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FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
June 21,2011
WARREN JONES, CHAIR
CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of
Members
in Attendance: Staff Attendance:
CM Warren
Jones Chair Jessica Stephens, Legislative Asst.
CM Ray
Holt, Vice Chair Kirk
Sherman, Council Auditor
CM Ronnie Fussell Janice Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor
CM Michael Corrigan - Excused Jeff
Clements, Chief of Research
CM Kevin Hyde - Excused Peggy
Sidman, General Counsel
CM E. Denise Lee – Arrived 10:41 Steve Rohan, General Counsel
CM John Crescimbeni
Sherry Hall, Administration
Others in Attendance:
CM Gaffney (11-275) Sharel
Grissett-Macon (11-328)
CM R. Brown (11-276) Karen Chastain
(11-330)
CM Elect Greg Anderson Fred Forbes (11-349)
CM Elect Lori Boyer Rob Barton
(11-361, 366, 369)
Kelley Boree (11-273) Michael Blaylock
(11-361)
Paul Harden (11-306) Juliana Rowland
(11-361)
Wight Greger (11-326)
Bob Williams (11-327, 330)
1.
2011-275 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING
THE SANCTUARY OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC. D/B/A THE SANCTUARY ON 8TH STREET (THE
SANCTUARY), AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 118 (CITY GRANTS), ORDINANCE CODE;
FORGIVING THE SANCTUARY FOR ANY DEFICIENCIES IN MAKING ITS ANNUAL REPORT
REQUIRED BY SECTION 118.202(A), FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 CITY GRANT NO.
7500-13; DIRECTING THE REMOVAL OF THE SANCTUARY FROM THE COUNCIL AUDITOR'S
NON-COMPLIANCE LIST; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/3/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, ( 4 )
_____________________
2.
2011-272 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $2,347.40 FROM COUNTY WIDE PARK UPGRADES / MAINTENANCE REPAIRS TO
PROVIDE FUNDING TO RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC. FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
TO BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-078; PROVIDING FOR A
CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR
AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
AND RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC. FOR MANAGEMENT OF BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY
CENTER; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION
SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A FUNDING
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND RIVER REGION HUMAN
SERVICES, INC. FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER;
PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
AMENDING THE 2011-2015 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY
ORDINANCE 2010-558-E TO INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED
"COUNTYWIDE PARKS UPGRADES (PR0541-01)" AND TO REDUCE THE BUDGET FOR
THE PROJECT ENTITLED "COUNTYWIDE PARKS UPGRADES (PR0597-01)"; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/3/2011
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, ( 4 )
_____________________
3.
2011-273 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $100,000 FROM COUNTY WIDE PARK UPGRADES / MAINTENANCE REPAIRS TO
PROVIDE FUNDING TO UNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY, INC. FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS TO WESTBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-078;
PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012; APPROVING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE
AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND UNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY, INC. FOR
MANAGEMENT OF WESTBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR,
OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, A FUNDING ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE AND UNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY, INC. FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS TO WESTBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AMENDING THE 2011-2015 FIVE-YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2010-558-E TO INCREASE THE
BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "COUNTYWIDE PARKS UPGRADES
(PR0420-02)" AND TO REDUCE THE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED
"COUNTYWIDE PARKS UPGRADES (PR0597-01)"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/3/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, ( 4 )
_____________________
4.
2011-325 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 943.25, F.S., $3,677.93 IN INTEREST EARNED
ON FUNDS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING TRUST FUND TO BE USED ONLY FOR
ADVANCED AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CORRECTIONAL
OFFICERS, AS APPROVED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION
AND AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-088; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL
YEAR 2011-2012; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/7/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
_____________________
5.
2011-326 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING
A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $501,568.90 IN PROGRAM INCOME RECEIVED FROM
LOAN REPAYMENTS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM
(NSP) ADMINISTRATION STRATEGY ($130,156.89) AND TO THE NSP FINANCING MECHANISMS
STRATEGY ($371,412.01), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-083; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF
FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE
ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/7/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
_____________________
6.
2011-328 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $430,966 ($344,773 IN CONTINUATION GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND AN IN-KIND MATCH OF $86,193) TO ADD THE SECOND INCREMENT
OF FUNDING TO THE YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM, A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES DISADVANTAGED
OFFENDERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 AND 24 OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN A GED AND LEARN
AND DEVELOP VOCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS WHILE INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN DUVAL COUNTY, FOR THE GRANT PERIOD JULY 1, 2009, TO JUNE
30, 2012, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-087; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO
SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/7/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
_____________________
7.
