JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

 

September 15, 2008

2:00 P.M.

 

City Council Chamber

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance: Chairman Michael Corrigan, Committee Members Daniel Davis, Art Graham, Stephen Joost, Jack Webb, Warren Jones and Clay Yarborough

Guests: Council President Fussell, Council Member Gaffney

 

The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m. Chairman Corrigan announced that the committee will take up the budget ordinance (2008-555) at the end of the meeting.

 

 

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-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

 

 

DEFER

 

4.  2006-1364

ORD Amend Sec 120.206(h), Ord Code, to Change Commencemt Date of COLA from April to January. (Dunham) (Req of Bd of Pension Trustees, Gen Employees)

Public Hearing Pursuant to  Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/12/06

 

1. 11/28/2006 CO  Introduced: F

 

    12/4/2006 F Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 4-0

 

2. 12/12/2006 CO PH AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

DEFER

 

5.  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

 

6.  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

 

 

DEFER

 

 

7.  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

 

 

 

8.  2008-372

ORD Declaring Surplus & Auth Conveyance to Operation New Hope Inc. for Constrn of Affordable Housing; Waiving Sec 122.424 (Appraisal/Assessed Value Over $25,000), Ord Code. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/08

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    5/19/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/19/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/19/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/27/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

 

R: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

9.  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

 

10.  2008-554

ORD Levying Annual Taxes on Real & Personal Propty in Gen Svcs Dist & Urban Svcs Dists for Calendar Yr 2008; Stating Percentage Decreases under the Rolled Back Rate. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065, F.S. - 9/9/08, 9/23/08

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

3. 9/9/2008 CO PH Contd to 9/23/08

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0

 

 

2008-555

Moved to end of agenda

 

 

 

 

12.  2008-556

ORD Adopt 5-Yr Prog for 2nd Gas Tax Funds for Roads for 2008-2009 FY. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/12/08

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/5/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/12/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0

 

 

13.  2008-557

ORD Increasing Principal Amt of Banking Funds Bonds Issued to not Exceed $339,619,287; Supplementing the Proj List to Revise Items of Capital Equipmt & Improvemts Auth to be Financed; Declaring Intent to Reimburse. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/12/08

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/12/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

AMEND to

1. to remove and replace exhibit with revised exhibit to reflect changes approved in budget ordinance substitute

2. change authorization amount to not to exceed $339,167,917 and $109,893,356 in bill.

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 6-0 (Davis absent)

 

 

14.  2008-581

ORD Apv Issuance & Sale by JEA of its Elec Syst Bonds and/or Subordinated Rev Bonds of $1,500,000,000 & $300,000,000 to Refinance Elec Syst Debt; Debt Instruments are Limited Obligations of JEA; Approp Funds from Sale of Debt. (Rogers Towers, P.A.) (Req of JEA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/12/08

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/12/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Helen Kehrt, JEA Finance Officer, explained that the bill authorizes the issuance of refunding bonds, but the JEA does not have a particular refinancing plan in mind at the moment.  It provides authorization to act in the future as market conditions warrant.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0

 

 

15.  2008-639

ORD Approp $550,000 from FDOT for Design & Constrn of Water Taxi Station at Alimacani Boat Ramp, Pursuant to Ord 2005-60-E & Results of "Feasibility Study: River Water Taxi Stations at Fort George River;" Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Implementing Ord 2005-60-E, which Auth said Expenditure after JWC Site Selection Study & Recommendation to Council; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to auth said Proj; Designate Parks & Community Svc Dept to Oversee Proj. (BT 08-161) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

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

 

    8/18/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/19/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to correct project name to Ft. George Water Taxi Station; correct bill CIP and BT for name and project #.

