JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

FEBRUARY 19, 2008

2:00 P.M.

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

1st floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

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

Guest: Council Member Mia Jones

 

The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m.

 

Dan Kleman, Director of the Fire and Rescue Department, made a presentation to the committee regarding the 2006 update of the Tri Data study of the Fire and Rescue Department’s operations.  The Tri Data study was initiated by the City Council in 2000 and completed in 2001.  The Ordinance Code requires that the fire department study be updated every five years and Mr. Kleman presented maps and a PowerPoint document outlining the results of the 2006 update.  The data shows that service calls for fire and rescue services in Jacksonville are growing at a faster rate than population growth over the 5-year period (+16% vs. population growth of +9.3%).  The national standard response time goal is 4 minutes or less, 90% of the time.  Jacksonville’s 90% response time average is 7:02 and the 4 minute goal is achieved less than 40% of the time.

 

Since it is unlikely that demand for services can be reduced with the population both growing and aging, the department needs to increase its capacity to respond in a timelier manner.  The Tri Data study recommends the construction of 8 new fire/rescue stations, the addition of 4 new rescue units, 4 additional ladder companies and 2 new marine units, and an expansion of staff sufficient to meet the state-mandated “2-in-2-out” staffing level on each piece of fire apparatus.  The administration is in the process of preparing a proposed funding plan, which should be ready for presentation to the Council in the next 2 months.

 

Mr. Kleman responded to several questions about mutual aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions and military bases, about the status of “2-in-2-out” staffing in other Florida cities; about the trend in response time in Jacksonville; and about the role of private ambulance services.  Chairman Shad indicated that he will be meeting with the administration to discuss how to prioritize fire and rescue needs given the City’s budget constraints.

 

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

 

 

R: defer

 

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

 

 

DEFER

 

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.  2007-1288

ORD Auth a Lease Agreemt with Sphinx Management, Inc for South Mulch Facility Site at 11771 Philips Hwy for 6 mos ($28,750/Mo) to begin 1/1/08 & an Option to Extend up to 6 more months, for Restoration of the Site. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/4/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

AMEND to attach revised lease agreement

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

11.  2007-1298

ORD Amend Sec 380.303, Ord Code, re Tipping Fees at Trail Ridge Landfill. (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 Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

    1/3/2008 TEU Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 6-0

 

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

 

 

SUBSTITUTE to

1.       Add provision that rate increases become effective 60 days after ordinance is passed

2.       Return residential rate back to 29.50 currently in place

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS SUBSTITUTED 6-0

 

 

12.  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

 

13.  2007-1321

ORD Approp $371,700 ($278,775 from FEMA & $92,925 from Propty Owner) for an Elevation Proj at Clark's Fish Camp Restaurant at 12903 Hood Landing Rd as part of the Flood Mitigation Assistance Proj. (BT 08-049) (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, JWW

 

    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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

14.  2007-1324

ORD Approp $500,000 from Neighborhoods Housing Initiative Loans Fund for a $500,000 Grant to Local Initiatives Support Corp, to Expand Low & Moderate Income Housing; Waiving Provisions of Ord 2004-1186-E. (BT 08-052) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

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

 

    1/3/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

R: approve

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

15.  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)

LUZ PH - 2/5/08, 2/20/08

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

 

    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

 

 

R: defer

 

DEFER

 

16.  2008-46

RESO Supporting Ex-USS Charles F. Adams (DDG-2) as a Floating Naval Ship Museum. (Sidman) (C/M W. Jones, Johnson, Yarborough, Bishop)

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bert Watson, an organizer of the effort to bring the USS Charles Adams to Jacksonville, answered questions about the proposed location for the ship and about his group’s finances and operational plan.  Lisa Rinaman of the Mayor’s Office stated that the administration is supportive of the concept of bringing the ship to Jacksonville, but will need further information about location, operations and financial ramifications before it can completely commit to supporting the project.