2011-329 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S ACQUISITION OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF PROPERTY
IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL 111, REAL ESTATE NUMBER 052861-0000, BETWEEN DAVIS STREET
AND BOULEVARD STREET IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 7, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REAL ESTATE DIVISION OPTION TO PURCHASE EXECUTED BY L. J.
SPATES ON BEHALF OF HELP CENTER, INC. (SELLER), FOR $196,300 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ACQUIRING ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE AND
RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS AROUND SHANDS HOSPITAL BETWEEN DAVIS STREET AND
BOULEVARD STREET AS PART OF THE 11TH & 12TH STREET R/W DRAINAGE PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/7/2011
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
_____________________
8. 2011-330 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE
INTERIM LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
_____________________
9.
2011-331 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE AND CORPORATION
SECRETARY, TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL WITH THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH FOR
BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/7/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
_____________________
10.
2011-332 AN ORDINANCE MAKING
FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OR HER
DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN ACCESS AGREEMENT ON THE CITY'S BEHALF WITH THE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) TO PERFORM SAMPLING AT RAYMOND E. DAVIS
PARK; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT ASSIGNED TO MANAGE
A PARTICULAR PROPERTY NEEDED FOR ACCESS, OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE
FUTURE ACCESS AGREEMENTS ON THE CITY'S BEHALF TO PERFORM ASSESSMENTS AT OTHER
CITY OWNED PROPERTIES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/7/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
_____________________
11.
2011-349 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO
EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT
WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, D/B/A SOUTHLAND
WASTE SYSTEMS OF JACKSONVILLE ("SOUTHLAND WASTE"), TO PROVIDE FOR
AUTOMATED SERVICES AND TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR FIVE YEARS; TO EXECUTE A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING RECYCLING CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA,
D/B/A SOUTHLAND RECYCLING SERVICES ("SOUTHLAND RECYCLING") TO EXTEND
THE TERM FOR SIX YEARS; TO AMEND THE CITY ORDINANCE CODE TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGES
RELATED TO AUTOMATED SERVICES, AS SET FORTH ON EXHIBIT 3; WAIVING CONFLICTING
PORTIONS OF SECTION 126.202 (COMPETITIVE SEALED BID), ORDINANCE CODE; AND WAIVING
CONFLICTING PORTIONS OF SECTION 382.308 (PROCUREMENT OF WASTE SERVICES),
ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/7/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
_____________________
12.
2011-356 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO
EXECUTE AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT BY WHICH THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
("RED CROSS") GRANTS TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") A
PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND ACCESS IN, OVER,
UNDER, UPON AND THROUGH PROPERTY OWNED BY RED CROSS AND LOCATED IN COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF JEDC TO MAKE TECHNICAL
CHANGES TO THE EASEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/7/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
_____________________
13.
2011-358 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $449,470 FROM SOUTEL/MONCRIEF CRA TID FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
FOR UTILITY, SEWER AND DRAINAGE EXPANSION ON US-1 FROM I-295 TO 14TH STREET AND
IN THE LONNIE MILLER PARK AREA, LOCATED AT 7689 PRICE LANE, JACKSONVILLE,
FLORIDA, IN COUNCIL DISTRCIT 10; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/7/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
_____________________
14.
2011-359 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $35,000 FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD TRUST FUND TO
ALLOW THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD ("EPB") TO SPONSOR AND
CONTRIBUTE $35,000 TO THE TREE HILL NATURE CENTER ENERGY EFFICIENCY
DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS, PART 1 GEOTHERMAL HEATING AND COOLING PROJECT, AS
INITIATED BY B.T. 11-098; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR
2011-2012; PROVIDING FOR INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS TO TREE HILL NATURE CENTER FOR
WORK PERFORMED; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; 6/7/2011 - Read 2nd &
Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
_____________________
15.