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 6-0 (Davis absent)

 

 

16.  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

 

 

BILL SUMMARY                             

 

DEFER

 

 

17.  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

 

18.  2008-703

ORD Repealing Sec 124.103 (Fee Schedule for Med Examiner Svcs & Records), Ord Code & Creating New Sec 124.103 to estab new Fees for Svcs & Records. (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 Only

 

 

DEFER

 

19.  2008-704

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Suwannee County for Reimbursemt of Med Examiner Svcs Performed by Dist IV Med Examiner. (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 Only

 

 

DEFER

 

20.  2008-705

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Lafayette County for Reimbursemt of Med Examiner Svcs Performed by Dist IV Med Examiner. (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 Only

 

 

DEFER

 

21.  2008-706

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Hamilton County for Reimbursemt of Med Examiner Svcs Performed by Dist IV Med Examiner. (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 Only

 

 

DEFER

 

 

22.  2008-707

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Columbia County for Reimbursemt of Med Examiner Svcs Performed by Dist IV Med Examiner. (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 Only

 

 

DEFER

 

 

23.  2008-708

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Nassau County for Reimbursemt of Med Examiner Svcs Performed by Dist IV Med Examiner. (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 Only

 

 

DEFER

 

 

24.  2008-709

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Clay County for Reimbursemt of Med Examiner Svcs Performed by Dist IV Med Examiner. (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 Only

 

 

DEFER

 

25.  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

 

 

DEFER

 

26.  2008-722

ORD Approp $70,000 from Public Works Art in Public Places Acct for Addnl Funds for Tillie Fowler Memorial to Cover Site Preparation, Including Foundation & Lighting Expenses, in Addition to Cost of Artwork, Providing Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009, Apv & Auth Mayor & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver Amend to Contract with Artist, City Contract #9248 & Other Documents & Take Further Action to Effectuate Purpose of Ord, Providing for City Oversight by Dept of Public Works (B.T. 08-171) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

27.  2008-723

ORD Approp $858,407.70 from Dept of Finance Retained Earnings to Return Excess Loss Provision Contributions to JEA. (BT 08-167) (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

 

    9/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Finance Director Mickey Miller explained that this is an annual action taken to refund excess contributions to the self-insurance fund made by the JEA, and the use of the returned funds falls within the purview of the JEA Board to determine its best use.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0

 

 

28.  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

 

29.  2008-725

ORD Approp $157,460.13 from Rsv for Fed Progs to Close Out the Mayport Ferry Sub-Fund. (BT 08-172) (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,TEU

 

    9/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/3/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0

 

 

30.  2008-726

ORD Transferring $15,780,950 BJP Transp Pay-Go Funding to Subsidies & Contributions to Other Govt (Sub-Object 8101) to Reflect Accounting Changes Required by 2nd Amend to the BJP Interlocal Agreemt with JTA. (BT 08-173) (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,TEU

 

    9/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/3/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

DEFER

 

31.  2008-727

ORD Approp $58,500 from Tree Mitigation Fund for Tree Planting & Landscaping for Boote Boulevard Tree Planting Proj; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 11-Holt) (McCain) (C/M Holt)

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

 

1. 8/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    9/2/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/3/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0

 

 

32.  2008-728

ORD Amend Sec 180.106 (Administration of the Duval County Job Opportunity Bank), Ord Code, to Remove Requiremt of Minimum Rsvs Deposited in the Trust Fund found in Sec 111.630, Prior to Award & Expenditure of Deposited Funds; Provide for Retroactivity to 1/1/08. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde)

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

 

1. 8/26/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

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

 

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

 

 

R: defer

 

DEFER

 

33.  2008-747

ORD Approp $1,583,188 from Jax Children's Comm to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant for "Team-Up After School" Progs for Children to Offset a Loss in Anticipated Grant Funds. (BT 08-  ) (Arpen) (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 Only

 

 

RECOMMEND WITHDRAWAL 7-0

 

 

34.  2008-748

ORD Apv Pymt of $70,000 as Settlemt of an Employmt Discrimination Claim made by Clyde Broughton, Jr. (Rohan) (Req of Gen Counsel)

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

 

1. 8/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,R

 

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

 

2. 9/9/2008 CO PH Only

 

 

R: amend/approve

 

Derrel Chatmon of the General Counsel’s Office stated that the $70,000 settlement involves an ADA accessibility case, and administrative changes have been made to preclude a recurrence of the alleged problem.  Peggy Sidman stated that the amendment to add an additional $130,000 provides the funding for several additional settlement agreements that are nearing completion.

