DOCSLIB.ORG

UNF Soundings Fall 1986

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
UNF Soundings Fall 1986 University of North Florida UNF Digital Commons UNF Soundings UNF Publications Fall 1986 UNF Soundings Fall 1986 University of North Florida Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/unf_soundings Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation University of North Florida, "UNF Soundings Fall 1986" (1986). UNF Soundings. 7. https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/unf_soundings/7 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the UNF Publications at UNF Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in UNF Soundings by an authorized administrator of UNF Digital Commons. For more information, please contact Digital Projects. © Fall 1986 All Rights Reserved PERSPECfiVE quality of our student body as UNF Foundation, Inc. evidenced by dramatic rises in average Pamela Y. Paul SKJ'/Acr scores and grade point President averages; the beginning of our program James P. Citrano President-E lect gospf in electrical engineering with the Charles A. Clarkson River University of Florida; expansion of our Vice President Governmental Relations •ROBI Student life Center; planning toward a Charles E. Hughes assist new $6 million gymnasium and a se­ Vice President FinanciaJ Development for tl cond phase for student housing; pro­ Hy W. Kliman •LEW gress in the development of a research Vice President and development park contiguous to Facilities Development '85) Delores M. Pass Dept our campus; and many, many more Vice President Programs en gil new and exciting plans and goals. Eleanor Ashby •ROSI In summary, two very clear ideas Edward Baker was emerge in this academic year. We are W. Ben Blackwood here. The University of North Florida is Julie C. Buckingham Jr. ' i City a vibrant, permanent fixture in James E. Cobb Ohlyne B. Coble •CINI Jacksonville and northeast Florida. We W. Patrick Cusick seni1 no longer need to apologize for what Isabelle T. Davis Patt As SOUNDINGS publisher, I'm we are and what we do. We are a Jim E. Davidson frustrated! significant force in this community for Francis I. duPont III '84 .. Past President, 1985 •ROE There simply are more good things economic and cultural development, William E. Flaherty accc about the University of North Florida and we shall continue to provide our Lowell D. Harmon mat to share with you than we have pages community with significant guidance as Elizabeth M. Head in the magazine. it anticipates an exciting and eventful David M. Hicks •TE~ William A. Hightower at C We've touched on a few of them in future. Also, our place in the com­ Curtis L. McCray Chu this issue - our new program in munity is not simply one of becoming John G. McGiffin III dire American music, ably directed by Rich a large, amorphous institution. Clearly, Walter L. Moore •ALl Matteson and made possible through we continue a process characterized by Adelaide M. Payne Thomas A. Ranney stn the generosity of Ira M. Koger; high quality. Quality in combination Jarold W. Regier Shf enhancements in our computer and in­ with managed growth at the University James T. Rice Sr. Cor formation sciences program and the is an ideal microcosm for our com­ Donna M. Self Pre imminent groundbreaking for the John munity as a whole. President UNF Alumni Association •RIC E. Mathews, Jr., Computer Science Thank you as friends and sup­ Alford C. Sinclair Building; the winning ''tradition'' en­ porters of the University of North Past President, 1983 COl Bruce A. Smathers CliJ joyed by our intercollegiate athletics Florida for your contributions to the life Past President, 1981 program and some of the exciting and growth of this institution. 1b you Jay Stein •DE we owe a debt of gratitude for helping Robert L. Stein developments in that program; our in­ Michael A. Walters stitutional commitment to the arts as us become what we are as we enter Roger H. Wiegmann, Pres1dent evidenced by our University Gallery; our 15th year of service to the citizens UNF Osprey Club and many more. of our region. Hopefully, you will agree as you Ex·Officio Members •Pre read these pages that UNF is on the Thomas E. Quinlan Executive Director c move. There are other stories that Jim C. Haywood D need to be told - and will be told in Treasurer subsequent issues of SOUNDINGS. Curtis D. Bullock •Fo Stories like the recent inauguration in Judith L. Solano Si Curtis L. McCray President October of our College of Business Ad­ UNF Faculty Association Prestdent ministration's Executive Lecture Forum NA 'lbwn­ which featured author Robert Ar send and was made possible by Mrs. Delores Pass of Associated 'Iemporary CI1 Staffing, Inc., and a member of our I I Foundation Board; the ever-increasing Ca Past President's Club Vincent W. Campbell President, 1978 Thomas P. Coonley UNF Sounding~ President, 1979, 1980 L. Earl Crittenden President, 1982 University of North Florida Fall 1986 Homer H. Humphries President, 1976, 1977 Arthur I.Jacobs President, 19 UNF PROFILE/Much More Dr. Thad Moseley President, 1972, 1973 John S. Walters Than Brick and Mortar .......................... 