JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

February 2, 2010

2:00 p.m.

 

City Council Chamber

1st Floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance:  Council Members Gaffney (Chair), Fussell, Shad, Brown, Davis;  Council Member Johnson was excused;  Margaret Sidman, Office of General Counsel; Janice Billy, Council Auditor’s Office; Lisa Rinaman, Administration; Marilyn Allen, Legislative Svcs., John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. and the following actions were taken:

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2009-939

ORD Approp $993,000 from NW Jax Economic Dev Trust Fund ($595,800 Loan & $397,200 Grant) to the Northwest Jacksonville Community Development Corp for Constrn of a 15,000 Sq Ft Mixed Use Ofc/Retail Facility; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Auth Redev Agreemt with said Corp. (Dist 8 - Lee) (BT 10-041) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    1/4/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/5/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/12/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

 

DEFER

 

2.  2009-940

ORD Granting an Exemption for Gerdau Ameristeel from Pymt of the Public Svc Tax for 5-Yr Period. (Rohan) (C/M Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/12/10

 

1. 12/8/2009 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    1/4/2010 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/4/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/5/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/12/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

3.  2010-7

ORD Approp $4,413,538 ($414,137 Dept of Health & Human Svcs Title III-B (Social Svcs) Grant, $624,215 Title III-C1 (Community Nutrition Projs) Grant, $187,226 Dept of Agriculture NISP Grant, $3,102,960 from Rsv for Fed Progs & $85,000 from Participation Donations) for Meals, Classes, Transp & a Variety of Daily Social Svcs & Support Events to 5,000 Seniors, Age 60+, at 19 Sites for 1/1/10 - 12/31/10; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Approp up to Addnl 10% if addnl Grant is Secured; Auth 56 Full-Time Positions & Rec & Community Svcs Dept & 5,200 Part-Time Hrs for 4 Part-Time Positions. (BT 10-051) (RC 10-099 & 10-100) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/26/10

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    1/19/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/20/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/26/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 5-0

 

The amendment corrects name of account from “Rsv for fed programs” to “local match for grants”

 

4.  2010-47

ORD Approp $4,875,000 in Accumulated  CDBG, SHIP & HOME Program Income to (1) $1,750,0-00 from CDBG Prog Income to (a) $1,500,000 Owner Occupied (Limited Repair) Prog & (b) $250,000 for Pine Forest Infrastructure Study; (2) $2,072,045.50 from SHIP Prog Income to (a) $300,000 Homebuyer Counseling Prog, (b) $1,000,000 Head Start to Homeownership Prog, (c) $431,180.54 Rental Rehab Prog & (d) $340,864.96 Roof Only Prog; (3) $727,954.50 from SHIP 2008-2009 State of Fla FY Allocation to (a) $568,819.46 Rental Rehab Prog & (b) $159,135.04 Roof Only Prog; & (4) $325,000 Home Prog Income to Head Start to Homeownership Prog; Auth 3rd Party Contracts to Expend Funds; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FYs. (Chastain) (Req of Jax Housing & Community Dev Comm)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/26/10

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    1/19/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/20/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/26/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

5.  2010-54

ORD Approp $3,166,000 from Southbank Tax Incremt Dist for Improvemts to Friendship Fountain & Surrounding Area, Including St Johns River Park; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Amend Ord 2009-513-E (CIP) to auth Proj. (BT 10-080) (McCain) (Req of Mayor, C/M Bishop, Gaffney, Holt, Hyde, Jones, Joost, Meserve, Redman, Corrigan & Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/26/10

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    1/19/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/20/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/26/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 5-0

 

The amendment attaches amended BT and places orig signed BT on file; adds language regarding waiver of M.C. 106.106(i) re: C/F recapture

 

6.  2010-56

RESO Urging Gov Crist & Fla Legislature to Repeal the Cap on Housing Trust Fund Allocations & Approp the Full Rev of the Trust Funds for Housing Purposes; Directing Distribution of this Reso. (Sidman) (C/M Corrigan)

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    1/19/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/20/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/26/2010 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 5-0

 

 

Amendment adds language that states that removing cap will not have any foreseeable neg impact for state budget.

 

7.  2010-59

ORD Auth a Memo of Understanding, a Debris Removal Work Plan & a Consent Agreemt to Assess & Remediate Metal Debris Discovered at Huguenot Memorial Park. (Teal) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/26/10

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: F,TEU,RCD

 

    1/19/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/20/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/20/2010 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/26/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 5-0

 

8.  2010-61

ORD Approp $8,248,679 from var Expense Funds for Metropolitan Park Redev; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Amend Ord 2009-513-E to auth "Met Park Redev" Proj. (BT 10-081) (McCain) (Req of Mayor, C/M Bishop, Gaffney, Holt, Hyde, Jones, Joost, Meserve, Redman, Corrigan, Shad)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/26/10

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    1/19/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/20/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/26/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 5-0

 

Amendment attaches amended BT and places executed copy on file; corrects name of project to “Metro” and attaches revised CIP.

 

9.  2010-62

ORD Approp $11,894,138 from var Expense Funds for Southbank Riverwalk Improvemts; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2010-2011; Amend Ord 2009-513-E to auth said Proj. (BT 10-082) (McCain) (Req of Mayor, C/M Gaffney, Holt, Hyde, Jones, Joost, Meserve, Redman, Corrigan, Crescimbeni, Shad)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/26/10

 

1. 1/12/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    1/19/2010 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/20/2010 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/26/2010 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 5-0

 

Amendment attaches revised BT and places executed copy on file; changes project name to “Southbank Riverwalk Reconstruction; attaches a revised CIP.

 

 

10.  2010-106

RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth of its Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds (Pine Grove Apts), Series 2010, of $11,480,000 for Acquisition, Constrn & Equipping of a Multifamily Rental Housing Dev - Pine Grove Apts Proj". (Chastain) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code, by JHFA - HELD 1/15/10

 

1. 1/26/2010 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

                                  F:  Read 2nd & rerefer

 

                                  READ 2ND & REREFER

 

There being no further business or items on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 2:07 p.m.

 

John J. Jackson, Council Research Division (904) 630-1729

 

02.03.10

Posted: 8:45 a.m.