 

AMEND(R) to increase the appropriation to $200,000 for additional claims settlements.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

35.  2008-749

ORD Auth Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Alenia North America, Inc for Proj in Brownfield Area of Cecil Commerce Center for Final Assembly by Company of the C-27J Spartan Cargo Plane for use by U.S. Army & Air Force for their Joint Cargo Aircraft Prog & Auth City Investmt in (1) QTI Match of $240,000; (2) Brownfield Bonus Match of $150,000 & (3) Rev Grant of $1,127,311; Recommend Apv by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business & as a Participant in the Brownfield Redev Bonus Refund Prog & Evidencing City Support of $390,000 with State Matches of $1,560,000 for Total of $1,950,900 for 300 Jobs; Designating JEDC as Contract Monitor. (Alderson) (Req of JEDC)

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 Only

 

 

AMEND to

1.       correct REV grant payout period to 10 yrs.

2.       change base year for REV grant to 2009

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 6-1 (Yarborough opposed)

 

 

36.  2008-757

ORD Approp $70,000 from Handicapped Parking Trust Fund to Military Affairs, Veterans & Disabled Svcs Div of Department of Recreation & Community Svcs to Provide Funding for Ongoing Misc & Emerg Client Assistance to Persons with Disabilities, Including but not Limited to, Interpreting Svcs, Parking Citation Class, Smoke Detectors for Hearing Impaired, Wheelchair Repairs, Constrn of Wheelchair Ramps & Home Modification,Providing Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009, Requiring Dept to Provide Report to Council Auditors by 11/30/2008, & Every 6 Mos thereafter (B.T. 08-168). (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

37.  2008-759

ORD Estab Honorary Street Designation & Installation of Roadway Memorial Marker on Greenland Rd within 1 Mile of Mandarin High School, Honoring Legacy of & Recognizing Achievements of Coach Jermaine "J.D." Hall, Providing Conformance with Pt I (General Provisions) of Chapt 745, Ord Code, Approp $200 from Special Council Contingency Acct for Installation of Memorial Marker; Waiving Requiremts of Sec 745.105 (b), Ord Code, Regarding Review by 911 Emerg Addressing Advisory Committee & Review by Historic Preservation Commission, Waiving Requiremts of Sec 745.105(e)(2), Ord Code, Regarding Persons who Honorary Street Designation May be Named After; Directing Legislative Services to Forward Ord to Planning & Dev Dept. (Dist 6 -Webb) (Shaw) (C/M Webb, Fussell, Johnson)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

38.  2008-765

ORD Approp $5,500 from CSX/Grand Park Community Reserve to Paxon Baseball to Purchase Refurbished Mower & Warranty thereon for Paxon Baseball Athletic Fields, Invoking Sec Chapt 126.107(G), Purchasing Code, to Allow City to Purchase Refurbished Mower Directly from Statewide Turf Equipmt. (Sidman) (C/M W. Jones)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: F, RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND

 REREFER

 

39.  2008-805

ORD Approp $1,020,366.42 from & to Various Accts to Provide Funding for Rsrv Acct as Required by Redevelopmt Agreemt dated 9/14/04, Apv by Ord 2004-274-E, Providing Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009, Providing Oversight by JEDC (B.T. 08-181). (Alderson) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

