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FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

MEETING MINUTES

 

 

 

Tuesday June 03, 2014

9:00 AM

Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall

Dana M. Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

Greg Anderson, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Paula Shoup

Stephen Joost, Vice Chair, Arrived @ 9:20 AM

Council Auditor: Kirk Sherman

Reggie Brown

Richard Clark

John Crescimbeni

Johnny Gaffney

Robin Lumb, Excused Late Arrival @ 9:45 AM

Asst. Council Auditor: Janice Billy

Public Accts. Auditor: Heather Reber

Attorney: Peggy Sidman

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

Administration: Margo Klosterman

Matt Schellenberg

Clay Yarborough

 

                         Meeting Convened 9:05 AM           Meeting Adjourned 10:57 AM

 

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:

CM Lori Boyer: 2014-313 & 316

CM Jim Love: 2014-314

CM Ray Holt: 2014-257 & 334

CM Doyle Carter: 2014-331

C. Stephens Moore, CFO, Vestcor Companies, Inc.: 2014-280

Michael Agliata, General Counsel, Interline Brands: 2014-287

Aundra Wallace, CEO, DIA: 2014-287

Paul Crawford, Deputy Director, OED: 2014-280

Tim Horkan, OGC: 2014-331

Cindy Norman, NFES/ Horse Therapies: 2014-331

Gena Thornton, Senior VP, Selene Finance: 2014-334

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday June 17, 2014


 

Council Auditor Kirk Sherman gave an overview of his office’s 6-month budget review report, which he indicated does not include the $13 million Jacksonville Shipyards settlement payment; that will be reflected in the third quarter report. At mid-year the ad valorem revenue shows a $1.4 million shortfall and state-shared revenues are falling short by $1.3 million. Expenditure show a favorable variance of $11.7 million, mostly in salary and benefit accounts resulting from leaving position vacancies unfilled. Revenues are running 0.33% short of budget and expenditures are running 1% below budget. Mr. Sherman answered questions from several committee members about particular line items.

 

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

1. 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

 

 

2. 2013-669

ORD-MC Declaring Surplus Propty consisting of City owned propty & bldgs, to the Police and Fire Pension Fund (PFPF), conveying the Propty to PFPF in exchange for a reduction in Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability of the PFPF; in accordance with a purchase and sale agreemt to be entered into btwn City and PFPF; authorize Mayor & Corp Sec to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish the foregoing transactions; Waive conflicting provisions of Chapts 122 & 500, Ord Code, amend Sec 121.101 (Control and Administration of Police & Fire Pension Fund), Ord Code, to add a New Subsection (F), authorizing diversification of investment as authorized by applicable provisions of Article 22, Charter; Req Emerg Apv upon Introduction. (Keane) (Introduced by C/M Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/8/13

1. 9/24/2013 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F

9/30/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/30/2013 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

10/1/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 10/8/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

1/6/2014 R Sub/Amend/Approve

 

Bill Summary TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

3. 2014-64

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Teach for America, Inc for 5,394 Sq Ft on 6th Floor of Ed Ball Bldg for Initial Term of 5 Yrs with 1 5-Yr Renewal Option at Initial Rate of $10/Sq Ft + Addnl $1.75/Sq Ft for Tenant's Share of Common Area Costs & Expenses, & Annual 3% Rent Increase. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/11/14

1. 1/28/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

2/3/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

2/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/11/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

4. 2014-87

ORD Approp $1,000,000 ($750,000 in 2013 Port Security Grant Funds from Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) & $250,000 from City Rsv for Fed Progs Fund) to Harden a Warehouse at 909 Haines St to Store & Secure DHS Procured Disaster & Mass Casualty Response Equipmt for the Duval County Emerg Preparedness Div, Jax Fire & Rescue, Duval County Dept of Health & JPA; Amend Ord 2013-465 (CIP) to Auth Proj. (BT 14-030) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/11/14

