CALL TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDENT INVOCATION 1. MINISTER BEN CONE, III OF WORSHIP MINISTRIES OF JACKSON
ORDER CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S NOMINATION OF ANDREA JONES TO THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD. (LUMUMBA)
ORDER CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S NOMINATION OF DR. ROBERT LUCKETT, JR. TO THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD. (LUMUMBA)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI HONORING AND COMMENDING MR. ALBERT "COUNTRY BOY" LEWIS AND MR. JOHN T. LEWIS, A DYNAMIC DUO OF GOSPEL MUSIC, AS OUTSTANDING CITIZENS WHO PRESENT LIFE-CHANGING MESSAGES IN SONG. (STOKES)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI HONORING BENJAMIN CONE III, FOR OVER 20 YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO THE GOSPEL COMMUNITY AND FOR HELPING BRING GOSPEL FROM JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI TO NATIONAL RECOGNITION IN THE GOSPEL INDUSTRY. (BANKS)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI HONORING AND COMMENDING TERICA HALL IN HER AGGRESSIVE INTENTION AND ABILITY TO TUTOR STUDENTS IN THE SOUTH JACKSON COMMUNITY WHILE WINNING HER BATTLE WITH BREAST CANCER. (BANKS)
2. NOTE: "ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY." 3. ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND RICHARD MOMENT/DBA/R&L TRANSPORT, 510 NORTHPARK LANE, JACKSON, MS 39206 FOR THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING OF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11. CASE #2014-2629 - 0 JONE AVENUE/LOT E OF 1440 JONES AVENUE - $359.00. (WARD 6) (VANCE, LUMUMBA) 4. ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND VINCENT EVANS/DBA/EVANS LAWNSCAPE INDS, 2000 FRONTAGE ROAD, JACKSON, MS 39206 FOR THE BOARD UP AND SECURING OF STRUCTURE(S) AND CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING OF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11. CASE #2016-1835 - 1422 WOODDELL DRIVE - $2,119.00. (WARD 6) (VANCE, LUMUMBA) 5. ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND VINCENT EVANS/DBA/EVANS LAWNSCAPE INDS, 2000 FRONTAGE ROAD, JACKSON, MS 39206 FOR THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING OF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11. CASE #2014-1264 - 2807 GLEN DERRY STREET - $1,716.00. (WARD 4) (VANCE, LUMUMBA) 6. ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND VINCENT EVANS/DBA/EVANS LAWNSCAPE INDS, 2000 FRONTAGE ROAD, JACKSON, MS 39206 FOR THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING OF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11. CASE #2014-1957 - 0 MARLA DRIVE/LOT @ NE CORNER OF BARBARA ANN DRIVE - $796.00. (WARD 6) (VANCE, LUMUMBA)
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI ESTABLISHING THE RENAMING OF LIVINGSTON ROAD (FROM FIVE POINTS (MEDGAR EVERS BOULEVARD AT WOODROW WILSON DRIVE TO NORTHSEDE DRIVE) TO DR. AARON SHIRLEY DRIVE. (STOKES)
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI ESTABUSHING THE RENAMING OF HAMILTON STREET (FROM MILL STREET TO WEST STREET) TO CHARLES W. TISDALE DRIVE. (STOKES)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ELIGIBILITY UPDATE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI BUREAU OF SURPLUS PROPERTY. (HATCHER, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, AND THE HAWKBAN, LLC C/O BANCROFT PAPER COMPANY, 3 BANCROFT CIRCLE, MONROE, LA 71201. (HARRIS, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO OBTAIN INSURANCE IN RELATION TO THE RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ALL YEAR SPORTS GALAXY, LLC FOR THE RENTAL OF ICE RINK EQUIPMENT AT SMITH WILLS STADIUM BEGINNING ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 21, 2017, THE COST OF SAID INSURANCE NOT TO EXCEED $600.00. (HARRIS, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF GRANT FUNDS FROM JPD 2015 MEMA SPECIAL POLICE EQUIPMENT TO, LINE ITEM NONCAPITALIZED EQUIPMENT; AND FREIGHT EXPRESS & TRUCKING CHG. (VANCE, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF PERSONAL SERVICES FUNDS FROM LINE ITEM SALARIES TO LINE ITEM CAPITAL OUTLAY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. (VANCE, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE THIRTY HAND HELD RADIOS FROM MOTOROLA. (VANCE, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA, INC. FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OF JACKSON'S FIRE ALERTING SYSTEM. (RICKS, LUMUMBA)
ORDER RATIFYING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH WAGGONER ENGINEERING, INC, FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MANAGE THE CITY OF JACKSON CONSENT DECREE, CITY PROJECT NO. (ALL WARDS) (MILLER, LUMUMBA)
ORDER REVISING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/SEWER SECTION. (MILLER, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM EXTENDING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND NEEL-SCHAFFER, INC. FOR THE MUSEUM TO MARKET TRAIL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 1), FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STP-025-00(039) LPS/106367- 701000, CITYPROJECT NO. 13B4005.701. (WARD 7) (MILLER, LUMUMBA
