OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CHERYL L. BROWN 117 WEST
DUVAL STREET,
DIRECTOR 4TH FLOOR, CITY
HALL
OFFICE (904) 630-1452
FAX (904) 630-2906
E-MAIL: CLBROWN@coj.net
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
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Wednesday
February 20, 2013 |
Tape
No.________________________ |
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10:00
am |
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Council
Chambers 1st Floor, City
Hall |
Dana
Farris, Chief
of Legislative Services |
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John
Crescimbeni, Chair |
Legislative
Assistant: Carol Owens |
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Greg
Anderson, Vice Chair |
Council
Auditor: Kirk |
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Lori
Boyer |
Asst.
Council Auditor: Janice Billy |
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Bill
Gulliford |
Attorney:
Peggy Sidman |
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Johnny
Gaffney, Arrived 10:10 am |
Chief
of Research: Jeff Clements |
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Stephen
Joost, Excused |
Administration:
Jessica Deal |
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Clay
Yarborough |
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Meeting Convened: 10:01 am Meeting
Adjourned: 12:13 pm
Attendance:
Presentation
of Quarterly Financial Summary (Kirk Sherman – Council Auditor)
Presentation
on GEPP (Joey Grieve & Terry Wood)
Kimberly
Scott – Code Enforcement (2013-46)
Maxine
Pearson – JSO (2013-47-2013-50)
Jeff
Foster – Solid Waste (2013-15)
Renee
Finley – Commission of Private/Public Partnership (2013-52)
Angela
Moyer – Finance (2012-53)
Chris
Hand – Mayor’s Ofc (2013-53)
Jim
Robinson – Public Works (2013-53)
Ronnie
Belton – Dir of Finance (2013-53)
Council Auditor Kirk Sherman made a
presentation on the first quarter of the FY12-13 budget. Ad valorem revenues are below projections by
$1.6 million, while other revenues are fairly close to projections. Expenditures are projecting to $16.9 million
below budget, largely as a result of $11 million in savings as a result of the
recently completed debt refinancing. The
Budget Office projects the Sheriff’s Office expenditures at $8.7 million under
budget (approximately 2% of the total JSO budget); the JSO budget office
believes a 1% savings ($4.5 million) is a more reasonable expectation. The Fire
and Rescue Department is over budget at this time due to overtime costs, and there
is a $3 million non-departmental lapse factor that must be met by year-end. Mr.
Sherman cautioned that the $16.9 million favorable balance on the expenditure
side is very tentative figure and not a sure thing when projected to
year-end. If Council appropriates the
$11 million in debt refinance savings for use , if the JSO’s expenditures fall
closer to the JSO’s estimate than the Budget Office estimate, if the Fire and
Rescue salary budget continues over budget and if the fire inspection fees
continue to come in under budget, the $16.9 million positive variance could disappear
quickly.
In response to a question, Mr. Sherman
said that he understands the City is done refinancing bonds for the time
being. Using the savings to pay down
debt principal would be a prudent use, and he again cautioned that the
projected positive budget variance is still very tentative and could change
considerably.
