JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

JANUARY 2, 2008

2:00 P.M.

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

1st floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

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

Excused: Council Member Graham

 

The meeting was called to order at 2:00 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.  2007-105

ORD Renaming & Amend Chapt 118 (Misc Approp), Renaming Chapt to be "Public Service Appropriations" & Largely Amend Same to Create Public Srvcs Grant Council with Public Srvc Grant Aprvl Auth & Prov for City Council to Approve Lump Sum Approptn for Public Srvc Grants; Estab Public Srvc Grant Criteria; Amend Sec 118.301 (Expenditure of Appropriated Funds), Sec 118.604 (Allocation by Cultural Council; Generally) Ord Code. (Rohan) (C/M Hyde)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/13/07

 

1. 1/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    2/5/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

    11/5/2007 F Sub/Rerefer 5-0

 

3. 11/13/2007 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; F

 

    11/19/2007 F Sub/Rerefer 5-0

 

   11/27/2007 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer;F

 

 

Council Member Hyde described the rationale behind his proposed reform of the Public Service Grant process.  The two major features of the new system are the creation of a Public Service Grant Committee to function as the equivalent of the Cultural Services Grant Committee in the arts and culture grant process, and the establishment by City Council each year of “priority populations” toward which the Public Service Grant Committee should direct the majority of the available funding.

 

APPROVE 4-0

A floor amendment will be proposed at the Council meeting to change the date by which the Council must establish the Priority Populations for 2008 (the bill currently requires establishment by January 15, 2008).

 

 

7.  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

 

Council Member Joost arrives

8.  2007-401

ORD re BJP Courthouse Proj; Apv $52,500,000 in Multi-Year Funding from Spec Rev Bonds & Approp Legally Available Non-Ad Valorem Revenues Under City Covenant Prog for Constrn of Unified Courthouse; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to Auth Priority 1 Status for all Components of "Duval County Courthouse Facilities Project"; Estab Max Cost for Proj of $316,000,000; Estab Proj Description; Auth Mayor to Secure Consultants & Design & Constrn Professionals; Continuing Courthouse Architectural Review Committee estab in Ord 2004-1339-E; Repealing Portions; Declaring Monroe St Shall Remain Open. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/24/07

 

1. 4/10/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

 

    4/16/2007 F Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 7-0

 

    4/17/2007 TEU Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

2. 4/24/2007 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEUS (TEU 7/1/07)

 

 

DEFER

 

 

9.  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

 

10.  2007-1094

ORD Apv Pymt of $3,077,519 as Settlemt of Dispute with IKON Office Solutions, Inc re Library System over Pymt for Printing & Copying Svcs & Equipmt; Apv Purchase of Listed Equipmt; Auth Waiver of Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/23/07

 

1. 10/9/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    10/15/2007 F Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0;    10/15/2007 R Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

    10/16/2007 RCD Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

2. 10/23/2007 CO PH AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

 R: withdraw

 

RECOMMEND WITHDRAWAL 5-0

 

Council Member Lee arrives

11.  2007-1133

ORD Auth a Landfill Gas Rights Agreemt and a Lease Agreemt with Trail Ridge Energy, LLC; Auth a 3 Party Agreemt bet City, Trail Ridge Energy, LLC & Trail Ridge Landfill, Inc; All for the Dev of a Cooperative Methane Gas Recovery Proj at the Trailridge Landfill. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/5/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/6/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

DEFER

 

12.  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

 

13.  2007-1186

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Columbia Co Providing for Reimbursemt to Duval County Med Examiner for Svcs Rendered in FY 2007-2008 at $2,100 per case. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    11/19/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

SUBSTITUTE to 1) include provision for all revenue for services to be collected by the City; 2) Medical Examiner is required to maintain appropriate supporting documentation for services provided and money received; 3) clarify that the $2,100 per case fee applies only to autopsy services and recognize the need for further negotiations over fees for other services and procedures; and 4) amend Exhibit 1 to state that the Medical Examiner is paid by Duval County and that costs for transporting bodies are the responsibility of Columbia County.  If the Medical Examiner transports the body, Jacksonville is to be reimbursed for the cost.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS SUBSTITUTED  6-0

 

 

14.  2007-1187

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Suwanee Co Providing for Reimbursemt to Duval Co Med Examiner for Svcs Rendered in FY 2007-2008 at $2,100 per case. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    11/19/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

