FINANCE

 

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

 

Tuesday October 1, 2013

Tape No.________________________

9:00 AM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Greg Anderson, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Carol Owens

Stephen Joost, Vice Chair, Arr 9:32

Council Auditor: Kirk Sherman

Reggie Brown

Asst. Council Auditor: Janice Billy

Richard Clark, Excused

Attorney: Peggy Sidman

John Crescimbeni

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

Johnny Gaffney

Administration: Teresa Eichner

Robin Lumb, Excused

 

Matt Schellenberg

 

Clay Yarborough, Excused

 

 

 

Meeting Convened: 9:05 am                                                               Meeting Adjourned: 11:17 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:

 

2013-572 – Kevin Grant (Environmental and Compliance Operations Administrator)

                   Jackie Perry (Executive Director, Beaver St. Enterprise Ctr)

                   Dr. Robert Lee (Fresh Ministries)

 

2013-596, 2013-597, 2013-598, 213-599 – Elaine Spencer (Chief, Housing & Comm Dev)

 

2013-597 – Laura Stagner-Crites (Dir, Finance-Housing & Neighborhoods Dept)

 

2013-598 – Terrance Ashanta-Barker (Dir of Neighborhoods)

 

2013-601 – Mike Gleason (CFO, UF Health)

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2013.

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2013-209

ORD-MC Amend Var Chapts & Secs of Ord Code by Reorganizing & Renaming var Depts & Divisions, including Chapt 28 (Parks & Rec), Chapt 30 (Planning & Dev Dept), Chapt 32 (Public Works Dept), Chapt 35 (Neighborhoods Dept), Chapt 55 (Economic Dev), Chapt 23 (Intra-Govt'l Svcs Dept), by moving Divisions to other Depts or Consolidating Divisions; Provide Effective Date of 10/1/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/9/13

 

1. 3/26/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    4/1/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/2/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/9/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               R: Defer

 

 

DEFER

 

 

2.  2013-384

ORD Auth License Agreemt with Sons of Confederate Veterans, Kirby Smith Camp 1209, Inc to Restore & Manage the Natl Guard Armory at 851 N. Market St for 10 Yrs, with two 5-Yr Renewal Options for a License Fee of $1/Yr & Making Immediate, Necessary Repairs, Restore & Maintain Facility, Mowing, & Insuring Property. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Daniels)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/25/13

 

1. 6/11/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    6/17/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/18/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/25/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary            TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

3.  2013-420

ORD Approp $2,444,808 from Bob Hayes/Northwest Community Ctr to "Legends Community Ctr Waterpark" Proj for Constrn; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Increase said Proj Funding; Provide Oversight by Parks & Rec Dept. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/23/13

 

1. 6/25/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    7/16/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/16/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

4.  2013-454

ORD Transferring $2,683,767.64 ($1,953,234.82 from ITD Radio Communications (534) to Info Technologies (531); $511,640.59 from Baseball Stadium (4C1 & $218,892.23 from Convention Ctr (4E1) to Times Union Performing Arts Ctr (4D1) to Assist in Reducing Interfund & Intrafund Balance Deficits. (BT 13-074) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13

 

1. 7/23/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

    8/5/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/6/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet:              TEU: Withdraw 5-0

 

 

WITHDRAW  5-0

 

5.  2013-495

ORD Auth a Communication Tower Lease with TowerCom III, LLC for Alberts Field at 12073 Brady Rd. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13

 

1. 7/23/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    8/5/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/6/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary            TEU:  Amend/Approve 6-0

 

AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 5-0

 

 

6.  2013-523

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 106 (Budget & Acctg Code), Part 3 (Appropriations), Sec 106.304 (Mayor's Transfer Power) to Limit Mayor's Transfer Power to $100,000 Annually into or out of any Agency, 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 - 8/27/13

 

1. 8/13/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    8/19/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/20/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/27/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary            R:  Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

