JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

 

August 19, 2009

5:00 P.M.

 

August 17, 2009          2:00 P.M.

Tape No.________________________

 

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana Farris, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Stephen Joost, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Phillip Zamarron

William Bishop, Vice Chair

Auditor:            Kirk Sherman

John Crescimbeni

Auditor:            Janice Billy

Johnny Gaffney (arr. 2:03)

Attorney:          Peggy Sidman

Ray Holt

Attorney:          Steve Rohan

E. Denise Lee

Research:        Jeff Clements

Don Redman

Administration: Lisa Rinaman

Jack Webb

Clay Yarborough  (arr. 2:04)

 

                       

Meeting Convened 2:01 P.M.              Meeting Adjourned 3:31 P.M.

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  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

 

 

 

BILL SUMMARY   R:

 

 

DEFER

 

2.  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

 

 

 

3.  2009-65

ORD Auth (1) Participation Agreemt with Springhill Missionary Baptist Church of NE Florida, Inc for Drainage & (2) Grant of Easemt to Springhill, at No Cost, to allow Stormwater Runoff from their Propty into a Drainage Pond Site that is Part of the Hart's Rd Reconstrn Proj. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/10/09

 

1. 1/27/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    2/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/10/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

4.  2009-197

RESO Expressing Council's Displeasure of JEA Considering Closing JEA Satellite Customer Care Ctrs; Request JEA Conduct Survey of Satellite Customers & Compile Survey Report & Make Recommendations to JEA Bd & City Council; Direct Distribution of Reso. (Sidman) (C/M Lee)

 

1. 2/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

5.  2009-198

RESO Encouraging JEA to keep open the Satellite Customer Care Ctrs; Expressing Concern with JEA Proposed Transaction Surcharge; Directing Distribution of Reso. (Reingold) (C/M Gaffney)

 

1. 2/24/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    3/2/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    3/2/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    3/3/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 3/10/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

6.  2009-465

ORD Approp $9,578 from Spec Council Contingency - Undesignated to pay SMG the Costs of Facility Rental & Expenses for 2009 Southeastern Mounted Police Competition 9/24/09 - 9/27/09. (Sidman) (C/M Davis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/15/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/15/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/16/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/23/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.  2009-468

ORD Approp $780,316 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for Landscape Improvemts on Roosevelt Blvd R/W bet McDuff Ave & Park St; Amend Ord 2008-555-E (CIP) to auth "Roosevelt Blvd Phase I Planting - Plymouth to Park St"; Invoke Exception of 126.107(g), Ord Code, to Award Contract to Greenscape of Jacksonville, Inc. (Sidman) (C/M Corrigan)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/09

 

1. 6/9/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    6/15/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/15/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/16/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/23/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

8.  2009-488

ORD Approp $806,230.37 ($543,730.37 HOME Prog Funds & $252,500 "SHIP" Prog Funds) for Downpymt Assist & 5% Admin Allowance; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2009-2010. (BT 09-135) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 07/28/09

 

1. 6/23/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    7/20/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/21/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/28/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

    8/4/2009 RCD Approve 4-0

 

 

Approve 5 – 0

 

Reconsider

 

Approve 5-2 (Lee, Yarborough opposed)

 

 

 

 

9.  2009-498

ORD Auth a No Cost License Agreemt with Greenscape of Jacksonville, Inc for 2nd Floor of Former South Jax City Hall at 1468 Hendricks Ave for 5-Yr Term & Option to Renew 3 Times, Each for 5-Yr Term. (Dist 5-Shad) (McCain) (Req of Mayor & C/M Shad)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 07/28/09

 

1. 6/23/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    7/20/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/21/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/28/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

10.  2009-499

ORD Auth Issuance of $360,000,000 BJP Sales Tax Rev Bonds to Refund Outstanding Spec Rev Bonds Issued for BJP Projs in Sec 761.102, Ord Code; Provide for Pymt of Bonds from ½ Cent Sales Surtax Rev; Amend Ord 2001-431-E to Increase Rev Required to Issue Bonds. (Livermore, Freeman & McWilliams, P.A. & Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 07/28/09