SUBSTITUTE to 1) include provision for all revenue for services to be collected by the City; 2) Medical Examiner is required to maintain appropriate supporting documentation for services provided and money received; 3) clarify that the $2,100 per case fee applies only to autopsy services and recognize the need for further negotiations over fees for other services and procedures; and 4) amend Exhibit 1 to state that the Medical Examiner is paid by Duval County and that costs for transporting bodies are the responsibility of Suwanee County.  If the Medical Examiner transports the body, Jacksonville is to be reimbursed for the cost.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS SUBSTITUTED 6-0

 

15.  2007-1188

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Lafayette Co Providing for Reimbursemt to Duval Co Med Examiner for Svcs Rendered in FY 2007-2008 at $2,100 per case. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    11/19/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

SUBSTITUTE to 1) include provision for all revenue for services to be collected by the City; 2) Medical Examiner is required to maintain appropriate supporting documentation for services provided and money received; 3) clarify that the $2,100 per case fee applies only to autopsy services and recognize the need for further negotiations over fees for other services and procedures; and 4) amend Exhibit 1 to state that the Medical Examiner is paid by Duval County and that costs for transporting bodies are the responsibility of Lafayette County.  If the Medical Examiner transports the body, Jacksonville is to be reimbursed for the cost.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS SUBSTITUTED 6-0

 

 

16.  2007-1189

ORD Auth a Cooperative Agreemt with Hamilton Co Providing for Reimbursemt to Duval Co Med Examiner for Svcs Rendered in FY 2007-2008 at $2,100 per case. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    11/19/2007 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

SUBSTITUTE to 1) include provision for all revenue for services to be collected by the City; 2) Medical Examiner is required to maintain appropriate supporting documentation for services provided and money received; 3) clarify that the $2,100 per case fee applies only to autopsy services and recognize the need for further negotiations over fees for other services and procedures; and 4) amend Exhibit 1 to state that the Medical Examiner is paid by Duval County and that costs for transporting bodies are the responsibility of Hamilton County.  If the Medical Examiner transports the body, Jacksonville is to be reimbursed for the cost.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS SUBSTITUTED 6-0

 

 

17.  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

 

18.  2007-1224

RESO Certifying List of Errors, Discounts & Insolvencies on Tax Roll for Year 2006 Non-Ad Valorem Assessmts; Certifying List of Errors, Double Assessmts, Discounts & Insolvencies on Tax Roll for Year 2006. (Rohan) (F)

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

DEFER

 

19.  2007-1256

ORD Granting an Extraordinary Rate Adjustment for Fuel Surcharges of $82,398.66 to Southland Waste Systems, Inc., Pursuant to Amended Contract for Waste & Recycling Collection & Transp. (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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

20.  2007-1257

ORD Approp $500 from Spec Council Lapse Contingency to Restore Grant Funds to Fla Yards & Neighborhoods Prog. (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,RCD

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/4/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

21.  2007-1258

ORD Approp $30,762 from Tree Protection Trust Fund for Tree Planting at Dellwood Ave from Margaret St to Acosta St; Provide Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 9-W. Jones) (Sidman) (C/M W. Jones)

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

22.  2007-1260

ORD Reapprop to State Housing Initiatives Partnership ("SHIP") Housing Rental Rehab/Trust Fund Authorized Expenditures ($1,380,900) in Unused or Unencumbered Funds, Prev Authorized by Ord 2007-211-E for Targeted Neighborhoods Acct to Reestab Funding for the New Life Village Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-034) (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,RCD

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/4/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

23.  2007-1261

ORD Approp, at Req of FDEP, from Existing Gas Storage Tank Inspection Fund Balance of $60,915.46 into FY 2008 Operating Acct Administered by Environmental Quality Div of Environmental & Compliance Dept for Grant Period 7/1/07 - 6/30/08 for Prog Expenses & Misc Svcs. (BT 08-032) (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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

24.  2007-1262

ORD Approp $28,699 from JCC to Admin Svcs Div to Correct Oversight in COJ Reorg Budget Process; Apv Position (BT 08-025) (RC 08-082) (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,PHS

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND short title of bill to remove “correct oversight” and instead state “To align the position within the appropriate dept.”

