FINANCE

 

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

Wednesday February 19, 2014

Tape No.________________________

9:00 AM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Greg Anderson, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Carol Owens

Stephen Joost, Vice Chair, Arr 9:40 am

Council Auditor: Kirk Sherman

Reggie Brown

Asst. Council Auditor: Janice Billy

Richard Clark, Lf 11:45 am

Attorney: Peggy Sidman

John Crescimbeni

Chief of Research: Yvonne MItchell

Johnny Gaffney

Administration: Teresa Eichner

Robin Lumb

 

Matt Schellenberg

 

Clay Yarborough

 

 

Meeting Convened: 9:05 am                                                       Meeting Adjourned: 12:05 pm

 

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.

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Attendance:

 

2014-12 - C/M Holt

2013-209 – Cleveland Ferguson (Mayors Ofc)

                     Karen Bowling (Mayors Ofc)

                        Steve Hayner (ITD)

 

2013-763 – Tom Goldsbury (Public Works)

 

2013-769 – Cynthia Nixon (JCC)

2014-110

 

2014-9 – Sheriff Rutherford

 

2014-14 – Jeff Foster (Solid Waste)

2014-123

 

2014-43 – Kim Bynum (Ops Manager, Medical Examiner)

                                                 (Valerie Rao, Medical Examiner)

 

2014-87 – April Mitchell & Jill McElwee (Fire Rescue)

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held March 4, 2014


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

 

    11/25/2013 SRRC Sub/Amend/Approve 7-0

 

3. 2/11/2014 CO Discharged; R,F/Sub(FL)/Amend(2)/REREFERRED; R, F

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet              R: Sub/Approve 7-0

 

Ms. Sidman explained the Rules substitute for clarification which includes:

·         Shows all Public Works Department and moves Disable Services from under Veteran Affairs

·         Bishop Amendment for clarity with Traffic Engineering Division in Public Works

·         Accounting portion which allow the transfer of funds and people

 

Mr. Ferguson made a presentation on process improvements as a result the collaborative effort of the Council and Administration. The key points discussed:

·         Moving from silos to synergy between managers and team members on behalf of the taxpayers

·         Progressing from paper in units and process known only to a few to near Real-Time Analytics available to Council Members, media and taxpayers

·         Savings

·         Post-Reform Proposed moves

 

Mr. Ferguson shared that Administration believed that Reform has been much more than moving boxes around on an organizational chart.  Therefore, post-Phase One reform of the government has been focused on continuous process improvement.

 

Council Members Schellenberg and Crescimbeni discussed their views about the initial presentation to Council about the amount the City would save with reorganization versus Administration’s current position. The savings of 10-15% stated by Administration is not what is being  

 

CM Schellenberg referenced a comment in the newspaper made by Mr. David DeCamp that City Council was responsible for increase of legislative cost.  CM Schellenberg requested the dollar amount of the cost from Mr. Ferguson prior to the vote at Council meeting.  

 

CM Yarborough inquired whether there would be a read only version of JaxAnalytics as helpful tool for the Special Budget Analysis Committee. Mr. Ferguson committed to Council and internal users to have access of the system by May to allow completion of the project.

 

CM Brown shared his concern of the impact of reorganization considering the distribution of work based on the dissolution of numerous of position whether merged or eliminated. He wanted to know how will it be determined if work is being done from a technology aspect. Ms. Bowling shared that structure must be put in place to begin to gather better data.  She stated Administration is working to create systems to see improvements of services to taxpayers.

 

CM Crescimbeni commented that the initial expected 10-15% savings is not justified because the rearranging of boxes is just good business practices. He wants to address Special Events and Sports Entertainment under Economic Development at a later date.

 

CM Gaffney expressed concerns about reorganization included:

·         efficiency and transparency of the process

·         projects going on and Council Members not finding out until attendance is requested

·         unfamiliarity of Chiefs/Department Heads.

·         communication with Council from Administration as it relates to having a partnership. 