 

1. 6/23/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    7/20/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    7/21/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/28/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

11.  2009-511

ORD Levying Annual Taxes on Real & Personal Propty in Gen Svcs Dist & Urban Svcs Dists for Calendar Yr 2009; Stating Percentage Decreases under Rolled-Back Rate. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065, F.S. - 9/8/09

 

1. 7/13/2009 CO  Introduced: F

 

    7/20/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/28/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

12.  2009-512

ORD Approp Funds & Estab City of Jax, JEA, Water & Sewer Expansion Auth; Jax Aviation Auth, JPA, JTA, Police & Fire Pension Fund & Downtown Vision Business Improvemt Dist Budgets for 2009-2010 FY, Capital Improvemt Budget for 2009-2010 FY, Public Svc Grants, Capital Outlays, Employee Cap; Provide for Fed Public Svc Grants, State & Fed Grant Progs, Position Allocations & Temp Hrs, All Years Budget City Banking Fund, Septic Tank Failure Schedule, Capital Projs, Auto Allowance Restrictions, Pension Contributions; Waive Sec 51.102, Ord Code, to fund Jax Children's Comm (JCC) as Provided herein; Waive Sec 106.107 to allow Interest Accrued on Emerg Rsv Fund to be Swept; Waive Sec 106.219 Requiring Unit Cost & Svc Quality Measures; Waive Chapt 126 SMG Provisions & Require that SMG Comply with their Internal Procuremt Policies; Provide for JCC Comprehensive Budget Transfer Powers; Estab Municipal Purpose to Sec 106.203(b); Provide for Jax Journey Oversight Comm, Appropriations, Prohibited Transfers. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065, F.S. - 9/8/09

 

1. 7/13/2009 CO  Introduced: F

 

    7/20/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/28/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

13.  2009-513

ORD Adopt 5-Yr CIP (2010-2014); Directing Revision & Updating of Capital Improvemts Element of 2010 Comp Plan. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/13/2009 CO  Introduced: F

 

    7/20/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/28/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

3. 8/11/2009 CO PH Only

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

14.  2009-514

ORD Increasing Principal Amt of Banking Funds Bonds Auth to be Issued to Provide $459,221,786 Net Proj Funds; Supplementing Proj List to Revise Items of Capital Equipmt & Improvemts Auth to be Financed; Declaring Intent to Reimburse. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/13/2009 CO  Introduced: F

 

    7/20/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/28/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

3. 8/11/2009 CO PH Only

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

15.  2009-515

ORD-MC Repealing Ord 2007-837-E, Re Solid Waste Svc Fees & Pt 5 (Solid Waste Svc Fee) of Chapt 352 (Waste Collection & Disposal Svc by Contractors & City); Eliminating Said Fees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU (PHS, TEU, RCD, LUZ per CP Clark 7-27/09)

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU, PHS, RCD, LUZ

 

 

DEFER

 

16.  2009-516

ORD-MC Repealing Ords 2007-836-E & 2008-129-E, Re Stormwater Mgmt & Chapt 754 (Stormwater Mgmt Utility Code); Eliminating Certain Stormwater Mgmt Fees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU, (PHS, RCD, LUZ per CP Clark  7-27-09)

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU, PHS, RCD, LUZ

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

17.  2009-517

ORD-MC Repealing Ord 2007-838-E, Re JEA & Charter; Amend Article 21 (JEA), Repealing Payment of Franchise Fees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 9/8/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU, (PHS, RCD, LUZ per CP Clark 7-27-09)

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F,TEU,PHS,RCD,LUZ

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

18.  2009-549

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 116 (Employees & Employee Benefits), Create new Sec 116.901 (Asst Mgmt Improvement Officers); AMIOs to be Apptd by Mayor & Confirmed by Council; Limit Number to 20;  Addressing Qualifications, Job Descriptions, Salary Ranges; Create Reporting Requirement; Protect Existing Employees. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

