JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

MAY 19, 2008

2:00 P.M.

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

1st floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance: Chairman Shad, Committee Members Hyde, Graham, Lee; Council Member Warren Jones has been appointed to the committee for the remainder of the Council year through June 30th.

Excused: Committee Members Joost and Clark

 

The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m.

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2005-1007

ORD Concerning Benefits Pertaining to Gen Employees Pension Plan, Chapt 120, Part II & Create New SubSec (J) in Sec 120.206 Providing that an Active Mbr who has completed 20 Yrs or more Credited Svc, regardless of age, may elect to retire & receive mbr's normal retiremt benefit, which shall be determined by multiplying 2% of Mbr's number of yrs & months of credited svc, up to a max of 80%, by mbrs' final monthly compensation provided Mbr's retiremt commences bet 1/1/06-6/30/06. (Dunham) (Jax Gen Employees Bd of Pension Trustees) (75 Letters of Support on File & 3 Ltrs of Opposition)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 9/13/05

 

1. 8/23/2005 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/6/2005 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/13/2005 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

    10/3/2005 F Sub/Rerefer 5-0

 

3. 10/11/2005 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; F

 

    6/19/2006 F Amend/Approve 3-2 (Failed)

 

    8/14/2006 F Amend/Approve 2-3 (Failed)

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

2.  2006-591

ORD Apv the Soutel/Moncrief Retail Redev Area in accordance with Chapt 163, Pt III, Community Redev Act of 1969, F.S., as Amended; Making Findings & Determinations; Estab a Redev Trust Fund Pursuant to Sec 163.387 of said act; Directing Tax Collector to estab 2005 Tax Assessmt as the Base for the Increment as Required by Sec 163.387, F.S. (Germany) (Req of Mayor & C/M Jones)

F Public Hearing - 7/17/06

ECID Public Hearing - 7/18/06

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166 & 163.358 F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/23/06, 7/24/06

 

1. 5/9/2006 CO  Introduced: F,ECID

 

    5/15/2006 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/16/2006 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/23/2006 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, ECID

 

    6/5/2006 F Amend/Approve 7-0

 

    6/6/2006 RCD Amend/Approve 5-0

 

3. 6/13/2006 CO POSTPONED 6/27/06

 

   6/27/2006 CO Rereferred; F,ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

DEFER

 

3.  2006-883

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Property Management Support, Inc for Tax Collector Office Space at 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd (5,000 Sq Ft at Oakleaf Crossing Center). (Dist 11-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)

 

 

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.  2007-1136

ORD Amend Chapt 120 (Gen Employees & Corrections Officers Retiremt Plans), Ord Code to (1) Provide for Re-Employmt of Retired Employees under Certain conditions; (2) Adjust Contribution Rate for City Disability Prog; (3) Provide for Adjustmts to Purchases of Svc & Time Connections; (4) Estab a Separate City Disability Prog; Create a New Part V (Gen Employees Defined Contribution Plan) to (A) Estab a Defined Contribution Retiremt Plan; (B) Estab Admin, Contributions, Vesting, Protection from Claims of Creditors & Investmt Rules; (C) Provide for 1-Time Irrevocable Election for Current Gen Employees Retiremt Plan Members to Transfer to the Defined Contribution Plan under Certain conditions; (D) Provide a 1-Time Irrevocable Election for Defined Contribution Plan Members to Transfer to Gen employees Retiremt Plan; (E) Provide for Continued Tax Qualification of System; (F) Provide for Conflicts, Severability & Codification. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    11/5/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

    11/19/2007 F Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

3. 11/27/2007 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; F

 

    3/17/2008 F Sub/Approve 5-0

 

   3/25/2008 CO REREFERRED; F

 

 

DEFER

 

 

7.  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

 

8.  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

 

9.  2008-162

ORD Approp $442,000 from Propty Tax Rev to fund Filing Source Invoice Pymts for Remainder of FY 2008 in Accordance with Memo of Understanding with Clerk of Circuit & County Courts. (BT 08-093) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    3/3/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/11/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

    3/17/2008 PHS Approve 7-0;    3/17/2008 F Approve 5-0

 

3. 3/25/2008 CO REREFERRED; F,PHS

 

 

AMEND to attach a revised BT

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

 

 

