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FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

MEETING MINUTES - amended

 

 

 

Tuesday March 05, 2019

Tape No.________________________

9:30 AM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Carol Owens, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Greg Anderson, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Crystal Shemwell

Joyce Morgan, Vice Chair

Council Auditor: Kyle Billy

Lori Boyer

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

Reggie Gaffney

Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman

Bill Gulliford

Administration: Jordan Elsbury

Jim Love

Asst. Council Auditor: Kim Taylor

Sam Newby

 

 

 

                        Meeting Convened 9:30 a.m.             Meeting Adjourned 11:24 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.

 

 

 


Attendance:

 

Council President Aaron Bowman

Council Vice President Scott Wilson

Council Member John Crescimbeni (arr. 9:47)

 

Council Auditor Kyle Billy to discuss:

General Fund/GSD Recapture Amounts for FY 2017/2018

Mr. Billy reviewed the administration’s proposed allocation of recapture amounts to the City’s operating and emergency reserve funds and said that the review of funds that ended the year with negative balances us not yet completed by the Finance Department but should be available in a few weeks. The total recommended recapture for FY17-18 is $4,351,843. Mr. Billy noted that Subfund 1D2 (Hanna Park) was budgeted to get a loan of $846,320 from the General Fund and ended the year with a surplus of $764,283. The Finance Department requested, and the Auditor’s Office agrees, to the filing of separate legislation to eliminate the loan from the budget and reduce the recapture allocation to this fund by a like amount.

 

Chairman Anderson said that there are a number of representatives of veterans groups in attendance and 5 speaker cards have been submitted, so public comment will be allowed on 2019-95. Mr. Anderson reminded the members that the next Finance meeting has been pushed back one day to Wednesday, March 20th to avoid meeting on Election Day on March 19th.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2018-76

ORD-MC Amend Sec 21.07 (Fiscal & Budgetary Functions), Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, to create New Subsec M to Provide & Maintain Water & Sewer Lines in certain Pre-Consolidated Urban Areas. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM's R. Brown, K. Brown, Newby, R. Gaffney & Dennis) (Co-Sponsored by CM's Hazouri & Freeman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/27/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 3/27/18

 

1. 2/13/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    2/20/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/21/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/27/2018 CO PH Addnl 3/27/18/ Read 2nd & Rerefer TEU,F

 

3. 3/27/2018 CO PH Only

 

Bill Summary                 TEU: Defer

 

DEFER at the request of CM Dennis

 

 

 

 

2.  2018-420

ORD-MC Auth All Documents Necessary to Consummate the Installation of the National Memorial for Peace & Justice's Duval County Memorial Monument in Hemming Park to Commemorate the African-American Victims of Lynching in Duval County, FL btwn 1877 & 1950; Create new Chapt. 54 (Peace & Justice Memorial Monument Oversight  Committee),Ord Code; Create New Sec 111.107 (Peace & Justice Memorial Monument Special Revenue Fund), Chapt 111 (Special Revenue &Trust Accts.), Part 1 (Parks, Recreation, Culture & Entertainment), Ord Code, Providing Oversight by Peace & Justice Memorial Monument Committee; provide for codification. (Hodges) (Introduced by CP Brosche)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601-7/24/18

 

1. 6/26/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

 

    7/16/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/17/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/17/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/24/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, R

 

Bill Summary                 NCSPHS: Defer

 

 DEFER at the request of CP Bowman

           

 

 

3.  2018-593

RESO Expressing City Council's Opposition to the Sale of JEA at this time. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary    

 

 DEFER at the request of CM Dennis

        

 

 

 

4.  2018-661

ORD Amend the Beach Community Development District's Boundary, to Remove Approx 25.41 Acres from said District; Amend Chapt 92 Sec 92.22 to Memoralize reduction in acreage from previous Amendments and Current Amendment; Provide for Severability. (Grandin) (TEU)(PD Apv)

TEU Public Meeting- 11/5/18

Finance Public Meeting-11/6/18

LUZ Public Meeting-11/7/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/18, 11/27/18, 12/11/18, 1/8/19, 3/12/19

 

1. 10/9/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU, F, LUZ

 

    10/15/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/16/2018 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/16/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/23/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, LUZ

 

3. 11/13/2018 CO PH Contd 11/27/18

 

   11/27/2018 CO PH Contd 12/11/18

 

   12/11/2018 CO PH Contd 1/8/19

 

   1/8/2019 CO PH Contd 3/12/19

 

Bill Summary                           TEU: Defer

 

DEFER at the request of CDD Representative

 

 

 

 

5.  2018-712

ORD-MC regarding Prohibition of the Approval, 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 and Protection), Pt 1 (Gen Provisions), Sec 307.111 (Enforcement; Civil Remedies); Amend Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions), Pt 4 (Permits), Sec 320.402 (Application for Permit); Amend Chapt 518 (Jax Propty Safety and Management Code), Pt 1 (Gen Provisions), Sec 518.103 (Applicability); Creating a new Sec 609.110 (Prohibition of Administrative Action); Amend Chapt 650 (Comprehensive Planning for future Development), Pt 4 (Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan), Sec 650.402 (Initiation of Proposal); Amend Chapt 654 (Code of Subdivision Regs), Sec 654.105 (Applicability); Amend Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Pt 1 (Gen Provisions), Subpart B (Administration), Sec 656.109 (Administration and Enforcement; Interpretation of Zoning Code; Administrative Deviations), and Sec 656.111 (Violations and Penalties); Amend Chapt 780 (Property Tax), Pt 3 (Tax Exemption for Rehabilitation and Properties in Historic Districts), Sec 780.305 (Application). (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123, Ord Code - 1/3/19, 1/15/19, 2/5/19, 2/20/19, 3/5/19

