Saturday, August 28, 2010

Jacksonville City Council Action

Some of the action taken by the Jacksonville City Council Tuesday night:

Issue: Florida-Georgia game

What it means: The bill would authorize a six-year extension that would keep the annual rivalry in Jacksonville through 2016. A public hearing will be held before the council votes on the bill.

Bill No. 2010-678.

Action: Approved, 16-1 (Yarborough).

Issue: Shipyards property

What it means: In lieu of foreclosure, the owners of the Shipyards property, North Bank Developers, will instead transfer the deeds to the city. The city will receive title to 40 acres of property valued at $20 million; the company’s remaining $41 million debt to the city will be settled in bankruptcy court.

Bill No. 2010-604

Action: Approved, 16-0.

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