2 President, 1974, 1975 Planned Building Honors UNF "Founder" John E.Mathews Jr. by Tony Burke UNF Executive Staff Curtis L. McCray President/Publisher John W. Bardo UNF LIFE/Digging Into Florida's Provost & Vice President Academic Affairs ~}Janish Past ........................................... () Bernadine J. Bolden Interim Vice President UNF Students Participate in Amelia Island Archaeology Project Student Affairs Curtis D. Bullock by PR Information Specialist Tony Burke Vice President Administration & Planning Thomas E. Quinlan Vice President UNF ~CENE/The ~ound of University Relations (American) Music ................................... 10 SOUNDINGS Staff Koger-Endowed Eminent Scholar Chair Brings Jazz Emphasis to UNF H. A. Newman Jr. Managing Editor by Managing Editor H. A. Newman Jr. Paul E. Ladnier Art Director Tony Burke Dorreen A. Daly UNF ~ERVICE/Adventures in Art .......... 14 Etienne M. Lurch UNF Art Gallery Judged One of Community's Best Sandra Stra.ukas Paula Weatherby by Tony Burke Dorothy G. Johnson Contributors John E. Morrell UNF ~CENE/Taking Reasonable Risks ... 1() Production Supervisor Dorothy Roychoudhury Slow, Steady Growth Marks UNF Athletic Program Production Assistant Terry L. Medaris by H. A. Newman Jr. Photography Clifford W. Milligan Sr. Typography UNF BRIEF~ ........................................ 20 UNF Alumni Association Recent news and happenings at UNF Donna L. Self President Melanie M. Cross UNF ALUMNI ....................................... 2() Vice President-Programs Richard M. Middlekauff II News and notes about UNF's alumni and their activities Vice President-Finance/Treasurer .. Dale Fauss Vice President-Promotions UNF Osprey Club Roger H. Wiegmann President Gerald Hurst Sr. UNF SOUNDINGS is the official magazine of the University of North Florida published by the UNF Office of Public Relations. All correspondence President-Elect concerning the magazine should be mailed to UNF SOUNDINGS, Office of Public Relations, University of North Florida, 4567 St. johns Bluff Rd., S., jacksonville, FL 32216. Editorial material submitted will be considered, but will be received with the understanding that the publisher Gale E. Blackburn and editor are not responsible for loss or damage. Unsolicited manuscripts and photographic materials will not be returned unless accompanied Treasurer by a seU-addressed, stamped envelope. Articles and e1cepts may be used or reprinted, but credit must be given to both UNF SOUNDINGS Thomas C. Healy and the writer. Third class postage paid at jacksonville, Florida. Athletic Director & Associate Vice President This public document was printed at a cost of $13,766.40, or 92 cents per copy, to inform interested publics of UNF programs in teaching, University Relations research and service and of members of the UNF community who have played significant roles in those programs. 1 pROFILE Depart memb< Crime •SONDI Much more than and M marriec by Riv. a scho1 Elemen •JOHN I employ accoun •HYACL Planned Computer founde1 Science Building Continues Center been a< and Sen. Jack Mathews' UNF Legacy ject an< Negro l Womer •ANITA teacher System Chamb{ gers, ar •ROBER' director systems Ala bam for Jack Mathews, who had compiled •SUZAN: anuary's scheduled groundbreak­ an outstanding record in Duval Coun­ sales co ing for the University of North ty public schools, winning many Shield o scholastic and athletic honors, among of the l\ Florida's $4.5 million computer them, valedictorian and president of merce, I his class at Robert E. Lee High School. director~ science building- the newest ''jewel'' in He attended Emory University in Pilot Clu Atlanta on scholarship, graduating in '79 ...... UNF' s crown - might have occurred 1942. At Emory, Mathews was first •MICHAl in his class academically and was employE years from now had it not been for John president of the student body, honor as pricir society and Sigma Chi fraternity. He •SHAROl E. "Jack" Mathews, Jr. also was a member and chaired the (BSH/M rules committee of Phi Beta Kappa. fessor ru The 50,000 square foot, three­ Mathews was a freshman senator Upon graduation, Mathews receiv­ Alcohol building cluster - a pair of three­ more than two decades ago when he ed his U. S. Navy commission. In his She is a story towers hugging a one-story surveyed the educational landscape in four years of active duty during Jacksom complex that houses two 200-seat Duval County and northeast Florida World War II, he spent 26 months Northea~ auditoriums - will bear Mathews' - his home district - and found it overseas aboard the USS Kidd, serv­ Alcohol name in fitting tribute to the man wanting. At the time, Mathews called ing as communications and executive Associat whose vision and determination is the greater Jacksonville area "the officer. In the process, he was award­ ment, Cc credited by many area leaders as most educationally starved communi­ ed the Bronze Star for bringing the tion on responsible for UNF's creation 21 ty of its size in the nation.'' badly damaged ship safely into port America! years ago.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Jacksonville Port Authority: Strategic Master Plan Final Draft
