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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/19/2009 1:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall Auditorium
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080776. 0 Legal Office Expenses from State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund for Remainder of FY 2009 (NB)Staff RecommendationLegal Office Expenses from State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund for Remainder of FY 2009 (NB)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080783. 0080783Request for Funding - Connect Free Program (B)Staff RecommendationRequest for Funding - Connect Free Program (B) This item proposes to request City Commission authorization to provide Connect Free Program funding in the amount of $37,500 to Neighborhood Housing & Development Corporation, Inc. (NHDC) to provide water extension and connection services to its new affordable housing development, Ernie's Chips, located in northeast Gainesville. Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080794. 0 Settlement of Worker's Compensation Claim - Thomas Lewis (NB)Staff RecommendationSettlement of Worker's Compensation Claim - Thomas A. Lewis (NB) This item involves the full and final settlement of Thomas A. Lewis' workers' compensation claim(s), which will include all future medical and indemnity payments. The total settlement amount is $56,000 and represents a significant cost advantage to the City.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080796. 0 Contract for State of Florida Lobbying Services (NB) Staff RecommendationContract for State of Florida Lobbying Services (NB)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080801. 0 Reimbursement for Oversizing of Wastewater Facilities at SoHo Apartments Phase 1 (NB)Staff RecommendationReimbursement for Oversizing of Wastewater Facilities at SoHo Apartments Phase 1 (NB) Reimburse Biltmore Corporation of Gainesville, developer of SoHo Apartments Phase 1, for the oversizing of wastewater facilities in accordance with provisions of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27-179 Oversized Facilities.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080802. 0 Amendment to the Contract for Financial Advisor Services (NB)Staff RecommendationAmendment to the Contract for Financial Advisor Services (NB) Staff recommends amending the contract to Public Financial Management for the Utility's financial advisor services.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080803. 0 GenTrader Production Cost Software License (NB)Staff RecommendationGenTrader Production Cost Software License (NB) Staff recommends converting the GenTrader Production Cost Software annual license to a perpetual license. Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080777. 0 AZIE YOUNG vs CITY OF GAINESVILLE, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; EIGTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CASE NO. 01-2009-CA-75 (B)Staff RecommendationAzie Young vs. City of Gainesville, a municipal corporation; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Court Case No. 01-2009-CA-75 (B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080781. 0 CITY OF GAINESVILLE vs. O'STEEN BROTHERS, INC.; ALACHUA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT (NB)Staff RecommendationCITY OF GAINESVILLE vs. O'STEEN BROTHERS, INC.; ALACHUA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT (NB)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080806. 0 City Commission Minutes (B)Staff RecommendationCity Commission Minutes (B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
070806. 4 Rail Spur Property Liquidation (B)Staff RecommendationRail Spur Property Liquidation (B) At the City Commission meeting held on January 14, 2008, the City Commission referred disposition of the Deerhaven Rail Spur property to the Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works (RCAPW) Committee for recommendations. Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080778. 0 Sixth Street Corridor Rail Trail Project - 90% Design Presentation (B)Discussion ItemSixth Street Corridor Rail Trail Project - 90% Design Presentation (B) This item is a presentation by the Public Works engineering staff on the Sixth Street Corridor Rail Trail, which is currently at the 90% design stage.Approved as AmendedPass Action details Not available
080780. 0 Resolution Accepting Transfer of San Felasco County Park from Alachua County (B)ResolutionResolution Accepting Transfer of San Felasco County Park from Alachua County (B) This item involves a request for the City Commission to adopt the proposed resolution, which provides for the transfer of San Felasco County Park from Alachua County to the City of Gainesville.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080128. 2 Update on the Wild Spaces Public Places One-Half Cent Sales Tax Initiative's Implementation Plan for Capital Improvement Projects and Sensitive Lands Acquisition (B)Discussion ItemUpdate on the Wild Spaces Public Places One-Half Cent Sales Tax Initiative's Implementation Plan for Capital Improvement Projects and Sensitive Lands Acquisition (B) This item is an Update Referral on the Wild Spaces Public Places One-Half Cent Sales Tax Initiatives Implementation Plan for Capital Improvement Projects and Sensitive Lands Acquisition.Approved as AmendedPass Action details Not available
050196. 8 Smokey Bear Park Update (B)Discussion ItemSmokey Bear Park Acquisition (B) This item involves an update on the proposed acquisition of the State's Division of Forestry property known as Smokey Bear Park located at the corner of NE 15th Street and NE 23rd Avenue. Approved as AmendedPass Action details Not available
080805. 0 Lease In/Lease Out Termination; Financing of Capital Costs (B)Discussion ItemLease In/Lease Out Termination; Financing of Capital Costs (B) This item is in regards to the termination of the Lease In/Lease Out transaction in connection with Deerhaven Units 1 and 2.Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080813. 0 GRU Deerhaven Properties - Proposed Land Use Change Application (B)Discussion ItemGRU Deerhaven Properties - Proposed Land Use Change Application (B) This item involves a request for the City Commission to discuss a proposed land use change application for city owned properties surrounding the GRU Deerhaven Generating Station. According to Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Policy 4.4.1, an appropriate city future land use designation must be assigned to all properties that are annexed into the City of Gainesville. The approximately 2,300(+/-) acre subject property was annexed in February 2007. GRU staff proposes a change in the future land use change designation from Alachua County 'Rural/Agriculture' to City of Gainesville 'Public Facilities' (see exhibit A). The item provides an opportunity for GRU staff to receive feedback and direction from the City Commission regarding this issue.Approved as AmendedPass Action details Not available
