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FINANCE
COMMITTEE
MEETING
MINUTES - AMENDED
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Wednesday,
July 20, 2016 |
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9:00
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Council
Chambers 1st Floor, City
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Carol
Owens, Interim
Chief of Legislative Services |
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Anna Brosche, Chair |
Legislative
Assistant: Katrin MacDonald |
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Matt
Schellenberg, Vice Chair |
Deputy
General Counsel: Peggy Sidman |
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Greg
Anderson |
Council
Auditor: Kirk Sherman |
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Aaron
Bowman |
Chief
of Research: Jeff Clements |
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Katrina
Brown |
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Bill
Gulliford |
Administration:
Allison Korman Shelton |
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Sam
Newby |
Asst.
Council Auditor: Kyle Billy |
Meeting Convened 9:00 a.m. Meeting
Adjourned 11:30 a.m.
***The meeting will adjourn no later than
noon, Special Committee on Finance Matters to follow immediately! ***
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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
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
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Attendance:
Council President Boyer, Council Member Ferraro
Speakers:
• James Crosby, Neighborhoods Dept.,
Animal Care and Control
• Bill Prescott – Friends of Hemming
Park board of directors
• Mike Weinstein, Chief Financial
Officer
• Kirk Wendland, Director - Office of
Economic Development
• Bryan Mosier, Chief of Municipal Code
Compliance
• Kim Scott, Interim Director-
Neighborhoods Department
• Bill Clement, Chief of Budget &
Management, Sheriff’s Office
• Capt. Jim Suber, Recreation &
Community Services Department
• Katherine Burns, JSO Re-Entry
Coordinator Program-Sheriff’s Office
NOTE: The next regular meeting
will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2016.
Council President Lori Boyer gave the committee its charge
for the year and thanked the members for their willingness to serve on a very
demanding committee, particularly during the time consuming budget hearing
process in August. She said that she would be attending the budget hearings and
will offer motions for consideration on behalf of non-Finance Committee council
members who may be in attendance. She noted that one full day of the 7 days of
budget hearings will be devoted to the Capital Improvement Program since the
Council will be adopting a new full 5-year plan this year. She urged the committee
members to think in broad terms and to “see the big picture” and not get lost
in the minutia of pending legislation.
Chairwoman Brosche said that she had asked the Council
Auditor to report at each meeting on any audits/reports that have been released
by his office since the last Finance meeting. She also said that while
President Boyer is completing her work on a new public comment policy for the
Council and its committees, public comment will be allowed on individual bills
on a case-by-case basis prior to a vote if speaker cards are submitted. Ms.
Brosche also announced her intention to adhere to the Council Rule regarding
limits on council member speaking times (5 minutes for first comments, 3
minutes for subsequent comments on each bill), with the proviso that answers by
third parties to council members’ questions do not count against the
questioner’s time. Finally she noted that the budget hearings would begin on
August 11th.
Council Auditor Kirk Sherman briefly outlined the findings
of three recently released audits.
#778 – JAA Payroll Audit: a finding was made of insufficient
timekeeping for some bargaining units.
#779 – Affordable Housing Consulting Services Audit:
findings were made of weak contract management (a seemingly perennial problem
in many audits of many departments in the City) and a failure to change the
scope of the contract as years and dollars were added to the original
arrangement.
#780 – JSO Payroll Audit: the Sheriff’s Office has its own
very complex payroll system, in addition to the City’s underlying payroll
system, because of the several bargaining units and the complexity of shift
differentials, overtime, and various types of duty-related compensation. Better
timekeeping and support documentation were identified as needs.
Friends of Hemming Park report: performed at the request of
several council members, the report analyzed FOHP’s financial status as of May
2016, finding that the organization had $17,262 in cash and $27,000 of accounts
payable due, indicating a potential insolvency situation. Cash flow is
problematic. The report noted that 2 employees had received raises in December
2015 and one employee position had been upgraded with a commensurate raise. The
report made four findings/ recommendations: 1) FOHP should open a separate bank
account to process the City’s contribution to the agency; 2) the chart of
accounts should be revised for increased clarity; 3) some expenditures appeared
questionable (meals, coffee); 4) perhaps the City could provide some central
services (i.e. telephone service) less expensively than FOHP could acquire it
on the open market, particularly given that the agency is occupying City-owned
office space. Council Member Anderson announced that the Special Committee on
Hemming Park, which he chairs, will likely begin meeting next week.