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041, (3) (a) F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18, 1/8/19, 1/22/19, 2/12/19, 2/26/19, 3/12/19

 

1. 10/23/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS, F, LUZ

 

    11/5/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/6/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/7/2018 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, LUZ

 

3. 12/11/2018 CO PH Contd 1/8/19

 

   1/8/2019 CO PH Contd 1/22/19

 

   1/22/2019 CO PH Contd 2/12/19

 

   2/12/2019 CO PH Contd 2/26/19

 

   2/26/2019 CO PH Contd 3/12/19

 

 

Bill Summary                          NCSPHS: Defer

 

DEFER at the request of CM Crescimbeni

 

 

6.  2019-87

ORD Approp $71,580.00 from Unobligated Federal Grant Funds to provide the Environmental Quality Div funding to purchase Equip for Air monitoring Sites within Duval County and to cover support and upgrade services for EQD's Airvision Software. (BT 19-055) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/19

 

1. 2/12/2019 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    2/19/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                               Melissa Long

 

    2/20/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred ; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                  TEU: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

Include name of grant in bill

 

 

 

 

7.  2019-88

ORD Approp $393,272.00  from Dept of Homeland Security/FEMA thru Fla Div of Emerg Mgmt to JSO, No Local Match, Provide funding for Regional Specialized training. Purchase of  specialized equip, and addition of the Public Safety Analyst/SPE Position; Auth Fed-Funded Sub-Award & Grant Agreemt; Designate Oversight by JSO Dept of Investigations & Homeland Security. (BT 19-052) (RC 19-052) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/19

 

1. 2/12/2019 CO  Introduced: F,NCSPHS

 

    2/19/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                   Bill Clement

 

    2/20/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,NCSPHS

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet          NCSPHS: Amend/Approve

 

Council Member Boyer asked Bill Clement to send the Council a list of grant-funded positions at the JSO.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

Place revised agreement On File to include all Exhibits

 

 

 

 

8.  2019-89

ORD Approp $1,000,000.00 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund, Sub Fund 15F, for County-Wide Prog Entitled "Level 2 Tree Planting Prog" to provide tree planting on Publid Land in Duval County suggested by individuals or groups and administered by the City; Direct Dept of Public Works to administer prog in accordance with criteria herein provided; Provide Carryover of Funds into Subsequent Fiscal Years. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/19

 

1. 2/12/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F

 

    2/19/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/19/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/20/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                               CM Crescimbeni

 

2. 2/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                 NCSPHS: Amend/Approve        TEU: Amend/Approve

 

Council Member Crescimbeni explained this third request from the Tree Commission for funding for new trees for larger planting projects requested by community organizations assisted by the City.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

1. Attach revised Exhibit 1 to attach the BT

2. Correct reference to Exhibit 1 on pg. 2, line 31 to Exhibit 2 and correct labeling of exhibit

 

 

 

 

9.  2019-90

ORD Approp $110,670.00 from Air Pollution Tag Fee Fund Balance to Provide Funding to the Environmental Quality Div (EQD) to purchase Model T640 PM Mass Monitors, a Two-Channel Automated Canister, an Air Toxic Standad, and an Olfactometer Package.

(BT 19-054) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/19

 

1. 2/12/2019 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    2/19/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                              Melissa Long

 

    2/20/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU.

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                 TEU: Amend/Approve

              

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

1. Correct explanation of appropriation

2. Pg. 1, line 10 correct spelling of “olfactometer”

 

 

 

 

10.  2019-91

ORD Approp $84,600.00 from Environmental Protection Bd (EPB) Trust Fund to EPB Trust Fund Operating Account to assistance to Groundwork Jax, Inc. in development of a Habitat Restoration Plan for McCoys Creek; Corp Sec to execute and deliver, the funding agreemt for McCoys Creek Natural Channel Restoration btwn City and Groundwork Jax, Inc; Oversight by Neighborhoods Dept.  (BT 19-057) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/19

 

1. 2/12/2019 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,JWW

 

    2/13/2019 JWW Approve 10-0                                                                               Melissa Long

 

    2/19/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/20/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                   TEU: Amend/Approve

 

In response to a question from Council Member Morgan, Kay Ehas, CEO of Groundwork Jacksonville, explained how this appropriation fits into the overall scope of the larger McCoy’s Creek project. In response to a question from Council Member Gaffney, Public Works Director John Pappas said that the project is large and complex with many elements. Bridge removal work is moving more quickly than the environmental remediation phases, which will take up to a year to design. Mr. Pappas addressed a concern expressed by one company located along the creek about the removal of a bridge that they use as access to the property. Other access options are being explored. He said that options will be explored by the design consultant for removal of bulkheads and restoration of a more natural stream bed.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

