OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

 

CHERYL L. BROWN                                                                                                         117 WEST DUVAL STREET, SUITE 425

            DIRECTOR                                                                                                                                                                                 4TH FLOOR, CITY HALL

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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes

 

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

10:00 AM 

 

Council Chambers, 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

John Crescimbeni, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Merriane Lahmeur

Greg Anderson, Vice Chair

Council Auditor: Kirk Sherman

Lori Boyer

Asst. Council Auditor: Janice Billy

Bill Gulliford

Attorney: Peggy Sidman

Johnny Gaffney

Stephen Joost

Administration: Jessica Deal

Clay Yarborough

 

 

 

Meeting Convened:    10:00 AM        Meeting Adjourned:    12:20 PM

 

 


Attendance:

 

 

Chris Hansen

Paul Crawford (2012-674)

Jack Shad (2012-674)

Jim Robinson, Public Works gave a presentation on Right of Way RFP.

 

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2011-400

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 121 (Police & Firefighters Pension Plan), Ord Code; Create New Category of Member - "Group II Member" Based on Date of Hire on or after 10/1/11; Create New Sec 121.114 (Management of Investments) re Establishment of Guidelines & References within Code for Prog of Investments to be Administered by Police & Fire Pension Bd of Trustees; Estab Prog of Pension Benefits Extended to Group II Members; Provide for Amend #4 to Restated Agreemt with Police & Fire Pension Bd of Trustees; Request Emerg Apv. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    6/20/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

6/21/2011 CO Comm as a Whole/Emerg/SUBSTITUTED/Approved 10-5 (Clark, Crescimbeni, Fussell, Lee, 2. Redman);    6/21/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

3. 6/28/2011 CO PH/SUBSTITUTED/AMENDED/POSTPONED 7/26/11

 

   7/26/2011 CO POSTPONED 8/9/11

 

   8/9/2011 CO POSTPONED 8/23/2011

 

   8/23/2011 CO POSTPONED 10/25/11

 

   10/25/2011 CO POSTPONED 1/24/2012

 

   1/24/2012 CO POSTPONED 4/10/2012

 

   4/10/2012 CO REREFERRED; R, F

 

Bill Summary

R: Withdraw

 

 

WITHDRAW 7-0

 

 

2.  2012-213

ORD-MC Amend Sec 5.08, City Charter & Council Rules 3.301 & 3.305 & Create Rule 3.306 to allow for Council Apv of Certain Economic Dev Incentive Legislation after 1 or 2 Readings; Amend Sec 180.105, Ord Code (Funding of the Duval County Job Opportunity Bank) to Delete Provisions Requiring Recipients of City Economic Dev Incentives to Contribute Funds to the Job Opportunity Bank; Auth the Economic Dev Investmt Policy of the City re Economic Incentives Funded by City; Replacing Former Incentive Policy; Auth Downtown Historic Preservation & Revitalization Trust Fund Guidelines; Replacing Former Trust Fund Guidelines. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/10/12

 

1. 3/27/2012 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS (Removed PHS per C/P 10/15/12)

 

    4/2/2012 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/3/2012 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/3/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/10/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

R: Sub/Approve 11/29/12

 

SUB/APPROVE at the R, F, RCD Joint Meeting 11/29/12

 

 

 

 

3.  2012-283

ORD-MC Repealing ORD 2011-399-E pertaining to var amendments to General Employees Retiremt Plan; Directing Chief of Leg Svcs to forward legislation to Municode. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/8/12

 

1. 4/24/2012 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    4/30/2012 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/1/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/8/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

R: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

4.  2012-382

ORD Amend Ord 2007-401-E by Approp $30,000,000 ($28,000,000 for Constrn & $2,000,000 Contingency) from Duval County Unified Courthouse Prog to Encumber for/& to Require Build-out of the State Attorney's Ofc in the Old Fed Courthouse; Request Emerg Apv. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/26/12, 7/2/12 (per CP), 7/24/12

 

1. 6/12/2012 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    6/18/2012 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/19/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/26/2012 CO PH Contd 7/2/12/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

3. 7/2/2012 CO PH Contd 7/24/12

 

   7/24/2012 CO PH Only

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

R: Defer

 

Council Member Anderson explained the purpose of the bill and suggested several options for proceeding – amendment with a new number representing the current remaining balance in the BJP budget; withdrawal pending the results of the bidding process for the State Attorney’s Office project; or continued deferral.  The committee discussed the City’s obligation to construct a suitable state attorney’s office and the potential impact of continuing disputes over the county courthouse budget on the state attorney’s project.