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DEFER At
request of CM
Gulliford |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 118 (City Grants), Part 1 (Gen Provisions), Ord Code, by Creating New Sec 118.107 to fund Elements of the State Court System to provide Legal Aid Progs to Low-Income Persons thru Contributions to Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc; Estab Spending Limits. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM Gulliford, Jones, Brown, Daniels, Crescimbeni & Gaffney) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/14 |
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1. 8/12/2014 CO Introduced: R,F |
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8/18/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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8/19/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 8/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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2/2/2015 R Sub/Rerefer 7-0 |
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2/3/2015 F Sub/Rerefer 5-0 |
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3. 2/10/2015 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R, F |
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2/17/2015 R Approve 5-2
(Schellenberg, Joost) |
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BILL SUMMARY Council Member Gulliford, the bill’s original sponsor, requested withdrawal. WITHDRAW 7-0 |
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DEFER At
request of CM Schellenberg |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code, Part 5 (Admin; Enforcemt); Amend Secs 220.502 (Code Enforcemt; Civil Remedies) & 220.503 (Violations) to provide Addnl Enforcemt Remedies; Create new Sec 220.504 (Seizure, Impoundmt & Forfeiture) to provide Authority to JSO to Seize & Impound For-Hire Vehicles used in Violation of Chapt 220. (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Joost) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14 |
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1. 10/14/2014 CO Introduced: R,F, TEU (Added per C/P 11/24/15); RCDPHS removed per C/P 11/24/15) |
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10/20/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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10/21/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU (Removed from RCDPHS per C/P 11/24/15) |
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2/17/2015
R Sub/Amend/Approve 6-1 (Schellenberg) |
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DEFER At
request of CM Schellenberg |
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 DEFER |
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DEFER At
request of CM
Crescimbeni |
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 DEFER |
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DEFER At
request of CM R. Brown |
RESO Urging Mayor-Elect to Include Salary Increases for Employees who rcvd a Salary Decrease that has not yet been Restored & Increasing All Employee Salaries by 3% to Reflect a COLA in the Proposed 2015-2016 Budget; Request Admin Adopt a Policy of Annual COLA for Employees unless otherwise Justified. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM R. Brown) |
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1. 6/23/2015 CO Introduced: R,F |
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7/20/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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7/21/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 7/28/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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BILL SUMMARY DEFER |
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DEFER At
request of CM
Schellenberg |
ORD Approp $25,037 ($2,593 from Spec Council Contingency - Non-Collective Bargaining & $22,444 from Executive Operating Contingency - Council) to Restore the 2% Cut to 19 Council Members ($900 in Salary for 18 Council Members & $1200 in Salary for Council President + Benefits); Amend 2015-504-E to attach new 2nd Revised Attachmt B. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/27/15 |
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1. 10/13/2015 CO Introduced: F |
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10/19/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 10/27/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F |
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11/2/2015 F Amend/Approve 6-1 (Becton) |
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3. 11/10/2015 CO REREFERRED; F |
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BILL SUMMARY DEFER |
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DEFER At
request of CM
K. Brown |
ORD Amend Chapt 2 (Committees), Rule 2.105 (Committee of the Whole), Council Rules, to provide that City's Annual Budget Bills be considered by Committee of the Whole for Deliberation & Vote. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM K. Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/10/15 |
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1. 10/27/2015 CO Introduced: R,F |
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11/2/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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11/3/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 11/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F |
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BILL SUMMARY Council Member K. Brown, the bill sponsor, requested withdrawal given her understanding of the process for the upcoming budget hearings.
WITHDRAW 7-0 |
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DEFER At
request of applicant |
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 RCDPHS 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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3. 5/10/2016 CO PH Only |
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BILL SUMMARY FACT SHEET DEFER |
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AMEND 1.
Reduce appropriation amount to $100,000 2.
Attach revised BT 3.
Include new section in bill that the remaining $100K is hereby
appropriated upon receipt of the funds 4.
