROAD FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS FROM 50 FEET TO 0 FEET IN ZONING DISTRICT CCG-1 (COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY/GENERAL-1), AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 12/11/2007 - Introduced: LUZ; 1/8/2008 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ; 1/22/2008 - PH Only
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: March 04, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE, Grant the Waiver.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Corrigan, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved to AMEND and APPROVE, to Grant the Waiver.
The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
NAYES – Fussell ( 1 )
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31. 2008-41 AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 8.60 ACRES LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 ON BETHEL ROAD BETWEEN BETHEL ROAD AND INTERSTATE 295 (R.E. NOS. 012399-000, 012547-0000, 012649-000, 012650-0000, 012651-0000, 012652-0000, AND 012653-0000), AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY RAY LANE, FROM RLD-G (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY-G) DISTRICT TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE, TO PERMIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES, AS DESCRIBED IN THE APPROVED WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND SITE PLAN FOR THE SWEETWATER PARK PUD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/22/2008 - Introduced: LUZ; 2/12/2008 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ; 2/26/2008 - PH Only
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: March 04, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Corrigan, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved the AMENDMENT(S).
The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED as AMENDED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
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32. 2008-45 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WAIVER OF MINIMUM ROAD FRONTAGE APPLICATION WRF-08-01 LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 11 AT 11593 ALTA CIRCLE EAST, BETWEEN ALDERSGATE ROAD AND PORT JACKSONVILLE PARKWAY (PORTION OF R.E. NO. 108442-0055) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY RHONDA H. GRIFFIN, REQUESTING TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM ROAD FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS FROM 240 FEET TO 0 FEET IN ZONING DISTRICT RR (RESIDENTIAL RURAL), AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/22/2008 - Introduced: LUZ; 2/12/2008 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ; 2/26/2008 - PH Only
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: March 04, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE, Grant the Waiver.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Corrigan, Lee, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved the AMENDMENT(S).
The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED as AMENDED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
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33. 2008-15 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JAMES MINION AS A MEMBER OF THE DUVAL COUNTY ELECTION ADVISORY PANEL, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 59, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND TERM ENDING APRIL 16, 2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/8/2008 - Introduced: R; 1/22/2008 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Fussell, Jabour, Lee, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
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34. 2008-43 AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.31 ACRES LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 AT 4165 LORENZO COURT, BETWEEN LEONNIE ROAD AND LORENZO COURT, (R.E. NO. 030147-0438) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY DOUG SHUMAN, FROM RLD-G (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY-G) DISTRICT TO RMD-B (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY-B) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/22/2008 - Introduced: LUZ; 2/12/2008 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ; 2/26/2008 - PH Only
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Corrigan, Jones, Lee, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 7 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
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35. 2008-44 AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.34 ACRES LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 AT 4237 MONCRIEF ROAD, BETWEEN LEONNIE ROAD AND KEN KNIGHT DRIVE, (R.E. NO. 029865-0120) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY DOUG SHUMAN, FROM RLD-G (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY-G) DISTRICT TO RMD-B (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY-B) DISTRICT, AS DEFINED AND CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/22/2008 - Introduced: LUZ; 2/12/2008 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ; 2/26/2008 - PH Only
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ZONING: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Corrigan, Jones, Lee, Shad, Webb, Yarborough, ( 6 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
36. 2008-68 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE COUNCIL RULES; AMENDING RULE 3.103 (INTRODUCTION OF BILLS), COUNCIL RULES, TO DELETE THE AUTOMATIC SPONSORSHIP OF ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ANY RESOLUTION WHICH RECOGNIZES OR COMMENDS AN ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL, OR RECOGNIZES OR ESTABLISHES A DAY, WEEK OR MONTH IN HONOR OF A PERSON OR EVENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: R; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Fussell, Jabour, Lee, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
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37. 2008-92 AN ORDINANCE ALLOCATING $422,594.40 IN REVENUES FROM DEVELOPMENTS OF REGIONAL IMPACT (DRI) FOR EMPLOYER-ASSISTED DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE FUND (EADAF) PROGRAMS, ORIGINALLY DEPOSITED INTO THE CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OPERATING ACCOUNT AND SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSFERRED TO FUND BALANCE AT THE CLOSE OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, TO: ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER DRI-EADAF RESERVES ACCOUNT, APPROVED BY COUNCIL IN ORDINANCE 2001-411-E ($202,435.95); BARTRAM PARK DRI-EADAF RESERVES ACCOUNT, APPROVED BY COUNCIL IN ORDINANCE 2000-451-E ($18,158.45); AND, NOCATEE DRI-EADAF RESERVES ACCOUNT, APPROVED BY COUNCIL IN ORDINANCE 2001-13-E ($202,000.00), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-074; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: F,RCD; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Gaffney, Graham, Joost, ( 4 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
38. 2008-93 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,916.66 FROM THE RECORDING FEES TECHNOLOGY ACCOUNT TO THE STATE ATTORNEY'S TECHNOLOGY FUND TO REPLACE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT WHICH WAS AUTHORIZED IN 2007 BUT WHICH REVERTED TO THE RECORDING FEES TECHNOLOGY ACCOUNT AT THE END OF 2007 WHEN THE PURCHASE REQUISITION FOR THE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT WAS ERRONEOUSLY CANCELLED BY THE PROCUREMENT DIVISION, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-075; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: F,PHS; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Holt, Hyde, Joost, Redman, ( 4 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
