FINANCE COMMITEE

 

MEETING MINUTES

 

 

 

Tuesday September 17, 2013

9:00 AM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Greg Anderson, Chair, (dep. 11:15)

Legislative Assistant: Carol Owens

Stephen Joost, Vice Chair, Excused

Council Auditor: Kirk Sherman

Reggie Brown, (dep. 10:15)

Asst. Council Auditor: Janice Billy

Richard Clark

Attorney: Peggy Sidman

John Crescimbeni

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

Johnny Gaffney

Robin Lumb

Matt Schellenberg

Clay Yarborough

Administration: Teresa Eichner

 

 

 

Meeting Convened 9:13 A.M.             Meeting Adjourned  12:20 P.M.

 

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

 

 

Attendance: C/M Redman

                     C/M Boyer

                     C/M Gulliford

                     C/M Jones

 

Darryl Joseph – Parks and Rec (2013-465)

Kelley Boree – Director Parks and Rec (2013-465)

 

Gayle Petrie – OGC (2013-532)

 

Jack Shad – Public Parking Officer (2013-564)

Steven Overgaard – Enterprise Rental

 

Kevin Grant – (2013-572) - Environmental and Compliance Operations Administrator

Jackie Perry – Executive Director, Beaver St. Enterprise Ctr (2013-572)

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2013

 

 

Peggy Sidman of the General Counsel’s Office stated that 27 budget floor amendments have been proposed to date and more are arriving daily.  Several council member noticed meetings have been scheduled for this afternoon to discuss grouping identical or similar amendments.  She noted that the millage levy, CIP and Banking Fund ordinances will need to be amended after completion of the budget amendments to “true up” all of the documents to reflect the Council’s final actions.

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2013-209

ORD-MC Amend Var Chapts & Secs of Ord Code by Reorganizing & Renaming var Depts & Divisions, including Chapt 28 (Parks & Rec), Chapt 30 (Planning & Dev Dept), Chapt 32 (Public Works Dept), Chapt 35 (Neighborhoods Dept), Chapt 55 (Economic Dev), Chapt 23 (Intra-Govt'l Svcs Dept), by moving Divisions to other Depts or Consolidating Divisions; Provide Effective Date of 10/1/13. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/9/13

 

1. 3/26/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    4/1/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    4/2/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 4/9/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               R:  Defer

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

2.  2013-372

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 51 (Jax Children's Comm), Sec 51.107 (Exec Director; Employees), Ord Code, to Require Exec Director be Apptd by Mayor & Confirmed by Council & allow Exec Dir to Manage Affairs of the Commission. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/25/13

 

1. 6/11/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F,PHS

 

    6/17/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/17/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/18/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/25/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, PHS

 

Bill Summary            R: Withdraw 4-0                      PHS: Withdraw 4-0

 

 

 

WITHDRAW 8-0

 

 

3.  2013-373

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 250 (Misc Business Regs) to add Sec 250.124 (Penalty to Propty Owner who Allows Persons onto His or Her Propty to Vend without Proper Permit), Ord Code, to create an Obligation & Auth Penalties for Propty Owners allowing Vendors to Occupy & Vend on Private Propty without appropriate Permit as Required by Chapt 250. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Brown) (North CPAC req Denial)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/25/13

 

1. 6/11/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    6/17/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/18/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/18/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/25/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

Bill Summary            R:  Sub/Approve 6-0

 

Paige Johnston of the General Counsel’s Office explained the substitute, which adds a de minimis exception for charitable fundraising activities and provides for a notice process before a citation to a property owner who may not be aware that unlicensed vending activities are taking place on his/her property.  In response to questions from the committee, Mel Cook, the Regulatory Compliance Supervisor in the Neighborhoods Department, explained how he will inspect for and enforce the ordinance.