1. Pg. 1, line 5: insert “of fund balance” after “$84,600”

2. Pg. 1, line 7: strike “to the EPB Trust Fund operating account”

3. Pg. 2, line 6: strike “a transfer of funds” and insert “an appropriation of fund balance”

4. Pg. 2, line 8: strike “operating account” and insert “miscellaneous services and charges account”

5. Attach revised Exhibit 2 to

- require annual reports on or before September 15 through 9/30/2021

- correct term end date to 9/30/2021

- correct scriveners

 

 

 

 

11.  2019-92

ORD Amend FY 2017-2018 JTA Budget; Amend Ord 2017-504-E (Budget Ord) by Amending the JTA Budget Revised Schedules O & P. (Sidman) (Req of JTA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/19

 

1. 2/12/2019 CO  Introduced: F

 

    2/20/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                             Jessica Shepler/Greg Hayes     

 

2. 2/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

12.  2019-95

ORD-MC re Execute Agreemt btwn City and VYSTAR Credit Union for Naming Rights of the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena and Providing for Renaming of the Arena as "VYSTAR Veterans Memorial Arena"; Amend Chapt 111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accts), Pt 2 (Health & Human Svcs), Ord Code, to create a new Sec 111.255, (The Veterans Memorial Arena Trust Fund); Amend Sec 122.102 (Naming of and signage of Public Facilities), Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code, to auth Renaming of the "Jacksonville Veteran's Memorial Arena" as "VYSTAR Veterans Memorial Arena"; Providing Oversight by Office of Sports and Entertainment. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CMs Hazouri, Freeman, White, Gulliford, Bowman, Love, R. Gaffney, Pittman & Newby)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/19, 3/12/19

 

1. 2/12/2019 CO  Introduced: F

 

    2/20/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                 Brian Hughes

 

2. 2/26/2019 CO PH Contd / Read 2nd & Rereferred;F

 

Bill Summary                

 

Council President Bowman introduced Brian Hughes, Mayor’s Chief of Staff and Interim Director of the Downtown Investment Authority to discuss an amendment he will be proposing to name the Veterans’ Council of Duval County (an umbrella group of veterans organizations) as the lead agency in recommending uses of the new trust fund to the Mayor for inclusion in the annual budget. Mr. Hughes described the various revenue sources in the agreement to be used to benefit veterans. He noted that VyStar Credit Union is different from other potential corporate sponsors in that they intend to keep the Veteran’s Memorial Arena name intact while adding VyStar’s name, not removing the word “Veterans” as the others proposed. Mr. Hughes introduced Judy Walls of VyStar who described the credit union’s interest in using their naming rights agreement to benefit Jacksonville’s veteran community. Assistant Council Auditor Kim Taylor said that President Bowman’s amendment covers the Auditor’s concern about the self-appropriation feature of the original bill.

 

Steven Spickelmier representing the Veterans Council of Duval County said that his council incorporates representation from more than 40 veterans’ organizations and the group is pleased with President Bowman’s proposed amendment. The organization will be holding a grant-writing class this week to develop a process for veterans groups to make application for use of these funds.

 

David Trotti of the Veterans Council of Duval County lauded the bill for creating a funding source directly controlled by veterans to apply to their particular causes. Retaining the “Veterans Memorial Arena” name is extremely important. He proposed that the bill be amended to provide a reverter clause that would restore the name “Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena” in the event the VyStar agreement is ever dissolved or VyStar is bought out by another corporation.

 

Deloris Quaranta President of Northeast Florida Women’s Veterans spoke in support of the legislation. Jacksonville has the greatest concentration of veterans in the state but insufficiently funds their needs.

 

Tony D’Aleo of Vietnam Veterans of America spoke in support of the legislation. Homelessness among veterans is a tremendous problem and this funding will be very helpful, especially since it is controlled by veterans and not the City.

 

Len Harris with the Wounded Warrior Project spoke in support of the legislation.

 

Tracy Arpen of City Beautiful Jax expressed concerns about the size and appearance of the new signage, which appear to be substantially larger than what is allowed in the downtown sign overlay zone and said there is no specificity about a process for review and approval of the signage by the City before installation.

 

Alicia Grant of Scenic Jacksonville expressed concern about the proliferation of naming rights agreements that commercialize City buildings inappropriately. She urged that signage go through appropriate review and approval processes.

 

Brian Hughes said that nothing in the bill prohibits the Downtown Design Review Board from reviewing the signage as it reviews all downtown signage. Chairman Anderson announced that he has discussed with the General Counsel’s Office a potential conflict of interest relating to his employer sponsoring spaces in the Arena and been informed that he has no conflict and may vote on this bill.

 

Council Member Boyer proposed a 3-part amendment concerning allocation of liquidated damages, an Ordinance Code amendment regarding mandatory use of the word “Veterans” in any shortened name or reference to the arena, and a requirement that the City’s proceeds from this agreement, apart from those allocated to the veterans trust fund, will be used for the benefit of the arena. Council Member Gulliford suggested that those funds be allocated to capital maintenance at the arena; Ms. Boyer said that the administration prefers having the option to apply it to operations to reduce the General Fund subsidy to the arena. Ms. Boyer accepted as a friendly amendment the inclusion of language giving first priority to capital maintenance needs.

