JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

 

October 20, 2008

2:00 P.M.

 

City Council Chamber

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance: Chairman Michael Corrigan, Committee Members Art Graham, Stephen Joost (arr. 2:05), Jack Webb, Warren Jones and Clay Yarborough (arr. 2:04)

Excused: Council Member Daniel Davis

Guests: Council Member Glorious Johnson

 

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.  2006-883

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-Holt) (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)

 

    6/17/2008 TEU Withdraw 6-0

 

 

WITHDRAW 4-0

 

 

Council Members Yarborough and Joost arrive.

3.  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

 

4.  2007-1005

ORD Creating Chapt 113 (Gifts to City) Establishing Method & Means of City to Accept Donations of $500,000 or more, Other Monetary Donations, Gifts of Personal Propty & Gifts to the Executive & Legislative Branches of Govt of Tickets & Admissions to Events & Travel. (Rohan) (C/M Lee)

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

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/1/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

5.  2007-1207

ORD Directing the Preservation & Relocation of Fire Station #5 at 347 Riverside Ave, Consistent with Contractual Obligations with Fidelity National Financial, Inc; Provide for Study & Recommendation for Relocation to be Completed by 3/31/08. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

Council Member Johnson explained that the study process is already underway and can be completed by the end of the year.  Council Member W. Jones stated that several sites for relocation of the station are already being considered.  In response to a question from Council Member Joost, Deputy CAO Kerri Stewart stated that the results of the study will indicate what course of action will be taken and when.

 

SUBSTITUTE to

1.       Requires Mayor to designate a department to engage in a study to recommend the fiscal, responsible and practical feasibility of relocating Fire Station #5.

2.       Study to be completed and submitted to Council no later than December 31, 2008.

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS SUBSTITUTED 5-1 (Joost)

 

 

6.  2007-1302

ORD Auth an Agreemt with Beach Boulevard Venture, LLC ("Beach") for Beach to Construct a Regional Stormwater Retention Pond for Benefit of Sandalwood Canal Flood Control Proj, City is to obtain Permits & Pay $2,000,000 for Required Mitigation based on 16.52 Acres of Wetland Impact. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/08

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    1/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/3/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

DEFER

 

7.  2008-538

ORD Auth Amended & Restated Landfill Operation & Constrn Agreemt with Trail Ridge Landfill, Inc, Exempting the Agreemt from, or Waiving, the Provisions of Part 2 (Supplies, Contractual Svcs & Capital Improvemts) & Part 3 (Prof Svcs Contracts) of Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code to allow Execution of Agreemt without Competitive Bidding &/or Proposal Procedures due to (1) Council Apv of this Agreemt), (2) Contractor's Knowledge & Experience with this Facility & (3) the Requiremt for Contractor or City to Competitively Bid Constrn of New Landfill Facility when the Appropriate Landfill Permits are Obtained & the Permit Requiremts & Specifications are Known. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/22/08

 

1. 6/24/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    7/14/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/15/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/22/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU (Per CP 9-9-08 rereferred to R, F, TEU)

 

    9/2/2008 F Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

    9/3/2008 TEU Sub/Rerefer 4-0

 

 

R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

8.  2008-656

RESO Adopting Jax Fire & Rescue Dept's List of Improvements Detailed in their Study Report dtd 7/14/08 & Designating the 1st 5 yrs of Appendix "C" as the Fire & Rescue Station Capital Prog. (Alderson) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 8/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    8/18/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/18/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/26/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

    9/2/2008 PHS Approve 6-0

 

 

DEFER

 

9.  2008-698

ORD Auth 2nd Renewal & 3rd Amend to Cooperative Agreemt bet City (For & On Behalf of JSO) with Duval County School Bd for the School Resource Officer Prog to Increase Max Indebtedness of DCSB for 2008-2009 School FY to $3,900,000. (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/26/08

 

1. 8/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

    8/18/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/18/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/19/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/26/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS, RCD

 

    9/2/2008 PHS Approve 4-0

 

 

DEFER

 

10.  2008-721

ORD Approp $2,489,430; (1) $300,000 from Tree Mitigation & Related Expense-Charter for a County-Wide Park Canopy Study; (2) $2,189,430 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for Landscaping &/or Tree Planting in Riverside/Avondale ($151,790); $147,665 in Dellwood Ave Neighborhoods; $250,000 for East Side of Springfield; $111,925 for the S-Line; $28,050 for Golfair Corridor & $1,500,000 for County-Wide Tree Planting; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to Auth Priority 1 Status for Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 08-165) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/9/08

