FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
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Wednesday
December 7, 2016 9:00 AM |
Tape
No.________________________ |
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Council
Chambers 1st Floor, City
Hall |
Carol
Owens, Chief of Legislative Services |
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Anna
Lopez Brosche, Chair |
Legislative
Assistant: Philip Zamarron |
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Matt
Schellenberg, Vice Chair |
Council
Auditor: Kirk Sherman |
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Greg
Anderson |
Asst.
Council Auditor: Kyle Billy |
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Aaron
Bowman |
Chief
of Research: Jeff Clements |
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Katrina
Brown |
Deputy
Gen Counsel: Peggy Sidman |
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Bill
Gulliford |
Administration:
Allison Korman Shelton |
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Sam
Newby |
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Regular Meeting: Convened
9:04 A.M. Meeting
Adjourned 11:25 A.M.
Special Meeting: Convened 11:26 A.M. Meeting
Adjourned 11:51 A.M.
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.
***The
meeting will adjourn no later than noon, Special Committee on Finance matters
to follow immediately!
The Committee shall consider financial matters, including
appropriations; budgets; budgetary transfers; taxes; fees; franchises; bonds;
fiscal and investment policies; economic development investment incentives and
related contracts, agreements and appropriations; licensing; personnel;
pensions; leases; Administration and Finance Department; Procurement
Department; Office of Economic Development; JEA financial issues; auditing;
performance measurement and benchmarking; audits of the City and Independent
Agencies; selection and retention of the auditor to perform the annual
independent audit required by Section 5.11, Jacksonville Charter; TRUE Commission reports;
international trade and all related subjects
PARKING:
If you park in the Library Garage (Entry on
please see the Council Receptionist, Room 425, for ticket
validation.
Monthly
update from the administration regarding the Loblolly Mitigation report. -
Jason
Gabriel, General Counsel
Special
Meeting topic today: Discussion of City grants processes as pertains to the
Jacksonville
Children’s Commission (Budget ordinance language and schedules). – Angela Moyer
Attendance:
CM
Reggie Brown (2016-489 Lawsikia
Hodges, OGC (2016-489)
Dave
Harrell, Sports & Entertainmt (2016-489) Kristen
Reed, Plan & Dev (2016-631)
Paul
Harden (2016-705) Susan
Grandin (2016-705)
Chris
Garrett (2016-728) Jessica
Shepler (2016-784)
Mike
Weinstein (2016-729)
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Thursday, January 5, 2017.
Council
Auditor Kirk Sherman distributed to the committee 2 replacement pages to be
attached to Special Report #786A – Update to Budget Summary for FY16-17,
representing the finalized Public Service Grant and Cultural Services Grant
allocations by the respective grant committees for the year.
General
Counsel Jason Gabriel gave the committee an update on the status of the
Loblolly Wetlands Mitigation Bank issue discussed at a previous meeting,
reporting that the Office of General Counsel conducted its own investigation of
the history of transactions by the bank and its contracted operator and largely
came to the same conclusions as reached by the Council Auditor. He has met with
the attorney for the operator (LMP) and both sides need time for more due
diligence research. He hopes to resolve the issue without litigation and will
update the committee at its first meeting in January.
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Item/File No. |
Title/History |
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1.
2015-127 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code;
Updating Regs re: Licensing, Background Checks, Min Standards for Vehicle
Inspections & Insurance Requiremts; Creating Chapt 222 (Transportation
Network Companies), Creating Regs for Operations Including Licensing,
Background Checks, Min Standards for Operators, Vehicle Inspections, Min
Insurance Requiremts, Records Retention & Confidentiality; Creating Code
Enforcemt, Civil Remedies, Violations, Seizure, Impoundmt & Forfeiture
Regs & Provide Authority to JSO, City Parking Div & Jax Airport
Authority to Seize & Impound or Immobilize Vehicles used in Violation of
Chapt 222. (Diebenow) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg) (CPAC #6 Apv) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 2/24/15 |
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1. 2/10/2015 CO
Introduced: R,F,TEU |
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2/17/2015 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/17/2015 R
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/18/2015 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU |
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3/2/2015 TEU
Sub/Rerefer 5-0; 3/2/2015 R
Sub/Rerefer 6-0 |
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3/3/2015 F
Sub/Rerefer 7-0 |
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3. 3/10/2015 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R, F, TEU |
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Bill Summary R: Defer TEU: Defer DEFER |
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2.
2015-253 |
ORD-MC Repealing Sec 116.910 (Residence within City Preferred),
Chapt 116 (Employees & Employee Benefits), Ord Code & Creating New
Sec 116.910 (Residence within City Required), Requiring New Employees of the
City to live within Duval County beginning 1/1/16. (Johnston) (Introduced by
CM Crescimbeni & Co-sponsored by CM Jones) (CPAC #6 Deny) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/28/15 |
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1. 4/14/2015 CO
Introduced: R,F |
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4/20/2015 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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4/21/2015 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/28/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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Bill Summary R: Defer DEFER |
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3.