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Item/File
No. |
Title/History |
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1. 2012-636 |
ORD Apv Proposed Settlemt of Pending Fed Court Litigation bet City and Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 11/27/2012 CO
Introduced: R,PHS,F |
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12/3/2012 PHS
Cancelled Mtg;
12/3/2012 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/4/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
R, PHS, F |
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Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet |
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R: Amend/Approve
5-0 (Jt Mtg) PHS: Amend/Approve 5-0 (Jt
Mtg) AMEND/APPROVE
4-0 (JT MTG) |
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2. 2012-710 |
ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Old Plank Rd Baptist Church (Lessee), 10-Yr
term with (1) 5-Yr Renewal Option for 2,505 Sq Ft Bldg at 8264 Old Plank Rd on a Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 11/27/2012 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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12/3/2012 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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12/4/2012 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 12/11/2012 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
TEU, F |
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1/2/2013 TEU
Amend/Approve 5-1 (Schellenberg) Bill Summary |
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TEU: Amend/Approve
5-1 DEFER |
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3. 2012-719 |
ORD Transferring $50,000 from Public Parking to Clerk of
Courts to pay for Jury Shuttle Svc. (BT 13-017) (McCain) (Req
of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 12/11/2012 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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1/2/2013 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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1/3/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/8/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
PHS, F Bill Summary
Fact Sheet |
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PHS: Defer DEFER |
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4. 2012-730 |
ORD Approp $6,000,000
($2,247,000 from Gateway Projs - SOE Purchase
Gateway Ofcs, $2,762,097 from Banking Funds,
$792,556 from Supv of Elections (SOE) - Elections,
& $198,347 from SOE - Registration) to Design & Construct a new SOE Bldg in LaVilla at 816 W Union
St; Amend 2012-435-E Banking Fund Increasing Principal Amt
of Banking Funds Bonds Auth to Issue by $2,762,097
for new Proj "Supv
of Elections Ofc - Consolidated at La Villa";
Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Auth
said Proj; Provide for Proceeds of Sale of SOE Bldg at 105 E Monroe St to be used to Repay the Banking
Fund; Designating Dept Oversight. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Yarborough & Co-sponsored by CM's Love, Holt, Redman,
Carter, Lee, Lumb, Joost &
Gulliford) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 12/11/2012 CO
Introduced: R,F |
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1/2/2013 R Sub/Read
2nd & Rerefer 6-0 |
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1/3/2013 F
Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 7-0 |
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2. 1/8/2013 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F Bill Summary |
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R: Defer DEFER |
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5. 2013-1 |
ORD Approp $44,260 from Dist 1 Autumn Bond Funds to the Tree Hill Boardwalk Acct
for Extension of the Tree Hill Boardwalk & Installation of the Nature
Trail; Auth Agreemt with
Tree Hill, Inc for Prog Mgmt Svcs to Extend Boardwalk; Invoke Exception of
126.107(G), Ord Code, to Award the Prof Svcs to
Tree Hill, Inc for Mgmt
& Oversight of the Constrn. ( Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/8/2013 CO
Introduced: R,F,RCD |
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1/14/2013 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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1/15/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/15/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/22/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
R, F, RCD Bill Summary R: Amend/Approve
7-0 AMEND(R)/APPROVE
6-0 |
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6. 2013-12 |
ORD Approp $105,674 ($49,200
from Institute of Museum & Library Sciences & $56,474 In-Kind
Contribution from Ritz Theatre & Museum [Ritz]) to Equip Ritz Staff with
Knowledge, Skills & Expertise to Care & Manage the Ritz's Collection;
Provide Oversight by Parks & Rec Dept. (BT 13-018) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/8/2013 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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1/15/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 1/15/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/22/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
F, RCD Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet AMEND/APPROVE
6-0 (Attach revised BT; Attach grant documents; Correct name of agency s/b
Institute of Museum & Library Services) |
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7. 2013-14 |
ORD Approp $8,952.80 from Daniel
Memorial, Inc for their use of Cubicles in the Jax
Children's Comm Bldg; Auth License Agreemt with
Daniel. (BT 13-025) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/8/2013 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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1/14/2013 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer (1/14/13 Mtg
Cancelled) |
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1/15/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/22/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
PHS, F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet |
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PHS: Approve Council Member Gaffney said that no one from the City
administration has talked to him about this project and asked that it be
deferred until he can be briefed. DEFER ( Will be
taken up at Jt Mtg
planned for Monday, February 25, 2013 @
3:00 PM) |
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8. 2013-15 |
ORD Approp $47,000 from Spec
Council Contingency; Auth an Agreemt
with TBE Group, Inc, d/b/a Cardno
TBE, to Pursue Grants re Brownfields Propty;
Invoking Exception of 126.107(g), Ord Code, to
