JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

AUGUST 6, 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 Corrigan, W. Jones, Gaffney, and Council President Davis

 

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.  2006-1012

ORD Auth Sale of Propty (RE#'s 089094-0000, 089087-0000 & 089020-0000) on Oak, Magnolia & Leila Sts to Miles Development Co, MDP Block B, LLC in Accordance with Sec 122.435, Ord Code & Sec 163.380, F.S.; Waiving Secs 122.432(b) & 122.433, Ord Code. (Dist 9-Fullwood) (Howard) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/06

 

1. 9/12/2006 CO  Introduced: R,F,A

 

    9/18/2006 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/18/2006 A Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/18/2006 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/26/2006 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,A (Eliminated 7/1/07)

 

 

R: withdraw

 

WITHDRAW 6-0 at the request of the Administration

 

 

5.  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

 

 

6.  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

 

7.  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

 

 

8.  2007-177

 

DEFER

ORD Auth a Naming Agreemt for the "Semanik Equestrian Ctr of Jacksonville"; Amend Sec 111.110, Ord Code to Change Name of Trust Fund to "Semanik Equestrian Ctr of Jax Capital Improvemt Trust Fund;" Approp $920,000 ($75,000 for Pymt of City's Obligations Arising from Naming Agreemt, $290,000 to Estab Contingency Fund for Equestrian Ctr Phase II Proj, & $555,000 Semanik Equestrian Center Capital Improvemt Reserve) & Providing for Reversion of Unused Funds to Trust Fund; Amend Ord 2006-789-E CIP for "Equestrian Center Phase II" Proj; Waiving Provisions of Sec 126.204, Ord Code, to Permit City's Direct Negotiation & Sale of Naming Rights of City's Equestrian Ctr in Lieu of Competitive Solicitatn to Effectuate Provisions of Naming Agreemt; Waiving Provisions of Sec 122.102 , Ord Code to allow Naming of City Facility for a Living Person to Effect the Naming Agreemt. (BT 07-104) (Dist 12-Davis) (Chastain) (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,ECID

 

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

 

    2/21/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, A, ECID

 

    3/5/2007 A Sub/Rerefer 5-0;    3/5/2007 F Sub/Rerefer 6-0;    3/5/2007 R Sub/Rerefer 5-0

 

    3/6/2007 RCD Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

3. 3/13/2007 CO SUBSTITUTED/REREFERRED; R,F,A (Eliminated 7/1/07),ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

 R: withdraw

 

WITHDRAW 6-0 at the request of the Administration

 

 

9.  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

 

 

10.  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

 

 

11.  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

 

12.  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

 

 

13.  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

 

 

14.  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)

 

 

DEFER

 

 

15.  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

 

 

16.  2007-534

ORD Approp $707,404 from Spec Law Enforcemt Trust Fund  for: (1) Tasers for Corrections & Judicial Officers - $562,400; (2) Diversity Training - $88,000; (3) Crimestoppers - $25,000; (4) Justice Coalition - $25,000; (5) Boy Scouts of America - $5,000 & (6) Families of Slain Children, Inc - $2,004. (BT 07-134) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 5/8/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

 

    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)

 

 

AMEND to

Reduce amount for tasers from $562,400 to $488,404

Reduce amount to Families of slain children from $2004 to $2000

Add $74000 for video interpreter equipment

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

17.  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

 

 

18.  2007-687

ORD Auth an Agreemt with Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc & Ltr of Agreemt with State of FL, for Pymt & Distribution of COJ's $23,775,594 Indigent Health Care Contract Obligation for FY 2007-2008. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/26/07

 

1. 6/12/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

 

    6/18/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/19/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/26/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEUS (TEU 7/1/07)

 

 

 

AMEND to

Attach revised letter agreement with correct ref. to HB 2800

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

19.  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)

 

 

R: amend/approve

 

DEFER at the request of Council Member Lee

 

 

20.  2007-739

ORD Amend Pt 4 (Resource Recovery Prog), Chapt 380 (Solid Waste Mgmt), Sec 380.403 (Prog Estab; Rule Making Auth), Ord Code, Waive Requiremt that Funds be Used Within Certain Radius of Landfill; Amend Sec 380.405 (Host Fee; Distribution Formula; Late Charge for Delinquent Pymt), to allow Use for Improvemts at Jax Equestrian Ctr; Providing for Prospective Effective Date. (Sidman) (C/M Alvarez)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/26/07

 

1. 6/12/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,A

 

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

 

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

 

 

R: amend/approve

 

The committee discussed the relative merits of dedicated trust funds for particular parks, the philosophy behind landfill mitigation funds and the appropriate size of mitigation zones, and the merits of self-appropriating funds vs. Council approval of each expenditure.