 

1. 8/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/3/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/9/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

The committee engaged in considerable discussion with staff of the Office of General Counsel and Public Works Department about the appropriate uses of the Tree Mitigation Fund and the merits of using the fund for studies vs. tree planting.  Urban Forester Don Robertson stated that the $300,000 for the canopy study will be directed at examining trees in the city’s parks and will be a continuation of the tree canopy studies previously done in Riverside and Avondale, Springfield, San Marco and Mandarin.  The studies will catalog tree condition, flag diseased or damaged trees needing removal, and locate new or replacement planting locations.  Council Member Joost emphasized the city’s failure to properly maintain the trees it plants and the need to either amend the legislative authorization of the Tree Protection Trust Fund to permit the use of more than the current 10% of revenues for maintenance purposes, or to find another source of funds for maintenance.

 

DEFER

 

 

11.  2008-724

ORD Approp $215,000 from "Replace Fire Station #5" & New Fire Station #59" (Completed Projs) to add Funding for Constrn of a Spec Equipmt Storage Bldg for Fire Station #4 at 639 W Duval St; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to Auth Revised Status of said Projs. (Dist 9-W. Jones) (BT 08-170) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/9/08

 

1. 8/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    9/2/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/9/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

 

DEFER

 

12.  2008-821

ORD Auth 3rd Amend to Redevelopmt Agreemt with JEDC & H.O.P.E. Inc. of Jax, & INOC, LLC, which Agreemt was Auth by Ord 2001-1113-E & which Amend Auth Revised Timeline for Proj Deliverables to allow Completion of I-95/Clark Rd Interchange. (Alderson) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/23/08

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: TEU (Per CP 9-23-09 added to RCD, F, R)

 

    9/16/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/23/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;  TEU, R, F, RCD

 

 

R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

13.  2008-828

ORD Approp $153,562 ($115,172 from Fla Div of Emerg Mgmt [FDEM] & $38,390 from Hurricane Loss Mitigation Prog) as Reimbursemt for Design of Northwest Community Ctr; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010; Auth Execution of Hazard Mitigation Grant for said Ctr with FDEM; Amend Ord 2008-555-E (CIP) to add Funding for Proj; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 08-184) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/14/08

 

1. 9/23/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    10/6/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/7/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/14/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

AMEND to

1.       Correct CIP to reflect previous appropriation and name correction.

2.       Correct project name & number in bill & BT.

3.       Clarify and direct act. To make correction necessary to identify project as “NW Community Center” and consolidate names and delete duplicates.

4.       Reimburses City for cost associated with designing facility as a storm shelter for the community.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 6-0

 

 

14.  2008-830

ORD Approp $858,712.72 from JEDC to fund FY 2007-2008 Metropolitan Parking Solutions Dev Loan Pymt. (BT 08-186) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/14/08

 

1. 9/23/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    10/6/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/7/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/14/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

In response to a question from Council Member Yarborough the committee discussed the history of the parking garage agreements and the City’s obligation to MPS to provide a stipulated return on investment through annual appropriation until such time as garage revenues are sufficient to meet the obligation.

 

AMEND to

1.       Attach MPS, LLC development loan statement and loan request/repayment to bill.

2.       Total development loan payments to MPS including this billing - $6,151,452

3.       Request for period 1-1-2008 → 6-30-08 = $2113, 388. $1,254,676 previously budgeted.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

 

15.  2008-831

ORD Auth to Submit the Huguenot Memorial Park Mgmt Plan to FDEP Acquisition & Restoration Council (ARC) for ARC's Apv, a Condition Precedent to City's Leasing of Lands from Fla Bd of Trustees of Internal Improvemt Fund & Army Corps of Engineers as City is Required to Operate said Park Pursuant to Mgmt Plan apvd by ARC; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/14/08

 

1. 9/23/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD, JWW

 

    10/6/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/7/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/9/2008 JWW Approve 8-0

 

2. 10/14/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

The committee discussed the staffing and revenue needs of Huguenot Park and were informed by Nathan Rezeau of the Recreation and Community Services Department that at present the Huguenot Park expenditures are still being subsidized by revenue from Hanna Park.  The proposed management plan was carefully worded to state the City’s desire to assign additional staff to Huguenot Park, but not to absolutely commit to funding the positions.  Council Member Graham complimented the department on working through a very contentious planning process and developing a management plan that, while it may not satisfy everyone, seems to have generally satisfied all of the competing constituencies.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

