JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

DECEMBER 3, 2007

2:00 P.M.

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

1st floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance: Chairman Shad, Committee Members Lee, Graham, Clark, Jabour and Joost

Excused: Council Member Hyde

 

The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m.

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2005-1007

ORD Concerning Benefits Pertaining to Gen Employees Pension Plan, Chapt 120, Part II & Create New SubSec (J) in Sec 120.206 Providing that an Active Mbr who has completed 20 Yrs or more Credited Svc, regardless of age, may elect to retire & receive mbr's normal retiremt benefit, which shall be determined by multiplying 2% of Mbr's number of yrs & months of credited svc, up to a max of 80%, by mbrs' final monthly compensation provided Mbr's retiremt commences bet 1/1/06-6/30/06. (Dunham) (Jax Gen Employees Bd of Pension Trustees) (75 Letters of Support on File & 3 Ltrs of Opposition)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 9/13/05

 

1. 8/23/2005 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/6/2005 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/13/2005 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

    10/3/2005 F Sub/Rerefer 5-0

 

3. 10/11/2005 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; F

 

    6/19/2006 F Amend/Approve 3-2 (Failed)

 

    8/14/2006 F Amend/Approve 2-3 (Failed)

 

 

Defer

 

 

 

 

2.  2006-591

ORD Apv the Soutel/Moncrief Retail Redev Area in accordance with Chapt 163, Pt III, Community Redev Act of 1969, F.S., as Amended; Making Findings & Determinations; Estab a Redev Trust Fund Pursuant to Sec 163.387 of said act; Directing Tax Collector to estab 2005 Tax Assessmt as the Base for the Increment as Required by Sec 163.387, F.S. (Germany) (Req of Mayor & C/M Jones)

F Public Hearing - 7/17/06

ECID Public Hearing - 7/18/06

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166 & 163.358 F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/23/06, 7/24/06

 

1. 5/9/2006 CO  Introduced: F,ECID

 

    5/15/2006 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/16/2006 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/23/2006 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, ECID

 

    6/5/2006 F Amend/Approve 7-0

 

    6/6/2006 RCD Amend/Approve 5-0

 

3. 6/13/2006 CO POSTPONED 6/27/06

 

   6/27/2006 CO Rereferred; F,ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

Defer

 

 

3.  2006-883

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Property Management Support, Inc for Tax Collector Office Space at 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd (5,000 Sq Ft at Oakleaf Crossing Center). (Dist 11-Holt) (Howard) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/22/06

 

1. 8/8/2006 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

 

    8/14/2006 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/15/2006 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/22/2006 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEUS (TEU 7/1/07)

 

 

Defer

 

 

4.  2006-1364

ORD Amend Sec 120.206(h), Ord Code, to Change Commencemt Date of COLA from April to January. (Dunham) (Req of Bd of Pension Trustees, Gen Employees)

Public Hearing Pursuant to  Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/12/06

 

1. 11/28/2006 CO  Introduced: F

 

    12/4/2006 F Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 4-0

 

2. 12/12/2006 CO PH AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Defer

 

 

5.  2006-1394

ORD Amend Chapt 751 (Septic Tank Superfund), Ord Code, to Create an On-Site Sewage Treatmt Disposal Syst Regulatory Prog. (Teal) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/07

 

1. 12/12/2006 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS, ECID (1-9-07)

 

    1/2/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/3/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEUS (TEU 7/1/07), ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

Defer

 

 

6.  2007-105

ORD Renaming & Amend Chapt 118 (Misc Approp), Renaming Chapt to be "Public Service Appropriations" & Largely Amend Same to Create Public Srvcs Grant Council with Public Srvc Grant Aprvl Auth & Prov for City Council to Approve Lump Sum Approptn for Public Srvc Grants; Estab Public Srvc Grant Criteria; Amend Sec 118.301 (Expenditure of Appropriated Funds), Sec 118.604 (Allocation by Cultural Council; Generally) Ord Code. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/13/07

 

1. 1/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    2/5/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/13/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

    11/5/2007 F Sub/Rerefer 5-0

 

3. 11/13/2007 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; F

 

    11/19/2007 F Sub/Rerefer 5-0

 