1. 1/28/2014 CO Introduced: PHS,F

2/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/11/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F

2/18/2014 PHS Approve 4-0

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

5. 2014-118

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with Harmony Farms of Jacksonville, LLC, for "Harmony Farms" Proj (Amended Contract) (CCAS/CRC No. 50205) 285,000 Sq Ft Shopping Ctr Uses on 40.088± Acres S of Collins Rd bet I-295 & Rampart Rd with 10-Yr Term & & Setting Forth Requiremt to Refund $325,000 Prev Paid for Collins Rd Improvemts for funding Extension of Parramore Rd; Waive Provision of Sec 655.301, Ord Code; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 14-Love) (Diebenow) (CM Love)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 3/3/14, 3/17/14, 3/31/14,4/14/14,5/5/14,5/19/14

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/25/14

1. 2/11/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

2/18/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

2/19/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/25/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

6. 2014-149

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 116 (Employee & Employee Benefits), Part 15 (Full time & Temp Employmt), Secs 116.1501 (Definitions) & 116.1502 (Limitations on Employmt & use of Temp Employees), Ord Code, to change Max # of Hrs/Wk that Part-Time Employees can Work. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) (CPAC #6 Apv)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/14

1. 2/25/2014 CO Introduced: R,F

3/3/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

3/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 3/11/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet R: Sub/Rerefer

 

SUBSTITUTE(R) /REREFER 8-0

 

7. 2014-151

ORD Providing for a Public "Straw Ballot" for Citizen Input on Requiremt of City Employees, Appointees, Employees of Independent Agcys (Excluding Duval County School Bd), & Employees of Constitutional Officers to Reside in Duval County; Direct Supv of Elections to place Referendum Question on 2014 Gen Election Ballot on 11/4/14; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Brown) (CPAC #6 Apv)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/11/14

1. 2/25/2014 CO Introduced: R,F

3/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 3/11/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary R: Defer

 

DEFER

8. 2014-185

ORD-MC Repealing Sec 30.704 (JHFA), Ord Code; Create New Chapt 52 (Jax Housing Finance Auth); Repeal Local Govt Support Revolving Trust Fund & Policy Estab by Ord 2008-497-E; Repeal JHFA Loan Trust Fund Policy Estab by Ord 2008-497-E & 2005-197-E; Appropriation; Repeal Sec 111.610 (JHFA Loan Trust Fund); Auth Current JHFA Members to Continue Terms Unchanged; Provide for JHFA to Continue without Lapse prior to Enactmt of new Chapt 52. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/8/14

1. 3/25/2014 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD

3/31/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/1/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/1/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 4/8/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

5/5/2014 R Sub/Rerefer 6-0

5/6/2014 RCD Sub/Rerefer 5-0; 5/6/2014 F Sub/Rerefer 7-0

3. 5/13/2014 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R, F, RCD

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

9. 2014-188

ORD Approp $11,269.24 ($2,769.24 from FDOT & up to $8,500 from Jax Chamber of Commerce) by Reallocating Unspent Funds from Contract Admin & Engineer/Design Acct to Other Constrn Acct to align Funds with the Appropriate Task, as Amended by FDOT in Local Agcy Prog Supplemental #3 to West Central Civic Core Agreemt for Chamber's Landscape Proj; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2014-2015; Amend Ord 2013-465-E (CIP) to Fund said Proj. (BT 14-037) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/8/14

1. 3/25/2014 CO Introduced: F,RCD

4/1/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/1/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 4/8/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

SUBSTITUTE/APPROVE 8-0

 

-Appropriate additional funding of $19,322 from FDOT

-Reallocates $2,703 of unspent funds from Contract Admin. & Design accounts to construction accounts

-Removes reference to Jax Chamber funds of $8,500

-Changes total appropriation to $22,091

-Updates the BT and CIP information sheet and removes the White Paper

 

