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FINANCE

 

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

 

Tuesday March 15, 2011

Tape No.________________________

10:00 AM 

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Warren Jones, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Jessica Stephens

Ray Holt, Vice Chair

Council Auditor: Kirk Sherman

Michael Corrigan

Asst. Council Auditor: Janice Billy

Ronnie Fussell

Attorney: Peggy Sidman

Kevin Hyde

Attorney: Steve Rohan

E. Denise Lee, Arrived 10:19 AM

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

John Crescimbeni, Arrived 10:05 AM

Administration: Lisa Rinaman

 

 

            Meeting Convened 10:01 AM                                      Meeting Adjourned 10:33 AM

 

 

 

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

 

 

 


Attendance:

 

Mickey Miller, 2011-108

Wight Greger, 2011-117

Cherrise Wilks, 2011-160

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.


 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2010-766

ORD-MC Creating new Sec 634.102(f), Ord Code, to Estab a $40 Court Cost on Felonies, Misdemeanors & Criminal Traffic Infractions to fund Elements of State Court Syst, Provide Progs thru Jax Area Legal Aid, Inc for Education, Mediation & Defense of Foreclosure Actions for Disadvantaged; Sunset on 12/31/14; Amend Sec 111.385 (Court Cost $65 Trust Fund per Sec 939.185 F.S.) to Conform Same to Statutory Changes; Create New Sec 111.386 (Court Cost $40 Trust Fund per Sec 939.185(1)(b) F.S.) to Receive Authorized Court Costs. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/M Hyde & Co-sponsored by CM Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/12/10

 

1. 9/28/2010 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,R

 

    10/4/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/5/2010 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/5/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/12/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS, R

 

Bill Summary

R: Defer

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

2.  2011-50

ORD Auth Public Works Dept to Collect $13 Fee for Delivery of Recycle Bins to Residential Solid Waste Customers; Auth Chief of Solid Waste to Adjust Fee when Economic Factors Warrant. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/8/11

 

1. 1/25/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    1/31/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary

TEU: Defer

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

3.  2011-51

ORD Amend Ord 2009-468-E to Expand Scope of Tree Planting from "McDuff Ave to Park St" to be from "McDuff Ave to Timuquana Rd"; Amend Ord 2010-558-E (CIP) to auth "Roosevelt Blvd Landscape Improvemt - McDuff to Timuquana Rd; Auth use of Davey Tree Expert Co under Continuing Contract. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Corrigan)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/8/11

 

1. 1/25/2011 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    1/31/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/31/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

Bill Summary

R: Defer                                                               TEU: Substitute/Approve

 

 

 

SUBSTITUTE(TEU)/APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

4.  2011-89

ORD Approp $30,000 from Spec Council Operating Contingency Fund for City's 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr Parade; Auth Funds Carryover; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Provide Spending Limitations. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/M R. Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/22/11

 

1. 2/8/2011 CO  Introduced: R,RCD,F

 

    2/14/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/14/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/22/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, F

 

Bill Summary

R: Defer                                                                 RCD: Defer

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

5.  2011-108

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 120 (Gen Employees & Corrections Officers Retiremt Plans), Sec 120.103(c) (System Mgmt & Investmts) re Pension Bd of Trustee's Investmt Policy by Authorizing Bd to make Certain Investmts Permitted by F.S. Sec 215.47, Subparagraphs (15), (18) & (20). (Germany) (Req of Pension Bd of Trustees)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11

 

1. 2/22/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    2/28/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary

R: Defer

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

6.  2011-109

ORD re Continuation Grant, Approp $38,909.69 in Interest Earned on an Emerg Med Svcs County Grant to Purchase 4 Stretchers. (BT 11-051) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11

 

1. 2/22/2011 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    3/1/2011 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

Bill Summary                                                      Fact Sheet

 

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

7.  2011-112

ORD Approp $6,500 from Duval County Law Library/Judicial Courts Repair & Maint Acct to Purchase 8 new Computers for Duval County Law Library. (BT 11-052) (McCain) (Req of Clerk of Courts)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11

 

1. 2/22/2011 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    3/1/2011 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

Bill Summary                                                      Fact Sheet

 

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

8.  2011-113

ORD Approp $1,500 from Ofc of Gen Counsel Salaries Acct to OGC Salaries - Overtime Acct. (BT 11-053) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11

 

1. 2/22/2011 CO  Introduced: F

 

    3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

 

Increase amount to $2046.

