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RULES

 

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

 

Tuesday June 20, 2017

Tape No.________________________

1:00 PM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Carol Owens, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Garrett Dennis, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Staci Lopez

John Crescimbeni, Vice Chair

Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman

Greg Anderson

Asst. Auditor: Heather Reber

Danny Becton

Research Asst.: Colleen Hampsey

Tommy Hazouri

Administration: Jordan Elsbury

Jim Love

Asst. Auditor: Kim Taylor

Scott Wilson

 

 

Regular Committee Meeting                            

                        Meeting Convened: 1:05 PM                                                     

                        Meeting Adjourned: 3:22 PM

 

 

The Committee shall consider matters relating to confirmation of nominations by the Council, Mayor and Sheriff; rules; laws; executive communications; resolutions; memorials; calendar; agenda; charter revision; governmental reorganization; City Council and School Board redistricting; elections; courts; consumer affairs; "J-Bills" and legislation before the Florida Legislature; service quality improvement and public satisfaction with government services; advanced communication and technology use and "e-government"; Boards and Commission structures and all related subjects .and all unclassified subjects

 

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.

 

Special Committee Meeting topic:

  • None               

 

 


Attendance:

Please see last page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2017

 

 

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
1.  2016-534

ORD Renaming Robinson Ave to "Harry Frisch Way"; Waive var Subsecs of 745.105 (Changing Names of Public Sts by Ord; Honorary St Designations by Ord): (e)(2) re Persons who Honorary St Designation may be named after; (e)(5) re Requiremt that 90% of all Propty Owners on that Segment Consent to Renaming; (e)(3) Requiremt that the Person Reside within 5 miles of the St Name Change for at least 10 Yrs; (b) Requiremt that Historic Preservation Comm review the Request & make a Recommendation. (Dist 9-Dennis) (Diebenow) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg & Co-sponsored by CM's  Dennis, Wilson, Morgan, Hazouri, Anderson, Gulliford, Bowman, Carter, R. Gaffney, Ferraro & Newby)

TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 9/6/16, 9/19/16, 10/3/16, 10/17/16, 10/31/16, 11/14/16, 12/5/16, 1/3/17, 1/17/17, 2/6/17, 2/21/17, 3/7/17, 3/20/17, 4/3/17, 4/17/17, 5/1/17, 5/15/17, 6/5/17

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/23/16

 

1. 8/9/2016 CO  Introduced: TEU,R

 

    8/15/2016 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/16/2016 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/23/2016 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, R

 

 

 

Bill Summary             TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

At request of  CM Dennis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
2.  2017-20

ORD Auth the Compensation & Benefits Div of the Employee Svcs Dept to Offer the Option to Enroll in the UF Health Plan to City Employees or Retirees Covered under the City's Group Health Plan on 3/31/17, any New City Employees first Eligible to Participate in the City's Employee Benefit Progs On or After 4/1/17, & any Retirees covered under any City Group Health Plan who Retire On or After 4/1/17; Auth Mayor to Negotiate, Execute & Deliver a 3rd Party Admin Svcs Contract with Integra Administrative Group, Inc to Administer the UF Health Plan; Invoking the Exemption in 126.107(g), Ord Code; Waiving Sec 116.1406(a) (Procuremt of Plan Administrator), Ord Code, to allow City to Enter into a 3rd Party Admin Svcs Contract with Integra; Designate Oversight by the Compensation & Benefits Div; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM's Schellenberg, Gulliford & Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/24/17

 

1. 1/10/2017 CO  Introduced: PHS,R,F

 

    1/18/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    1/18/2017 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/19/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/24/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; PHS, R, F

 

Bill Summary             Fact Sheet             TEU: Defer

 

DEFER

At request of the Administration

 

 

3. 2017-348

 

 

 

ORD-MC Amend Sec 106.108 (Future Pension Benefits & Pension Funding), Chapt 106 (Budget & Acctg Code), Ord Code, to add New Subsec (D) to add a Budgetary Requiremt for an Addnl Pension Reduction Pymt. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Becton)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/23/17

 

1. 5/9/2017 CO  Introduced: F

 