Award Consulting Svcs to said Firm. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Brown) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/8/2013 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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1/14/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer (1/14/13 Mtg
Cancelled); 1/14/2013 R Read 2nd
& Rerefer |
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1/15/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/22/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
R, TEU, F |
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2/4/2013 TEU
Amend/Approve 4-0; 2/4/2013 R
Amend/Approve 5-0 Bill Summary |
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R: Amend/Approve 5-0
TEU: Amend/Approve 4-0 Solid Waste Division Chief Jeff Foster stated that he and
Ken Pinnix of TBE Group have met and worked out a revised scope of work and
budget for the contract. The vast
majority of the contract would be expended on an hourly basis as approved by
the City, with one $5,000 lump sum for a particular brownfield grant application
preparation. Council Member Boyer
recommended that the entire contract be done on an as-directed basis with no
lump sum items. AMEND/APPROVE
6-0 (Change source of funds to Planning Dept
Contingency acct; change oversight to Grant Mgmt
& Compliance; Insert account info; Clarify that TBE will assist the City
to develop a master plan to pursue grants for Brownfield projects; Attach
revised agreement to a) name project coordinator b) to correct who receives
notices c) update tasks to be performed & language concerning
compensation |
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9. 2013-18 |
ORD Declaring Surplus RE# 022256-0010, S & W of Intersec of Moncrief Rd W &
Dunmire Ave; Auth
Conveyance to Jacksonville Youth Works, Inc, at No
Cost, at Req of CM Brown, for use of Teaching Media
Broadcasting & Communications; Waive Sec 122.424 (Appraisal/Assessed
Value over $25,000), Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code, to allow
Conveyance at No Cost. (Dist 10-Brown) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/8/2013 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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1/14/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer (1/14/13 Mtg
Cancelled); 1/14/2013 R Read 2nd
& Rerefer |
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1/15/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/22/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
R, TEU, F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet |
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R: Defer
TEU: Defer DEFER |
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10. 2013-39 |
ORD Apv 1-Yr Extension of
Existing Agreemt with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc for Residential Waste & Recycling Collection
& Transp Svcs; Auth a
2nd Amend to Existing Agreemt to Extend Term for 1 Yr; Waive Sec 382.308, Ord
Code, to allow 1-Yr instead of a 6-Yr
Extension. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Bishop) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/8/2013 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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1/14/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer (1/14/13 Mtg
Cancelled); 1/14/2013 R Read 2nd
& Rerefer |
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1/15/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/22/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
R, TEU, F Bill Summary |
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R: Defer
TEU: Defer DEFER - Jt Mtg planned for Monday,
February 25, 2013 @ 3:00 PM |
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11. 2013-41 |
ORD Waiving Chapt 382 (Waste
Collection & Disposal Svc by Contractors & City), Part 3 (Selection
of Waste Collection & Disposal Svc Areas & Contractors), Ord Code, to allow Mayor to Proceed with a RFP for a
Waste Hauling Contract for the Area formerly serviced by Waste Pro. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Clark) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/8/2013 CO
Introduced: R,TEU,F |
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1/14/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer (1/14/13 Mtg
Cancelled); 1/14/2013 R Read 2nd
& Rerefer |
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1/15/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 1/22/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
R, TEU, F Bill Summary |
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R: Defer
TEU: Defer DEFER - Jt Mtg planned for Monday,
February 25, 2013 @ 3:00 PM |
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12. 2013-46 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt Citations), Sec 609.109 (Applicable Chapts & Parts), Ord Code,
to Classify Offenses made re Zero Tolerance on Litter within City's Existing
Uniform Fine Schedule & Specifically Delineate City's Enforcemt
Authority of Chapt 741 (Zero Tolerance Litter).
(Shaw) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/22/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU,F, RCD |
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2/4/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/5/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/5/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
TEU, F, RCD Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet |
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TEU: Approve 6-0 Code Enforcement Division Chief Kim Scott explained the
need for the bill and mentioned that the division offers training for a
“citizens sign posse” that qualifies citizens to issue citations. APPROVE 6-0 |
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13. 2013-47 |
ORD Transferring $125,000 from the Sheriff's Criminal
Investigative Fund to the Confidential Vehicle Maintenance Fund. (BT 13-021)
(McCain) (Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/22/2013 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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2/4/2013 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/5/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
PHS, F Bill Summary
Fact Sheet |
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PHS: Approve APPROVE 6-0 |
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14. 2013-48 |
ORD Approp $150,000 from Fed
Forfeiture Trust Fund to fund Accreditation Administration & Training
Tracking Software. (BT 13-022) (McCain) (Req of
Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/22/2013 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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2/4/2013 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/5/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
PHS, F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet |
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PHS: Approve APPROVE 6-0 |
