JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

MARCH 17, 2008

2:00 P.M.

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

1st floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance: Chairman Shad, Committee Members Graham, Hyde, Clark, Lee and Joost

Guests: Council President Davis, Council Member Yarborough

 

The meeting was called to order at 2:02 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.  2006-1394

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

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

 

1. 12/12/2006 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS, ECID (1-9-07)

 

    1/2/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/3/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEUS (TEU 7/1/07), ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

DEFER

 

6.  2007-183

ORD Amend Sec 120.102 (General Employees & Corrections Officers Pension Plans), to Add New Member to Bd of Trustees for COJ Retiremt System; Redefine Selection Process for Citizens Trustees; Increase Number of Members for Corrections Officers' Plan Advisory Comm; Define Selection of Chairperson of Bd of Trustees. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/27/07

 

1. 2/13/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,A

 

    2/20/2007 A Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/20/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, A (Eliminated 7/1/07)

 

    3/19/2007 R Sub/Approve 6-0

 

 

DEFER

 

7.  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

 

 

DEFER

 

8.  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

 

 

Finance Director Mickey Miller described the intent of the bill and answered questions from the committee.  The bill is intended to address 3 primary issues: 1) create a defined contribution retirement plan option; 2) allow portability of retirement savings for employees; and 3) give the City better recruitment ability.  For an employee who stays with the City for 25 or 30 years, the better retirement option will still be the traditional pension; however fewer and fewer employees are staying with the City for an entire career.  Shorter terms at multiple jobs is becoming more common in the working world and those employees will be better off under a defined contribution plan where they can carry their accumulated contributions with them to their next employment.  Mr. Miller indicated that new portfolio management products in the investment marketplace (life cycle and model portfolios) are producing better returns for defined contribution investors than used to be the case.  The defined contribution plan will be the default for new employees if the bill is approved, but they may opt to switch to the traditional defined benefit plan within the first year of employment , preferably after attending City-sponsored training classes to understand the options.

 

SUBSTITUTED as described in the Council Auditor’s attachment to the marked agenda (pp. 18-21)

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS SUBSTITUTED 5-0

 

 

9.  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

 

 

10.  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

 

 

11.  2008-27

ORD Implementing Sec 509.203, F.S.; Amend Sec 656.401 (Performance Standards & Development Criteria) Ord Code, & Creating new Chapt 165 (Public Food Service Establishments), to Auth Permitting Dogs within Designated Outdoor Portions of Public Food Svc Establishmts; Establishmt of Procedures by Municipal Code Compliance Div, & Enforcement; Amend Chapt 123 (Public Fees) Sec 123.102 (Fees Established) to Provide $250 Permit Fee, Non-Transferable, & Expire on 7/1/09. (Rohan) (C/M Shad) (PC Deny & PD Apv)

LUZ PH - 2/5/08, 2/20/08, 3/4/08, 3/18/08

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2) F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/22/08 & 2/12/08

 

1. 1/8/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,LUZ, PHS (Per CP 2-14-08)

 

    1/14/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/14/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/15/2008 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/22/2008 CO PH Addnl 2/12/08/ Read 2nd & Rerefer; R, F, LUZ

 

3. 2/12/2008 CO PH Only

 

 

DEFER

 

12.  2008-89

ORD Approp $60,000 from Mayor's Early Literacy Prog Fund to Don Brewer Ctr Early Literacy Prog for 2nd Cohort of Childcare Director's Training Initiative Prog. (BT 08-067) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/08

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    2/19/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/20/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

13.  2008-90

ORD Approp $36,297 from Subsidies & Contributions to Private Organizations Acct to allow Jax Children's Comm to assume Screening & Training of Volunteers serving as Mentors in Duval Co; Apv Temp Hrs. (BT 08-068) (RC 08-363) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/08

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    2/19/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/20/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

DEFER

 

 

14.  2008-129

ORD Amend var Secs of Chapt 754, Ord Code (Stormwater Mgmt Utility Code): 101 - Declarations, Scope & Intent; 102 - Definitions, 105 - Utility Director, Duties & powers; 106 - Svc Charges & Levy, Collection, Pymt & Enforcemt; 108 - Appeals; 109 - Council Apv of Credits, Adjustmts & Reductions of User Fees, Appls & Reports; Calculation of Credits; 212 - Technical Rules in Accordance with Chapt 100, Pt 2. (Braga) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/26/08

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU, R

 

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

 

    2/20/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/26/2008 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU

 

 

Andy Eckerd representing the Duval County School Board requested that the Council amend the stormwater utility to create a full exemption from stormwater fees for the public school system or, if not a full exemption, at least the option to take advantage of reductions and exemptions made available to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.   In response to a question about the school system’s financial capacity and millage levy ability, Mr. Eckerd stated, and Chief Deputy General Counsel Cindy Laquidara confirmed, that the district is limited by a combination of state laws and case law to levying approximately 7.6 mills (less than the commonly assumed 10-mill property tax millage cap) without further action by the state legislature or a voter referendum.