10. 2014-257

ORD Auth Jax Children's Comm (JCC) to Submit a Medicaid Provider Enrollmt Appl to Fla Agcy for Healthcare Administration, Subject to further Council Auth; Auth JCC to Execute the Institutional Medicaid Provider Agreemt & Certification; Requiring further Council Apv of JCC's Prog & Policies re Medicaid Eligible Svcs Performed by JCC. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/22/14

1. 4/8/2014 CO Introduced: PHS,F

4/14/2014 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

4/15/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 4/22/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F

 

Bill Summary PHS: Approve

 

APPROVE 8-0

11. 2014-280

ORD Auth a 2nd Mortgage Modification Agreemt among City, VCP Roosevelt Building, Ltd, & VCP-Roosevelt Garage, LLC, & a 2nd Note Modification Agreemt bet City & VCP-Roosevelt Building, Ltd, to Suspend Monthly Principal Pymts due to City for 3 Yrs beginning 10/1/13 & Provide for Interest Only Pymts during Same Period at 1.4%/Annum without any Extension of Overall Loan Period; Auth 2nd Mortgage Modification Agreemt & a 2nd Note Modification Agreemt bet City & VCP-Lynch Building, Ltd to Suspend ˝ of Monthly Principal Pymts due City for 3 Yrs beginning 10/1/13 & for ˝ Principal & Regular Interest Pymts during same Period at Rate of 1.525%/Annum without any Extension of Overall Loan Period; Requiring Acknowledgmt & Consent of Guarantor by Vestcor Companies, Inc for each of foregoing Loan Modification Agreemts as Condition of Closing; Designate Oversight by DIA. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/14

1. 4/22/2014 CO Introduced: F,RCD, R

5/5/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/6/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/6/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/13/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD, R

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet R: Approve

 

Assistant Council Auditor Janice Billy described the history of the 11E and Carling economic development agreements and their previous modifications. Committee members asked questions of Ms. Billy and of Steve Moore, the Chief Financial Officer of Vestcor. In response to questions from Council Member Crescimbeni, Mr. Moore stated that the residential portions of the two buildings are nearly full and lease rates have been increased steadily over the past couple of years, but the retail space in both buildings is largely vacant and producing no revenue to support the required payments to the City.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 8-0

-Attach amortization schedules

 

 

12. 2014-282

ORD Auth 2nd Amend to Existing Agreemt with Advanced Disposal Services, Jacksonville, LLC, to set Rates from 2013 Rate Review Commencing 10/1/13; Setting Fuel Caps for FY 2013-2014, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016; Apv Premise Count Conducted with Rate Review; Apv Compensation for Change of Disposal Site. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/14

1. 4/22/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

5/5/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/6/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/13/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: Amend/App

 

AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 9-0

 

 

13. 2014-283

ORD Auth 1st Amend to Existing Agreemt with Republic Services of Florida Limited Partnership d/b/a Southland Waste Systems of Jacksonville, to set Rates from 2013 Rate Review Commencing 10/1/13; Setting Fuel Caps for FY 2013-2014, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016; Apv Premise Count Conducted with Rate Review; Apv Compensation for Change of Disposal Site. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/14

1. 4/22/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

5/5/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/6/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/13/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: Amend/App

 

AMEND (TEU)/APPROVE 9-0

14. 2014-284

ORD Auth 1st Amend to Existing Agreemt with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc, to set Rates from 2013 Rate Review Commencing 10/1/13; Setting Fuel Caps for FY 2013-2014, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016; Apv Premise Count Conducted with Rate Review; Apv Compensation for Change of Disposal Site. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/14

1. 4/22/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

5/5/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/6/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/13/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: Amend/App

 

AMEND (TEU)/APPROVE 9-0

 

 

15. 2014-287

ORD Auth 3rd Amend to Dev Agreemt bet City, DIA & Interline Brands, Inc; Designate Oversight by DIA. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/14