 

CM Gaffney suggested that Administration engage District Council Members more often.  Ms. Bowling stated that every Chief would schedule a meeting CM Gaffney during his allotted time within next 2-3 weeks to discuss their focus and intended accomplishments. She committed to doing a better job. This process involves the development of score cards that list focus items, goals and measurement systems for the Council Member to ensure quality dialogue that district.

 

CM Joost commented that he has a meeting with several disgruntled roofers about the permitting process and considering the Administration’s intentions with Economic Development and improving process, he invited the Ms. Bowling or Mr. Ferguson to attend a meeting. Ms. Bowling stated an invitation had been extended and committed to attend. 

 

CM Brown made a recommendation that Administration work closer with employees that are doing the work to ensure that knowledge is being captured and services are being provided.

 

CM Lumb explained he felt the loss of institutional knowledge that occurred when this Administration replaced long term employees has had a greater impact on almost anything else in terms of managerial efficiency.  He intended to support the bill based on the fact an Administration is granted leeway to make changes. CM Lumb expressed if the goal of the Administration is to finely calibrate the function of local government come July 15th, there should not be a budget put on City Council with 13.88 percent across the board cuts because it shows an enormous disconnect with conversation about managerial and operation efficiency and what Administration actually intends to due in regards to budget decisions and prioritizing spending.

 

SUB(R)/APPROVE 8-1 (Schellenberg)

 

 

 

2.  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

 

Deferred at request of the sponsor. CM Brown agreed.

 

 

3.  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

 

    10/14/2013 R Withdraw 6-0

 

Bill Summary                                                 R:  Withdraw 6-0 (10/14/13)

DEFER

 

Deferred at request of the sponsor. CM Schellenberg agreed.

 

 


4.  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                R:  Sub/Amend/Approve (10/14/13)          TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

Deferred at request of the sponsor. CM Schellenberg agreed.

 

 

 

5.  2013-763

ORD Approp $998,469.62 by Reallocating Grant Funds Prev Approp by Ords 2010-438-E & 2012-89-E to Match the Revised Grant Agreemt with Fla Dept of Economic Opportunity for Disaster Recovery; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2014-2015; Amend Ord 2013-465 (CIP) to Reduce Budgets for "Public Bldgs - Disaster Repairs", "McCoy's Creek Pond D" & City of Atlantic Bch Projs & Increase Budgets for "Bradham Brooks Lib Disaster RPR", Emerg OPS Ctr", "Robert Kennedy PK - Disaster Recovery & "Emmett Reed Community Ctr Projs. (BT 14-010) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/10/13

 

1. 11/26/2013 CO  Introduced: PHS,TEU,F,RCD

 

    12/2/2013 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer;    12/2/2013 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/3/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    12/3/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS,TEU,F,RCD

 

    1/6/2014 PHS Amend/Approve 5-0;    1/6/2014 TEU Amend/Approve 5-0

 

Bill Summary         Fact Sheet       TEU: Amend/Approve 5-0       PHS: Amend/Approve 5-0

                                                                             (1/6/14)                                   (1/6/14)

 

DEFER

 

Ms. Billy explained the breakdown of the details of this bill as submitted by the Auditor’s Office.   Tom Goldsbury provided status report on various projects.

 

CM Schellenberg requested additional time to review the details associated with the bill and meet with Mr. Goldsbury.

 

Committee passed bill for two week deferral.

 

Mr. Goldsbury will meet with Council Members Schellenberg and Crescimbeni. CM Brown has requested to be notified if any changes occur.

 

 

 

6.  2013-769

ORD Approp $33,850 from the Youth Travel Trust Fund to Fund Youth Travel. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/10/13

 

1. 11/26/2013 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    12/3/2013 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    12/3/2013 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/10/2013 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

Bill Summary

 

AMEND/APPROVE 9-0 (Change amount to $33,791)

 

Ms. Billy explained that account was created to sponsor agencies with travel for youth to represent the City.  This account has not been funded in three years.  She confirmed that interest was being transferred and there were no funds being spent.