2011-361 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE FEE SIMPLE PARCELS IDENTIFIED AS REAL ESTATE NUMBERS
074828-0000, 074829-0000, 074830-0000, 074832-0000; 074834-0000, 074836-0000,
074837-0000, 074838-0000, 074839-0000, 074840-0000, 074843-0000, 074844-0000,
074846-0000, AND 074859-0000, LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, TO BE SURPLUS TO
THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION
SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A LAND CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT ALL RELATED CLOSING DOCUMENTS
CONVEYING FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO SUCH PARCELS FROM THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO THE
JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (JTA) FOR USE IN THE REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION CENTER (RTC) AT NO COST IN LIEU OF A $5 MILLION CASH
CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO THE RTC PROJECT; WAIVING THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 122.424 (APPRAISAL/ASSESSED VALUE OVER $25,000),
ORDINANCE CODE, TO ALLOW CONVEYANCE OF SAID PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY TO JTA AT
NO COST; AMENDING THE 2011-2015 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED
BY ORDINANCE 2010-558-E TO DELETE THE PROJECT ENTITLED "JRTC (JACKSONVILLE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER) BUS"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/7/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Holt, Jones,
Lee, ( 4 )
NAYS - Crescimbeni, ( 1 )
_____________________
16.
2011-365 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ("SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT")
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC"), AND PROJECT RIVERWATCH, LLC
("RIVERWATCH") TO PROVIDE FOR (I) THE RELEASE OF THE PARTIES' MUTUAL
OBLIGATIONS UNDER A 2007 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND RIVERWATCH
REQUIRING RIVERWATCH TO CONSTRUCT A PARKING GARAGE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
THE INTERSECTION OF BAY AND HOGAN STREETS AND REQUIRING THE CITY TO PROVIDE
$3.5 MILLION IN INCENTIVES UPON THE COMPLETION OF SUCH GARAGE AND OVER $2
MILLION IN ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES THEREAFTER FOR A PARKING VALIDATION PROGRAM TO
BENEFIT JACKSONVILLE LANDING PATRONS, (II) RIVERWATCH'S CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY,
AT NO COST TO THE CITY, OF THE "SISTER CITIES PARCEL" THAT THE CITY
PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED TO RIVERWATCH'S PREDECESSOR HUMANA MEDICAL PLAN, INC. IN
2002, AND (III) THE CITY'S DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE OF ITS PENDING DUVAL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURT CASE AGAINST RIVERWATCH FOR FAILING TO CONSTRUCT THE PARKING
GARAGE, IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE FOREGOING MUTUAL RELEASES AND PROPERTY
CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY, AND IN LIGHT OF THE DEFENDANT RIVERWATCH'S RECEIVERSHIP
IN MINNESOTA FEDERAL COURT WITH NUMEROUS COMPETING CREDITORS' CLAIMS AND THE
MINNESOTAL FEDERAL COURT'S STAY OF THE CITY'S UNSECURED CLAIM PENDING
RESOLUTION OF THE COMPETING CREDITORS' CLAIMS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE ABOVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND TRANSACTION, AND
AUTHORIZING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE DOCUMENTS; DESIGNATING THE JEDC AS
CONTRACT MONITOR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
; 6/7/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 20, 2011
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
_____________________
17.
2011-366 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE (I} THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("PARADOR
AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY") AND
DEVELOPER PARADOR PARTNERS, LLC ("PARADOR"), AND (II) THE RESTRICTIVE
COVENANTS AND PARKING RIGHTS AGREEMENT, OPTION AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
DESCRIBED IN THE PARADOR AGREEMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF STRENGTHENING THE URBAN
CORE BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL DOWNTOWN PARKING FOR OFFICE, RETAIL AND VISITATION
USES, INCLUDING BY RESERVING SHORT TERM PARKING SPACES FOR THE BENEFIT OF
