OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL

                                                              RESEARCH DIVISION

 

ECONOMIC, COMMUNITY & INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEE RECAP

May 15, 2007

 

Bill Number

                                            Title/History

 

 

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 provision of services to citizens living in the town of Baldwin & Cities of Jax Beach, Atlantic Beach, & Neptune Beach. (Rohan) (C/M Alvarez)

*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 a Required by Sec 163.387 F.S. (Germany) (Req of Mayor & C/M Jones).

*Defer

 

          

 

 

2006-739

ORD Amend Chapt 604 (Commerce & Industry), Ord Code, Estab Sec 604.111 (Amusemt Gambling Machines) Prohibiting Operation of Amusemt Gambling Machines outside of Amusemt Ctrs. (Reingold) (C/M Jenkins)

*Defer

 

 

2006-794

RESO Making Findings; Designating Soutel/Moncrief Community Redev Area as  Jax Brownfield Area for Environmental Rehab & Economic  Dev. (Howard) (Req of Mayor)

 

*Defer

              

                               

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)

*Defer

 

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. (Teal) (C/P Corrigan)

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

 

*Defer

 

 

               

 2007-91

ORD Approp $500,000 from NE Tax Incremt Dist to Purchase & Install new "Parking Meters in Downtown Jax" Proj, with Repaymt from Parking Rev of FY's 2007-2008 & 2008-2009 & Deposited in Downtown Economic Dev Fund; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to auth Priority 1 Status for Proj. (BT 07-80) (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

*Defer

 

 

2007-106

ORD Creating new Sec 740.116 (Downtown Temp Impairmt of Sidewalks), Ord Code; Amend Sec 656.361.9, add new Subsec (c) (8) to allow Downtown Design Review of Mgmt of Traffic & Sidewalk Closure. (Sidman) (C/M Jenkins)

*Sub/Approve

 Substitute encourages the Public Works Department to adopt a written policy for sidewalk closures and to codify the policy in the Subdivision Land Development Procedures Manuel, commonly known as the “Red Book.”

 

               

 

 

2007-177

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;" Providing for Deposit of $920,000 into Trust Fund Pursuant to Naming Agreemt Approp $795,000 ($75,000 for Pymt of City's Obligations Arising from Naming Agreemt, $390,000 to Estab Contingency Fund for Equestrian Ctr Phase II Proj, & $330,000 to Restore Funding to Cecil Field Trust Fund for Funding of Barn Proj at Equestrian Ctr) & Providing for Reversion of Unused Funds to Trust Fund; Amend Ord 2006-789-E CIP for "Equestrian Center Phase II" Proj; Waiving or Excepting Provisions of Chapt 122 Pt 1, 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)

*Defer

 

  2007-254

ORD Approp $500,000 Grant for NW Jax Economic Dev Trust Fund to Beaver Street Fisheries for Relocation of Farmer's Market (in Enterprise/Empowermt Zones, a Brownfield Area & bet Kings & Beaver & North Riverside Neighborhood Action Plan Areas) to allow Expansion of BSF Cold/Frozen Storage Distribution Ctr; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (Dist 9) (BT 07-113) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

*Defer

 

 

2007-255

ORD Approp $1,500,000 ($700,000 Loan, $800,000 Grant) from NW Jax Economic Dev Trust Fund to K Mack, LLC, for Retail Space at Corner of Soutel Dr & Norfolk Blvd (4.2 Acres, Renovation, 60,000 Sq Ft, Shoppes of Norfolk) in the Enterprise - Empowermt Zones & Metro North Neighborhood Action Plan Area; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (Dist 10-Jones) (BT 07-114) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

*Defer

 

 

2007-281

ORD Consolidating & Approp $8,525,103.90 from var JEDC/Proj Pay-as-you-Go Accts to Consolidate into one "Northwest" Trust Fund (JEDC-NWJEDTF); Apv Housing & Neighborhoods Dept "New Proj Evaluation Criteria" as Guiding/Minimum Policy for Loans & Grants from said Fund; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

*Amend/Approve (4-1) (Lockett-Feldder)

 Amendment adds pawn shops, check cashing establishments, pay day loans, bikni bars, and used car lots to ineligible businesses list; changes reporting criteria to conform with Chapter 118, Ordinance Code.