40.  2008-806

ORD Apv & Auth Economic Developmt Agreemt with JEDC & Magenta Corporation, LTD., to Support Location of Developer's North American Headquarters in Jacksonville, FL (The "Project"), Recommending Apvl of Developer by State of Florida Office of Tourism, Trade & Economic Development as QTI Business Pursuant to Sec 288.106, F.S., Evidencing Commitment of City Support in Amt not Exceeding $17,600 as Local Financial Support Under qualified Target Industry Tax Refund Prog Payable Over Mult Yrs per Guidelines set by STate Office of Tourism, Trade & Economic Development, with State Match of $70,400 for Total City & State QTI Amt of $88,000 for 11 Jobs, Apv & Auth Documents by Mayor, Corp Secretary & Exec Secretary, Auth Apvl of Technical Amendmts by Exec Dir. of JEDC, Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by Developer. (Alderson) (Req of JEDC)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

AMEND to correct redevelopment agreement date creation to 12/31/09 thru 12/31/11

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 6-1 (Yarborough opposed)

 

 

41.  2008-807

ORD Transferring $2,405,000 ($1,255,000 in Previously Approp Internal Svc Allocations within Banking Fund & $1,150,000 within Fleet Management's Operating Budget) for Fuel Funding Requiremts, Providing Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009 (B.T. 08-160) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

42.  2008-808

ORD Approp $4,720,391 by Reclassifying Repaymt of Jaguar Loans from Cash Carryforwards to Transfer to Fund Bal to Enable Fund Bal in Subfund 322 - General Capital Projs to Increase Principal Amt Paid Back Pursuant to Ords 2003-876-E & 2004-338-E (B.T. 08-179). (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

43.  2008-813

ORD Apv & Auth Lease Agreemt with Witten & Witten, P.A. for 2,623 sq ft of Space in Ed Ball Bldg, for Dentist Office at Current Market Rent Rate for 7-yr Term. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

44.  2008-816

ORD Approp $335,610.84 ($135,610.84 from Florida Dept of Environmental Protection thru FL Recreation Development Assistance Prog & $200,000 in City Matching Funds from Rsv for Federal Progs) for Development of Pickwick Park, Providing Funds Carryover to Subsequent FYs, Apv & Auth FRDAP Grant Award Agreemt for Pickwick Park Proj, Amend 2008-2013 5-yr CIP Apv by Ord 2008-555-E to Add funding to Existing Scope of "Pickwick Park Phase II" Proj, Providing Oversight by Dept of Rec & Community Srvcs (B.T. 08-175) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

45.  2008-817

ORD Approp $335,610.84 ($135,610.84 from FL Dept of Environmental Protection thru FL Recreation Developmt Assistance Prog (FRDAP) & $200,000 in City Matching Funds from rsv for Federal Progs) to Fund Yancey Park, Providing Funds Carryover to Subsequent FYs, Apv & Auth FRDAP Grant Award Agreemt for Yancey Park Proj with FL Dept of Environmental Protection, Amend 2008-2013 5-yr CIP Apv by Ord 2008-555-E to Add Funding to Existing Scope of "Yancey Park" Proj, Providing Oversight by Dept of Rec & Community Services (B.T. 08-174). (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

46.  2008-818

ORD Approp $250,000 from Repairs & Maint Acct to Other Constrn Costs Acct for  Dredging at Marine One Fire Station, Providing Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010. (BT 180) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

47.  2008-819

ORD Approp $696,775 from JCC Fund Bal to 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant for Funding to Cover Costs Associated with Continuing Funding of Team-Up After-School Progs for Children to Offset Loss in Anticipated Grant Funds, Requesting Emerg Passage (B.T. 08-182) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: R, F, PHS

 

 

R: amend/read 2nd and rerefer

 

AMEND to remove emergency language

 

RECOMMEND READ 2ND AND REREFER AS AMENDED

 

 

48.  2008-820

ORD Approp $383,109 in U.S. Dept of Education Grant Funds, Carried Forward from Prior Yrs to JCC Special Revenue Grant Fund - 21st Century Community Learning Centers to Allow Team-Up Progs at 6 Sites to Continue Operations thru 9/30/08, Providing Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009, Requesting Emerg Passage (B.T. 08-183) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: R, F, PHS

 

 