1. 4/22/2014 CO Introduced: F,RCD

5/6/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/6/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/13/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

Heather Reber of the Council Auditor’s Office described the history of the project, its phases and previous project modifications. The build-out date for a Phase 2 office building has been extended from 2008 to 2015 and this bill proposes a further extension to 2020. Mike Agliata, attorney for Interline Brands, answered questions from the committee about the company, its leases for office space in other downtown buildings, and its ultimate plans for expansion at the Bay Street site

 

APPROVE 8-1 (Crescimbeni)

 

 

16. 2014-288

ORD Apv Purchase of Real Propty at 2072 Ryar Rd (0.86 Acres) from Estelle Properties, LLC for $120,000 for Constrn of a Retention Pond for Storm Water Drainage for the San Souci Drainage Proj. (Dist 4-Redman) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/14

1. 4/22/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

5/5/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/6/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/13/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: Defer

 

 

DEFER

 

17. 2014-289

ORD-MC Repealing Chapt 96 (Sports & Entertainmt Bd, Ord Code; Amend Sec 111.155 (Sports & Entertainmt Bd Trust Fund); Amend Chapt 55 (Economic Dev), Part 2 (Functions & Activities), Repealing Sec 55.205 (Special Events) & Transferring to newly Created Chapt 54 (Ofc of Sports & Entertainmt), Sec 54.104 (Special Events); Repealing Sec 55.206 (Ofc of Public-Private Partnerships) & Transferring to Chapt 20 (Executive Ofc of Mayor), Part 4 (Ofc of Public-Private Partnerships); Repealing Secs 55.202 (Powers; Functions & Duties of the Economic Dev Officer re Sports Complex & Other Designated Facilities) & 55.203 (Rsvd); Creating New Secs 55.202 (Ofc of Small Business & Entrepreneurships) & 55.203 (Ofc of Internatl Trade); Approp $23,389,456.69; Auth 18 Positions & 3,611 Part-Time Hrs. (BT 14-053) (RC 14-145) (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/14

1. 4/22/2014 CO Introduced: R,F,RCD

5/5/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/6/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/6/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/13/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCD

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet R: Defer

 

DEFER

18. 2014-296

ORD Auth an Engagemt Ltr with Damian Cook for Internship to provide Admin Svcs to the Task Force on Consolidated Govt; Approp $16,400 for said Svcs; Provide for Reverter of Funds. (Johnston) (Introduced by CP Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/14

1. 4/22/2014 CO Introduced: R,F

5/5/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/6/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/13/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary R: Defer

 

DEFER

19. 2014-297

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 602, Ord Code (Jax Ethics Code), Part 8 (Lobbying), Sec 602.804 (Penalties) Providing a 1-Year Lobbying Suspension for 2 or more Violations of Part 8; Amend Part 11 (Reserved) with New Part 11 (Civil Fines); Provide for Public Reprimand or Civil Fine up to $500 for Violations of Chapt 602; Provide for Rescission or Voidance of any Benefit Gained from Act of Violating Chapt 602; Provide for Discretionary Referral of Violations of Chapt 602 to the State Attorney; Designate Oversight by the Ethics & Compliance Ofc. (Shaw) (Req of Jax Ethics Commission)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/14

1. 5/13/2014 CO Introduced: R,F

5/19/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/20/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet R: Defer

 

DEFER

20. 2014-298

ORD Approp $15,000 from the DollarWi$e Campaign's Innovation Grant awarded by U.S. Conference of Mayors to support the 3rd Annual MoneyWi$e Week May 11 - 17, 2014; Designate Oversight by Ofc of Grants & Contract Compliance. (BT 14-050) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/14

1. 5/13/2014 CO Introduced: F,RCD

5/20/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/20/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 8-0

