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FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
September 05,2012
JOHN CRESCIMBENI, CHAIR
CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, held in
Council Chambers, City Hall,
Jacksonville, Florida, September 05,2012.
The meeting was called to order at 10:02 A.M. by Committee Chair John
Crescimbeni. The Chair called a break at 12:32 P.M. and reconvened at 12:43
P.M. The meeting adjourned at 1:37 P.M.
Members
in Attendance: Staff Attendance:
CM John Crescimbeni, Chair Jessica
Stephens, Legislative Asst.
CM Greg Anderson, Vice Chair Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor
CM
Lori Boyer Janice Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor
CM
Johnny Gaffney Jeff
Clements, Chief of Research
CM
Bill Gulliford Peggy
Sidman, General Counsel
CM Stephen Joost Steve Rohan,
General Counsel
CM
Clay Yarborough - Excused Jessica
Deal, Administration
Others in Attendance: Wrap
up Items:
CM Schellenberg Jim
Robinson
CM Lumb Joe
Stelma
CM Holt (2011-695 &
12-492) Cleveland
Ferguson
CM Redman (12-422) Jeff
Foster
Chris Hand (11-692) Ronnie
Belton
Susan Grandin (11-692) Glenn
Hansen
Terry Lawrence (12-422)
Jim Robinson (12-440 &
493)
Twane Duckworth (12-494)
Ronnie Belton (12-494)
Sheriff Rutherford (12-494)
Mitchell Perin (12-494)
Paige Johnston (12-522)
1.
2011-692 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $1,495,905 ($1,295,905 FROM AES CEDAR BAY COGENERATION SETTLEMENT
FUND AND $200,000 FROM ARCHIE DICKINSON PARK) TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARD THE
CITY'S ACQUISITION COST OF THE LAND;
PROVIDING FOR THE APPRAISAL OF THE LANDS BY THE REAL ESTATE DIVISION;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AN OPTION AGREEMENT
FOR SALE AND PURCHASE FOR THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 288 ACRES OF
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN (THE "LAND");
PROVIDING FOR A REVERTER OF FUNDS; AMENDING THE 2012-2016 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2011-406-E TO INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR
THE PROJECT ENTITLED "THOMAS CREEK BATTLEFIELD PHASE I"; MAKING THE
ACQUISITION OF THE LAND CONTINGENT UPON RECEIVING AN APPRAISAL, ENVIRONMENTAL
SITE ASSESSMENT, SURVEY, AND TITLE REPORT; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE LAND; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 11/1/2011 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: August 06, 2012
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
APPROVE.
AYES - Boyer, Crescimbeni,
Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, ( 5 )
_____________________
2.
2012-422 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING
PORTIONS OF THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN AREA (LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY'S SOUTHSIDE AND
NORTHBANK DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREAS CREATED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
163 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES) INVOLVING A PROPOSAL FOR CERTAIN COMMUNITY
ENHANCEMENTS (SECURITY, MARKETING AND PROMOTION, EVENTS, HOSPITALITY, AMBASSADOR
TEAMS, VISUAL IMPROVEMENTS, PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY,
ETC.) TO BE PROVIDED BY DOWNTOWN VISION, INC., A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT
CORPORATION ("DVI"), WITH THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH COMMUNITY
ENHANCEMENTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR (A TERM OF SEVEN (7) YEARS)
TO THE NON-EXEMPT PROPERTIES TO BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED; CONTAINING FINDINGS;
APPROVING IMPROVEMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS INCLUDING APPROVING SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013; AUTHORIZING AN ENHANCED MUNICIPAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DVI; COVENANTING TO BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATE FOR THE SEVEN FISCAL YEARS, BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013, THE
CITY'S SHARE OF THE COSTS OF THE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTS (APPROXIMATELY $229,747
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013, WITH SUBSEQUENT YEARS' FUNDING BEING DETERMINED ON
AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE CITY); AND OF CERTAIN DOWNTOWN CLEANING SERVICES
(APPROXIMATELY $81,913 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013, WITH SUBSEQUENT YEARS'
FUNDING BEING DETERMINED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE
COMPILATION AND PUBLICATION OF THE 2012-2013 PRELIMINARY AND FINAL ASSESSMENT
ROLL (PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL TO BE EQUALIZED UPON HEARING BEFORE THE
COUNCIL'S FINANCE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL); PROVIDING FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING AND THE GIVING OF NOTICE TO ALL AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS AS
REQUIRED BY SECTION 715.204 AND 715.205, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR
AND INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
FIRST YEAR; CREATING A REQUIREMENT TO MAKE A NEW SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT OMITTED OR HELD INVALID; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/7/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/21/2012 -
Sub/Rerefer 7-0
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, ( 6 )
_____________________
3.