 

WITHDRAW 6-1 (ANDERSON)

 

 

 

 

5.  2012-492

ORD Approp $13,400,000 from the JIA/CRA Tax Increment Dist to fund (1) Duval Rd Expansion ($3,400,000) & (2) Future North Access Rd ($10,000,000); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2012-2013; Auth 3rd Amend to Fair Share Contract with Signature Land, Inc, Assigned to Signature Parkway, LLP re Improvemt of Duval Rd bet Main St & Airport Center Dr; Auth Locally Funded Agreemt with FDOT for Proposed I-95 Interchange Improvemts at Pecan Park Rd, Proposed Pecan Park Rd Improvemts &/or Proposed JIA North Access Rd; Modifying JIA/CRA Plan to include "Duval Rd Expansion Proj & North Access Rd Proj & Include a Residential Use, Neighborhood Impact  & Affordable Housing Element. (Dist 11-Holt) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Holt)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 8/20/12, 9/4/12, 9/17/12, 10/1/12, 10/15/12, 11/19/12

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/15/12 (Per Reso 2012-466-A)

 

1. 7/24/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    8/6/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/15/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

    9/4/2012 TEU PH Continued/Sub/Rerefer 5-0

 

    9/5/2012 F Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

3. 9/11/2012 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary

TEU:  PH/Sub/Approve

 

Council Member Holt explained the history of the bill the need to reactivate the JIA CRA with an updated CRA improvement plan based on the recently-completed consultant study and explained the future funding commitments of the JIA CRA.  T.R. Hainline representing several Northside developers discussed how this bill has changed from its introduction in July to the present in response to questions and issues raised by council members, the FDOT, the Office of General Counsel and interested citizens.  The Council Auditor’s Office had not had time to review the documents received in the City Council offices on Friday afternoon and hoped that action could be delayed to a later time.  Sam Mousa representing the company constructing Max Leggett Parkway explained the need for a prompt decision (before the end of the year) as to how to proceed with the road construction because of cost and funding implications for the project.  James Bennett of FDOT explained the department’s plan for timing and funding of the project.  Council Member Boyer will offer an amendment at the appropriate time to clarify that the potential expansion of the CRA mentioned in the recently completed study is not being adopted as part of the CRA plan and the CRA’s boundary is not being expanded.

 

DEFER

 

Special Meeting to be held on December 11, 2012 @ 4:15 PM or immediately following City Council Agenda Meeting

 

 

 

6.  2012-529

ORD Apv 2nd Amend to Redev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Casto Southeast, Inc & Successor Christieco, Inc to Extend Date on Which City can Draw on the Ltr of Credit to 1/1/17. (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Anderson & Co-sponsored by CM's Schellenberg, Redman & Carter)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/12

 

1. 8/28/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

    9/4/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/5/2012 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/5/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD

 

    11/19/2012 TEU Amend/Approve 5-0

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

7.  2012-553

ORD Auth a Constrn & Maint Agreemt with FDOT for FDOT Improvemts to SR 13 (Hendricks Ave from Arbor Ln to Lasalle St for the Landon Middle School Safe Routes to School Proj; Upon Completion, the City shall Own, Operate, Maintain & Repair the Improvemts. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/12

 

1. 9/11/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F, (Added to PHS 9/17/12 per CP)

 

    9/17/2012 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/17/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/18/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/25/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, PHS

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

TEU:    Amend/Approve                                     PHS: No Meeting

 

AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

8.  2012-625

RESO Recognizing the Unique Quality of Owning an Electric & Water Authority; Encouraging Mayor to Direct the Procuremt Div to Issue a RFP for Sale of the JEA. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

 

1. 10/9/2012 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    10/15/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/15/2012 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/16/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/23/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                                                 

R:    Withdraw                                                                 TEU: Withdraw

 

WITHDRAW 7-0

 

 

 

 

9.  2012-633

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), Repealing Sec 111.330 (Sheriff's Investigative Trust Fund) & Placing said Sec in "Rsvd" Status. (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/12

 

1. 11/27/2012 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

PHS: No Meeting

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

10.  2012-634

ORD-MC Amend Sec 740.101 (Applicability; Owner's Constrn or Repair of Sidewalks, Curbs & Gutters), Clarifying Responsibilities for said Items. (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Boyer, Anderson & Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/12

 

1. 11/27/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary

TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

11.  2012-636

ORD Apv Proposed Settlemt of Pending Fed Court Litigation bet City and U.S.A. under Americans with Disabilities Act DJ 204-17M-398. (Sidman) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/12

 