21. 2014-299

ORD Approp $980,599.56 from Child Support Enforcemt Div of Fla Dept of Revenue (DOR) to fund JSO for Service of Writs of Attachmt in Child Support Cases for 7/1/14 thru 6/30/19; Auth Funds Carryover to Subsequent FY's; Auth Contract with DOR for said Service. (BT 14-055) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/14

1. 5/13/2014 CO Introduced: PHS,F

5/19/2014 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/20/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet PHS: Amend/App

 

AMEND (PHS)/APPROVE 9-0

22. 2014-300

ORD Approp $25,000 Donation from Wayne Hogan of Terrell Hogan Law Firm for (1) Full Prog of School Beats Academy at One Summer Night Lights (SNL) Site for 8 Weeks ($8,500) & (2) Free Swim Lessons for 600+ Youth whose Families Demonstrate Financial Need as Part of the Waterproof Jacksonville Prog ($16,500); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2014-2015; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 14-056) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/14

1. 5/13/2014 CO Introduced: F,RCD

5/20/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/20/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 9-0

-Delete BT & appropriate acct is self-appropriating

-Auth. exclusion of donation from $25k per yr aggregate cap expenditures from Comm. Activities trust fund

23. 2014-301

ORD Approp $50,000 Donation from Pajcic & Pajcic Law Firm for Summer 2014 Supervised Rec Progs in 8 City Parks (Woodstock, Panama, Scott, Guinyard, Johnnie Walker, Carvill, Tallulah & Pine Forest); Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2014-2015; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs. (BT 14-057) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/14

1. 5/13/2014 CO Introduced: F,RCD

5/20/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/20/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

AMEND/APPROVE 9-0

-Delete BT & appropriate acct is self-appropriating

-Auth. exclusion of donation from $25k per yr aggregate cap expenditures from Comm. Activities trust fund

 

24. 2014-302

ORD Auth a Cost Disbursemt Agreemt with the Beach Community Development District for Reimbursemt up to $1,000,000 for Installation of a Pipeline to carry Reclaimed Water from Kernan Blvd to Patton Park for Irrigation of Patton Park & nearby Tamaya Developmt Proj. (Brooks) (Introduced by CM Clark)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/14

1. 5/13/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

5/19/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/20/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/20/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD

 

Bill Summary TEU: Amend/App

 

AMEND (TEU)/APPROVE 9-0

 

 

25. 2014-305

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 615 (Docking), Sec 615.102, to Change the Time Limit for Docking at Pearl St for Designated Passenger Loading & Unloading Zones from 10 Minutes to 30 Minutes & Clarify that Commercial Use is Subject to Fees in Sec 123.102(e)(5). (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Love)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/14

1. 5/13/2014 CO Introduced: F,RCD, JWW (Added by CP 5/20/14)

5/20/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/20/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

26. 2014-306

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 126 (Procurement Code), Section 126.102 (Definitions); Creating the Jacksonville Procurement Awards Committee (JPAC); Reducing 3 Awards Committees to 1 Committee; Clarifying Language throughout the Chapter; Create Secs 126.219 (Public Private Partnerships) & 126.220 (Unsolicited Proposals); Create New Part 7 (Protest Procedures) & New Part 10 (Federal Affirmative Action Compliance); Reorganizing & Numbering Certain Parts. (Brooks) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/14

1. 5/13/2014 CO Introduced: R,F

5/19/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/20/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet R: Defer

 

DEFER

27. 2014-313

ORD Approp $9,950 from Art in Public Places Trust Fund - Rsvs Acct to fund (1) the "No Couch Potatoes Here" Outdoor Installation Art at Ed Austin Regional Park at 11751 McCormick Rd ($6,450) & (2) the Art in Public Places Conservation Report Summary ($3,500); Require Cultural Council to Comply with Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), by requesting Proprietary Awards; Auth Agreemt with Cultural Council to Procure the Study & to Repair the Art Work. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/14

1. 5/13/2014 CO Introduced: F,RCD

5/20/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/20/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 8-0