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15. 2013-49 |
ORD Approp $50,000 from Fed
Forfeiture Trust Fund for Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/22/2013 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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2/4/2013 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/5/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
PHS, F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet |
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PHS: Approve APPROVE 6-0 |
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16. 2013-50 |
ORD Approp $10,000 from Spec Law
Enforcemt Trust Fund to the Homeward Bound Proj. (BT 13-024) (McCain) (Req
of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/22/2013 CO
Introduced: PHS,F |
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2/4/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/5/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
PHS, F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet |
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PHS: Approve |
APPROVE 6-0
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17. 2013-51 |
ORD Approp $100,000 ($50,000
Artificial Reef Grant from Fla Fish & Wildlife
Conservation Comm & $50,000 from Reserves for
Fed Projs) for Constrn of
Artificial Reef at Permitted Site known as Floyd's Folly; Auth
Funds Carryover to FY 2013-2014; Amend Ord
2012-434-E (CIP) to fund said Proj; Designate
Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept. (BT 13-026)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/22/2013 CO
Introduced: F,RCD, JWW |
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2/5/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/5/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
F, RCD, JWW Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet |
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AMEND/APPROVE
6-0 (Correct name “Artificial Reef – Floyd’s Follysite”;
CIP yrs in bill s/b 2012-2017;
Attached revised CIP sheet; Attach site map; Mayor’s authority limited to
attached contract |
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18. 2013-52 |
ORD Approp $150,000 from the
2009 Capital Facilities Maint Acct to fund a Prof
Svc Contract providing a Comprehensive Review of All City Real Estate Assets,
including Current Values, Liabilities & Assessmts,
to best Utilize Assets; Auth Funds Carryover to FY
2013-2014; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to fund
"Facilities Capital Asset Review". (BT 13-028) (McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/22/2013 CO
Introduced: R, F |
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2/4/2013 R Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2/5/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
R, F Bill
Summary Fact Sheet |
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R: Amend/Approve 6-0 Council Member Schellenberg stated that he would be
offering a floor amendment to attach a timeline for completion of the process
at the Council meeting next Tuesday.
Renee Finley, the Public-Private Partnership Officer, said that the
process should be completed in approximately 6 months. Council Member Schellenberg expressed
dismay that the Downtown Investment Authority still does not have an
executive director and that Office of Economic Development staff are
supporting the DIA thus far. Chairman
Crescimbeni will invite a DIA member to the next meeting. AMEND(R)/APPROVE
6-0 |
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19. 2013-53 |
ORD Transferring $1,328.399.03 ($686,138.34 Unused Grant
Match Funds from Gen Fund Rsv for Fed Progs that were Returned to Accts of Origin pursuant to
Sec 117.106, Ord Code & $642,260.69 from SF 751
JEDC Fund Balance) to Remove Extraordinary Lapses in all Depts
in Gen Fund - GSD to fund Janitorial Svcs for Parks (Not Transferred from
Public Works to Parks & Rec during Budget Process) & Remainder to
fund R/W Mowing. (BT 13-029) (McCain) (Req of
Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/22/2013 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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2/5/2013 RCD
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/5/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
F, RCD Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet Kirk Sherman expressed a preference for the committee to
act on this bill soon (preferably today) so that the use of these funds is
finalized and the Accounting Division can complete its work on the
Consolidated Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Mayor’s Chief of Staff Chris Hand asked the committee to defer the
bill for one cycle so that it can be considered at the same time as 2013-89,
the Mayor’s proposal to appropriate $11 million to economic development
purposes. Council Member Gulliford suggested allocating $228,000 of
the funds to the Public Works Department to be used to reactivate the
streetlights turned off for cost savings reasons. Mr. Sherman recommended putting the $1.328 million into a
reserve fund to help finalize the year-end budget close-out process so that
the CAFR can be completed and let the Council deal with allocation issues in
two weeks. CFO Ronnie Belton assured
the committee that the CAFR would be completed on time. |
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DEFER |
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20. 2013-54 |
ORD Approp $15,207.45 from
Contributions from other Govts & Private
Sources to Mayport Ferry Contractual Svcs Acct to Permit the St Johns River
Ferry Comm to Contract for Grant Writing Svcs.
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/22/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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2/4/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/5/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
TEU, F Bill Summary |
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TEU: Approve 6-0 APPROVE 6-0 |
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21. 2013-55 |
ORD Waiving Sec 116.910 (Residence Within the City;
Exception), Ord Code, to allow Rehire of 45 JSO
Officers; Provide for Sunset Provisions. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Carter) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/22/2013 CO
Introduced: R,PHS,F |
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2/4/2013 PHS
Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/4/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/5/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
R, PHS, F Bill Summary |
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R: Withdraw
PHS: Withdraw Peggy Sidman explained the Office of General Counsel’s
recent opinion on the non-applicability of the City’s new residency
requirement to these laid-off JSO officers.
