OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

RESEARCH  DIVISION

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECAP

January 16, 2007

 

 

 

2004-585

ORD Creating new Sec 110.365, Pt 3 (Spec Prostitution Rehab Trust Fund), Ord Code; Amend Sec 614.134 to update Terminology; Amend Sec 632.101 (Penalties) to allow for Participation in Rehab Prog.

*Defer

 

 

2004-673

RESO Auth a RR Crossing Closure Agreemt bet City, Florida East Coast Railway, LLC & FDOT to close a Public Hwy-Rail Grade Crossing at Naldo Ave.

*Defer

 

 

2004-982

ORD Approp $250,000 from Council Operating Rsv & $250,000 from Acct TBD to Expand City's Wireless Internet Zone (WIZ) Proj; Auth Agreemt with JaxWIZ, Inc.

*Defer

 

 

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.

*Defer

 

 

2006-17

RESO Making findings regarding Interlocal Agreemts bet City of Jax & Town of Baldwin, & Cities of Jax Beach, Atlantic Beach, & Neptune Beach, Apv in Reso 81-1072-403, Reso 96-481-132, Reso 95-944-256, & Reso 97-1143-A; Directing the Council Auditor, in coordination with the Ofc of General Counsel & Council Research Div, & with any assistance that can be made available by the executive branch, to  research, analyze & make a report & recommendation on all facts & circumstances relating to the relative taxing of & the provison of services to citizens living in the town of Baldwin & Cities of Jax Beach, Atlantic Beach, & Neptune Beach.

*Defer

 

 

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.

*Defer

 

 

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).

*Defer

 

 

2006-975

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Diane Rukab for a Coffee Shop at 214 Hogan St, (Ed Ball Bldg) (Council Dist 4), for a Coffee Shop, with Free Rent for 1st Year.

*Amend to attach revised 10-year lease agreement with no rent abatement

* Approve as amended

 

 

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.

*Defer

 

 

2006-1134

ORD Auth a Railroad Crossing Closure Agreemt bet City, Georgia Southern & Florida Railway Company & FDOT for Highway-Rail Grade Crossing at 20th St.

*Defer

 

 

2006-1212

ORD Declaring Surplus; Waiving Conflicting Provisions of Chapt 122, Ord Code; Auth Conveyance to JTA at No Cost to become part of Rapid Transit Syst (SE Side of Roosevelt Blvd at Myra St).

*Defer

 

 

2006-1318

ORD Approp $1,203,250 from Banking Fund & auth Reallocation from Postponed Fire Station #40 Constrn & Award Projs for Stations 32, 59, 5 & 31; Amend Ord 2006-789-E to auth Priority 1 Status for said Projs.

*Substitute to revise funding mechanism to commit to funding future years of CIP

* Approve as substituted

 

 

2006-1357

ORD Approp $147,221 from ERMD Mosquito Control Div to Amend ERMC012 State Budget for Arthropod Control, 2007 Fund Balances, Pursuant to Requiremts of Fla Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Svcs; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008.

*Defer

 

 

2006-1364

ORD Amend Sec 120.206(h), Ord Code, to Change Commencemt Date of COLA from April to January.

*Defer

 

 

2006-1372

ORD Approp $423,683.40 ($420,000 from CDBG Lapsed Funds & $3,683.40 from Recaptured Funds from Sale of Renovated House at 1386 Rose St, Atlantic Bch) for (1) Pearl Plaza Community Rehab Ctr Improvemts; (2) Mt Carmel Gardens Facility for Seniors Infrastracture Improvemts; (3) Jax Chamber of Commerce Northside Business Ctr Admin Costs & (4) Pymt to Atlantic Bch of Recaptured Funds; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008.

*Amend to correct name of one recipient agency

* Approve as amended

 

2006-1375

ORD Apv Amends (for Access to new Florida Community Workforce Housing Innovation Pilot Prog) to Local Housing Assistance Plan for FY's 2006-2007, 2007-2008 & 2008-2009; Auth Submission of Amends to the Florida Housing Finance Corp. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

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

1. 12/12/2006 CO  Introduced: R, F, ECID

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

   1/3/2007 ECID Read 2nd & Rerefer

* Approve

 

 

2006-1378

ORD Apv Collective Bargaining Agreemt bet JEA & AFSCME, Florida Council 79, Local 429 for 10/1/06 - 9/30/09.

