JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & HEALTH COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

       August 16, 2011

2:00 p.m.

 

City Council Chamber

1st Floor, City Hall

117 W. Duval Street

 

 

Attendance:  Council Members Bill Gulliford (Chair), Reggie Brown, Lori Boyer, Doyle Carter; Kimberly Daniels, Robin Lumb, Matt Schellenberg; Jessica Deal, Administration; Steve Rohan, Office of General Counsel; Assistant Council Auditor Janice Billy; Legislative Assistant, Marilyn Allen; John J. Jackson, Council Research Division.

 

The meeting convened at 2:01 p.m. and the following actions were taken:

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2011-89

ORD Approp $30,000 from Spec Council Operating Contingency Fund for City's 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr Parade; Auth Funds Carryover; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Provide Spending Limitations. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/M R. Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/22/11

 

1. 2/8/2011 CO  Introduced: R,RCD,F

 

    2/14/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/14/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/22/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Defer

F: Defer

 

 

DEFER

 

2.  2011-190

RESO Requesting & Urging U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Dev to Suspend Issuance of Sec 8 Housing Vouchers for use in Eureka Garden Apts until Apt Owner & Mgmt take Substantial Proactive Steps to Secure Safety of Apt Complex. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Jones)

 

1. 3/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,RCD

 

    4/4/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    4/4/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/12/2011 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, RCD

 

    4/18/2011 R Amend/Approve 6-0

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Amend/Approve

 

DEFER

 

3.  2011-319

ORD Approp $150,000 NW Jax Economic Dev Trust Fund Grant to Destined for a Change, Inc for Predev Expenses Associated with Constrn of a 46,000 Sq Ft Retail Complex; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Auth a Redev Agreemt with said Entity.  (Dist 7 - Gaffney) (BT 11-081) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/24/11

 

1. 5/10/2011 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

    5/16/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/17/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/24/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F

 

 

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 7-0

 

Council Member Boyer asked the Council Auditors Office to explain the amendment.  She was particularly interested in knowing whether there were any clawback provisions.  Assistant Council Auditor Janice Billy explained the amendment and the clawback feature therein.  James Richardson, Neighborhoods and Housing Department, explained the bill and how the loaned funds would have to be repaid in the event that requirements were not met.

 

 

4.  2011-323

ORD Repealing Ord 2009-355-E to Modify Standard Police Stop-Station Agreemt & to Allow COJ on Behalf of JSO to Enter into Police Sub-Station Agreemt without Further Council Action so Long as Certain Terms & Conditions re Rental Pymts, Term, Indemnification & Insurance are Contained therein & Agreemt has been Reviewed by Ofc of Genl Counsel; Auth Execution of said Agreemts. (Hodges) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2011 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

    6/20/2011 R Amend/Approve 3-4 (Failed) (Bishop, Clark, Crescimbeni, Joost)

 

 

R: Amend/Approve

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

5.  2011-364

ORD Auth an Open Air Market Operator Agreemt with Riverside Arts Market, LLC for Operation at the Northbank Riverwalk Artists Square for 10 Yr Term & Options for 3 Addnl 10-Yr Terms for License Fee of $1/Yr with City & Operator having Right to Terminate Agreemt upon 30 Days Written Notice; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor & by C/M Corrigan & Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

    6/6/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Withdraw

 

WITHDRAW 7-0

 

6.  2011-367

ORD Auth 5th Amend to Lease with Gator Bowl Assn, Inc, Amending the Software Signage Rights Pymt & Settling Prior Paymts for Same. (Chastain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11

 

1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

    6/6/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCD, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

7.  2011-371

ORD Approp $425,000 from City's Foreclosed & Vacant Propty Registrations to City's Foreclosure Intervention Prog ($100,000) & City's Homebuyer Counseling Prog ($325,000); Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 11-089) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    6/20/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/21/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/28/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

The Chair asked the Neighborhoods & Housing Department, the Office of General Counsel and the Council Auditor’s Office to provide the Committee with their perspectives of the substitute bill on the agenda regarding the foreclosure crisis.  The viewpoints largely focused on what was perceived as the intent of the legislation.  Wight Greger, Director, Housing & Neighborhoods, Steve Rohan, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Council Auditor offered their thoughts.  Director Greger felt that the intent of the legislation was to provide funding for foreclosure prevention.  In looking for a revenue source for that undertaking, vacant property registry was identified.  Since 2009, the State of Florida’s SHIP program had provided some funding; SHIP funding has subsequently been curtailed.  Steve Rohan explained OGC’s role in reviewing the legislation.   Assistant Council Auditor Janice Billy indicated that her office was satisfied with the substitute bill that all parities had arrived at.  A motion by Council Member Brown to move the bill, as substituted, failed for lack of a second; Council Member Daniels moved that the bill be deferred and by voice vote, the bill was deferred.  Council Member Brown suggested that the Committee tour the City to assess the foreclosure crisis and the efforts to address the issues.