ORDER AUTHORIZING TASK ORDER NUMBER 2 WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER CONSENT DECREE. (ALL WARDS) (MILLER, LUMUMBA)
ORDER REVISING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. (ANDERSON, LUMUMBA)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION INITIATIVE THAT WOULD GIVE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF A MUNICIPALITY THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH ONE OR MORE SPECIAL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT AN ANNUAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE USED BY THE ENCOMPASSED NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTS AND ENRICHMENTS. (LINDSAY)
ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CORPORAL DAVID SCOTT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS. (STOKES)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI SUPPORTING THE REOPENING OF THE HISTORIC PEACHES RESTAURANT ON THE HISTORIC FARISH STREET. (STOKES)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI IN SUPPORT OF THE CELEBRATION OF A HAPPY THANKSGIVING. (STOKES)
29. RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING STATE GOVERNMENT TO RESPECT CIVIL AND WORKER RIGHTS PROTECTIONS ENACTED BY MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS. (STAMPS) 30. RESOLUTION URGING THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO MODERNIZE THE LIFELINE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE HOMEWORK GAP. (STAMPS) 31. RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TO CREATE AND FUND MORE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT JOB CREATION THROUGH THE GROWTH OF SMALL BUSINESS. (STAMPS) 32. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A STRONG RULE TO STOP THE SHORT TERM, HIGH COST LOAN DEBT TRAP. (STAMPS) 33. RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEMNT TO ENACT SAFEGUARDS AGAINST ABUSES IN CONTRACTS FOR DEEDS. (STAMPS) 34. RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO A SO-CALLED "BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT" TO THE US CONSTITUTION AND CALLING FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. (STAMPS) 35. RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH A BETTER BALANCE BETWEEN RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND CIVIL RIGHTS. (STAMPS) 36. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR WORKING CHILDLESS ADULTS. (STAMPS) 37. RESOLUTION PROTESTING STATES WHICH PASS RESTRICTIVE VOTING RIGHTS LAWS. (STAMPS)
CALL TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDENT INVOCATION 1. MINISTER BEN CONE, III OF WORSHIP MINISTRIES OF JACKSON
ORDER CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S NOMINATION OF ANDREA JONES TO THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD. (LUMUMBA)
ORDER CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S NOMINATION OF DR. ROBERT LUCKETT, JR. TO THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD. (LUMUMBA)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI HONORING AND COMMENDING MR. ALBERT "COUNTRY BOY" LEWIS AND MR. JOHN T. LEWIS, A DYNAMIC DUO OF GOSPEL MUSIC, AS OUTSTANDING CITIZENS WHO PRESENT LIFE-CHANGING MESSAGES IN SONG. (STOKES)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI HONORING BENJAMIN CONE III, FOR OVER 20 YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO THE GOSPEL COMMUNITY AND FOR HELPING BRING GOSPEL FROM JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI TO NATIONAL RECOGNITION IN THE GOSPEL INDUSTRY. (BANKS)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI HONORING AND COMMENDING TERICA HALL IN HER AGGRESSIVE INTENTION AND ABILITY TO TUTOR STUDENTS IN THE SOUTH JACKSON COMMUNITY WHILE WINNING HER BATTLE WITH BREAST CANCER. (BANKS)
2. NOTE: "ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY." 3. ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND RICHARD MOMENT/DBA/R&L TRANSPORT, 510 NORTHPARK LANE, JACKSON, MS 39206 FOR THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING OF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11. CASE #2014-2629 - 0 JONE AVENUE/LOT E OF 1440 JONES AVENUE - $359.00. (WARD 6) (VANCE, LUMUMBA) 4. ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND VINCENT EVANS/DBA/EVANS LAWNSCAPE INDS, 2000 FRONTAGE ROAD, JACKSON, MS 39206 FOR THE BOARD UP AND SECURING OF STRUCTURE(S) AND CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING OF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11. CASE #2016-1835 - 1422 WOODDELL DRIVE - $2,119.00. (WARD 6) (VANCE, LUMUMBA) 5. ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND VINCENT EVANS/DBA/EVANS LAWNSCAPE INDS, 2000 FRONTAGE ROAD, JACKSON, MS 39206 FOR THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING OF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11. CASE #2014-1264 - 2807 GLEN DERRY STREET - $1,716.00. (WARD 4) (VANCE, LUMUMBA) 6. ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND VINCENT EVANS/DBA/EVANS LAWNSCAPE INDS, 2000 FRONTAGE ROAD, JACKSON, MS 39206 FOR THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING OF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACCORDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 21-19-11. CASE #2014-1957 - 0 MARLA DRIVE/LOT @ NE CORNER OF BARBARA ANN DRIVE - $796.00. (WARD 6) (VANCE, LUMUMBA)