 

There was discussion regarding the amount of general fund contribution and interest earning.  Ms. Nixon explained the purpose of the fund is to assist youth organizations with travel.  She explained that past administration did not utilize the fund and the current administration would like re-establish the account.  The funds are requested to assist with promoting the program.  The maximum funding amount per organization is $25,000 which is also limited to 25% organization’s expenses. Applications are submitted and vetted by a selection committee.

 

CM Crescimbeni requested a list of funding agencies and details of award from past last five years before next Tuesday.

 

CM Anderson requested additional information regarding the selection process of organization(s) for funding.

 

 

 

 

7.  2013-820

ORD-MC Amend Sec 799.101 (Tax Imposed; Limitation), Chapt 799 (Local Option Gas Tax), Ord Code, to Reissue the Local Option Gas Tax for 20 Yr Period of 9/1/16 - 8/31/2036. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/14/14

 

1. 12/10/2013 CO Introduction: R, TEU, F

 

    1/6/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/6/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/7/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/14/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F

 

Bill Summary               R: Defer              TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

8.  2014-2

ORD-MC Repealing Sec 116.910 (Residence within City Required; Exception), Chapt 116 (Personnel Regs), Ord Code. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni, Clark & Joost)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/28/14

 

1. 1/14/2014 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,F

 

    1/21/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/22/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, PHS, F

 

Bill Summary                R:  Defer                PHS: Defer

 

DEFER

 

CM Crescimbeni shared that none of the neighboring counties have a residency requirement although there was a reference for certain positions.  St. Johns County has a residential preference.  He is planning a notice meeting with the co-sponsors to discuss changing the bill to include residency preference and/or a requirement for department directors, division chiefs or any other appointee that requires Council approval.

 

 

 

9.  2014-6

ORD Approp $1,200,000 of HOME Investmt Partnership Prog Income for Admin ($60,000) & CHDO Dev Prog ($1,140,000) to Leverage Completion of Ongoing Projs ($727,436.33 - 1st St Proj & $412,563.67 for 8th St Proj); Auth Funds Carryover from Yr to Yr. (BT 14-015) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/28/14

 

1. 1/14/2014 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    1/22/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/22/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCD

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

Deferred at request of administration.

 

 

10.  2014-9

ORD Approp $210,500 from Spec Law Enforcemt Trust Fund (in Accordance with Sec 932.7055, F.S.) & $12,500 from Police Explorers Trust Fund (in Accordance with Sec 111.340, Ord Code) to provide (1) $25,000 - First Coast Crime Stoppers, Inc; (2) $10,000 - Campus Crusade for Christ, Inc; (3) $30,000 - Guardian Catholic Schools, Inc; (4) $40,000 to Family Farms of Northeast Florida, Inc; (5) $25,000 to Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Assn, Inc; (6) $10,000 - Shannon Miller Foundation, Inc; (7) $5,000 - Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, Inc; (8) $5,500 - M.A.D. D.A.D.S., Jacksonville Chapter, Inc; (9) $10,000 - Community Connections of Jacksonville, Inc (10) $50,000 - Florida State College Jacksonville & (11) $12,500 to the Police Explorers Trust Fund. (BT 14-021) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/28/14

 

1. 1/14/2014 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

    1/22/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, F

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet               PHS: Amend/Appove 4-0

 

AMEND(PHS)/APPROVE 9-0

 

Ms. Billy provided explanation of the amendment and provided information about the constraints of the funds.  Sheriff Rutherford stated the balance in account after current appropriation is $929,000. CM Crescimbeni recommended that a more objective selection process in awarding funds. He inquired about the possibility of some of these funds going toward programs that were cut in Jacksonville Journey and suggested a two week deferral to gather additional information.  After discussion to defer, the motion failed.

 

CM Joost provided a detailed overview of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, Inc., services as it relates to the requirements.  CM Crescimbeni requested Ms. Billy provide a listing from the last five years of appropriations from this fund.