Remove carryover language since this is an all years fund |
ORD Approp a $200,000 Private Grant from PETCO Foundation for Lifesaving Operations & Progs along with Spay & Neuter Svcs for Animals; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017. (BT 16-076) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/16 |
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1. 5/24/2016 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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6/6/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer James Crosby |
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6/7/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/14/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS (NCIS 7/1/16) |
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BILL SUMMARY FACT SHEET Jim Crosby of Animal Care and Protective Services explained the intended uses of the grant (purchase of animal transport crates, increased resources for adoption event publicity, some additional spay and neuter services) and the City’s intent to apply for this and other available grants in the future. AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 |
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10. 2016-385
DEFER At
request of CP
Boyer |
ORD Approp $150,000 from Spec Council Operating Contingency - Hemming Park to the Dept of Parks, Rec & Community Svcs - Hemming Park Acct to fund 13-Jax, Inc d/b/a/ Friends of Hemming Park (FOHP) for Operation & Mgmt of Hemming Park by FOHP; Auth 3rd Amend to Contract with FOHP. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Boyer & Co-sponsored by CM's Gulliford & Brosche) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/16 |
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1. 5/24/2016 CO Introduced: F, RCDPHS |
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6/6/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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6/7/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/14/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS (NCIS 7/1/16) |
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BILL SUMMARY Bill Prescott of the Friends of Hemming Park board of directors answered questions from the committee about the organization’s finances, revenue and expenditure rates, number of employees, and salary increases and a bonus given to several employees at the end of 2015. Mr. Prescott stated that FOHP has raised $350,000 in the last 18 months and that the bonus to the Executive Director was given at a time when the organization’s finances were very positive, fundraising and sponsorships were being successful, and operations were being successful at reinvigorating the park. He agreed with the Council Auditor’s recommendation to establish a separate bank account to receive and expend City funds for easier tracking purposes. FOHP has an event scheduled for early August and very much needs this appropriation to make that fundraising opportunity a success. Council Member Gullford advocated for restricting the use of City funds to capital improvements and operations, not to programming in the park. He also noted that controlling the behavior of some park patrons, which was one of the reasons the City contracted for private operation of the park, still has not been fully implemented and problems remain. Finance Director Mike Weinstein reported that the Mayor’s proposed FY16-17 budget allocates $250,000 to FOHP for six months of operations while the City Council’s Special Committee on Hemming Park completes its work and makes recommendations for future funding. The $250,000 sponsorship from Community First Credit Union being negotiated is for stage construction only, not for operational purposes. DEFER |
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AMEND Include additional
waivers of NW Board guidelines – that grant funds only be used for
infrastructure costs; demonstrated need for project through market study
or related documentation; corporate and personal financial statements,
credit reports, attempts to obtain private financing, and statement of
financial contingency plans; written documentation outlining
justification for City investment; record encumbrance on property
prohibiting certain uses |
ORD Approp $200,000 NW Jax Economic Dev Trust Fund Grant to Hans-Mill Corp to offset Portion of Renovations Costs & Pay for Permitting & other Soft Costs associated with Engineering, Machinery & Set Up at proposed Manufacturing Facility at 5406 W 1st St; Auth Economic Dev Agreemt with Hans-Mill Corp; Waiving certain Guidelines apvd by Ord 2007-281-E; Waiving Public Investmt Policy in order to Auth said Grant to Hans-Mill Corp. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/16 |
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1. 6/14/2016 CO Introduced: F |
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6/20/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/28/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F Kirk Wendland / Ed Randolph |
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BILL SUMMARY FACT SHEET Assistant Council Auditor Kyle Billy explained the amendments and the requested policy waiver. Office of Economic Development Director Kirk Wendland explained how the NWJEDF differs from the other OED incentives covered under the City’s Public Investment Policy and stated that the NWJEDF board is in the process of developing new criteria for use of the fund.
AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 |
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12. 2016-406 |
ORD-Approp $18,611 from State Atty's Ofc (SAO) to Estab Budget of Salary & Benefits for a JSO Public Safety Analyst Position for 7/16 thru 9/16; Auth Memo of Agreemt bet JSO & SAO for said Position; Auth Position; Designate Oversight by JSO Info Systems Mgmt Div. (BT 16-078) (RC 16-145) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/16 |
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1. 6/14/2016 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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6/20/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer Bill Clement |
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6/21/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/28/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16) |
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BILL SUMMARY FACT SHEET APPROVE 7-0 |
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13. 2016-407 |
ORD Approp $814,268 from Nuisance Abatemt Spec Lien Rev Fund for Contracting to Remove Propty Code Violations City Wide ($398,991.32 to Neighborhoods - Municipal Code Compliance & Balance to Public Works Dept - $300,000 for Mowing & Landscape, Private Propty, and $115,276.68 for Mowing & Maint, Private Propty Tree Removal). (BT 16-080) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/16 |
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1. 6/14/2016 CO Introduced: F,TEU |
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6/20/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 6/20/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/28/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU Bryan Mosier |
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BILL SUMMARY FACT SHEET Brian Mosier of the Code Compliance Division explained that the funds are used strictly for contractual nuisance abatement purposes. Kyle Billy reported that the fund receives $1.7 million in revenue on average per year. APPROVE 7-0 |
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AMEND 1. To
clarify purpose is to reimburse Council District 10 Project Account 2.
Attach revised BT to change funding source to Banking Fund Investment Pool
Earnings 3.
Correct dates of prior ineligible expenditures to occurring between Sept.
2011 and Oct. 2012 4.
Remove carryover language |
ORD Approp $317,873.28 from Debt Svc Savings to Reimburse the Council Dist Bond Acct for Prior Ineligible Expenditures occurring bet May 2011 & Sept 2012; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017. (BT 16-085) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/16 |
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1. 6/14/2016 CO Introduced: F |
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6/20/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/28/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F Mike Weinstein |
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BILL SUMMARY FACT SHEET Kyle Billy explained that the funds are being allocated to this account in order to make the district bond fund whole and provide funding for district capital improvements, which was the original intent of the funds. AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 1. Clarify that purpose is to reimburse Council District 10 Project
Account 2. Attach revised BT to change funding source to Banking Fund
InvestmentPool Earnings 3. Correct dates of prior ineligible expenditures to occurring
between Sept. 2011 and Oct. 2012 4. Remove carryover language |
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15. 2016-409 |
ORD Approp $12,900, No Local Match, from U.S. Dept of Justice thru FDLE under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to purchase Operating Supplies for the PREA Inmate Education Initiative; Auth the PREA Reallocation Grant Prog Agreemt; Designate Oversight by JSO Dept of Corrections. (BT 16-087) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/16 |
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1. 6/14/2016 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16) |
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6/20/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer Bill Clement |
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6/21/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/28/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16) |
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BILL SUMMARY FACT SHEET APPROVE 7-0 |
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16. 2016-411 |
ORD Apv 3rd Amend to Lease Agreemt with Jacksonville Marine Charities, Inc (Lessee) for its use of Areas & Facilities at Sisters Creek Park in Conducting an Annual Fishing Tournament so as to charge Rent, for the 2016 Lease Yr Only, based on Half of the Daily Fee Charged by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept on the number of days Park is Closed to the Public while Conducting the Tournament; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Ferraro) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/16 |
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1. 6/14/2016 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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6/20/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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6/21/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/28/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS NCIS 7/1/16) CM Ferraro |