 

Council Member Crescimbeni requested the Auditor’s Office to research before next Tuesday whether the arena concessions discount would have an impact on the City’s SMG subsidy amount.

 

All amendments (Auditor’s Office, President Bowman, Council Member Boyer) were rolled together into a Finance Committee substitute.

 

SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 8-0 (Council President Bowman voting as a committee member)

1.     Corrects the scriveners’ errors within the bill.

2.     Attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (Arena naming Rights and Sponsorship Agreement) to:

a.     Clarify that the Veterans Concession Donation Program annual match amount and the Veterans Events Contribution annual amount will also increase by 3% each year

b.     Correct the end date of the Negotiation Period to April 1, 2034

c.     Correct section references

3.     Allows the Veterans Council of Duval County to evaluate and make funding recommendations to the Mayor on use of the trust fund, to be included in the annual budget ordinance for approval by City Council.

4.     Allows disbursement of funds subject to the availability of appropriated funding within the Trust Fund.

5.     Provides that 10% of any liquidated damages resulting from any default or dissolution of the agreement will be allocated to the trust fund in the same manner as the naming rights revenues are allocated.

6.     Mandates use of the word “Veterans” in any shortened name or reference to the arena used by the City or the private arena management company.

7.     Requires that the City’s proceeds from this agreement, apart from those allocated to the veterans trust fund, will be used exclusively for the benefit of the arena with first priority given to capital maintenance needs.

 

 

 

 

13.  2019-96

ORD Approp $3,456,857.00 from Public Bldg - Camera Reserve Public Parking ITD Operations and Equip Refresh to Provide Upgrades, Replacements, and New Installations of Video Hardware, Cameras, and Network Infrastructure as part of the City's Enterprise Security Video Camera Solution. (BT 19-060) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/19

 

1. 2/12/2019 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    2/19/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                             Kenneth Lathrop

 

    2/20/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                     TEU: Amend/Approve

 

Ken Lathrop, Chief of ITD, explained the upgrades of cameras and software and their connection to a central monitoring station. Most of the equipment will be installed in the current fiscal year.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

1. Correct title to provide breakout of funding

2. Correct explanation of appropriation

3. Correct number of cameras should be 1,666 on pg. 2, line 6

 

 

 

14.  2019-97

ORD Auth & Apv Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute the Enhanced Municipal Svcs Agreemt with Downtown Vision, Inc; Oversight by the Downtown Investment Auth. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/19

 

1. 2/12/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    2/19/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                CM Boyer

 

    2/20/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

Bill Summary                 NCSPHS: Approve

 

Jake Gordon, CEO of Downtown Vision Inc. explained that this represents an extension of the existing agreement without substantive changes to the terms. Mr. Gordon expressed enthusiasm over the recent building projects in downtown and the liveliness that will inject with new residents and workers.

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

15.  2019-98

ORD Concerning FY 2018-2019 Police & Fire Pension Fund (PFPF) Budget; Amend Ord 2018-504-E (Budget Ord) to Revise PFPF Operating Budget & Revise Schedules  AB  & AC; Attaching & Incorporating 2nd Revised Schedules AB & AC; Amend Sec 6.2 of Ord 2018-504-E to auth 1,500 temp Employee Hrs. (Sidman) (Req of PFPF Bd of Trustees)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/19

 

1. 2/12/2019 CO  Introduced: F                                                                     Timothy Johnson

 

    2/20/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

Bill Summary                

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

1. Include in title that Section 6.1 is also being amended

2. Add “Revised” after “Revise” in Section 1 title

3. Correct name of Section 6.1

4. Pg. 2, line 6: insert the word “Section” before “6.2”

 

 

 

 

16.  2019-99

ORD Auth & Apv Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute The Subordination Agreemt with Campus Towers Senior Living, Inc. in order to subordinate the City's $510,000.00 loan to Edward Waters College to (1) A new Elderly Housing Community Loan and (2) A Future Low Income Housing Tax Credit Loan, both from FL Housing Finance Corp; Oversight by Housing & Community Dev Div. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/19

 

1. 2/12/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    2/19/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                               Stephanie Burch

 

    2/20/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                NCSPHS: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

Change reference from Exhibit 1 to the on file agreement within Section 1 of the bill

 

 

 

 

17.  2019-100

ORD Apv Assumption by City of Obligations of a License Agreemnt btwn FL East Coast Railway, LLC, and Flagler Dev Company LLC, to pay Annual License Fee for the Railroad Crossing at Flagler Ctr at Gran Bay Blvd & Philips Highway; assuming rights and obligations of Flagler Dev Company LLC in the License Agreemt.  Oversight by Dept of Public Works.  (Stockwell) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/19

 

1. 2/12/2019 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    2/19/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                            Renee Hunter

 

    2/20/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                   TEU: Amend/Approve

 