LANDING RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT PATRONS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN
A NEW APPROXIMATELY 500-SPACE PARKING GARAGE ("PARADOR GARAGE") TO
SERVE THE ADJACENT SUNTRUST BUILDING AND PROVIDE PUBLIC PARKING FOR AREA RETAIL
ESTABLISHMENTS INCLUDING THE LANDING, WHICH GARAGE WILL BE CONSTRUCTED BY
PARADOR ON THE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE
INTERSECTION OF BAY AND HOGAN STREETS IN DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE; AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $3.5 MILLION FOR A CITY GRANT TO PARADOR UPON THE OPENING OF
THE PARADOR GARAGE; AUTHORIZING A PARKING VALIDATION PROGRAM GRANT
("PARKING VALIDATION PROGRAM") TO ENABLE PARADOR TO PROVIDE PARKING
DISCOUNTS TO LANDING RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT PATRONS WHO PARK IN THE PARADOR
GARAGE, WITH THE CITY CONTRIBUTING UP TO $132,250 PER YEAR BEGINNING IN THE
SIXTH YEAR AFTER THE OPENING OF THE PARADOR GARAGE AND CONTINUING UNTIL MARCH
13, 2031, FOR A TOTAL AGGREGATE MAXIMUM CITY GRANT OF $1,587,000 FOR THE
PARKING VALIDATION PROGRAM, PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT THE PARKING VALIDATION
PROGRAM IS CONTINGENT UPON (A) THE APPROVAL OF THE PARADOR AGREEMENT BY
JACKSONVILLE LANDING INVESTMENTS, LLC ("JLI"), THE CURRENT TENANT
UNDER THE DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 3, 1985
BETWEEN THE CITY AND JLI'S PREDECESSOR, AS AMENDED, FOR THE LEASE OF THE
LANDING UNDERLYING AND SURROUNDING THE LANDING BUILDINGS ("LANDING
LEASE"), AND (B) JLI'S RELEASE OF ITS PRESENT RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT ITS OWN
PARKING GARAGE IN A DEFINED AREA OF DOWNTOWN AND RECEIVE SIMILAR CITY
INCENTIVES PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE LANDING LEASE
DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2007; AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO GRANT PARADOR A FIVE-YEAR
OPTION TO PURCHASE THE "SISTER CITIES PARCEL" LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF BAY AND WATER STREETS, PURSUANT TO THE
TERMS OF THE OPTION AGREEMENT ("OPTION AGREEMENT") ATTACHED TO THE
PARADOR AGREEMENT, CONTINGENT UPON THE CITY OBTAINING TITLE TO THE SISTER
CITIES PARCEL FROM THE CURRENT OWNER, PROJECT RIVERWATCH, LLC, PURSUANT TO A PROPOSED
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PROJECT RIVERWATCH, LLC, TO BE
AUTHORIZED IN SEPARATE LEGISLATION BEING FILED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY HEREWITH;
WAIVING SECTIONS 122.431 THROUGH 122.434, ORDINANCE CODE, REQUIRING ONE OR MORE
APPRAISALS BEFORE SELLING ANY CITY PROPERTY LOCATED IN A COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AREA, INCLUDING THE DOWNTOWN AREA, AND FURTHER REQUIRING NOTICE
TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO ADVERTISING FOR ANY PROPOSALS AND SEPARATE NOTICE
TO CITY COUNCIL NOT LESS THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE OF ANY SUCH
PROPOSALS; PROVIDING THAT THE REASON FOR THE FOREGOING WAIVER IS THAT (A) THE
SALE OF THE SISTER CITIES PARCEL IS PURSUANT TO THE OPTION AGREEMENT APPROVED
BY THIS ORDINANCE, (B) THE SALE WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE JEDC, (C) THE SALE IS
CONTINGENT UPON PARADOR'S READINESS TO DEVELOP AT LEAST A TWO-STORY STRUCTURE
ON THE PARCEL AND ADJACENT LAND, AND (D) THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
PROPERTY DISPOSITION REQUIREMENTS IN §163.380, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE
FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE NOTICE AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS REQUIREMENTS
CONTAINED THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FUTURE FISCAL YEARS;
AMENDING THE 2011-2015 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY
ORDINANCE 2010-558-E TO DE-AUTHORIZE PRIORITY 1 STATUS FOR THE PROJECT
"MET PARK REDEVELOPMENT"; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATING TO THE ABOVE AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS, AND AUTHORIZING TECHNICAL
CHANGES TO THE DOCUMENTS; DESIGNATING THE JEDC AS CONTRACT MONITOR; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
; 6/7/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Holt, Jones,
Lee, ( 4 )
NAYS - Crescimbeni, ( 1 )
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18.