 

8.  2011-379

ORD Approp $1,176,000 from Banking Fund Rsvs to New Fire Station #62 (Bartram Park Area) & to Place Mobile (Temp) Quarters at New Fire Station #61 (Oakleaf Plantation Area), New Fire Station #62 & New Fire Station #63 (St Johns Town Ctr Area); Amend Ord 2010-558-E (CIP) to Auth said Projs. (BT 11-095) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    6/21/2011 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/21/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/28/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

DEFER 

 

9.  2011-388

ORD-MC Amend Sec 55.306 (Admin of Progs), Ord Code, to Estab Limited Town Ctr Landscape Maint Responsibilities. (Rohan) (Introduced by C/M Crescimbeni & Co-sponsored by CM Gaffney)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/28/11

 

1. 6/14/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/20/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/20/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/21/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/28/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Defer

F:  Defer

 

DEFER

 

10.  2011-414

ORD re Continuation Grant, Approp $387,430 ($182,750 Rec Trail Grant from FDEP & $182,750 City Match & a 12% Overmatch of $21,930 for Public Works' Fee for Engineering & Design) for Design & Constrn of 2nd Phase of S-Line Rail Trail; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Auth the Rec Trails Prog FY 2010-2011 Proj Agreemt with FDEP; Amend Ord 2010-558-E (CIP) to auth said Proj; Provide Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 11-105) (McCain) (Req of Mayor & Co-Sponsored by CM Gaffney)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/26/11

 

1. 6/28/2011 CO  Introduced: RCD,F

 

    7/19/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/19/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/26/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCDPHS, F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

11.  2011-443

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 250 (Miscellaneous Business Regs), Part 8 (Downtown Sidewalk Cafes) to change Name of "Bay Street Town Center Entertainment Zone" to the "E-Town Zone"; Allow Bars in E-Town Zone to have Outdoor Seating in Public R/W, Specifically, Bay St from Ocean to Liberty St, Forsyth St from Main to Liberty St, Ocean St from Bay to Adams St, Adams St from Newnan to Main St, Newnan St from Bay to Forsyth St & Market St from Bay to Forsyth; Clarify Intent that Permit Requiremts apply to Bars as well as Cafes & Restaurants. (Teal) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11

 

1. 7/26/2011 CO  Introduced: RCDPHS,LUZ

 

    8/2/2011 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCDPHS, LUZ

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 6-1 (CARTER)

 

Council Member Schellenberg question Eric Lindstrom on what the permit fee would be.

 

12.  2011-444

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 342 (Constrn Trades Regs), Sec 342.110 (Trades, Crafts, Contractors & Subcontractors), Ord Code, to Create a New Contractor Category of Windows & Doors Specialty Contractor & a New Contractor Category of Plastering & Stucco Specialty Contractor. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11

 

1. 7/26/2011 CO  Introduced: RCDPHS

 

    8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

13.  2011-446

ORD re Continuation Grant; Approp $75,000 from Fla DCA, Residential Constrn Mitigation Prog, for State FY 2011-2012, for Retrofitting Measures to Strengthen 7 Existing Homes of Low & Moderate Income Residents & Lessen Potential Damages from High-Wind Storms; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 11-114) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11

 

1. 7/26/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/2/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

14.  2011-447

ORD Approp $5,000 from Fla Inland Navigation Dist (FIND) for Litter Prevention & Education Progs for Keep America Beautiful Affiliates; Auth Agreemt with FIND to Implement Litter Prevention & Education Progs. (BT 11-116) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11

 

1. 7/26/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS,JWW

 

    8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/2/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

    8/10/2011 JWW Approve 10-0

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 7-0

 