R: amend/read 2nd and rerefer

 

AMEND to remove emergency language

 

RECOMMEND READ 2ND AND REREFER AS AMENDED

 

 

49.  2008-822

ORD Approp $487,590 from Community Developmt Div Lapsed Funds for FY 2005-2006 & 2006-2007 to Citywide Community Ctr Public Facility Proj, to Fund Park Expansion & Gymnasium at Charles "Boobie" Clark Community Ctr, to Complete total Cost of $1,000,000, Amend 2007-2012 CIP Apv By Ord 2007-314-E to Provide Addnl Funding for "NW Community Center" Proj. (BT 152) (McArthur) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 9/9/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

Budget wrap-up

 

All references from this point refer to the Council Auditor’s handout “Finance Committee Budget Items – September 15, 2008” unless otherwise noted.

 

Duval County Tourist Development Council

p. 1 increase the line item for support of the Florida/Georgia football game from the proposed $75,000 to $85,000 – approved.

 

Information Technology Division

pp. 2-5 Kirk Sherman indicated that his staff had met with the administration and ITD regarding the proposed capitalization of salaries and benefits in the software development area.  The administration agrees to phase out the practice for next year’s budget and agrees not to capitalize salaries for feasibility studies and program conceptualization and design.  Council Member Webb suggested the need for a mechanism to formalize and enforce what is, in essence, a “gentlemen’s agreement.”  Mr. Sherman stated that the proof will be year’s budget proposal which should not include such salary and benefit capitalization.

 

The committee asked questions of ITD Director Kevin Holzendorf about several of the projects on the proposed list of software development projects, including the City Council’s lobbyist registration database and the Paper Clip attachment and scanning implementation, and indicated that they felt the project list needed further examination and justification before approval. 

p. 2  recommendations #1-5 tentatively approved.

p. 4 recommendation #6 tentatively approved; recommendation #7 tentatively approved, with software development projects totaling $925,807 placed below the line in a Designated Special Council Contingency to be submitted by ITD for funding by future appropriation ordinance(s).

p. 5 recommendation #8 tentatively approved.

 

Tax Collector’s Office

CAO Alan Mosley informed the committee that he did not convene the IT Procurement Committee as discussed at the last Finance budget hearing because the funding source being proposed is under the control of the Tax Collector, not the City, and because the systems being proposed are not systems that would be supported by ITD.  He therefore did not think it appropriate to convene the committee which would likely have had very expertise or experience in the technology under consideration and consequently little insight into the appropriateness of the proposed purchases.  He did meet with ITD Director Holzendorf who agreed that the proposed purchases seemed reasonable.

 

Allison Luker of the Tax Collector’s Office explained the source of the funding for the requested purchases – an interest earnings account that accrues the interest on the funds deposited with the Tax Collector before they are transferred to the agency or department for whom they were collected.  The disbursements are made on differing schedules depending on legislative authorization or service contracts that relate to each entity, but generally vary between every 2-3 days and once per week. The fund accrues approximately $1 million per year and currently contains approximately $4.8 million, of which the proposed expenditure of $1.71 million represents about 35%.  Ms. Luker stated that the interest earnings carry over from year to year and are requested for appropriation on an occasional, as-needed basis by the Tax Collector to undertake capital projects (i.e. build-out of new branch offices, purchase of new technology) for the benefit of the citizens and the agencies that utilize the Tax Collector’s services.  This interest earnings account allows these sorts of capital improvements to be made without requesting a capital allocation from the City in the annual budget. 

 

The committee discussed whether the interest earnings on the deposited funds should be retained by the Tax Collector or rebated to the department/agency whose funds generated the interest.  Ms. Luker estimated that the City’s funds generate approximately 60% of the interest earnings, the School Board another 20-30%, and other smaller entities (Beaches and Baldwin, SJRWMD, FIND) the remainder. 