2012-430 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
ANNUAL TAXES FOR THE 2012 CALENDAR YEAR ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED
IN THE GENERAL SERVICES DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, NOT INCLUDING THE
SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH URBAN SERVICES DISTRICTS (THE CITIES OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, NEPTUNE BEACH, JACKSONVILLE BEACH AND THE TOWN OF BALDWIN);
STATING THE PERCENTAGE DECREASE FROM THE 2012 ROLLED-BACK RATE; AUTHORIZING
ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES GENERATED;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/7/2012
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Joost, ( 5 )
_____________________
4.
2012-431 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
CALENDAR YEAR 2012 ANNUAL TAXES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, INCLUDING ONLY URBAN SERVICES DISTRICTS TWO, THREE, AND
FOUR, TO WIT: THE CITIES OF ATLANTIC BEACH, NEPTUNE BEACH AND JACKSONVILLE
BEACH; STATING THE PERCENTAGE DECREASE FROM THE 2012 ROLLED-BACK RATE;
AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES
GENERATED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/7/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Joost, ( 5 )
_____________________
5.
2012-432 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
CALENDAR YEAR 2012 ANNUAL TAXES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, INCLUDING ONLY URBAN SERVICES DISTRICT FIVE, TO WIT: THE
TOWN OF BALDWIN; STATING THE PERCENTAGE DECREASE FROM THE 2012 ROLLED-BACK
RATE; AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE
REVENUES GENERATED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/7/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, ( 6 )
_____________________
6.
2012-439 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND TO PROVIDE
SCHOLARSHIPS TO CITIZENS UNABLE TO AFFORD TO ATTEND THE FLORIDA COASTAL SCHOOL
OF LAW/JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY 2012 NORTHEAST FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT, AS
INITIATED BY B.T. 12-084; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR
2012-2013; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/7/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/21/2012 - Amend/Approve 5-2
(Joost, Yarborough)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: September 04, 2012
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 04, 2012
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to WITHDRAW.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, ( 6 )
_____________________
7.
2012-440 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $130,000.00 FROM THE BANKING FUND - DEBT PROCEEDS ACCOUNT TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE GATE PARKWAY AND DEERWOOD PARK BOULEVARD INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (THE "PROJECT") SO AS TO REMEDY A DANGEROUS
DRIVING SITUATION CAUSED BY SIGNIFICANT SETTLEMENT OF PAVEMENT AT THE
INTERSECTION, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 12-086; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS
TO FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013; AMENDING THE 2012-2016 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2011-406-E TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A NEW PROJECT
ENTITLED "GATE PKWY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS/DEERWOOD PARK BLVD" AND
REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS,
BRIDGES, MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION"; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/7/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: August 20, 2012
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, ( 5 )
NAYS - Crescimbeni, ( 1 )
_____________________
8.
2012-442 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING A GRANT AWARD OF $1,346,313.87 UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, 2008 DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE LOWER EASTSIDE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (THE "PROJECT") SO AS TO MITIGATE AGAINST FUTURE
FLOOD DAMAGE, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 12-088; PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS
TO FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013; APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS
DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE DISASTER
RECOVERY ENHANCEMENT FUND CONTRACT; AMENDING THE 2012-2016 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2011-406-E TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A
NEW PROJECT ENTITLED "LOWER EASTSIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS";
PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/7/2012
- Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: August 20, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, ( 6 )
_____________________
9.
2012-492 AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $10,000,000, FROM THE JIA/CRA TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT (I) DUVAL
ROAD EXPANSION ($375,000) AND (II) FOR THE FUTURE NORTH ACCESS ROAD ($9,625,000);
PROVIDING FOR A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS TO FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013; APPROVING A THIRD
AMENDMENT TO THE FAIR SHARE ASSESSMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE AND SIGNATURE LAND, INC., ASSIGNED TO SIGNATURE PARKWAY, LLP,
CONCERNING THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUVAL ROAD BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND AIRPORT CENTER
DRIVE, LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 11; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR
HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WITH BKJ DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LLC TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE NORTH ACCESS ROAD;
AMENDING THE 2012-2016 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY
ORDINANCE 2011-406-E TO AUTHORIZE THE PROJECT ENTITLED "DUVAL ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/7/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 04, 2012
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
REREFER.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to SUBSTITUTE and
REREFER.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, ( 6 )
_____________________
10.