 

AMEND to add that the city supports “the potential of establishing ex-USS Adams as a floating Naval Ship Museum”

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-1 (Joost)

 

 

17.  2008-51

ORD Approp $180,800 ($136,000 Grant of Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev & $44,800 In-Kind Svcs) to fund Military Affairs Consulting & Advocacy Svcs; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Auth a Defense Reinvestmt Grant Agreemt; Auth Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 08-69) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

18.  2008-52

ORD Approp $3,380 from a United Way/Full Svc Schools in Jacksonville Grant to Purchase Educational Materials for the Stop Teen Underage Drinking Prog. (BT 08-055) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    2/4/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

19.  2008-53

ORD Approp $86,946 from Jax Children's Comm Spec Rev Rsv to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant for Admin Costs to "Team-Up After-School" Progs in Elementary Schools: $26,400 to Bridge of NE Florida at Rutledge Pearson; $34,058 to Communities in Schools at Pinedale & $26,488 to Boys & Girls Clubs at John Love. (BT 08-056) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

20.  2008-54

ORD Approp $72,500 from Jax Children's Comm Spec Rev Rsv to Increase Fund for 2008 Summer Camp Prog from $850,000 to $922,500. (BT 08-057) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

21.  2008-55

ORD Approp $115,106 ($90,106 in Fla Fish & Wildlife Fla Boating Improvemt Prog Grant & $25,000 from Parks & Rec Planning Div Manatee Study Acct) for a Duval County Boater Traffic Study to Identify Boater Traffic Patterns & Assess Adequacy of the County Manatee Protection Plan's Motorboat Speed Zones & Marina Siting Criteria; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Auth Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept. (BT 08-058) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

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

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

22.  2008-56

ORD Approp $78,750 Grant from JEA to Install Energy Efficient Products & Deliver Educational Materials & Instruction to Low Income Residents in Support of JEA's Neighborhood Efficiency Prog; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-059) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

23.  2008-57

ORD Approp $262,500 from Jax Housing Comm's "SHIP" Funds from SHIP Foreclosure Prevention/Recaptured Grant Funds ($250,000) & from SHIP Housing Assistance Admin/Recaptured Grant Funds ($12,500) to the Authorized Expenditures Accts; Auth Funds Carryover thru Fla FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-061) (Chastain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to attach revised BT to correct acct #.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

24.  2008-58

ORD Approp $1,941,733 from Banking Fund Loan to Purchase Automark Voter Assistance Terminals for Voters with Disabilities, in Compliances with Secs 101.56062 & 101.56075, F.S.; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-062) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,R

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

R: defer

 

DEFER

 

 

25.  2008-59

ORD Approp $186,060 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security to acquire Anti-Terrorism Equipmt & Devises for use at var sites. (BT 08-063) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    2/4/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

26.  2008-60

ORD Approp $1,008,509 Grant from U.S. Dept of Justice for JSO & the Police Executive Research Forum will Study Gun Violence & Repeat Offenders with Goal of Reducing Street Violence & Create a Model that can be Replicated in Other Cities; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Waiving Sec 126.202 (Competitive Sealed Bid), Ord Code. (BT 08-064) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    2/4/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/4/2008 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

R: amend/app

 

AMEND to

1.       place grant application on file

2.       delete waiver lang. and add lang. invoking section 126.107(g) which exempts need for competitive solicitation when specifically named in authorizing legislation.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

27.  2008-61

ORD Approp $70,000 from Handicap Parking Trust Fund ($58,000 for Ongoing Misc & Emerg Assistance to Disabled Individuals, $12,000 for Admission of 1,000 Disabled Individuals to the 5th Annual Fun with the Suns Event at the Baseball Grounds; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-065) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

28.  2008-62

ORD Approp $4,492,828 Dept of Health & Human Svcs Continuing Grant for HIV Related Health & Support Svcs to HIV Persons in the Jax Transitional Grant Area; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Auth Addnl 10% Approp if Addnl Grant is Secured; Apv Position Changes in Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Auth Oversight by said Dept. (BT 08-066) (RC 08-305) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    2/4/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to place grant application on file

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

29.  2008-63

ORD Approp $98,573 from FDOT in Addnl Funds for S-Line Rail Trail - Myrtle Ave to 44th Ave Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to auth the addnl Proj Funding; Auth a Supplemental Agreemt to the Local Agcy Agreemt with FDOT. (BT 08-072) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to

1.       BT to place funds in proper acct. for project

2.       attach revised BT

3.       reverse 100,00 appropriation grant from FDEP not received due to delay ord. 2003-196-E

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0 (Bill taken out of order earlier in the meeting)

 

Council Member Lee expressed concerns about conditions at the project site; Ed Hall of the Public Works Department agreed to bring project managers to meet with Ms. Lee at the site, and the committee will expect her concerns to be addressed before taking action in Council on Tuesday.