2016-214 |
ORD Auth 1st Amend to Redev Agreemt with Hallmark
Partners, Inc to Reduce the Number of Units of Residential Rental Apts
Comprising the Constrn Proj from 223 to 190 & to Reduce the Sq Ft of New
Retail Space from 18,000 to 16,000; Designate Oversight by DIA. (Sawyer) (Req
of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 4/12/16, 5/10/16 |
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1. 3/22/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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4/4/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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4/5/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 4/12/2016 CO PH Contd 5/10/16/ Read 2nd &
Rereferred; F, RCDPHS (NCIS 7/1/16) |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCIS: Defer DEFER |
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4.
2016-486 |
ORD Approp $932,032.65 from OED - Access to Capital Prog -
Misc Sales & Charges to OED Access to Capital Prog - Loans for Purpose of
Providing Funding for Access to Capital Prog, Auth by Sec 126.602, Ord Code;
Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Auth (1) an Agreemt with Accion East, Inc
for Mgmt of the Access to Capital Prog; (2) an Interlocal Agreemt with JEA re
Use of JEA Funds Provided for Prog; (3) an Interlocal Agreemt with JTA re Use
of JTA Funds Provided for Prog & (4) an Interlocal Agreemt with JPA re
Use of JPA Funds provided for Prog; Auth OED to Disburse Funds Approp hereby
in Accordance with Terms & Conditions of the Accion Agreemt & the
Access to Capital Prog. (BT 16-092) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 8/9/16 |
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1. 7/26/2016 CO
Introduced: F |
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8/3/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/9/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet DEFER |
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5.
2016-489 |
ORD-MC Approp $70,000 from Special Council Operating
Contingency to fund Neighborhood Community Events; Create New Sec 111.105(d)
(Neighborhood Community Events Trust Fund); Amend Chapt 191 (Spec Events
& A. Philip Randolph Entertainmt Dist), Part 1 (Spec Events), Secs
191.102 (Definitions) & 191.103 (Spec Event Permit Required); Create New
Sec 191.121 (Council Member Hosted Neighborhood Community Events). (Hodges)
(Introduced by CM R. Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 8/9/16 |
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1. 7/26/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,R, F (added per C/P on 8/9/16) |
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8/1/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/2/2016 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/9/2016 CO PH/Refer; F; 8/9/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
NCIS, R, F |
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9/19/2016 NCIS
Amend(2)/Approve 6-0 |
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11/15/2016 R
Sub/Rerefer 4-1 (Becton) |
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11/16/2016 F
Sub/Rerefer 5-0 |
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3. 11/22/2016 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; NCIS,F,R |
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Bill Summary NCIS: Am/Apv R: Am/Apv Assistant Council Auditor Kyle Billy explained the Rules
Committee amendment which adds a provision requiring approval of an event by
the Council President. Deputy General Counsel Lawsikia Hodges explained the
different special events approval processes for events expected to attract
more or less than 500 attendees and explained the provision prohibiting
promotion of an event before it has been fully approved through the
multi-agency review process. A motion by Council Member Anderson to amend the
bill to provide that that Director of Finance and Administration “shall”
disburse funds after successful completion of the review process (eliminating
any potential for administrative “veto” of an event) died for lack of a
second. Council Member Schellenberg questioned the lack of a maximum amount
allocable to any one event and the lack of even distribution of funds among
all council members. AMEND(R)/APPROVE
6-1 (Schellenberg) |
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6.
2016-524 |
ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Jax Housing Authority
(Landlord) to provide Ofc Space for the Proj New Ground Ash Remediation
Outreach Prog, 1,465 Sq Ft in the Hope Bldg at 1605-8 N. Myrtle Ave @
$1,037.70/Mo + $244.16/Mo in Common Area Maint Costs for 1 Yr, with Two 1-Yr
Renewal Options; Designate Oversight by the Public Works Real Estate Div.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 8/23/16 |
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1. 8/9/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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8/15/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/17/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/23/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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9/6/2016 TEU Amend/Approve 7-0 |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet WITHDRAW 7-0 |
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2016-595 |
ORD Approp $10,575 from Tree Protection & Related
Expenses to remove 25 Oak Trees & Plant 25 Pine Trees & 51 Arbor
Green Trees (Remove 7 oaks & Install 7 Pines & 26 Arbor Green Trees
on Alden Rd bet St Johns Bluff & John Promenade Blvd; Remove 8 Oaks &
install 8 pines & 9 Arbor Green Trees on Sam Hardwick Blvd bet Alden
& Saints Rds; & Remove 10 Oaks & Install 10 Pines & 16 Arbor
Green Trees on John Promenade Blvd bet Alden & Saints Rds); Procuremt
Directive Utilizing the Continuing Contract of Davey Tree Svc; Designate
Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 4-Wilson) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
Wilson) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/27/16 |
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1. 9/13/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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9/19/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer 9/21/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/27/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill Summary NCIS: Defer DEFER |
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8.