 

AMENDED as described in the attachment to the marked agenda (pp. 23-24) 5-1 (Lee opposed)

 

Council President Davis proposed for an amendment to totally exempt charitable not-for-profit organizations and churches from the stormwater fee (increasing the available exemption from 50% to 100%) because of the value of the services that the non-profit community provides to the City and the relatively small loss of revenue ($300,000) that increasing the exemption would entail.

AMENDMENT – Council Member Hyde moved the Davis amendment, which failed for lack of a second.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-1 (Lee opposed)

 

 

15.  2008-133

ORD Estab a Jax Citizen & Neighborhood Safety Initiative; Estab a Priority Population for use in Chapt 118 (Public Svc Approp), Ord Code; Set Policy re Law Enforcemt Concerns; Provide Enhanced & Uniform Public Svc Prog Reporting; Provide Estab of Goals & Standards. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde & PHS)

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

 

 

DEFER

 

16.  2008-134

ORD Creating Sec 111.350 (Neighborhoods Safety Trust Fund), Ord Code as a Dedicated Funding Source for Addnl Sworn Officers in Jax Neighborhoods; Amend Ord 2007-1131-E to Repeal Sec 5 (Accounting for Prog Rev & Expenditures); Provide for Status Report of Red Light Running Cameras, Bids, Vendor Selection & Schedule Installation. (Sidman) (C/P Davis and CM Joost)

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

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,TEU

 

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

 

    3/4/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

17.  2008-148

ORD Auth Fla Fish & Wildlife Conservation Comm to Estab Kings Rd Historical Pk as a Unit of the Thomas Creek Wildlife Mgmt Area to allow Public Hunting; Amend Sec 28.818 (Hunting or Disturbing Animals Prohibited), Ord Code, to allow said Hunting. (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,RCD

 

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

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to

1.       attach new exhibit

2.       attach exhibit 4 agreement

3.       reference & attach executive summary

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 4-0

 

18.  2008-150

ORD Auth a Traffic Control Agreemt with Forest Creek Condominium Assn, Inc. (Sidman) (C/M Bishop)

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

 

 

AMEND to strike “of the minutes” from pg.1, line 23

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 4-0

 

19.  2008-151

ORD Approp $1,266,000 ($633,000 in FIND Grants & $633,000 City Match) to Purchase the Intracoastal Waterway Boat Ramp; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to auth Addnl Funding of said Boat Ramp; Provide Oversight by Plan & Dev Dept. (BT 08-73) (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,RCD,JWW

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/6/2008 JWW Approve 7-0

 

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

 

 

AMEND to

1.       attach revised CIP

2.       attach new CIP for cancelled project

3.       attach revised BT to correct acct name  + number

4.       correct acct  names in bill

5.       add “ parking” to project name

6.       The mayor is requested to appoint the Planning and Development Department to oversee the boat traffic study.  Property acquisition.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

 

20.  2008-152

ORD to Transfer $1,500,000 to "Collins Rd - Rampart to Blanding" Proj from the "Parramore Rd Extension" Proj; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to Auth said Changes in Projs. (BT 08-080) (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,TEU

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 4-0

 

21.  2008-153

ORD Approp $42,074 from a Sisters Creek Park Maint Acct to fund Repairs at that Marina; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Provide Oversight by Rec & Community Svc Dept. (BT 08-081) (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,RCD,JWW

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/6/2008 JWW Approve 8-0

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

22.  2008-154

ORD Approp $23,885 from Gen Fund to Transfer 1 Central Payroll Technician Sr. Position from Acct Div to its Retiremt Systems Admin Ofc. (BT 08-082) (RC 08-375) (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

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

23.  2008-155

ORD Reallocating $10,000,000 from Total Max Daily Loads (TMDL) Initiative/River Accord Acct to var Bond Projs for Constrn; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Amend Ord 2007-814-E to auth Addnl Funding for Pine Forest/Larsen Acres; Hugh Edwards Rd Drainage; Melba/Green St; Pinedale Area; Drainage System Rehab; Mandarin Drainage (Mandarin/Orange Pickers); & Newtown Phases III, IV, V & VI Projs. (BT 08-083) (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,TEU