   11/27/2007 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer;F

 

 

Defer

 

 

7.  2007-183

ORD Amend Sec 120.102 (General Employees & Corrections Officers Pension Plans), to Add New Member to Bd of Trustees for COJ Retiremt System; Redefine Selection Process for Citizens Trustees; Increase Number of Members for Corrections Officers' Plan Advisory Comm; Define Selection of Chairperson of Bd of Trustees. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/27/07

 

1. 2/13/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,A

 

    2/20/2007 A Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/20/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, A (Eliminated 7/1/07)

 

    3/19/2007 R Sub/Approve 6-0

 

 

Defer

 

 

8.  2007-401

ORD re BJP Courthouse Proj; Apv $52,500,000 in Multi-Year Funding from Spec Rev Bonds & Approp Legally Available Non-Ad Valorem Revenues Under City Covenant Prog for Constrn of Unified Courthouse; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to Auth Priority 1 Status for all Components of "Duval County Courthouse Facilities Project"; Estab Max Cost for Proj of $316,000,000; Estab Proj Description; Auth Mayor to Secure Consultants & Design & Constrn Professionals; Continuing Courthouse Architectural Review Committee estab in Ord 2004-1339-E; Repealing Portions; Declaring Monroe St Shall Remain Open. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/24/07

 

1. 4/10/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

 

    4/16/2007 F Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 7-0

 

    4/17/2007 TEU Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

2. 4/24/2007 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEUS (TEU 7/1/07)

 

 

Defer

 

 

9.  2007-1005

ORD Creating Chapt 113 (Gifts to City) Establishing Method & Means of City to Accept Donations of $500,000 or more, Other Monetary Donations, Gifts of Personal Propty & Gifts to the Executive & Legislative Branches of Govt of Tickets & Admissions to Events & Travel. (Rohan) (C/M Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/1/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F

 

 

Defer

 

 

10.  2007-1094

ORD Apv Pymt of $3,077,519 as Settlemt of Dispute with IKON Office Solutions, Inc re Library System over Pymt for Printing & Copying Svcs & Equipmt; Apv Purchase of Listed Equipmt; Auth Waiver of Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    10/15/2007 F Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0;    10/15/2007 R Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

    10/16/2007 RCD Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

2. 10/23/2007 CO PH AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

Defer

 

 

11.  2007-1119

ORD Auth Execution of a Utility Easemt to Manuel A Delasnueces to Obtain JEA Svc to his Propty on Randolph St. (Dist 9-W. Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/5/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/6/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 4-0

 

 

12.  2007-1133

ORD Auth a Landfill Gas Rights Agreemt and a Lease Agreemt with Trail Ridge Energy, LLC; Auth a 3 Party Agreemt bet City, Trail Ridge Energy, LLC & Trail Ridge Landfill, Inc; All for the Dev of a Cooperative Methane Gas Recovery Proj at the Trailridge Landfill. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/5/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/6/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

Defer                        

 

13.  2007-1136

ORD Amend Chapt 120 (Gen Employees & Corrections Officers Retiremt Plans), Ord Code to (1) Provide for Re-Employmt of Retired Employees under Certain conditions; (2) Adjust Contribution Rate for City Disability Prog; (3) Provide for Adjustmts to Purchases of Svc & Time Connections; (4) Estab a Separate City Disability Prog; Create a New Part V (Gen Employees Defined Contribution Plan) to (A) Estab a Defined Contribution Retiremt Plan; (B) Estab Admin, Contributions, Vesting, Protection from Claims of Creditors & Investmt Rules; (C) Provide for 1-Time Irrevocable Election for Current Gen Employees Retiremt Plan Members to Transfer to the Defined Contribution Plan under Certain conditions; (D) Provide a 1-Time Irrevocable Election for Defined Contribution Plan Members to Transfer to Gen employees Retiremt Plan; (E) Provide for Continued Tax Qualification of System; (F) Provide for Conflicts, Severability & Codification. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    11/5/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

    11/19/2007 F Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

3. 11/27/2007 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; F

 

 

Defer                  

 

 

