JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

AUGUST 20, 2007

2:00 P.M.

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

1st floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance: Art Shad (Chair), Kevin Hyde, Richard Clark, Art Graham, Jay Jabour, Stephen Joost and Denise Lee; plus Council Members Warren Jones and Mia Jones.

 

The meeting was called to order at 2:03 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-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)

 

 

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 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

 

 

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.  2007-291

ORD Amend Chapt 92 (Uniform Community Dev Dists), Ord Code, Sec 92.02 (Definitions), to Exercise Eminent Domain Power Outside of the Dist, Pursuant to Sec 190.011(11), F.S. (Reingold) (C/M Graham)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/27/07

 

1. 3/13/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,A,ECID

 

    3/19/2007 A Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/19/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/20/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, A (Eliminated 7/1/07), ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

R: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

9.  2007-314

ORD Apv a License Agreemt with Florida East Coast Railway, LLC for Installation, Constrn, Maint & Replacemt of Facilities at Greenland Rd RR Crossing W of Philips Hwy; $864,426 Already Budgeted (BJP - Greenland Rd Proj) & a $6,000 Annual Licensing Fee to be Budgeted Annually. (Dist 5-Shad) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 3/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

 

    4/2/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/3/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

DEFER

 

 

10.  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)

 

 

R: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

Joint Rules and Finance  meeting scheduled October 18, 2007

 

 

11.  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

 

 

 

 

12.  2007-419

ORD Amend Pt 5 (Prohibition), Chapt 151 (Dancing Entertainment Establishment Code), Ord Code; to Allocate a Portion of Each Fine to Sheriff's Investigative Fund. (Reingold) (C/M Jenkins)

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

 

1. 4/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F, TEUS

 

    4/30/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/1/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Amendment: C/M Shad proposes an amendment to increase the fine allocation to the JSO from $20 to $100.  Amendment fails 1-5 (Shad in favor).

 

Philip Peterson of the Auditor’s Office reported that the law provides for maximum fines of up to $500, but that fines are levied in only about 1/3 of cases and generally not in the maximum amount.  $65 of each fine levied is for court costs, and the Police and Fire Pension fund receives 30% of the remainder.

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

13.  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)

 

 

DEFER

 

 

14.  2007-593

ORD Auth an Agreemt with ChevronTexeco for the Provision of an Energy & Water Conservation Prog which follows Prev Assessmts. (Rohan) (C/M Ray, Hyde)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/22/07

 

1. 5/8/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS, Added to R, A per Council Auditor 6/14/07)

 

    5/14/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/15/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/22/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEUS (TEU 7/1/07),R,A (Eliminated 7/1/07)

 

 

DEFER

 

 

15.  2007-719

RESO of City's Support for Appl by Grace & Truth Community Development Corp to Participate in the FL Community Contribution Tax Credit Prog to Revitalize & Strengthen the North Brookside/Norwood Area by Providing Low to Moderate Income Families with Home Ownership Assistance. (Sidman) (Yates)

 

1. 6/12/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,ECID

 

    6/18/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/18/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/19/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/26/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

Bill Summary                                          R: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

16.  2007-744

ORD Amend Redev Agreemt (Ord 2005-1372-E) with Pearl Plaza Partners, LLC, to Correct Errors & Realign Provisions of Agreemt with Revised NW Jax Economic Dev Fund Proj Criteria set by Ord 2007-281-E. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/24/07

 

1. 6/26/2007 CO  Introduced: F,ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

    7/16/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/17/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/24/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

 

WITHDRAW 6-0

 

 

17.  2007-752

ORD Amend Ord 2006-790-E (2nd Gas Tax Rd Prog) to Approp $2,000,000 from Countywide Access Way Constrn to Periodic Maint within the Streets & Drainage Div, County Rd Prog; Auth Public Works to Oversee. (BT 07-162) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/24/07

 

1. 6/26/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

 

    7/16/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/17/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/24/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Amend/Approve 7-0

 

    8/7/2007 TEU Amend/Approve 5-1 (CM Johnson)

 

