FINANCE COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

October 21,2014

RICHARD CLARK, CHAIR

CHERYL L. BROWN, COUNCIL SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, held in Council Chambers, City Hall, Jacksonville, Florida, October 21,2014. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Committee Chair Richard Clark. The meeting adjourned at 9:36 A.M.

Members in Attendance: Staff Attendance:

CM Richard Clark, Chair Paula Shoup, Legislative Asst.

CM Matt Schellenberg, Vice Chair Kirk Sherman, Council Auditor

CM Lori Boyer Kyle Billy, Sr. Asst. Auditor

CM Reggie Brown –Arrived 9:02 Jeff Clements, Chief of Research

CM Doyle Carter – Arrived 9:20 Peggy Sidman, Deputy General Counsel

CM John Crescimbeni – Arrived 9:13 Teresa Eichner, Administration

CM Kim Daniels - Excused

CM Bill Gulliford

CM Ray Holt

Others in Attendance:

Jerry Holland, SOE (14-651)

Charles Griggs, Health Dept (14-643)

1. 2014-389 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $750,000.00 FROM THE DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE DOWNTOWN RETAIL ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (THE "PROGRAM"), AS INITIATED BY B.T. 14-076; APPROVING THE PROGRAM GUIDELINES; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE CORPORATION SECRETARY, AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, DOWNTOWN RETAIL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT FORMS AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM; PROVIDING A PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR CITY OVERSIGHT BY THE DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT AUTHORITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 6/17/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: October 21, 2014

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.

AYES - Boyer, Brown, Clark, Gulliford, Holt, ( 5 )

NAYS - Schellenberg, ( 1 )

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2. 2014-689 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA RECOMMENDING THAT THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS, LLC BE APPROVED AS A RECIPIENT OF FLORIDA SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCENTIVE FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVERBANK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; REQUESTING A NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 166, FLORIDA STATUTES AND COUNCIL RULE 3.601; REQUESTING ONE CYCLE EMERGENCY PASSAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Recommend to APPROVE as an EMERGENCY measure.

AYES - Boyer, Clark, Gulliford, Holt, Schellenberg, ( 5 )

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3. 2014-651 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS (SOE) OFFICE; APPROPRIATING $317,461.35 ($100,000.00 FROM DESIGNATED CONTINGENCY FOR THE SOE AND $217,461.35 FROM THE GENERAL FUND/GENERAL SERVICE DISTRICT FUND BALANCE) TO FUND THE SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 13 OFFICE, FOR A PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION; RECOGNIZING THAT THE CITY WILL PURSUE STATE REIMBURSEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR A REVERTER OF UNUSED FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND; REQUIRING APPROVAL OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT, PURSUANT TO 106.215(B), ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/7/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: October 21, 2014

Recommend to AMEND and APPROVE.

AYES - Boyer, Brown, Clark, Gulliford, Holt, Schellenberg, ( 6 )

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4. 2014-643 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CORPORATION SECRETARY TO ENTER INTO THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TREM PROPERTIES, LLP, ("LANDLORD") AND CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ("TENANT") FOR A DENTAL CLINIC TO BE USED BY THE DUVAL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, LOCATED AT 2344 SOUTH THIRD STREET, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA 32250, FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS AT A MONTHLY BASIC RENTAL RATE OF $8,057.99; TO SIMULTANEOUSLY ASSIGN THE LEASE TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/7/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: October 21, 2014

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Boyer, Brown, Clark, Gulliford, Holt, Schellenberg, ( 6 )

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5. 2014-644 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE JEA GREENLAND ROAD POWER PLANT PARKS CONTRIBUTION AS APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2011-555-E; AMENDING ORDINANCE 2011-555-E TO REVISE THE SCOPE OR PERMISSIBLE USES OF THE FUNDS TO INCLUDE OTHER PARK AMENITIES, TO MODIFY THE REVERTER DATE AND TO EXPAND THE CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 10/7/2014 - Read 2nd & Rerefer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: October 21, 2014

Recommend to APPROVE.

AYES - Boyer, Brown, Clark, Gulliford, Holt, Schellenberg, ( 6 )