14.  2007-1186

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Columbia Co Providing for Reimbursemt to Duval County Med Examiner for Svcs Rendered in FY 2007-2008 at $2,100 per case. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing  Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    11/19/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

Defer

 

 

15.  2007-1187

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Suwanee Co Providing for Reimbursemt to Duval Co Med Examiner for Svcs Rendered in FY 2007-2008 at $2,100 per case. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    11/19/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

Defer

 

 

16.  2007-1188

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Lafayette Co Providing for Reimbursemt to Duval Co Med Examiner for Svcs Rendered in FY 2007-2008 at $2,100 per case. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    11/19/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

Defer

 

 

17.  2007-1189

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Hamilton Co Providing for Reimbursemt to Duval Co Med Examiner for Svcs Rendered in FY 2007-2008 at $2,100 per case. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    11/19/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

Defer

 

 

18.  2007-1197

ORD Approp $2,000 of Wal-Mart Donated Funds to Jax Fire & Rescue Dept for Supplies for Fire Station #30. (BT 08-018) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    11/19/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 4-0

 

 

19.  2007-1198

ORD Approp $38,605 Awarded by Fireman's Fund Insurance Co to Jax Fire & Rescue Dept for Thermal Imaging Cameras & Equipmt for Fire Stations. (BT 08-019) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    11/19/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

20.  2007-1199

ORD Approp $12,972.97 Reimbursemt Grant from FDOT to be Matched by Previously Appropriated In-Kind Match from former Environmental Resource Mgmt Dept, Clean It Up, Green It Up Staff Salaries, to Keep America Beautiful Affiliates for Litter Prevention & Education Progs. (BT 08-023) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

21.  2007-1200

ORD re Continuation Grant, Approp $4,412,583 (U.S. Dept Health & Human Svcs Title III-3B Grant of $444,203 & Title III-C1 Grant of $639,185, Dept of Agriculture Grant of $167,444, City Match of $2,777,510, Rsv for Fed Progs - $299,241 & Program Income - $85,000), +10% Addnl Grant if Secured for the Jax Senior Svc Prog for Meals, Classes, Arts & Crafts, & Health Based Svcs; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Apv Positions in Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 08-026) (RC 08-070) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    11/19/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

22.  2007-1201

ORD Approp $5,000 from Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corp, d/b/a/ Visit Florida, for the Timucuan Trail State & Natl Parks Website & Rack Cards; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 08-027) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

23.  2007-1202

ORD Approp $114,200 from U.S. Dept of Transp to Acquire Laser & Radar Speed Measurement Devices for Traffic Enforcemt. (BT 08-029) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    11/19/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

 

 

24.  2007-1203

ORD Approp $686,022 from Metro Park Maint & Improvemt to Dredge the Metro Park Marina; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to add "Metro Park Dredge" Proj; Appt Public Works Dept to Oversee. (BT 08-031) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

25.  2007-1204

ORD Auth a Cross Easemt & Termination Agreemt with San Marco Train Station, LLC for Grants of Easemts over each others Propty near Hendricks Ave & Cedar St for Access, Signage, Utilities & Parking, and to Terminate Certain Existing Easemts. (Dist 5-Shad) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

26.  2007-1207

ORD Directing the Preservation & Relocation of Fire Station #5 at 347 Riverside Ave, Consistent with Contractual Obligations with Fidelity National Financial, Inc; Provide for Study & Recommendation for Relocation to be Completed by 3/31/08. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

Defer

 

Council Member Lee requested that the Auditor’s Office provide her with copies of all Fire Station #5/Fidelity National Financial-related legislation, past and present.                 

 

 

27.  2007-1208

ORD Apv Issuance of Tax-Exempt Obligations (Pine Castle, Inc Proj) by JEDC of $3,100,000 to Acquire, Construct & Install Social Svcs Facilities & Improvemts to be Owned & Operated by Pine Castle, Inc. (Lever) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by JEDC - 11/28/07

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0                                 

 

 

28.  2007-1218

ORD Auth a 2nd Amended & Restated Interlocal Agreemt with JPA & Apv Termination of Related Financial Agreemt dtd 11/5/96 bet City & JEA re a Joint Agcy Financing Prog for Benefit of JPA. (Rowland) (Req of JPA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0                                     