28. 2014-314

ORD Approp $200,000 from Dist 14 Loblolly Rec/Parks Acct for "Memorial Park - Fountain & Statue Restoration"; Auth a MOU with the Memorial Park Assn; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Provide for Reverter; Amend Ord 2013-465-E (CIP) to Auth said Proj. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Love)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/14

1. 5/13/2014 CO Introduced: F,RCD

5/20/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/20/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

Council Member Schellenberg offered an amendment to require that the City and the private entity raising funds for Memorial Park renovations split all expenses 50/50 rather than the City reimbursing the association for the first $200,000 in project costs – the amendment died for lack of a second.

 

APPROVE 8-0

 

29. 2014-316

ORD Auth License Agreemts with Jacksonville Youth Soccer Club, Inc to Utilize Losco Regional Park at 10931 Hood Rd S. & Chuck Rogers Park at 11950 San Jose Blvd. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/14

1. 5/13/2014 CO Introduced: F,RCD

5/20/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/20/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 8-0

-Place agreements On File

30. 2014-331

ORD Auth an Agreemt with Northeast Florida Equestrian Society/H.O.R.S.E. Therapies, Inc to Operate & Manage the Equestrian Center. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Carter)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/27/14

1. 5/13/2014 CO Introduced: F,RCD

5/20/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/20/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

Assistant Council Auditor Janice Billy explained the list of Office of General Counsel and Council Auditor recommended amendments to the bill attached to the back of the agenda.  A motion by Council Member Schellenberg to defer consideration of the bill for one cycle failed by a vote of 3-6. Council Member Crescimbeni offered a 5th amendment to the Council Auditor’s recommended amendments to provide that naming rights agreements may be for a term of up to 50 years for newly constructed facilities, but naming rights agreements for existing facilities may not exceed 20 years.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 9-0

-See summary on pages 19 & 20

 

31. 2014-334

RESO Auth Economic Dev Agreemt with Selene Finance, LP to Support Expansion of Company's Operations; Recommend Apv by Fla Dept of Economic Opportunity as a QTI Business; Evidence City's Local Financial Support of $150,000 with State Match of $420,000 for Total of $525,000 for 105 Jobs; Designate Oversight by OED; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by Company; Request Two Reading Apv. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

Gina Thornton of Salene Finance described the company and its expansion plans.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

-See attached on page 18

 

32. 2014-335

ORD Approp $100,000 from U.S. EPA to enable Environmental Quality Div to Replace Aging Ambient Air Monitoring Equipmt & Obtain Repair Parts when needed for Collection of Air Sampling Data to meet National Quality Standards. (BT 14-049) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: PHS,F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

33. 2014-336

ORD Approp $220,000 from Federal Highway Admin (FHWA) to Reimburse City for Costs & Expenses Incurred as Result of Tropical Storm Debby; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2014-2015; Auth an Emerg Local Govt Emerg Relief Reimbursemt Agreemt upon Receipt from FHWA. (BT 14-052) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2ND & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

34. 2014-353

ORD Approp $555,233.55 Continuation Grant to extend the 21st Century Community Learning Center Team Up After School Progs at North Shore Elementary School & Northwestern Middle School thru 9/30/15; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2014-2015. (BT 14-054) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: F,RCD

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

35. 2014-354

ORD Amend Ord 2013-464-E (City Budget) by Apv Revised "2nd Revised Schedule A-2" to Reduce Funds initially awarded to Communities in Schools - James Weldon Johnson Academy by $30,000 due to low Enrollment & Allocate said Funds to Summer Camp Progs. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: PHS,F,RCD

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet PHS: 2ND & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

36. 2014-355

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Fla Dept of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (Tenant) for Propty at 7439 Wilson Fla for 5 Yrs Exp 6/15/18. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

37. 2014-356

ORD Granting FDOT Temp Constrn Easemts in, over & under Parcels 702A & 702B at Intersec of Arlington X-Way & Monument Rd/Live Oak Dr. (Dists 1-Yarborough & 2-Bishop) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