1. 11/27/2012 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

R: Read 2nd & Rerefer                                    PHS: No Meeting

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

12.  2012-654

ORD Amend Ord 2000-643-E Apv Restructuring the $200,000 Loan to Logan's Pointe Associates, Ltd (Logan's Pointe Apt Proj) to Include HUD's Requiremts re Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure & Revising Requiremt for Borrower's Annual Prepymts of Principal Subject to Available Cash Flow. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/12

 

1. 10/23/2012 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/6/2012 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/6/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.  2012-659

RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Authority of its Homeowner Mtg Rev Bonds of $40,000,000 to Purchase Mtg Loans Originated by Participating Local Lending Institutions to Finance Purchase or Rehab of New or Existing Owner-Occupied Single Family Residences, or Purchasing Securities evidencing Interests in or Backed by a Pool of such Mtg Loans, Including Securities Guaranteed by Fed Govt or Agencies Thereof to Refund Outstanding Bonds of the Authority Prev Issued for such Purpose; Auth Appl for Private Activity Bond Volume Cap Allocation from Regional Pool for Duval County; Require Addnl Council Apv Prior to Sale of Bonds. (Rowland) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code, held by JHFA - 10/12/12

 

1. 10/23/2012 CO  Introduced: PHS,F, RCD (added to RCD per Rules Chair 11-5-12)

 

    11/5/2012 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/6/2012 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/6/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

PHS: No Meeting

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.  2012-674

ORD-MC Repealing & Enacting new Sec 122.202 (Parking Rates at Municipal Parking Lots), Ord Code; Amend Sec 636.104 (Pymt of Parking Citations & Parking Facility Fees; Late Charges; Final Notice), and var Sections of Chapt 802 (Public Parking) re Development of Flexible, Competitive Parking Rates for Municipal Parking Lots & Policies on Metered Parking & Immobilizing Devices. (Reingold) (Introduced by CP Bishop & CM Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/12

 

1. 11/13/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    11/19/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary

TEU: Amend/Approve

 

Jack Shad, the Chief of Public Parking, explained the need for a cohesive parking policy that best utilizes the City’s parking assets for downtown redevelopment purposes, particularly to respond to the market’s desire for large blocks of discounted parking for employees and customers.  The bill is intended to provide flexibility and rapid response to market conditions without having to make changes via Ordinance Code amendment.  Council Member Boyer suggested several amendments.  Mr. Shad stated that there is no longer any debt service being paid on any City-managed parking facility and talked about the market’s need for long-term parking leases on blocks of parking for employees.  The committee discussed the appropriate role of City Council in approving or merely being informed of parking rate changes.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Remove all references to Sec 802.105(f); Pg 7, line 15-20 strike sentence; pg 10, line 9 change “section” to “chapter”; “cooling off period” 30 days after; DIA input parking rates downtown; current rate will remain until promotional rates are implemented).

 

 

 

 

15.  2012-680

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 55 (Economic Dev), Part 3 (Downtown Investmt Authority) (DIA), Sec 55.308 (Powers & Duties), Ord Code, to Apv & set Qualifications & Criteria of the CEO for the DIA; Providing for a Copy of said Qualifications & Criteria. (Gabriel) (Req of DIA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/12

 

1. 11/13/2012 CO  Introduced: F,RCD, R

 

    11/19/2012 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2012 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/20/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD, R

 

Bill Summary

R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

16.  2012-681

ORD-MC Amend Secs 104.302 (Statemt of Policy), 104.305 (Appl for Issuance of Bonds; Fee), 104.307 (Reso of Inducemt) & 104.313 (Signatories); Establish Membership of Industrial Development Bond Review Committee. (Rowland) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/12

 

1. 11/13/2012 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/20/2012 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/20/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

 

DEFER

 

 

17.  2012-682

ORD Auth a Redev Agreemt with L&J Diesel Services, Inc to Support Expansion of Operations; Auth a Countywide Economic Dev Loan of $200,000; Approp $200,000; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Designate Oversight by OED; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by Company; Waiver of Reso 2006-119-A, Public Investmt Policy, to Provide for said Loan. (BT 13-12) (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/12

 

1. 11/13/2012 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    11/19/2012 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2012 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/20/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

R: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(R)/APPROVE 6-1 (YARBOROUGH)

 

 

 

 

