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Resolutions By The Board Of Directors Of Concerned Taxpayers Of Duval County

Posted on 15 February 2009

The Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County Board of Directors passed the following resolutions at its February 9th meeting:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CONCERNED TAXPAYERS OF DUVAL COUNTY IN OPPOSITION TO THE NO BID TRAIL RIDGE LANDFILL CONTRACT

Whereas multiple companies have demonstrated an interest in waste disposal services for the City of Jacksonville; and

Whereas the competitive bid process predominantly offers the taxpayers of Duval County the most cost efficient services; and

Whereas the city’s current procurement policy requires that this contract be competitively bid unless it is waived by city ordinance;

Now therefore be it resolved that the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County supports a competitive bidding process as essential to achieving the best deal for the taxpayers in regards to the Trail Ridge Landfill waste disposal contract.

Be it further Resolved that the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County supports Trail Ridge landfill contract terms that do not exceed the life of any active landfill cell and that the decision to build additional cells requires a competitive bidding process and a new contract for the life of the new cell.

Be it further finally resolved that the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County urges City Council to abide by the city procurement policy and not waive the rules requiring that the Trail Ridge waste disposal contract be competitively bid.


A RESOLUTION OF THE CONCERNED TAXPAYERS OF DUVAL COUNTY IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY ETHICS OFFICE

Whereas good ethical behavior is essential to effective government operations; and

Whereas the City Ethics Office has been effective in improving ethical standards within Jacksonville city government;

Now therefore be it resolved that the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County fully support the City Ethics Office.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CONCERNED TAXPAYERS OF DUVAL COUNTY IN OPPOSITION TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANY CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL AT TAXPAYER EXPENSE

Whereas the Jacksonville Port Authority is promoting the construction of a new cruise ship passenger embarkation facility at great cost to the taxpayers during a time of economic downturn without any commitment by ship operators to use the facility;

Now therefore be it resolved the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County urge City Council to reject all calls to build a new passenger ship facility until economic improvements justify reconsideration of this proposed taxpayer expenditure.
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