10.  2008-210

ORD Amend Sec 111.830 (Library Conference Facilities Spec Rev Fund) to (1) Make Self Approp; (2) Require JPL Trustee Reports re Fees Charged & (3) Require JPL Trustee Annual Reports re Revenue & Expenditures of Fund. (Alderson) (Req of Mayor & Bd of Library Trustees)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/8/08

 

1. 3/25/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    3/31/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/1/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/8/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

Library Director Barbara Gubbin and Library Board Chairman Bill Scheu discussed the bill and answered questions from the committee regarding the operation and funding of the Main Library conference center.  Chairman Shad and Council Member Lee indicated their intention to meet with Library Board members and library administrators and the Council Auditor to discuss the Auditor’s report and recommendations and to arrive at a fair and equitable resolution.

 

DEFER

 

11.  2008-310

ORD Approp $422,156.06 ($214,447.61 from Nuisance Abatemt Liens, $53,781.57 from Interest Sanitary Assessmt, $105,028.88 from Demolition Assessmt & $48,898.00 from Code Violation Fines) to the Nuisance Abatemt Spec Lien Fund for City-Wide Nuisance Abatemt; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-111) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

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

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

12.  2008-311

ORD Approp $504,979 FDOT Grant Funds to Springfield Rd Improvemts along Main St from 10th St to 12th St; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to Increase Budget for Proj. (BT 08-112) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    5/5/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/6/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

 

AMEND to

1.       ATTACH REVISED CIP

2.       ATTACH REVISED BT

3.       CORRECT NAME IN BILL TO SAY “MAIN STREET STREETSCAPING”

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

 

 

13.  2008-312

ORD Allocating $10,116 in Rev from DRI for Employer-Assisted Downpymt Assistance Fund (EADAF) Progs to St Johns Town Ctr DRI-EADAF Rsvs Acct; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's. (BT 08-115) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    5/5/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/6/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

14.  2008-316

ORD Approp $10,000 from Public Works Art in Public Places Acct for Tillie Fowler Memorial Artwork. (BT 08-117) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    5/5/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/6/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

AMEND to state that the funds are a donation from the Haskell Company

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

 

 

15.  2008-317

ORD Auth 1st Amend to Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Gestalt, LLC apvd by Ord 2005-709-E, to Apv Accenture National Security Services, LLC as the Successor by Merger to Gestalt, LLC. (Alderson) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    5/5/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/6/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

16.  2008-318

ORD Apv Mutual Aid Emerg Response Assistance Agreemt among City, Naval Station Mayport & NAS Jacksonville for Firefighting & other Emerg Activities. (McArthur) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

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

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

17.  2008-319

ORD Auth a License Agreemt with ARC Jacksonville, Inc for Exclusive Use by ARC of City's Bldg at 1050 N. Davis St for $1 Annual Fee in Return for ARC Providing Progs & Essential Svcs to Developmentally Disabled Adults Living in Jax; Invoking Exception of Subsec 126.107(d) (Exemptions), Ord Code which Exempts from Competitive Solication Services Provided to Persons with Mental or Physical Disabilities by Not-for-Profit Corps; Provide Oversight by Dept of Rec & Community Svcs. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS,RCD

 

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

 

    5/6/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,PHS,RCD

 

 

R: approve

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

18.  2008-323

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of Illinois St R/W, N of 4th St W at Req of Veterans Affairs, Subject to Reservation of Utilities Easemt; Declaring Portion of R/W to be Surplus; Waiving Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or Below $25,000), Ord Code, to allow Conveyance to VA at No Cost for use as Parking Lot for VA Outpatient Clinic; Provide for Reversion of Propty if not used as Parking Lot. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

TEU PH - 5/20/08

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

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

 

    5/6/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU

 

 

R: amend/approve

 

AMEND to correct Ordinance Code section number from 122.423 to 122.424(b)

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

 

 

19.  2008-325

ORD Auth Planning & Dev Dept's Div of Community Planning to Apply to Fla Inland Navigation Dist for 2008 Waterway Assistance Prog Grants for Waterways-Related Projs; Provide for Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW

 

    5/1/2008 JWW Approve 7-0

 

    5/5/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/6/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

20.  2008-328

ORD Auth a 1st Amend to License Agreemt with Jacksonville Skeet & Trap Club, Inc for Propty at 12125 New Berlin Rd. (Dist 11-Holt) (Sidman) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    5/5/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/6/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

DEFER

 