16.  2008-832

ORD re JAA & Runway Extensions at Craig Field; Auth Gen Counsel to Retain Spec Council to Advocate Council's Opposition to a Runway Extension at Craig Airport, Pursuant to Sec 108.505(c), Ord Code; Auth Engagemt of Spec Council at Rate Not to Exceed $225/Hr & $35,000 Total. (Rohan) (C/M Bishop, Holt, Yarborough, Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/14/08

 

1. 9/23/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    10/6/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/7/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/14/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

DEFER

 

17.  2008-834

ORD Auth an Interlocal Agreemt with Town of Baldwin for Life Support & Fire Svcs; Auth Oversight by Fire & Rescue Dept. (McArthur) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/14/08

 

1. 9/23/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

    10/6/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/6/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/7/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/14/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

AMEND to

1.       Add to bill statement indicating all reimbursements received will be deposited into the general fund in order to offset expense of personnel.

2.       City will provide 3 firefighters and 3 engineers to Baldwin and will be reimbursed for the costs associated with the 3 firefighters (approx $165, 303).

3.       PFPF to receive state excise tax on insurance premium from Baldwin.

 

RECOMMED APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

 

18.  2008-845

RESO Apv Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth of Homeowner Mortgage Rev Bonds of $40,000,000 to Purchase Mortgage Loans Originated by Participating Local Lending Institutions for Purchase or Rehab of New or Existing Owner-Occupied Single Family Residences, or Purchasing Securities for that Purpose, or Refunding Outstanding Bonds issued for that Purpose. (Chastain) (Req of Jax Housing Finance Auth)

Public Hearing Pursuant Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code, by JHFA - 9/19/08

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

19.  2008-846

RESO Expressing City's Support for the Duval County Beach Renourishmt Prog & Willingness to Continue as Local Sponsor of the Shore Protection Proj to Provide Necessary Local Cost Share for Constrn & Monitoring of Proj. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

20.  2008-848

ORD Auth an Intergovernmental Cooperative Mgmt Agreemt with St Johns River Water Mgmt Dist as Joint Purchasers of the Julington Durbin Creek Preserve; City to Manage Public Access & Recreation; SJRWMD to Manage Natural Resources. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

21.  2008-850

ORD Approp Addnl $50,029 ($49,299 from Fla Dept of Health & Human Svcs & $730 thru Realignmt of Travel Expenditures) to Jax Children's Comm Spec Rev Grant Fund - Refugee Child Care Prog; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-187) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

22.  2008-851

ORD re Continuation Grant; Auth 3rd Amend to 2006-2007 Duval Soil & Water Misc Approp Contract to 9/30/09, which allows Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Waive Sec 118.301(a)(5), Ord Code, re Approp Process & Timeliness of Funds Use; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: R, F,RCD

 

 

R: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

23.  2008-897

RESO Certifying List of Errors, Discounts & Insolvencies on Tax Roll for Year 2007 Non-Ad Valorem Assessmts; Certifying List of Errors, Double Assessmts, Discounts & Insolvencies on Tax Roll for Year 2007. (Sidman) (Finance)

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

24.  2008-900

ORD Approp $75,000 from Community Planning Div. Professional Srvcs for Study of Manatee Habitat & Usage & Human Usage of St. Johns River, Auth Contract w/Jacksonville University, Invoking Exception of Chapt 126.107(G) to allow City to Direct Contract w/Jacksonville University for Manatee Study, Procuremt Directive Providing Planning & Dev. Dept Oversight. (Sidman) (C/M Bishop)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD, JWW

 

 

R: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

25.  2008-911

ORD re Favorable Consideration in Employment for Ex-Offenders, Creating New Pt 6 (Ex-Offender Consideration & Opportunity) to Chapt 116 (Employees & Employee Benefits), Ord Code, to Provide Favorable Consideration in Employment for Certain Ex-Offenders, Requiring Estabmt of rules by Human Resources Div., Exempting Favorable Consideration from Prohibitions set Forth in Sec 400.215 (B), Ord Code, Amend Pt 1 (General Regulations) of Chapt 126 (Procurement Code) by Creating New Sec 126.111 (Ex-Offender Re-Entry Requiremts to Require Certain City Contractors to Agree to Identify Potential Job Opportunities that May be Available for Ex-Offenders & to Report to & Cooperate with City re Ex-Offender Re-entry Opportunities. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: R, F,PHS