    5/17/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                        

 

2. 5/23/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

 

 

 

    6/7/2017 F Approve

3. 6/13/2017 REREFERRED: F,R

 

DEFER

At the request of CM Becton

 

 

 

 

 
4.  2017-378

ORD-MC Setting a Public Referendum; Amend City Charter, Chapter 92-341, Laws of Fla, as Amended, to Repeal the 2-Term Limit Provisions of Sections 5.041 (The Council - Limitation of Term of Ofc), 8.04 (Sheriff - 2 Term Limit), 9.04 (Supv of Elections - 2-Term Limit), 10.04 (Propty Appraiser - 2-Term Limit), 11.04 (Tax Collector - 2-Term Limit), 12.11 (Clerk of Courts - 2-Term Limit & 13.5 (Duval County School Bd - 2-Term Limit); Provide for Referendum Apv of this Ord; Provide for Financial Impact Statemt to be Developed & Placed on the Ballot; Directing Supv of Elections to place Referendum Question on 2018 Primary Election Ballot on 8/28/18. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/13/17

 

1. 5/23/2017 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    6/6/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/7/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/13/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

 

 

Bill Summary

 

SUB/RE-REFER 7-0

At request of CM Schellenberg

 

 

5.  2017-384

ORD-MC Repealing & Creating a New Sec 51.103 (Membership; Terms), Chapt 51 (Jax Children's Comm), Ord Code, to Clarify the Liaison Positions are Not Bd Member Positions. (Sidman) (R)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/13/17

 

1. 5/23/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/6/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/13/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 
6.  2017-385

ORD-MC Amend Sec 60.101 (Commission Established), Chapt 60 (Human Rights Comm), Ord Code, to Reduce Number of Comm Members from 20 to 11. (Sidman) (R)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/13/17

 

1. 5/23/2017 CO  Introduced: R,NCIS

 

    6/5/2017 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/6/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/13/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, NCIS

 

 

Bill Summary             NCIS: Amend/App

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

Attach a chart showing the filled and vacant seats and the staggering of terms to be reflective of the reduction of members

 

 

7.  2017-386

ORD-MC Repealing Sec 90.101 (Bd of Library Trustees), Ord Code & Creating New Sec 90.101 (Establishmt; Composition; Member Qualifications; Terms; Annual Training Requiremt; Responsibilities), to Clarify the Liaison Positions are not Bd Member Positions. (Sidman) (R)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/13/17

 

1. 5/23/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/6/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/13/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

 
8.  2017-387

ORD Approp $99,000 from Old Kings Rd Landfill Mitigation Fund to provide Marietta Athletic Assn with funds to Construct a Restroom/Concession/Storage/Pavilion Facility & for Sewer Connection Costs for Same at Thomas Jefferson Park; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept & Disbursemt of Funds upon Invoices & Accounting/Reverter of any Unspent Funds; Invoke Exception of 126.107(G) (Exemptions), Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code, for Professional Svcs of Holton Construction, Inc. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Carter)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/13/17

 

1. 5/23/2017 CO  Introduced: NCIS,R,F

 

    6/5/2017 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/6/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                                  

 

    6/7/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/13/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, R, F

 

 

Bill Summary             NCIS: Amend/App

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

1. Authorize Mayor to execute an amendment to license agreement with Marietta Athletic Association subject to OGC approval for project, invoking of procurement exception for contractor, and inserting maximum indebtedness

2. Pg. 2, line 8 remove extra “is”

 

 

 

 
9.  2017-393

ORD Approp $60,000 from Spec Council Contingency to Jax Children's Comm to fund I'm a Star Prog at Certain Middle & High Schools at Beaches & Westside Areas; Auth a Svcs Contract with I'm a Star Foundation, Inc to operate its Prog at said Schools; Invoke Exception of 126.107(g) (Exemptions), Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), for Direct Contract with said Foundation and its Prog; Designate Oversight by Jax Children's Comm. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/13/17

 

1. 5/23/2017 CO  Introduced: NCIS,R,F

 

    6/5/2017 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/6/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                          

 