21.  2008-330

RESO Apv Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth of its Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds (Bennett Creek Apts), Series 2008, of $33,000,000 for Acquisition, Constrn & Equipping of a Multifamily Rental Housing Dev - Bennett Creek Apts. (Chastain) (Req of JHFA)

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    5/5/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/6/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

22.  2008-340

ORD Amend Chapt 120 (Gen Employees & Corrections Officers Pension Plans), Part 3 (Corrections Officers Retiremt Plan), Sec 120.304(f) (Credited Svc; Time Connections; Prior Svc) to Include Fla Dept of Corrections (Certified Officers Only) as an Addnl Govt Agcy for Time Svc Connections within the Corrections Officers Retiremt Plan. (Germany) (C/M Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

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

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,PHS

 

 

R: defer

 

DEFER

 

23.  2008-341

ORD Amend Chapt 121 (Police & Fire Pension Plan), Sec 121.105 (Pensioner's Rights upon Reemploymt by City) to Auth Post-Retiremt Re-Employmt by JSO in Positions of Mail Coordinators, Aviation Supervisor, Court Bailiff Supervisor & Corrections Bond Custodian & Auth them to Retain their Pensions; Provide in Accordance with Sec 17.06(ee), City Charter, Exception/Exemption of said Full Time Civilian Positions in JSO. (Rohan) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

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

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,PHS

 

 

R: amend/approve

 

AMEND to delete language stating that employees shall participate in Social Security

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

 

24.  2008-343

ORD Amend Chapt 655 (Concurrency Mgmt Syst), Pt 3 (Fair Share Assessmt Procedures), Ord Code, Secs 655.303, 655.304 & 655.307 & Create a new Pt 5 (Industrial Uses), to Estab Transp Concurrency Requiremts for Industrial Uses & Procedures for Developer Proposed Improvemts. (Eller) (C/P Davis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU,LUZ

 

    5/5/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/6/2008 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    5/6/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU,LUZ

 

 

SUBSTITUTE as recommended by Office of General Counsel

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS SUBSTITUTED 5-0

 

25.  2008-344

ORD Approp $184,840 ($59,840 from Spec Council Operating Contingency & $125,000 from Spec Council Lapse Contingency) to Jax Area Legal Aid to Represent Clients in Foreclosure. (Sidman) (C/M Johnson, Webb, W. Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

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

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

DEFER

 

26.  2008-345

ORD Approp $268,513 from Spec Lapse Contingency, Designated for 2% Operating Lapse from Mayor's Ofc, City Council, the Courts & State Attorney's Ofc, to Restore Funding Placed in Contingency Acct by Ord 2007-813-E. (Sidman) (C/M Webb)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08

 

1. 4/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

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

 

2. 5/13/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

 

AMEND to attach budget transfer recommended by Ad Hoc Committee on Budget Efficiency

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

27.  2008-352

ORD Apv & Auth Execution of Conservation Easemt with St. Johns River Water Mgmt Dist over 2.11 Acres of Pond Site 4 of Broward Rd. Improvemts Proj,  BJP Project (The "Property") as condition of Broward Rd Reconstrn. (Dist 8- Lee) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

28.  2008-353

ORD Apv & Auth Temp Easemt Granting Temp Constrn Easemt in, over & under Parcel 701.1 on Hwy Ave to FDOT for Replacemt of Existing Bridge. (Dist 9- W. Jones) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

29.  2008-354

ORD Approp $696,948 from FDOT for 5-yr Joint COJ & FDOT MS4 Permit; Providing Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Amend 2007-2012 5-Yr CIP Apv by Ord 2007-814-E; Apv & Auth Execution of Supplement Agreemt to Interagency Agreeemt with FDOT; Apv & Auth Execution of Memo of Understanding bet COJ & FDOT Allocating Responsibility for Achieving Nutrient Total Max Daily Loads in Marine Sec of Main Stem of Lower St. Johns River.  (BT 08-116) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

30.  2008-355

ORD Approp $28,000 in State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Recaptured Grant Funds to Catholic Charities for Addnl Emerg Rental Assistance; Providing Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-119) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

R: read 2nd and rerefer

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

31.  2008-359

ORD Auth General Counsel to Extend Engagemt of Klausner & Kaufman, P.A. to Assist Pension Board of Trustees with Specialized Pension, Tax Employee Benefit & Other Related Matters; making Findings; Auth General Counsel & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver Necessary Documents to Effectuate Purpose of Ord. (Germany) (Req of General Counsel)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