3. 8/14/2007 CO AMEND/Rerefer; F,TEU

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

18.  2007-767

ORD Auth Assignmt of Option Agreemt for Sale & Purchase with Preservation North Florida, Inc for a 50% Tenancy in Common Interest in land Owned by North Florida Land Trust, Inc, for RE# 159934-0050, Purchase Price of $370,000; Approp $395,000 from var Parks & Rec Accts for Purchase & Closing Costs; Providing for Reversion of Unused Funds; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to auth "Preservation Proj - Spencer Tract"; Making Acquisition Contingent upon Rcving Appraisal, Environmental Site Assessmt, Survey & Title Report. (Dist 11-Alvarez) (Chastain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/24/07

 

1. 6/26/2007 CO  Introduced: F,ECID

 

    7/16/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/17/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/24/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

AMEND to

1.       REPLACE AGREEMENT FOR 63% TENANCY IN COMMON INTEREST

2.       REPLACE BT TO CORRECT ACCOUNT #, ACREAGE,AND AN EXECUTED COPY

3.       DELETE © PAGE 2, LINE 31

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 6-0

 

19.  2007-785

ORD Auth Grant of Easemt with JEA to Convey from Parks & Rec a 10' Wide Easemt Over Part of RE# 165284-0000, Running W. from Hodges Blvd for 1300 yds along Northerly Boundary of Current JEA Easemt in Patton Park, to Increase Width of Current JEA Easemt. (Dist 3-Clark) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU,RCD

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU,RCD

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

20.  2007-786

ORD Approp $50,350 ($23,200 from 2 Grants from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security thru Div of Emerg Mgmt of Fla DCA, for 7/1/07 -  9/30/08 & $27,150 from Rsv for Fed Progs) for Position of Prog Coordinator to Manage Citizen Corps Progs & Community Emerg Response Team Prog; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Apv Position. (BT 08-004 & BT 08-005) (RC 08-004). (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

21.  2007-787

ORD Auth Agreemt with FCCJ for Continuing Operation & Joint use of Jax Fire Training Academy until 5-yr Agreemt can be Negotiated; Invoking Exemption of Sec 126.107(f) (Exemptions), Ord Code. (McCain) (Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

APPROVE  7-0

 

 

22.  2007-788

ORD Auth Execution of Documents to Accept Conveyance of N'ly  25' of (RE# 158796-0100) Parcel on Oak Bluff Ln Adjacent to 2 Parcels Accepted in Ord 2005-1178-E, from FDOT (Grantor), to COJ (Grantee), for Future Improvemts to Oak Bluff Ln. (Dist 6 - Webb) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

23.  2007-789

ORD Apv & Auth Participation Agreemt with Asutosh Group, LLC for Permitting & Constrn of Storm Water Treatment Facilities on Parcels 102 & 103 in Fouraker/Cahoon Rd Proj. (Dist 12 - Davis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

24.  2007-796

ORD Apv Issuance & Sale by JEA of Water Sewer System Rev Bonds or Water & Sewer System Subordinated Indebtedness, or Combination thereof, of $250,000,000, for Acquisition of Additions, Extensions & Improvemts to Water & Sewer System of JEA; Entering into Covenants with JEA & Holders of Debt; Providing that Debt Instrumts Apvd are Limited Obligations of JEA; Approp Funds from Sale of Debt. (Tannen) (JEA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

DEFER

 

 

25.  2007-797

ORD Apv Issuance & Sale by JEA of Electric System Rev Bonds or Electric System Subordinated Rev Bonds, or Combination thereof in Amt of $1,000,000,000 to Finance Acquisition & Constrn of Additions, Extensions & Improvemts to Electric System, Purposes Incidental & Related to Electric System; Entering into Certain Covenants with JEA & Holders of Debt; Providing that Debt Instrumts Apvd are Limited Obligations of JEA; Approp Funds from Sale of Debt. (Tannen) (JEA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F, TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

26.  2007-800

ORD Apv Purchase of Parcel on Ramona Blvd bet Cahoon & Cowart Rds from Leon C & Deborah C Martin for $150,000 for a Stormwater Drainage Pond for the Crystal Springs Rd - Chaffee to Cahoon Proj. (Dist 8-Lee) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

 

AMEND to Correct council district from 8 to12

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 6-0

 

27.  2007-801

ORD Apv Settlemt Agreemt & Mutual Release with IBM Corp which will Provide City a Credit of $120,000 to be used for Procuring IBM Series X Intel Based Servers to Replace IBM HS20 Blades. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F, R,TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,R,TEU

 

 