*Approve

 

 

2006-1379

RESO Declaring Necessity to Acquire Fee Simple Title thru Eminent Domain for Improvemts to Girvin Rd.

*Approve

 

2006-1388

ORD Closing & Abandoning Portion of Palm Lake Dr at Req of Palm Lake Partners II, LLC for Constrn of a Residential Dev; Auth a Quit Claim Deed to Palm Lake Partners II at No Cost; Waiving Inconsistent Provisions of Chapt 122, Ord Code. (Dist 11-Alvarez) (Howard) (Req of Mayor)

TEUS P.H. Pursuant to Section 336.10 F.F. - 1/17/07

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

1. 12/12/2006 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEUS,A

   1/2/2007 A Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0;  

   1/2/2007 F Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 6-0;  

   1/2/2007 R Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

   1/3/2007 TEUS Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 7-0

* Defer

 


 

2006-1389

ORD Auth a Railroad Reimbursemt Agreemt among City, CSX Transp, Inc & FDOT for Installation & Maint of Automatic Grade Crossing Signals at E 65th St.

*Amend to add a “Whereas” clause describing FDOT reimbursement to CSX for improvements

* Approve as amended

 

 

2006-1390

ORD Auth a Railroad Reimbursemt Agreemt among City, CSX Transp, Inc & FDOT for Installation & Maint of Automatic Grade Crossing Signals at Picketville Rd.

* Amend to add a “Whereas” clause describing FDOT reimbursement to CSX for improvements

* Approve as amended

 

 

2006-1391

ORD Creating new Subparagraph 120.209, Ord Code, to allow any Time Svc Retiree of City Gen Employees Retiremt Plan to be Re-Employed on a Part-Time or Temp Basis without Cessation of Retiremt Benefits; Empowering Pension Bd to Adopt such Rules to Implement the Benefit.

*Defer

 

 

2006-1392

ORD Auth a Restrictive Covenant to maintain a Cultural Facility (Botanical Gardens) for 10 Yrs following Execution of a Related Grant Award Agreemt on the Jax Zoo Propty at 370 Zoo Parkway.

*Approve

 

 

2006-1393

ORD Approp $600,000 ($300,000 from FDEP & $300,000 in Matching Funds from Drainage Syst Rehab Acct) for "Jacksonville-Magnolia Gardens Stormwater Rehab" & "Drainage Syst Rehab" Projs; Amend Ord 2006-789-E to auth Priority for said Projs; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008.

*Amend to correct Exhibit 3 CIP pages

* Approve as amended

 

 

2006-1394

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

*Defer

 

 

2006-1396

ORD Approp $96,450 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for Tree Planting & Landscaping on Edgewood Ave bet Mayflower Rd & College St; Designating Public Works Dept to oversee Proj.

* Approve

 

 

2006-1397

ORD Approp $80,000 ($40,000 from Rsv for Fed Funding & $40,000 from Fla Div of Historical Resources) to Conduct an Architectural & Historical Survey of the Murray Hill Phase II + 10% Future Grant Funds.

*Approve

 

 

2006-1398

ORD Estab Honorary Roadway Markers for the late Bishop C.D. Kinsey at the 2500 Blk of Beaver St, the late Pastor Lawrence Callahan at the 7500 Blk of New Kings Rd & the late Bishop Moses Baker at the 1500 Blk of W. 4th St; Approp $2,000 from Executive Operating Contingency - Joint to fund Installation of Markers; Waiving Sec 745.105(b), Ord Code; Designating Public Works Dept to oversee Proj.

*Amend to add account number to bill

* Approve as amended

 

 

2006-1399

ORD Creating new Pt 5, Chapt 780, Ord Code (Tax Exemption for Certain Local Historic Properties & Local Historic Dists) to Auth an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption of 50% of Assessed Value of Propty used as a Bed & Breakfast Pursuant to Sec 196.1961, F.S.

*Defer

 

 

2006-1400

ORD Declaring Surplus & Auth Conveyance to Duval County School Bd at No Cost for Expansion of Parking Facilities; Waiving Conflicting Provisions of Chapt 122, Ord Code.