19.  2009-551

ORD-MC Recodifying Blue Cypress Pk Capital Improvement & Maint Spec Rev Fund as New Sec 111.118, Formerly Estab as Sec 110.399.20 by Ord 2005-1140-E, Which Sec# was Duplicated in Ord 2006-237-E & Mistakenly Omitted from Spec Rev & Trust Acct Recodification of Ord 2006-422-E. (Rohan) (C/M Yarborough)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

 

 

20.  2009-552

ORD Reallocating $11,000,000 From Total Max Daily Loads (TMDL) Initiative/River Accord Acct to var Bond Constrn Projs; Amend Ord 2008-555-E(CIP) to Auth addnl Funds for Venetia Terrace, Lincoln Villas, Mandarin Drainage (Mandarin/Orange Pickers), Sandalwood Canal, & Newtown Phases III, IV, V & VI Projs. (BT 09-137) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

21.  2009-553

ORD Approp $192,500 from US Dept of Homeland Security To Acquire Equipment in Gaps relevant to WMD Detection & All-Hazards Response Capabilities for JSO in Anti-Terrorism Operations; Auth funds Carryover thru FY 2010. (BT 09-140) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

 

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

22.  2009-554

ORD Approp $175,000 from Rsv for Fed Progs to Match Grant Funds of $150,000, Prev Approp by ORD 2007-11-E; to Initiate Constrn of Jessie Ball Dupont Pk Proj; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2009-2010; Amend Ord 2008-555-E(CIP) to auth Proj; Designate Oversight by Rec & Comm Svcs Dept. (BT-09-141) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

AMEND to correct project name to Jessie Ball DuPont Park (Treaty Oak Park) renovation

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 6-0

 

 

 

23.  2009-555

ORD Approp $22,464 from Bureau of Justice Assistance, US Dept of Justice, to JSO for Software with Licenses & Install Security Threat Assessment Team Syst for Use by JSO Corrections Personnel In Evaluating Risk Mgmt & Security Factors within Jail Facilities. (BT 09-145) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff) 

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

24.  2009-556

ORD Approp $23,988 ($20,000 EPA Environmental Justice Grant to Brownfields Prog & In-Kind Contribution of $3,988 from Health Dept) for Focus Group Sessions to Identify Environmental Health Concerns of Urban Core Residents & Reduce Environmental Risks Inside Homes by Offering Health Home Assessments & Education on Environmental Hazards. (BT 09-146) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

 

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

25.  2009-557

ORD Approp $150,000 from Community Dev Div Lapsed Funds for FY 2006-2007 to Edward Waters College for Renovation of Susie Tolbert House Interior, Phase III, at 1665 Pearce St; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2009-2010. (BT 09-147) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2009 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

26.  2009-559

ORD Approp $200,000 from Gen Counsel Retained Earnings to Supplement Funding for Litigation & Spec Counsel Costs; Auth Funds Carryover into Subsequent FYs. (Rohan) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

27.  2009-560

ORD Apv Settlement in Eminent Domain, for Damages & Atty's fees of $333,000 to Dunn Corner LLC, Resulting from Condemnation of Parcels 104 & 702 in relation to Harts Road Proj, City of Jax v. Compass Bank, et al. (Sidman) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

 

APRPOVE 8-0

 

 

28.  2009-561

ORD Approp $79,960.00 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for Landscaping Improvements along Sibbald Rd bet Soutel Dr & Trout River Blvd; Auth Procurement Directive. (Sidman) (C/M Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

 

APPROVE 8-0

 

 

29.  2009-563

ORD Apv Acquisition from Isle of Faith Methodist Church Inc, Parcels 120, 120.1 & Drainage Easemt on Parcel 800 (RE #162131-0050), on San Pablo Rd for $350,000 to Construct a Retention Pond & Drainage for San Pablo Rd Reconstr BJP.  (Dist 3- Clark) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

AMEND

1)       Correct RE#

2)       Add language to bill to reserve easement

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 8-0

30.  2009-564

ORD Auth Declaration of Restrictive Covenant with FDEP Allowing City to Satisfy Requirements of FDEP & EPA for Coleman Evans Superfund Site. (Nelson) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

 

AMEND to attach revised Exhibit 1

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 7-0

 

 

 