 

 

 

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)

*Defer

 

 

2007-292

ORD to Apv Right of the Avenues Walk Community Dev Dist to Exercise Eminent Domain Power outside the Dist for Dist Rds, Pursuant to Sec 190.011(11), F.S.; Amend Sec 92.22 (Existing Community Dev Dists) to Includent Grant of this Power. (Dist 5-Shad) (Reingold) (C/M Graham)

*Defer

 

2007-296

ORD Approp $25,000 from Executive Operating Contingency-Joint to fund a "Boater Traffic Study" to Evaluate Impact of Boater Traffic on Manatee Behavior; Provide Reverter of Unused Funds; Designate Planning & Dev Dept for Proj Oversight. (Rohan) (C/M Self)

*Defer

                               

 

 

2007-322

ORD Amend Bartram Park Community Dev Dist Boundary, Pursuant to Sec 190.046, F.S. & Chapt 92, Ord Code, to Remove 91.39± Acres from & Add 324.24± Acres to said Dist & Concerning COJ's Consent to the Dist's Exercise of Certain Spec Powers Related to Parks & Facilities for Indoor & Outdoor Rec, Cultural & Educational Uses Pursuant to Sec 190.012(2), F.S. & Sec 92.15, Ord Code; Amend Sec 92.22 (Existing Community Dev Dists), Ord Code, to Include Grant of this Consent & Amendmt of Dist Boundaries; Provide for Severability. (Dist 6-Copeland) (Reingold) (C/P Corrigan Pursuant to Chapt 92, Ord Code)

*Sub/Approve

  Substitute attaches  a Revised Exh 1 (petition) for corrected landowner consent ; adds Ordinance # to bill; references and attaches Planning Dept report; attaches site plan and states City’s consent is granted in compliance with site plan, or as otherwise approved by Parks Dept;

 

At this time, City’s granting of special powers is only for construction of facilities and any ownership or maintenance by any agency should be approved by add. Agreement approved by Council.

                               

                                  

 2007-342

ORD Amend Sec 111.850, Ord Code (Children's Comm Trust Funds), to Estab a new "Part C. Camperships Trust Funds" to place Money for Summer Camperships. (McArthur) (Req of Mayor)

*Amend/Approve

 Amendment changes fund name to Summer Camp Trust Fund; deletes “interest earned” on pg 2, as it is repeated.

 

 

 

 

 

  2007-400

ORD re City's Residential Waste & Recycling Collection & Transp Svcs; Making Findings; Apv Form of 2007 Agreemt for Svc Area III Covering SE Portion of City; Waiving certain Provisions of Chapts 380 (Solid Waste Management) & 382 (Waste Collection & Disposal Svc by Contractors & City), Ord Code. (Petrie) (Req of Mayor)

*Amend/Approve

 Amendment corrects various grammatical/technical errors in bill; removes and replaces Exh 1 (contract).

 

 

  2007-448

ORD Apv & Adopt Certain Amends to Jax/Duval County Affordable Housing Assistance Prog Local Housing Assistance Plan for FYs 2006-2007, 2007-2008, & 2008-2009, as Amended; Auth Submission of Amends to Add Foreclosure Prevention Prog to Existing Plan to Fla Housing Finance Corp for Apvl; Auth Further Action & Non-Substantive Revisions to Proposed Amends. (Chastain) (Req of Mayor)

*Amend/Approve

 Amendment attaches entire Local Housing Assistance Plan

 

 

 

 

2007-451

ORD Amend Sec 615.102 (Temp Docking at Designated Sites; Seizure & Impoundmt of Boats or Vessels Docked in Violation of City Ord or Operated in Unsafe Manner), Ord Code, to Auth Universal 10 Min Passenger Unloading & Rafting of Vessels. (Radlinski) (C/M Self)

*Amend/Approve

 Amendment removes “non commercial” from Sec 615.102(b)

 

 

2007-453

ORD Approp $200,000 from Old Kings Rd Landfill Acct for Improvemts re "Dinsmore Museum" Proj; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to auth Proj; Appt Parks & Rec to Oversee Proj; Prov Fund Carryover from FY to FY. (Dist 11-Alvarez) (Sidman)

(C/M Alvarez)

*Approve

 

 

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)

*Defer

 

 

2007-464

ORD Auth Amendmt to Purchase & Sale Agreemt for Sale of Portion of Cecil Commerce Ctr N. Site N-11 to Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC, Auth by Ord 2006-755-E. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

*Approve

 

 

2007-465

ORD Auth Amend #1 to Lease Agreemt with Police Athletic League to Revise Description of the Leased Premises at Ed Austin Park. (Dist 2-Self) (Rohan) (C/M Self)

*Approve

 

 

 

 

2007-466

ORD Amend Ed Austin Regional Park Master Plan (11751 McCormick Rd) to Incorporate a Skate Park & Identify Certain Park Areas Exempted for PAL Lease; Requiring Consistency with Master Plan. (Dist 2-Self) (Eller) (C/M Self)

*Approve

 

 

 

 

 

2007-467

ORD Apv the Ivey Road Park Master Plan (9700 Ivey Rd); Requiring Consistency with Plan. (Dist 2-Self) (Eller) (C/M Self)

*Approve

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007-493

ORD Approp $62,717 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for Tree Planting & Irrigation at Jax Heights Elementary School Park at 7701 Wheat Road; Parks & Rec to oversee Proj. (Dist 12-Davis) (Sidman) (C/M Davis)

*Sub/Approve

 Substitute appropriates $95,573 for tree planting and irrigation at Our Community Club Park; planting 35 6’ Live Oaks.