 R: approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

28.  2007-812

ORD Levying Annual Taxes on Real & Personal Propty Located in Gen Svc Dist & Urban Svcs Dists of City for Calendar Yr 2007; Stating % Decreases Under Rolled-Back Rate. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065(2)(b&c), F.S. - 9/11/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

DEFER

 

 

29.  2007-813

ORD Estab Consolidated Govt Budget for 2007-2008; Approp Funds & Adopting Budgets for 2007-2008 FY for COJ; Estab Capital Outlays; Estab Carryovers; Providing Budget Contingencies; Providing Fed Public Svc Grants; Providing Fed Grant Progs; Estab Employee CAP; Providing Position Reallocations & Temporary Hrs; Providing Projectns of Gen Fund Revenues; Providing City Banking Fund Cap; Providing Participatn in Home Investmt Partnership Prog; Providing for Participatn in Community Dev Block Grant Prog; Providing Septic Tank Failure Schedule Pursuant to Chapt 751, Ord Code; Approp Funds & Adopting Budgets for 2007-2008 FY for JEA, WSEA, JAA, JPA, JTA, Police & Fire Pension Fund & DVI Dist; Estab Budget Restrictns; Providing for Auto Allowance Restrictns & Pension Contributns; Providing for JCC Comprehensive Budget Transfer Powers; Waiving Sec 51.102, Ord Code, to Fund JCC; Waiving Provision in Sec 106.219, Ord Code, Requiring Unit Cost & Svc Quality Measures; Incorporating Schedules; Providing for Severability. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065 (2) (b&c), F.S. - 9/11/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

DEFER

 

 

30.  2007-814

ORD Adopt 5-Yr (2007-2012) Capital Improvemt Budget & CIP, as Required by Pt 6, Chapt 122, Ord Code; Directing Revision of Capital Improvemts Element of 2010 Comp Plan as Required by Sec 163.3177, F.S.

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

31.  2007-815

ORD Adopt 5-Yr Prog for use of 2nd Gas Tax Funds for Roads for FY 2007-2008 as Provided in Chapt 748, Ord Code. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

DEFER

 

 

32.  2007-816

ORD Supplementing Ord 2006-888-E auth Issuance of its Spec Rev Bonds of $141,127,632 to (1) Finance a Settlemt Pymt in Case of Nora Williams et al v. City of Jax, et al, (2) Refund Debt Outstanding under City's Commercial Paper Prog auth by Ord 2004-884-E & (3) Finance Acquisition & Constrn of certain Capital Equipmt & Improvemts; Estab Term of Bonds; Auth Sale of Bonds on a Negotiated Basis & Waive Sec 104.211, Ord Code, re Negotiated Sale; Repealing Ord 2005-1085-E. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F

 

 

R:   defer

 

DEFER

 

 

33.  2007-817

ORD Increasing Principal Amt of Spec Rev Bonds auth to be Issued  to $223,206,029 & Supplementing the Proj List to Revise the Items of Capital Equipmt & Improvemts auth to be Financed. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

34.  2007-818

ORD Apv the Issuance of a Portion of the Proceeds from $13,000,000 City of Tampa, FL Variable Rate Rev & Rev Refunding Bonds (Volunteers of America Proj); Apv an Interlocal Agreemt. (Rohan) (C/M Shad)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    8/6/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

 

AMEND to attach copy of affidavit of publication of notice of public hearing

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

35.  2007-819

ORD Approp $30,605 ($21,849 from Dist 14 Discretionary Funds & $8,756 from Riverside Avondale Preservation) for Design, Constrn & Installation of Playground Equipmt at Belvedere Park; Provide for Reverter of Funds; Appt Parks & Rec to Oversee Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (Dist 14 - Corrigan) (Sidman) (C/M Corrigan)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

36.  2007-820

ORD Declaring Surplus a 1970 65' Eugene Johnson Boat; Auth Sale in Accordance with Pt 8, Chapt 122, Ord Code. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    8/6/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

Chief Larry Peterson of the Fire and Rescue Department requested the committee to consider an amendment to allow it to keep the proceeds of the surplus boat sale for purchase of equipment to upgrade the capacity of JFRD’s marine unit, specifically small boats to use in shallow water rescues and responses.

 

AMEND to put the proceeds of the surplus boat sale “below the line” and require future appropriation ordinance for new equipment purchase.