2016-631 |
ORD Apv Transmittal of Proposed 2016B Series Text Amend to
the Conservation/Coastal Mgmt Element of the 2030 Comp Plan to Eliminate
Inappropriate & Unsafe Dev in Floodplains & Coastal Areas when
Opportunities Arise & to add Objectives & Policies to Support same.
(Reed) (LUZ) (PD Apv) LUZ PH - 11/1/16,11/15/16, 12/6/16 Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3184, F.S. & Chapt
650, Pt 4 Ord Code - 10/25/16 & 11/9/16, 11/22/16, 12/13/16 |
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1. 9/27/2016 CO
Introduced: LUZ, TEU, F |
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10/3/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/4/2016 LUZ
Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/5/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 10/11/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ, TEU, F |
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Bill Summary TEU: Am/Apv LUZ: Am/Apv Kristen Reed of the Planning and Development Department
recounted the LUZ Committee’s discussion of
this bill and the negative votes by two members. She explained the
state requirement to address sea level rise in the Comp Plan policies. AMEND(LUZ)/APPROVE
6-1 (Schellenberg) |
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9.
2016-676 |
ORD-MC re Prohibition of Apv, Grant, or Issuance of
Certain Licenses, Permits, Certificates or Zoning Actions to Persons with
Unpaid Civil Penalties or Current Violations of the Ord Code; Amend Chapt 307
(Historic Preservation & Protection), Sec 307.111 (Enforcemt; Civil
Remedies); & Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions), Sec 320.402 (Appl for Permit)
& Chapt 518 (Jax Propty Safety & Mgmt Code), Sec 518.103
(Applicability); & Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt Citations), adding Sec 609.110
(Prohibition of Admin Action); & Chapt 650 Comp Plan for Future Dev), Sec
650.402 (Initiation of Proposal); & Chapt 654 (Code of Subdiv Regs), Sec
654.105 (Applicability); & Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Sec 656.109 (Admin
& Enforcemt; Interpretation of Zoning Code; Admin Deviations) & Sec
656.111 (Violations & Penalties); & Chapt 780 (Propty Tax), Part 3
(Tax Exemption for Rehab & Proptys in Historic Dists), Sec 780.305
(Application). (Grandin) (Introduced by VP Crescimbeni) LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123, Ord Code - 11/15/16,
12/6/16 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S.
& CR 3.601 - 11/22/16 |
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1. 10/11/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,PHS,LUZ,F |
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10/17/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/18/2016 LUZ
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 10/18/2016
PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/19/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 10/25/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, PHS,
LUZ, F |
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Bill Summary NCIS: Defer PHS: Defer LUZ: Defer DEFER |
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10.
2016-705 |
ORD-MC Amend Sec 656.1205 (Removal of Protected Trees
Prohibited; Exceptions), Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), to Create an Addnl
Exception for Land Developed as Salt Water Mitigation Bank pursuant to a
Permit issued by St Johns River Water Mgmt Dist, FDEP or U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, so long as No Hardscape Constrn Improvemts are made; Provide for
Retroactive Appl to 1/1/13. (Grandin) (Introduced by VP Crescimbeni &
Co-Sponsored by C/M's Gulliford & R. Gaffney) LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123, Ord Code - 12/6/16 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S.
& CR 3.601 - 11/22/16, 12/13/16 |
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1. 10/25/2016 CO
Introduced: LUZ,JWW, F(added as per C/P 11/22/16) |
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11/1/2016 LUZ
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/9/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; LUZ |
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11/10/2016 JWW Approve 12-0 |
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3. 11/22/2016 CO PH Contd 12/13/16; Rereferred; LUZ, F |
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Bill Summary LUZ: Defer Assistant General Counsel Susan Grandin explained the
rationale for the addition of a new exemption to the tree mitigation
requirements for a saltwater mitigation bank. Attorney Paul Harden,
representing the developer of the first saltwater mitigation bank in the
city, reported that at least 4 other major Florida counties have this same
exemption in their codes because it is necessary to encourage the development
of much-needed mitigation banks. He believes the exemption is justifiable
because creation of a mitigation bank is not “development” in the sense that
the tree protection regulations were intended to address. He explained the
history of the development of his client’s mitigation bank and the posting of
a letter of credit in lieu of paying into the Tree Protection and Related
Expenses Trust Fund until a final determination could be made of the
applicability of the tree mitigation ordinance to the saltwater mitigation
bank. APPROVE 7-0 |
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2016-727 |
ORD Auth (1) an Economic Dev Agreemt with Grace
Electronics, LLC to support Expansion of Operations & (2) a Lease Agreemt
for a Portion of Bldg 905 in Cecil Commerce Ctr at 13541 Lake Newnan St for
term up to 3 Yrs at initial rate of $5,073/Mo; Recommend Apv by Fla Dept of
Economic Opportunity as a QTI Business with a High Impact Sector Bonus;
Evidence City's Local Support of $25,000 under the QTI Tax Refund Prog, with
State Match of $100,000 to Total of $125,000 for 25 Jobs; Designate Oversight
by OED; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by the Company; Affirm Proj's
Compliance with the Public Investmt Policy. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
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1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: F |
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11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE
6-0 (Correct spelling of Lake Newman & attach revised Project Summary) |
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12.