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2^ND READINGS

6. 2014-664 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL FOR THE CITY COUNCIL; CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 14 (OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL), ORDINANCE CODE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.201 OF THE CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL, AS WELL AS THE HIRING AND SUPERVISION OF THE ATTORNEYS THEREIN, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL AND THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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7. 2014-665 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220, ORDINANCE CODE (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) PART 5 (ADMINISTRATION; ENFORCEMENT); AMENDING SECTIONS 220.502 (CODE ENFORCEMENT; CIVIL REMEDIES) AND 220.503 (VIOLATIONS) TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES; CREATING A NEW SECTION 220.504 (SEIZURE, IMPOUNDMENT AND FORFEITURE) TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY TO THE JACKSONVILLE SHERIFFS OFFICE TO SEIZE AND IMPOUND FOR-HIRE VEHICLES USED IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 220, ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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8. 2014-666 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 804 (JACKSONVILLE TRAFFIC CODE), ORDINANCE CODE; CREATING NEW SECTION 804.406 (SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION ON LOCAL ROADS BY PETITION), ORDINANCE CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR A PETITION PROCESS FOR REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMITS ON LOCAL ROADS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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9. 2014-667 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 804 (JACKSONVILLE TRAFFIC CODE), ORDINANCE CODE, TO CREATE NEW SECTIONS 804.801 (JURISDICTIONAL APPLICATION), 804.802 (INTENT), 804.803 (BASIC JUSTIFICATION FOR MARKING OF A CROSSWALK), 804.804 (CITY COUNCIL REQUEST PROCESS) AND 804.805 (FUNDING FOR CROSSWALK LOCATIONS), ORDINANCE CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCESS FOR REQUESTING A SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION CROSSING, ALSO KNOWN AS A CROSSWALK, AT SPECIFIC INTERSECTION LOCATIONS ON LOCAL ROADS; PROVIDING FOR RENUMBERING OF EXISTING CODE PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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10. 2014-668 AN ORDINANCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 602.612, ORDINANCE CODE, CONFIRMING THE JACKSONVILLE ETHICS COMMISSION'S REAPPOINTMENT OF CARLA MILLER, AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF ETHICS, COMPLIANCE AND OVERSIGHT (ECO) FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS EXPIRING DECEMBER 5, 2017; WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 602.612, ORDINANCE CODE, REQUIRING THAT THE DIRECTOR OF ETHICS, COMPLIANCE AND OVERSIGHT BE A DUVAL COUNTY REGISTERED VOTER; APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD EXPIRING DECEMBER 6, 2017; APPROPRIATING $7,500 FROM THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT TO THE OFFICE OF ETHICS, COMPLIANCE AND OVERSIGHT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE SALARY OF THE ETHICS DIRECTOR FOR ONE YEAR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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11. 2014-669 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $46,410.02 IN FEDERAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) REPROGRAMMED FUNDS TO RIVER REGION HUMAN SERVICES, INC. FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING FOR PERSONS WITH HIV/AIDS AS WELL AS SALARY AND BENEFITS ASSISTANCE FOR ITS STAFF, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 14-099; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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12. 2014-670 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $135,878.28 IN FEDERAL HEARTH-EMERGENCY SOLUTION GRANT (HESG) REPROGRAMMED FUNDS TO I. M. SULZBACHER CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS FOR RAPID RE-HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS, SHELTER OPERATION COSTS, AND SALARY ASSISTANCE FOR AGENCY STAFF, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 14-100; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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13. 2014-671 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $5,474,285 IN FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP VIABLE URBAN COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING DECENT HOUSING AND SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS AND BY EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, PRINCIPALLY FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME PERSONS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-001; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION; AUTHORIZING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 15-001; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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14. 2014-672 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $4,015,023 IN STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) FUNDING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, ACTIVITIES FOR REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF OWNER-OCCUPIED HOMES, HOUSING COUNSELING AND DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR HOMEBUYERS, AND SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION FOR DISABLED PERSONS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-002; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE APPROPRITION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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15. 2014-673 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $2,303,001 IN FEDERAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM FUNDING FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND RELATED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN DUVAL COUNTY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-003; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION; AUTHORIZING POSITION, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 15-002; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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16. 2014-674 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $2,256,024 IN HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD, BUY, AND/OR REHABILITATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR RENT OR HOMEOWNERSHIP AND TO PROVIDE DIRECT RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-0004; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION; AUTHORIZING POSITIONS, AS INITIATED BY R.C. 15-003; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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17. 2014-675 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A CONTINUATION GRANT; APPROPRIATING $461,109 IN FEDERAL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS PROGRAM (HEARTH-ESG) FUNDING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND RELATED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WITHIN DUVAL COUNTY, AS INITIATED BY B.T. 15-005; PROVIDING A CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR LAPSE ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINATING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANT; PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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18. 2014-676 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CORPORATION SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILE AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT") FOR THE INSTALLATION BY FDOT, AT NO COST TO THE CITY, OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL ZONE-CRYSTAL SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGNS ON CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD JUST WEST OF HAMMOND BOULEVARD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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19. 2014-677 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED GOLF COURSE LEASE AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND COMSTOCK GOLF MANAGEMENT, INC., TO CHANGE THE PAYMENT DATE FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2014 TO AUGUST 5, 2015; PROVIDING THAT THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT WILL OVERSEE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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