*Approve

 

 

2006-1402

ORD Approp $176,000 from Supv of Elections' Repairs & Maint ($50,000), Misc Svcs ($75,000) & Ofc Supplies ($51,000) Accts to Purchase 360 Accuvote Accuview TSX Printer Modules for Paper Printout Voter Verification for every Touchscreen Voting Machine; Provide for Sole Sourcing; Auth Contract; Provide for Reimbursemt to Accts.

*Amend to change source accounts for appropriation

* Approve as amended

2007-4

ORD Approp $115,000 from Law Enforcemt Trust Fund to Continue an Organizational Review of JSO; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (BT 07-067) (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

* 2nd and rerefer

 

 

 

 

2007-5

ORD Approp $691,060 from U.S. Dept of Justice for Procuremt & Installation of Security Surveillance Camera Systems for Corrections Facilities & Cell Phone Triangulation Equipmt for Criminal Investigations; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (BT 07-068) (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

* 2nd and rerefer

 

 

 

 

2007-6

ORD Approp $96,000 Continuation Grant from Fla Dept of Children & Families for Child Care Svcs to Refugee Children & Families for 10/1/06 - 9/30/07; Auth Addnl 10% if Grant is Increased; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (BT 07-062) (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,ECID

* 2nd and rerefer

 

 

 

 

2007-7

ORD Approp $4,913,816 Grant (Ryan White Title I) from U.S. Dept of Health & Human Svcs for 3/1/07 - 2/28/08 for HIV Related Health & Support Svcs; Approp 10% Supplemental Grant Funds if Rcvd; Auth Carryover of Funds to FY 2007-2008; Auth Positions. (BT 07-061) (RC 07-232) (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,ECID

* 2nd and rerefer

 

 

2007-8

ORD Auth an Assignmt of Option Agreemt for Sale & Purchase with Preservation North Florida, Inc for RE# 160803-3000 for $400,000; Approp $187,000 from var Parks & Rec Accts; Providing for use of $263,000 Approp of 2006-1360-E for balance of Purchase; Provide for Reversion of Unused Funds; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) for "Palms Fish Camp Acquisition"; Making acquisition Contingent upon rcving Appraisal, Environmental Site Assessmt, Survey & Title Report. (Dist 11-Alvarez) (BT 07-83) (Chastain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,ECID,JWW

* 2nd and rerefer

 

 

2007-9

ORD Approp $15,602 Penalty Fee Rcvd from MedTec Ambulance Corp to buy Ice Machines & Lawn Mowers for var Fire Stations. (BT 07-058) (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

* 2nd and rerefer

 

 

2007-10

ORD Approp $394,800 from ETR Autumn Bonds/Capital Projs/Water & Sewer Expansion Auth to hire Outside Consultants for efforts to Leverage Grant Funds Specific to Failed Septic Systms; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (BT 07-65) (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

  1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

 

* 2nd and rerefer

2007-11

ORD Approp $150,000 from Jessie Ball duPont to assist in Renovation of Jessie Ball duPont Park (Treaty Oak Park); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (BT 07-066) (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,ECID

* 2nd and rerefer

 

 

2007-12

ORD Approp $70,000 from Handicap Parking Trust Fund ($65,000 for Misc & Emerg Client Assistance & $5,000  to sponsor 500 Disabled Individuals for the 4th Annual Fun with the Suns Event); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (BT 07-070) (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,ECID

* 2nd and rerefer

 

2007-17

ORD auth (A) Grant of Easemt to Southern Natural Gas Co (SNG) for Parcels Affecting RE#'s 001380-0000, 000986-0000, 000999-0000 & 001131-0205 for $315,800 rcvd; (B) Partial Release of Conservation Easemts, one with SJRWMD & one with Trustees of the Internal Improvemt Trust Fund, each for a Parcel Affecting RE# 000999-0000 & 001131-0205; Approp $8,600 from Proceeds to Reimburse Florida Communities Trust; Auth Carryover of Funds to FY 2007-2008. (BT 07-084) (Chastain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

* 2nd and rerefer

 

 

2007-18

ORD Approp $15,000 from Bldg Inspection Spec Rev Fund to buy Laptops for Fire & Rescue Dept for Pre-Constrn Bldg Inspections. (BT 07-073) (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

* 2nd and rerefer

 

 