2016-728 |
ORD-MC Amend Sec 123 (Public Fees), to Modify the Fee
Charged for Routine Annual Inspections of Bldgs & Premises conducted by
Jax Fire & Rescue Dept, Fire Prevention Div; Sec 420.104 (Inspections of
Bldgs & Premises), Ord Code, to Clarify the Billing & Fee Collection
Process for Routine Fire Inspections. (Teal) (Ofc of Gen Counsel) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
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1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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11/15/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet PHS: Amend/Apv Assistant General Counsel Chris Garrett explained the new
process for determining business square footage before or during fire
inspections and the change to the inspection billing process from the tenants
of commercial buildings to the building owner. The change results from the
settlement of a class action lawsuit filed against the City by a commercial
property owner for its previous inspection practices. Council Member Anderson
suggested the need to notify commercial property owners and inform them in
advance of changing the billing procedure so they know they will be
responsible for paying the fees rather than their tenants. AMEND(PHS)/APPROVE
6-0 |
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13. 2016-729 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 123 (Public Fees), Ord Code, Amend Sec
123.102(e) (Recreation & Parks) & Creating New Sec 123.102(i) Sports
& Entertainmt Ofc) to Transfer Supervision of & Increase Ticket User
Fees for Events held at Jax Veterans Memorial Arena, the Baseball Grounds of
Jax & the Times Union Ctr for the Performing Arts, & Estab New Ticket
User Fees to the To-Be Constructed Amphitheater & Covered Flex Field
Adjacent to Everbank Field; Amend Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), Sec
111.135 (Individual Venue-Related Enterprise Funds for the Amphitheater &
Covered Flex Field; Amend Chapt 154 (Alcoholic Beverages), Sec 154.107 (Sale
& Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Municipal Parks or on City-Owned
or -Leased Propty; Penalty), to allow Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages at
the Amphitheater & Covered Flex Field; Amend Chapt 191 (Spec Events &
A. Philip Randolph Entertainmt Dist, Sec 191.103 (Special Event Permit
Required, to Exempt Events at the Amphitheater & Covered Flex Field from
Special Events Permitting Requiremts & Part 2 (A Philip Randolph
Entertainmt Dist), Sec 191.202 (Periods of Applicability), to include Events
at the Covered Flex Field & Amphitheater within the Entertainmt Dist
Activity Periods. (Sawyer) (Introduced by CM Gulliford) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
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1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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11/14/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill Summary NCIS: Defer Council Member Schellenberg expressed concern with the
large increase in the surcharge on the Baseball Grounds but reported that
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owner Ken Babby does not object to the increase.
Council Member Bowman suggested amending the annual fee increase to be either
3% or the annual change in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is less.
Finance Director Mike Weinstein recommended adopting the fixed 3% adjustment
and revisiting the subject after several years of experience. Council Member
Gulliford reported that he had met yesterday with the leadership of the
Jacksonville Symphony and had arrived at an acceptable resolution to their
concerns expressed at the NCIS Committee on Monday. The symphony has a long
list of maintenance and repair items for Jacoby Hall that it would like to
see addressed. In response to a question, Mr. Weinstein explained how the
City’s capital maintenance projects are evaluated and funded each year in the
budget process. AMEND(NCIS)/APPROVE
7-0 |
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14.
2016-730 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 745 (Addressing & Street Naming
Regs), Ord Code, Amend Sec 745.105 (Changing Names of Public Streets by Ords;
Honorary Street Designation by Ord), to Replace "2/3" by
"75%" & Replacing "R/W & Grounds Maint" with
"Traffic Engineering"; Create New Sec 745.105.1 (Re-Naming Streets
in Honor of Prominent Individuals), to Require 75% of Propty Owners Consent
to Honorary Street Names; Create New Sec 745.105.2 (Honorary Street Name
Designations), to Require that 75% of Propty Owners Consent to Honorary
Street Designations; Create New Sec 745.105.3 (Fee Required); Create New Sec
745.105.4 (Public Hearings Required for Street Name Changes & Honorary
Street Designations), Ord Code; Amend Chapt 123 (Public Fees), Sec 123.102
(Fees Established), to Increase the Fee for Honorary Street Designations to
$761.00. (Pollock) (Introduced by CM R. Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
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1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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11/14/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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Bill Summary TEU: Sub/Apv Deputy General Counsel Peggy Sidman requested an amendment
to remove two unnecessary sections of the TEU Committee substitute (Sections
4 - Repeal and 5 - Codification) as the provisions of those sections are
already covered in other sections of the bill. SUB/APPROVE 7-0
(TEU Sub and remove sections 4 & 5 of the bill) |
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15.