 

 

 

11.  2014-12

ORD Approp $867,139 from Fair Share Sector Areas, North Planning Dist Sector 6-1, to Fair Share Sector Transp Improvemts, Duval Rd (Bet Airport Center Rd & Main St) as Contribution toward Constrn & Completion of Duval Rd; Amend Fair Share Contract with Signature Parkway, LLP; Amend Ord 2013-465-E (CIP) to increase Funding for said Proj. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Holt)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/28/14

 

1. 1/14/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,RCD

 

    1/21/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/22/2014 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/22/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCD

 

Bill Summary                TEU: Approve 5-0

 

APPROVE 8-0

CM Holt explained the Max Leggett Parkway project was 2 weeks from completion and was done upfront before receiving payment.   After this appropriation, the balance due is approximately $2.9 million.  This amount will be paid quarterly from the Mobility Zone account depending on whether funds are available.  This is the only project in the sector.

 

 

 

 

 

12.  2014-14

ORD Auth Transfer from North Florida Waste Management, LLC to Patmos AD, LLC d/b/a North Florida Waste Management of its Non-Residential Solid Waste Collection & Transp Franchise Pursuant to Sec 380.609, Ord Code; Provide Conditions for Transfer of Franchise. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/28/14

 

1. 1/14/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,PHS

 

    1/21/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/22/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, PHS

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                TEU: Approve 5-0               PHS: Approve 4-0

 

Mr. Foster confirmed that all fees had been cleared and bond was increased.  CM Crescimbeni stated he received an email from Sue Berry. Mr. Foster commented that if a bond expires the agency is requested to provide an additional rider.  CM Crescimbeni requested that Mr. Foster follow up and provide clarity.

 

APPROVE 9-0

 

 

 

13.  2014-15

ORD Auth a Transfer & Maint Agreemt with FDOT; Auth to Accept a Transfer of Roadway to the City by FDOT by Means of a FDOT R/W Map which Transfers to the City Responsibility for the Road R/W & Operation, Maint & Repair for Portions of New State Rd 23 from Clay County Line to I-10; Provide for Recording of Existing R/W Maps. (Dists 11 & 12-Holt & Carter) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/28/14

 

1. 1/14/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    1/21/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/22/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                TEU: Defer

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

14.  2014-39

ORD-MC Amend Sec 804.1012 (Unauthorized Parking in Disabled Parking Space Prohibited), Chapt 804 (Jax Traffic Code), Ord Code, to Modify Subsec (d) to allow Fines Collected from Violations of Subsec (b) to be Distributed. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Carter)

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

 

1. 1/28/2014 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU

 

    2/3/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/3/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

Bill Summary                 R: Amend/Approve 5-0                        TEU: Amend/Approve 5-0

 

 

AMEND(R)/APPROVE 9-0

 

Ms. Billy explained the amendment.

 

 

15.  2014-40

ORD Approp $50,000 from Public Bldg Facilities Capital Maint Fund as Addnl Funding for Repairs to HVAC System at Emerg Operations Ctr; Auth Funds Carryover into Subsequent FY's; Amend Ord 2013-465 (CIP) to auth Proj. (BT 14-026) (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,PHS

 

    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, PHS

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                TEU: Withdraw 5-0                    PHS: Withdraw 4-0

 

WITHDRAW 8-0

 

 

 

16.  2014-41

ORD Approp $53,000 in Interest Earnings from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund to Increase the Annual Amount Budgeted in the Trust Fund to equal 25% of Amount Budgeted in Current FY for Tree Maint Activities by the Mowing & Landscape Maint Div of the Public Works Dept. (BT 14-027) (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,RCD

 

    2/3/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

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

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                TEU: Approve 5-0

 

APPROVE 8-0

 

 

 

17.  2014-42

ORD Amend Ord 2013-683-E re new Mowing & Landscape Maint Div by Correcting Funding Source Acct #'s to Transfer $44,800 from Hanna Park & Restore same to Playgrounds & Centers. (BT 14-031) (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,RCD

 

    2/3/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

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

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                TEU: Approve 5-0

 

 

APPROVE 8-0

 

 

 

 

18.  2014-43

ORD Apv Certain Fees of Medical Examiner in the "Fee Schedule for Medical Examiner Svcs & Records". (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

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                PHS: Approve 4-0

 

APPROVE 8-0

Ms. Bynum explained the fee schedule, purpose of increase and past increases.