2011-368 AN ORDINANCE MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE
JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND EVERBANK,
FSB ("EVERBANK"), TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF EVERBANK'S OPERATIONS
IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (THE "PROJECT"); RECOMMENDING THAT EVERBANK
BE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AS A QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY ("QTI") BUSINESS WITH
ENTERPRISE ZONE AND HIGH IMPACT SECTOR BONUSES, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS
288.106-108, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND APPROVED FOR A BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BONUS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.107, FLORIDA STATUTES; EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY
SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $420,000 AS THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT
UNDER THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND PROGRAM PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE
YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, WITH A STATE MATCH OF $1,680,000 (INCLUDING A BROWNFIELD BONUS OF
$2,500 PER JOB, HIGH IMPACT SECTOR BONUS OF $2,000 PER JOB, ENTERPRISE ZONE
BONUS OF $3,000 PER JOB), FOR A TOTAL CITY AND STATE QTI AMOUNT OF $2,100,000
FOR 200 JOBS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR,
CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; AUTHORIZING APPROVAL
OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC; PROVIDING FOR
CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BY EVERBANK;
WAIVER OF THAT PORTION OF THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION
2006-119-A WHICH WOULD REQUIRE CREATION OF AT LEAST 250 NEW QTI WAGE LEVEL
JOBS, TEN MILLION DOLLARS IN NEW PRIVATE CAPITAL INVESTMENT, AND THE HIRING 10
PERCENT OF NEW EMPLOYEES FROM WITHIN THE ENTERPRISE ZONE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR
ENTERPRISE ZONE AND BROWNFIELD BONUSES, FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/7/2011
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 20, 2011
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
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19.
2011-397 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $521,844.92 (A $360,393.60 GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND $161,451.32 FROM FUND BALANCE) TO PROVIDE FUNDING
FOR THE GAS STORAGE TANK INSPECTION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE GRANT
PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012, AS INITIATED B.T. 11-107; PROVIDING
FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012; REAUTHORIZING POSITIONS IN
THE GAS STORAGE TANK INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR THE GRANT PERIOD, AS INITIATED BY
R.C. 11-204; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 117.104, ORDINANCE CODE, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER GRANT
DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; REQUESTING EMERGENCY
PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Recommend
to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.
AYES
- Carter, Crescimbeni, Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
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20.
2011-398 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $1,039,225 (A $962,879 GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, $53,346 FROM FUND BALANCE AND $23,000 FROM INTERNAL
SERVICE FUNDS) TO FUND THE GAS STORAGE TANK CLEANUP PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT
FOR THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2011, TO JUNE 30, 2012, AS INITIATED BY B.T.
11-109; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER TO FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012; REAUTHORIZING
POSITIONS IN THE GAS STORAGE TANK CLEANUP PROGRAM FOR THE GRANT PERIOD, AS
INITIATED BY R.C. 11-205; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND
CORPORATION SECRETARY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 117.104, ORDINANCE CODE, TO EXECUTE
AND DELIVER GRANT DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE;
REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Recommend
to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.
AYES
- Carter, Crescimbeni, Holt, Jones, Lee, ( 5 )
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21.
2011-276 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY AND APPOINTEES OF THE CITY'S
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 116 (PERSONNEL REGULATIONS), SECTION
116.910 (RESIDENCE WITHIN CITY REQUIRED; EXCEPTION) ORDINANCE CODE, TO REQUIRE
THAT ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, INCLUDING ITS CONSTITUTIONAL
OFFICERS, RESIDE IN DUVAL COUNTY; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE APPLICABLE TO EMPLOYEES
HIRED OR APPOINTED AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 2011; AMENDING CHAPTER 50 (ORGANIZATION
OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), SECTION 50.102(B) (MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS) TO REQUIRE APPOINTEES OF THE CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO BE
RESIDENTS OF DUVAL COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; 5/3/2011 - Read 2nd &
Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Crescimbeni,
Jones, Lee, ( 4 )
NAYS - Holt, ( 1 )
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22.
2011-369 AN ORDINANCE MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE
JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND EVERBANK,
FSB ("EVERBANK"), TO SUPPORT THE RELOCATION OF EVERBANK'S OPERATIONS
IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA TO THE DOWNTOWN AREA (THE "PROJECT"); SAID
AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING A GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,750,000 (THE
"GRANT"); APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $2,750,000; PROVIDING A
CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE
ACCORDING TO THE AGREEMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY
THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC;
AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
JEDC; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT BY EVERBANK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; 6/7/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: June 20, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: June 21, 2011
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Carter, Holt, Jones,
Lee, ( 4 )
NAYS - Crescimbeni, ( 1 )
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2ND
23.