2016-732 |
ORD Approp $2,663,689 from Solid Waste Disposal Fund to the
Solid Waste Capital Projs Fund for Pay-Go Dollars to the Trail Ridge Landfill
Gas System Improvemts Proj to Replace the Gas System on the Southern Half of
the Hill; Amend Ords 2015-505-E & 2016-505-E to Increase Funding for said
Proj. (BT 16-127 & BT 17-032) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
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1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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11/14/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: Amend/Apv AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE
7-0 |
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16.
2016-733 |
ORD Approp $24,000, No Local Match, from U.S. DOT thru
FDOT; Auth Subgrant for Highway Traffic Safety Funds with FDOT; Apv Part-time
position; Designate Oversight by JSO Dept of Corrections. (BT 17-019) (RC
17-023) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
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1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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11/15/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet PHS: Apv APPROVE 7-0 |
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17.
2016-734 |
ORD Approp $177,963.41 from Bldg Inspection Spec Rev
Subfund 159 for Salaries & Benefits for 4 Civil Svc & 1 Appointed
Employee Positions from 3/1/17 - 9/30/17 for the Developmt Svc Div. (BT
17-023) (RC 17-036) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
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1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: F |
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11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE
7-0 (Revise Approp to $162,681.08, attached Revised Exhibits 1 & 2) |
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18.
2016-735 |
ORD Approp $202,450 from FDEP for Design & Permitting
of the Julington/Cormorant (Loretto Rd Conveyance & Pond) Stormwater
Improvemt Proj; Auth FDEP Div of Water Restoration Assistance Grant Agreemt
with FDEP; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 17-026) (McCain)
(Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
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|
1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
|
|
11/14/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
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Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: Amend/Apv AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE
7-0 |
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19.
2016-736 |
ORD Approp $415,313 from Gen Fund - GSD Fund Balance to
fund SGA Holdings of Delaware, Inc (SGA) for Installation of 2,054 Temp Seats
in Everbank Field by SGA for the 2016 Taxslayer Bowl Game; Auth (1) 3rd Amend
to Contract for Temp Seating at Everbank Field with SGA; & (2) the 7th
Amend to Amended & Restated Lease with Gator Bowl Assn, Inc; Designate
Oversight by Ofc of Sports & Entertainmt. (BT 17-030) (Sawyer) (Req of
Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
|
|
1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
|
|
11/14/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
|
|
Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCIS: Amend/Apv Finance Director Mike Weinstein explained the City’s
contractual obligations to the TaxSlayer Bowl for a certain stadium seating
capacity and number of club seats, which extends through the end of the
current lease following the 2019 bowl game. The next lease will include
language stating that the Gator Bowl Association will take the stadium in
whatever its current configuration at the time. He explained that the City
had purchased the 2,054 temporary club seats and that they are usable in many
City facilities as needs for seating may arise. Council Member Bowman
suggested asking the Gator Bowl Association to renegotiate with the bowl’s
affiliated conferences (ACC, SEC and Big Ten) to accept Terrace Suite seats
in lieu of club seats to meet the premium seat guarantee. AMEND(NCIS)/APPROVE
7-0 |
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20.
2016-737 |
ORD Auth (1) a Non-Exclusive Grant of Easemt conveying a
20' Wide Permanent Forcemain Easemt to JEA for $59,500 & (2) Two 20' Wide
Temp Constrn Easemts to JEA for $5,650, all Easemts at 6710 Wiley Rd for
Installation of a new Forcemain Sewer Pipe in Lane Ave to Wilson Blvd Area.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
|
|
1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
|
|
11/14/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
|
|
Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: Amend/Apv AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE
7-0 |
|
21.
2016-738 |
ORD Auth a Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease
Renewal (BOT File No. 160224032) with Fla Internal Improvemt Trust Fund Bd of
Trustees, to Operate a Public Boat Ramp & 2 Accessory Docks in
Conjunction with an Upland Public Park at Goodby's Creek for 5-Yr Term at No
Cost. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
|
|
1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,NCIS,JWW |
|
|
11/10/2016 JWW Approve 11-0 11/14/2016 TEU Read 2nd &
Rerefer |
|
|
11/14/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, NCIS,
F |
|
|
Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCIS: Apv TEU: Apv APPROVE 7-0 |
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22.