 

 

 

SUB(R)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

4.  2013-374

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Sec 656.411 (Parking & Placemt of Certain Vehicles & Equipmt in Certain Zoning Dists. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Brown) (North CPAC req Denial)

LUZ PH - 8/6/13, 8/20/13, 9/4/13, 9/17/13

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)2, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/23/13 & 8/13/13, 8/27/13, 9/10/13, 9/24/13

 

1. 6/11/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,LUZ,TEU

 

    6/17/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/18/2013 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/18/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;   

    6/18/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/25/2013 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD, LUZ, TEU

 

3. 7/23/2013 CO PH Addnl 8/13/13

 

   8/13/2013 CO PH Contd 8/27/13

 

   8/27/2013 CO PH Contd 9/10/13

 

   9/10/2013 CO PH Contd 9/24/13

 

Bill Summary            TEU: Withdraw 6-0

 

 

 

WITHDRAW 7-0

 

 

5.  2013-384

ORD Auth License Agreemt with Sons of Confederate Veterans, Kirby Smith Camp 1209, Inc to Restore & Manage the Natl Guard Armory at 851 N. Market St for 10 Yrs, with two 5-Yr Renewal Options for a License Fee of $1/Yr & Making Immediate, Necessary Repairs, Restore & Maintain Facility, Mowing, & Insuring Property. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Daniels)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/25/13

 

1. 6/11/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    6/17/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/18/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/25/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary            TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

6.  2013-420

ORD Approp $2,444,808 from Bob Hayes/Northwest Community Ctr to "Legends Community Ctr Waterpark" Proj for Constrn; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Increase said Proj Funding; Provide Oversight by Parks & Rec Dept. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/23/13

 

1. 6/25/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    7/16/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    7/16/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 7/23/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

7.  2013-454

ORD Transferring $2,683,767.64 ($1,953,234.82 from ITD Radio Communications (534) to Info Technologies (531); $511,640.59 from Baseball Stadium (4C1 & $218,892.23 from Convention Ctr (4E1) to Times Union Performing Arts Ctr (4D1) to Assist in Reducing Interfund & Intrafund Balance Deficits. (BT 13-074) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13

 

1. 7/23/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

    8/5/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/6/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD

 

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet:              TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

8.  2013-465

ORD Adopt FY's 2014-2018 CIP; Provide for 2013 CIP Specificity Requiremts; Directing Revisions & Updating of the Capital Improvemts Element of the 2030 Comp Plan; Waive Secs 122.602(a) (Definitions) & 122.605(c) (Review, Amendmt, Adoption & Approp by Council), Ord Code. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13

 

1. 7/23/2013 CO  Introduced: F, PHS, TEU, RCD

 

    8/5/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/5/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/6/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/6/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, PHS, TEU, RCD (Removed PHS,TEU,RCD per 8/30/13

    Memo from C/P)

 

Bill Summary          

 

Janice Billy and Kyle Billy of the Council Auditor’s Office explained their recommendation that the waiver of the Ordinance Code provisions regarding mid-year CIP changes was not necessary.  Council Member Boyer proposed several procedural amendments and Council Member Crescimbeni proposed an amendment to add a St. Johns River Ferry capital improvement project, with funding to be provided in FY15-16.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 8-0 (To reflect actions of the Finance Committee; delete waiver of section 122.605(C) requiring a finding of detriment and a 2/3 vote of Council for amendment; add a St. Johns River Ferry capital project for ferry slip fender repairs/replacement, funded in FY15-16)

 

 

 

 

9.  2013-466

ORD Increasing Banking Funds Bonds Auth by $11,763,695 Net Proj Funds ($23,518,928 in New Projs & Partially Offset by Removal of $11,755,233 in Prior Apvd Projs); Supplement Proj List to Auth Addnl Items of Capital Equipmt & Improvemts to be Financed under Ord 2007-816-E, as Amended by var Ords; Declaring Intent to Reimburse. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13

 

1. 7/23/2013 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/6/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 8-0 (To reflect actions of the Finance Committee)

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.  2013-467

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 106 (Budget & Acctg Code) by Creating New Sec 106.207 (IT System Dev Capital Prog Budget); Adopt FY 2014-2018 Inclusive IT System Dev Capital Prog (the "ITECH Projs). (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13