2012-495 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE, A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN COMMANDER, NAVY REGION
SOUTHEAST AND NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE ("NAVY"), AND CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE BEHAVIORAL AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE
CENTER IN ORDER TO MEET THE NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL
ASSAULT, AS WELL AS THE REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CIVILIAN AND
MILITARY COMMUNITIES; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE SPECIAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/21/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: September 04, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: September 04, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Joost, ( 5 )
_____________________
11. 2012-496 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY
FOR ACQUIRING FEE SIMPLE TITLE THROUGH CONDEMNATION BY RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN
IN THAT CERAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8, SUCH PARCEL BEING
R.E.# 054821-0000, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 1,791 SQUARE FEET, APPRAISED AT
$5,400, AS REQUIRED FOR THE 11TH AND 12TH STREET CONNECTOR PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL TO INSTITUTE APPROPRIATE
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/21/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 04, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, ( 6 )
_____________________
12.
2012-497 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE 2011-494-E BY MOVING THE LEASE COMMENCEMENT DATE APPROVED IN SAID
ORDINANCE BACK TO JUNE OF 2013 IN ORDER TO GIVE TENANT, U. S. GREEN BUILDING
COUNCIL - NORTH FLORIDA CHAPTER, INC., TIME TO ACCUMULATE NECESSARY FUNDING;
MAKING NO OTHER CHANGES TO ORDINANCE 2011-494-E; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/21/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 04, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson, Boyer,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, ( 6 )
_____________________
13.
2012-498 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, (1) A RESTRICTIVE EASEMENT AGREEMENT GRANTING A RESTRICTIVE
EASEMENT OVER CITY PROPERTY (R.E. #001412-0000) NEAR OUTLYING LANDING FIELD
WHITEHOUSE ("OLF WHITEHOUSE") TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
("NAVY"), (2) A DONATION AGREEMENT DONATING TO THE NAVY THE APPRAISED
VALUE OF THE RESTRICTIVE EASEMENT SO AS TO LIMIT DEVELOPMENT THAT IS
INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE MISSION AND OPERATIONS OF OLF WHITEHOUSE, (3) ANY AND ALL
OTHER SUCH DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO EFFECTUATE THE TRANSACTION,
AND (4) ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, AGREEMENTS,
EASEMENTS, DONATION AGREEMENTS, AND CLOSING STATEMENTS, NECESSARY OR
APPROPRIATE TO EFFECTUATE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS MADE BY THE CITY AND THE NAVY OF
PROPERTIES DESIGNATED AS PART OF THE MILITARY NOTICE ZONE IN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/21/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 04, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, ( 5 )
_____________________
14.
2012-522 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 93 (ST. JOHNS RIVER [MAYPORT] FERRY COMMISSION), SECTION 93.105
(DUTIES), ORDINANCE CODE; ACCEPTING TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY FROM THE JACKSONVILLE
PORT AUTHORITY ("JAXPORT") FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ST. JOHNS RIVER
FERRY AS FOLLOWS: R.E. NUMBERS 168964-0000, 168965-0000, 168967-0000,
168242-0000, 169052-0000, 168309-0000, 169309-0100, 169038-0000, 169070-0000,
168308-1000, 168214-0010 IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 11, AND ACCEPTING TITLE TO THE
VESSEL NAMED "JEAN RIBAULT" AND SUCH OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY RELATING
TO THE ST. JOHNS RIVER FERRY OPERATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF THE OPERATING CONTRACT FOR THE ST. JOHNS RIVER
FERRY AND THE EXECUTION OF THE CONSENT AND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT; WAIVING
ANY CONTRARY PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 126 (PROCUREMENT CODE), PART 3 (PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT), ORDINANCE CODE, FOR THE CONSENT AND AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
POST-CLOSING AND FURTHER ASSURANCES AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION
CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TRANSFER
OF THE ST. JOHNS RIVER FERRY ASSETS AND OPERATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF
CLOSING COSTS TO EFFECTUATE THE TRANSFER; REQUESTING EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING
FOR JAXPORT BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 8/21/2012 - Read 2nd & Rerefer
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RULES: September 04, 2012
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY & UTILITIES: September 04, 2012
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE: September 05, 2012
Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.