Chairman Crescimbeni requested a further opinion on whether the
grandfathering provision also applies to other non-JSO City employees who may
have been laid off in the last year and may wish to return to City jobs. WITHDRAW 6-0 |
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22. 2013-62 |
ORD Auth a Declaration of
Restrictive Covenant with FDEP for Propty known as
the North Endzone of EverBank
Field, Part of RE# 130849-0000, to place Environmental Restrictions on the
Site. (Nelson) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/22/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU,F |
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2/4/2013 TEU
Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2/5/2013 F Read
2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
TEU, F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet |
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TEU: Defer DEFER |
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23. 2013-63 |
ORD Auth License Agreemt with McCue Boat Ramp Foundation, Inc for Improvemts & Maint for 2-Yrs for the Boat Ramp at 2510 2nd Ave N, Jax
Bch, Fl. (Dist 13-Gulliford) (Sidman) (Introduced
by CM Gulliford) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 1/22/2013 CO
Introduced: F,RCD |
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2/5/2013 RCD Read
2nd & Rerefer; 2/5/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer |
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2. 2/12/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;
F, RCD Bill Summary Council Member Gulliford questioned why this bill was
referred to the Waterways Commission and whether the City Council is obliged
to wait for a report from that body before taking action. Ms. Sidman stated that the Waterways
Commission is not a standing committee of the Council and therefore Council
is not obliged to hold off on action until receiving a commission report. AMEND/APPROVE
6-0 (Maintenance period should be 5 yrs not 2 yrs) |
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24. 2013-87 |
ORD Amend Ord 2007-401-E, Approp $26,368,163 ($26,076,178 from Duval County Unified
Courthouse Prog & $291,985 from Long Term Debt
Issued) to Encumber Fund for & to Require Build-Out of State Attorney's Ofc in the Old Fed Courthouse. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: PHS,F Bill Summary
Fact Sheet |
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PHS: Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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25. 2013-88 |
ORD Approp $200,000 from FDOT
Pursuant to Local Agcy Agreemt
bet FDOT & City for Landscaping & Beautification of the West Central
Civic Core Dist; Auth
Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Auth
Supplemental No. 2 to the Agreemt; Amend Ord 2012-434-E (CIP) to Auth
Increased Funding for said Proj. (BT 13-027) (McCain)
(Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU,F,RCD Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet |
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TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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26. 2013-89 |
ORD Approp $11,036,722.63 from
Gen Revenues rcvd thru Refinancing & Refunding by Approp
$9,000,000 to the Downtown Economic Dev Fund &
$2,036,722.63 to the Countywide Economic Dev Fund
for Economic Revitalization Investmts; Subject to
Further Approp by Council. (BT 13-038) (Laquidara)
(Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: F,RCD Bill
Summary Fact
Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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27. 2013-90 |
ORD Approp $140,373.80 from
Special Law Enforcemt Trust Fund & $12,899 from
Police Explorers Trust Fund to (1) Police Athletic League of Jax, Inc (PAL) - $68,000; (2) Justice Coalition, Inc - $25,000; (3) Kingdom Fellowship, Inc - $14,400; (4) Hubbard House, Inc
- $12,473.80; (5) Maceo Elks Lodge #8 - $3,000; (6)
Angelwood, Inc - $5,000;
(7) MAD DADS - $10,000 & (8) Malivai Washington
Kids Foundation, Inc - $2,500. (BT 13-030) (McCain)
(Req of Sheriff) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: PHS,F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet |
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PHS: Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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28. 2013-91 |
ORD Approp $4,087,118.75 from
Alta Rd Fair Share Projs & Interest ($335,686
from Alta Rd Improvemts, $3,859.09 from Traffic
Signal, $53,944.86 from Traffic Signal Interest Earnings, $3,616,317 from
Alta Rd/9A New Berlin & $77,311.80 from Alta/Yellow Bluff Bridge) to
Alta/Yellow Bluff Rd & Alta/Yellow Bluff Bridge as Fair Share Funding in
Sector 6.1 toward Engineering of Widening Alta Rd; Amend 2012-434-E (CIP) for
said Proj. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Holt) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU,F Bill Summary |
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TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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29. 2013-92 |
ORD Approp $898,105 from Gen
Fund to Recognize & Capture Savings from 2011-2012 FY to Reducing Supv of Elections' Banking Fund Debt as Permitted by Sec