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 6-0

 

 

25. 2007-1263

ORD Approp $298,000 in Residential Amts, left in Canceled NWJED Trust Fund Proj, to Consolidated JEDC Proj, Pay-as-you-go NWJED Trust Fund; Ord 2007-281-E; Prov Funds Carryover to FY 08-09 (BT 08-035). (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,RCD

 

12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

12/4/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

 

26.  2007-1264

ORD Approp $475,000 from 2% Convention Dev Tax Funds in Prime Osborn Convention Ctr Fund Balance to Replace Aging Remote Phone System Linking Facilities Operated by SMG on Behalf of City at Prime Osborn Convention Ctr ($26,399.46), Jax Municipal Stadium ($323,006.69), Jax Baseball Stadium ($7,835.07), Memorial Arena ($76,143.36), Times Union Performing Arts Ctr ($23,401.60) & Cecil Equestrian Ctr ($18,213.82) (BT 08-040). (McCain) (Req of JEDC)

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

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/4/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-0

 

 

27.  2007-1265

ORD Apv & Auth a Renewal Agreemt of Amended & Restated Agreemt with SMG for Mgmt of Public Assembly Facilities to Extend Initial Term of Agreemt, which was 10-1-02 thru 9-30-08, to now exp 3-30-13; Prov JEDC Oversight. (McCain) (Req of JEDC)

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

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/4/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 4-1 (Lee opposed) (Clark departed – early excusal)

 

 

28.  2007-1267

ORD Amend Chapt 122 (Public Property), Ord Code, re Disposition of Real Propty within Community Redev Area; Repeal Subpart C, Community Redev Real Propty Dispositions & Consisting of Sec 122.431 thru 122.436, Inclusive: Reenact New Subpart C, Community Redev Real Propty Dispositions, Consisting of Sec 122.431, Applicability, Sec 122.432, Appraisal of Propty, Sec 122.433, Authorization Sec 122.434, Disposition of Community Dev Propty. (Braga) (Req of JEDC)

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

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/4/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Ron Barton, Executive Director of the JEDC, described the reasoning behind the amendment and the rationale for making the City ordinance match the state law.  He stated that this new procedure would be the rare exception rather than the rule, and is intended to allow the City to respond in a rapid manner to an unsolicited proposal for use of City property that is determined to be in the public interest.  Council Member Lee expressed concerns about the possibility that a shortened process would be detrimental to the ability of small businesses to make a successful counter-proposal for the property.

 

AMEND to

1.       Clarify JEDC acting as Comm. Redevelopment Agency

2.        add language regarding ownership of property within in CRA

3.       correct grammatical error on pg. 3

4.       set disposal threshold at $25,000 to be compliant with real estate code

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED  4-1 (Lee opposed)

 

 

29.  2007-1268

ORD Apv & Auth Sovereign Submerged Lands Lease Easemt with Fla Dept of Environmental Protection to Allow Expansion of Bay St over Hogan's Creek. (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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

30.  2007-1269

ORD Auth Closing & Execution of Contracts to Acquire 2 Parcels on Kernan Blvd bet Beach Blvd & JTB Blvd, in Accordance with Option to Purchase dtd 10-2-07 by Southside Baptist Church ("Seller") for $995,000, for Pond Site of 4.7± Acres, with Easemt for Ingress, Egress & Drainage, for Kernan Blvd R/W BJP Proj. (Dist-3 Clark) (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

 

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

31.  2007-1270

ORD re use of JCC Parking Lot; Auth CEO of JCC to Execute Parking Permit Agreemts for Future Parking Needs. (McArthur) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/4/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

32.  2007-1272

RESO Declaring Need to Acquire Perpetual Easemts for Drainage & Temp Constrn Easemt Rights thru Eminent Domain for Broward Rd Proj; Auth Gen Counsel to Institute Approp Condemnation Proceedings. (Dist 8 - Lee) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

 

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 Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

In response to a question from Council Member Lee, Bob Williams of the Real Estate Division explained that the fact that several of the parties from whom the City is seeking easements have hired attorneys to challenge the proposed easement valuations is not at all unusual; the City is used to property owners using the provisions of state law to have the City fund their attorney and independent appraisal in an attempt to get more compensation for the property than the City’s assessed value.

 

AMEND to attach revised Exhibit 2 to correct legal description and map.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0, with the committee recognizing that Council Member Lee has questions that need to be answered before the Council meeting and that she may request re-referral if those questions are not sufficiently answered.