Council Auditor Kyle Billy questioned why the City would assume this license and maintenance obligation currently held by a private company when it does not do so for other crossings.  CAO Sam Mousa gave historical background on this crossing agreement and said that the crossing license should have been transferred to the City in 2010 when the City accepted the roadway as a public road. He said that the license fee has a 3% annual escalator and it is in the City’s best interest to pay a 1-time fee rather than a continually escalating annual fee. Flagler Development Company is selling off all its properties and wants the City to assume the responsibility it should have undertaken in 2010. Council Member Boyer noted that the City is only assuming financial responsibility for a small portion of the crossing maintenance cost (less than $2,000 per year) that it does not already bear.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

Clarifies that Flagler Dev. Company is currently responsible for half of the annual maintenance cost

 

 

 

 

18.  2019-101

ORD Approp $50,000.00 from Environmental Protection Bd (EPB) Trust Fund to EPB Fund Operating Account to assist in development & activation of the Emerald Necklace by Providing  funding to Groundwork Jax, Inc. for development of an Urban Biodiversity Corridor Along the S-line Urban Trail & Hogans Creek;  Oversight by Neighborhoods Dept; Requiring Annual Report to Jax Environmental Protection Board.  (BT 19-053) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/19

 

1. 2/12/2019 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    2/19/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                       Melissa Long

 

    2/20/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                    TEU: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

1. Pg. 1, line 5: insert “of fund balance” after “$50,000”

2. Pg. 1, lines 6-8: strike “to the Environmental Protection Board Fund operating account”

3. Pg. 2, line 8: strike “being transferred” and insert “an appropriation of fund balance”

4. Pg. 2, line 10: strike “Operating Account” and insert “miscellaneous services and charges”

5. Attach revised Exhibit 2 to require annual reports for 3 years and correct typo

 

 

 

 

19.  2019-125

 

 

 

ORD Approp $899,955.00 from Countywide ADA Compliance - Public Bldgs Proj to the ADA Compliance - Pretrial Detention Facility Proj to bring it into Compliance with ADA Requiremts Mandated in Settlemt Agreemt with U.S. Dept of Justice; Amend Ord 2018-505-E (CIP) to decrease funding for the Proj "ADA Compliance - Public Bldgs" and increase funding for Proj "ADA Compliance - Pretrial Detention Facility".

 (BT 19-059) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                   NCSPHS:   2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

 

20.  2019-126

 

 

 

ORD Amend Ord 2015-835-E, as Amended by Ord 2016-232-E, 2016-422-E, 2016-648-E, 2016-739-E, 2017-272-E, 2017-696-E, 2018-86-E & 2018-531-E, to Extend Temporary Moratorium (180 Days) on Medallion Renewals & Late Fees for Medallion Renewals pertaining to Vehicles for hire Pursuant. to Sec. 220.717, Ord Code, for an addnl 180 days; providing that the moratorium remain in effect from enactment until 9/17/19; providing for notification to the JIA & Exec.Director of the JIA & the Beaches Police Chiefs; providing for retroactive applicability. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601-3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary                 TEU:  2nd      

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

 

 

 

21.  2019-129

 

 

 ORD Approp. $15,000 Grant recv'd. from AT&T to fund the positivity project, a "Train the Trainer" approach with a focus on positive Psychology's 24 character strengths, invoking the exception to sec. 126.107 (g),Ord code; Apv & Auth the Mayor & Corp Sec & CEO of the KHA to execute a contract with the positivity project for children's svcs. programs; waiving the provisions in Chapt. 77 (Kids Hope Alliance), Sec. 77.111 (a) (provider contracts), Ord code (B.T. 19-061) (McCain) (Req. of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet                  NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

 

 

 

22.  2019-130

 

 

ORD Auth & Apv Mayor & Corp Sec. to Execute & Deliver a lease agreement. btwn. The City of Jax (Lessor) & Jacksonville University (Lessee), for a term of 10 yrs., subject to a right in lessee to terminate without cause on 60days' notice, propty. located in Mayport, FL. for $1.00 per yr., for lessee's use for general administrative & office use, educational, outreach, & development programs include an educational & outreach program with Ocearch; Oversight by Real Estate Div.,Dept.of the PW (Stockwell) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                  NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

23.  2019-131

 

 

 

ORD Auth & Apv Mayor & Corp Sec. to Execute & Deliver that certain lease agreement btwn The City of Jax ("Landlord") & Gryphon Marine, LLC, F/K/A CDI Marine Co. LLC. ("Tenant") for bldg 900 at Cecil Commerce Ctr., 12,474 sq. ft. of Ofc Space located at 6017 POW-MIA Memorial Pkway, Jax, FL., for a term of 2 yrs, with options to renew for (2) addnl 12 month terms at a monthly rental rate of $10,476.66 with a CAM of $200 per month, with 3% annual rent increases; Oversight by the OED(Stockwell) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet                  NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

24.  2019-132

 

 

 

ORD Approp a transfer of $1,100,000 in funding from OED Rsv Acct to an Operating Line within the Shipyards Environmental Cleanup Project, Amending the 2019-2023 CIP Apv by Ord 2018-505-E to provide funding for the Project entitled "Shipyards Project - Environmental Cleanup"  (B.T. 19-056) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet                   NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