 

 

R: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

26.  2008-912

ORD Auth COJ's Purchase & Acquisition of Parcel of Propty at 12003 Brady Rd., 5.5± Acres, from George T. Howell, Jr. & his Wife Shirley L. Howell, for $900,000 in Accordance with Terms of COJ's Standard Real Estate Div. Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreemt, After Review by Office of General Counsel for Developmt as a Park, Approp $900,000 from Council Dist 6 Better Jax River City Renaissance, Autumn Bonds & Parks & Rec Capital Acquisition & Maint. Funds. (Dist 6-Webb) (Rohan) (C/M Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

27.  2008-916

ORD Approp $25,000 from ETR Bonds, Series 2004 (Autumn Bonds) from Council Dist. 8 Excise Tax Rev Bond Acct to Provide Funding to First Tee of Jax, Inc. to Contribute Towards Constrn of Learning Center, Finding Municipal Purpose, Waiving Requiremts of Autumn Bond, Ord 2004-998-E, as Amend by 2005-1044-E & Sec 106.315, Ord Code that Bond Funds be Used on City Propty & be Open to Public, Auth Execution of 1st Amend to Grant Fund Agreemt with First Tee & 1st Amend to Lease, Sublease & Constrn Agreemt with DCSB & First Tee of Jax, Inc., Providing for Reverter / Default Provisions, Appt Dept of Public Works to Oversee Proj. (Dist 8-Lee) (Sidman) (C/M Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

R: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

28.  2008-918

ORD Amend Ord 2008-555-E re FY 2008-2009 Budget, Striking Pt IV, JAA & Replace with New Pt IV, JAA, Amending 2008-2013 5-yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2008-555-E to Remove all Projs Relating to Craig Airport Runway Extension from CIP, Estab Special Council Contingency Acct. (Sidman) (C/P Fussell & CM Bishop)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

29.  2008-920

ORD Approp $153,011.17 from Trail Ridge Mitigation Funds ($12,741.30 for Design Professional Engineering Fees, Public Works Internal Charges, & $140,269.87 HDR Engineering, Inc. Proj & Design Fees) for Maxville Park Expansion Phase I, Amend Ord 2008-555-E (CIP) for "Maxville Park Expansion - Phase I" Proj, Providing for Procurement Directive; Designate Rec & Community Svcs Dept to Oversee Proj Funding. (Sidman) (C/M Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: F,R,RCD

 

 

R: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

30.  2008-924

ORD Apv Memo of Agreemt bet JEDC, City & JAA re Cooperative & Complementary Dev Activity at Cecil Commerce Ctr; Designate JEDC as MOA Monitor. (Alderson) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD, Seaport & Airport Spec Comm

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

31.  2008-925

ORD Approp $5,000 from Environmental Protection Fund to Pay for Students & Members of Public to Attend the 2008 Florida Coastal School of Law/Jacksonville Univ. Environmental Summit; Waiving Secs 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Ord Code; Request Emerg Apv. (BT 09-012) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/08

 

1. 10/14/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Vince Seibold, Chief of Environmental Quality, explained that the emergency is being requested because the event is taking place in early November before the first Council meeting of that month.  The funds will subsidize registration fees to allow students and the general public to attend the Environmental Summit, the topic of which is “Water Wars: Use ”.

 

R: Emergency/Approve

 

EMERGENCY to

1.       Subsidize registration fees to the 10th annual Environmental Summit to be held at JC.

2.       This year’s topic – “Water Wars: Use, Conflict and the Future”

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AN EMERGENCY 6-0

 

 

 

Deputy CAO Kerri Stewart distributed a draft policy developed by the administration covering the authorization of take home vehicles, assigned vehicles, and vehicle allowances.  The policy establishes a variety of formal criteria, currently lacking, to specify what employees and officials qualify for which levels of transportation assistance.  The administration looked at the vehicle policies of other jurisdictions and local agencies like the JEA.  The proposed policy only covers the departments reporting to the Mayor – it does not apply to the Constitutional officers or independent authorities.  The administration will return at the next Finance Committee meeting with a proposed ordinance to adopt the policy and to make amendments to the various sections of the Ordinance Code that address vehicle allowances or assignments.  The committee discussed whether or not to allow city vehicles to be driven home by employees who live out of the city.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:14 p.m.

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, City Council Research

630-1405

 

 

Posted 10.22.08

11:00 a.m.

 

 

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