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FINANCE

 

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

 

Thursday January 03, 2019

Tape No.________________________

9:30 AM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Carol Owens, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Greg Anderson, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Adri Maguire Segui

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: Leeann Krieg

Jim Love

Asst. Council Auditor: Kim Taylor

Sam Newby

 

 

 

                        Meeting Convened:    9:31 AM          Meeting Adjourned:     11:18 AM

 

 

 

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

 

 

 


Presentation:

McCoy’s Creek

­         CM Boyer

­         John Pappas

 

Council Auditor Kyle Billy to discuss Report:

­         #821 – Quarterly Report for the Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2018

 

2018-837: TDC Development Account

­         CM Boyer

 

Attendance:

CM Schellenberg Visiting

CM White Visiting

 

Speakers:

Kirk Wendland, Economic Development Officer – Office of Economic Development (2018-828 & 858)

James Richardson, Human Services Planner III – Neighborhoods Department (2018-835 & 836)

Sam Mousa, Chief Administrative Officer – Executive Office of the Mayor (2018-837)

Cynthia Nixon, Senior Director of Finance – Kids Hope Alliance (2018-842 & 843)

Robert Skalitsky, Chief of Natural and Marine Resources – Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department (2018-845)

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, January 15, 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 Sec 190.046(1)(b), F.S. & Chapt 92, Ord Code - 11/13/18, 11/27/18, 12/11/18, 1/8/19

 

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

 

 

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

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

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary          NCSPHS:  Defer

 

DEFER (At the request of CM Crescimbeni)

 

6.  2018-747

ORD-MC Amend Sec 21.07 (Fiscal & Budgetary Functions), Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, relating to JEA's Annual Contribution Payment; Apv Amend to Interagency Agreemt with JEA; Providing for Construction. (Brooks) (Introduced by CP Bowman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 -11/27/18

 

1. 10/23/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    11/5/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/6/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

3. 11/27/2018 CO PH Only

 

 

Bill Summary          TEU: Defer

 

DEFER (Pursuant to Section 21.11, City Charter)

 

 

7.  2018-828

RESO Auth Economic Dev Agreemt with Project Flamingo supporting the Expansion of the Company's Operations to Jax, FL; Auth Recapture Enhanced (Rev) Grant of $1,425,000; Auth  Approval of Technical Amends by Executive Dir of OED;

Designate Oversight by Office of Economic Dev; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by the Company; Affirming Project's Compliance with Public Investment Policy adopted by ORD 2016-382-E; Request 2-Reading Apv. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

    12/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer (DEFER at the Request of OED)

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F                   

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

 

Amendment:

See Auditor’s attachment on page 9.

 

 

8.  2018-833

ORD Approp $550,000.00 Grant  from Dept of Justice, Ofc on Violence Against Women to provide funding for The Safety First Project for Supervised Family Visitation for Victims of Domestic Violence. (BT 19-019) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM Hazouri)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    12/3/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                             

 

    12/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS:  Amend/App

 

AMEND(NCSPHS)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

9.  2018-834

ORD Approp from Nuisance Abatemt Spec Lien Rev Fund $2,447,536.46 ($1,199,292.87 to Neighborhoods - Municipal Code Compliance for Nuisance Abatemt Contractual Svcs & $1,248,243.59 to Public Works Dept to be Split bet Mowing & Landscape - Private Propty ($873,770.52) & Mowing & Maint - Tree Removal ($374,473.08). (BT 19-027) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    12/3/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer                                        

 

    12/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          TEU: Amend/App

 

AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

10.  2018-835

ORD Approp $15,000.00 from Environmental Protection Bd (EPB) Trust Fund to EPB Operating Account to provide support for the Jax Envirothon, a hands-on competition enhancing student understanding of Natural Resources and Environmental Issues. Oversight by Neighborhoods Dept.  (BT 19-029) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    12/3/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer                             

 

    12/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          TEU: Amend/App

 

AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 7-0

 