 

 

9.  2011-116

RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth of its Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds (Pine Grove Apts), Series 2011, of $11,480,000 for Financing, Acquisition, Constrn & Equipping a Multifamily Rental Housing Dev. (Chastain) (Req of Jax Housing Finance Auth)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by JHFA - HELD 2/14/11

 

1. 2/22/2011 CO  Introduced: F,PHS, RCD (per CP 2/24/11)

 

    2/28/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/1/2011 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS, RCD

 

Bill Summary

RCD: Approve

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

10.  2011-117

RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Authority of its Homeowner Mtg Rev Bonds up to $15,000,000 to fund Purchase of Mtg Loans Originated by Participating Local Lending Institutions for Purchase or Rehab of New or Existing Owner-Occupied Single Family Residences; Auth Appl for Addnl Private Activity Bond Volume Cap Allocation from Regional Pool. (Chastain) (Req of Jax Housing Finance Auth)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by JHFA - HELD 2/14/11

 

1. 2/22/2011 CO  Introduced: F,PHS, RCD (per CP 2/24/11)

 

    2/28/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/1/2011 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS, RCD

 

Bill Summary

RCD: Approve

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

11.  2011-132

ORD Granting a Conservation Easemt to St Johns River Water Mgmt Dist re the William F. Sheffield Park Phase I Conservation Easements as a Condition of Permit #40-031-123084-1 Issued to City by SJRWMD to Offset Adverse Impacts to Natural Resources & Prevent any Use that would Impair or Interfere with Environmental Value of the Propty. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11

 

1. 2/22/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,RCD,F

 

    2/28/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/28/2011 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, RCD, F

 

Bill Summary                                                           Fact Sheet

TEU: Approve                                                         RCD: Approve

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

12.  2011-133

ORD-MC Repealing Article 26 of City Charter re the Water & Sewer Expansion Authority (WSEA); Provide for: Distribution of Assets, Liabilities & Duties of WSEA; Transfer & Approp of WSEA Funds; Termination of WSEA Effective 6/30/11; & for WSEA to Enter into Proj Agreemt with City & JEA re Continuation of Svcs. (BT 11-062) (Braga) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11

 

1. 2/22/2011 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    2/28/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/28/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                                                       Fact Sheet

R: Defer                                                               TEU: Defer

 

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

13.  2011-134

ORD-MC Amend Sec 120.202 (Membership), Ord Code, to Clarify Ord Language re Ability for an Elected Official to Simultaneously Collect a Salary & a Pension from City of Jax. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11

 

1. 2/22/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    2/28/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary

R: Defer

 

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

14.  2011-135

ORD Declaring Surplus 2 Parcels on McCoys Creek Blvd bet Stockton & Claude Sts; Waive Sec 122.422(c) (Sale of Propty thru Real Estate Div; Investigation of Need; Council Action), to allow Direct Sale to Miner Properties, Jacksonville, Ltd, the Adjacent Propty Owner, at Appraised Value of $30,000 for RE# 089971-0000 & $32,000 for Portion of RE# 055848-0100, to allow Future Business Expansion; Waive Sec 122.429 (Uses of Proceeds from Surplus Land Sales), to allow New Proceeds to be Deposited into the CDBG Reversion Acct, as Required by the Fed Grant that City used to Purchase the Propty. (Dist 9 - Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/8/11

 

1. 2/22/2011 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    2/28/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/28/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/1/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/8/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

Bill Summary

R: Approve                                                         TEU: Approve

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

15.  2011-142

ORD Approp $4,976 in 2010 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvemt Grant awarded to Medical Examiner's Ofc to buy a Forensic Evidence Drying Cabinet; Designate Oversight by Medical Examiner's Ofc. (BT 11-055) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

Fact Sheet

 

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

16.  2011-143

ORD Approp $40,000 ($30,000 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security & Match of $10,000 from Spec Law Enforcemt Trust Fund) to Purchase an "Underwater Anomaly System Prime Mover," & Auth a Sub-Grantee Award Memo of Agreemt bet Jacksonville Marine Transportation Exchange & JSO. (BT 11-056) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

