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FINANCE

 

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

 

Monday, October 15, 2007

Tape No.________________________

2:00 p.m.

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana M. Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Art Shad, Chair-Excused

Legislative Aide: Jessica Morales

Kevin Hyde, Vice Chair

Council Auditor: Kirk Sherman

Richard Clark-Excused (Warren Jones filling in to meet quorum)

Council Auditor: Janice Billy

Art Graham

Attorney: Peggy Sidman or Steve Rohan

Jay Jabour-Excused

Administration: Sherry Hall or Lisa Rowe

Stephen Joost-Late arrival excusal

Administration: Adam Hollingsworth

E. Denise Lee

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

 

 

                        Meeting Convened 2:05 p.m. Meeting Adjourned 3:31 p.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:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, November 5, 2007.


 

 

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)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

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)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

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-Alvarez) (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)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet

 

 

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)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

6.  2007-105

ORD Amend Chapt 118 (Misc Approp), Ord Code, Secs 118.203 (Review by Council; Apvl of Budget), 118.204 (Release of Approp), 118.205 (Content of Audits by Independent CPA), 118.301 (Expenditure of Approp'd Funds) & 118.604 (Allocation by Cultural Council; Generally); Estab Public Svc Grant Criteria; Provide Funding of Certain Economic Dev Activities. (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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

DEFER

 

8.  2007-329

ORD Amend Chapt 350 (Elections & Elections Regulations), Ord Code; Rename Chapt as Elections, Elections Regulations and Campaigning; Move Campaign Ethics Provisions from Chapt 602 (Ethics Code) to Chapt 350; Amend Chapt 602 with Substantial Revisions, Increased Regulation of City Officers & Employees re Gifts, Moonlighting & Secondary Employmt & Post City Employmt; Amend Disclosure Provisions; Auth a City "Hotline"; Provide for Investigations Conducted by Ethics Comm. (Rohan) (Req of Ethics Comm)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/10/07

 

1. 3/27/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,A

 

    4/2/2007 A Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/2/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/2/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/10/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,A (Eliminated 7/1/07)

 

 

Bill Summary                                    R: defer

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

* Joint Finance and Rules Meeting on October 18, 2007.

9.  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)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.  2007-458

ORD Creating New Chapt 780 (Property Tax), Pt 6 (Tax Deferral Program for Recreational & Commercial Working Waterfront Properties), Ord Code; Making Findings. (Sidman) (C/M Self)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/8/07

 

1. 4/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,ECID, JWW

 

    4/30/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/1/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/8/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

*JWW has scheduled a workshop for October 22, 2007.*

11.  2007-864

ORD Approp $25,000 from Environmental Protection Bd Trust Fund for (1) City Officials to attend Navigator Training by Johnson Controls to learn Options to Ensure that City Bldgs become "Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design" (LEED) Certified by the U.S. Green Buildings Council; (2) for City Staff to become Members of the U.S. Green Buildings Council; & (3) Train key Staff & Bd Members to be "LEED" Certified; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Waive Sec 111.755(f), Ord Code. (BT 07-172) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/28/07

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    8/20/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/21/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/28/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary                                  Fact Sheet                        R: approve

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

 

 

12.  2007-924

RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Authority of its Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds (Bennett Creek Apts), Series 2007, of $33,000,000 for Acquisition, Constrn & Equipping of Multifamily Rental Housing Dev. (Chastain) (Req of Jax Housing Finance Auth)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code, by JHFA - 7/23/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/4/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/5/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

13.  2007-942

ORD Approp $1,710,278 ($700,000 from FDOT Advance/Reimbursemt Joint Participation Agreemt Fund & $1,010,278 from Tree Protection Trust Fund) for Reconstrn, Resurfacing & Landscaping of "State Rd 101 (Mayport Rd) from W 7th St to NAS Mayport Entrance" Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Auth Amend to said Agreemt with FDOT; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) for Proj. (Dist 11 & 13 - Holt & Graham) (BT 07-183) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07

 

1. 8/28/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    9/4/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/5/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/11/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                    

 

 

 

AMEND(f)/APPROVE 4-0

 

CHNG AMT FROM TREE TRUST TO $707,793.37,TOTAL APPROPIATION TO $1,407,793,37,

AND AMEND CIP + BT TO REFLECT CHG.