AYES - Anderson,
Crescimbeni, Gaffney, Gulliford, Joost, ( 5 )
_____________________
2ND
READINGS
15.
2012-529 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND CASTO SOUTHEAST,
INC. AND SUCCESSOR CHRISTIECO, INC. TO EXTEND THE DATE ON WHICH THE CITY CAN
DRAW ON THE LETTER OF CREDIT TO JANUARY 1, 2017; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
_____________________
16.
2012-531 AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING
EXTENSION OF THE TAX ROLLS FOR THE 2012 TAX YEAR PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF THE
VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD HEARINGS, AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 197.323, FLORIDA
STATUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
_____________________
17.
2012-537 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING
A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS
("HOPWA") PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,584,823 TO THE
JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR AUTHORIZING AND
FUNDING, PURSUANT TO ITS 2012-2013 UNIVERSAL APPLICATION CYCLE, ALL FOR THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO EXECUTE FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTRACTS AS APPLICABLE FOR THE
FOLLOWING: (1) $1,005,418 TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES BUREAU, INC. FOR MORTGAGE AND
UTILITIES ASSISTANCE, (2) $70,024 TO GATEWAY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. FOR THE
LINKING PEOPLE TO HOUSING PROGRAM, (3) $108,148 TO LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF
NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC. FOR ITS SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM, (4) $697,504 TO
NORTHEAST FLORIDA AIDS NETWORK, INC. FOR MORTGAGE AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE, (5)
$216,822 TO NORTHEAST FLORIDA AIDS NETWORK, INC. FOR PERMANENT HOUSING (AIDS),
(6) $414,631 TO RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC. FOR HOUSING WITH
COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, AND (7) $72,276 TO THE CITY'S HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, ALL AS INITIATED BY B.T. 13-001;
PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; 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 FOR FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION IF REVENUE DIFFERS;
PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE AWARDS; APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C.
13-001; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
_____________________
18.
2012-538 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING
A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $2,278,025 IN HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
("HOME") PROGRAM FUNDS FOR PROGRAM COSTS, AS INITIATED BY B.T.
13-002; PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD TO THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR AUTHORIZING AND FUNDING, PURSUANT TO ITS 2012-2013
UNIVERSAL APPLICATION CYCLE, AND FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO EXECUTE
FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTRACTS FOR HOME PROGRAM FUNDS, AS APPLICABLE, FOR THE
FOLLOWING: (1) $113,901 FOR COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
OPERATING COSTS ($32,500 TO GRACE AND TRUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
$31,401 TO NORTHWEST JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, $30,000 TO
OPERATION NEW HOPE, INC., AND $20,000 TO WEALTH WATCHERS, INC.); (2) $341,704
TO THE COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION'S DEVELOPMENT SUBSIDY POOL;
(3) $1,594,617 TO THE CITY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION'S
HEADSTART TO HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; AND (4)
$227,803 TO THE CITY'S HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
COSTS; 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 FOR FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION IF REVENUE DIFFERS; PROVIDING FOR THE
MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO
THE AWARDS; APPROVING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 13-002; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
_____________________
19.
2012-539 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING
A CONTINUATION GRANT; PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR THE 2012-2013 FISCAL YEAR; APPROPRIATING
$5,265,303 IN CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS FOR PROGRAM COSTS, AS INITIATED BY B.T.
13-003; PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD, AUTHORIZATION AND FUNDING, AND FOR THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE TO EXECUTE FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTRACTS FOR CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS, AS
APPLICABLE, TO IMPLEMENT B.T. 13-003; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; 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 FOR FURTHER
COUNCIL ACTION IF REVENUE DIFFERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION
SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE AWARDS; APPROVING
POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 13-003; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
_____________________
20.
2012-540 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING
A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $528,788 IN FEDERAL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS
GRANT ("HEARTH-ESG") FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND RELATED
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WITHIN DUVAL COUNTY THROUGH CATHOLIC CHARITIES BUREAU,
INC., JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT,
INC. AND THE SALVATION ARMY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 13-004; 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 FOR PURPOSE;
PROVIDING FOR FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION IF REVENUE DIFFERS; PROVIDING FOR THE
MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO
THE AWARD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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