25.  2019-133

 

 

ORD Auth the Granting of a Non-Residential Solid Waste Collection & Transportation Franchise to JJ's Waste & Recycling, LLC, Pursuant to Chapt 380 (Solid Waste Mgmt.), Pt 6 (Nonresidential Solid Waste Collection & Transportation Franchises), Ord Code; Oversight by Solid Waste Div, Dept of PW (McCain) (Introduced by CP Bowman pursuant to Chap 380)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

Bill Summary                 

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

26.  2019-134

 

 

 

ORD Auth the Borrowing & Approp of $18,000,000 in Funding from the City's Commercial Paper Facility, in order to provide Funding (1) $15,000,000 to Settle Certain Litigation btwn the City & Jacksonville Landing Investments, LLC. ("JLI") concerning the Disposition, Development & Lease agreement btwn the City & JLI("Landing Lease"), Terminate the Landing Lease, & acquire title to the Landing Bldg. Improvemnts & related personal property; (2) $1,500,000 for obligations of The City relating to Sublease termination, Tenant Relocation Costs, & other expenses; (3) $1,500,000 for Demolition of the Landing Bldg Improvemnts & Site Preparation costs; Amend the 2019-2023 CIP,  Apvd by Ord 2018-505-E to add the Project entitled "JLI West Parcel Demolition/Site Preparation";  Approving the settlement of certain litigation btwn The City & JLI with respect to Landing Lease; Apv & Auth the Mayor or Designee & Corp Sec to Execute said agreemts as set forth in the settlement agreement;  Auth OGC or designee to take further action to conclude the litigation (B.T. 19-069) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet                   NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

 

 

27.  2019-135

 

 

 

 

ORD Auth & Apv Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute a Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreemnt btwn The City of Jax & Load King Manufacturing Co., & to Execute all Deeds & Closing Docs relating thereto & take all necessary action to effectuate the purposes of the agreement, for the conveyance to Load King of Real Propty Comprised of 2 parcels approx..1.96 acres total at the corner of Myrtle Ave. N. & Union St. W., Jax,FL, to Expand & Redevelop the Load King Propty for new warehousing & shipping facilties which will result in addnl jobs for the community; Waiving Sec.122.421 (B) (Gen Provisions; Delegations of Authority), Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code, regarding Sale of Park Land to allow for Sale of Park Land; Directing Sale of proceeds specifically to Park Projects within Council Dist 9 in accordance with Sec 122.421 (I), Ord Code; Oversight by Real Estate Div of the Neighborhoods Dept. (Dist. 9-Dennis) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                  NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

28.  2019-136

 

 

 

 

ORD Auth & Apv Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, for & on behalf of the City, that Certain Agreemnt for Sale & Purchase  ("PSA") btwn the City of Jax ("City") & Harbour Waterway Special Dist ("Harbour"), & to Execute all deeds & closing documents relating thereto & take all necessary action to effectuate the purposes of the agreement, for the PSA, comprised of approx 44 acres of real propty located on an Island/Peninsula used for Dredge Spoil & known as Reed Island in the St. Johns River South of Blount Island less than 4 miles West of the Intracoastal Waterway ("The Property") for total purchase of $88,000; Waiver of Chapt 122 (Public Property), Sec 122.408 (Parklands Preservation Policy), Ord Code, that no Park-Related Land shall be converted to another use or sold by the City unless the City replaces that Land with New Park Faciltiies; Oversight by Real Estate Div of the PW Dept. (Dist 2-Ferraro) (Lotzia) ( Introduced by CM Ferraro)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,JWW

 

 

Bill Summary                  NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

29.  2019-137

 

 

 

ORD Auth & Apv Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver an Amendment 2 to lease Agreemnt btwn The City of Jax ("City") & Grace Aerospace, LLC. ("Tenant"), for the lease of (1) 4,350 sq. ft. of addnl space within Bldg 905 at a monthly rental rate of

 $ 2,240.25; & (2)  addnl space in Bldg 905-1 comprised of 1,773 sq. ft. Ofc Space at a monthly rate of $1,287.50, each bldg, at 13541 Lake Newman St., Jax, FL in Cecil Commerce Center; Oversight by OED (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet                      NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

30.  2019-138

 

 

 

ORD Auth & Apv Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute a Purchase & Sale Agreemt btwn City of Jax & the Vestcor Family Foundation, Inc., a FL Corp, Not for Profit ("Developer") & to Execute all deeds & closing documnts. relating thereto & take all necessary action to effectuate the purposes of the agreemt, for the conveyance to Developer of Propty., comprised of 2 parcels consisting of approx 10.42 acres parcels of Parkland & unimproved Real Propty at 2100 & 2039 Forest St., Jax, FL (The Property"), to redevelop into a Charter School; declare property to be surplus to needs of the City; Waiving Sec 122.421(b) (Preservation of Parklands); reserving or granting all utilities & facilities easement for JEA: Oversight by Real Estate Div. (Stockwell) (Introduced by CMs Anderson, Boyer, Ferraro & Schellenberg )

(Co-Sponsored by CMs Freeman, R. Gaffney, Newby, White, Wilson, Becton, Bowman, Gulliford & Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                  NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