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

37.  2007-825

ORD Approp $283,084 from Class III Mitigation - Retained Earnings ($249,063 from Jones Rd & $34,021 from Old Kings Rd) for "Scott Park Concession Stand" Proj at 2745 Hamilton Circle; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to auth Proj; Request Parks & Rec to Oversee Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Provide Reverter Language. (Dist 10 - M. Jones) (Sidman) (C/M M. Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

The committee and Council Member Mia Jones engaged in considerable dialogue about the

intended uses of the landfill mitigation funds and the relative merits of the several parks that are eligible to be funded from the mitigation funds.

 

Motion to DEFER failed 3-4

 

AMENDMENT to attach revised CIP and correct grammar in Section approved 5-1 (Lee opposed)

 

Motion to CALL THE QUESTION approved 7-0

 

Motion to APPROVE AS AMENDED failed 0-7

 

 

38.  2007-828

ORD re Redev Agreemt, dtd 3/9/05, as Amended among City, JEDC & Nu Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc (Developer); Providing 120 Day Stay of City & JEDC Efforts to Revert Genovar's Hall Propty to the City. (Dist 9 - W. Jones) (Rohan) (C/M W. Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

39.  2007-829

ORD Auth an Interlocal Agreemt with the Tolomato Community Dev Dist & the Split Pine Dev Dist Providing Financial Assurance for Constrn of Improvemts. (Reingold) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

AMEND to attach revised agreement which corrects for a Public Works oversight, a lump sum contract and Office of General Counsel notification, and attaching a revised attorney opinion letter.

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

40.  2007-830

ORD Auth a Purchase & Sale & Redev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & a Group of Georgia LLC's: MDP Brooklyn Park, LLC; MDP Block A, LLC; MDP Block B, LLC; MDP Block C; LLC, MDP Block D, LLC; MDP Block E, LLC & MDP Block F, LLC (Collectively "Developer") for Sale of 3 Vacant Lots in Brooklyn Area to Developer for Workforce Housing & other Improvemts; Auth a "REV Grant" of $3,000,000; Auth a Infrastructure Costs Disbursemt Agreemt bet City, JEDC & MDP Brooklyn Park, LLC for R/W Improvemts; Waive Provisions of Chapt 126, Procuremt Code, re Competitive Bidding for City Infrastructure Constrn to allow Developer to make those Improvemts in Conjunction with the Proj; Approp $394,641 for Infrastructure Improvemts; Designate JEDC as Monitor of the Redev Agreemt & Public Works as Monitor of the Disbursemt Agreemt. (Germany) (Req of JEDC) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,RCD

 

 

R:    defer

 

DEFER

 

 

41.  2007-831

ORD Auth a Purchase & Sale & Redev Agreemt bet City, JEDC, Hallmark Partners, Inc, HP/CSD Partners, LLC & 200 Riverside Avenue, LLP (Collectively, "Developer"); for City's Purchase of Certain Land in Brooklyn Area for $450,000, for Developmt of a Regional Stormwater Facility; Auth an Infrastructure Costs Disbursemt Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Developer for the Constrn Proj; Waive Provisions of Chapt 126, Procuremt Code, re Competitive Bidding for City Infrastructure Constrn to allow Developer to make those Improvemts in Conjunction with the Proj; Auth a Public Open Space Maintenance Agreemt with Developer HP/CSD Partners, LLC with a 1-Time Pymt of $750,000 by the City; Approp $825,000 for Land & Portion of Maint Agreemt; Designate JEDC as Monitor for Redev Agreemt & Public Works as Monitor for Disbursemt Agreemt; Closing & Abandoning: 33' Price Street R/W bet Park & Magnolia Sts; 33' May St R/W bet Dora & Forest Sts; & a 33' Dora St R/W near Riverside Ave. (Dist 9 - W. Jones) (Germany) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD,TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,RCD,TEU

 

 

R:    defer

 

DEFER

 

42.  2007-832

ORD Auth a Consent Decree to Remediate the Brown's Dump & Jax Ash Sites Administered by U.S. Environmental Protection Agcy under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act; Waive Applicability of Chapt 126, Ord Code re Bidding due to Deadlines Imposed. (Radlinski) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F, R

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,R

 

 

R:    amend/rerefer

 

AMEND to delete waiver of the Purchasing Code provisions

 

REREFER AS AMENDED 7-0

 