18.  2012-683

ORD Apv Establishmt by JHFA of its 2013 Single Family Prog & its Mtg Credit Certificate Prog of $15,000,000 (MCC Prog) in Connection with a Similar Prog by the Housing Finance Authority of Hillsborough County, Fla; Auth Exchange of $60,000,000 of Single Family Private Activity Bond Allocation for Authority to Issue its Mtg Credit Certificates; Approp Aggregate Sum of $1,800,000 ($50,000 for Costs of Issuance, $250,000 to Fund Downpymt Assist & $1,500,000 to Finance Purchase of Mtg-Backed Securities backed by 1st Mtg Loans Originated in Connection with the MCC Prog); Auth Funds Carryover each Yr. (Rowland) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/12

 

1. 11/13/2012 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/20/2012 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/20/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

19.  2012-684

ORD Apv an Engagemt Agreemt with Finger & Nelson, PLLC, Spec Counsel to the City re City Environmental Issues; Provide Max Indebtedness of $50,000 unless Increased by Council in Subsequent Legislation; Providing for Reverter of Funds. (Laquidara) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/12

 

1. 11/13/2012 CO  Introduced: F

 

    11/20/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Correct Index Code).

 

 

 

 

20.  2012-685

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Crown Point Plaza Land Trust for 6,700 Sq Ft Ofc Space at 10131-24 San Jose Blvd for 10 Yrs at Initial Rental Rate of $12.13/Sq Ft. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/12

 

1. 11/13/2012 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/19/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

TEU: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

21.  2012-686

ORD Approp $760,000 from Tax Collector's Interest Earnings Acct to Provide 1-Time Funds for Relocation of Tax Collector's Mandarin Branch; Providing Funds Carryover with No Lapse. (McCain) (Req of Tax Collector)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/12

 

1. 11/13/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    11/19/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

TEU: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

22.  2012-688

RESO re Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the Rehab of an Historic Structure at 580 Lawton Ave owned by Stacey Poole, for 100% of Value of Rehab for 10 Yrs, 1/1/13 - 12/31/22. (Teal) (RCD)

 

1. 11/13/2012 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/20/2012 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/20/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

23.  2012-689

RESO re Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the Rehab of the Springfield Historic Dist Contributing Structure at 1903 Market St N., owned by Jennifer Medina, for 100% of Value of Rehab for 10 Yrs, 1/1/13 - 12/31/22. (Teal) (RCD)

 

1. 11/13/2012 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/20/2012 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/20/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2012 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

24.  2012-703

ORD Auth 2 Redev Agreemts, an Infrastructure Costs Disbursemt Agreemt & 2 Allocation of Dev Rights Agreemts with P&L Jax Riverside, L.P., a Subsidiary of Pope & Land Enterprises, Inc for Mixed Use Residential & Retail Dev in the Brooklyn Area, Including by Providing City Funding for Developer to Design & Construct on Behalf of City Certain Rd & Utility Infrastructure; Auth a REV Grant of $5,154,000; Auth Agreemt with JEA for certain Utilities Infrastructure prev Authorized; Waive Public Investmt Policy Restrictions on REV Grants; Auth $1,800,000 for Infrastructure Improvemts by Developer; Invoking Exemption of Procuremt Code, Sec 126.107(g) Ord Code, to auth Direct Contracting with Developer; Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Portion of Stonewall, Oak, May & Leila Sts to allow for Constrn, Subject to Reservation of an All Utilities Easemt over Closed R/W; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to add Infrastructure Improvemts; Designate Ofc of Economic Dev & Dept of Public Works as Contract Monitors; Deadline for Developer to Execute Agreemts. (BT 13-) (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec. 336.10, F.S. - 12/3/12

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/12

 

1. 11/13/2012 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD,TEU

 

    11/19/2012 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2012 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2012 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/20/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD, TEU

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

R:  Amend/Approve                                                                    TEU: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(R)/APPROVE 5-2 (YARBOROUGH & CRESCIMBENI)

 

 

 

 

25.  2012-704

ORD-MC Amend Sec 106.304 (Mayor's Transfer Power) to Limit Mayor's Transfer Power to $500,000 Annually into or out of any Agcy, Nondepartmt or Dept Existing Object Line Item without Council Apv. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/12

 

1. 11/13/2012 CO  Introduced: F

 

    11/20/2012 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

26.  2012-705

ORD Approp $62,315 Continuation Grant from Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, a 9-month Extension to 6/30/13, of the High Risk Family Specialist Proj Portion of the Current Contract. (BT 13-008) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/12

 

1. 11/27/2012 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

PHS: No Meeting

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

27.  2012-706

ORD Approp $178,062 in 1-time Grant Fund U.S. EPA for Environmental Quality Div to Estab a Permanent Near-Road Nitrogen Oxide Monitoring Site meeting Design & Siting Criteria; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2013-2014. (BT 13-010) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/12

 