31.  2019-148

 

 

 

RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth of its Multifamily Housing

Revenue Bonds (Monaco Arms Apts), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,830,000 for the purpose of financing all or a portion of the costs related to the acquisition, rehabilitation & equipping of existing Multifamily Residential Housing Facilities for persons or families of low, middle, or moderate income, located at 10415 & 10525 Monaco Dr., Jax, FL to be commonly known as "Monaco Arms Apts."; determining credit not being pledged (Lotzia) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code, held by JHFA -2/1/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                   Fact Sheet                 NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

32.  2019-149

 

 

 

RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Ashley Square) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,500,000 for the purpose of financing all or a portion of the costs related to the acquisition & construction of a Multifamily Residential Housing Facilities for elderly persons of low, middle, or moderate income located at 127 East Ashley St. & 116 East Beaver St., Jax, FL to be commonly known as "Ashley Square Apts."; determining credit not being pledged (Lotzia) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code, held by JHFA -2/1/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet                    NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

33.  2019-150

 

 

 

RESO Auth Appl to Florida Inland Navigation Dist (FIND) for 2019 Grants to undertake specified Waterways-Related Projs; Auth Grant Agreemts with FIND as well as Related Docs; Acknowledge Willingness to meet Funding Requiremts; Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,JWW

 

 

Bill Summary                  Fact Sheet                    NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

34.  2019-151

 

 

 

 

ORD Auth Execution of  (1) Redev Agreemt among the City of Jax,("City"), Downtown Investment Authority ("DIA"), & 500 East Bay LLC ("Developer"); which Redev Agreemt provides  for Design & Constrn of a Hotel, Water Park, Family Entertainment Amenities, Parking Garage & Riverwalk Improvmts  by the Developer on the Northbank of the St. Johns River  within the Northbank Downtown CRA ("Project"); (2) Quitclaim Deed conveying an Approx 2.8 Acre Parcel of City-Owned Land to the Developer at the Cost of $584,000 per Acre, subject to adjustments set forth in the Redev Agreemt; (3) a Riverwalk Improvmts Costs Disbursement Agreemt by which the Developer shall Construct on Behalf of City & at City's Expense certain Riverwalk Improvmts to be owned by City & Related to Proj; (4) a Restrictive Covenants & Parking Rights Agreemt requires a Minimum of 200 Short Term Public Parking Spaces dedicated to Public Use; (5) Related Agreemts as described in Redev Agreemt; Auth $3,500,000 Parking Garage Grant upon Completion of the Parking Garage; Auth $3,250,000 Completion Grant Payable upon Completion of the Proj; Auth an $8,250,000 Operational Performance Grant Payable over 15 yrs after Completion of the Proj; Auth Recapture Enhanced Value (Rev) Grant not to Exceed $20,000,000 in Connection with the Proj; Waiving Prov. of Chapt 122,(Public Propty),Pt 4 ( Real Propty), Subpart C, (Community Redev Real Propty Dispositions),Ord Code, to Auth Sale of City Owned Real Propty without an Appraisal to Developer at Less than Fair  Market Value; Designating DIA as Contract Monitor for Redevelopmt Agreemt; Amend 2019-2023 5 Yr CIP to add & Prov Funding for the Proj Entitled "North Bank Riverwalk Extension-Berkman II"; Designate Proj Oversight by  Public Works.  Waiver of Portion of Public Investment Policy adopted by ORD 2016-382-E which requires that in order for Developer to receive REV Grant, it must be in a targeted Industry category, must create at least 10 new full-time jobs, and wages therefore must be greater than or equal to 100% of the State of FL average wage and auth Parking Garage Grant, Completion Grant, & Operational Perf Grant. (Sawyer) (Introduced by DIA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                  NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

35.  2019-152

 

 

 

ORD-MC Approp $486,061.70 from Tourist Dev Tax Special Revenue Fund to Fund Convention Grants awarded Pursuant to Sec 666.108(B) (3) (VI) under Tourist Dev Plan set forth in Chapt 666, Ord Code, to separately account for and allow such grant funding to carryover each year; purpose; amend the TDC FY 2018-2019 Budget, Schedule W of The Annual Budget apv by Ord 2018-504-E to amend Convention Sales & Services Plan Component Budget Line Item to Itemize Funding for Convention Grants; Amend Sec 111.600 (Tourist Dev Tax Spec Rev Fund; Dev & Contingency), Pt 6 (Economic & Comm Dev), Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), Ord Code; Amend Chapt 666 (Duval County Tourist Dev Plan), Sec 666.108 (Tourist Dev Plan); Ord Code; Amend Tourist Dev Council Grant Guidelines. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                  NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

36.  2019-153

ORD Approp $148,128.00 in the Kids Hope Alliance Budget's Juvenile Justice Prevention/Intervention, Preteens and Teen, and Special Needs Essential Svcs Plan Categories into the KHA Budget's Out of School Time Essential Svcs Plan Category to fund Addnl Afterschool & Summer Programming Location at Southside Middle School; Invoking Exception of Sec 126.107 (G) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (Gen Regulations), Chapt 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to allow KHA to contract directly with the YMCA to provide afterschool and summer programming at Southside Middle School; Waiving requiremts of Sec 77.111(a) (Provider Contracts), Chapt 77 (KHA), Ord Code to exempt Children's Svcs programming to be provided by the YMCA from Competitive Procurement; Request One Cycle Emerg Passage. (Davis) (Introduced by CM Wilson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/12/19