43.  2007-836

ORD Repealing Chapt 754 (Stormwater Code), Ord Code; Recreating new Chapt 754 (Stormwater Management Utility Code) as a new Stormwater Mgmt Utility Chapt Pursuant to Sec 403.0893, F.S.; Part 1 Includes Declarations; Scope & Intent; Definitions; Estab of Stormwater Mgmt Utility; Director; Authority of Stormwater Mgmt Svc Charges; Provide Basis for Rate & Collection; Estab Stormwater Mgmt Utility Trust Fund; Appeals; Delinquent Charges & Alternative Methods of Collection; Part 2, Violations & Prohibited Activities. (Laquidara) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

DEFER

 

44.  2007-837

ORD Amend & Retitle Part 5 (Garbage Svc Charge other than Residential Premises) to Part 5 (Solid Waste Service Fee), in Chapt 382 (Waste Collection & Disposal Svc by Contractors & City), Ord Code, to Estab a Solid Waste Service Fee of $5/Mo with Annual Increases up to $12/Mo for Collecting, Processing, Disposing, Recycling & Composting of Residential Solid Waste, Including Yard Waste & Recycling; Auth to Discontinue Svc for Non-Pymt. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU, PHS (Added as per C/P 8/14/07)

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU,PHS

 

 

DEFER

 

45.  2007-838

ORD Amend Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, Sec 21.07 (Fiscal & Budgetary Functions), Subsec © to Modify Purposes for Fees Authorized & to add new Sec 21.07(l) re Pymt of Franchise Fees Setting Minimum & Max Fee to City from Designated Revenues of JEA Electric, Water & Sewer Utility Systems, not including USD's 2-5, Commencing 4/1/08; Auth Pass-Thru of Fees; Auth Mayor to Initiate & Council to Amend by 2/3 Supermajority, Amt of Franchise Fees up to Max of 6%. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/7/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

46.  2007-839

ORD Pursuant to Chapt 21 (Executive Branch Generally), Part 2 (Executive Reorganization), Ord Code; Repeal Chapt 22 (Agriculture Dept) & Chapt 23 (Community Svcs Dept); Create new Chapt 23 (Central Operations Dept) Including Dir, Dep Dir, Admin Svcs, Fleet, Human Resources, Procuremt & Public Info Div; Amend & Rename Chapt 24 (Admin & Finance Dept) to the Finance Dept Including Dir, Dep Dir, Treasury, Accounting/Comptroller, Risk Mgmt & Budget Divs; Repeal Chapt 26 (Procuremt & Supply Dept); Repeal Chapt 28 (Parks, Rec, Entertainmt & Conservation Dept); Create new Chapt 28 (Rec & Community Svcs) Including Dir, Dep Dir, Behavioral & Human Svcs, Rec & Community Programming, & Waterfront Mgmt & Programming Divs; Amend Chapt 30 (Planning & Dev Dept) to Amend Part 3 (Current Planning Div), to Repeal Parts 4 (Transp Planning Div), 5 (Strategic Planning Div) & 6 (Reserved) to Create new Parts 4 (Community Planning Div, 5 (Dev Svcs Div) & 6 (Bldg Inspection Div); Amend Chapt 32 (Public Works Dept) Including Dir, 2 Dep Dirs, Engineering & Constrn Mgmt, Right of Way & Grounds Maint, Real Estate, Public Bldgs, & Solid Waste Divs; Repeal Chapt 33 (Human Resources Dept); Amend & Rename Chapt 35 (Environmental & Resource Mgmt Dept) to the Environmental Compliance Dept, Including Dir, Dep Dir, Environmental Quality, Mosquito Control, Animal Care & Control, Municipal Code Compliance, & Parking Facilities & Enforcemt Divs; Amend Chapt 55 (Housing & Neighborhoods Dept) to Remove the Property Safety & Neighborhood Svcs; Amend Sec 17.06 (Applicability of Civil Svc Syst to Employees of Consolidated Govt) of Article 17 (Civil Svc) of City Charter to Correct Civil Svc Exemptions Based on Reorg; Provide that Constitutional Officers or Independent Agcys & JEDC will not be Diminished or Enhanced by this Ord. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,R

 

    8/6/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,R

 

 

R:   defer

 

Jack Gillrup representing the Mayor’s Disability Council spoke in opposition to the elimination of the Disabled Services Division on the grounds that it did not produce any cost savings.