 

Ms. Eichner states although there is a process within administration the increase in the fee schedule it is the recommendation from the medical examiner’s office.

 

There was extensive discussion about past legislation on cremation fees that was not enacted. CM Crescimbeni stated his expectation is that fees be taxed on April 1st once bill is law. Ms. Rao shared that the examiner’s office is currently short a doctor.

 

 

19.  2014-44

ORD Auth a Special Svcs Temp Employmt Agreemt with Bradley J Elias, M.D. as the Assistant Medical Director & Disaster Preparedness Consultant with Jax Fire & Rescue Dept. (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

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                PHS: Approve 4-0

 

 

APPROVE 8-0

 

 

 


20.  2014-63

ORD Auth 4th Amend to License Agreemt with MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation, Inc for use of Rooms 100 & 101 at the Emmett Reed Community Ctr to Extend Term of License to 6/30/22; Designate Oversight by Parks & Rec Dept. (Dist 8-Lee) (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,RCD

 

    2/3/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

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

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                TEU: Approve 5-0

 

 

APPROVE 8-0

 

 

 

21.  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

 

 

 

22.  2014-65

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Mandarin-Loretto Volunteer Fire Dept, Inc (Landlord) for Fire Station #42 at 2948 Delor Dr, for 3 Yrs with 4 1-Yr Renewal Options at $38,200/Yr & No Rent Increases. (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,PHS,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, PHS, F

 

Bill Summary             Fact Sheet        TEU: Amend/Approve 5-0            PHS: Amend/Approve 4-0

 

AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 8-0

 

Ms. Billy explained amendment.

 

 

 

23.  2014-66

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Fort George Island Volunteer Fire Department, Inc (Landlord) for Fire Station #40 at 9363 Heckscher Dr for 3 Yrs with 4 1-Yr Renewal Options at $7,400/Yr & No Rent Increases. (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,PHS,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, PHS, F

 

Bill Summary       Fact Sheet        TEU: Amend/Approve 5-0          PHS: Amend/Approve 4-0

 

 

AMEND(TEU)/APPROVE 8-0

 

Ms. Billy explained amendment.  Chief Wilson stated that this site will primarily be utilized as a training facility and housing equipment.  He believes the amendment is change in square footage. CM Anderson requested further discussion on bill. 

 

 

24.  2014-67

ORD Granting an All Utilities Easemt to JEA at No Cost to allow JEA to supply Utilities to Fire Station 62. (Dist 6-Schellenberg) (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                 TEU: Approve 5-0

 

APPROVE 8-0

 

 

 

25.  2014-69

ORD Apv 1st Amend to Fair Share Assessmt Contract with Greenland Road Investments, LLC, Successor to Greenland Crossing, LLC (CCAS# 48930) for "Shoppes at Greenland Crossing" Proj, 9.83± Acres at 6466 Greenland Rd, to extend Duration 5 Yrs. (Dist 5-Boyer) (Johnston) (TEU)

TEU PH - 2/18/14

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

 

 

 

26.  2014-79

RESO Encouraging the Mayor to Resolve the Solid Waste Tipping Fee Issue bet City & Cities of Atlantic Bch & Neptune Bch. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Daniels)

 

1. 1/28/2014 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    2/3/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

Bill Summary                 R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

27.  2014-86

ORD Auth (1) City Deed Conveying to FDOT a Fee Simple Parcel, Parcel 104; (2) Granting to FDOT a Perpetual Drainage Easemt in, over & under 2 Parcels of Real Propty, Parcels 800A & 800B & (3) Granting FDOT a Temp Constrn Easemt in, over, & under 3 Parcels of Real Propty, Parcels 700A, 700B & 700C, all on or near Intersec of I-10 & Cassat Ave for Constrn of Drainage Infrastructure. (Dist 9-Jones) (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: Approve 5-0

 

 

APPROVE 8-0

 

 

 


28.  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

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                PHS: Approve 4-0

 

DEFER

Ms. Mitchell stated that the matching for the total $750,000 is being allocated over the current fiscal year and next year.   