    Jacksonville Port Authority: Strategic Master Plan Final Draft Prepared for: Jacksonville Port Authority 2831 Talleyrand Avenue Post Office Box 3005 Jacksonville, FL 32206-0005 Prepared by: MARTIN ASSOCIATES 941 Wheatland Avenue, Suite 203 Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 295-2428 Dames Point Marine Terminal Blount Island Marine Terminal Talleyrand Marine Terminal December 5, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. 17 I. OVERVIEW OF CURRENT MARKETS IN WHICH THE JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY OPERATES AND COMPETES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19 1. JAXPORT HISTORICAL EXISTING CARGO BASE ...................................................................................................... 19 2. EXISTING CONTAINER OPERATIONS .................................................................................................................... 21 2.1. Historical And Current Conditions ................................................................................................................ 21 2.2. JAXPORT Container Operations ...................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Community Redevelopment Area Plans
    February 2015 Community Redevelopment Area Plans Northbank Downtown CRA & Southside CRA Downtown Jacksonville Community Redevelopment Plan July 30, 2014 Acknowledgements This Community Redevelopment Plan has been prepared under the direction of the City of Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority serving in their capacity as the Community Redevelopment Agency established by City of Jacksonville Ordinance 2012-364-E. The planning effort was accomplished through considerable assistance and cooperation of the Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, the Governing Board of the Downtown Investment Authority and its Redevelopment Plan Committee, along with Downtown Vision, Inc. the City’s Office of Economic Development and the Planning and Development Department. The Plan has been prepared in accordance with the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes. In addition to those listed below, we are grateful to the hundreds of citizens who contributed their time, energy, and passion toward this update of Downtown Jacksonville’s community redevelopment plans. Mayor of Jacksonville Jacksonville City Council Alvin Brown Clay Yarborough, President Gregory Anderson, Vice-President Downtown Investment Authority William Bishop, AIA, District 2 Oliver Barakat, Chair Richard Clark, District 3 Jack Meeks, Vice-Chair Donald Redman, District 4 Craig Gibbs, Secretary Lori Boyer, District 5 Antonio Allegretti Matthew Schellenberg, District 6 Jim Bailey, Jr. Dr. Johnny Gaffney, District 7 Melody Bishop, AIA Denise Lee, District
    [Show full text]
  • NNN Leased Investment 3007 Edgewood Ave W, Jacksonville, FL
    NNN Leased Investment 3007 Edgewood Ave W, Jacksonville, FL Exclusively Offered By: Ken Gould Brian Barson, CCIM Senior Vice President/Principal Senior Vice President/Principal (949) 724-4728 (949) 724-4717 [email protected] [email protected] DISCLAIMER This Executive Summary was prepared by Lee & Associates - Newport Beach (the “Broker”) solely for prospective purchasers of 3007 Edgewood Ave W, Jacksonville, FL (the “Property”). Neither we (Lee & Associates, its brokers, employees, agents, principals, officers, directors and affiliates) nor the Owner of the Property (the “Owner”) make any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the completeness or the accuracy of the material contained herein. The information contained herein was prepared to provide a summary of unverified information to prospective purchasers and to establish only a preliminary level of interest in the Property. The information contained herein is not a substitute for a thorough due diligence investigation; you and your attorneys, advisors and consultants should conduct your own investigation of the property and transaction. The information contained herein has been obtained from the property owner or other third party and is provided to you without verification as to accuracy with respect to the size and square footage of the Property and improvements, the presence or absence of contaminating substances, PCB’s or asbestos on the Property, etc. All potential buyers must take appropriate measures to verify all of the information set forth herein. It is the sole responsibility of the prospective Buyer to confirm the size of the units, building and property. The building is being offered on an “As Is” basis - Broker and Owner shall not make any representations as to the conditions of the building.