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to attach corrected CIP pages

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

 

24.  2008-156

ORD Reallocating $450,809.15 from Bond Accts of Completed Projs to the Drainage Syst Rehab Acct; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to auth Addnl Funds for Drainage Syst Rehab. (BT 08-084) (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,TEU

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

DEFER

 

 

25.  2008-157

ORD Approp $500,000 SJRWMD Grant Funds for the Sandalwood Canal Regional Stormwater Facility & Channel Improvemts Proj as part of a Co-op Cost-Share Agreemt with SJRWMD; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to auth addnl Funds for Sandalwood Canal Flood Control. (BT 08-085) (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,TEU

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

26.  2008-158

ORD Transferring Hours & Approp $19,219.20 from Rec & Community Svcs Spec Rev, Hanna Park Acct to fund 2 Part-Time Maint Positions; Auth 2,080 Temp Hrs. (BT 08-086) (RC 08-367) (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,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

27.  2008-159

ORD Transferring $9,609.60 from Rec & Community Svcs Spec Rev, Hanna Park Acct to fund 1 Part Time Maint Position; Auth 1,040 Temp Hrs. (BT 08-087) (RC 08-368) (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,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

28.  2008-160

ORD Approp $214,872.20 of HOME Prog Income from Interest & Investmt ($122,552.23 to HOME Headstart to Home Ownership Prog & $92,319.97 in Development Subsidies to Habitat Resources of Duval Co; Auth Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-089) (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,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to include waiver of Chapter 118 compliance (miscellaneous appropriations) for habitat resources

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

 

 

29.  2008-161

ORD Reallocating $84,910.90 in Montgomery Corrections Ctr Projs; Transfer $84,910.90 to Complete the Supply Warehouse; Transfer $56,800.90 from "MCC E/F Insulation/Mold Remediation" & $28,110 from "MCC South Soundproofing"; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to Reflect said Changes. (BT 08-090) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

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

 

 

AMEND to attach corrected CIP pages

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 4-0

 

30.  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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

31.  2008-163

ORD Approp $95,000 from Public Bldgs - Supervision Acct to Provide $70,000 to the Boselli Foundation for a 1,400 Sq Ft Expansion of the Russell Bill Cook Community Ctr & $25,000 to Purchase Computers & Furniture. (BT 08-096) (McCain) (Req of Mayor and Council Member Gaffney)

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

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

SUBSTITUTE to

1.       appropriate $70,000 to assist in expansion and renovation on reimbursement basis

2.       reference RFP and Boselli Foundation response and pending agreement

3.       approve license agreement for Boselli Foundation to operate facility and attach operating agreement

4.       appropriate $25,000 for equipment and computers for the center which will be City property and attach agreement

5.       attach executed BT

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS SUBSTITUTED 5-0

 

 

32.  2008-164

ORD Apv re Portion to be used in Jax, the Issuance of Portion of Proceeds from $17,000,000 Palm Beach County, Fla Variable Rate Demand Rev Bonds (The Children's Home Society of Fla Proj); Apv Interlocal Agreemt. (Rowland) (C/M Redman, Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code & CR 3.601 - 3/11/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to attach copy of notice of Public Hearing

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

 

 

33.  2008-165

ORD Approp Addnl $142,532.84 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for Design, Engineering, Site Prep & Maint of Traffic Costs for the Rogero Town Ctr Landscaping Proj; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to auth said Funding; Provide Public Works Dept to oversee Proj. (Sidman) (C/M Yarborough)

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

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 4-0

 

 

34.2008-166

ORD Amend Chapt 230 (Wreckers), Ord Code & Chapt 804 (Jax Traffic Code). (Sidman) (C/P Davis)

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

 

1.2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: PHS,F(3/11/08)

 

2.3/3/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

Council Member Hyde stated that he had one question about how the revisions would apply to small multi-family residences (duplex, triplex) and may propose an amendment on the floor at the Council meeting to clarify that situation.