 

Ms. McElwee stated that funds for building were appropriated from last year’s budget. It will be a centralized location to house all equipment for emergency preparedness.  The requested funds will be used to harden the building and enhance security.  This is a 70,000 square foot two story building with three bay doors.

 

CM Crescimbeni commented he wanted to see the building.  Ms. Eichner was requested to clarify if building was on the lazy assets list.  After discussion of concerns of the amount of money requested, CM Anderson deferred bill in order for committee to receive additional information.

 

 

29.  2014-89

RESO of Council Support for Local Bill J-4 that Creates the Duval County Library District; Provide Dist Boundaries; Estab a Governing Bd; Auth Levy of Ad Valorem Taxes & Issuance of Bonds; Estab Jax Bd of Library Trustees Answerable to Governing Bd; Provide Membership & Powers; Require an Annual Report; Provide for use of Ad Valorem & Other Rev. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Gulliford & CM Crescimbeni)

 

1. 1/28/2014 CO  Introduced: R,F,RCD

 

    2/3/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

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

 

Bill Summary                 R: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

30.  2014-92

ORD Approp $101,840 From & To Accts to be Determined to Repair 4th & 5th Floor of Fla Theatre Bldg to Rent to a 3rd Party; Designating Standard Lease Agreemts for such Ofc Space & Auth Future Use of said Agreemts with no further Council Action; Create New Sec 111.550 (Fla Theatre Maint Trust Fund), Part 5 (Public Works, Utilities & Infrastructure), Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), Ord Code. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Gulliford)

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

 

1. 1/28/2014 CO  Introduced: R,TEU,F

 

    2/3/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/3/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    2/4/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

Bill Summary                 R: Defer                        TEU: Defer              

 

DEFER

 

 

 

31.  2014-93

ORD Approp $30,000 from the Air Pollution Tag Fee to allow Environmental Quality Div to maintain the Ambient Air Monitoring Network for FY 2014 & Comply with Fed Natl Ambient Air Quality Standards. (BT 14-019) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 2/11/2014 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                               Fact Sheet                            PHS: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 


32.  2014-94

ORD Approp $174,940 in Mosquito Control State I Funds from FY 2013 & Allocating for Insecticides, Parts & Svcs for FY 2014. (BT 14-028) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 2/11/2014 CO  Introduced: PHS,F,RCD

 

Bill Summary                               Fact Sheet                            PHS: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

33.  2014-95

ORD Approp $20,000 from Early Learning Coalition of Duval to the Jax Childrens Comm thru a Memo of Agreemt to Enable JCC Early Learning/Guiding Stars of Duval Staff to attend the Natl Assn for the Education of Young Children Professional Dev Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (BT 14-032) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 2/11/2014 CO  Introduced: PHS,F

 

Bill Summary                               Fact Sheet                            PHS: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

34.  2014-96

ORD Apv Conveyance of a Perpetual Easemt to FDOT to Construct & Maintain a Storm Water Drainage System for State Rd 9B. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 2/11/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary                               Fact Sheet                            TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

35.  2014-97

ORD Auth a Constrn & Maint Agreemt with FDOT so FDOT will undertake a Bridge Replacemt on Dillon Road/Tributary to Brandy Branch Bridge #724049 Proj; City will Own, Operate, Maintain & Repair Improvemt after Completion. (Dist 11-Holt)(McCain) (Req of Mayor)

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

 

1. 2/11/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary                               Fact Sheet                            TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 

36.  2014-105

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with N.G. Wade Investment Co for "Suemac Rd Warehouse: Tract V- Light Industrial" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 78756) 515,000 Sq Ft General Light Industrial Uses on 30.78± Acres on Suemac Rd bet Clayton Rd & I-295 with 10-Yr Term & Assessmt of $24,734 in Sec 5.2, Pursuant to Sec 163.3180, F.S. & Chapt 655, Ord Code. (Dist 10-Brown) (Johnston) (TEU)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 3/3/14

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

 

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

 

Bill Summary                                            TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

 