2016-739 |
ORD Amend Ord 2015-835-E, As Amended by var Ords, to
Extend the Temp Moratorium (90 Days) on Medallion Renewals & Late Fees
for Medallion Renewals pertaining to Vehicles for Hire for an Addnl 90 Days;
Providing that Moratorium Remain in Effect from Enactment until 3/31/17;
Provide for Notification to JIA & Executive Dir of the JAA & the
Beaches Police Chiefs; Provide for Retroactive Applicability. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Crescimbeni) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
|
|
1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
|
|
11/14/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F |
|
|
Bill Summary TEU: Apv APPROVE 7-0 |
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23.
2016-740 |
ORD Auth Naming of Covered Flex Field & Amphitheater
at Everbank Field "Daily's Place". (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
|
|
1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
|
|
11/14/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
|
|
Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCIS: Apv APPROVE 7-0 |
|
24.
2016-741 |
ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Palms Fish Camp Restaurant LLC
(Tenant) for Lease, Operation & Maint, at Tenant's sole expense, of Palms
Fish Camp Restaurant at Palms Fish Camp Boat Ramp Park for Initial 20-Yr Term
with one 5-Yr Renewal Option @ $18,000/Yr, with a 10% Rent Increase every 5
years; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (Dist
2-Ferraro) (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
|
|
1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
|
|
11/14/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
|
|
Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCIS: Apv APPROVE 7-0 |
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25.
2016-745 |
ORD Apv Ltr of Agreemt for Medical Examiner Services with
Centurion of Florida, LLC for Reimbursemt of Autopsy Svcs Performed by the
Dist IV Medical Examiner for the Fla Dept of Corrections at Facilities in
Region 2 for which the Examiner's Ofc has Jurisdiction; Ratifying Actions of
Examiner, & of Centurion in Reimbursing Duval County for, the Autopsy
Svcs from 4/17/16, to Execution of said Ltr of Agreemt & Providing for
Retroactive Effect of the Provisions, Terms & Condition of the Ltr of
Agreemt to 4/17/16; Designate Oversight by the Medical Examiner's Ofc.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
|
|
1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
|
|
11/15/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F |
|
|
Bill Summary Fact Sheet PHS: Amend/Apv AMEND(PHS)/APPROVE
7-0 |
|
26.
2016-746 |
ORD Approp $550,000 from Huguenot Memorial Park - Beach
Access Acct to the Huguenot Memorial Park - Entry Replacemt Acct for Repairs
to the Beach Access Rd damaged by hurricane Matthew; Amend Ord 2016-505-E
(CIP) to reflect said funding change. (BT 17-031) (McCain) (Req of Mayor
& Co-Sponsored by C/M Ferraro) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
|
|
1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
|
|
11/14/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
|
|
Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCIS: Amend/Apv AMEND(NCIS)/APPROVE
7-0 |
|
27.
2016-747 |
RESO re Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the Rehab of the
Riverside Avondale Historic Dist Contributing Structure at 904 Margaret St,
owned by Riverside Partnership, LLC, for 100% of the Value of Rehab for 10
Yrs, 1/1/17 - 12/31/2026. (Fetner) (NCIS) |
|
|
1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F,LUZ |
|
|
11/14/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
11/15/2016 LUZ
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
2. 11/22/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS,F,LUZ |
|
|
Bill Summary NCIS: Apv LUZ: Apv APPROVE 7-0 |
|
28.
2016-762 |
ORD Transferring $3,313,540 in Residual Debt Svc Budget
Capacity to var Projs within the Sports Complex Capital Maintenance Subfund.
(BT 17-025) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 11/22/16 |
|
|
1. 11/9/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
|
|
11/14/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
11/16/2016 F
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
|
|
2. 11/22/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
|
|
Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCIS: Amend/Apv AMEND(NCIS)/APPROVE
7-0 |
|
29.
2016-765 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 30 (Plan & Dev Dept), Sec 31.101
(Establishmt; Dir of Fire & Rescue), Sec 32.302 (Div Chief of R/W &
Stormwater), Chapt 32 (Public Works Dept), Sec 55.108 (Powers & Duties),
Chapt 55 (Downtown Investmt Auth), Sec 90.103 (Chief Librarian; Employees),
Sec 116.901 (Apptd Officials & Employees), Ord Code, to Provide a
Definition for Accredited Univ or College Degree. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: R,F |
|
|
Bill Summary Fact Sheet R: 2ND READ 2ND &
REREFER |
|
30.
2016-766 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 112 (Claims By & Against City), Sec
112.110 (Collection & Settlemt of Delinquent Bills, Claims &
Judgmts), Ord Code, to Amend Subsecs (b), (c) & (d) to Eliminate the
Requiremt for Written Apv of the Dept Head; Amend Chapt 518 (Propty Safety &
Maint Code), Sec 518.145 (Collection & Settlemt of Nuisance Abatemt &
Demo Liens), Subsec (d), to Clarify the Requiremt to Comply with the Propty
Safety & Maint Code. (Pollock) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: R,F,NCIS |
|
|
Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCIS: 2ND R:2ND READ 2ND &
REREFER |
|
31.