38. 2014-357

ORD Conveying to FDOT (1) a Warranty Deed for Parcels 102A & 102B & (2) Granting Temp Constrn Easemts in, over & under Parcels 701A, 701B & 701C on or near Intersec of JTB Blvd & Salisbury Rd for the I-95 JTB Interchange Proj. (Dist 4-Redman) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

                       

39. 2014-358

ORD Declaring Surplus a Tax Reverted Propty at 2141 Camden Ave; Auth Conveyance in Accordance with Chapt 122 (Public Propty). (Dist 4-Redman) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

40. 2014-359

ORD Declaring Surplus a Tax Reverted Propty at 914 Scriven St; Auth Conveyance in Accordance with Chapt 122 (Public Propty). (Dist 7-Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

41. 2014-362

ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Grimm Lane an Unopened & Unimproved 15' R/W at Request of Genesis Health, Inc to Develop Adjacent Propty (RE# 136042-0000); Waive Sec 122.424 (Appraisal/Assessed Value over $25,000), Ord Code to Convey at Less than Appraised Value. (Dist 4-Redman) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Redman)

TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 6/16/14

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

Bill Summary R: 2nd & Rerefer TEU: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

42. 2014-363

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Ultimatum Hair Design, LLC (Tenant) for 343 Sq Ft at Rear of Ed Ball Bldg for Initial Term of 10 Yrs & 1 Renewal Option for 5-Yrs at Initial Rental Rate of $15/Sq Ft + $1.50/Sq Ft for Tenant's Share of Common Area Costs & Expenses & a 3% Annual Escalation Rate. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

43. 2014-364

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Northwest Jacksonville Community Development Corporation, Inc (Landlord) for a Dental Clinic for use by Duval County Health Dept at 3416 Moncrief Rd, Suite 100 for 5-Yr Term at $1,166.67/Mo & Assign Lease to Fla Dept of Health. (Stockwell) (Introduced by CM Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,PHS,F

 

Bill Summary TEU: 2nd & Rerefer PHS: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

44. 2014-375

ORD-MC Amend Sec 120.102 (Administration of the Retirement System), Chapt 120 (Gen Employees & Corrections Officers Pension Plans), Ord Code, to Redefine the Selection Process for the General Employees Plan Adv Committee. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: R,F

 

Bill Summary R: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

45. 2014-376

ORD Approp $280,000 from Risk Mgmt re Settlemt among City, JEA & Bartram Park, Ltd re Constrn of an Underground Sewer Force Main along Bartram Park Blvd; Auth Settlemt & Release Agreemt & other Docs. (BT 14-059) (Wedner) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

46. 2014-377

ORD-MC Amend Sec 22.02 (Membership) of Article 22 (Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Bd of Trustees), City Charter, to Provide that 1 Member be Apptd by Mayor & Confirmed by Council, thereby Eliminating the Trustee Elected Bd Member; Provide for Referendum Apv of this Ord; Provide for Financial Impact Statemt; Direct Supv of Elections to place Referendum Question on 2014 Gen Election Ballot on 11/4/14. (Durden) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni & Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/10/14

1. 5/27/2014 CO Introduced: R,F

 

Bill Summary R: 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

*****NOTE: Other items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****

 

At the conclusion of the agenda Council Member Crescimbeni announced that the St. Johns River (Mayport) Ferry has within the last few days received notice of an appropriation of $1 million in the state budget for FY14-15 and notice of a federal grant of $3.97 million for capital improvements to the ferry slips. He recommended that the City consider contracting with private sector grant writers in hopes of replicating the Ferry Commission’s success with its contract grant writer, who procured the nearly $5 million in grants for a cost of $30,000 over two years.

 

 

Jeff Clements, Council Research Division

Posted 6.3.14  3:30 p.m.