 

SUBSTITUTE (approved 6-2, Council President Davis also voting in the affirmative, Clark and  Joost opposed)

Allocate half of the 50 cent per ton mitigation fee collected at Trail Ridge Landfill to a self-appropriating trust fund created to support Taye Brown Regional Park, expendable at the discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation, Entertainment and Conservation

Waive the requirement that mitigation funds be used within 7 miles radius of the landfill

 

APPROVE  AS SUBSTITUTED 5-3 (Council President Davis voting in the affirmative, Clark, Joost and Graham opposed)

 

 

21.  2007-742

RESO Declaring Need to Acquire Fee Simple Title, Perpetual Easemts for Drainage & Temp Constrn Easemt Rights thru Eminent Domain in var lands for BJP-II Crystal Springs Rd Proj. (Dist 12-Davis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 6/26/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS (TEU 7/1/07)

 

    7/16/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/17/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to place complete list of properties on file

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

22.  2007-743

ORD Auth Subordination Agreemt for Loan of $1,375,000 made to Vestcor Fund XXII, Ltd, Auth by Ord 2002-174-E & Amended by Ord 2002-579-E, for Gregory Cove Apts Proj. (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 (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

 

 

AMEND to add legal description to Exh 1

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 6-0

 

 

23.  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

 

 

DEFER

 

 

24.  2007-746

ORD Approp $48,140 from Project Capital Acct for North Riverside Community Ctr - Design & Engineering to Rehab Bldg at Corner of Crystal St & Edison Ave; Waiving Portions of Chapt 118, Ord Code (Misc Approp); Auth Public Works Dept to Oversee. (Dist 9-W. Jones) (Sidman) (W. Jones)

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

 

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

 

    7/16/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/16/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/17/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

R: amend/approve

 

AMEND to change acct from” repairs and maintenance to design and engineering.”

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

25.  2007-747

ORD Rescinding 2003-851-E & Deauth Approp of $429,304 from FDEP for Monitoring of Alternate Stormwater Best Mgmt Practices; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to Remove the "Environmental Protection Agency Grant" Proj. (BT 07-157) (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

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

26.  2007-748

ORD Amend Ord 2003-251-E by Deauth Approp of $495,654 for "Main St Streetscaping from State St to 1st St" Proj; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to Remove the Proj. (BT 07-158) (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

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

27.  2007-749

ORD Approp $33,652 ($25,484 FEMA Grant & $8,168 Rsv for Fed Prog) to Retrofit 9 Fire & Rescue Stations with Aluminum Storm Shutters. (BT 07-159) (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

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

28.  2007-750

ORD Approp $17,500 from Self Insurance-Internal Svc Funds to Group Health-Internal Svc Funds to move Waiver of Premium Liability to Proper Subfund. (BT 07-160) (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

 

    7/16/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

29.  2007-751

ORD Approp $165,000 ($162,036.09 from Duval County Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Trust Fund & $2,963.91 from Trust Fund Earnings) to help River Region Human Svcs, Inc renovate 1440 Jefferson St, 2981 Parental Home Rd & 390 Park St; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Invoke Exceptions of Sec 126.107(c) & (e), Ord Code, to Exempt var Supplies & Svcs from Competitive Bidding; Auth Oversight by Community Svcs Dept. (BT 07-161) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 6/26/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,A,TEUS

 

    7/16/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/16/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/17/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

R: amend/approve

 

AMEND to include waivers of Chap. 118 sections .201, .202, and .301 (a)5

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

 

30.  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

 

 

Jeff Beck, City Highway Engineer, described the City’s road evaluation and prioritization process and discussed the Better Jacksonville Plan road paving list and other road maintenance needs listed in the City’s 5-year road program.  Council members Shad and Lee plan to meet with Mr. Beck to discuss road paving prioritization.

 

AMEND to attach gas tax 5 year road program schedule

 

APPROVE  AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

31.  2007-753

ORD Approp $368,504.83 from HOME Prog for HOME Headstart to Home Ownership Prog - Financial Assistance to Individuals & Families of Low to Moderate Income to Purchase Homes. (Bt 07-163) (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

 

    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

 

 

APPROVE  7-0

 

 

32.  2007-754

ORD Approp $10,000 from Misc Approp of Neighborhood Svcs Div to Parks & Rec Overtime Salaries for their Series of Events & Activities at Bruce, Justina, Clanzel Brown, Simonds-Johnson & Carvil Parks. (BT 07-164) (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

 

    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

 

 

APPROVE  6-0

 

 

33.  2007-755

ORD Approp $111,240 from Tree Protection Trust Fund for Addnl Funding of "Myrtle Ave Town Ctr" Proj; Amend Ord 2006-789-E to auth Addnl Proj funding; Auth Public Works to Oversee; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (Sidman) (C/M Yates)