2016-767 |
ORD Approp $25,000 by Transferring $12,500 from Spec Law
Enforcemt Trust Fund to the Police Explorer Trust Fund for FY 2017 Operating
Budget for JSO Police Explorer Post, & De-Auth $12,500 from FY 2013 that
will not be Realized. (BT 17-022) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
|
|
Bill Summary Fact Sheet PHS: 2ND READ 2ND &
REREFER |
|
32.
2016-768 |
ORD Approp $672,284 from U.S. Dept of Justice, No Local
Match, for the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative for Period 10/1/16 - 9/30/19;
Auth Cooperative Agreemt with U.S. Dept of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance; Designate Oversight by JSO Dept of Investigation & Homeland
Security; Apv Position. (BT 17-027) (RC 17-040) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
|
|
Bill
Summary Fact Sheet PHS: 2ND READ 2ND &
REREFER |
|
33.
2016-769 |
ORD Approp $1,587.38 ($793.69 from U.S. Dept of Justice
& Local Match of $793.69 from JSO Gen Funds) to Purchase Bulletproof
Vests. (BT 17-028) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
|
|
Bill
Summary Fact Sheet PHS: 2ND READ 2ND &
REREFER |
|
34.
2016-770 |
ORD Approp $49,176 from U.S. Dept of Justice for the State
Criminal Alien Assistance Prog. (BT 17-029) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
|
|
Bill
Summary Fact Sheet PHS: 2ND READ 2ND &
REREFER |
|
35.
2016-771 |
ORD Revising Schedule A-2, Apvd by Ord 2016-504; Approp
$29,500 to Parks Rec & Community Svcs Dept to Provide an Afterschool Prog
at Normandy Ctr; Auth Part-Time Hours; Auth Children's Comm to Execute
Agreemts with Boys' & Girls' Clubs of Northeast Florida, Inc, to Provide
Afterschool Progs at Martin Luther King & Hyde Park Elementary Schools;
Invoke Exemption of Sec 126.107(g), Ord Code; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (BT
17-033) (RC 17-043) (Davis) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
|
|
Bill
Summary Fact Sheet NCIS: Emerg/Amend/Apv EMERG/AMEND(NCIS)/APPROVE
7-0 |
|
36.
2016-772 |
ORD Approp $4,599,325 from Public Works to Lonnie Miller
Park Phase 1 Ash Remediation; Auth Funds Carryover into Subsequent FY's;
Amend Ord 2016-505-E (CIP) to Decreate Funding for "Gold Merit/Pope
Place" Proj & Fund "Jax Ash Site Pollution Remediation"
& "Jax Ash Site - Lonnie Miller Ash Remediation" Projs;
Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 10-R. Brown) (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM R. Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F,TEU |
|
|
Bill Summary NCIS: 2ND TEU: 2ND READ 2ND &
REREFER |
|
37.
2016-773 |
ORD Apv Addnl Engagemt Ltr & Addendum with Carr, Riggs
& Ingram LLC (CRI) for Addnl Procedure outside Current Contract's Scope
of Svcs for 2017 FY; Approp $15,000 from the 6 CRA's to Fund the Addnl
Procedures; Designate Oversight by Council Auditor's Ofc. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CP Boyer) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: F |
|
|
Bill Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
|
38.
2016-774 |
ORD Endorsing & Requesting Delivery by FDOT of the
Edison Ave/McCoy's Creek Bridge Replacemt Proj & the Howell Dr/Ribault
River Bridge Replacemt Proj; Auth Constrn & Maint Agreemt for Edison
Ave/McCoy's Creek Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works R/W &
Stormwater Maint Div. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
|
|
Bill
Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2ND READ 2ND &
REREFER |
|
39.
2016-775 |
ORD Granting FDOT a Temp Easemt In, Over & Under
Parcel 704 on Santa Monica Blvd bet Vancouver Dr & Revelstoke Dr, Needed
for Grading, Tying In & Harmonizing of an Adjacent Drainage Ditch, for
the Univ Blvd Drainage Improvemt Proj, from Spring Park Rd to Barnes Rd;
Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept, Real Estate Div. (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
|
|
Bill
Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2ND READ 2ND &
REREFER |
|
40.
2016-776 |
ORD Auth a Propty Interest Donation & Stormwater
System Maint Agreemt with FDOT, Granting a Perpetual Easemt along Blair Rd in
the Crystal Springs for Stormwater Drainage & Retention Purposes; Designate
Oversight by Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
|
|
Bill
Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2ND READ 2ND &
REREFER |
|
41.