    [Show full text]
  • The Jacksonville Downtown Data Book
    j"/:1~/0. ~3 : J) , ., q f>C/ An informational resource on Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. First Edjtion January, 1989 The Jacksonville Downtown Development Authority 128 East Forsyth Street Suite 600 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (904) 630-1913 An informational resource on Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. First Edition January, 1989 The Jackso.nville Dpwntown Development ·.. Authority ,:· 1"28 East Forsyth Street Suite 600 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (904) 630-1913 Thomas L. Hazouri, Mayor CITY COUNCIL Terry Wood, President Dick Kravitz Matt Carlucci E. Denise Lee Aubrey M. Daniel Deitra Micks Sandra Darling Ginny Myrick Don Davis Sylvia Thibault Joe Forshee Jim Tullis Tillie K. Fowler Eric Smith Jim Jarboe Clarence J. Suggs Ron Jenkins Jim Wells Warren Jones ODA U.S. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS C. Ronald Belton, Chairman Thomas G. Car penter Library Thomas L. Klechak, Vice Chairman J. F. Bryan IV, Secretary R. Bruce Commander Susan E. Fisher SEP 1 1 2003 J. H. McCormack Jr. Douglas J. Milne UNIVERSITf OF NUt?fH FLORIDA JACKSONVILLE, Flur@A 32224 7 I- • l I I l I TABLE OF CONTENTS Page List of Tables iii List of Figures ..........•.........•.... v Introduction .................... : ..•.... vii Executive SUllllllary . ix I. City of Jacksonville.................... 1 II. Downtown Jacksonville................... 9 III. Employment . • . • . 15 IV. Office Space . • • . • . • . 21 v. Transportation and Parking ...•.......... 31 VI. Retail . • . • . • . 43 VII. Conventions and Tourism . 55 VIII. Housing . 73 IX. Planning . • . 85 x. Development . • . 99 List of Sources .........•............... 107 i ii LIST OF TABLES Table Page I-1 Jacksonville/Duval County Overview 6 I-2 Summary Table: Population Estimates for Duval County and City of Jacksonville . 7 I-3 Projected Population for Duval County and City of Jacksonville 1985-2010 ...........