 

 

 

 

2007-494

ORD Approp $487,000 from Council Dist 11-Excise Tax Rev Bond for Design/Build "William J Sheffield Park - Phase I" Proj; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to auth Proj; Auth Carryover of Funds from FY to FY; Designate Parks & Rec to oversee Proj. (Dist 11-Alvarez) (Sidman) (C/M Alvarez)

*Approve

 

 

 

 

2007-495

ORD Approp $25,000 from Dist ETR 2004 Capital Projs, for Landscaping at Mayport Middle School to install Landscaping & Irrigation; Waiving Requiremts of Autumn Bond, Ord 2004-998-E & Sec 105.315, Ord Code re Use on City Propty; Requiring Compliance with Sec 105.315 & Chapt 118, Parts 1, 3, 4 & 5 unless Waived; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (Dist 11-Alvarez) (Sidman) (C/M Alvarez)

*Amend/Approve

 Amendment stipulates appropriation for “Mayport Middle School Landscaping ;” add provision for funds to be disbursed on a reimbursement basis.

 

 

 

 

2007-496

ORD Approp $171,935 from ETR Bond for Design & Engineering of "Ivey Road Park" Proj; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to auth Proj; Designate Parks & Rec to oversee Proj. (Dist 2-Self) (Sidman) (C/M Self)

*Approve

 

 

 

 

2007-498

ORD Approp $200,000 from ETR Bond for Design/Build "Fanning Island Park" Proj to include Walk/Exercise Path, Playscape, Pavilion, Picnic Facilities & Parking; Amend Ord 2005-789-E (CIP) to auth Proj; Auth Carryover of Funds from FY to FY; Designate Parks & Rec to oversee Proj. (Dist 11-Alvarez) (Sidman) (C/M Alvarez)

*Amend/Approve

 Amendment adds name to be appropriated to area in bill.

 

 

 

 

2007-499

ORD Approp $160,000 from Council Dist ETR Bonds Funds & Var Accts for Extension, Ongoing Repair & Maint to Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall; Auth Carryover of Funds to FY 2007-2008; Amend Ord 2006-789-E to auth Proj. (Sidman) (C/M Alvarez, Corrigan, Clark, Copeland, Davis, Graham, Jenkins, Jones, Lockett-Felder, Ray, Self, Shad & Yates)

*Approve

 

 

2007-500

ORD Approp $100,000 from ETR Series 2004 (Autumn Bonds) to help fund Constrn of Bldg for Youth Crisis Center, Inc; Finding Municipal Purpose; Waive Requiremts of Autumn Bond re Use on City Propty & Open to Public; Require Compliance with Sec 105.315 & Chapt 118, Parts 1, 3, 4 & 5, Ord Code, unless Waived; Designate Public Works to oversee Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (Sidman) (C/M Yates)

*Amend/Approve

 Amendment attaches a revised agreement with correct parties and amount.

                                 

               

 2007-504

ORD Approp $102,790.62 ($88,249.62 Grant from Dept of Elder Affairs/NE Fla Area Agcy on Aging, Inc & $14,541 City Match) for Relief In-Home Proj of the Independent Living Prog; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Approp 20% Addnl Grant Funds if Rcvd. (BT 07-131) (RC 07-675) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

 

 

2007-506

ORD Approp $530,000 from FDOT for Constrn of "Cecil Field Greenway Trail-South" Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2006-2007; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to auth Proj; Apv Local Agcy Agreemt with FDOT; Designate Public Works Dept to oversee Pro. (BT 07-135) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

 

 

2007-507

ORD Approp $636,000 from FDOT for Constrn of "Cecil Field Greenway Trail-North" Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2006-2007; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to auth Proj; Apv Local Agcy Agreemt with FDOT; Designate Public Works Dept to oversee Pro. (BT 07-139) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

2007-524

ORD Auth Amend to Economic Dev Sublease dtd 8/17/98 with Northrop Grumman Systems Corp to Delete Certain Facilities at Cecil Commerce Ctr & Removal of Tools & Equipmt at their expense. (McCain) (Req of JEDC)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

2007-529

ORD Approp $33,206 Continuation Grant from Corp for Natl & Community Svc for the Fla Alzheimer's Volunteer Opportunity Respite Senior Companion Prog for 7/1/07 - 6/30/08. (BT 07-130) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