 

 

 

 

29.  2007-1219

ORD Apv Issuance of Rev Bonds &/or Commercial Paper Notes by JPA of $175,000,000 to Finance or Refinance Acquisition, Constrn & Installation of Marine Capital Projs; Repeal Reso 2006-1299-A. (Rowland) (Req of JPA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by JPA -

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0                                     

 

 

30.  2007-1220

ORD Approp $156,680 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund to "Argyle Forest Blvd Landscaping" from Blanding to Westport Rd; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to Auth the Proj; Designate Public Works Dept to Oversee Proj. (Sidman) (C/M Corrigan)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0                                   

 

 

31.  2007-1221

ORD Approp $27,980 from San Mateo Neighborhood Park 1999A ETR Bond to Tom Marshall Park at 1471 Elmar Rd; Designate Public Works Dept to Oversee. (Sidman) (C/M Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

Council Member Lee asked several questions about the responsibility of the Public Works Department vs. the Recreation and Community Affairs Dept. for oversight of this work.  Ms. Lee requested from the Council Auditor’s Office a list of all the park projects funded by this 1999A Preservation Bond, the current project status, and the amount of funds remaining in each project account.  She requested clarification of where residual project funds go (to the General Fund or to district-specific bond accounts?) and how residual funds are allocated for new uses when their original projects are completed.

 

 

32.  2007-1222

ORD Amend Ord 2004-889-E to Clarify Purpose of Approp for JaxCare Inc Health Flex Pilot Prog Initiative & to Extend Term of Operation to 12/31/09; Apv 2nd Amend to Agreemt with JaxCare for Provision of Svcs to add a new Executive Summary. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    11/19/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

Dr. Rhonda Poirier, President of JaxCare Inc., gave an overview of the JaxCare program to provide health insurance to the uninsured, and the plan for the 2-year extension to grow the pilot project into a full-scale, ongoing insurance program.  The current bill authorizes the expenditure of $400,000 in unspent program funds, but does not provide any new funding.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0                                    

 

 

33.  2007-1224

RESO Certifying List of Errors, Discounts & Insolvencies on Tax Roll for Year 2006 Non-Ad Valorem Assessmts; Certifying List of Errors, Double Assessmts, Discounts & Insolvencies on Tax Roll for Year 2006. (Rohan) (F)

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Defer

 

 

 

34.  2007-1226

RESO Declaring Need to Acquire Fee Simple Title, Perpetual Easemts for Drainage & Temp Constrn Easemt Rights thru Eminent Domain for the Girvin Rd Improvemt Proj (BJP), from Atlantic Blvd to Wonderwood X-Way). (Dists 2/3 - Bishop/Clark) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

35.  2007-1227

RESO Declaring Need to Acquire Fee Simple Title, Perpetual Easemts for Drainage & Temp Constrn Easemt Rights thru Eminent Domain for the Ft Caroline Rd R/W Proj (Caroline Vale Blvd to Merger of Ft Caroline & Merrill Rds), a BJP Proj. (Dist 1-Yarborough) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

36.  2007-1256

ORD Granting an Extraordinary Rate Adjustment for Fuel Surcharges of $82,398.66 to Southland Waste Systems, Inc., Pursuant to Amended Contract for Waste & Recycling Collection & Transp. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

37.  2007-1257

ORD Approp $500 from Spec Council Lapse Contingency to Restore Grant Funds to Fla Yards & Neighborhoods Prog. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

38.  2007-1258

ORD Approp $30,762 from Tree Protection Trust Fund for Tree Planting at Dellwood Ave from Margaret St to Acosta St; Provide Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 9-W. Jones) (Sidman) (C/M W. Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

39.  2007-1260

ORD Reapprop to State Housing Initiatives Partnership ("SHIP") Housing Rental Rehab/Trust Fund Authorized Expenditures ($1,380,900) in Unused or Unencumbered Funds, Prev Authorized by Ord 2007-211-E for Targeted Neighborhoods Acct to Reestab Funding for the New Life Village Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-034) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