 

 

33.  2007-1273

RESO Requesting & Urging FDOT to Highly Prioritize & Fund Repaving of Beaver St from Stockton St to McDuff Ave; Direct that Copy of Reso be sent to FDOT's Jax & Lake City Offices. (Dist 9 - W. Jones) (Clements)

 

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 Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

34.  2007-1280

ORD Auth Closing & Execution of Contracts for Purchase of Propty ($200,000) from William P Register, Pres of Heritage Ltd, 2.5 Acre Propty for use as Pond Site for Drainage as part of the San Pablo Rd R/W BJP Proj. (Dist 2-Bishop) (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 correct RE number in the title of the bill.

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

 

 

35.  2007-1283

ORD Amend Sec 123.102 (Fees Established), Ord Code, to amend Existing & to Estab New Fees to be Charged by Duval County Health Dept. (Rohan) (PHS)

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

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Charles Griggs of the Health Department stated, in response to committee questions, that the bill includes some new fees and some increases in existing fees, and that the majority of the increased revenue will come from environmental permits, business fees and vital records fees and not from patient health care fees charged to individuals seeking medical or dental care.  The increased fee revenue will replace the reduced City funding.  The committee requested a chart clearly outlining the new fees and the increases in existing fees at the next committee meeting.

 

DEFER

 

 

36.  2007-1285

ORD Approp $633,578 to Post Pymt from JIA for a Crash Truck Purchased under Interlocal Agreemt bet City & JAA for Airport Rescue & Firefighting Svcs to pay Banking Fund Balance of $380,184.08 Owed on Purchase $253,393.92 to the 513 Cash Fund. (BT 08-041) (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,PHS,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,PHS,TEU

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

37.  2007-1286

ORD Auth Execution of Fla Boating Improvemt Prog (FBIP) Agreemt with Fla Fish & Wildlife Conservation Comm for a Derelect Vessel Removal Proj; Approp $44,500 ($9,500 from FBIP & $35,000 City Match from Derelict Vessel Removal Acct; Realign Funds due to Reorg; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2007-2008; Provide Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept. (BT 08-036) (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,RCD,JWW

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/4/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

AMEND to clearly identify $95,000 as a grant from Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0

 

 

38.  2007-1287

ORD Approp $17,730,373 in Anticipated Rev from JEA Franchise Fees Apv by Ord 2007-838-E, to the Public Works Dept for FY 2007-2008. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 4-0

 

 

39.  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

 

 

DEFER

 

 

40.  2007-1289

ORD Apv Position Change in the Environmental & Compliance Dept. (RC 08-118) (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

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL 5-0

 

 

41.  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

 

 

AMEND to attach repealed section as exhibit

 

RECOMMEND READ 2ND AND REREFER AS AMENDED 5-0

 

 

42.  2007-1299

ORD Apv Retention of Spec Counsel to advise JSO on Criminal Procedure & Law; Provide for Compensation ($95,000 Annually) & Responsibility for Pymt. (Rohan) (Req of Sheriff & Gen Counsel)

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

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

43.  2007-1300

ORD Auth a Railroad Crossing Agreemt with Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad Co for Myrtle Ave. (McArthur) (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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

44.  2007-1301

ORD Auth a Railroad Crossing Agreemt with Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad Co for 5th St. (McArthur) (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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

45.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

46.  2007-1303

ORD Auth Grant of Easemt to JEA along S'ly Edge of Gilridge Rd from Trail Ridge Landfill Site to U.S. 301 to convey Electricity from the Trail Ridge Landfill Gas Generating Facility to JEA's Transmission Line. (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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

47.  2007-1304

ORD Auth a Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease Renewal with Bd of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of State of Fla, thru 1/22/12, Mooring Areas on Riverwalk North Bank for Water Taxis, & Riverwalk South Bank for Recreational & Commercial Vessels & Overnight Mooring of 2 Dinner Cruise Ships & Water Taxis. (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,RCD,JWW

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

48.  2007-1313

ORD Approp $115,030.70 ($100,026.70 from Fla Help America Vote Act Fund & $15,004 from Subsidies & Contributions from other Govt Acct) for Voter Education Mailers with Sample Ballots; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-037)(McCain) (Supv of Elections)

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

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,R

 

 

R:      read 2nd and rerefer                  

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

49.  2007-1314

ORD Approp $118.476.19 ($103,022.77 from Fla Help America Vote Act Fund & $15,453.42 from Subsidies & Contributions from other Govt Acct) for Voter Education Mailers with Sample Ballots; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-038)(McCain) (Supv of Elections)

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

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,R

 

 