39. 2008-94 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A PRIVATE SECTOR GRANT FROM THE FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY; MAKING FINDINGS; APPROPRIATING $10,000 IN PRIVATE FUNDS DONATED BY FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY TO THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS AND EQUIPMENT, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 08-078; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A GRANT COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS WITH FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: F,PHS; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Holt, Hyde, Jones, Joost, Redman, Yarborough, ( 6 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
40. 2008-95 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") OF A (I) FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMONG SOUTH SHORE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC ("DEVELOPER"), THE CITY AND THE JEDC DATED DECEMBER 7, 2005, APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2005-788-E, AND (II) FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ALLOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEVELOPER AND JEDC DATED DECEMBER 7, 2005, ALSO APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2005-788-E (COLLECTIVELY THE "AMENDMENTS") PROVIDING FOR UP TO A THREE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION DEADLINES FOR THE CONDOMINIUM TOWER PROJECT KNOWN AS THE "ST. JOHN" LOCATED ON THE SOUTH BANK OF THE ST. JOHNS RIVER DOWNTOWN; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: F,RCD; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Gaffney, Graham, Joost, ( 4 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
41. 2008-99 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC., A FOREIGN NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR LEASED OFFICE SPACE IN THE ED BALL BUILDING AT AN ANNUAL RENT OF $0.00 FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS WITH OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR PERIODS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: F,RCD; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Gaffney, Graham, Joost, ( 4 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
42. 2008-100 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A PERPETUAL EASEMENT GRANTING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, CONTROL CABINET AND SIGNAL LOOPS IN, OVER AND UNDER CITY OF JACKSONVILLE PROPERTY ON 3RD STREET/STATE ROAD A1A NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH CEDAR STREET, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 13; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: F,TEU; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Clark, Holt, Jones, Redman, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
43. 2008-101 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A TEMPORARY EASEMENT GRANTING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT IN, OVER AND UNDER A CITY OF JACKSONVILLE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG HECKSCHER DRIVE NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH SHAD CREEK DRIVE, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 11, TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE STRUCTURES ON STATE ROAD 105/HECKSCHER DRIVE AND THE HARMONIZATION OF DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: F,TEU; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Clark, Holt, Jones, Redman, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
44. 2008-102 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, (1) A TEMPORARY EASEMENT GRANTING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT), AND (2) A PERPETUAL EASEMENT GRANTING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT TO FDOT, IN, OVER AND UNDER THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG OVELLA ROAD NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH BLANDING BOULEVARD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 14, FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A DRAINAGE PIPE AND THE HARMONIZATION OF DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: F,TEU; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Clark, Holt, Jones, Redman, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
45. 2008-103 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A TEMPORARY EASEMENT GRANTING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT IN, OVER AND UNDER A CITY OF JACKSONVILLE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG HIGHWAY AVENUE NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH VICTORIA STREET, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR: REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING BRIDGE WITH A REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERT, INCLUDING APPROACH SLABS, GUARDRAIL AND ROADWORK; REALIGNMENT OF A DITCH; UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS; AND, MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: F,TEU; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Clark, Holt, Jones, Redman, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
46. 2008-104 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A PERPETUAL EASEMENT GRANTING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF A BRIDGE BOX CULVERT AND ASSOCIATED DRAINAGE STRUCTURES IN, OVER AND UNDER THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG ST. JOHNS AVENUE NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH MONTGOMERY PLACE, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 14; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: F,TEU; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Clark, Holt, Jones, Redman, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
47. 2008-105 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT APPLICATION AND CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND SSC 91.6 JACKSONVILLE PECAN PARK, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR A PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS "SETZER PARCEL - INDUSTRIAL" (CCAS/CRC NO. 51158), CONSISTING OF A MAXIMUM OF 810,000 SQUARE FEET OF WAREHOUSE USES ON APPROXIMATELY 92.2 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON MAIN STREET BETWEEN BIRD ROAD AND CASTLEBERRY ROAD, AS DESCRIBED THEREIN (COUNCIL DISTRICT 11), WITH A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS AND A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT OF $1,231,581 IN FAIR SHARE FUND SECTOR 6.1, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 655, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: TEU; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Clark, Holt, Jones, Redman, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
48. 2008-111 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND EMMANUEL TEMPLE OF JACKSONVILLE, INC. FOR THE JOINT USE OF A DRAINAGE POND AS PART OF THE OLD MIDDLEBURG ROAD (WILSON BOULEVARD TO HERLONG ROAD) BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN II PROJECT, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: F,TEU; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Clark, Holt, Jones, Redman, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
