§ 590.104. Annual application and award.

(a)

Qualified Military Personnel may annually file with the Military Affairs and Veterans Department an application, on a form approved by the Division, for an Active Military Combat Duty Grant providing the following:

(1)

A certified copy of Combat Duty Orders and proof of combat service limited to a minimum of 60 days total per calendar year, or one or more days of service which have been interrupted due to being wounded in action, or other serious medical condition, and is unable to complete the time required, will be eligible;

(2)

The name and address of the property in Duval County which qualifies the QMP for the grant, along with proof of homestead exemption and proof of payment of taxes by the QMP, for the calendar year of combat duty referenced in Section 590.104(a)(1), Ordinance Code.

(b)

If the Military Affairs and Veterans Department is satisfied that the QMP is fully qualified for a grant under this program, then each qualifying QMP's application shall be approved and the QMP shall be entitled to a grant in the amount of the maximum amount authorized under Section 590.105.

(c)

The Military Affairs and Veterans Department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the Active Military Combat Duty Grant program.

(Ord. 2004-1270-E, § 1; Ord. 2005-451-E, § 1; Ord. 2005-807-E, § 10.13.A; Ord. 2013-209-E, § 40)