R:    read 2nd and rerefer                                   

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

50.  2007-1315

ORD Approp $57,515.35 ($50,013.35 from Fla Help America Vote Act Fund & $7,502 from Subsidies & Contributions from other Govt Acct) for Pollworker Recruitmt & Training; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2008-2009. (BT 08-039) (McCain) (Supv of Elections)

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

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,R

 

 

R:  read 2nd and rerefer                                                      

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

51.  2007-1316

ORD Approp $8,917 Grant from FDOT for Addnl Funding of 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 auth Proj Budget Increase. (BT 08-044) (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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

52.  2007-1317

ORD Approp $56,250 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security to JSO for Specialized Equpmt to sustain SWAT & EOD Teams performing Anti-Terrorism Operations. (BT 08-045) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

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

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

53.  2007-1318

ORD Approp $146,772 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security to JSO for Technologies & Equpmt to enhance Capabilities of SWAT & EOD Teams performing Anti-Terrorism Operations. (BT 08-046) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

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

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

54.  2007-1319

ORD Approp $71,500 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security to JSO for Technologies & Equpmt to enhance Aerial Observation Capabilities of JSO's Aviation Unit in performing Anti-Terrorism Operations. (BT 08-047) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

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

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

55.  2007-1320

ORD Approp $20,000 from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security to JSO to Expand Public Awareness Campaigns to Combat Terrorism thru Developmt of Printed Materials, CD's, a Website & other Outreach Progs to Business & Civic Groups. (BT 08-048) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

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

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

56.  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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

57.  2007-1322

ORD Approp $26,484.93 from Gen Fund to transfer 1 Position within Central Operations Dept from Admin Svcs Div to Fleet Mgmt Div; Apv Position & Aligning Duties & Responsibilities of Position. (BT 08-050) (RC 08-183) (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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

58.  2007-1323

ORD Approp $26,118.11 from Solid Waste Disposal Fund to Transfer 1 Position to Admin Svcs Div of Central Operations Dept; Apv Position & Aligning Duties & Responsibilities of Position. (BT 08-051) (RC 08-100) (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

 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

59.  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

 

 

R:   read 2nd and rerefer                 

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

60.  2007-1349

ORD Auth Memo of Understanding with Clerk of the Circuit & County Courts; Waiving Portions of Ord Code. (French) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,R

 

 

Steve Diebenow of the Mayor’s Office, who negotiated the agreement with the Clerk of the Courts, described the on-going disagreements between the two parties resulting from the Article V Constitutional revisions to the state court system several years ago.  The problem is not uncommon around the state, but Jacksonville’s consolidated form of government makes the solution somewhat more complicated because of the interaction of the City Charter and State Constitution.  Mr. Diebenow believes that both parties have conceded points to the other and that this agreement is the best that can be negotiated without resorting to binding legal opinions from the General Counsel and State Attorney General and an eventual lawsuit.  He stated that the reason for the emergency is for Council to indicate its approval of the negotiated compromise before the Duval Legislative Delegation meets on January 18th.  If the Council does not indicate its approval of the negotiated agreement by then, then the City will request the delegation to press for adoption of a J-bill to split the Clerk’s operations into two parts – the court functions, to be primarily funded by the state with the City paying for state-mandated support infrastructure, and a separate office for public document recording functions which will be a City division.

 

The committee engaged in considerable debate about the need for emergency action and about the relative merits of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding versus a J-bill solution versus the binding legal opinion/potential lawsuit avenue.

 

R:  emergency/amend/approve                  

 

Motion to call the question on the emergency – APPROVED 3-2 (Lee and Joost opposed)

 

EMERGENCY – APPROVED 3-2 (Lee and Joost opposed)

 

AMEND to add the Auditor’s Office recommendations outlined on pp. 21 and 22 attached to today’s agenda to the bill and the Memorandum of Understanding – APPROVED 4-1 (Lee opposed)

 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED, AS AN EMERGENCY – APPROVED BUT FAILED TO BE REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE 3-2 (Lee and Joost opposed)

 

 

 

 

 

At the conclusion of the agenda Council Member Joost informed the committee that he is in the process of researching a potential amendment to the Tree Protection and Related Expenses Trust Fund that would increase the amount of the fund that could be used for maintenance of trees rather than strictly for new tree planting.  He thinks it is prudent to invest more than the currently allowable 10% of the fund in keeping trees alive and healthy instead of planting new trees that subsequently die and don’t serve the function of replacing the benefits of the trees that were removed that produced the revenue to the trust fund.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, City Council Research

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