    6/7/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/13/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, R, F

 

 

Bill Summary             NCIS: Amend/App

 

DEFER

At the Request of CM Gulliford

 

 

 

 

 

 
10.  2017-397

ORD-MC Creating New Chapt 54 (Tree Commission), Ord Code, to Estab a Tree Comm to Study & Make Recommendations to the Council re Planting of Trees & the Health of the City's Tree Canopy. (Teal) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/13/17

 

1. 5/23/2017 CO  Introduced: R,LUZ,NCIS

 

    6/5/2017 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/6/2017 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/13/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, LUZ, NCIS

 

 

Bill Summary             Fact Sheet             NCIS: Defer

 

DEFER

To travel with 2017-395, 396 & 398

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
11.  2017-403

ORD Approp $4,000,000 from Downtown Historic Preservation & Revitalization Trust Fund for Renovation of the Barnett Bank Building; Making Findings & Auth (1) Redev Agreemt among City, DIA, Barnett Tower, LLC (Barnett Developer), & Laura Trio, LLC (Trio Developer); (2) Lease Agreemt with BLT Parking, LLC (Landlord); (3) Parking Sublease Agreemt bet City & Landlord as Tenant; (4) Quitclaim Deed Conveying City Owned Parcel of Land to Barnett Developer; & (5) Related Agreemts as Described in Redev Agreemt for Renovation of Barnett Bank Bldg & Constrn of a Parking Garage (Barnett Proj) & Renovation of the Marble Bank Building, Bisbee Building & Florida Life Building & Related Improvemts (Trio Proj), all in Northbank Down CRA; Auth & Approp a Downtown Historic Preservation & Revitalization Trust Fund Grant of $4,000,000 to Barnett Developer; Auth a Downtown Historic Preservation & Revitalization Trust Fund Grant of $4,000,000 to the Trio Developer, to be Appropriated by Subsequent Legislation; Auth a REV Grant of $1,800,000 for Trio Proj; Waive the Downtown Historic Preservation & Revitalization Trust Fund Guidelines of 2002-395-E to Auth Grants in Excess of $1,000,000 for said Projs; Waive Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Part 4 (Real Propty), Subpart C (Community Redev Real Propty Dispositions), to Auth Sale of City Owned Real Propty without Appraisal to Barnett Developer at Les than Fair Market Value; Designate DIA as Contract Monitor for the Redev Agreemt & Related Agreemts; Designate Oversight of the Proj by the Public Works Dept; Provide Deadline for the Developer to Execute Agreemts; Waiver of Public Investmt Policy for Trio Developer to Rcv a REV Grant that requires it be in a Targeted Industry Category, must Create at least 10 New Full-Time Jobs & that the Wages be Greater than or Equal to 100% of Florida's Average Wage, & that Limits Funding from said Trust Fund to a Max of $1,000,000 per Proj. (BT 17-110) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/13/17

 

1. 5/23/2017 CO  Introduced: NCIS,R,F

 

    6/5/2017 NCIS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    6/6/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                      

 

    6/7/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/13/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, R, F

 

 

Bill Summary             Fact Sheet                 NCIS: Amend/App

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

See Auditor’s Handout on pages 9-11

 

 

 

 
12.  2017-407

RESO Conf Appt of Mary Bland Love as Member of Jacksonville Ethics Comm, Replacing Joe Jacquot for Full Term exp 12/31/19. (Pollock) (Req of Public Defender)

 

1. 5/23/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/6/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 6/13/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary

 

DEFER

At Request of Ethics Director

 

 

13.  2017-408

RESO Conf Appt of Aaron Garvey to the Art in Public Places Comm as an Art Professionals Rep, Replacing Wesley Laine (Grissom) Gibbon for a Partial Term exp 12/31/17 & a 1st Full Term exp 12/31/20. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/23/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

    6/6/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                     

 

2. 6/13/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R

 

 

Bill Summary             Fact Sheet

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.  2017-411

 

 

 

 