 

1. 7/23/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    8/5/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/5/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/6/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F (Removed R, TEU per 8/30/13 Memo from C/P)

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 8-0 (To reflect actions of the Finance Committee)          

 

 

 

 

11.  2013-490

ORD Apv Issuance & Sale by JEA of its Electric System Rev Bonds of $700,000,000 & its Electric System Subordinated Rev Bonds of $800,000,000 for Refunding Bonds; Approp Funds from Sale of such Debt. (Peabody) (Req of JEA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13

 

1. 7/23/2013 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/6/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 8-0

 

 

 

 

12.  2013-491

ORD Approp $42,483.16 from Children's Way/Palm Pump Station Proj to the LaSalle Street Outfall Proj; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Reflect Proj Funding Changes; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's. (Dist 5-Boyer) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13

 

1. 7/23/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    8/5/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/6/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary            TEU: Withdraw 6-0

 

WITHDRAW 8-0

 

 

 

 

13.  2013-495

ORD Auth a Communication Tower Lease with TowerCom III, LLC for Alberts Field at 12073 Brady Rd. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/13

 

1. 7/23/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    8/5/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/6/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/13/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary            TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

14.  2013-523

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 106 (Budget & Acctg Code), Part 3 (Appropriations), Sec 106.304 (Mayor's Transfer Power) to Limit Mayor's Transfer Power to $100,000 Annually into or out of any Agency, Nondepartmt or Dept Existing Object Line Item without Council Apv. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/13

 

1. 8/13/2013 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    8/19/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/20/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/27/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary            R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

A group of third graders from Lone Star Elementary School attended the meeting and several of the students addressed the committee on the importance of libraries

 

15.  2013-532

ORD Apv Non-Exclusive Natural Gas Franchise Agreemt with Peoples Gas System, a Div of Tampa Electric Co., to allow Use of City Rights-of-Way; Waive Chapt 711 (City Rights-of-Way), Ord Code, to allow Franchise Agreemt to be Excepted from Chapt 711. (Petrie) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/13

 

1. 8/13/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    8/19/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    8/19/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/20/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/27/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               R: Amd/Approve 6-0              TEU: Amend/Approve 6-0

 

 

AMEND(R)/APPROVE 8-0

 

Chairman Anderson indicated that he still had questions about how the franchise agreement related to JEA and would be seeking additional information before the Council meeting next Tuesday.

 

 

 

16.  2013-556

ORD Approp $124,129.69 in Addnl Fed Pass-Thru Funding rcvd from The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. (BT 13-084) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

17.  2013-557

ORD Approp $348,000 from "Countywide Parks - Upgrades/Maint Repairs" Proj to the "Southside Tennis Courts" Proj; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to reflect Changes; Designate Oversight by Parks & Rec Dept. (BT 13-085) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/4/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 8-0 (Correct name of from account in bill; Attach corrected CIP)

 

 

 

 

18.  2013-558

ORD Approp $53,000 from Environmental Protection Fund to fund Educational & Outreach Activities of the Environmental Protection Bd (EPB) to allow EPB to pay Training Costs, Membership Fees & Catering Charges at the Annual EPB Symposium Luncheon; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Waiving Conflicting Provisions of Secs 106.203(b) (Expenditure of Public Funds) & 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Ord Code; Designate Oversight by Neighborhoods Dept. (BT 13-087) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    9/3/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/3/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet               R: Defer                      TEU: Defer

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

19.  2013-559

ORD Approp $100,000 Grant from Jaguars Foundation for City of Jax & Jaguars Veterans Resource & Reintegration Ctr for 10/1/13 - 9/30/14; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2013-2014; Auth Position. (BT 13-088) (RC 13-182) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Attach new exhibit 2 without shading)

 

 

 

 

20.  2013-560

ORD Approp $21,680 from Planning Dept Dev Svcs Div to fund San Marco Blvd Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvemts Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2013-2014; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,LUZ

 

    9/3/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/4/2013 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, LUZ

 

Bill Summary            TEU: Amend/Approve 4-0

 

Council Member Redman advocated for approval of the bill.  Council Member Schellenberg questioned the aesthetic appropriateness of the roadway markings and signage for several historic roads in Mandarin.  Council Member Boyer also hoped that the improvements could be made in the most aesthetically sensitive way possible, but felt that safety trumps aesthetics in this instance.