40.  2007-1261

ORD Approp, at Req of FDEP, from Existing Gas Storage Tank Inspection Fund Balance of $60,915.46 into FY 2008 Operating Acct Administered by Environmental Quality Div of Environmental & Compliance Dept for Grant Period 7/1/07 - 6/30/08 for Prog Expenses & Misc Svcs. (BT 08-032) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

41.  2007-1262

ORD Approp $28,699 from JCC to Admin Svcs Div to Correct Oversight in COJ Reorg Budget Process; Apv Position (BT 08-025) (RC 08-082) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

42.  2007-1263

ORD Approp $298,000 in Residential Amts, left in Canceled NWJED Trust Fund Proj, to Consolidated JEDC Proj, Pay-as-you-go NWJED Trust Fund; Ord 2007-281-E; Prov Funds Carryover to FY 08-09 (BT 08-035). (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

43.  2007-1264

ORD Approp $475,000 from 2% Convention Dev Tax Funds in Prime Osborn Convention Ctr Fund Balance to Replace Aging Remote Phone System Linking Facilities Operated by SMG on Behalf of City at Prime Osborn Convention Ctr ($26,399.46), Jax Municipal Stadium ($323,006.69), Jax Baseball Stadium ($7,835.07), Memorial Arena ($76,143.36), Times Union Performing Arts Ctr ($23,401.60) & Cecil Equestrian Ctr ($18,213.82) (BT 08-040). (McCain) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

44.  2007-1265

ORD Apv & Auth a Renewal Agreemt of Amended & Restated Agreemt with SMG for Mgmt of Public Assembly Facilities to Extend Initial Term of Agreemt, which was 10-1-02 thru 9-30-08, to now exp 3-30-13; Prov JEDC Oversight. (McCain) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

45.  2007-1267

ORD Amend Chapt 122 (Public Property), Ord Code, re Disposition of Real Propty within Community Redev Area; Repeal Subpart C, Community Redev Real Propty Dispositions & Consisting of Sec 122.431 thru 122.436, Inclusive: Reenact New Subpart C, Community Redev Real Propty Dispositions, Consisting of Sec 122.431, Applicability, Sec 122.432, Appraisal of Propty, Sec 122.433, Authorization Sec 122.434, Disposition of Community Dev Propty. (Braga) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

46.  2007-1268

ORD Apv & Auth Sovereign Submerged Lands Lease Easemt with Fla Dept of Environmental Protection to Allow Expansion of Bay St over Hogan's Creek. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

47.  2007-1269

ORD Auth Closing & Execution of Contracts to Acquire 2 Parcels on Kernan Blvd bet Beach Blvd & JTB Blvd, in Accordance with Option to Purchase dtd 10-2-07 by Southside Baptist Church ("Seller") for $995,000, for Pond Site of 4.7± Acres, with Easemt for Ingress, Egress & Drainage, for Kernan Blvd R/W BJP Proj. (Dist-3 Clark) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

48.  2007-1270

ORD re use of JCC Parking Lot; Auth CEO of JCC to Execute Parking Permit Agreemts for Future Parking Needs. (McArthur) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

49.  2007-1272

RESO Declaring Need to Acquire Perpetual Easemts for Drainage & Temp Constrn Easemt Rights thru Eminent Domain for Broward Rd Proj; Auth Gen Counsel to Institute Approp Condemnation Proceedings. (Dist 8 - Lee) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

50.  2007-1273

RESO Requesting & Urging FDOT to Highly Prioritize & Fund Repaving of Beaver St from Stockton St to McDuff Ave; Direct that Copy of Reso be sent to FDOT's Jax & Lake City Offices. (Dist 9 - W. Jones) (Clements)

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

51.  2007-1280

ORD Auth Closing & Execution of Contracts for Purchase of Propty ($200,000) from William P Register, Pres of Heritage Ltd, 2.5 Acre Propty for use as Pond Site for Drainage as part of the San Pablo Rd R/W BJP Proj. (Dist 2-Bishop) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

52.  2007-1283

ORD Amend Sec 123.102 (Fees Established), Ord Code, to amend Existing & to Estab New Fees to be Charged by Duval County Health Dept. (Rohan) (PHS)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