31.  2009-565

ORD Auth Execution of City Deed conveying Fee Simple Title to Parcel 102.1 Part A, within Owens Rd R/W & Parcel 102.1 Part B, within Sundale Rd R/W to FDOT to extend SR 243 (JIA North Access) from SR 102 (Airport Rd) to Pecan Pk Rd. (Dist 11-Holt) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/4/2009 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

 

APPROVE 8-0

 

 

 

32.  2009-594

ORD re Fire & Rescue TriData Implementation Plan apvd by Ord 2008-656-E; Amend List Originally Detailed in JFRD Fire Study Report dtd 7/14/08. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

33.  2009-617

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 37 (Inmate Medical Svcs-Ofc of Sheriff), Pt 1 (Organization) Sec 37.107 (Dept of Corrections) to Estab a Div of Health Svcs to Achieve Expected Savings of $500,000 & Other Efficiencies; Amend Article 17 (Civil Svc), Sec 17.06 (Applicability of Civil Svc System to Employees of Consolidated Govt) to Exempt Employees in Sheriff's Div of Health Svcs in Sheriff's Dept of Corrections. (Rohan) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/09

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

34.  2009-618

RESO Apv Issuance by Jax Health Facilities Authority (JHFA) of its Hospital Revenue Note (Baptist Med Ctr) of $30,000,000 for Loan to Southern Baptist Hospital of Florida, Inc to Finance or Refinance Capital Projs & Equipmt. (Petrie) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 159, F.S. -

 

1. 7/28/2009 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    8/3/2009 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/3/2009 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/11/2009 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

 

 

AMEND

1)       include waiver of 0.25% principal amount issuance fee

2)       Waive 490.108 Ord. Code requiring minimum rating for insurance

3)       Include language that note can only be assigned to an accredited investor.

 

APPROVE AS AMENDED 7-1 (Yarborough opposed)

 

 

35.  2009-623

ORD-MC Amend Chapter 23 (Central Operations Dept), Part 7 (Human Resource Div), Create New Sec 22.703 (Agreemts for Volunteer Workers), to Allow Human Resources Div to Enter into Volunteer Svcs Agreemts with Public or Private Agencies Conducting Progs Which Provide Volunteer Workers at No Cost; Auth Chief of Human Resources  Div to Execute such Agreemts. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

36.  2009-624

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 320 (General Provisions); Pt 4 (Permits), Sec 320.409 (Schedule of Permit fees) to Modify Roofing & Site Work Permit Fees; Amend Chapt 321 (Adoption of Building Code), Sec 321.101 (Adoption of Appendices), Sec 321.103 (Life Safety Code Adopted) & Sec 321.104 (Fla Fire Prevention Code Adopted) to Update Building Code. (Reingold) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,PHS,TEU, BCAB

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

37.  2009-628

ORD Approp $5,000 from Fla Inland Navigation Dist (FIND) for Litter Prevention & Education Progs for Keep America Beautiful Affiliates; Auth Agreemt with FIND. (BT 09-149) (McArthur) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

38.  2009-629

ORD Approp $189,700 ($143,450 Grant From US Dept of Homeland Security, FEMA, & $46,250 from Rsv for Fed Progs) to Conduct Phase I Feasibility Study & Engineering Design to Identify Modifications Needed to Wind Retrofit New Marine & Land-Based Fire Station No 40 on Heckscher Dr; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2009-2010. (BT 09-150) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

39.  2009-630

ORD Approp $197,620 ($179,654 Fla Dept of Elder Affairs Grant & $17,966 In-Kind City Contribution) for American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Elder Nutrition Prog, to Increase Number of Meals & Provide Nutrition Counseling & Education, From 7/1/09 to 9/30/10; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2009-2010. (BT 09-151) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

40.  2009-631

ORD Auth $417,227.47 Addnl Funds for St Augustine Rd (Hood Landing to I-95) Proj by Reducing Apvd Funding & Transfer From Barnes Rd (University to Kennerly), Spring Pk Rd (Bowden to University) & Spring Pk Rd (Emerson to University) Projs in BJP; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2009-2010; Amend Ord 2008-555-E(CIP) to Auth Proj Changes. (BT 09-154) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