1. 11/27/2012 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

PHS: No Meeting

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

28.  2012-707

ORD Auth a License Agreemt with Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library, Inc to Utilize 12,357 Sq Ft at the University Park Branch Library at 3435 N. Univ Blvd for Storage, Sorting & Sale of Books & other Media. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/12

 

1. 11/27/2012 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

29.  2012-708

ORD Approp $1,089,492 to auth Redistribution of Funds for the 2010 UASI Homeland Security Grants within specific Accts due to Cancellation of 2 major Projs & Subsequent Reprioritization of Funds within Grants. (BT 13-007) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/12

 

1. 11/27/2012 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

PHS: No Meeting

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

30.  2012-709

ORD Approp $199,961 Continuation Grant from Substance Abuse - Mental Health Svcs Admin thru Dept of Health & Human Svcs for the Teen Court Prog; Auth on Behalf of City a Subcontractor's Agreemt bet River Region Human Services, Inc & the 4th Judicial Circuit Duval County Teen Court. (BT 13-009) (McCain) (Req of Clerk of Courts)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/12

 

1. 11/27/2012 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

PHS: No Meeting

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

31.  2012-710

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Old Plank Rd Baptist Church (Lessee), 10-Yr term with (1) 5-Yr Renewal Option for 2,505 Sq Ft Bldg at 8264 Old Plank Rd on a 2.2 Acre Lot, Initial Monthly Rent of $1,253 to be paid in form of Maintaining Facility, Mowing, Repairing & Insuring the Propty; Provide for Option to Purchase. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Carter)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/12

 

1. 11/27/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary

TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

32.  2012-711

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Clear View Products, Southeast, Inc for Bldg #905 at Cecil Commerce Ctr; Designate Ofc of Economic Dev as Monitor. (Rowland) (Req of Ofc of Economic Dev)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/12

 

1. 11/27/2012 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

33.  2012-712

ORD Auth Redev Agreemt with Schratter Foods, Inc, d/b/a/ Anco Fine Cheese, to Support Expansion of Operations; Auth a REV Grant of $130,000; Designate Oversight by OED; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by Company; Affirm Proj's Compliance with Public Investmt Policy. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/12

 

1. 11/27/2012 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

Bill Summary                                                  Fact Sheet

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

34.  2012-713

RESO Urging Mayor to Utilize the Procuremt Process to Secure a Partner Interested in the Occupation, Utilization, Rehab, Restoration, Preservation & Protection of the Natl Guard Armory at 851 N Market St; Request Progress Reports. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Daniels)

 

1. 11/27/2012 CO  Introduced: R, F,RCD

 

Bill Summary

R: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

35.  2012-718

ORD Auth Participation in the NE Fla Regional Transp Comm upon its Formation by the Fla Legislature; Provide Funding Subject to Annual Approp; Estab Max Funding Amts & Period; Provide for Repeal under certain Conditions. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Bishop)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/12

 

1. 11/27/2012 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

Bill Summary                                                 

R:   Read 2nd & Rerefer                                  TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

At the conclusion of the agenda, City Budget Officer Glenn Hansen discussed the City’s Capital Improvement Program.  1,200 individual projects have been identified to be researched by a multi-departmental team with the results reviewed by the Council Auditor’s Office on a weekly basis for degree of completion and amount of funding remaining, if any.  To date 146 projects have been researched and $55,000 in remaining funding has been identified.  Many projects are bond funded and considerable research will be necessary to determine the restrictions in the bond covenants on types of uses to which any remaining funds can be redirected.  Mr. Hansen explained the difference between a project being “complete” and ultimately being deemed “closed.”  The difference between bond and Banking Fund authorization, issuance and expenditure was also discussed.  He hopes the process will produce a common database that all parties will recognize as definitive. 

 

Public Works Director Jim Robinson gave a brief report on an RFP for a revised right-of-way maintenance contract mentioned to the Finance Committee during the budget preparation process.  The RFP will be issued on December 19th, and the department will schedule meetings with any interested council members prior to that time for discussion and questions.   The department intends to review the RFPs and select a contractor to be in place for the start of the mowing season on March 1st.  Council Member Boyer asked that a mechanism be developed for private organizations to contribute to enhanced maintenance levels in Town Center neighborhoods which does not exist now because the City’s operating procedures are problematic with regard to liability for working in the right-of-way, differing levels of service provided by the same contractor in different parts of town, segregation of private funding contributions, etc.

 

 

Minutes:  Jeff Clements, Council Research

                12.7.12        Posted 5:00 p.m.

Tapes:      Finance meeting– LSD

                 12.4.12

Materials: Finance marked agenda

    12.4.12