53.  2007-1285

ORD Approp $633,578 to Post Pymt from JIA for a Crash Truck Purchased under Interlocal Agreemt bet City & JAA for Airport Rescue & Firefighting Svcs to pay Banking Fund Balance of $380,184.08 Owed on Purchase $253,393.92 to the 513 Cash Fund. (BT 08-041) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,TEU

 

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

54.  2007-1286

ORD Auth Execution of Fla Boating Improvemt Prog (FBIP) Agreemt with Fla Fish & Wildlife Conservation Comm for a Derelect Vessel Removal Proj; Approp $44,500 ($9,500 from FBIP & $35,000 City Match from Derelict Vessel Removal Acct; Realign Funds due to Reorg; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Provide Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept. (BT 08-036) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

55.  2007-1287

ORD Approp $17,730,373 in Anticipated Rev from JEA Franchise Fees Apv by Ord 2007-838-E, to the Public Works Dept for FY 2007-2008. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

56.  2007-1288

ORD Auth a Lease Agreemt with Sphinx Management, Inc for South Mulch Facility Site at 11771 Philips Hwy for 6 mos ($28,750/Mo) to begin 1/1/08 & an Option to Extend up to 6 more months, for Restoration of the Site. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

57.  2007-1289

ORD Apv Position Change in the Environmental & Compliance Dept. (RC 08-118) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

RECOMMEND SECOND READING AND RE-REFERRAL

 

 

58.  2007-1292

RESO re Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (100% of Value of Rehab) for 1/1/08 - 12/31/17 for Rehab of a Riverside/Avondale Historic Dist Contributing Structure at 757 King St owned by Philip Lancelot. (Radlinski) (RCD)

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

Joel McEachin, Chief of Historic Preservation, addressed the need for emergency passage of this and the 3 subsequent historic preservation ad valorem tax exemption bills in order to qualify the homeowners for the tax exemption in 2008 rather than 2009.  The committee discussed the need to develop a mechanism to prevent the continuing need to handle these bills as emergencies every December, perhaps via an earlier year-end filing deadline.

 

Emergency declared to have Council approval before the end of the calendar year.

AMEND to add emergency approval language

RECOMMEND APPROVAL, AS AMENDED, AS AN EMERGENCY 6-0

 

 

59.  2007-1293

RESO re Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (100% of Value of Rehab) for 1/1/08 - 12/31/17 for Rehab of a Riverside/Avondale Historic Dist Contributing Structure at 1836 Ingleside Ave owned by Stephen A Reinel. (Radlinski) (RCD)

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

Emergency declared to have Council approval before the end of the calendar year.

AMEND to add emergency approval language

RECOMMEND APPROVAL, AS AMENDED, AS AN EMERGENCY 6-0

 

 

60.  2007-1294

RESO re Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (100% of Value of Rehab) for 1/1/08 - 12/31/17 for Rehab of a Riverside/Avondale Historic Dist Contributing Structure at 2055 Herschel St owned by Daniel R Coffman, Jr. (Radlinski) (RCD)

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

Emergency declared to have Council approval before the end of the calendar year.

AMEND to add emergency approval language

RECOMMEND APPROVAL, AS AMENDED, AS AN EMERGENCY 6-0

 

 

61.  2007-1295

RESO re Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (100% of Value of Rehab) for 1/1/08 - 12/31/17 for Rehab of a Riverside/Avondale Historic Dist Contributing Structure at 2030 Herschel St owned by First Coast Property Solutions, Inc. (Radlinski) (RCD)

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

Emergency declared to have Council approval before the end of the calendar year.

AMEND to add emergency approval language

RECOMMEND APPROVAL, AS AMENDED, AS AN EMERGENCY 6-0

 

 

 

 

Chairman Shad noted that prior to the meeting, interested citizen Martha Shirko suggested that the Finance Committee schedule a public comment session at a future meeting to allow the public to comment on the proposed new courthouse plan.  Mr. Shad felt that suggestion had merit and indicated he planned to give the public an opportunity to comment at a future meeting.

 

Mr. Shad reminded the committee and audience that the committee’s next meeting will be on WEDNESDAY, January 2nd due to the New Year’s holiday on Tuesday, January 1st.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, City Council Research

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