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BILL SUMMARY Council Member Ferraro explained his desire to reduce the rental fee for the Sister’s Creek Marina from $1000 to $500 per day for the Kingfish Tournament to reduce the financial burden on the organization. Capt. Jim Suber, the City’s Dockmaster and also the President of Jacksonville Marine Charities, explained the decline in participation in the tournament over the last 8 years due to economic conditions, high fuel prices and increased competition from other tournaments. Council Member Gulliford moved to waive the rental fee entirely for the current year’s tournament. The amount of the foregone rent is $3,500 based on length of event. AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 Waive fees entirely for 2016 KingfishTournament |
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17. 2016-419 |
ORD Approp $14,306 to Realign Appropriated Funding from Dept of Justice, Ofc of Violence Against Women, to the Social Svcs Div of Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept for Education, Training & Enhanced Svcs to End Violence against Women with Disabilities; Auth Funds Carryover into Subsequent FY's; Designate Oversight by Social Svcs Div. (BT 16-079) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/16 |
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1. 6/14/2016 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS |
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6/20/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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6/21/2016 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 6/28/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS (PHS 7/1/16) Johnetta Moore |
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BILL SUMMARY FACT SHEET APPROVE 7-0 |
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18. 2016-424 2nd |
ORD Approp $143,437 from Gen Fund - GSD Fund Balance to Repay Jax Jaguars for Expenses incurred for the 2014 Florida-Georgia Game. (BT 16-081) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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1. 6/28/2016 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS (NCIS 7/1/16) |
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BILL SUMMARY FACT SHEET 2ND AND REREFER |
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19. 2016-425 2nd |
ORD Approp $414,350 from Special Law Enforcemt Trust Fund (1) $398,850 in Accord with Sec 932.7055, F.S. to fund: $5,000 to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; $10,000 to Boy Scouts of America, N. Florida Council; $10,000 to City Center Ministry of Jax d/b/a Noah's Ark; $15,000 to Communities in Schools; $30,000 to Family Farm of NE Fla; $25,000 to First Coast Crime Stoppers; $10,000 to Florida Archery Foundation; $500 to Fla Sheriff's Youth Ranch; $36,000 to Fla State College Foundation; $5,000 to Hands On Jacksonville; $10,000 to Hubbard House; $35,000 to I.M. Sulzbacher Ctr; $10,000 to Jax Historic Naval Ship Assn; $15,000 to Justice Coalition; $10,000 to Kingdom Fellowship; $30,000 to M.A.D. D.A.D.S.; $10,000 to Malivai Washington Kids Foundation; $7,500 to NE Fla Camp Cadet; $29,850 to Operation Save our Sons; $5,000 to Pit Sisters; $70,000 to Police Athletic League; $5,000 to Project Cold Case; $10,000 to Rethreaded, Inc & $5,000 to State of Fla Assn of Police Athletic/Activity Leagues, Inc; (2) $12,500 in Accord with Sec 111.365, Ord Code to Police Explorers Trust Fund; & (3) $3,000 in Accord with Sec 111.365, Ord Code, to Teen Driver Spec Rev Fund; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Auth Misc Approp Agreemts with the Non-Profits receiving Grants; Designate Oversight by Budget & Mgmt Div of JSO. (BT 16-089) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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20. 2016-426 2nd |
ORD Approp $919,752.77 ($534.752.77 from Gen Fund Fund Balance & $385,000 from Neptune Beach) to Effectuate Settlemt Agreemt; Apv Amend to Interlocal Agreemt with Neptune Beach as Settlemt of Dispute over Solid Waste Processing & Disposal Fees; Designate Oversight. (French) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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21. 2016-427 2nd |
ORD Estab a new Rev Line Item within Community Planning Div's Indexcode/Subobject PDCM011-34905 - Comp/Amend Fee to be titled "Amendment to Developments of Regional Impact; Designate Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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22. 2016-433 2nd |
ORD Auth Amend #1 to Lease Agreemt DHSMV Lease No. 02-01 (7439 Wilson Blvd) with Fla Dept of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles to Extend Expiration Date from 6/15/18 to be 6/15/28 & Provide 1 5-Yr Renewal Option; Designate Oversight by Real Estate Div of Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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23. 2016-435 2nd |
ORD Approp $162,500 from Jax Recreational & Environmental Land Acquisition Capital Projs Fund as Contribution to North Florida Land Trust, Inc (NFLT) to purchase Propty on St Johns Bluff where Spanish American Battery Fort lies for a Complemt to the Ft Caroline Natl Monument; Auth Agreemt with NFLT for the Purchase; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Hazouri, Ferraro & Crescimbeni) (Co-Sponsored by C/M Wilson) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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24. 2016-437 2nd |
ORD Transferring $575,000 in Settlemt Funding from the Argyle Forest Blvd Capital Improvemt Proj to the Argyle Forest Blvd/Watermill Blvd Intersec Signalization Proj & to the Argyle Forest Blvd/Staples Mill Dr Intersection Signalization Proj; Amend Ord 2015-5-5-E (CIP) to reflect Funding Changes for the Projs; Provide for Reversion of Funds; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 16-083) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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25. 2016-438 2nd |
ORD Approp $125,000 from Gen Fund-GSD to Settle Pending 4th Judicial Circuit State Court Lawsuit against City for Damages in Excess of $700,000, Palms Partnership, LLC vs. City of Jacksonville, Case No. 2012-CA-012382; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Auth the Settlemt & Release Agreemt; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 16-091) (Wedner) (Req of Gen Counsel) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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26. 2016-439 2nd |
ORD Approp $37,500 from Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, Inc to fund a Director of Strategic Partnerships Position; Auth Grant Contract with the Foundation & Future Grant Contracts with Foundation; Designate Oversight by Ofc of Mayor. (BT 16-093) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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27. 2016-440 2nd |
ORD Auth Interlocal Agreemt Continuing the First Coast Workforce Development Consortium (2016 Interlocal Agreemt) bet City & Counties of Baker, Clay, Nassau, Putnam & St Johns; Provide for 2-Yr Participation Limitation by the City in the 2016 Interlocal Agreemt. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Brosche) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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28. 2016-441 2nd |
ORD Approp $125,000 from Cash Carryover within the Soutel/Moncrief CRA Fund to fund an Update of said Plan; Auth Funds Carryover into Subsequent FY's; Designate Oversight by OED. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM R. Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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29. 2016-442 2nd |
ORD Approp $1,120,000 from Spec Council Contingency - Soutel/Moncrief CRA Acct to the 2016 Authorized Capital Projs Fund (32E) for Design Plans & Dev for Lonnie Miller Regional Park; Designate Projs Oversight by Parks , Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (Dist 10-R. Brown) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM R. Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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30. 2016-443 2nd |
ORD providing for Surplus of Vacant City Owned Propty on the 2016-2017 Affordable Housing Inventory List, RE# 114210-0000, 0 Spearing St ($4,850); RE# 114275-0000, 1212 Van Buren St ($3,880) & RE# 114549-0000, 617 E 3rd St ($5,340), to Provide to Kairos Development International, Inc, at No Charge; Auth Conveyance; Waive Sec 122.464(a) - (d) (Disposition of Propty by Donation; Priority Donations to Community Housing Dev Orgs), Ord Code, to allow Kairos to rcv Surplus Propty. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Gulliford & Crescimbeni) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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ORD Approp $900,000 from Fla Dept of Corrections to Estab Budget for Jax Reentry Ctr Proj; Auth Contractual Purchase Order bet City, For & on Behalf of JSO & Fla Dept of Corrections; Designate Oversight by JSO Dept of Corrections; Apv Positions; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (BT 16-100) (RC 16-192) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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BILL SUMMARY FACT SHEET Katherine Burns of the Sheriff’s Office Re-Entry Center explained how the center advertises its services to felons being released from prison and relocating to Jacksonville. In response to a question she said that ex-offenders who utilize the services of the Re-Entry Center to help re-acclimate to life outside of incarceration are 30% less likely to commit a crime and return to prison.
EMERGENCY/AMEND 7-0 Place a revised agreement
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32. 2016-453 2nd |
ORD Approp $3,487,500 in Foreclosed Propty Registry Funding for Eligible Uses; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv Position. (BT 16-094) (RC 16-184) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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33. 2016-454 2nd |
ORD Approp $6,553,561 in SHIP Prog Funding from Fla Housing Finance Corp ($5,722,664 for 2016-2019 Grant Period & $830,897 in Prog Income) for a Range of Affordable Housing Activities for Low-, Moderate- & Middle-Income Residents; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv Positions. (BT 16-098) (RC 16-186) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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34. 2016-455 2nd |
ORD Approp $2,673,616 ($2,199,500 in Fed Home Investmt Partnership Prog Funding & $474,116 in Program Income) for Activities that Buy, Build, &/or Rehab Affordable Housing for Low Income Individuals & Families; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv Positions. (BT 17-002) (RC 17-002) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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35. 2016-456 2nd |
ORD Approp $2,652,450.12 ($2,619,116 in HOPWA Prog Funding & $33,334.12 in Realigned Funds) for Housing Assistance & Related Support Svcs Case Mgmt to Low-Income Persons living with HIV/AIDS & their Families; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 17-003) (RC 17-003) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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36. 2016-457 2nd |
ORD Approp $580,919.24 ($501,739 in Fed Emerg Solutions Grants Prog Funding & $79,180.24 in Realigned Funds) for Emerg Shelters & Transitional Housing for Homeless Persons; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 17-004) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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37. 2016-458 2nd |