41.  2009-632

ORD Re a Continuation Grant to Approp $155,821 US Dept of Homeland Security Grant to Implement & Administer Duval County's Emerg Mgmt Prog; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2009-2010. (BT 09-155) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

42.  2009-633

ORD Approp $127,772 From Fla Boater Improvement Prog Fund for "North Bank River Walk Floating Dock Repairs" Proj; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2009-2010; Amend Ord 2008-555-E (CIP) to Auth Proj; Designate Oversight by Rec & Comm Svcs Dept. (BT 09-156) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

43.  2009-634

ORD Auth Participation in Community Dev Block Grant (CDBG) Prog & Budget for FY 2009-2010; Estab Rev Fund Acct for CDBG Prog Funds; Approp $6,641,511 for Prog Costs; Auth Award, & Execution of Fed Prog Contracts; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Auth Council Action if Rev Differs; Apv Positions. (BT 10-01) (RC 10-03) (Chastain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

44.  2009-635

ORD Estab Rev Fund Acct for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS ("HOPWA") Prog Funds; Approp $2,335,290.02 to Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm, to Execute Fed Prog Contracts for the Following: $600,000.02 to Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc, $100,000 to Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc, $65,000 to Gateway Community Services, Inc., $148,593 to I.M. Sulzbacher Ctr for the Homeless, Inc., $248,412 to Lutheran Social Svcs of NE Fla, Inc, $652,833 to NE FL AIDS Network, Inc, $417,696 to River Region Human Svcs, Inc, & $67,971 to Housing & Neighborhoods Dept for Admin Costs; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2010-2011; Auth Council Action if Rev Differs; Apv Positions. (BT 10-02) (RC 10-01) (Chastain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

45.  2009-636

ORD Estab Rev Fund Acct for Emerg Shelter Grant ("ESG") Prog Funds; Approp $297,923 ESG Funds to Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm to Execute a Fed Prog Contract for Award of ESG Funds to I.M. Sulzbacher Ctr for the Homeless, Inc; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2010-2011; Auth Council Action if Rev Differs. (BT 10-03) (Chastain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

46.  2009-637

ORD Estab Rev Fund Acct for Home Investment Partnership (Home) Prog Funds; Approp $2,748,052 in Home Prog Funds for Prog Costs; Auth Award to Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm for Auth & Funding, & Auth Federal Prog Contracts for Prog Funds for: Community Housing Dev Organization Operating (CHDO) Costs ($30,000 Each to Grace & Truth Community Dev Corp, Metro North Community Dev Corp, Northwest Jax Community Dev Corp, & Second Chance Helper Center, Inc); CHDO Dev Subsidy Pool ($412,207.80); Downpayment Assistance Progs ($1,941,039.20 to Headstart to Homeownership Prog); $274,805 to Housing & Neighborhoods Dept for Admin Costs; Auth Funds Carryover thru FY 2010-2011; Auth Further Council Action if Rev Differs; Apv Positions. (BT 10-04) (RC 10-02) (Chastain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

47.  2009-638

ORD Auth Rate Schedule for Power Pedestal Hook-up Fees for Boaters at Metro Pk Marina; Designate Oversight by Rec & Comm Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

48.  2009-640

ORD Auth 1st Amend to Lease Agreemt with Southgate Shopping Center, LLC (Landlord), Previously Apvd in Ord 2009-278-E, to Add Floor Plan to Exhibit A of Lease to Identify 8,601 Sq Ft of Leased Space. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

49.  2009-644

ORD Reducing Salaries of the Council, Mayor, Clerk, Property Appraiser, Sheriff, Supv of Elections & the Tax Collector,& all of their Non Union-Represented Employees, Effective 10/1/09 - 9/30/10; Provide for Waivers as Necessary, to Secs 5.07 & 6.03 of City Charter to Allow for Certain Pay Reductions; Re-Setting Base Salaries at Former Rates on 10/1/10; Provide for Oversight. (Rohan) (C/M Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