15.  2011-452

ORD Auth Execution of Documentation re Maxville Park Phase I Conservation Easemt for Upland Parcels A-C & Wetlands Parcel D to the St Johns River Water Mgmt Dist as a Condition of Permit #40-031-83621-2, Issued to City by SJRWMD & of Dept of Army Permit #SAJ-2009-01960 (NW-JES), Issued by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Active Rec Phase I Dev to Offset Adverse Impacts to Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife & Wetland Functions; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11

 

1. 7/26/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/2/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

16.  2011-453

ORD Apv & Supporting Donation of Norman Studios to U.S. Dept of Interior when Accepted by DOI; Auth Partnership Agreemt with Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, Inc for Operation & Maint of Propty until its Conveyance to DOI. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11

 

1. 7/26/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/2/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

A fairly lengthy discussion ensued.  Committee Members wanted to know how long it would be before we knew whether or not the U.S. Department of the Interior would be accepting the City’s donation of the Norman Studios.  Kelly Boree explained the DOI process; that feasibility study had just been completed, a first step.  The matter was now in the hands of the Congress to move the process further along.

 

17.  2011-454

ORD Auth Agreemt bet City, FDEP & State of Fla Bd of Trustees, Internal Improvemt Trust Fund, Designating the Jax-Baldwin Rail toTrail as Part of Fla Greenways & Trails Syst; Designate Oversight by Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11

 

1. 7/26/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/2/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 6-0

 

18.  2011-455

ORD Auth Settlemt Agreemt & Mutual Release of Claims with Pavelka Properties, LLC for Termination of Lease of Parking Lot at 224 N Market St; Auth New Lease Agreemt with Churchwell Lofts at E Bay Condominium Assn, Inc; Designate JEDC as Contract Monitor. (Horkan) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11

 

1. 7/26/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/2/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 7-0

 

Council Member Boyer wanted to know why the amendment deled the performance schedule.  Assistant Council Auditor Billy explained that it was a routine procedure.

 

19.  2011-456

ORD Approp $27,350 from Facility Mitigation Class I for Purchase of 5 Surplus Vehicles from City; Auth Sale to Town of Baldwin at Fair Market Value (1) 2002 Chevy G3500 Cargo Van - $2,650, (2) 2003 Chevy Tahoe - $5,425, (3) 2005 Chevy C1500 Ex-Cab Pickup - $5,300, (4) 2006 Chevy C1500 Ex-Cab Pickup - $9,550 & (5) 2002 Chevy C1500 Ex-Cab Pickup - $4,425; Designate Fleet Mgmt Div to Monitor Use of said Propty; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012. (Sidman) (Introduced by C/M Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11

 

1. 7/26/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/2/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 7-0

 

20.  2011-485

ORD Auth an Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & Medtronic Xomed, Inc for Expansion of Operations; Recommend Apv by Fla Dept of Economic Opportunity as a QTI Business with a High Impact Sector Bonus; Commit $245,000 Local Financial Support under QTI Tax Refund Prog, a State Match of $980,000 (Including High Impact Bonus of $2,000 per Job) for Total of $1,225,000 for 175 Jobs; Auth a Recapture Enhanced Value (REV) Grant of $415,000; Designate Oversight by JEDC; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by Xomed; Waive Public Investmt Policy of Reso 2006-119-A re Minimum Score on JEDC Proj Evaluation Matrix before Rcving a 50% Rev Grant for a 7-Yr Period. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11

 

1. 7/26/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

 

    8/1/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/2/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Approve

F: Approve

 

APPROVE 6-1 (DANIELS)

 

21.  2011-488

ORD Repealing Ord 2010-766-E, which Amended Secs 634.102 (Assessmt of Court Cost by Circuit & County Courts), Ord Code & Sec 111.385 (Court Cost $65 Trust Fund per Sec 939.185, F.S.) & Created Sec 111.386 (Court Cost $50 Trust Fund per Sec 939.185(1)(b), F.S.). (Rohan) (Introduced by CM Clark)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11

 

1. 7/26/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS

 

    8/1/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/2/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

R: Defer

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

22.  2011-493

ORD Approp $281,705.04 to fund Constrn of a Clinic at Montgomery Correctional Ctr; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Amend Ord 2010-558-E (CIP) to Incorporate said Proj & Reduce Funding for "Ethel Road" Proj. (BT 11-115) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11

 

1. 7/26/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/2/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Defer

 

DEFER

 