7.  2013-558

ORD Approp $53,000 from Environmental Protection Fund to fund Educational & Outreach Activities of the Environmental Protection Bd (EPB) to allow EPB to pay Training Costs, Membership Fees & Catering Charges at the Annual EPB Symposium Luncheon; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Waiving Conflicting Provisions of Secs 106.203(b) (Expenditure of Public Funds) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Ord Code; Designate Oversight by Neighborhoods Dept. (BT 13-087) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    9/3/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/3/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               R: Defer                      TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

8.  2013-564

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC (Tenant) for Approx 1,081 Sq Ft of Retail Space at the Library Parking Garage for Initial 5 Yr Term with 3 Renewal Options of 5 Yrs each at Initial Rate of $10/Sq Ft. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/4/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

    9/17/2013 RCD Amend/Approve 7-0;    9/17/2013 F Amend/Approve 7-0

 

3. 9/24/2013 CO REREFERRED; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

 

DEFER

 

9.  2013-572

ORD Auth 3rd Amend to NW Jax Economic Dev Fund Redev Agreemt with Fresh Ministries, Inc, Auth an Extension of Time. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/4/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-1 (Crescimbeni) (Applicants instructed to send Quarterly Reports on project progress to Full Council and Auditor)

 

 

 

10.  2013-592

ORD Approp $106,567 in Fed Housing HOPWA Reprogrammed Funds to River Region Human Services, Inc. for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling for Persons with HIV/AIDS, & Salary & Benefits Assistance for Staff; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 13-090) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

    9/16/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                              PHS: Approve 5-0

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

11.  2013-593

ORD Approp $10,923 from Dept of Homeland Security thru Fla Dept of Emerg Mgmt (FDEM) for Developing & Implementing Homeland Security Support Progs & Adopting Dept of Homeland Security Natl Initiatives; Auth Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreemt bet City & FDEM. (BT 13-096) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

    9/16/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                              PHS: Approve 5-0

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

12.  2013-594

ORD Approp $124,000 from Spec Law Enforcemt Trust Fund to Police Athletic League ($100,000) & Lumen Entertainment, Inc ($24,000); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2013-2014; Auth Misc Approp Agreemts bet City & Police Athletic League, & bet City & Lumen Entertainment, Inc. (BT 13-098) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

    9/16/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                              PHS: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

13.  2013-595

ORD Approp $2,608,329 in Fed HOPWA Prog Funding for Housing Assist & Related Supportive Svcs to Low-Income Persons with HIV/AIDS & their Families; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv HOPWA Mgmt Policies; Apv Position. (BT 14-001) (RC 14-001) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

    9/16/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                              PHS: Approve 5-0

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

14.  2013-596

ORD Approp $2,160,092 in Home Investmt Partnership Prog for Activities that Build, Buy &/or Rehab Affordable Housing for Rent or Ownership or Rental Assist to Low-Income People; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv Home Mgmt Policies; Apv Positions. (BT 14-002) (RC 14-002) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/17/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                             

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

15.  2013-597

ORD Approp $5,554,760 in CDBG Funding to Activities that Develop Viable Urban Communities by Providing Decent Housing & Suitable Living Environmts & Expanding Economic Opportunities for Low & Moderate Income People; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv CDBG Prog Mgmt Policies; Apv Position. (BT 14-003) (RC 14-003) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/17/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                             

 

DEFER

 

 

 

16.  2013-598

ORD Approp $392,963 in Fed Emerg Solutions Grants Prog for Admin Costs, Data Collection & Analysis, Housing Assist & Related Supportive Svcs; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv ESG Prog Mgmt Policies. (BT 14-004) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/17/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                              

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

17.  2013-599

ORD Approp $1,286,005 in SHIP Funds for Admin Costs, Rehab Owner-Occupied Homes, Housing Counseling for Homebuyers & Rehab of Owner-Occupied Homes with Disabled Persons; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv SHIP Prog Mgmt Policies. (BT 14-005) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/17/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                             