 

35.  2008-169

ORD auth a City Deed Conveying Fee Simple Limited Access Rights over Parcel 118.1 along Chaffee Rd S to FDOT to Comply with Requiremts for Limited Access R/W at Interchanges. (Dist 12-Davis) (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,TEU

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to remove pg 4 from Exhibit 1

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

 

36.  2008-174

RESO Apv Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth (JHFA) of its Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds (The Arlington Multifamily Housing Portfolio), Series 2008 of $27,500,000 for Acquisition, Rehab & Equipping of 8 Apt Developmts: Colony; Forest Park; Georgetown; Greenbriar; Matanzas; Monterey Manor; Sweetbriar I & II; & Villa Capri I & II. (Chastain) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code held by JHFA - 2/14/08

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

37.  2008-175

RESO Declaring Need to Acquire Fee Simple Title, a Permanent Drainage Easemt & Temp Constrn Easemt Rights thru Eminent Domain for Touchton Rd Improvemts bet Belfort Rd & Southside Blvd as part of BJP Phase II. (Dist 4-Redman) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

38.  2008-176

RESO Declaring Need to Acquire Fee Simple Title, Permanent Drainage Easemts & Temp Constrn Easemt Rights thru Eminent Domain for Ricker Rd Improvemts bet Old Middleburg Rd & Morse Ave as part of BJP Phase II. (Dist 12-Davis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 2/26/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    3/3/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/4/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to

1.       add dist 10 to bill

2.       remove and add exhs 1 and 3 to remove parcels no longer needed

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

 

39.  2008-180

ORD Approp $20,996.37 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) Reprogrammed Funds to Northeast Fla Aids Network to Increase Amt of Award Apvd by Jax Housing Comm; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-088) (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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 4-0

 

 

40.  2008-184

ORD Approp $95,000 from Spec Law Enforcemt Trust Fund for (1) Training & Misc Costs to Host the FBI Conference in July 2008 ($10,000); (2) Police Explorer Prog ($20,000); & (3) Police Athletic League ($65,000); Auth Agreemt with Police Athletic League. (BT 08-76) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/08

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

41.  2008-185

ORD Approp $2,718,535 to a Newly Created Acct to Correctly Allocate Rev Collected for Trip Charges for Argyle Forest DRI for Improvemts to Argyle Forest Blvd to Preclude Comingling with Undesignated Fair Share Funds in same Sector; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's. (BT 08-92) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/08

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

42.  2008-186

ORD Approp $6,419 in 2007 Grant Funds Awarded to Dist 4 Medical Examiner's Ofc by Natl Institute of Justice to Purchase 6 Voice Recorders, 6 Transcription Kits, 2 Color Printers, 6 Digital Scanners & 10 CD-RW Drives for Computers; Provide for Oversight by Medical Examiner's Ofc. (BT 08-94) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/08

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

43.  2008-187

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Downtown Vision, Inc for 2 Yrs for 1,938 Sq Ft on Ground Floor of Ed Ball Bldg, 214 Hogan St, at No Cost. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/08

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

44.  2008-188

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Il C. Kim for 5 yrs for 1,875 Sq Ft on Ground Floor of Ed Ball Bldg, 214 Hogan St at Market Rate; Auth Voluntary Early Termination of Existing Lease with RSA Sales, Inc, Current Lessee of Premises. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/08

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

45.  2008-189

ORD Supporting an Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Trend Offset Printing Services, Inc for Expansion of Developer's Operations in Jax; Recommend that Developer be Apvd by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business; Evidence City Support of $18,000 & State Match of $72,000 for 30 Jobs; Auth JEDC as Contract Monitor. (Alderson) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/08

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

AMEND to

1.       attach revised project summary with project evaluation matrix

2.       correct on file agreement for order of pages

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED  5-0

 

 

46.  2008-190

ORD Apv Settlemt for Parcels 103, 104, 714, 715 & 801 for $595,000 in Eminent Domain Proceeding vs Ramp Realty of Florida, Inc, et al. (Page) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/08

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

47.  2008-204

ORD Approp $100,000 from Environmental Protection Fund for a Hydrology Study Report on Forecasted Effects of Withdrawal of Millions of Gallons of Water from St Johns River; Provide Oversight by Dept of Environmental & Compliance. (Sidman) (C/M Bishop)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/08

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW,TEU

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

48.  2008-207

RESO Supporting Appl by Riverside Avondale Dev Organization to Participate in Fla Community Contribution Tax Credit Prog to Revitalize & Strengthen the Riverside Avondale Historic Preservation Area by Providing Low to Moderate Income Families with Home Ownership Assistance. (Sidman) (C/M Corrigan & W. Jones)

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

49.  2008-209

ORD Amend Chapt 460 (Health Code), Ord Code, to auth Enforcemt under Chapt 609, Ord Code Citation Process; Create a New Pt 3 (Temp Rec Vehicle Parking Permits) to estab Guidelines for Permitting & Regulation Requiremts for Temp Rec Vehicle Parks Associated with City-Sanctioned Events; Amend Chapt 123 ( Public Fees) to estab Fee for Temp Rec Vehicle Parks for City Sanctioned Events. (Teal) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/08

 

1. 3/11/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,RCD

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:47 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, City Council Research

630-1405