2011-399 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING
CHAPTER 120, PART 2 (GENERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN), ORDINANCE CODE;
AMENDING SUBSECTION (N) OF SECTION 120.201 (DEFINITIONS), TO PROVIDE FOR
INCREASING THE TIMEFRAME FOR DETERMINING THE FINAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION OF
MEMBERS HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2011; AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (A) and (D) OF
SECTION 120.206 (TIME SERVICE RETIREMENT BENEFIT; COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS),
TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASING THE AGE AT WHICH MEMBERS HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1,
2011 BECOME ELIGIBILE TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS; AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (C),
(F), (G) AND (I) OF SECTION 120.206 (TIME SERVICE RETIREMENT BENEFIT;
COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS), TO PROVIDE CLARIFYING LANGUAGE; AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS (A), (B), (C), (H) AND (J) OF SECTION 120.207 (SURVIVING SPOUSE
BENEFITS; CHILDREN'S BENEFITS; ORPHANS BENEFITS; DEPENDENT PARENTS; FUNERAL
EXPENSES), TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN BENEFITS TO SURVIVING SPOUSES OF MEMBERS HIRED
ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2011, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CLARIFYING LANGUAGE;
AMENDING SUBSECTION (C) OF SECTION 120.209 (VESTING, TERMINATION,
RE-EMPLOYMENT), TO PROVIDE CLARIFYING LANGUAGE; AMENDING SUBSECTION (F) OF
SECTION 120.214 (BACKDROP), TO PROVIDE CLARIFYING LANGUAGE; CREATING A NEW
SECTION 120.216 (OPTIONAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS HIRED ON OR AFTER
OCTOBER 1, 2011), TO PROVIDE FOR NEW OPTIONS TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO SURVIVING
SPOUSES OF MEMBERS HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2011; PROVIDING THAT THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS LEGISLATION WITH RESPECT TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNICATIONS
WORKERS OF AMERICA BARGAINING UNIT IS SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING LAWS; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE PURSUANT TO COUNCIL RULE 4.901
EMERGENCY; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 106.102(v), ORDINANCE CODE, THAT
THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION BE PRESENTED TO THE APPLICABLE PENSION PLAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE JACKSONVILLE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR
COMMENT PRIOR TO ADOPTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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24.
2011-400 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING
TO CHAPTER 121 (POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS PENSION PLAN), ORDINANCE CODE; CREATING
A NEW CATEGORY OF MEMBER KNOWN AS A "GROUP II MEMBER" BASED UPON A
DATE OF HIRE ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2011; CREATING A NEW SECTION 121.114 (MANAGEMENT
OF INVESTMENTS) TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GUIDELINES AND REFERENCES
WITHIN THE CITY ORDINANCE CODE FOR THE PROGRAM OF INVESTMENTS TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES; ESTABLISHING THE
PROGRAM OF PENSION BENEFITS EXTENDED TO GROUP II MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 TO THE RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE POLICE
AND FIRE PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE PURSUANT TO
COUNCIL RULE 4.901 EMERGENCY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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25.
2011-371 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $425,000 RECEIVED FOR THE CITY'S FORECLOSED AND VACANT PROPERTY
REGISTRATIONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE $100,000 TO THE CITY'S FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION
PROGRAM AND $325,000 TO THE CITY'S HOMEBUYER COUNSELING PROGRAM, AS INITIATED
BY B.T. 11-089; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH
FUNDS ARE EXPENDED; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION
SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO
EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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26.
2011-372 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $1,400,000 IN ACCUMULATED REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM INCOME TO
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR RENTAL REHABILITATION PROJECTS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 11-090;
PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED
OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE
AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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27.
2011-373 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $1,508,940 FROM THE BANKING FUND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT TO
THE BANKING FUND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO TRANSFER THE
CAPACITY TO THE CORRECT OBJECT SO THAT IT CAN BE SPENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
ACCOUNTING
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28.
2011-374 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $27,230 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE MADDIE'S FUND PET RESCUE
FOUNDATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF HIGH QUALITY SCANNERS TO CHECK FOR MICROCHIPS ON
LOST ANIMALS AND THUS INCREASE THE RETURN OF SUCH ANIMALS TO THEIR OWNERS, AS
INITIATED BY B.T. 11-094; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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29.
2011-376 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO
EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF
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30.
2011-377 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING
SECTION 106.108 (FUTURE PENSION BENEFITS AND ENSION FUNDING), ORDINANCE
CODE; WAIVING SECTION 106.108(b),
ORDINANCE CODE, REQUIRING THAT ANNUAL FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S PENSION PLANS BE
BASED UPON ANNUAL ACTUARIAL REPORTS, IN ORDER TO CONTINUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012
THE PENSION CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE
2010-0557-E; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 106.108(d), ORDINANCE CODE, FOR
THE MAYOR TO INITIATE ANY PROPOSED EXCEPTION; REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS VOTE FOR
ADOPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 106.108(d), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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31.