    [Show full text]
  • Mayport Village, Florida Illage, Florida Illage, Florida Illage, Florida
    Historic Resources Survey MaMayportyport VVillage,illage, FloridaFlorida Including: Architectural Design Guidelines, Folklore, & Traditions Submitted by Godard Design Associates, Inc. Jacksonville Beach, Florida to City of Jacksonville Planning & Development Department Historic Resources Survey - Mayport Village Historic Resources Survey of the Mayport Village Jacksonville, Florida including Architectural Design Guidelines, Folklore, & Traditions Submitted by Godard Design Associates, Inc. Jacksonville Beach, Florida to The City of Jacksonville Planning & Development Department June 30, 2000 Historic Resources Survey - Mayport Village i Table of Contents ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 SURVEY CRITERIA......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 SURVEY METHODOLOGY ......................................................................................................................................................4 ITRODUCTION TO THE SURVEY FINDINGS .............................................................................................................. 7 Additional Structures and Sites ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Cemeteries .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Jacksonville St. Augustine
    JACKSONVILLE WITH MAP and ST. AUGUSTINE MAKE DllEW S YOUR 8 HEADQUARTERS m WHEN IN JACKSONVILLE W j You will find here your Favorite Fiction* |g| 4 Books on Florida and other subjects. |g| H Complete stock Kodaks and Supplies. |g| H Everything in Souvenirs. ^ 11 45-49 W. Bay St. 46 W. Forsyth St. 22-30 W. Bay St. |$| Largest, Oldest and Best in the South PRICE 35 Cts. THE H. & W. B. DREW COMPANY, Publishers 45 West Bay Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA. LIBRARY Library OMiV^RSiTY OF MIAMI TABLE OP CONTENTS Automobile Rates, by hour 19 Automobile Roads in County 2 0 Auto and Taxi Services , 18 Baggage, Cab, Taxi and Auto Rates 19 Bird's Eye View of City 15 Bridges and Viaducts 16 Cemeteries 17 Churches 9-12 City Ordinances 19 Clubs 12 Chamber of Commerce 23 Consuls, Foreign 22 Distance to the Principal Cities in Florida by Auto . 24 Express Offices 17 Florida Game Laws 16 Fraternal Orders 13-15 Game Laws 16 Green Cove Springs 6 Hotels 21 Hospitals, Homes and Orphanages 22 Jacksonville Facts in Sentences 2 Libraries 9 Mandarin 6 Newspapers 8 Orphanages 12 Orange Park 8 Ostrich Farm 6 Parks 4 Public Buildings 9 Points of Interest for Tourists to Visit 6 Railroads 18 Rules of Traffic 19 St. Augustine 15-18 Special City Ordinances of Interest to Strangers. 19 Steamship Lines 17 Societies and Fraternal Orders 13-15 Theaters 8 Trolley Rides 5 Taxi Service 18 Telegraph and Telephone Companies 17 Weather Bureau , 16 JACKSONVILLE FACTS IN SENTENCES Location—On the St.
    [Show full text]
  • Statewide Cruise Perspective
    Florida’s Cruise Industry Statewide Perspective Executive Summary Florida has long held the distinction of being the number one U.S. cruise state, home to the top three cruise ports in the world — PortMiami, Port Everglades and Port Canaveral. However, Florida is in danger of losing this economically favorable status, with potential redeployment of the increasingly large floating assets of the cruise industry to other markets. Great future opportunity clearly exists, as the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) continues to cite the cruise industry as the fastest-growing segment of the travel industry and notes that because only approximately 24 percent of U.S. adults have ever Cruise ships at PortMiami taken a cruise vacation, there remains an enormous untapped market. Introduction As detailed in this report, the cruise industry is Recognizing the importance of the cruise industry continuing to bring new ships into service on a global to the present and future economic prosperity basis, with a focus upon larger vessels, those capable of the state of Florida, the Florida Department of of carrying as many as 4,000 or more passengers Transportation commissioned this report to furnish a per sailing – twice the capacities of the vessels statewide perspective. introduced as the first “megaships” two decades ago. The report is designed to help provide a framework While the larger vessels provide opportunities for for actions—including engagement with cruise lines greater economic impacts, they may not consistently and cruise ports and appropriate deployment of fiscal be deployed at Florida ports if the appropriate resources—to ensure that Florida retains and enhances infrastructure is not in place.