17.  2011-144

ORD Approp $36,000.18 ($27,000.14 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security & Match of $9,000.04 from Spec Law Enforcemt Trust Fund) to buy "Tactical Waterborne Response Team Plate Carriers," & Auth a Sub-Grantee Award Memo of Agreemt bet Jacksonville Marine Transportation Exchange & JSO. (BT 11-057) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

18.  2011-145

ORD Approp $66,965.71 from U.S. Dept of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Prog, No Local Match, to Reimburse Portion of JSO Expenses for Body Armor. (BT 11-058) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

19.  2011-146

ORD Approp $88,172 from Handicapped Parking Fines Trust Fund to Military Affairs, Veterans & Disabled Svcs Div for Ongoing Misc & Emerg Client Assistance to Persons with Disabilities; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Require Report to Council Auditors. (BT 11-059 (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

Fact Sheet

RCD: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

20.  2011-147

ORD Establishing an Expenditure Line in Index ERMC012 from Employee Training; Approp $3,296 from Mosquito Control State I Funds & Auth Realignmt of Budgeted Funds within Index ERMC012 for Travel & Training for Div Employees in Accordance with Apvd Travel Exception Requests. (BT 11-060) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Fact Sheet

TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

21.  2011-149

ORD Approp $200,000 from Old Kings Rd Landfill for Jacksonville-Magnolia Gardens Stormwater & Drainage Rehab; Amend Ord 2010-558-E (CIP) to auth said Projs. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M R. Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

22.  2011-153

ORD re Recover of Hotel Fees; Apv Settlemt Agreemt in Case of County of Monroe, FL, et al v. Priceline.com, Inc, Case # 09-10004-CIV-Monroe/Simonton U.S. Dist Ct, Southern Dist of Fla; Auth Plaintiffs Partial Withdrawal of Claims & Providing Net Proceeds to City of $376,023.03. (Laquidara) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

23.  2011-160

ORD Approp $2,085,298 Dept of Health & Human Svcs Continuation Grant from Ryan White Part A Prog, no Match, for HIV-Related Health & Support Svcs in the Jax Transitional Grant Area for period 3/1/11 - 2/28/12; Auth City Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Auth Position Changes in Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Designate Oversight by said Dept; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 11-067) (RC 11-147 & 11-148) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

Fact Sheet

R: Emergency/Amend/Approve

 

 

 

EMERGENCY/AMEND(R)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

24.  2011-161

ORD Apv Settlemt among City, JEA, John Carlo, Inc & BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc re Improvemts to Wesconnett Blvd; Apv $200,000 from Proj Funds for Settlemt upon Specified Conditions. (Wedner) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Fact Sheet

TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

25.  2011-163

ORD Apv Restructuring $500,000 Loan to Liberty Ctr for the Homeless, Inc, Originally Amortized over 30 Yrs with Balloon at 15 Yrs & Due in Full on 12/10/10, to Extend Maturity Date by 10 Yrs to 12/10/20 with Terms & Conditions Remaining the same. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

RCD: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

26.  2011-165

ORD-MC Amend Ord Code Subsec (B) of Secs 120.202 (Membership) of Gen Employees Retiremt Plan & 120.302 (Membership) of Corrections Officers Retiremt Plan re Ability for an Elected Official to Collect Salary & a Pension Simultaneously from City; Amend Subsecs (A), (B), (C) & (D) of Sec 120.206 (Time Svc Retiremt Benefit; COLAs) to Increase Retiremt Age to 65 for Gen Employees Hired On or After 6/1/11 or Hired Before 6/1/11 but not Eligible to Retire Before 6/1/11, with a Reduced Benefit for Early Retiremt under Certain Conditions Prior to Age 65, Subject to State & Fed Laws, Including Collective Bargaining & Pension Laws; Amend Subsecs (C) & (D) of Sec 120.209 (Vesting, Termination, Reemployment) to Prohibit Reemployment by City under Gen Employees Retiremt Plan in any Position not Cover by Plan other than Poll Workers; Waive Subsec 120.211(A) to Extent Benefits are Reduced. (Germany) (Introduced by C/M Bishop)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/11

 

1. 3/8/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

R: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

** Other items may be added to the agenda at the discretion of the Chair. **