 

1. 2/26/2019 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

 

Bill Summary                  NCSPHS: Emergency/Amend/Approve               CVP Wilson

 

Council Members Newby and Gaffney asked to be added as co-sponsors

 

Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0

1. Pg. 1, line 6: strike “IN” and insert “FROM”

2. Correct amounts in Section 4 of bill

3. Attach revised Exhibit 1 to correct BT

4. Attach revised Exhibit 2 to attach Sixth Revised Schedule M

 

 

 

 

Chairman Anderson asked the committee for their preference on dealing with several big items coming up on the next agenda (Berkman II redevelopment, Jacksonville Landing settlement agreement) – would they prefer to hold a special meeting for just those bills or to submit a list of questions to a single person for compilation and transmittal to the administration for a response? Committee members expressed a preference for holding a special meeting to be able to have dialogue and ask questions. Jordan Elsbury said that the administration, the Downtown Investment Authority and the developer have already created an internal process to handle information requests from council members and are happy to handle inquiries on an individual basis. The committee agreed that council member questions will be submitted to Deputy General Counsel Peggy Sidman for compilation and transmittal to the administration this week and the administration will generate answers to all the questions for presentation to the committee at a special meeting to be scheduled. Mr. Elsbury said he understood that the Berkman II developer and the Council Secretary were planning to hold a lunch-and-learn meeting to present the project and answer council members’ questions.

 

 

Jeff Clements, Council Research Division

904-630-1405   jeffc@coj.net

Posted 3.5.19    5:00 p.m.

 

Tape – 3.5.19 Finance Committee meeting – Legislative Services Division

 

 

 

2019-95 Arena Naming Rights Agreement

Summary:

This bill will authorize a 15-year agreement between the City and Vystar Credit Union for the Naming Rights of the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. The proposed new name for the Arena is Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. The bill will create a Veterans Memorial Arena Trust Fund, in which 10% of the annual license fee payment will be deposited, which will be used to support veterans’ programs and initiatives. 

 

Although Section 5(a) of the TIAA Bank Naming Rights Agreement prohibits the City from granting naming rights for the Sports Complex in its entirety, the Jacksonville Arena or Jacksonville Baseball Grounds to a Banking Business or Competing Business, a consent letter has been received. The Jacksonville Jaguars, LLC and TIAA Bank have both consented to the naming and signage rights for the Arena to Vystar.

 

Vystar will provide the following:

  1. Annual license fee payment of $525,000 that will increase by 3% each year. Total of $9,764,430 over the 15 year term.
  2. Funds in an annual amount of up to $50,000 for the Veterans Concession Donation Program to match donated funds collected at the Arena. There is no guarantee that the City would receive the full match amount since it will be based on the amount of donations received.
  3. A one-time contribution of $50,000 (New Veterans Memorial Contribution) which will be used for the development of a new veterans’ memorial element within the Arena or the Arena grounds.
  4. A Veterans Events Contribution on an annual basis of up to $80,000 to support veterans’ events held at the Arena. There is no guarantee that the City would receive the full contribution amount since it will be based on the number and cost of events.
  5. Replacement of the exterior signage at an estimated cost of $400,000.

 

The City will provide the following:

  1. Interior signage and costs and expenses associated with branding and collateral materials at an estimated cost stated by SMG of $95,000. Branding and collateral materials include website and digital media, printed materials and guest services clothing, concession materials, etc.
  2. Costs of changing City Signs, which include public roadway signs and parking areas referencing the Arena controlled by the City and potentially highway and public transportation signs if not covered by the state/federal agencies.
  3. Suite Rights at the Arena, which will include one Executive Suite, 16 tickets and 4 parking passes for all public events at an estimated annual value stated by SMG of $65,000.
  4. A Suite for 10 Jumbo Shrimp games each season and 4 home plate seats for all home Jumbo Shrimp games at an estimated annual value stated by SMG of $18,100.
  5. Two Jaguars tailgate cabanas per season which also include 20 game tickets and food and beverage during the pregame tailgate. The value stated by SMG is estimated to be $12,000 per year.
  6. For Arena Manager promoted events, a private box at the Times Union Center for Performing Arts, upon request and availability, at an estimated value provided by SMG of $30,000.

 

 

 

Concern:

 

As filed, the bill allows for all funding placed in the Veterans Memorial Arena Trust Fund, including 10% of the annual license fee, private gifts or other contributions, to be self appropriated without further Council action. There is no dollar limit on the amounts to be self appropriated. 

 

Recommended Amendments:

 

8.      Correct the scriveners’ errors within the bill.

9.      Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (Arena naming Rights and Sponsorship Agreement) to:

a.       Clarify that the Veterans Concession Donation Program annual match amount and the Veterans Events Contribution annual amount will also increase by 3% each year

b.      Correct the end date of the Negotiation Period to April 1, 2034

c.       Correct section references