    [Show full text]
  • Jacksonville Port Authority Terminal Tariff No. 2018-A Governing Rates
    Jacksonville Port Authority Terminal Tariff No. 2018-A (Cancels Terminal Tariff No. 2018) Governing Rates, Rules and Regulations of Marine and Port Services Provided by the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) BLOUNT ISLAND MARINE TERMINAL DAMES POINT MARINE TERMINAL TALLEYRAND MARINE TERMINAL Issued By: Linda M. Williams Chief, Administration and Corporate Performance Post Office Box 3005 Jacksonville, FL 33206-0005 904-357-3009 [email protected] Issued September 21, 2018 Page 1 of 34 Effective October 1, 2018 Jacksonville Port Authority Terminal Tariff No. 2018-A (Cancels Terminal Tariff No. 2018) INDEX 31-005 Abbreviations & Symbols used in this Tariff 31-010 Application for Berth Rule 31-015 Authority Held Harmless Rule 31-020 Billing Charges Rule 31-025 Billing Information to be provided to JAXPORT 31-030 Calling Port Cargo Vessels 31-035 Calling Port Cruise Vessels 31-040 Cargo Release 31-045 Cleaning Facilities 31-050 Containers, Definition 31-055 Containers Loaded in Excess of Rated Capacity Rule 31-060 Contaminated Cargo Rule 31-065 Credit Privilege Rule 31-070 Damage to Facilities Rule 31-075 Damaged Containers Rule 31-080 Deck Watch 31-085 Direct Load & Discharge Rule 31-090 Disposition of Cargo Rule 31-095 Dockage Charges 31-100 Dockage Definition 31-105 Draying Definition 31-110 Dredging Disposal, Rule 31-115 Electric Use Charge for Non-Metered Tenants 31-120 Electric Use Charge for Reefer Plugs 31-125 Electric Use Charge for Reefer Plugs, Rule 31-130 Emergency Procedures 31-135 Equipment Operator Qualifications Rule 31-140 Equipment Rental Charges 31-145 Equipment Rental Rules 31-150 Equipment Rental Modifications Rule 31-155 Equipment Rental Request Rule 31-160 Free Time Definition, Chassis 31-165 Free Time Definition, Other than Chassis 31-170 General Application Rule 31-175 Handling, Definition 31-180 Harbor Administration Fee Issued September 21, 2018 Page 2 of 34 Effective October 1, 2018 Jacksonville Port Authority Terminal Tariff No.
    [Show full text]
  • Florida Historical Quarterly
    COVER The Chautauqua Movement which began in 1874 in upper state New York as a Sunday school assembly spread rapidly throughout the South. A Chautauqua group was founded at DeFuniak Springs, Florida, in 1884, and large crowds assembled annually to hear inspirational and scientific lectures, dramatic readings, and musical performances. This is a photograph, ca. 1913, of the train arriving in DeFuniak Springs with the visitors for the Florida Chautauqua. The original photograph is owned by Mrs. Mary Harris of DeFuniak Springs, and the copy was loaned by the John C. Pace Library, University of West Florida, Pensacola. The Florida Historical THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Volume LVIII, Number 4 April 1980 COPYRIGHT 1980 by the Florida Historical Society, Tampa, Florida. Second class postage paid at Tampa and DeLeon Springs, Florida. Printed by E. O. Painter Printing Co., DeLeon Springs, Florida. (ISSN 0015-4113) THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL QUARTERLY Samuel Proctor, Editor David Sowell, Editorial Assistant EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Herbert J. Doherty, Jr. University of Florida Michael V. Gannon University of Florida John K. Mahon University of Florida Jerrell H. Shofner University of Central Florida Charlton W. Tebeau University of Miami (Emeritus) J. Leitch Wright, Jr. Florida State University Correspondence concerning contributions, books for review, and all editorial matters should be addressed to the Editor, Florida Historical Quarterly, Box 14045, University Station, Gainesville, Florida 32604. The Quarterly is interested in articles and documents pertaining to the history of Florida. Sources, style, footnote form, original- ity of material and interpretation, charity of thought, and interest of readers are considered. All copy, including footnotes, should be double-spaced.