 

DEFER

 

 

47.  2007-840

RESO Auth Dir of Admin & Finance to Delete Propty from City's Tangible Personal Propty Records. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

48.  2007-841

RESO of City Support for Fla House of Rep Bill 27 & Identical Senate Bill to be Considered by Fla Legislature in its next session, to Amend Chapts 175 (Fire Fighters Pensions) & 185 (Municipal Police Pensions). (Keane) (Req of Police & Fire Pension Fund Bd of Trustees)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

 

R: read 2nd and rerefer

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

49.  2007-862

ORD Approp $291,094.56 from Rec Lands & Parks Acquisitions & Maint Trust Fund toward Constrn of Goodbys Creek Boat Ramp ($91,094.56) & Continue Constrn of S-Line Urban Greenway; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to auth Priority for said Projs; Provide Oversight by Parks & Rec. (Dist 5-Shad, Dist 7-Gaffney, Dist 8-Lee & Dist 9-W. Jones) (BT 07-166) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

50.  2007-863

ORD Approp $409,000 Continuation Grant from Dept of Health & Human Svcs + 10% if addnl Grant Funds are Secured, for HIV-Related Health & Support Svcs to African-Americans with HIV/AIDS Living in the Jax Targeted Grant Area; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Provide Oversight by Community Svcs Dept. (BT 07-171) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: PHS,F,RCD

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

51.  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

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

52.  2007-865

ORD Approp $31,865 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security (no "match" required) for Equipmt, Supplies & Training for Anti-Terrorism Operations Specialty Teams; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (BT 07-173) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

53.  2007-866

ORD Approp $9,600 Rcvd from JEA for addnl Landscaping in "Jessie Ball DuPont Park (Treaty Oak) Renovation" Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to Auth Proj; Provide Oversight by Parks & Rec. (BT 07-174) (Dist 4-Redman) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

54.  2007-867

ORD Approp addnl $30,000 Continuation Grant Funds + 10% if addnl Grant Funds are Secured from Fla Dept of Health & Human Svcs to JCC Spec Rev Grant Fund - Refugee Child Care Prog for 10/1/06-9/30/07; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (BT 07-175) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

55.  2007-868

ORD Approp $375,000 from FDOT to Reimburse JSO for Overtime Utilized During Repair of the Mathews Bridge. (BT 07-176) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

56.  2007-869

ORD Approp $3,044,546.08 from Dept of Admin & Finance's Insured Progs Acct to Return Excess Loss Provision Contributions to JEA ($2,608,553.32), JPA ($181,246.95) & JAA ($254,745.81). (BT 07-177) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

57.  2007-870

ORD Approp $200,000 from Fla DCA, Residential Constrn Mitigation Prog, to Housing Div of Jax Housing & Neighborhoods Dept for Loans to Retrofit a Minimum of 12 Homes of Low/Moderate-Income Residents to Lessen Potential Damages from High-Wind Storms; Auth Funds Carryover to Future FY's. (BT 08-06) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

58.  2007-871

ORD Approp $177,061 from U.S. Dept of Justice (no "match" required) for Prog to Analyze Data from all 4 Duval Co Police Depts to improve Analytic Products & Interagency Data Sharing Capabilities; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Apv New Positions. (BT 08-009) (RC 08-011) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

59.  2007-872

ORD Re BJP Proj Making Findings & Determining Just Cause & Necessity for Revised Design for Atlantic & Kernan Interchange to be an At-Grade Median U-Turn Design at Significant Savings; Provide for Submission of Legislation to Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to Reflect the Cost Savings. (Dist 2-Bishop) (Laquidara) (C/M Bishop)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU, RCD(Added per C/P 8/14/07)

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

60.  2007-879

ORD Auth an Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Everbank, FSB (Developer) for Expansion of its Headquarters; Recommend Approval by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as a Qualified Target Industry Business Pursuant to Sec 288.106, F.S.; City's Local Financial Support of $72,000 under the QTI Tax Refund Prog & State Match of $288,000, a QTI Total of $360,000 for 120 Jobs. (McCain) (Req of JEDC)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

61.  2007-880

ORD Apv Final Costs of Improvements for the Dredging along Isle of Palms Proj, Auth by Ord 2002-912-E; Adopt Non-Ad Valorem Assessmt Roll Pursuant to Uniform Method for Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Spec Assessmts as Auth by Sec 197.3632, F.S.; Directing Council Secretary to Certify Assessmt Roll to Tax Collector; Directing Final Assessmts be Recorded in the Improvemt Lien Book; Provide for Pymt of Final Assessmts & Liens. (Dist 3-Clark) (Reingold) (C/M Clark)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166 & Sec 197.3632, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/07