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI ESTABLISHING THE RENAMING OF LIVINGSTON ROAD (FROM FIVE POINTS (MEDGAR EVERS BOULEVARD AT WOODROW WILSON DRIVE TO NORTHSEDE DRIVE) TO DR. AARON SHIRLEY DRIVE. (STOKES)
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI ESTABUSHING THE RENAMING OF HAMILTON STREET (FROM MILL STREET TO WEST STREET) TO CHARLES W. TISDALE DRIVE. (STOKES)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ELIGIBILITY UPDATE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI BUREAU OF SURPLUS PROPERTY. (HATCHER, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, AND THE HAWKBAN, LLC C/O BANCROFT PAPER COMPANY, 3 BANCROFT CIRCLE, MONROE, LA 71201. (HARRIS, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO OBTAIN INSURANCE IN RELATION TO THE RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ALL YEAR SPORTS GALAXY, LLC FOR THE RENTAL OF ICE RINK EQUIPMENT AT SMITH WILLS STADIUM BEGINNING ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 21, 2017, THE COST OF SAID INSURANCE NOT TO EXCEED $600.00. (HARRIS, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF GRANT FUNDS FROM JPD 2015 MEMA SPECIAL POLICE EQUIPMENT TO, LINE ITEM NONCAPITALIZED EQUIPMENT; AND FREIGHT EXPRESS & TRUCKING CHG. (VANCE, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF PERSONAL SERVICES FUNDS FROM LINE ITEM SALARIES TO LINE ITEM CAPITAL OUTLAY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. (VANCE, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE THIRTY HAND HELD RADIOS FROM MOTOROLA. (VANCE, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA, INC. FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OF JACKSON'S FIRE ALERTING SYSTEM. (RICKS, LUMUMBA)
ORDER RATIFYING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH WAGGONER ENGINEERING, INC, FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MANAGE THE CITY OF JACKSON CONSENT DECREE, CITY PROJECT NO. (ALL WARDS) (MILLER, LUMUMBA)
ORDER REVISING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/SEWER SECTION. (MILLER, LUMUMBA)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM EXTENDING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND NEEL-SCHAFFER, INC. FOR THE MUSEUM TO MARKET TRAIL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 1), FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STP-025-00(039) LPS/106367- 701000, CITYPROJECT NO. 13B4005.701. (WARD 7) (MILLER, LUMUMBA
ORDER AUTHORIZING TASK ORDER NUMBER 2 WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER CONSENT DECREE. (ALL WARDS) (MILLER, LUMUMBA)
ORDER REVISING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. (ANDERSON, LUMUMBA)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION INITIATIVE THAT WOULD GIVE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF A MUNICIPALITY THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH ONE OR MORE SPECIAL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT AN ANNUAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE USED BY THE ENCOMPASSED NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTS AND ENRICHMENTS. (LINDSAY)
ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CORPORAL DAVID SCOTT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS. (STOKES)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI SUPPORTING THE REOPENING OF THE HISTORIC PEACHES RESTAURANT ON THE HISTORIC FARISH STREET. (STOKES)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI IN SUPPORT OF THE CELEBRATION OF A HAPPY THANKSGIVING. (STOKES)
29. RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING STATE GOVERNMENT TO RESPECT CIVIL AND WORKER RIGHTS PROTECTIONS ENACTED BY MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS. (STAMPS) 30. RESOLUTION URGING THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO MODERNIZE THE LIFELINE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE HOMEWORK GAP. (STAMPS) 31. RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TO CREATE AND FUND MORE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT JOB CREATION THROUGH THE GROWTH OF SMALL BUSINESS. (STAMPS) 32. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A STRONG RULE TO STOP THE SHORT TERM, HIGH COST LOAN DEBT TRAP. (STAMPS) 33. RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEMNT TO ENACT SAFEGUARDS AGAINST ABUSES IN CONTRACTS FOR DEEDS. (STAMPS) 34. RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO A SO-CALLED "BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT" TO THE US CONSTITUTION AND CALLING FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. (STAMPS) 35. RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH A BETTER BALANCE BETWEEN RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND CIVIL RIGHTS. (STAMPS) 36. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR WORKING CHILDLESS ADULTS. (STAMPS) 37. RESOLUTION PROTESTING STATES WHICH PASS RESTRICTIVE VOTING RIGHTS LAWS. (STAMPS)