Landing bill moves forward without preservation funds, but mayor may veto

[fieldafm]

Interesting snipet from the Daily Record

Regarding the Landing, the Council Auditor’s Office offered a 14-point amendment to the legislation. Landing attorney Mitch Legler agreed to a majority of it. According to Legler, he agrees with the substance of the auditor’s recommendations and only disagrees with minor verbiage.

The only real issue seemed to be the potential sale of the land on which Sleiman intends to build a surface lot. If Sleiman decides to construct a vertical parking structure, he must find temporary parking for up to 36 months. If he sells the land, the City gets repaid with interest that will be the prime rate plus 1 percent.

http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=531135

[thelakelander]

^That would only make sense if the lot is sold separately from the rest of the Landing complex.  If Sleiman sells the entire center to another retail company, the parking lot will still be needed for the Landing's tenants.

[duvaldude08]

Thank God. Let's get something done. The council has approved. peyton will veto, then the council will override and we will live happily ever after.

[Mattius92]

Thank God. Let's get something done. The council has approved. peyton will veto, then the council will override and we will live happily ever after.

I agree, why cant they just get it over with, they need a parking garage so build it.

[fieldafm]

Less than a week to go!

[Captain Zissou]

That's not the lot.  i believe it is the lot across Hogan from this one.  The one behind the Wachovia building.  I could be wrong, but I think that's the one.

[thelakelander]

You're right.  Its the lot behind the Wachovia.  Neither Sleiman or the city owns Kuhn's old parcel.

[fieldafm]

That's just the pic from today's Daily Record... just used it for effect.

[Overstreet]

Keep in mind, they don't need more parking, just dedicated parking. The only people trying to add to the parking supply is Peyton and the JEDC.

Absolutely!  Peyton wants Sleiman to build another parking garage... which this city needs like another vacant lot DT.  All the Landing needs is dedicated parking for national tenants.  Something that Rouse also wanted 23 years ago. 

..........and the city agreed to do.

The Jacksonville city government cannot be trusted. The police, firemen and storm water fee payers will probably agree.

[CS Foltz]

Overstreet.............in a short word......your right!

[thelakelander]

Progress has finally been made.  Council passed the Landing parking bill tonight.  Now the ball is in the Mayor's court.  Will he attempt to veto?

[Charles Hunter]

According to First Coast News, hizzoners office will veto - but the bill passed 17-0, enough to override, if nobody flips

[thelakelander]

How many council votes are needed to override a veto?

[Charles Hunter]

Section 6.05 Municipal Code
Any resolution or ordinance so disapproved by the mayor shall become effective only if, subsequent to its return, it shall be adopted by two-thirds of all the members of the council present at any meeting

Two-thirds of 19 would be ... 13 votes (could be 12 if 18 are present)

[reednavy]

According to First Coast News, hizzoners office will veto - but the bill passed 17-0, enough to override, if nobody flips

well that's good, shows they realize it is time to finally honor the promise made decades ago.

The you have the mayor thinking Met Park is worth the renovations, but when you compare the Jazz fest's 3s from then to where it is now, it'd be a nobrainer!