37.  2014-106

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with N.G. Wade Investment Co for "Bulls Bay Industrial Park: Multi Phased" Proj (CCAS/CRC No. 78755) 2,200,000 Sq Ft General Light Industrial Uses on 195.90± Acres on bet Die Hard Ln & Pritchard Rd with 10-Yr Term & Assessmt of $218,936 in Sec 5.1, Pursuant to Sec 163.3180, F.S. & Chapt 655, Ord Code. (Dist 10-Brown) (Johnston) (TEU)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 3/3/14

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

 

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

 

Bill Summary                                TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

38.  2014-110

ORD Waiving Sec 106.106(i), to Not Recapture the Convention Center Enterprise Fund; Provide for Resolution of the Recapture Dispute Regarding the Clerk of Court Sub-Fund 016; Req 1-Cycle Emerg Passage. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Gulliford)

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

 

1. 2/11/2014 CO  Introduced: R,PHS,F,RCD

 

Bill Summary            R: Emerg/Amend/Apv 6-0               PHS:  Emerg/Amend/Apv 4-0

 

Mr. Sherman stated the purpose of the emergency was needed to close books for 2013 and proceed with annual audit. Additionally, he explained the amendment addresses remove Clerk of Court from having any amount recaptured. However, there are two items of contemplation:

·         Convention Center – law states fund need to be recapture although another reference in the Code recognizes all six venues managed by SMG to act as one business unit and best to allow funds to remain with the business unit to assist with the other venues that may be experiencing difficulty;

·         Clerk of Clerk – Finance Department initially recommended recapture of $1.4 million, however, $1.1 Million is recording fees and aren’t eligible. The Auditor’s recommends recapture of a quarter of a million which is general fund contributions transferred to them over the course of the year.

 

Mr. Sherman shared that recommendation for changings with recapture is forth coming to address the continuous issues.

 

CM Brown offered an amendment to remove Jacksonville Children’s Commission from being recaptured.  Cynthia Nixon, Jacksonville Children’s Commission to provide information about children programs that were cut within the community due to last year’s recapture. After debate on CM Brown amendment, the motion failed.

 

CM Anderson clarified that if the amendment passed that the Clerk of Court would retain all funds.

 

EMERG/AMEND(R)/APPROVE 9-0

 

39.  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

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

 

1. 2/11/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary                                      TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

40.  2014-119

ORD Apv Fair Share Assessmt with Olsen Farms of Jacksonville, LLC, for "Olsen Farms" Proj (Amended Contract) (CCAS/CRC No. 50206) 150,000 Sq Ft Shopping Ctr Uses on 43.73± Acres N of Collins Rd bet I-295 & Rampart Rd with 10-Yr Term; Waive Provision of Sec 655.301, Ord Code. (Dist 12-Carter) (Diebenow) (CM Love)

TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 3/3/14

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

 

1. 2/11/2014 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

Bill Summary                                      TEU: Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

READ 2ND & REREFER

 

 

41.  2014-123

ORD Approp $128,502 from the Solid Waste Contamination Assessmt Professional Svcs CA-03109 Acct to fund the Tire & Snipe Signs Buyback Prog; Req Emerg Apv upon Introduction. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Lee, Bishop, Crescimbeni, Gaffney & Love.

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

 

1. 2/11/2014 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

Bill Summary                                R: Emerg/Amend/Apv 6-0

 

EMERG/AMEND(R)/APPROVE 9-0

Ms. Sidman stated the purpose of the emergency is provide time to promote and post for the event which is April 5th.

 

Ms. Billy explained that the amendment waives the Code to:

·         allow transportation of eight or more tires,

·         last between Mar 22-Apr 5

·         for usage of funds

 

CM Clark stated the purpose of the event was to pick up as many trash tires possible in an effort to clean up the City. CM Clark shared that the City has fallen behind with the loss of the anti-liter campaign. However, CM Clark clearly stated that the City is catching up because of CM Lee.  Additionally, the goal is to keep the City clean once all efforts have been completed in cleaning the City up.

 

Mr. Foster stated that the tires will be done through an RFP process. He stated plans will be presented to the Blight Committee to combat violators.

                               

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