 

p.6  Motion (Joost): tentatively approve the expenditure of $1,711,478 as requested by the Tax Collector for 3 technology projects and refer the use of the remaining $3 million balance in the interest earnings account to the Finance Subcommittee on Audit and Performance to consider and make recommendations for the most appropriate use or rebate methodology.

 

Fire and Rescue Department

Motion: tentatively approve a carry-forward of $272,000 in capital funds for purchase of computers – approved.

 

Public Service Grants

Motion: in the list of Public Service Grant recipients change the name of “Volunteer Jacksonville” to “HandsOn Jacksonville” and change the name of Cerebral Palsy of Northeast Florida” to “New Heights of Northeast Florida” – approved.

 

Solid Waste Division

CAO Alan Mosley explained that the pending Trail Ridge Landfill operating and expansion agreement is a result of protracted negotiation between the City and Trail Ridge Landfill Inc. over the terms under which the company could continue to operate and expand the City’s only Class 1 sanitary landfill.  The entire site is 987 acres within which Trail Ridge operates a working cell of approximately 130 acres.  The company claims that its original operating agreement with the City from the early 1990s gives the company the right to operate the site until the entire acreage is filled to capacity; the City disagrees.  The compromise agreement that is the subject of separate legislation (2008-538) would allow Trail Ridge to operate the entire site throughout its lifespan in return for a mutually-agreeable tipping fee that will give the City rate certainty for years to come.  Negotiations are not yet complete but appear to be on track for a mutually agreeable settlement.

pp. 7-11 tentatively approve the division’s budget with a $2 million extraordinary lapse within the Public Works General Fund budget to account for the landfill contract not being complete, and an offsetting $2 million in a Designated Special Council Contingency Fund to be restored when the landfill contract is approved.

 

Jacksonville Journey

pp. 12-15

Chairman Corrigan distributed and explained a proposed Finance Committee amendment to the Jacksonville Journey portion of the budget that would allocate 16,640 temporary hours to the Jacksonville Journey; provide for the deletion of references to the Jacksonville Journey Foundation and instead create a Jacksonville Journey Oversight Committee; approve a list of Jacksonville Journey appropriations listed on Schedule AG; prohibit transfers between component programs listed on Schedule AG without further Council approval; require all Jax Journey funds (except CIP funds and Sheriff’s Office appropriations) to be accounted for in separate sub-funds which shall lapse at the end of each year (except CIP funds) and all unencumbered funds shall be swept into the General Fund at the conclusion of the fiscal year; prohibit the use of Jax Journey funds for operation of Children’s Commission programs; and require monthly written status reports on Jacksonville Journey implementation to the Finance Committee and Council Auditor.

 

The Oversight Committee would be composed of 9 members appointed jointly by the Mayor and Council President and confirmed by the Council to staggered terms.  One of the members appointed to an initial term of 2 years shall be appointed as Chair of the committee for those two years.  The committee shall be charged with the responsibility to: 1)develop a measurement and reporting system for use of Jacksonville Journey funds: 2) issue an annual report card on the success of the Journey programs; 3) make annual recommendations on programs to be funded based on prior year’s performance; 4) continue data gathering and public policy innovation for refinement and improvement of the Journey program; and 5) advocate for the investment of new public and private funds and the development of new state and federal policy initiatives to ensure a safer city.

 

The committee vigorously debated various mechanisms for evaluating agencies and programs requesting funding and for allocating funds to the most productive and effective proposals.  Dolly Dillon of the Jacksonville Children’s Commission explained the 100 point ranking scale used to evaluate all current applicants for Children’s Commission competitive funding.

 

Motion (Davis): limit use of Jacksonville Journey funds to agencies ranked in the top 50% of applications submitted to the Jacksonville Children’s Commission;

 

Amendment (Webb): also allow the Journey Oversight Committee to recommend Jax Journey funding appropriations to groups not ranked in the top 50% of the Children’s Commission’s proposal rankings for legitimate extenuating circumstances – approved 6-1 (President Fussell joining the committee and opposed, Yarborough absent).