 

AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

21.  2013-561

ORD Auth 1st Amend to Ltr of Understanding with Jax Housing Auth & 1st Amend to Ltr of Understanding with Town of Baldwin, Ratifying the Lapses in Time & Extending Terms of said Ltrs to 6/14/14. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/4/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

22.  2013-562

ORD Directing Extension of the Tax Rolls for the 2013 Tax Year prior to Completion of the Value Adjustment Bd Hearings. (French) (Req of Tax Collector)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

23.  2013-564

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC (Tenant) for Approx 1,081 Sq Ft of Retail Space at the Library Parking Garage for Initial 5 Yr Term with 3 Renewal Options of 5 Yrs each at Initial Rate of $10/Sq Ft. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/4/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

Jack Shad, Chief of Public Parking, and Steve Overgaard of Enterprise Rent-A-Car answered questions about the lease terms and the space to be leased.  Council Member Schellenberg proposed an amendment to give the City a termination option at the end of the first 5-year term, which failed by a vote of 2-5.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0 (Attach revised on file document (final draft of lease agreement); Correct square footage to 1,105 in bill; Reference in bill 26 parking spaces @$45/mo. for initial term)

 

 

 

24.  2013-565

ORD Auth Contract with Jax Univ for the Continuing Manatee Protection Studies for FY 2013-2014, Subject to Approp by City Council; Invoke Sec 126.107(g) of Ord Code to Waive Competitive Solicitation & Bidding for said Contract. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Redman) (Sponsored by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD,JWW

 

    9/4/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

25.  2013-572

ORD Auth 3rd Amend to NW Jax Economic Dev Fund Redev Agreemt with Fresh Ministries, Inc, Auth an Extension of Time. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Jones)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/4/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

Kevin Grant of the Neighborhoods Department and Jackie Perry of the Beaver Street Enterprise Center answered questions about the project, its financing mechanisms, and the progress of construction.  The committee requested additional information.

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

26.  2013-587

ORD Approp $75,000 from Private Sources to fund the Education Ofc. (BT 13-099) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/10/13

 

1. 8/27/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    9/4/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/4/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary            Fact Sheet

 

Council Member Schellenberg expressed concern about the perception that the City may be too heavily dependent on contributions from Florida Blue to various City initiatives, given that the company holds a very lucrative contract for the City’s employee health insurance coverage.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 4-3 (FAILED) – (Correct dates to reflect appropriation for 2012/2013 FY; Attach executed BT; id BCBS as donor)

 

 

 

 

 

27.  2013-592

ORD Approp $106,567 in Fed Housing HOPWA Reprogrammed Funds to River Region Human Services, Inc. for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling for Persons with HIV/AIDS, & Salary & Benefits Assistance for Staff; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 13-090) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                              PHS: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

28.  2013-593

ORD Approp $10,923 from Dept of Homeland Security thru Fla Dept of Emerg Mgmt (FDEM) for Developing & Implementing Homeland Security Support Progs & Adopting Dept of Homeland Security Natl Initiatives; Auth Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreemt bet City & FDEM. (BT 13-096) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                              PHS: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

29.  2013-594

ORD Approp $124,000 from Spec Law Enforcemt Trust Fund to Police Athletic League ($100,000) & Lumen Entertainment, Inc ($24,000); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2013-2014; Auth Misc Approp Agreemts bet City & Police Athletic League, & bet City & Lumen Entertainment, Inc. (BT 13-098) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                              PHS: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