2016-777 |
ORD Auth a Non-Exclusive Utility Easemt with Tampa
Electric Co (TECO) for Installation & Operation of a Rectifier Station on
a Parcel along Akron St E. bet Bates Dr & Cordial Dr; Designate Oversight
by Public Works Dept. (Dist 11-Becton) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
|
|
Bill
Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2ND READ 2ND &
REREFER |
|
42.
2016-778 |
ORD Auth Amend to Agreemt for Operation, Mgmt & Maint
of Jax Beach Pier & Retail Concession with Dania Pier Mgmt Corp,
Suspending All Contractual Obligations of the Parties for the Duration of
Repairs to Pier due to Hurricane Matthew Damage; Designate Oversight by
Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
|
|
Bill
Summary Fact Sheet NCIS: 2ND READ 2ND &
REREFER |
|
43.
2016-779 |
ORD Apv the "Northwest Jacksonville Economic Dev Fund
- Goals, Policies & Guidelines". (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 12/13/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
|
|
Bill
Summary Fact Sheet NCIS: 2ND SUB/READ 2ND
& REREFER 7-0 (Corrected Exhibit 1) |
|
44.
2016-781 |
RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth (JHFA) of
its Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds (Timberwood Trace), Series 2017, of
$20,000,000 for Financing Acquisition, Rehab & Equipping a Multifamily
Rental Housing Dev for Persons of Low, Middle or Moderate Income; Request
1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA) Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code
held by JHFA - 11/1/16 |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
|
|
Bill
Summary Fact Sheet NCIS: Emerg/Amend/Apv EMERG/AMEND(NCIS)/APPROVE
7-0 |
|
45.
2016-784 |
RESO in Support of the North Fla Freight Rail Enhancemt
Prog (Phase II) & its Bid for Funding via the Fastlane Grants Prog under
the U.S. DOT; Directing Distribution of Reso to JTA. (Sidman) (Introduced by
CM Gulliford) |
|
|
1. 11/22/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,R,F Bill Summary TEU: Emerg/Apv R: Emerg/Apv Jessica Shepler of the Jacksonville Transportation
Authority explained the need for the emergency approval to meet the U.S.
DOT’s expedited grant application process, which requires City action before
the end of the calendar year. EMERG/APPROVE
7-0 Other items may
be added at the discretion of the Chair. |
Police and Fire Pension Fund employer contribution: Mike
Weinstein and Tim Johnson, Executive Director of the Police and Fire Pension
Fund, addressed the recent media reports of a potential $44 million increase in
the City’s employer contribution to the PFPF for FY17-18. Mr. Weinstein
explained the changes in the actuarial assumptions (primarily a reduced payroll
growth rate and a newer mortality table) that account for the potential
increase over the previous projections. He explained the state requirement that
the payroll growth rate be calculated on a 10 year rolling average except when
otherwise permitted for a compelling reason. Apparently the PFPF has been using
an alternative methodology since at least 2008 which has had the effect of
keeping the employer contribution lower than it would be pursuant to the
formula. There are three solutions to dealing with the potential employer
contribution increase for next year: 1) deal with a new employer contribution
rate in the collective bargaining process required to implement the sales tax
extension for paying pension obligations; 2) request permission from the state
to phase in the increased employer contribution over 3-4 years; or 3) waive the
local ordinance requiring annual actuarial studies of the City’s pension plans
(state law requires such studies every 3 years) and decline to adopt the new
study.
Tim Johnson noted that the actuarial report was released
prematurely, is only in draft form and still has many steps to go before being
finally adopted, perhaps in an amended form, if at all. A new actuarial study
will need to be done if and when the City successfully completes negotiations
with the police and fire unions to close the current pension plan and implement
a new retirement system. The PFPF Board will discuss the draft actuarial report
at an upcoming workshop and will make a recommendation to the City Council,
directing the actuary to revise the draft to reflect whatever assumption set
the board may choose to adopt. Mr. Johnson said that of the $44 million
increased employer cost projected by the new actuarial study, $33 million is
attributable to the payroll growth rate and $8 million is attributable to the
change in the mortality table. He explained the history of the changes in
actuarial assumptions adopted over the last 8 years and said it was the City’s
understanding that the state office overseeing local pension plans had granted
a waiver to use assumptions different from the state requirements. The General
Employees’ and Correctional Officer pensions have always used the state’s
standard assumptions. Council Member Gulliford felt that the 7.0% or 7.5%
assumed rate of return on City pension investments is too high and should be
reduced to a more reasonable return rate. Mr. Johnson explained the PFPF
workshop and final approval process and the subsequent City Council approval
process. If the Council substantially disagrees with the PFPF’s actuarial
report then the actuary for the General Employees’ Pension Plan can be
commissioned to do another study of the PFPF. If the results of those two
studies cannot be reconciled to the satisfaction of the Board and Council, then
a third actuary could be hired to arbitrate the dispute.
Jeff Clements, Council Research Division
Posted 12.8.16, 2:00 p.m.