2007-19

ORD Approp $624,907.43 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security Grant Fund to buy New Equipmt, Repairs, Replacemt & Main of Current Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Team Equipmt for Fire & Rescue Dept & Training in State Fire Marshall apvd USAR Courses. (BT 07-074) (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

* 2nd and rerefer

 

 

2007-20

ORD Approp $38,412 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security Grant Funds to Sustain Equipmt & Maint of Hazardous Material Equipmt for Fire & Rescue Dept Purchased with ODP Funds & Provide for Ofc of Grant & Training Apvd Hazardous Material Training Courses. (BT 07-075) (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

* 2nd and rerefer

 

2007-22

ORD Amend & Restate Reso 2004-821-A apvd 8/24/04; Apv Issuance of IRB (Holland-Sheltair Aviation Group Proj) by JEDC for $198,854,349 for a Capital Proj to Acquire, Construct, Renovate, Expand, Improve & Equip certain Airport Facilities at JIA, Internatl Airports of Daytona Bch, Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood, Melbourne, Greater Orlando, St Petersburg/Clearwater, Panama City-Bay County, Executive Airports of Ft Lauderdale & Orlando, & Kissimmee Municipal Airport, to be Operated by Certain Members of the Holland-Sheltair Aviation Group; Apv Execution by JEDC of Interlocal Agreemts with Respective Counties or Cities where Projs are located. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC)

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

 

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,ECID,TEUS

* 2nd and rerefer

 

2007-26

ORD Approp $190,000 from Fla Child Support Enforcemt Div ($100,000 for Private Process Servers in Child Support Cases & $90,000 to JSO Warrant Unit Svc of Writs of Attachmt); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (BT 07-059) (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

* 2nd and rerefer

 

2007-46

ORD Approp $118,680 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security for Planning, Travel, Training & Exercises for Terrorism Prevention. (BT 07-072) (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

* 2nd and rerefer

 

 

2007-47

ORD Apv Purchase of Parcel from J.P. Benjamin III, Inc for $475,000 for a Stormwater Drainage Pond for Girvin Rd Reconstrn Proj. (Howard) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

* 2nd and rerefer

 

2007-50

ORD Approp $200,000 from Spec Council Contingency - Public Information for Production of a Govt Svcs TV Prog. (BT07-069) (Howard) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F

* 2nd and rerefer

 

2007-61

ORD Auth Redev Agreemt with Driggers Body Co, Inc to expand its Paint & Body Shop Facility at 3526 N Pearl St; Auth a Small Business Dev Initiative Loan of $114,100 & Grant of $48,900; Approp $163,000 from NW Jax Economic Dev Trust Fund for the Redev. (BT 07-055) (Howard) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,ECID

* 2nd and rerefer

 

  2007-62

ORD Approp $20,000 ($10,000 from Executive Operating Contingency & $10,000 from Council Operating Contingency) for Internatl Visitor Corps Jacksonville ($5,000) & Sister Cities ($15,000) for Spec Activities; Requiring Compliance with Portion of Chapt 118, Ord Code. (Sidman) (C/M Daniels)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/07

 

1. 1/9/2007 CO  Introduced: F,ECID

* 2nd and rerefer

 

At the conclusion of the agenda the committee heard two presentations:

 

1)       The Duval County Soil and Water Conservation Commission made a presentation regarding its mission and activities.  The commission requested that the $30,000 funding for the commission placed “below the line” during the FY 2006-07 budget process be appropriated for the commission’s use.  The Finance Committee directed the Office of General Counsel to draft legislation for introduction under the committee’s sponsorship to appropriate the $30,000 as quickly as possible.

2)       The Duval County Health Department made a presentation outlining a proposal for fee increases to help the department address a budget deficit.  The department proposed increasing user fees in the areas of Environmental Health, Vital Statistics and Community Nutrition programs with the goal of raising additional revenue to cover $761,960 of an approximately $1,000,000 deficit in this fiscal year.  The increases, the first of a series of phased fee increases, would be effective July 1, 2007 at the start of the state fiscal year.  The Health Department is also preparing a request for $2.3 million from a state public health high need assistance pool.  The committee requested the Office of General Counsel to work with Health Department Director Dr. Robert Harman to craft a resolution to the Duval Legislative Delegation expressing the Council’s support for the additional funding for the department.

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, Chief of Research

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