ORD Supplementing Ord 2006-888-E Auth the Issuance of City's Spec Rev Bonds of $165,000,000 of Net Proj Funds for Acquisition & Constrn of certain Capital Equipmt & Improvemts; This Ord shall Constitute a Contract bet Issuer & Bondholders; Auth Acquisition of Debt Svc Rsv Funds Products with Respect to such Bonds if Necessary; Auth Acquisition of Credit Facilities with Respect to such Bonds if Necessary; Waiving Sec 104.211 (Procedure for Sale of Bonds), Ord Code, to allow Sale of said Bonds on a Limited Competitive Basis, as a Negotiated Sale or as a Private Placemt. (Petrie) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/27/17

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

 

Bill Summary             Fact Sheet

 

READ 2nd AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16  2017-426

 
15.  2017-424

ORD-MC Amend Part 8 (Public Svc Grants), Chapt 118 (City Grants), Secs 118.804 (Priority Populations or Needs) & 118.806 (Application Requiremts), Ord Code, to Prohibit Certain Communications during Grant Appl Period; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Morgan)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/27/17

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: NCIS,R,F                                                               

 

 

Bill Summary             NCIS: Emerg/Amend/App

 

EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

1. Add to title of bill the deletion of application restriction for orgs. that provide priority population recommendations

2. Clarify that other pertinent City employees are any other City employees processing the grant applications

3. Pg. 2, line 19 add “year” after fiscal

 

 

 

 

 
16.  2017-426

ORD Approp $1,467,289 from Gen Fund/Gen Svc Dist Fund Balance to fund a 6-month Opioid Epidemic Pilot Prog with River Region Human Services, Inc; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2017-2018; Apv Scope of Svcs; Auth Agreemts & Documents to Implement the Prog, Sub to Review & Apv of Gen Counsel & Risk Mgmt Div; Designate Oversight by JFRD; Invoke Exception of 126.107(g) (Exemptions), Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code, for Direct Contract for Prog & Mgmt Svcs with River Region; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/27/17

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: PHS,R,F                                                           

 

 

Bill Summary             PHS: Emerg/Amend/App

 

EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

Attach revised BT to correct Council District

 

 

 

 

 
17.  2017-433

ORD Auth Grant of Easemt with Southbank Apartment Ventures, LLC (Grantor) for Easemts on the Southbank to the City to Expand Existing Riverwalk from 8' to 20' & Provide a Pedestrian Pathway Connecting the Riverwalk to Prudential Dr; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/27/17

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: NCIS,R,F                                                               

 

 

Bill Summary             Fact Sheet               NCIS: Emerg/Amend/App

 

EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

Attach Exhibit 1 (DIA Board Resolution)

 

 

 

 

18.  2017-434

 

 

 

ORD Auth an Air Rights Easemt Agreemt granting HP-BDG 200 Riverside an Easemt to allow for Balcony Encroachmts within the Airspace of Magnolia St, Jackson St & Riverside Ave; Designate Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/27/17

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: R,F                                                                         

 

 

Bill Summary             Fact Sheet

 

EMERGENCY/APPROVE 7-0

 

 

19.  2017-437

RESO Conf Appt of Teala Milton-Johnson to the Civil Service Bd, Replacing William Hiers for 1st Full Term exp 6/30/20. (Brooks) (Req of JEA)

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary             

 

READ 2nd AND REREFER

 

 

20.  2017-438

RESO Honoring & Commemorating the Life of JSO Officer Michael Bernard Johnson on the Occasion of his Untimely Passing. (Clements) (Introduced by CM R. Brown, K. Brown & Newby & Co-Sponsored by C/M R. Gaffney)

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary    

 

APPROVE 7-0

 

        

 

 

 
21.  2017-439

ORD-MC Amend Sec 350.112 (Election Canvassing Bd), Ord Code, to Authorize Duval County Canvassing Bd (DCCB) to Canvass Municipal Officer Elections for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Urban Svcs Dists; Auth DCCB to Canvass the 2017 & 2019 Atlantic Beach Municipal Officer Elections. (Teal) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/27/17

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: R                                                                           

 

 

Bill Summary             

 

EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

Add emergency language

 

 

22.  2017-440

 

 

 