49. 2008-112 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT APPLICATION AND CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND KENDALL TOWN WEST, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR A PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS "KENDALL WEST RETAIL" (CCAS/CRC NO. 50409), CONSISTING OF A SHOPPING CENTER WITH A MAXIMUM OF 83,076 SQUARE FEET ON APPROXIMATELY 134.82 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WESTSIDE OF THE SOUTHSIDE CONNECTOR, BETWEEN REGENCY SQUARE BOULEVARD AND MERRILL ROAD, AS DESCRIBED THEREIN (COUNCIL DISTRICT 1), WITH A TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS AND A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT OF $1,231,136 IN FAIR SHARE FUND SECTOR 2.2, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 655, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: TEU; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Clark, Holt, Jones, Redman, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
50. 2008-113 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT APPLICATION AND CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND K TWO K, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION, FOR A PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS "NEW KINGS COMMONS - RETAIL & WAREHOUSE" (CCAS/CRC NO. 50000), CONSISTING OF A SHOPPING CENTER WITH A MAXIMUM OF 10,000 SQUARE FEET AND 50,000 SQUARE FEET OF MINI-WAREHOUSE USES ON APPROXIMATELY 6.329 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SYCAMORE STREET AND US 1, AS DESCRIBED THEREIN (COUNCIL DISTRICT 11), WITH A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS AND A FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT OF $215,605 IN FAIR SHARE FUND SECTOR 6.2, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 163.3180(11) & 163.3180(16), FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 655, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: TEU; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Clark, Holt, Jones, Redman, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
51. 2008-114 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING FEE SIMPLE TITLE THROUGH CONDEMNATION BY RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN IN A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN COUNCIL DISTRICTS 11 AND 14 IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE COLLINS ROAD (SHINDLER DRIVE TO OLD MIDDLEBURG ROAD) PROJECT, AS PART OF THE BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN II; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL TO INSTITUTE APPROPRIATE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: F,TEU; 2/26/2008 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Clark, Holt, Jones, Redman, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
52. 2008-115 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER KEVIN HYDE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE JACKSONVILLE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, REPRESENTING THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR A TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: R; 2/26/2008 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Fussell, Jabour, Lee, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
53. 2008-116 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF ROBIN S. ROBBINS AS CHIEF OF THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR RETROACTIVITY TO FEBRUARY 4, 2008; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: R; 2/26/2008 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Jabour, Lee, Webb, Yarborough, ( 4 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
54. 2008-117 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING RAMIRO F. ONATE AS A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE SMALL AND EMERGING BUSINESS ("JSEB") MONITORING COMMITTEE, AS A JSEB CONTRACTOR, PURSUANT TO SECTION 126.607(c), ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND TERM EXPIRING APRIL 30, 2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: R; 2/26/2008 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Jabour, Lee, Webb, Yarborough, ( 4 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
_____________________
55. 2008-118 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING ELIZABETH G. MEANS AS A MEMBER OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 501, ORDINANCE CODE, FOR A SECOND TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: R; 2/26/2008 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Jabour, Lee, Webb, Yarborough, ( 4 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
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56. 2008-119 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF WESLEY A. "WES" BENWICK AS A MEMBER OF THE TAXATION, REVENUE AND UTILIZATION OF EXPENDITURES (TRUE) COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 57, ORDINANCE CODE, REPLACING GARY LOONEY FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2008, FOLLOWED BY A FIRST FULL TERM BEGINNING JULY 1, 2008, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: R; 2/26/2008 - Read 2nd & Rereferred; R
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Corrigan, Jabour, Lee, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
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57. 2008-121 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, A PERPETUAL EASEMENT GRANTING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, CONTROL CABINET AND SIGNAL LOOPS IN, OVER AND UNDER THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG PENMAN ROAD NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH ATLANTIC BOULEVARD, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 13; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 2/12/2008 - Introduced: F,TEU; 2/26/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Lee, Shad, ( 6 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: March 04, 2008
Recommend to APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Bishop, Clark, Holt, Jones, Redman, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved APPROVAL. The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
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58. 2008-58 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,325,940 FROM BANKING FUND LOAN PROCEEDS AND $384,207 FROM THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OPERATING BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMARK VOTER ASSISTANCE TERMINALS FOR VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES, IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTIONS 101.56062 AND 101.56075, FLORIDA STATUTES, AS INITIATED BY AMENDED B.T. 08-062; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 1/22/2008 - Introduced: F,R; 2/12/2008 - PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,R
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: March 03, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Fussell, Jabour, Lee, Webb, Yarborough, ( 5 )
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: March 03, 2008
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Clark, Graham, Hyde, Joost, Shad, ( 5 )
REPORT OF COUNCIL: March 11, 2008
The Floor Leader moved the AMENDMENT(S).
The motion CARRIED.
Roll Call was ordered.
The Chair declared the File APPROVED as AMENDED.
AYES - Bishop, Clark, Corrigan,
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59. 2008-87 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CHAPTER 118 (PUBLIC SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS), SECTION 118.203 (PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT CRITERIA), ORDINANCE CODE, ESTABLISHING THE PRIORITY POPULATIONS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT APPROPRIATIONS OF (1) HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME PERSONS AND FAMILIES, (2) VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT, (3) ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND