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NEIGHBORHOODS, COMM INVESTMENTS &
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
Monday,
September 19, 2016 |
Tape
No.________________________ |
9:00
AM |
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Council
Chambers 1st Floor, City
Hall |
Carol
Owens, Interim
Chief of Legislative Services |
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Scott
Wilson, Chair |
Legislative
Assistant: Juliette Williams |
Reggie
Brown, Vice Chair |
Deputy
General Counsel: Peggy Sidman |
Doyle
Carter Late Arrival 9:14 AM |
Asst.
Council Auditor: Kyle Billy |
Garrett
Dennis |
Chief
of Research: Jeff Clements |
Bill
Gulliford |
Research
Asst.: John Jackson |
Joyce
Morgan Council President Boyer and Council Member Becton were
present. |
Administration:
Jessica Baker |
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(1) Meeting Convened 9:03 AM Meeting Adjourned 11:13 AM
(2) Meeting Convened 11:13 AM Meeting Adjourned
11:50 AM
The Committee shall consider matters relating to parks,
recreation; public housing; affordable housing; farms; forestry; fish and game;
zoo; Sister Cities program; Jacksonville Public Library; Parks, Recreation
and Entertainment Department; Agriculture Department; Jacksonville Housing
Commission; Jacksonville Housing Authority; Community Services Department; ad
valorem property tax exemptions; historic preservation; community
revitalization; Waterways Commission; vessels for hire; Urban Services
Districts; the Neighborhoods Department; education and schools; Duval County
School Board; literacy issues; higher education institutions and issues;
veterans' issues; Jacksonville Children's Commission; child services;
service quality improvement and public satisfaction with government services
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the
Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, such person will
need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Attendance:
2016-543 Daryl Joseph - Dir of Parks Rec. Comm. Svc
2016-489 Lawsikia Hodges - Office of General Counsel
2016-453 Diana Seydlorsky - Chief of Housing &
Comm Dev
Caleena Shirley - Housing
Property Admin, Kim Scott , Chief Dir Neighborhood
Dev.
2016-562 Dir Kurt Wilson Fir Dept, Chief Larry
Schmitt
Item/File
No. |
Title/History |
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1.
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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3. 5/10/2016 CO PH Only |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet DEFER At request of Applicant |
2.
2016-453 |
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, 8/9/16 |
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1. 6/28/2016 CO
Introduced: F,RCDPHS (NCIS 7/1/16) |
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7/18/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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7/20/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 7/26/2016 CO PH/ POSTPONED 8/9/16 |
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3. 8/9/2016 CO PH/Rerefer; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet DEFER Both Diana Seydorsky, Housing and Community
Development Division Chief and Caleena Shirley, Housing Property
Administrator, explained the proposed legislation and fielded questions. Council Member Garrett Dennis said that he
had received numerous telephone calls from constituents who were under the
impression that there were demolitions planned for the neighborhoods. He asked for a definition of “batch
foreclosures.” Council President Lori Boyer commented on identifying
targeted areas when code compliance dollars were targeted and the concerns
that she had. Kim Scott, Acting Director, Neighborhoods Department,
explained demolition costs. Council Member Brown wanted to know if this bill was time-sensitive
to get it out of Committee. The Chair deferred the bill. Housing Department staff will schedule
meetings with Committee members. |
3.
2016-489 |
ORD-MC 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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Bill
Summary AMEND(2)/APPROVE
6 - 0 1. Include approp.
from Spec. Council Operating Cont. of $70,000 ($5,000 for each District
Council Member) and attach BT as Exhibit 1
2. Include
carryover language 3. Include
oversight by the Office of Special Events 4. Refines
definition to remove attendance #s & specify that events will be jeld in
a City park 5. Delete sections
related to notice, scheduling, and
department assistance in new Section
191.121 and add procedures on how the Council Member can schedule an event 6. Allows for
co-sponsorship of event 7. Events are
subject to Section 15.104(c) Council Member Reggie Brown explained the amendments,
noting that a noticed meeting had been held last week to air and resolve
issues with the proposed ordinance. Assistant Auditor Kyle Billy explained funding in the ordinance and the need
for the Committee and Council to act. Assistant General Counsel Lawsikia Hodges explained two
additional amendments. Council
President Lori Boyer remarked on the additional amendments, one concerning
town hall meetings and the other stipulating that donated funds would have to
be donated the City and not to any particular department. The two additional amendments were approved. |
4.
2016-522 |
ORD Transferring $422,441.82 from Pinnacle-Fidelity Global
Proj to the Commercial Dev Area Prog ($222,441.82) & to the Façade
Renovation Grant Prog ($200,000); Designate Oversight by Ofc of Economic Dev.
(BT 16-106) (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: NCIS,F |
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8/15/2016 NCIS
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; NCIS, F |
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9/6/2016 NCIS Amend/Approve 3-1 (Failed) |
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9/8/2016 F
Amend/Approve 6-0 |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 5
- 1 (Wilson) Attach revised BT to correct a referenced ordinance number |
5.
2016-543 |
ORD Approp $100,000 Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Grant
for Football Field Renovations at 9A/Baymeadows Regional Park; Auth Funds
Carryover to FY 2016-2017; Auth Grant Agreemt with the Foundation; Amend Ord
2015-505-E (CIP) to reflect Proj Funding; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec
& Community Svcs Dept. (BT 16-108) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored
by CM Becton) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/13/16 |
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1. 8/23/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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9/6/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/8/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet AMEND/APPROVE 6
- 0 Attach revised CIP Information Sheet Council Member Danny Becton and Daryl Joseph, Director,
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, explained what the
legislation entailed and the improvements for the park. |
6.
2016-559 |
ORD-Q Designating Hemming Park, enclosed by W. Duval, W.
Monroe, N. Hogan & Laura Sts as a Landmark Site; Specifying Conditions
& Exceptions to the COA Process; Waive Secs 307.106 & 307.109, Ord
Code. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Fetner) (Req of Jax Historic Preservation Comm)
(Co-Sponsored by CM Boyer) LUZ PH - 9/20/16 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/13/16 |
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1. 8/23/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS, LUZ |
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9/6/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/7/2016 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, LUZ |
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Bill
Summary DEFER At request of CP
Boyer |
7.
2016-562 |
ORD-MC Repealing Chapt 168 & Creating a New Chapt 168
(Burglary & Robbery Alarm Systems). (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Hazouri) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/13/16 |
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1. 8/23/2016 CO
Introduced: PHS,F,NCIS |
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9/6/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/7/2016 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/8/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F, NCIS |
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Bill
Summary DEFER Council Member Tommy Hazouri, sponsor of the measure,
explained what it entailed, summarizing by saying that far too many police
officers are spending far too much time responding to false alarms. JSO Chief Larry Schmitt explained the various components
of the bill and why the legislation helps JSO. He explained a new method that registers alarm systems and the
fines that a resident or business might incur for failure to register and
keep information updated. Chief
Schmitt explained that 98% of burglary alarms are false alarms. JSO resources are squandered by having to
respond to so many false alarms. After discussing the false alarm problem and measures in
the proposed legislation crafted to address the problems, Council Member Bill
Gulliford offered an amendment that requires alarm providers to make certain
that the customer (homeowner or business) has proper registration forms; the
amendment would also reduce the number of false alarms that trigger fines
from two to one. Council Member Hazouri explained that the alarm system
registration will be done online. Council Member Danny Becton felt that the proposed fines
in the Gulliford amendment were too punitive to small business owners. Council Member Gulliford requested Deputy General Counsel
Peggy Sidman to research the relationship between an alarm company and
homeowners and businesses; is the proposed legislation putting the onus on
the alarm provider by requiring the provider to make certain that the
customer fully understands and completes the alarm system registration. In the course of the discussion, Assistant General Counsel
Paige Johnston clarified that the provisions in this ordinance applies to JSO
only, though Jacksonville Fire & Rescue has expressed the desire to sign
on to the proposed new system. Council Member Garrett Dennis felt that the onus should be
on the alarm system provider for the customers’ renewal of an alarm system
contract. The onus should be on the
provider for proper registration and not the homeowner or business. The provider should renew the alarm system
contract. That would be the essence of
an amendment that he was offering.
Council Member Morgan wanted to offer a friendly amendment that would
have an alarm system customer’s contract automatically renewed unless the
customer moved or ended the contract.
Council Member Dennis’s amendment passed 3-2. Council Member Gulliford offered an amendment that would
require an alarm system provider to provide registration forms for new
customers and requires the providers to notify customers that they must
register online or by form. The
amendment passes. Council Member Reggie Brown felt that the vagueness in language in the
proposed ordinance suggests that the proposed ordinance needs more work;
there needs to be more clarity in the language. Mr. Brown would like to see language
putting the onus squarely on the alarm system providers for the responsibility
of customers’ proper registration. A motion to defer the measure passed. Council Member Hazouri announced that he
would schedule a noticed meeting to address and resolve some of the concerns
raised in the course of the discussion. |
8.
2016-563 |
ORD Auth Constrn & Maint Agreemts with FDOT for
"SR A1A/Heckscher Dr from Huguenot Park to Little Talbot Island"
& "SR A1A/Heckscher Dr from Huguenot Park to George River
Bridge"; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/13/16 |
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1. 8/23/2016 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,NCIS |
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9/6/2016 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/6/2016
NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/8/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, NCIS |
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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet APPROVE 6 - 0 Scriveners Pg. 2, line 8 "all" |
9.
2016-567 |
ORD Renaming the Dames Point Park at 9101 Dames Point Rd
to the "El Faro Memorial at Dames Point Park". (Dist 2-Ferraro)
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Ferraro & Co-Sponsored by C/M Morgan) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/13/16 |
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1. 8/23/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS |
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9/6/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE 5 – 0 Council Member Al Ferraro provided background on the park
and the proposed memorial. He encouraged his colleagues to co-sponsor the
ordinance. Council Member Joyce Morgan
remarked favorably on the memorial.
All of the panel’s members requested that their names be added as
co-sponsors. |
10.
2016-568 |
ORD Auth 3rd Amend to Contract with Jacksonville Univ to
renew Contract for 2nd Addnl Yr for the continuing Manatee Protection studies
for FY 2016-2017, Subject to Approp by City Council. (Johnston) (Introduced
by CM Bowman & Co-Sponsored by C/M Morgan) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601
- 9/13/16 |
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1. 8/23/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F,JWW |
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9/6/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/8/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F, JWW |
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9/14/2016 JWW
Approve 12-0 |
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Bill
Summary APPROVE 6 - 0 |
11.
2016-574 |
ORD Finding that Proposed Facility Improvemts to the Jax
Fairgrounds at 510 Fairgrounds Place proposed by Greater Jacksonville
Agricultural Fair Assn shall serve a Public Purpose; Providing for Public
Hearing on the proposed Facility Improvemts. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
Gaffney) Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 288.1175 & Chapt 166,
F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/13/16 |
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1. 8/23/2016 CO
Introduced: NCIS,F |
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9/6/2016 NCIS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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9/8/2016 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 9/13/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, F |
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Bill
Summary DEFER Council Member Garrett Dennis felt that the item should be
deffered because its sponsor was not present to address concerns raised. Council Member Joyce Morgan indicated that
this was a time-sensitive item because a grant is expected and might be
dependent on enactment of the ordinance.
The Chair defered the item because its sponsor was not present. |
12.
2016-591 |
ORD Approp $28,875 AmeriCorps Stem Planning Grant from the
Corporation for National & Community Services for Developmt of Plan for
using AmeriCorps Volunteers to expand Academic Performance in Science,
Technology, Engineering & Math, to be Supplemented by In-Kind Match of
$10,254 in Personnel Svcs provided by Jax Children's Comm & Expended
during Grant Yr 8/1/16 - 7/31/17. (BT 16-113) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) 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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Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet READ 2ND &
REREFER |
13.
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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Bill
Summary READ 2ND &
REREFER |
14.
2016-599 |
ORD-MC Amend Secs 666.106 (Tourist Dev Tax), 666.108
(Tourist Dev Plan) & 666.109 (Admin of Plan), Ord Code, to Amend the
Tourist Dev Plan. (Hodges) (Req of TDC) 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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Bill Summary Fact Sheet READ 2ND &
REREFER |
15.
2016-601 |
ORD Amend Ord 2015-504-E (Budget) to: Revise JIA CRA
Budget for CRA Plan Projs, Attach & Incorporate Revised JIA CRA Budget;
Revise the KingSoutel CRA Budget for CRA Plan Projs, Attach & Incorporate
Revised KingSoutel CRA Budget; Revise the Combined Northbank CRA's &
Southside CRA Budgets for CRA Plan Projs, Attach & Incorporate
Revised Southside CRA Budget; Request
1-Cycle Emerg. (Sidman) (Req of JIA CRA, KingSoutel Crossing CRA & DIA
CRA's Boards) 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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Bill
Summary EMERG/AMEND/APPROVE
6 - 0 1. Correct Sections
2 and 6 to include all amended appropriations and de- approp. of funds. 2. Attach Budget
Transfer forms as Exhibits, 7,8, and 9. 3. Add carryover
language to FY 16/17 |
16.
2016-609 |
ORD Making Findings re a State Road Fund Grant to assist
in Cost of Constrn of Road Improvemts & Realignmt of Pecan Park Rd
(Transp Proj) in Connection with Distribution Facility to be Constructed for
Amazon.Com.Dedc LLC near Intersec of Pecan Park & Duval Rd (The Proj);
Auth (1) FDOT Economic Dev Transp Proj Fund Agreemt with City (EDTF Agreemt)
for a Fla Economic Dev Transp Proj Fund Grant (EDTF Grant) to City of Jax in
Connection with the Transp Proj; (2) a Disbursemt Agreemt bet City & RELP
Duval, LLC (The Company) re Disbursemt of the EDTF Grant & the City Road
Infrastructure Grant Prev Auth by 2016-285-A; (3) an Amend 1 to the Economic
Dev Agreemt prev Auth by 2016-285-A auth Pymt of Rd Infrastructure Grant to
Company rather than Amazon & Auth Pymt of Rd Infrastructure Grant on a
Reimbursemt Basis to Company, with Reimbursemt thereof to be made to City pursuant
to EDTF Agreemt; (4) a Propty Exchange Agreemt with Company to exchange Real
Propty as Necessary for the Realignmt of Pecan Park Rd & (5) a Propty
Exchange Agreemt with JAA Exchanging Real Propty as Necessary for Realignmt
of Pecan Park Rd; Auth Acceptance of Real Propty; Approp up to $2,800,000
from EDTF Agreemt for Constrn of Transp Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to
Subsequent FYs until Completion of Transp Proj; Provide for Reverter of
Funds; Provide for Cost Overruns for Transp Proj to be Assumed by Company;
Provide for City Acceptance of all Future Main & other Costs occurring
after Completion of Transp Proj for Portion of Proj on City's Roadway System;
Waive Provisions of Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code, with Respect to the
Transp Proj; Invoke Exception to Chapt 126.107 (G)( (Exemptions), to allow
City to Directly Contract with a Vender for Provision of Consultant Constrn
Engineering Inspection Svcs as Required by EDTF Agreemt; Designate Oversight
of EDTF Agreemt & Disbursemt Agreemt by Public Works Dept, & the 2
Propty Exchange Agreemts by Ofc of Economic Dev. (BT 16-115) (Sawyer) (Req of
Mayor) 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,R,F |
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
READ 2ND & REREFER
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at 11:12 a.m.
John J. Jackson, Council Research
Division (904) 630-1729
09.26.16
Posted: 9:00 A..M.