    [Show full text]
  • Jacksonville Port Authority
    PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT DATED JULY 16, 2018 ® NEW ISSUE BOOK-ENTRY ONLY RATINGS: Moody’s: “A2” (Stable Outlook) Fitch: “A” (Stable Outlook) In the opinion of Foley & Lardner LLP, Bond Counsel, based upon an analysis of existing laws, regulations, rulings, and court decisions and assuming, among other matters, the accuracy of certain representations and compliance with certain covenants, interest on the Series 2018B Bonds is excluded from gross income for federal income taxes purposes under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and is not an item of tax preference for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax applicable to all tax payers; provided, however, that interest on the Series 2018B Bonds is included in “adjusted current earnings” for purposes of calculating the alternative minimum tax imposed on corporations. See “TAX MATTERS” herein. $42,345,000* JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY Revenue Bonds, Series 2018B (Non-AMT) Dated: Date of Delivery Due: November 1 as shown on the inside front cover The Jacksonville Port Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2018B (Non-AMT) (the “Series 2018B Bonds”) are issuable in fully registered form without coupons initially in denominations of $5,000 and integral multiples thereof. Interest on the Series 2018B Bonds will be payable each May 1 and November 1, commencing November 1, 2018. The Series 2018B Bonds will bear interest from their date of original delivery at the rates per annum, and mature on the dates and in the principal amounts, as set forth on the inside cover page of this Official Statement. The principal of the Series 2018B Bonds is payable upon presentation and surrender of the Series 2018B Bonds when due at the office of the Paying Agent.
    [Show full text]
  • Duval County Freight & Logistics Overview
    DUVAL COUNTY FREIGHT & LOGISTICS OVERVIEW FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FDOT MISSION: THE DEPARTMENT WILL PROVIDE A SAFE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT ENSURES THE MOBILITY OF PEOPLE AND GOODS, ENHANCES ECONOMIC PROSPERITY AND PRESERVES THE QUALITY OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITIES. January 2013 Duval County FREIGHT & LOGISTICS OVERVIEW COUNTY SEAT LARGEST CITY AREA POPULATION POPULATION GROWTH RATE Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville, FL 918 square miles 864,263 11% (2000-2010) Primary Economic Development Contact: http://www.coj.net • The county seat, Jacksonville, FL is the largest city in land area in the continental United States, and continues to set itself apart with a strong economy, diverse culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. • Mayport Naval Station was commissioned in 1942 and has since grown to be the third largest fleet concentration in the United States. • Joint management agreement with national and state park services gives Jacksonville the largest urban park system in the United States. Top 5 Growing Industries INDUSTRY NET JOB CREATION 1. Finance and Insurance 8,470 2. Retail Trade 5,555 3. Health Care and Social Assistance 2,942 4. Accommodation and Food Services 2,475 5. Administrative, Support, Waste Management 1,739 and Remediation Services Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Labor Market Statistics Center. LEHD State of Florida County Reports-Quarterly Workforce Indicators 2010-2011 Largest Industry Sectors by Employment INDUSTRY SECTORS % OF WORKFORCE 1. Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 15.2% 2. Professional and Business Services 11.6% 3. Education and Health Services 9.9% Source: Enterprise Florida Major Private Sector Employers EMPLOYER BUSINESS LINE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 1. Baptist Health Hospital 8,100 2.
    [Show full text]
  • Brochure: Visitorsâ•Ž Map and Guide to Downtown Jacksonville
    downtown JACKSONVILLE compliments of the ... ADVERTISING COMMITTEE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE. FLORIDA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 133 W. Monroe St. in Hemming Park This guide to Jacksonville ond the many the ease of a native . and loving it just as delights it holds in store has been compiled to much! Take any questions this guide does not make your way about the city easier. With its answer to the friendly staff of the Tourist & help you will soon be going about town with Convention Bureau. The sweeping arm of the north-flowing St. Johns River has embraced some of the very JACKSONVILLE earliest and most exciting American history. At Fort Caroline where Jean Ribault's Hugue­ the City of Pleasant Memories nots landed, the first Protestant white woman set up housekeeping and the first white child The largest deep-water port in the South was born in '¥hat is now the United States. Atlantic • .• one of the largest hansportation Here the first battle between white races for centers in the South ... the principal gateway the possession of our country was fought . to the Florida peninsula . big in industry all of it preceeding Plymouth Rock by almost . big in commerce • . big in heart- This one hundred years! On Ft. George Island, the is Jacksonville. Kingsley Plantation was the scene of slave trading and the old slave quarters still stand. The cosmopolitan character of our industry A short drive to the north is Fernandina Beach, and culture, the hospitality of the deep South, once the home port of pirate ships. The sunken ond the friendliness of a happy people odd up skeletons of some of these are buried in the to o worm welcome for every visitor.
    [Show full text]