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

62.  2007-882

RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth (JHFA) of its Single Family Mortgage Rev Bonds of $29,500,000 to Purchase Mortgage Loans Originated by Local Lending Institutions to Purchase or Rehab New or Existing Owner-Occupied Single Family Residences or Purchasing Securities Evidencing Interests in or Backed by a Pool of such Loans or to Refund Outstanding JHFA Bonds Prev Issued for such Purpose; Require Council Approval Prior to Sale of Bonds. (Chastain) (Req of JHFA)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

63.  2007-883

ORD Apv Sale by Jax Housing Finance Auth of $21,920,000 of its Homeowner Mortgage Rev Bonds, Series 2007A, for Structuring a Single Family Mortgage Loan Prog (Including DCHFA Single-Family Mortgage Rev Bonds, Series 1997 & Duval County Single-Family Mortgage Rev Bonds, Series 1998, to pay Costs of Issuance); Auth Deposit of Unused Funds into JHFA's Fund Balance Account; Auth Funds Carryover each FY. (Chastain) (Req of JHFA)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

64.  2007-896

ORD Amend Ord 2006-788-E (City Budget), by Amending JEA Budget Schedules C & D. (Mirando) (Req of JEA)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

65.  2007-898

RESO Expressing City's Intent to Utilize the Uniform Method of Levy, collection & Enforcemt of Non-Ad Valorem Assessmts for Storm Water Removal & Solid Waste Collection; Provide Need for Collection; Provide that All of County be Subject to the Levy, except for Jax Bch, Atlantic Bch, Neptune Bch & Baldwin; Provide Legal Description of County & of excepted Cities & Town; Provide for Required Notice. (Braga) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

66.  2007-899

ORD Auth Agreemts re 2 RR Crossings in the "Avenues Walk" Proj: (a) License Agreemt bet City, Florida East Coast Railway, LLC ("FEC") & Kimco Avenues Walk, LLC ("Kimco") for Installation & Constrn of an At-Grade Public Rd Crossing at Cedar St; (b) License Agreemt  bet City, FEC & Kimco for Installation & Constrn of an At-Grade Public Rd Crossing at Mussells Acres Rd; (c) a License Fee Reimbursemt Agreemt bet Kimco & City for Pymt & Reimbursemt by Kimco of the Annual License Fees in the Cedar & Mussells License Agreemts; (d) a Stipulation of Parties Agreemt bet City, Kimco, FEC & FDOT for Conversion of the Private Crossing at Mussells Acres Rd to a Public Crossing; & (e) an Easemt Agreemt bet City, FEC & Kimco for Installation & Constrn of an Elevated Highway Bridge. (Dist 5-Shad) (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

67.  2007-901

ORD Amending City's Investment Policy. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

68.  2007-902

ORD Apv Issuance of Health Care Facilities Rev Bonds (Brooks Health Syst) by Jax Health Facilities Auth of $95,000,000 for (1) a Capital Proj for Genesis Health, Inc, d/b/a Brooks Health Syst; (2) Capitalized Interest on the Bonds; (3) Fund Debt Svc Rsvs & (4) Costs of Bond Issuance; Superceding Conflicting Ords. (Petrie) (C/P Davis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code & CR 3.601 - 8/28/07

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

69.  2007-903

ORD Apv Issuance of Health Care Facilities Rev Bonds (The Nemours Foundation Proj) by Jax Health Facilities Auth of $25,000,000 for Costs of a Capital Proj for the Nemours Foundation & Costs of Bonds Issuance. (Petrie) (C/P Davis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code & CR 3.601 - 8/28/07

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

70.  2007-904

ORD Approp $60,000 ($5,938 from Jax Historic Landmarks Comm & $54,062 from Council Operating Contingency) to Assist in Renovation of Phase II of the Old South Jax City Hall; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (Sidman) (C/M Shad)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

71.  2007-905

ORD Auth 2nd Amend to Duval Station Rd Alignmt Agreemt (Apvd by Ord 2004-1378-E & Amended by Ord 2007-175-E) with Duval Station Signature, LLP, by Extending the Completion Date to 1/15/08. (Shaw) (C/M Holt)

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

 

1. 8/14/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

                                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:22 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, City Council Research

630-1405