 

Restated motion (Davis): restrict Jax Journey funding to agencies scoring 90% or above on the Children’s Commission application scoring system, and allow the Journey Oversight Committee to  recommend funding appropriations to groups not ranked in the to 50% of the Children’s Commission’s proposal rankings for legitimate extenuating circumstances – fails 4-4

 

Motion: tentatively approve the Jacksonville Journey Funding Recommendations (pp. 12-14) as amended by the Finance Amendment to 2008-555 (regarding temporary hours, creation of the Jacksonville Journey Oversight Committee, approval of appropriation list, transfer prohibition, etc.) as distributed by Council Member Corrigan – approved 6-1 (Yarborough opposed).

 

Jacksonville Aviation Authority

Motion (Joost): restrict the ability of the JAA to transfer funds between line items in the approved budget without City Council approval – approved 5-3 (Webb, Graham and Davis opposed; President Fussell joining the committee and in favor)

 

Tentative Budget Adoption

Motion: tentatively approve the proposed FY08-09 budget as substituted by the Finance Committee at the conclusion of the budget hearing process – approved 7-0

 

11.  2008-555

ORD Approp Funds & Adopt Budget for City's 2008-2009 FY; Estab Public Srvc Grants, Estab Capital Outlays; Estab Carryovers, Provide Federal Public Srvc Grants, Provide State & Federal Grant Progs, Provide for Family Connection of Northeast Fla Approp & Auth to Contract; Estab Employee Cap; Provide Position Allocations & Temp Hrs; Provide Projectns of Forecasted General Fund Revenues & Expenditures, Provide All Yrs Budget City Banking Fund, Estab Capital Improvemt Budget, Estab FY 2009-2013 CIP, Provide Septic Tank Failure Schedule; Approp Funds & Adopt Budgets for 2008-2009 FY for JEA, WSEA, JAA, JPA, JTA, Police & Fire Pension Fund & Downtown Vision Business Improvemt Dist, Estab Budget Restrictns, Provide Capital Projs, Provide Auto Allowance Restrictns, Provide Pension Contributns, Waive Sec 51.102 to Fund Jax Children's Comm; WAve Sec 106.106 (i), Waive Sec 106.203 Allowing Amends in City's Annual Budget Ord, Waiving 106.219, Waive Chapt 126 as to SMG Mgmt Inc. & Contract w/COJ Requiring SMG Mgmt Inc. Comply w/SMG Mgmt Internal Procurement Policies, Amend Sec 106.304 (Mayors Transfer Power), Amend Sec 129.112 Re Council Appt Officials & Realigning w/Admin Employee Practices, Provide JCC Comp Budget Transfer Powers, Provide Public Works Charge Back Limitations, Estab Municipal Purpose to Sec 106.203 (B), Ord Code, Prohibiting Transfer Auth from Funded but Unoccupied Positions by Exec Order, Provide Solution to Bldg Inspection Subfund Deficit by Mid-Yr Budget Review, Provide Review of Retired Vehicles being Delivered in Exchange for Replacemt Vehicles, Incorporating Schedules, Provide Severability.  (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065, F.S. - 9/9/08, 9/23/08

 

1. 7/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F, R  (8-4-08)

 

    8/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/12/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,R

 

3. 9/9/2008 CO Ph-Dischg R-Sub-Tentatively-Approve; F

 

 

SUB/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

Council President Fussell congratulated the committee on a job well done with a tough budget that manages to increase funding for the Sheriff’s Office, Fire and Rescue Department, Jacksonville Journey, etc. without raising taxes.  Council Member W. Jones congratulated Chairman Corrigan on leading the committee to a successful conclusion of the process.  Chairman Corrigan thanked his committee members, the staff of the Auditor’s Office, the General Counsel’s Office and Council Research Division, the Mayor’s Office and administration, and all the participants in the budget process for their hard work and a most successful outcome.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, City Council Research

630-1405

 

 

Posted 9.17.08

8:35 a.m.

 

 

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