080812. 0 Nomination - Library District Board of Trustees (B)Discussion ItemNomination - Library District Board of Trustees (B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Not available
080654. 1 State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP)-City of Gainesville Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Incentive Review and Recommendation Report Follow Up (B)Discussion ItemState Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP)-City of Gainesville Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Incentive Review and Recommendation Report Follow Up (B) This item requests the City Commission consider recommendations made by the City SHIP AHAC in their Incentive Review and Recommendation Report that was originally presented to the City Commission on December 18, 2008; and to provide staff direction regarding the recommendations. Approved as shown above (See Motion)Pass Action details Not available
080814. 0 Entrepreneurship Week - February 21-28, 2009 (B)ProclamationEntrepreneurship Week - February 21-28, 2009 (B)Heard  Action details Not available
080815. 0 Lashawn Dixon Day - February 19, 2009 (B)ProclamationLashawn Dixon Day - February 19, 2009 (B)Heard  Action details Not available
080816. 0 John and Ann Ives Day - February 19, 2009 (B)ProclamationJohn and Ann Ives Day - February 19, 2009 (B)Heard  Action details Not available
080863. 0 Citizen Comment - Jerry Williamson (B)Discussion ItemCitizen Comment - Jerry Williamson (B)Placed on File  Action details Not available
070268. 6 THE GAINESVILLE TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT (B)OrdinanceTHE GAINESVILLE TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-71 An Ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida; amending Chapter 26, Article II of the Gainesville Code of Ordinances by establishing "Divisions" for Article II; titling existing provisions as "Division 1. Generally" and creating a new Division 2 to be titled "The Gainesville Traffic Safety Enhancement Act" by establishing a red light traffic safety program; providing purpose and findings; authorizing the use and implementation of image control technologies/recorded images to enforce red light infractions; providing definitions; providing for adherence to red light traffic control signals; requiring signage; providing procedures for disposition and enforcement of infractions; providing that the registered owner of the motor vehicle involved in the violation is responsible and liable for payment of the fine; providing penalties; providing for collection of penalties and costs; providing for appeals; amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges, providing for a public awareness campaign and graAdopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)Pass Action details Not available
080784. 0 SMALL CLAIMS CASES (B)ResolutionSMALL CLAIMS CASES (B) A CONTINUING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN ANY FUTURE COUNTY COURT CLAIMS, WHICH INCLUDES SMALL CLAIMS, IN WHICH THE CITY IS NAMED AS A DEFENDANT AND TO AUTHORIZE PROSECUTION OF COUNTY COURT CLAIMS, INCLUDING SMALL CLAIMS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Adopted (Resolution)Pass Action details Not available
080791. 0 COLLECTION OF JUDGMENTS (B)ResolutionCOLLECTION OF JUDGMENTS (B) A continuing resolution of the City of Gainesville, Florida, authorizing the City Attorney's Office to file lawsuits and take other appropriate action on behalf of the City to collect money judgments; and providing an immediate effective date. B)Adopted (Resolution)Pass Action details Not available
080804. 0 GRU Electric Operations and Planning Compliance Policy and Administrative Guideline (B)ResolutionGRU Electric Operations and Planning Compliance Policy and Administrative Guideline (B) GRU is required to comply with applicable reliability standards promulgated by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and a supporting commitment from the City Commission is an important consideration by FERC as to the GRU's intent and commitment to comply Adopted (Resolution)Pass Action details Not available
080835. 0 Acceptance of US Department of Transportation FAA - AIP Grant # 3-12-0028-28-2009ResolutionAcceptance of US Department of Transportation FAA - AIP Grant # 3-12-0028-28-2009 This item seeks the City of Gainesville acceptance of a 2009 US Department of Transportation FAA - AIP Grant to the Gainesville Regional Airport in the amount of $346,816 for Phase IID renovation and rehabilitation of a portion of the passenger terminal building (construction only) at the Gainesville Regional Airport.Adopted (Resolution)Pass Action details Not available
080511. 2 Ironwood Golf Course: Report From National Golf Foundation Consulting (B)Discussion ItemIronwood Golf Course: Report From National Golf Foundation Consulting (B) This is the presentation of a report including findings and recommendations for Ironwood Golf Course prepared by National Golf Foundation Consulting. Approved as shown above (See Motion)Pass Action details Not available
080382. 2 Mom’s Kitchen Site Redevelopment (B)Discussion ItemMom's Kitchen Site Redevelopment (B) This item involves accepting a referral from the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to the City Commission to explore the acquisition of the property known as "Mom's Kitchen" and hear a presentation from Staff on the purchase of the property.Approved, as shown above (Second Motion)Pass Action details Not available
080862. 0 Purchase of Mom's Kitchen - Referral to the CRA (NB)Staff RecommendationPurchase of Mom's Kitchen - Referral to the CRA (NB)ReferredPass Action details Not available
080828. 1 Cade Museum Update (B)Discussion ItemCade Museum Update (B)Approved as AmendedPass Action details Not available
080800. 0 Commissioner Thomas Hawkins - Form Based Coding (B)Discussion ItemCommissioner Thomas Hawkins - Form Based Coding (B)Continued  Action details Not available
080834. 0 Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan - "Private Fundraising to Support Gainesville's Efforts to Address Climate Change" (B)Discussion ItemMayor Pegeen Hanrahan - "Private Fundraising to Support Gainesville's Efforts to Address Climate Change" (B)Approved as AmendedPass Action details Not available
080861. 0 Delivery/Work Vehicles - Ticketing in Neighborhoods (NB)Staff RecommendationDelivery/Work Vehicles - Ticketing in Neighborhoods (NB)ReferredPass Action details Not available



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