 

 

 

 

 

14.  2007-974

ORD Approp $288,000 from Tree Protection & Related Expenditures Trust Fund to the Sandalwood Canal Flood Control Proj for Tree & Grass Planting & Irrigation Systems for 54 Proptys Impacted by Constrn of the Canal. (BT 07-189) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/07

 

1. 9/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    9/17/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/18/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/25/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                        

 

 

AMEND(f)/APPROVE  4-0

 

STRIKE REF TO IRRIGATION SYSTEM + GRASS PLANTING

ATTACH REVISED LEG. FACT SHEET

 

 

 

15.  2007-979

ORD Amend Sec 112.401 (Employee Salaries, Pension Benefits & Debts Owed to City), Ord Code, to Clarify Language. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/07

 

1. 9/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/17/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/25/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                        

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

16.  2007-989

ORD Apv Collective Bargaining Agreemt bet JEA & JEA Professional Employees Assn for 10/1/06 - 9/30/09. (Rohan) (Req of JEA)

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

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                               

 

 

APPROVE  4-0

 

 

 

 

17.  2007-996

ORD Apv Purchase of Parcel from Waterleaf, LLC for $300,000 for a Pond Site for Kernan Blvd (Atlantic Blvd to McCormick Rd) R/W BJP Proj. (Dist 2-Bishop) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/2/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                       

 

 

APPROVE4-0

 

 

18.  2007-998

ORD Auth Contract with Fla Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Svcs for Mosquito Control 2007-2008. (McArthur) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/2/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                       

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

 

 

19.  2007-999

ORD Auth Execution of 21 Offshore Artificial Reef Permits with Army Corps of Engineers; Auth Oversight by Parks & Rec. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD, JWW

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/2/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                       

 

 

DEFER

 

20.  2007-1000

ORD Approp $350,000 in Fla Historic Preservation Grant Funds in Addnl Funding for Brewster Hospital; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Auth Execution of Grant Award Agreemt with Fla Div of Historical Resources; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to auth Addnl Funding of Proj; Directing Recording of Restrictive Covenants. (Dist 9-W. Jones) (BT 07-195) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/2/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                        

 

AMEND(f)/APPROVE 4-0

 

ATTACH REVISED CIP

 

 

21.  2007-1001

ORD Approp $205,000 from Water & Sewer Expansion Auth Loan Pool for Addnl Funding of "The Hartley Press Sewer Proj" at 4250 St Augustine Rd; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to auth Priority 1 Status for Proj. (Dist 5-Shad) (BT 07-185) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/2/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                       

 

AMEND(f)/APPROVE 4-0

 

REPLACE BT TO ADD TRANSFER ACCOUNTS

 

 

22.  2007-1002

RESO to Acquire Fee Simple Title, Perpetual Easemts & Temp Constrn Easemt Rights thru Eminent Domain to Complete Collins Rd (Shindler Dr to Old Middleburg Rd) Proj, BJP II. (Dists 11/14 - Holt & Corrigan) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/2/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                       

 

AMEND(f)/APPROVE 4-0

 

AMEND TO REMOVE AND REPLACE EXH. TO REMOVE PARCELS NO LONGER NEEDED

 

 

 

 

23.  2007-1003

RESO to Acquire Fee Simple Title, Perpetual Easemts & Temp Constrn Easemt Rights thru Eminent Domain to Improve Starratt Rd bet New Berlin & Duval Station Rds as Part of BJP II. (Dist 11-Holt) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/2/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                       

 

 

AMEND(f)/APPROVE 4-0

 

AMEND TO REMOVE AND REPLACE EXH. TO REMOVE PARCELS NO LONGER NEEDED

 

 

24.  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

 

 

Bill Summary                                R:  defer                     

 

DEFER

 

25.  2007-1035

ORD Auth Execution of Conservation Easemt with St Johns River Water Mgmt Dist over Certain Parcels in Castaway Island Preserve, a Designated Preservation Area pursuant to Preservation Proj Jacksonville; Provide Oversight by Parks & Rec. (Dist 3-Clark) (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/2/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                               

 

 

APPROVE 4-0

 

 

 

 

26.  2007-1040

ORD Approp $448,225 ($336,169 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security & $112,056 Local Match) for Equipmt for Port Security Anti-Terrorism Prevention Activities. (BT 08-015) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

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

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                       

 

 

WITHDRAW 4-0

 

 

 

27.  2007-1041

ORD Approp $523,570.18 of HOME Prog Income for the HOME Headstart to Home Ownership & the HOME American Dream Down Paymt Progs to assist Individuals & Families of Low-to-Moderate Income Purchasing Homes; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-016) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                       

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

28.  2007-1042

ORD Granting Extraordinary Rate Adjustmts for Fuel Surcharges for Advanced Disposal Services pursuant to Amend for Solid Waste Collection & Transp. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                       