2011-378 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING SUBSECTION
(A) OF SECTION 106.108 (FUTURE PENSION BENEFITS AND PENSION FUNDING), OF PART 1
(GENERAL PROVISIONS), OF CHAPTER 106 (BUDGET AND ACCOUNTING CODE), ORDINANCE
CODE, CLARIFYING THAT THE PAST EXCESS CONTRIBUTION (PEC) FUNDS WITHIN THE
JACKSONVILLE RETIREMENT SYSTEM ARE PART OF ITS GENERAL ASSETS AND NO SEPARATE
IDENTIFICATION OR SEPARATE ACCOUNTING OF THESE PEC FUNDS IS NECESSARY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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32.
2011-379 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $1,176,000 FROM BANKING FUND RESERVES TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO
SECURE LAND AT NEW FIRE STATION #62 (BARTRAM PARK AREA), AND TO PLACE MOBILE
(TEMPORARY) QUARTERS AT NEW FIRE STATION #61 (OAKLEAF PLANTATION AREA), NEW
FIRE STATION #62, AND NEW FIRE STATION #63 (ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER AREA), AS
INITIATED BY B.T. 11-095; AMENDING THE 2011-2015 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2010-558-E TO INCREASE THE BUDGETS FOR THE
PROJECTS ENTITLED "NEW FS #61," "NEW FS #62" AND "NEW
FS #63"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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33.
2011-383 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
AN ENTERPRISE ZONE BOUNDARY AMENDMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 290.0055(6),
FLORIDA STATUTES; DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE ZONE
AS JACKSONVILLE BROWNFIELDS AREAS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REHABILITATION AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
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34.
2011-384 AN ORDINANCE MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("CITY"), THE
JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("JEDC") AND KAMAN
AEROSPACE CORPORATION ("COMPANY"), TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (THE "PROJECT");
RECOMMENDING THAT THE COMPANY BE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S OFFICE OF
TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY
("QTI") BUSINESS WITH ENTERPRISE ZONE AND HIGH IMPACT SECTOR BONUSES,
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 288.106-108, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND APPROVED FOR A
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BONUS PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.107, FLORIDA STATUTES;
EVIDENCING A COMMITMENT OF CITY SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $420,000 AS
THE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND
PROGRAM PAYABLE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS PER GUIDELINES SET BY THE STATE OFFICE OF
TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH A STATE MATCH OF $1,680,000
(INCLUDING A BROWNFIELD BONUS OF $2,500 PER JOB, HIGH IMPACT SECTOR BONUS OF
$2,000 PER JOB, ENTERPRISE ZONE BONUS OF $3,000 PER JOB), FOR A TOTAL CITY AND
STATE QTI AMOUNT OF $2,100,000 FOR 200 JOBS; AUTHORIZING A RECAPTURE ENHANCED
VALUE (REV) GRANT OF $231,000; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
BY THE MAYOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JEDC;
AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
JEDC; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE JEDC; TIMELINE FOR EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT BY THE COMPANY; WAIVER OF THAT PORTION OF THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT
POLICY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 2006-119-A WHICH WOULD REQUIRE CREATION OF AT
LEAST 250 NEW QTI WAGE LEVEL JOBS, TEN MILLION DOLLARS IN NEW PRIVATE CAPITAL
INVESTMENT, AND THE HIRING OF 10 PERCENT OF NEW EMPLOYEES FROM WITHIN THE
ENTERPRISE ZONE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ENTERPRISE ZONE AND BROWNFIELD BONUSES, FOR
THE PROPOSED PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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35.
2011-385 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE INVESTMENT POLICY OF THE CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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36.
2011-387 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND
JACKSONVILLE MARINE CHARITIES, INC. ("LESSEE") FOR LESSEE'S USE OF
AREAS AND FACILITIES AT SISTERS CREEK PARK ("PARK") IN CONDUCTING AN
ANNUAL FISHING TOURNAMENT ("TOURNAMENT") SO AS TO CHARGE LESSEE RENT,
FOR THE 2011 LEASE YEAR ONLY, BASED ON HALF OF THE DAILY FEE CHARGED BY THE
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ON THE NUMBER OF DAYS THE PARK IS
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FOR LESSEE'S EXCLUSIVE USE IN CONDUCTING THE TOURNAMENT;
AMENDING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT APPROVED IN ORDINANCE
2009-256-E; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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37.
2011-388 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 55.306 (ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO ESTABLISH
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