11.  2018-836

ORD Approp $228,545.85 from Environmental Protection Bd (EPB) Trust Fund  ($136,431.00) & FDOT ($92,114.25) to begin Pilot Study to evaluate the application of naturally occurring Microbe Products to wet detention ponds as an alternative nonstructural best management practice; Auth Corp Sec to execute contract with England-Thims and Miller for Pilot Study.  (BT 19-028) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    12/3/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer                        

 

    12/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          TEU: Amend/App

 

AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.  2018-837

ORD Approp $2,050,000.00 from Tourist Dev Council (TDC) Development Acct to provide funding for two addnl CIP Projs in the 2019-2013 Five Yr CIP (1) $850,000 for Constrn of New Downtown Riverfront Visitor Ctr located in the Times Union Center for Performing Arts and (2) $1,200,000 for Constrn of outdoor wall projection venue on Northbank of St. Johns River adjacent to Times Union Ctr; Oversight by Dept of Public Works. (McCain) (Req of Duval County TDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    12/3/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                      

 

    12/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary          NCSPHS:  App

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.  2018-842

ORD Approp $64,000.00 from Fund Balance to Provide funding for an Afterschool Prog to be provided by Jax Arts and Music School, Inc. to 40 students during the 2018-2019 School Yr.  (BT 19-032) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    12/3/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                           

 

    12/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS:  Amend/App

 

AMEND(NCSPHS)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.  2018-843

ORD Approp $15,866.13 from Kids Hope Alliance Trust Fund into KHA Trust Fund Authority to provide quality Programming Options for Potential Mini-Grant Awards of up to $5,000.00 for Acceptable Programs related to any of the Kids Hope Alliance Essential Services Categories with a Priority and Emphasis on Programs that address High Poverty and Geographical Areas with High Levels of Violence.  (BT 19-020) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    12/3/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                      

 

    12/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS:  Amend/App

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

 

Amendments:

1. Pg. 1, lines 6-7 and 31: strike “into the KHA Trust Fund Authority”

2. Pg. 1, line 6: insert “Fund Balance” after “Fund”

3. Pg. 1, line 14: insert “as initiated by B.T. 19-020” after “violence”

4. Pg. 1, lines 29-30: strike “unappropriated funds previously” and insert “fund balance”

5. Clarify that grants are for the Stop the Violence program only

6. Correct scriveners

7. Attach Fourth Revised Schedule M to Budget Ord. 2018-504-E to reflect increase in funding

8. Any organizations that have been awarded Stop the Violence mini grants under the $300,000 provided through the budget ordinance 2018-504-E would be ineligible to apply for a mini grant through this ordinance. 

 

15.  2018-845

ORD Approp $100,000.00 from FDOT to Construct two separate trailheads on each side of the New National Cemetery Access Rd Proj; Amend 2019-2023 Five-Year CIP apv by ORD 2018-505-E to provide funding for Project entitled "Thomas Creek - Ogilvie-Wright Trailheads"; Designate Oversight by Dept of Parks, Recreation and Community Svcs.  (BT 19-025) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

 

1. 11/27/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    12/3/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                  

 

    12/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          TEU: Amend/App

 

AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 6-0

 

16.  2018-858

RESO Auth Commercial Dev Area Prog Loan in the up-to, Max Amt of $55,000 to Born in the South, Inc. D/B/A 1748 Bakehouse ("Company"), to partially fund purchase of equipment and leasehold improvemts to the Premises located at 1748 N. Main St, Located in a Level 1 Economically Distressed Area, into a 34 seat Bakery and Restaurant; Corp Sec to execute and deliver a loan agreemt, promissory note and related loan documents btwn the Company and City; Providing for Loan Repayments to be deposited into JEJE64FED (Countywide Economic Dev) for future approp; Designate Oversight by Office of Economic Dev; Request 2-Reading Apv. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: F                                    

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet         

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

 

Amendments:

1. On pg. 1, line 13 add “and renovate a currently vacant storefront” before “into”

2. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (Term Sheet) to include verification of improvements and funds, site inspection and a title search before disbursement

 

17.  2018-859

RESO Auth Economic Dev Agreemt with "Project Turtle" to Support Creation of Company's Operations in Jax; Recommend Apv by Fla Dept of Economic Opportunity as a QTI Business with High Impact Sector Bonus, Pursuant to Sections 288.106-108, F.S.; Evidence City's Local Financial Support of $108,000 under QTI Tax Refund Prog Payable over multiple years per guidelines set by the State Dept of Economic Opportunity with State Match of $432,000 for Total of $540,000 for 108 Jobs; Auth Recapture Enhanced Value (REV) grant of $1,100.000. Designate Oversight by OED; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by Company; Affirm Proj's Compliance with Public Investmt Policy; Request 2-Reading Apv. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: F                                                                    

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

18.  2018-864

 

 

 

ORD Approp $30,000 from Community Foundation for Northeast Florida to provide 

Critical Mental Health and Substance Abuse Svcs to Duval County Teen Court Participants; Providing for Reports from Dir of Teen Courts to Community Foundation of NE Florida. (BT 19-031) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/19

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS:  2nd

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

 

19.  2018-865

 

 

ORD Approp $112,745.00 from Metropolitan Park Maint (SF 1D4) - Dockage & Rental of City Facilities to Metropolitan Park Maint (SF 1D4) - Operating Expenses to provide funds for Maint & Improvements to Metropolitan Park and various facilities.  (BT 19-033) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/19

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS:  2nd

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

 

20.  2018-866

 

 

 

ORD Approp $790,000.00 by transferring funds from Operating Supplies - Rescue & Fire Operation in the FY 19 Gen Fund Budget to Capital Outlay, Bunker Gear, and Clothing Sub-Objects to purchase 1) Clothing & Bunker gear for the new Rescue Personnel to be assign to R17, R37, R44, and R61; and 2) Capital Equip, including Cardiac equip, including Cardiac Monitors, Stairchairs, Stretchers, scbas, and Autopulse for Eight (8) new Rescue Vehicles as apv in FY 19 Budget.  (BT 19-034) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/19

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS:  2nd

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

21.  2018-868

 

 

ORD Auth Interlocal Agreemt Continuing the First Coast Workforce Development Consortium (2018 Interlocal Agreemt) bet City & Counties of Baker, Clay, Nassau, Putnam & St Johns; Provide for 2-Yr Participation Limitation by the City in the 2018 Interlocal Agreemt. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Freeman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/19

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary          NCSPHS:  2nd

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

22.  2018-869

 

 

ORD Auth 8th Amend to Amended & Restated Lease with Gator Bowl Assn, Inc,; Oversight by Sports and Entertainmt Ofc. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/19

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

23.  2018-872

 

 

 

ORD Auth Execution of a Redev Agreemt btwn the City of Jax,("City"), Downtown Investment Authority ("DIA"), & Axis Hotels LLC ("Developer) to support renovation by Developer of the Ambassador Hotel Bldg located at 420 N. Julia St & Construction of Approx 200 Residential Units of Market Rate Housing in the Northbank Downtown Redevelopment Area (Project); Auth Downtown Historic Preservation and Revitalization Trust Fund Grant in the Amt of $1,500,000 to the Developer in Connection with the Renovations to the Ambassador Hotel Bldg., to be Approp by subsequent legislation;  Auth a REV Grant of $4,900,000; Waiving the Downtown Historic Preservation & Revitalization Trust Fund Guidelines Auth by 2002-395-E to Auth Grants in Excess of $1,000,000 for the Proj; Designating DIA as Contract Monitor for Redevelopmt Agreemt; Designate Proj Oversight by  Public Works & DIA. (Sawyer) (Introduced by DIA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/19

 

1. 12/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS:  2nd

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

 

 

***Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.***