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

29.  2007-1043

ORD Auth an Economic Dev Agreemt among City, JEDC & J.C. Renfroe & Sons, Inc for Expansion of Manufacturing Facility at 1926 Spearing St in the Enterprise & Empowermt Zone; Recommend Developer be Approved by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business Pursuant to Sec 288.106, F.S. & as a Participant in the Brownfield Redev Bonus Refund Prog Pursuant to Sec 288.107, with City Local Support of $54,400 under the QTI Tax Refund Prog with Brownfield Redev Bonus, & a State Match of $217,600 ($272,000 Total) for 32 Jobs; Designate JEDC as Contract Monitor. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of JEDC)

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

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                       

 

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

 

30.  2007-1044

ORD Auth Execution of 1st Renewal & Amend to Cooperative Agreemt on Behalf of JSO with the Duval County School Bd for the School Resource Officer Prog to Increase Maximum Indebtedness of DCSB for FY 2007-2008 School Yr to $3,605,000. (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

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

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                        

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

31.  2007-1045

ORD Auth License Agreemt with Youth Life Foundation of Tennessee, Inc for its use of the Community Ctr in Simonds Johnson Park for $1/Yr & Reimbursemt of $25,000 Spent by Licensee for Renovations for Providing Progs for Children & Families & Assisting the Recreation & Community Svcs Dept in Coordinating Park use. (Dist 8-Lee) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary                               

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

32.  2007-1081

RESO Declaring Need to Acquire thru Eminent Domain Land on W'ly R/W Line of Kernan Blvd across from Entrance to Glen Kernan Parkway N to Acquire a Pond Site for the Kernan Blvd R/W BJP Proj. (Dist 3-Clark) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                       

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

33.  2007-1089

ORD Auth a RR Reimbursemt Agreemt bet City, FDOT & CSX Transportation, Inc for Installation of Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Traffic Control Devices at Longbow Rd & Roosevelt Blvd. (Dist 14-Corrigan) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Bill Summary                                Fact Sheet                       

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34.  2007-1090

ORD Amend Chapt 602 (Ethics Code), Part 11 (Ethics Officers), Ord Code, to Redefine the Position; Provide for Appt & Termination, to Report Independently to Mayor & Council Pres, & Addnl Duties; Approp $39,000 from Ofc of Gen Counsel Salaries to Supplement Funding of Ethics Ofc; Provide for Terms of Existing Officers to Expire. (Rohan) (C/M Jabour)

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

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary                                R:     read 2nd and rerefer                   

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

35.  2007-1092

ORD for Carryover of Approp Funds from FY 2006-2007 to FY 2007-2008: (1) $25,000 Approp by Ord 2007-718-E for the Prosperity Scholarship Fund; (2) $1,164,596 Approp to Solid Waste Div to Process Wood & Yard Waste; (3) $25,000 Approp by Ord 2005-1497-E to Jax Community Council, Inc for the Blue Ribbon Comm on Cemeteries; & (4) $772,632.79 Approp for Capital Projs at Prime Osborn Convention Ctr; Req Emerg Apv. (McCain) (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

 

 

Bill Summary                              Fact Sheet                            R:  emergency/sub/approve                     

 

 

EMERGENCY®/SUB®/APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

 

36.  2007-1093

ORD Approp $3,109 from Project Capital Acct for North Riverside Community Ctr for Stump Removan & Addnl Fencing at Corner of Crystal St & Edison Ave; Waiving Portions of Chapt 118, Ord Code; Auth Public Works Dept to Oversee. (Dist 9-W. Jones) (Sidman) (C/M W. Jones)

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

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

Bill Summary                                R:    read 2nd and rerefer                   

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

37.  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

 

 

Bill Summary                                R: amend/ read 2nd and rerefer                                  

 

 

AMEND®/READ 2ND AND REREFER 5-0

 

 

 

 

 

38.  2007-1095

ORD Approp $2,115 Donated by Greene-Hazel & Associates to the Fire & Rescue Dept for Thermal Imaging Equipmt. (BT 07-191) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

Bill Summary                                     Fact Sheet                                      

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

39.  2007-1100

RESO re Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (100% of Value of Rehab) for 1/1/08 - 12/31/17 for Rehab of a Springfield Historic Dist Contributing Structure at 1330 N. Laura St owned by Patricia A Crutchfield. (Radlinski) (RCD)

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bill Summary                                                       

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

***Note: Other items may be added to the agenda at the discretion of the chair. ***