 

 

30.  2008-64

ORD Approp $223,760 from Sheriff's Federal Forfeiture Trust & Public Works Capital Projs for Renovations to the Juvenile Assessmt Ctr; Auth Interagcy Agreemt with Fla Dept of Juvenile Justice on Behalf of JSO for said Ctr; Auth Public Works Dept to oversee Consideration of Future Assessmts & Oversee the Proj. (BT 08-079) (McCain) (Sidman) (Req of Mayor & M. Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    2/4/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to

1.       include attachment 1 of interagency agreement

2.       include in title of bill city’s obligation to provide 2 full time security staff

3.       amend bill to state 162,825 appropriation from sheriffs office fed, forfeiture trust and 60,934 from PW capital acct

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 6-0 (bill taken out of order earlier in the meeting)

 

 

31.  2008-65

ORD Auth a Memo of Understanding with Fla Div of Emerg Mgmt for Disaster Recovery Ctrs. (McArthur) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    2/4/2008 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to attach revised MOU to add Exh. D (post operations survey)

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

32.  2008-69

ORD Auth Grant of Temp Constrn Easemt over Parcel 717.1 (A, B, C & D) to FDOT a City R/W for Tying in & Harmonizing Proptys, Driveways & Walkways Adjacent to I-10. (Dists 10 & 12 - M. Jones & Davis) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

33.  2008-70

ORD Granting a Perpetual Easemt to FDOT for Installation of Signal Loop Detectors & Marking of Pavemt in, over & under City R/W near Intersec of Univ Blvd & Harvin Rd) (Dist 4-Redman) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/12/08

 

1. 1/22/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    2/4/2008 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/5/2008 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

34.  2008-87

ORD Amend Sec 118.203 (Public Service Grant Criteria), Ord Code, to Estab the Priority Populations for Public Svc Grant Approp of (1) Homeless & Low-Income Persons & Families; (2) Victims of Abuse & Neglect; (3) Adults with Physical, Mental & Behavioral Disabilities & (4) Residents of Neighborhoods at High Risk of Crime. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde)

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

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

35.  2008-88

ORD Amend var Secs of Chapt 118 (Public Svc Approp), Ord Code, to Clarify & Expand upon Definitions & Time Frames set by Ord 2007-105-E. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde)

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

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

36.  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

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

37.  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

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

38.  2008-91

ORD Approp $2,500 Wal-Mart Donation for Materials & Equipmt for Kids Kampus Educational Progs; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-071) (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

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

39.  2008-92

ORD Allocating $422,594.40 in DRI Rev for Employer-Assisted Downpymt Assistance (EADAF) Fund Progs Rsvs Accts: St Johns Town Ctr DRI-EADAF ($202,435.95); Bartram Park ($18,158.45) & Nocatee ($202,000). (BT 08-074) (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

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

40.  2008-93

ORD Approp $8,916.66 from Recording Fees Technology Acct to the State Atty's Technology Fund to Purchase Computer Equipmt; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009; Provide Oversight by State Atty's Ofc. (BT 08-75) (McCain) (Req of State Atty)

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

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

41.  2008-94

ORD Approp $10,000 from Fireman's Fund Insurance Co for Thermal Imaging Cameras & Equipmt; Auth a Grant Compliance Agreemt with said Co. (BT 08-78) (McArthur) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

42.  2008-95

ORD Auth (1) 1st Amend to Economic Dev Agreemt among South Shore Group Partners, LLC, JEDC & City dtd 12/7/05 & (2) 1st Amend to Allocation of Dev Rights Agreemt bet Developer & JEDC dtd 12/7/05 to auth up to a 3-Yr Extension of Certain Constrn Deadlines for the "St John" Condo Tower Proj on the South Bank; Auth Oversight by JEDC. (Alderson) (Req of JEDC)

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

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

43.  2008-96

ORD Auth an Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Bodytel Scientific, Inc for Relocation of Developer's North American Headquarters & World Headquarters; Recommending Developer be Apvd by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business; Commitment of $13,000 City Support & State Match of $52,000 for their 13 new Jobs; Auth JEDC as Contract Monitor. (Alderson) (Req of JEDC)

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

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

44.  2008-97

ORD Supporting an Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & IBA PT, Inc for Relocation of Developer's North American Headquarters Operations; Recommend that Developer be Apvd by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as a QTI Business; Placing Economic Dev Agreemt on File; Evidence City Support of $20,000 & State Match of $80,000 for 20 Jobs; Auth JEDC as Contract Monitor. (Alderson) (Req of JEDC)

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

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

AMEND to replace pg of contract clarifying city’s max indebtedness of $20,000

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

Ron Barton, Executive Director of the JEDC, gave an overview of economic prospects for Jacksonville.  2007 was a somewhat down year for economic development projects given the national economic slowdown; the number of projects was down, but the salaries of the recruited jobs and the projected economic benefits were still fairly high.  The overall volume of prospects is lower and the nature of the projects is changing somewhat – financial services projects are fewer, but aerospace and warehousing/distribution projects are still very strong.  Downtown residential development has slowed substantially, but 3 companies are looking at downtown for a new full-service hotel, which the market needs.