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

18.  2013-601

ORD Apv Issuance of $150,000,000 of Healthcare Facilities Rev Bonds (Shands Healthcare Jax Proj) by the Florida Development Finance Corp to Finance or Refinance Acquisition, Constrn, Renovation & Equipping of Healthcare Facilities. (Rowland) (Introduced by CM Gaffney & Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by FDFC - 9/19/13

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

    9/16/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F

 

Bill Summary                            PHS: Amend/Approve 5-0

 

AMEND(PHS)/APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

19.  2013-602

ORD auth Agreemt with JTA re Downtown Bus Rapid Transit Public Improvemts; Request & Auth Public Works Dept & Ofc of Gen Counsel to take Action to Create, Amend &/or Modify the Applicable Permit(s) to be Issued & Apvd by Public Works; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/16/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                            TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

20.  2013-606

ORD Declaring Surplus Propty bet Church St E & Duval St E, W of Palmetto St; Waiving Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or below $25,000) to allow Conveyance to Hubbard House, Inc at No Cost. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    9/16/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/16/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/17/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/24/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet            R: Amend/Apv 5-0             TEU: Amend(R)/Apv 6-0

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

21.  2013-668

ORD Closing & Abandoning and/or Disclaiming easemt for Drainage, Utilities, and Sewers on Lot 42, Goodby's Creek Unit 2, recorded and established in Plat Book 36, Page 2A, dtd 7/15/77, at the request of Paul G. Abdullah, III, to construct a garage and workshop building. (Dist 6-Schellenberg) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/8/13

 

1. 9/24/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                            TEU:  Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

22.  2013-669

ORD-MC Declaring Surplus Propty consisting of City owned propty & bldgs, to the Police and Fire Pension Fund (PFPF), conveying the Propty to PFPF  in exchange for a reduction in Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability of the PFPF; in accordance with a purchase and sale agreemt to be entered into btwn City and PFPF; authorize Mayor & Corp Sec to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish the foregoing transactions; Waive conflicting provisions of Chapts 122 & 500, Ord Code, amend Sec 121.101 (Control and Administration of Police & Fire Pension Fund), Ord Code, to add a New Subsection (F), authorizing diversification of investment as authorized by applicable provisions of Article 22, Charter; Req Emerg Apv upon Introduction. (Keane) (Introduced by C/M Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/8/13

 

1. 9/24/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

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

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

23.  2013-673

ORD Auth 1st Amend to  Agreemt apvd by Ord 2013-15-E bet City & TBE Group Inc., D/B/A Cardno TBE to Extend Agreemt until 9/30/14 to pursue grants related to Brownfields Property; Req Emerg Passage upon Introduction.(Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/8/13

 

1. 9/24/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

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

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

24.  2013-675

ORD Approp $544,431.92 ($495,000.00 from Cecil Gym Capital Improvemt Trust to Renovate Main Entry, Women's Restroom, Fitness Area, and Gymnasiums, & $49,431.92 from Cecil Commerce Ctr Trust Fund for Amenities and Upgrades at the Park Sport Complexes); Auth Funds Carryover to FY13-14; Amend Ord 2013-434-E (CIP) to estab said Proj. (BT 13-100) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/8/13

 

1. 9/24/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                           

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

25.  2013-678

ORD Auth Issuance of Health Care Facilities Rev Bond (Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems), Series 2013A & Series 2013B of $7,500,000; Auth Acquisition, Constrn, Equipping, Renovation & Expansion of Certain Capital Projs; Auth a Financing Agreemt for the Bond;  Auth Economic Dev Officer to Execute an Identification of a Qualified Hedge; Provide for No Third Party Beneficiaries; Provide Dept Oversight. (Rogers Towers, P.A. & Rowland) (Introduced by CP Gulliford & CM Clark)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by Dir of Economic Dev - 9/19/13

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/8/13

 

1. 9/24/2013 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                            PHS: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  Other items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.