50.  2009-645

ORD Reducing Salaries of the City Council by 50%, Notwithstanding Provisions of Sec 129.102, Ord Code; Require Council Members to pay Full Cost of Health & Hospitalization Insurance Coverage if they Choose to Participate. (Rohan) (C/M Shad)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F, PHS

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

51.  2009-646

ORD Auth a License Agreemt with St Nicholas Business Assn, Inc for their use of City-Owned St Nicholas Train Station Park at 2564 Atlantic Blvd for 5 Yrs with 2 5-Yr Renewal Options, at $1/Yr in Return for their Improving the Train Station & Enhancing the Park with a Gazebo, Playground & Fencing; Provide Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

52.  2009-647

ORD Auth a License Agreemt with Fresh Ministries, Inc to use City-Owned Propty on 1st St bet Franklin & Troyan Sts for 3 Yrs with 2 3-Yr Extensions to Place a Portable Ofc & Classroom to Provide Neighborhood & Community Assistance, Access to Local, State & Fed Progs, Classes in Reading & Parenting, Community Mtgs & Workshops; Provide Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

53.  2009-649

ORD Amend Ord 2007-813-E (City of Jax Budget Ord) by Amending JTA Budget Schedules O, P, R, U & V. (Rohan) (Req of JTA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

54.  2009-651

ORD Approp $19,570 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for Landscape Improvements Along Ribault Scenic Drive from Howell Dr to Winton Dr & Along Winton Dr from Moncrief Rd W to Van Gundy Rd; Auth Procurement Directive; Designating Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Sidman) (C/M Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

55.  2009-653

ORD Approp $145,504.13 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund for Landscaping Design ($19,563.13) & Tree Planting ($125,941) for Tree Planting along St Johns Bluff Rd bet Atlantic Blvd & Monument Rd; Provide Oversight by Public Works Dept; Amend Ord 2009-555-E (CIP) to auth said Proj; Recognize use under Procuremt Code of Continuing Contract with R-A-M Professional Group Inc for Landscape Design & with Davey Tree Expert Co for Tree Planting. (Sidman) (C/M Bishop, Yarborough)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

56.  2009-654

ORD Auth Economic Dev Agreemt with JEDC & SAFT America Inc, to Locate a Lithium Ion Battery Mfg Facility at Cecil Commerce Ctr; Auth Public Investment in (1) $474,300 City QTI Match; (2) $3,300,000 REV Grant; (3) $1,000,000 Countywide Economic Dev Grant; & (4) $550,000 Public Svc Tax Exemption; Recommend Apvl by Fla Ofc of Tourism, Trade & Economic Dev as an Enterprise Zone QTI Business; Evidencing City Support of $474,300 Local Match with State Match of $1,897,200 (Including Enterprise Zone & Brownfields Bonus of $5,500 per Job) for Total City & State QTI of $2,371,500 for 279 Jobs; Auth Purchase & Sale Agreemt for Sale to Developer of Cecil Commerce Center North Site N-5 (12 Acres) for $1; Approp Sale Proceeds into the Cecil Field Trust Fund; Waive Secs 122.421 thru 122.429, Ord Code that requires (1) Real Estate Div to Coordinate City Propty Sales; (2) Declaration of Surplus; (3) Competitive Bidding; (4) Notice to Council before Issuing RFP & (5) Deposit of Sales Proceeds into Rec Lands & Parks Acquisition & Maint Trust Fund; Designate JEDC to Oversee. (BT 09-164) (Rowland) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/09

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

 

 

2ND AND REREFER

 

 

57.  2009-685

RESO Auth Extension of the Tax Rolls for the 2009 Tax Year prior to Completion of the Value Adjustmt Bd Hearings. (French) (Req of Tax Collector)

 

1. 8/11/2009 CO  Introduced: F

                                2ND AND REREFER

 

                                                                                               

At the conclusion of the agenda a public hearing was held on the Downtown Vision, Inc. property tax assessment.  The public hearing was opened and there was one speaker – Terry Lorince, Executive Director of Downtown Vision – who made a brief statement about the district, its funding and its activities.  The public hearing was closed.

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:31 p.m.

 

 

Jeff Clements, City Council Research

630-1405

 

Posted 8.19.09

10:00 A.m.

 

 

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