 

 

45.  2008-98

ORD Declaring Surplus var Airplanes, Boats & Trailers & auth Sale; Waiving Sec 106.415, Ord Code, that Sale Proceeds go in Gen Fund and allow Credit to Unappropriated Revs to Fund Constrn &/or Renovation of a Zone 5 Substation & a Match for a Homeland Security Grant for a Marine Waterborne Facility. (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

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

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

 

46.  2008-99

ORD Auth a Lease Agreemt with Teach for America, Inc for 2 Yrs with 2 Options to Renew for 2 Yrs each for Office Space in the Ed Ball Bldg at No Cost. (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

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

47.  2008-100

ORD Granting Perpetual Easemt to FDOT for Installation of a Traffic Signal, Control Cabinet & Signal Loops on 3rd St/SR A1A near Intersec of Cedar St. (Dist 13-Graham) (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,TEU

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

48.  2008-101

ORD Granting Temp Easemt along Heckscher Dr near Shad Creek Dr to FDOT for Constrn of Drainage Structures on SR 108/Heckscher Dr & the Harmonization of Driveways & Walkways. (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,TEU

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

49.  2008-102

ORD Granting Temp & Perpetual Easemts to FDOT along Ovella Rd near Blanding Blvd for Installation & Maint of a Drainage Pipe & Harmonization of Driveways & Walkways. (Dist 14-Corrigan) (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,TEU

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

50.  2008-103

ORD Granting Temp Easemt along Highway Ave near Victoria St to FDOT for Replacement of an Existing Bridge; Realignmt of a Ditch; Utility Adjustmts & Maintenance of Traffic. (Dist 9-W. Jones) (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,TEU

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

51.  2008-104

ORD Granting Perpetual Easemt to FDOT for Maintenance of a Bridge Box Culvert & Associated Drainage Structures along St Johns Ave near Montgomery Place. (Dist 14-Corrigan) (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,TEU

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

52.  2008-111

ORD Auth a Participation Agreemt with Emmanuel Temple of Jacksonville, Inc for Joint Use of a Drainage Pond as Part of Old Middleburg Rd (Wilson Blvd to Herlong Rd) BJP II Proj. (Dist 10-M. Jones) (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,TEU

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

53.  2008-114

RESO Declaring Need to acquire Fee Simple Title, Permanent Easemts & Temp Constrn Easemt Rights thru Eminent Domain for the Collins Rd (Rampart Rd to Shindler Dr) BJP Proj to Widen Rd. (Dist 11, 12 & 14 - Holt, Davis & Corrigan) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

 

54.  2008-121

ORD Granting Perpetual Easemt to FDOT for Installation of Traffic Signal, Control Cabinet & Signal Loops along Penman Rd near Atlantic Blvd. (Dist 13-Graham) (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,TEU

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

55.  2008-123

ORD Approp $4,178,213 from Banking Fund Loan Proceeds to the Gen Capital Projs Sub-Fund for Completion of Fire Stations 5, 32, 40 & 59 Prev Apvd by Ord 2006-1318; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) to Auth said Station Projs; Correct var Fund & Sub-Fund Errors made; Req Emerg Apv. (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,PHS

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

56.  2008-124

ORD Amend Ord 2007-817-E to Increase Issue of Spec Rev Bonds from $222,729,615 to $228,849,566 Net Proj Funds & Supplementing the Proj List to Revise Items of Capital Equipmt & Improvemts. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

57.  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

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

58.  2008-130

ORD Approp $14,720,000 from SJRWMD for (1) Microbial Source Tracking; (2) Sewer Infrastructure Constrn - Oakwood Villas Estates Phase 2; (3) UTIP Progs; (4) Septic Tank Enforcemt Progs; (5) Water Quality Outreach Campaign & (6) Sewer Infrastructure Constrn - Lincoln Villas Svc Area I Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Amend Ord 2007-814-E (CIP) for Oakwood Villas & Lincoln Villas Projs; Auth Agreemt with SJRWMD for Tributary Water Quality Restoration, Lower St Johns River Basin; Auth Subcontracts with Water & Sewer Expansion Authority & Duval Co Health Dept; Provide Oversight by Environmental & Compliance Dept. (Rowland) (Req of Mayor & C/M M. Jones)

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

 

1. 2/12/2008 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,TEU,JWW

 

 

Read 2nd and Rerefer

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, City Council Research

630-1405