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

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

34.  2007-757

ORD Declaring Surplus RE#'s 009112-0000 & 009113-0030 on Herlong Rd near Normandy Blvd; Waiving Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Part 4, re Public Bidding; Auth Sale to Ziadeh J & Jannett Z Farhat, Adjacent Landowners, for $2,112, Reserving a Drainage Easemt. (Dist 12-Davis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 6/26/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,A,TEUS

 

    7/16/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/16/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/17/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

R: amend/approve

 

AMEND to delete Ordinance Code waiver language

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 5-0

 

 

35.  2007-763

ORD Approp $16,561 BJP Bond Funds to Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida, Inc at 313 E 10th St for Repair & Painting; Provide Reverter; Finding Municipal Purpose; Waive Bond Ord Requiremt of Use on Public Propty; Waive var Requiremts of Chapt 118, Ord Code; Provide for Pymt on Reimbursemt Basis only; Req Appt of a Dept to Oversee Proj. (Dist 7-Lockett-Felder) (Rohan) (C/M Lockett-Felder)

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

 

1. 6/26/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,A,ECID

 

    7/16/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/16/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/17/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

R: withdraw

 

WITHDRAW 5-0-1 (Clark abstaining) at the request of Council Member Gaffney

 

 

36.  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

 

 

DEFER

 

 

37.  2007-771

ORD Approp $25,000 from Dist 14 ETR Bond Funds for Improvemts at John Stockton Elementary School Park at 4827 Carlisle Rd; Provide Oversight by Parks & Rec. (Dist 14-Corrigan) (Rohan) (C/P Corrigan)

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

 

 

AMEND  to correct spelling of “located” on pg 1 line 8; change “city” to “municipal” throughout as requirement of Ord. 2005-1044-E, Autumn Bond issue.

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 6-0

 

 

38.  2007-772

ORD Approp $40,000 from Tree Mitigation & Related Expense - Charter for a Tree Canopy Study; Provide Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 14-Corrigan) (Sidman) (C/P Corrigan)

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

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

39.  2007-773

 

 

ORD Approp $23,485 from Tree Protection Trust Fund for Tree Planting at Westridge Park at 2301 Maple Grove Rd; Provide Oversight by Parks & Rec. (Dist 12-Davis) (Sidman) (C/M Davis)

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

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

40.  2007-774

ORD Approp $24,030 from Tree Protection Trust Fund for Tree Planting at Caleb Park at 10312 Old Gainesville Rd; Provide Oversight by Parks & Rec. (Dist 12-Davis) (Sidman) (C/M Davis)

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

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

41.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

42.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

43.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

44.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

45.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

46.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

47.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

48.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

49.  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

 

 

R: read 2nd and rerefer

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

50.  2007-811

RESO Concerning Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rate for 2007 Tax Yr; Advising Propty Appraiser of "Rolled Back Rate" & Proposed Millage Rate; Setting Date, Time & Place for Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Millage Rate & Tentative FY '07-08 Budget; Requesting Emerg Passage. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

Approved on 8-2-07 at Special Council Meeting

 

 

51.  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. - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

52.  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. - 8/14/07

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

53.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

54.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

55.  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

 

 

R:    read 2nd and rerefer                          

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

56.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

57.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

58.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

59.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

60.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

61.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

62.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

63.  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

 

 

R:   read 2nd and rerefer                       

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

64.  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

 

 

R:    read 2nd and rerefer                    

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

65.  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

 

 

R:    read 2nd and rerefer                        

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

66.  2007-833

ORD re Dist 7 Funding; Amend Ord 2007-551-E to Reduce Funding for Arlington Rd Town Ctr Proj from $140,000 of BJP Funds to $100,000; Amend Ord 2006-789-E to Recognize Reduced Funding; Amend Ord 2007-549-E to Reduce Funding for the Bridge of Northeast Florida from $100,000 to $25,000; Repeal Ord 2007-676-E which Approp $98,352.50 for a Ultrasound System for Shands Jacksonville Eastside Clinic; Auth Amends to Affected Contracts. (Rohan) (C/M Gaffney)

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

 

1. 7/24/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

EMERGENCY declared to rescind the funding for these projects before contracts are signed and the funds encumbered

 

AMEND to add emergency provision to bill

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED, AS AN EMERGENCY, 7-0

 

 

 

67.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

68.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

69.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

70.  2007-839

ORD Pursuant to Chapt 21 (Executive Branch Generally), Part 2 (Executive Reorg), 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

 

 

R:   read 2nd and rerefer                 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

At the conclusion of the agenda, the City’s outside auditing firm – Ernst and Young – made a presentation on their plan for the City’s FY06-07 independent audit.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, City Council Research

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