ORD Approp $91,431.93 from Gen Fund/Gen Svc Dist Fund Balance to JEA for Addnl Street Lighting on North Campus Blvd; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM K. Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/27/17

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,PHS,R,F                                                         

 

 

Bill Summary                       TEU: Withdraw                   PHS: Withdraw

 

WITHDRAW 7-0

 

 

23.  2017-441

RESO Conf Appt of Garrett Dennis as 1st Term Member to Assn of Counties for a term Concurrent with the CM's 1st Term. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Boyer & CP-Designate Brosche)

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: R

 

 

Bill Summary             

 

READ 2nd AND REREFER

 

24.  2017-442

 

 

ORD Approp $200,000 from Gen Fund/Gen Svc Dist Fund Balance to the Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept for Addnl Swim Lessons ($125,000), Transportation to Swim Lessons ($50,000) & Education ($25,000); Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/27/17

 

1. 6/13/2017 CO  Introduced: NCIS,R,F                                                              

 

                               Bill Summary              NCIS: Emerg/App

 

                                                EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE 6-1 (Hazouri)

                                                1. Change funding source mentioned in the bill

2. Attach a revised BT to change funding source

 

 

                                               

 

 

Attendance:

Council President Lori Boyer (2017-403, 2017-433)

Councilmember Bill Gulliford (2017-426, 2017-393, 2017-439)

Councilmember Joyce Morgan (2017-424)

Councilmember Doyle Carter (2017-387)

Mike Weinstein, Director – Finance and Administration (2017-387, 2017-403, 2017-442)

Aundra Wallace, CEO – Downtown Investment Authority (2017-403, 2017-433)

John Sawyer, Attorney IV – Office of General Counsel (2017-403, 2017-433)

Steve Diebenow, Attorney (2017-403, 2017-433, 2017-434)

Lawsikia Hodges, Attorney IV – Office of General Counsel (2017-424)

Dr. Raymond Pomm, MD (2017-426)

David Castleman, Chief of Rescue – Fire and Rescue (2017-426)

Guy Parola, Operations Manager – Downtown Investment Authority (2017-433)

Brenna Durden, Attorney (2017-439)

Mayor Mitch Reeves of Atlantic Beach, FL (2017-439)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council Auditor’s Office

Bill 2017-403

 

Summary of Terms:

 

The estimated cost of the development is $90,000,000. The total obligation of the City for the development projects ($9,800,000) and parking garage lease ($13,200,000) will be $23,000,000, plus the cost of operating and maintaining the parking garage.

 

The developer will have a 10 year historic tax exemption on the Barnett and Trio Projects

 

The Maximum Indebtedness of the City for the Development Agreement is $9,800,000.

1.      Barnett Project (Barnett Improvements and Parking Garage Improvements):

o       Barnett Developer will apply for a $4,000,000 Historic Preservation Trust Fund Grant (HPTF Grant).

o       The City is obligated to disburse the initial $2,000,000 to Barnett Developer upon Substantial Completion of the Barnett Project.

o       The final $2,000,000 is conditioned upon the Substantial Completion of the Trio Project

2.      Trio Project:

o       The Trio Developer will also apply for a $4,000,000 HPTF Grant

o       The City is obligated to pay the $4,000,000 upon Substantial Completion of the Trio Project and the Barnett Project

3.      Trio REV Grant applied to the new construction of the hotel portion:

o       Not to exceed amount of $1,800,000

o       For 50% of the Annual Projected Revenues for 20 years

 

Purchase and Sale of Garage Parcel by Barnett Developer

1.      Barnett Developer will purchase the Garage Parcel from the City for $943,403

2.      The Barnett Developer will construct a 550 space parking facility

3.      The City will enter into a 20 year Lease Agreement

o       City will lease 300 spaces from Barnett Developer

o       City’s obligation under the lease agreement is a monthly amount of $55,000 or $660,000 per year.