30.  2013-595

ORD Approp $2,608,329 in Fed HOPWA Prog Funding for Housing Assist & Related Supportive Svcs to Low-Income Persons with HIV/AIDS & their Families; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv HOPWA Mgmt Policies; Apv Position. (BT 14-001) (RC 14-001) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                            Fact Sheet                              PHS: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

 

31.  2013-596

ORD Approp $2,160,092 in Home Investmt Partnership Prog for Activities that Build, Buy &/or Rehab Affordable Housing for Rent or Ownership or Rental Assist to Low-Income People; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv Home Mgmt Policies; Apv Positions. (BT 14-002) (RC 14-002) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

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32.  2013-597

ORD Approp $5,554,760 in CDBG Funding to Activities that Develop Viable Urban Communities by Providing Decent Housing & Suitable Living Environmts & Expanding Economic Opportunities for Low & Moderate Income People; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv CDBG Prog Mgmt Policies; Apv Position. (BT 14-003) (RC 14-003) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

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33.  2013-598

ORD Approp $392,963 in Fed Emerg Solutions Grants Prog for Admin Costs, Data Collection & Analysis, Housing Assist & Related Supportive Svcs; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv ESG Prog Mgmt Policies. (BT 14-004) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

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34.  2013-599

ORD Approp $1,286,005 in SHIP Funds for Admin Costs, Rehab Owner-Occupied Homes, Housing Counseling for Homebuyers & Rehab of Owner-Occupied Homes with Disabled Persons; Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr; Apv SHIP Prog Mgmt Policies. (BT 14-005) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

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35.  2013-600

ORD Approp $143,595 ($132,995 from Ofc of Gen Counsel & $10,600 from Court Admin Prof Svcs) to the Court Admin for Creation & Funding of a City Magistrate Position; Approp $129,367 from Juvenile Alternative Prog Salaries & Benefits to a Rsv Acct within Juvenile Alternative Prog & Elimination of the Associated Position; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                            R: Read 2nd & Rerefer                  PHS: Emerg/Amend/Apv 4-0

 

EMERGENCY/AMEND(PHS)/APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

36.  2013-601

ORD Apv Issuance of $150,000,000 of Healthcare Facilities Rev Bonds (Shands Healthcare Jax Proj) by the Florida Development Finance Corp to Finance or Refinance Acquisition, Constrn, Renovation & Equipping of Healthcare Facilities. (Rowland) (Introduced by CM Gaffney & Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code by FDFC - 9/19/13

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

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37.  2013-602

ORD auth Agreemt with JTA re Downtown Bus Rapid Transit Public Improvemts; Request & Auth Public Works Dept & Ofc of Gen Counsel to take Action to Create, Amend &/or Modify the Applicable Permit(s) to be Issued & Apvd by Public Works; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Redman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

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38.  2013-606

ORD Declaring Surplus Propty bet Church St E & Duval St E, W of Palmetto St; Waiving Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or below $25,000) to allow Conveyance to Hubbard House, Inc at No Cost. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/24/13

 

1. 9/10/2013 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

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At the conclusion of the agenda, Brenda Simmons-Hutchins, Chair of the Library Board of Trustees, and Barbara Gubbin, Executive Director of the library system, discussed the library board’s recent decisions regarding how to meet the remaining cuts imposed on the library’s budget and the rationale for choosing particular day, time and branch closures.  The committee discussed library usage patterns, target audiences, and options for service restorations.

 

Downtown Investment Authority Executive Director Aundra Wallace appeared before the committee to ask for a budget amendment to restore one position deleted from the authority’s employee cap by the Finance Committee at an earlier budget hearing.  Mr. Wallace identified a funding source within the existing departmental budget to hire a Chief Operations Officer by shifting funds allocated for a repayment  to the Banking Fund (City’s Laura Street Trio obligation) that  was paid off in the current fiscal year.  The committee voted to reduce the DIA’s budget by the amount of the identified contract funding, to appropriate the $204,496 to the Special Council Contingency fund and not to restore the requested position.

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, City Council Research

Posted 9.18.13    5:00 p.m.