23.  2011-499

ORD Apv Assignmt of the Mgmt Svcs Agreemt & the Transfer of the Operation of the Cecil Field Golf Course to Fiddler's Green Golf Course, LLC (Fiddler's) ; Auth (1) City's Consent to Assignmt, (2) 2nd Amend to the Mgmt Svcs Agreemt which Requires Fiddler's to Deliver an Irrevocable Ltr of Credit of $100,000, Provides for Pymt of Fees, Extends Term Agreemt up to 6 Yrs. (McCain) (Introduced by CM Carter)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/9/11

 

1. 7/26/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

    8/2/2011 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/2/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/9/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS

 

 

F: Amend/Approve

 

AMEND(F)/APPROVE 7-0

 

24.  2011-519

ORD Approp $177,473 Continuation Grant from U.S. Dept of Homeland Security for EOC Supplies, Salaries for Overages Expected in Emerg Mgmt Preparedness & Assistance Agreemt, Education Materials, Travel to Training, & Preparation of Plans & Exercises. (11-113) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/23/11

 

1. 8/9/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

25.  2011-520

ORD Approp $53,704 ($29,000 from the Corporation for National & Community Svcs & In-Kind City Match of $24,704) for the YouthBuild USA Americorps Prog for Youthful Offenders, Ages 16-24, Services & Educational Opportunities after Incarceration for 8/15/11 - 8/14/12; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2011-2012; Auth Part-Time Hrs in Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Provide Oversight by said Dept. (BT 11-118) (RC 11-228) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/23/11

 

1. 8/9/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

26.  2011-522

ORD Apv a New Standard Form License Agreemt Covering Use of the Ritz Theatre and Museum by 3rd Parties for Authorized Events; Repealing Sec 1 of Ord 1999-776-E, Ord 1999-1120-E & Reso 2003-827-A to Eliminate any Ambiguity Resulting from Past Council Action. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/23/11

 

1. 8/9/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

27.  2011-527

ORD Apv Issuance of Industrial Dev Rev Refunding Bonds (YMCA of Florida's First Coast Proj), Series 2011, by JEDC of $21,000,000 to Refinance Capital Projs Owned & Operated by the YMCA of Florida's First Coast, Inc; Auth JEDC Interlocal Agreemts with Baker, Clay, Nassau & St Johns Counties; Provide Oversight by JEDC. (Edwards Cohen & Rowland) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code, by JEDC - 8/15/11

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/23/11

 

1. 8/9/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

F: Read 2nd & rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

28.  2011-528

ORD Auth Economic Dev Agreemt bet City, JEDC & KCI Enterprises, Inc to Support Establishmt of an Aircraft Maint, Repair & Overhaul Facility; Recommend Apv by Fla Dept of Economic Opportunity as a QTI Business with a Brownfield Bonus; Evidence Local Financial Support of $33,000 under QTI Tax Refund Prog with State Match of $132,000 (Including Brownfield Sector Bonus of $2,500 per Job) for Total of $165,000 for 30 Jobs; Provide Oversight by JEDC; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by KCI. (Rowland) (Req of JEDC)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/23/11

 

1. 8/9/2011 CO  Introduced: F,RCDPHS

 

                                   BILL SUMMARY

                                F: Approve

 

                                   APPROVE 7-0

 

There was a lengthy discussion on the Development Agreement.  Council Member Boyer observed that the developer would not be paying any ad valorem taxes because of the air strip factor.  Joe Whitaker, JEDC, replied that the developer would indeed be paying taxes on their equipment and plant.  The developer is leasing the land and hangar from the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.  As a government entity, similar to the Port Authority, JAA pays no ad valorem taxes.  Mr. Whitaker indicated that the Council always had the option of enacting fees  “in lieu of” taxes; Council Member Brown indicated that he would like to meet with Deputy General Counsel Rohan to explore legislative options for the City to recoup its investment in possible fees. 

 

At the close of the meeting, the Chair, Council Member Gulliford, introduced a guest in the audience who came to Council Committee meetings to see and participate as a citizen, only to have his vehicle parked nearby ticketed.  The
Chair feels that citizens who came to City Hall to participate in or observe proceedings ought not be penalized with parking tickets.  The Chair asked Jessica Deal to bring this to the attention of the Administration in the hopes that a solution to the problem could be reached.

 

There being no further items on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.

 

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

 

08.17.11

Posted: 3:30 p.m.