110.506(b), Ord Code. (Sidman) (Req
of Supv of Elections) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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30. 2013-94 |
ORD Waiving Portions of Chapt
655 (Concurrency & Mobility Mgmt Syst), Sec 655.503 (Mobility Fee Requiremt,
Certificate, Appl Process & Calculation), Ord Code to Auth the Waiver,
under Certain Circumstances, of Mobility Fees for 3 Yrs
after Effective Date of this Ord. (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Clark) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: R, TEU,F Bill Summary |
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R: Read 2nd & Rerefer TEU: Read 2nd
& Rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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31. 2013-95 |
ORD Auth (1) Rail Grade Crossing
Easemt with Nichols Creek Development, LLC &
(2) Stipulation of Parties for Opening of a New Highway Rail Grade Crossing
over New Berlin Rd & New Berlin Court bet & Among City, Nichols Creek
Dev, LLC & FDOT. (McCain) (Req
of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU,F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet |
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TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND
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32. 2013-105 |
RESO Auth Appl
to Fla Inland Navigation Dist
for 2013-2014 Grants for Specified Waterways-Related Projs;
Acknowledge Willingness to meet Funding Requiremts;
Designate Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: F,RCD,JWW Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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33. 2013-107 |
RESO Urging Mayor to Investigate Cost Savings of
Converting City's Street Lights to LED Lights under a Performance Contract
that Capitalizes the Change Cost over Time, with Vendor Bearing Initial Cost;
Request Report to City Council Finance Comm on
6/4/13. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Jones & Co-sponsored by CM Yarborough) |
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: TEU,F Bill Summary |
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TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND
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34. 2013-116 |
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 118 (City
Grants), Part 8 (Public Svc Grant), Ord Code, to
Provide for Retention of Grant Appl Score Sheet per
Public Svc Grant Commissioner per Grant Appl & Estab Procedure for Annually Weighting Assigning a
Percentage to each Priority Population. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: R,F Bill Summary |
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R: Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND
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35. 2013-118 |
ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Terranova Inc for Space No. 23-2 at Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: R,F,TEU Bill Summary |
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R: Read 2nd & Rerefer
TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer READ 2ND
& REREFER |
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36. 2013-119 |
ORD Apv Engagemt
Agreemt with Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A.,
Special Counsel to the City re Labor Relations & Collective Bargaining
for Max of $150,000 unless later Increased by Council; Provide for Reverter of Funds. (Sidman) (Req
of Gen Counsel) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt
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1. 2/12/2013 CO
Introduced: R,F Bill
Summary
Fact Sheet |
R: Read 2nd
& Rerefer
READ 2ND
& REREFER
Following
the agenda items the committee heard a report on the City’s General Employees’
Pension Plan’s investment returns by City Treasurer Joey Greive and Terry Wood,
the Chair of the GEPP board of trustees.
Mr. Greive reported that the GEPP’s investment performance has been very
encouraging over the past 3 years and the plan’s ranking versus its peer funds
from 2008 to 2012 has improved substantially from 72nd percentile to
32nd percentile. Currently
the plan has 24 fund managers investing $1.7 billion, and the board is
considering contracting that number somewhat.
The returns shown in the handout are gross returns; subtracting 55 basis
points (0.55%) would produce the net figure. The board has adopted four primary
goals: 1) enhance long-term returns, 2) reduce portfolio volatility, 3) replace
underperforming managers, and 4) control and manage costs.
Mr.
Greive stated that the national economy and consumer confidence appear to be
ticking upward somewhat so the board needs to be cognizant of the fact that
inflation may begin to reappear and the Federal Reserve may have to take action
with regard to interest rates which may affect investment strategies. The October 1, 2012 actuarial study should be
completed in the next two months. In the
process of this year’s study the GEPP asked the actuary to do an assumptions study. Mr. Greive also noted that the Council
Auditor’s Office is nearing the end of its audit of the GEPP. In response to a question Mr. Greive said
that the City’s overall credit rating is AA+, one step below AAA.
Posted
2.20.13
10:00
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