2007-530

ORD Approp $161,910.62 of Home Prog Income for Misc Sales & Charges for the Home Headstart to Home Ownership Prog for Assistance to Individuals & Families of Low to Moderate Income.; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008. (BT 07-140) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

 

 

2007-541

ORD Auth Economic Dev Agreemt among City, JEDC & International Baler Corp for Expansion of its Manufacturing Facility at 5400 Rio Grande Ave; Approp $250,000 from NW Jax Economic Dev Trust Fund for a $75,000 Infrastructure Improvemt Grant & $175,000 Site Dev Loan; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Designate JEDC as Monitor. (Dist 10-Jones) (McCain) (Req of JEDC)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

2007-542

ORD Approp $161,286.16 ($36,286.16 from Equestrian Ctr Capital Improvemt Trust Fund & $125,000 from Cecil Field Trust Fund - Parks & Rec for Anticipated Cost Overruns for Equestrian Ctr Phase II Proj; Amend Ord 2005-789-E (CIP) to auth said Proj. (Dist 12-Davis) (BT 07-146) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

 

2007-543

 

ORD Declaring Surplus a 2001 Chevrolet Lumina Valued at $3,600 & Auth Transfer to City of Baldwin at No Cost; Waiving Conflicting Provisions of Chapt 122, Part 8, Ord Code; Providing for Reverter; Waiving Council Rule 3.102(g) that Requires a Certificate of Compliance from Director of Procuremt. (Dist 11-Alvarez) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

2007-544

ORD Approp $348,128 from Spec Council Contingency - JCC Fund for (1) $60,000 - Don Brewer Ctr's Virtual School Readiness Incubator Training; (2) $20,000 - Literacy Progs Provided to JCC by the Fla Institute of Education & (3) $268,168 - Early Literacy Quality Teams for 7/1/07 - 9/30/07. (BT 07-136) (RC 07-640 & 07-641) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

 

 

2007-545

ORD Approp $142,588 from Jax Children's Comm Rsv Fund for (1) $42,588 - JCC Family Involvemt Prog for 7/1/07 - 9/30/07 & (2) $100,000 Increase for JCC 2007 Summer Camp Prog. (BT 07-137) (RC 07-642) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

 

 

2007-549

ORD Approp $100,000 from Dist 7 Bond Funds to Bridge of NE Fla, Inc for a Mini Bus to Transport Prog Participants & for Capital Equipmt & Fixtures for Media Arts Ctr in the Teen Epicenter at Beaulah Beal Young Parents Ctr for Computer Training & Homework Help; Providing Reverter; Finding Municipal Purpose; Waive Requiremts of Bond Ord re Use on Public Propty; Require Compliance with Sec 106.315 & Chapt 118, Parts 1, 3, 4 & 5, Ord Code, unless Otherwise Waived; Req Mayor to Appt Community Svcs Dept to Oversee Proj. (Dist 7-Lockett-Felder) (Rohan) (C/M Lockett-Felder)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

 

 

2007-550

ORD Approp $100,000 from Executive Operating Rsv - Joint (Mayor/Council) for Speech & Language Svcs thru Early Intervention at Jax Children's Comm's Brewer Early Learning & Prof Dev Ctr; Finding a Public & Municipal Purpose; Waiving Compliance with Provisions of Chapt 118, Ord Code. (Rohan) (C/M Lockett-Felder)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

 

 

2007-551

ORD Approp $140,000 from BJP Dist 7 Discretionary Funds for Partial Funding of Phase III Constrn for Planning Dist 2 Town Center (Arlington Rd) Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Providing for Reverter; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to auth Addnl Funding of Proj; Provide Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Rohan) (C/M Lockett-Felder)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

 

 

2007-552

ORD Renaming Harts Rd Park at 15597 Harts Rd to "Eartha H. Napoleon Park"; Provide for Parks & Rec to Oversee making all necessary Changes. (Rohan) (C/M Lockett-Felder)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

 

 

2007-553

ORD Approp $15,500 from Exec Operating Rsv - Joint (Mayor/Council) for 2007 Film Festival; Requiring Compliance with Applicable Provision of Chapt 118, Ord Code. (Sidman) (C/M Jenkins)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

 

 

2007-590

ORD Approp $150,000 from Ofc of Faith & Community Based Partnerships to provide $100,000 for 100 Students in the Seeds of Change Summer Jobs Prog & $50,000 in Match Funds to JSEB for Costs of Employing Addnl Students & Misc Purchases to aid the Summer Jobs Prog; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 07-152) (RC 07-732) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

*Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

                                 

                                 

John J. Jackson, Council Research Division

(904)630-1729