ORD Approp $7,761,674.06 ($5,626,732 in CDBG Prog Funding, $167,381.06 in Program Income, $937,561 in Realigned CDBG Funds & $1,030,000 in Realigned Misc Rev from Expired Fed Progs) for Prog Costs; Auth Fed Prog Contracts for CDBG Prog Funds; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv Positions. (BT 17-001) (RC 17-001) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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38. 2016-463 2nd |
ORD Approp $2,012,412.82 from Banking Fund Dollars borrowed for the Bob Hayes/NW Community Ctr Proj to the Lonnie Miller Regional Park Phase II Developmt; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Amend Ord 2015-505-E (CIP) to auth Funding changes; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (Dist 10-R. Brown) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM R. Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/16 |
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BILL SUMMARY
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ORD Approp $177,255 from Gen Fund to
Correct Water Intrusion Damage & Complete Air Quality Improvemts at Fire
Station No. 4; Amend Ord 2015-505-E (CIP) to Auth said Proj; Designate
Oversight by Dept of Public Works, Public Bldgs Div; Request Emerg Apv upon
Introduction. (BT 16-103) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
Fire Chief Kurt Wilson explained that in the process of renovating the exterior of the station on Jefferson Street, fine particles of silica were released into the air in the station, making it uninhabitable. The station personnel have been temporarily moved to Fire Station 5 on Forrest Street in Brooklyn, leaving on Station #1 on Liberty Street to directly cover the downtown area. This appropriation will provide additional funding to completely replace the HVAC system in Station #4 and repair ceiling and wall damage from the water intrusion. The emergency is requested to complete the repairs as quickly as possible in hopes of getting the crew back into the station in the next 3 months.
Presentation
Diane Seydlorsky, Chief of the Housing and Community Development Division, gave an overview of the Housing Division and pending Ordinances 2016-455 (HOME grant), 2016-456 (HOPWA grant), 2016-457 (ESG grant) and 2016-458 (CDBG grant). Ms. Seydlorsky described the universal application process for agencies interested in receiving a portion of the City’s grant allocations for programming and explained the public hearing and funding program development process. She provided an overview of each of the four grants, what eligible uses are allowed under each funding source, and what funding percentage caps may apply to certain uses. With regard to the CDBG program Ms. Seydlorsky described the three objectives (services to low- and moderate-income persons, elimination of slum and blight conditions, and special urgent needs) and how those objectives must be targeted to grant-eligible areas and persons. In response to a question from Chairman Wilson, Ms. Seydlorsky stated that CDBG eligibility can be determined based on either Census tract or Census block data.
Ms. Seydlorsky responded to a number of questions about potential uses of CDBG funds, which include uses as varied as slum/blight clearance and demolition (which must be followed by re-use of the property), historic preservation, code enforcement and housing rehabilitation to economic development and public infrastructure improvement. Up to 20% of CDBG grant funding can be used for administrative costs, and all of the employees of the Housing and Community Development Division are funded via grants with only a tiny amount of General Fund dollars. She briefly reviewed the number of applications submitted for each of the four grant programs, the number funded, and the reasons why some applications were unsuccessful in their funding requests. In response to a question from Council Member K. Brown about use of CDBG funds for remedying code violations, Ms. Seydlorsky said that the funds could be used for that purpose, but only if the property owner is proactive and asks for the assistance before the City has had to remedy the violation and placed a lien on the property.
Ms. Seydlorsky explained the process by which the City’s Consolidated Plan is revised and adopted every five years. The next 5-year plan is due to HUD in Washington by August 15, 2016, and is compiled by the administration in accordance with federal regulations and does not require specific City Council approval. She explained that the plan is amendable at any time as long as the proposed changes are for allowable uses in eligible areas, and the City Council may process any changes it wishes to make to the plan by means of a resolution. Council President Boyer asked the NCIS Committee to review the Consolidated Plan and determine if the Council wishes to make any changes to the plan after the submission to and approval by U.S. HUD. Ms. Seydlorsky noted that the department has prepared and submitted several other grant applications, including seeking funding for a lead-based paint abatement program and for a Housing Choice planning grant.
Chairwoman Brosche asked for information at the next meeting regarding which community development grant recipients currently have compliance issues in their files. Council Member Bowman requested information from the Auditor’s Office on what City policies are already in place or may be needed to prevent the type of employee financial fraud recently discovered by the JTA.
Jeff Clements, Council Research Division
Posted 7.21.16 5:00 p.m.
***Note: Other items may be added at the discretion of the Chair***