32.  2008-369

ORD Amend Sec 120.102 (General Employees & Corrections Officers Pension Plans), to add New Member to Board of Trustees for COJ Retirement System; to Redefine Selection Process for Citizen Trustees; to Increase Number of Members for Corrections Officers' Plan Advisory Committee; to Define Selection of Chairperson of Board of Trustees. (Germany) (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

 

 

R: read 2nd and rerefer

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

33.  2008-370

ORD Making Findings & Auth Execution of Economic Developmt Agreemt among COJ, JEDC & Project GRIP (Developer) to Support Relocation of Developer's Headquarters Operation to Jax, FL; Recommending Developer  Apv by State of FL Office of Tourism, Trade & Economic Development (OTTED) as Qualified Target Industry Business Pursuant to Sec 288.106, S.S. & Evidencing Commitment of City Support in Amt not Exceeding $52,800 as Local Financial Support under QTI Tax Refund Program, Guidelines Set by State of FL OTTED, with State Match of $211,200, for Total City & State Amt of $264,000 for 66 Jobs; Apv & Auth Execution of Documents Mayor & Dir of JEDC & Designating JEDC Contract Monitor; Further Auth & Auth Apvl of Tech Amends by Executive Dir of JEDC. (Alderson) (JEDC)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

34.  2008-371

ORD Apv Increase in Fire & Rescue Dept Vehicle Inventory Cap from 191 to 337. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

35.  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) (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

 

 

 R: read 2nd and rerefer

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

36.  2008-373

ORD Approp $350,000 to Reallocate Funds from Community Developmt Block Grant Prog Funds for New Constrn to Jax Urban League for Owner-Occupied Rehab; Providing Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-118) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

37.  2008-374

ORD Declaring Surplus & Auth Conveyance to Northwest Jax Community Development Corp at no cost, for Constrn of Commercial Dev & Community Svcs Facilities Waiving Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or Below $25,00), Ord Code.

(Dist 8-Lee) (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,RCD

 

 

R: read 2nd and rerefer

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

38.  2008-380

ORD Approp $1,188,127 from Special Lapse Contingency, Designated for 2% Operating Lapse from Community & Recreation Service Dept, Jax Public Libraries & Public Works to Restore Funding that was Placed in Contingency Acct in COJ's 2007-2008 FY Budget, Set Forth in Ord 2007-813-E. (Sidman) (C/M Webb)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

39.  2008-381

ORD Approp $258,023 from Fanning Island Park & Returning Funds to Council Dist 11 Excise Tax Rev Bond; Amend 2007-2012 5-yr CIP Apv By Ord 2007-814-E, for "Fanning Island Park" Proj. (Dist 11-Holt) (Sidman) (C/M Holt)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

40.  2008-382

ORD Approp $167,825 from Tree Mitigation fund for Tree Planting & Landscaping for Harts Rd Bet Northern Terminus & Bertha St; Prov Procurement Directive; Providing Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Sidman) (C/M Gaffney)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

41.  2008-383

ORD Approp $7,685 from Tree Mitigation Fund for Tree Planting & Landscaping for Catherine Hester McNair Park; Providing Procurement Directive; Providing Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Sidman) (C/M Gaffney)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

42.  2008-386

ORD Moving $1,290,400 in Funding Above Line to Provide Capacity for 7 Information Technology Plan Projs Previously Apvd but Placed Below Line by City Council During FY 2007-2008 Budget Process. (BT 08-126) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

43.  2008-387

ORD Apv Issuance of Hospital Revenue Bonds by JEDC of $60,000,000 to Refund an Interim Taxable Loan of which Proceeds were Applied to Refund JEDC Hospital Revenue Bonds (Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc. Proj). (Stokes) (JEDC)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

44.  2008-423

ORD Approp $16,800 from Tree Mitigation fund for Tree Planting & Landscaping for Hood Rd S. Bet Heronview Drive & Blue Pacific Drive; Providing Procuremt Under Continuing Contract, Providing Oversight by Public Works Dept.

(Dist 5-Shad) (Sidman) (C/M Shad)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

45.  2008-428

ORD Apv Increase in Employee Cap in Sheriff's Ofc of 40 Police Officer Positions. (RC 08-726) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

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

 

1. 5/13/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:17 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, City Council Research

630-1405