o       The total amount paid out during the 20 year lease would be $13,200,000

o       The lease does include a Purchase Option if developer defaults

4.      The City will enter into a 20 year Sublease Agreement with BLT Parking, LLC. BLT Parking, LLC will lease a total of 250 spaces and pay the City as follows:

o       100 spaces leased for 20 years for $120,000 a year ($2,400,000 for the entire term of the lease)

o       150 spaces leased for 18 years for $200,000 a year ($3,600,000 for the entire term of the lease)

o       The City will receive a total of $6,000,000 for the entire term of the lease

Text Box: CONCERN:
Currently, the Downtown Historic Preservation and Revitalization Trust Fund has enough funds for the $4 Million grant to the Barnett developer. The funding source for the $4 Million grant to the Trio developer has not yet been identified as there are not sufficient funds remaining in the Downtown Historic Preservation and Revitalization Trust Fund.

 

 

 

AMENDMENTS:

 

On the bill:

1.      Include reference to Code Section 111.910 which is the Downtown Historic Preservation and Revitalization Trust Fund

2.      Add in the title of the bill the $660,000 per year paid to the developer for parking and include a whereas clause on the parking lease terms

3.      Remove duplicate language of “and appropriating” on page 1, line 31 and page 2, line 1.

4.      On page 3 correct whereas clause to include purchase of Garage Parcel by Barnett Developer in the amount of $943,403

5.      On page 4, line 27 capitalize BID

6.      Correct spelling of Barnett on page 6, line 13

7.      On page 9, line 1 correct ordinance number should be 2002-395-E

8.      Correct reference on page 10

9.      Add a waiver of Section 91.113(a) to waive the Policy referenced within the section, which will increase the term to bring the property in compliance from 2 years to 5 years and allow for an increase in the upfront payment amount from $4,000 to $10,000

 

Exhibit 1:

1.      Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (DIA Board Resolution) to include Exhibit A (Term Sheet)

 

Exhibit 2:

1.      Attach Executed and Revised BT to correct account information and project numbers

 

Redevelopment Agreement:

Place Revised Development Agreement On File for the following:

1.      Technical Amendments to correct section referencing and scriveners

2.      In Section 2.13 include a provision that Barnett Developer can increase the number of spaces by an additional 28 spaces but anything above that will require prior consent of the DIA Board

3.      In Section 4.1 remove the required commencement date from Barnett Project Performance Schedule. Developer will still have to notify DIA when construction commences and still has to complete construction within 24 months of Effective Date

4.      Clarify in Section 5.1 that Barnett Developer will now purchase the Garage Parcel for $943,403, instead of the property being conveyed to the developer for $1

5.      Include in part of the Conditions to Closing (Section 5.2) that Barnett Developer and DIA will work together to determine the “minimum operating standards” for the parking garage

6.      Remove reverter language for Garage Parcel and include a parking use restrictive covenant in Section 5.3(e)(i) and revise Exhibit G to also include the restrictive covenant

7.      Clarify in Sections 6.1 and 7.1 that the Developers may apply for the Historic Preservation Section for a grant instead of insinuating that they have already applied

8.      Include Final Year of REV grant to be 2043 in Section 8.1

9.      In Section 9.1 require a disclosure document showing all persons having a beneficial interest in real property

10.  Include a revised Exhibit D to remove total acre site of 1.03 for the Garage Project

11.  Include revised Parking Garage Lease Agreement (Exhibit K) to include technical amendments, a purchase option, memorandum of lease and purchase option, require a letter of credit in the amount of $900,000 for 3 years and a guaranty

12.  Include revised Sublease Parking Agreement (Exhibit L) which increases parking fee for the 150 spaces to $200,000 from $180,000 per year, adds a provision that does not allow the developer to charge a rate below the City’s current standard rate, includes the rules and regulations and makes technical amendments

13.  Since there is currently a lien on the Trio property a new Exhibit O (Settlement Agreement) will need to be attached to the agreement. The lien is a result of fines imposed by the Municipal Code Enforcement Board/Special Magistrate.

a.       The Settlement Agreement will provide the developer 5 years to bring the property into compliance

b.      At time of execution of the Settlement Agreement the property owner will pay an upfront amount of $10,000

c.       Once improvements are substantially completed the City will deliver to the property owner a release or satisfaction of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board order recorded against the property