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RESEARCH DIVISION

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32202

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES - AMENDED

Tuesday November 20, 2018	Tape No.________________________
9:30 AM
Council Chambers 1^st Floor, City Hall	Carol Owens, Chief of Legislative Services
Greg Anderson, Chair	Legislative Assistant: Adri Maguire Segui
Joyce Morgan, Vice Chair	Council Auditor: Kyle Billy
Lori Boyer	Chief of Research: Jeff Clements
Reggie Gaffney	Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman
Bill Gulliford	Administration: Leann Krieg
Jim Love	Asst. Council Auditor: Kim Taylor
Sam Newby

Meeting Convened 9:31 a.m. Meeting Adjourned 11:15 a.m.

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:

Council Member John Crescimbeni

Council Member Garrett Dennis

Council Member Matt Schellenberg

Council Member Scott Wilson

Council Auditor Kyle Billy to discuss Reports:

#770A – Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Payroll Audit Follow-up

#816 – Investigative Fund Report FY 2013-2014

#817 – Investigative Fund Report FY 2014-2015

#818 – Investigative Fund Report FY 2015-2016

#819 – Budget Summary Report FY 2018-2019

#820 – Council Auditor’s Office Annual Report FY 2017-2018

Council Auditor Kyle Billy reviewed the reports listed above. The Sheriff’s Investigative Fund Reports (#816, 817 and 818) for the 3 fiscal years found that the funds were being spent and accounted for properly. There were a few recommendations for operational improvements, the implementation of which will be reviewed in next year’s report on the fund. #819 is a summary of the FY18-19 budget review and adoption process. #820 describes the Council Auditor’s workload and projects during FY17-18. #770A is a follow-up to the previous audit of JFRD’s payroll. The follow-up found that 16 of 21 issues have been resolved; the 5 remaining issues will be reviewed again in a future follow-up.

NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

Item/File No.

Title/History

1. 2018-76

ORD-MC Amend Sec 21.07 (Fiscal & Budgetary Functions), Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, to create New Subsec M to Provide & Maintain Water & Sewer Lines in certain Pre-Consolidated Urban Areas. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM's R. Brown, K. Brown, Newby, R. Gaffney & Dennis) (Co-Sponsored by CM's Hazouri & Freeman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/27/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 -3/27/18

1. 2/13/2018 CO Introduced: TEU,F

2/20/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

2/21/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 2/27/2018 CO PH Addnl 3/27/18/ Read 2nd & Rerefer TEU,F

3. 3/27/2018 CO PH Only

Bill Summary TEU: Defer

DEFER at the Request of CM Dennis

2. 2018-142

ORD-MC Amend Sec 21.04 (Powers), Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, to Provide that any Apv by Council to sell 10% or more of JEA must include the Call for a Subsequent Referendum to Apv Terms & Conditions of Sale. (Durden) (Introduced by CM's Crescimbeni & Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/13/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 4/10/18

1. 2/27/2018 CO Introduced: TEU,F,R

3/5/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

3/6/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/6/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 3/13/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R

3. 4/10/2018 CO PH Only CM Crescimbeni & CM Dennis

Bill Summary TEU: Approve

Council Member Crescimbeni distributed information about previous voter referenda and the recent straw ballot question about citizen approval of the terms and conditions of a sale of more than 10% of the assets of the JEA, and distributed a General Counsel’s opinion regarding the procedure for a sale of substantial JEA assets. Council Member Gulliford proposed an amendment regarding the timing of a voter referendum (within 6 months of a sale agreement being struck between the seller and buyer). He anticipates that City Council would withhold a vote on approving a sale until within 6 months of an election at which the referendum could be held.

Motion (Gulliford): amend the bill to require that the referendum be held within 6 months of the City Council approving the terms and conditions of a sale

Council Member Crescimbeni said that City Council already has the power to call for a referendum special election at any time, so the amendment is not needed. Council Member Boyer said that a City referendum requirement does not belong in the JEA Charter and suggested the need for better clarity of the language regarding timing of the referendum. Council Member Gulliford said that putting the referendum requirement in the Charter rather than the Ordinance Code prevents a future council from waiving the requirement.

Council Member Gulliford agreed to withdraw his motion and take up the issue in separate legislation.

In response to a question from Chairman Anderson about the definition of “assets” and how various interpretations could impact JEA’s normal operations, Jordan Pope of the JEA said that the authority believes that some clarification of the definition in the charter is needed in future legislation to draw a distinction between operational and capital assets.

APPROVE 7-0

3. 2018-297

ORD Approp $100,000 from Gen Fund/GSD/Spec Council Rsvs - Sheriff to the Fight Blight Awareness Campaign to raise Public Awareness & Community Education to focus on Litter, Community Pride, Outreach to Deter Littering (Teal) (Introduced by CM K. Brown) (Co-Sponsored by CM Morgan)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 5/22/18

1. 5/8/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

5/14/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

5/15/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 5/22/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

Bill Summary NCSPHS: Defer

DEFER at the request of CM Morgan

4. 2018-420

ORD-MC Auth All Documents Necessary to Consummate the Installation of the National Memorial for Peace & Justice's Duval County Memorial Monument in Hemming Park to Commemorate the African-American Victims of Lynching in Duval County, FL btwn 1877 & 1950; Create new Chapt. 54 (Peace & Justice Memorial Monument Oversight Committee),Ord Code; Create New Sec 111.107 (Peace & Justice Memorial Monument Special Revenue Fund), Chapt 111 (Special Revenue &Trust Accts.), Part 1 (Parks, Recreation, Culture & Entertainment), Ord Code, Providing Oversight by Peace & Justice Memorial Monument Committee; provide for codification. (Hodges) (Introduced by CP Brosche)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601-7/24/18

1. 6/26/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

7/16/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

7/17/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 7/17/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 7/24/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, R

Bill Summary NCSPHS: Defer

DEFER at the request of CP Bowman

5. 2018-593

RESO Expressing City Council's Opposition to the Sale of JEA at this time. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)

1. 8/29/2018 CO Introduced: R,F

9/5/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 9/11/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

Bill Summary

DEFER at the Request of CM Dennis

6. 2018-647

ORD Auth 3rd Amend to Agreemt for Operation, Mgmt & Maint of Jax Bch Pier & Retail Concession with Dania Pier Management Corp. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/18

1. 9/25/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

10/1/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

10/2/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 10/9/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: Withdraw

WITHDRAW 7-0

7. 2018-651

ORD Auth The Dredging and Dredge Material Disposal License Agreemt for Bartram Island and/or Buck Island or Future Upland Spoil Site btwn JPA and City; Providing Oversight by Engineering and Construction Management Div of the Dept of Public Works. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/18

1. 9/25/2018 CO Introduced: TEU,F

10/1/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer Bill Joyce

10/2/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 10/9/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

10/15/2018 TEU Amend/Approve 6-0

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: Amend/Approve (10/15/18)

DEFER at the request of Jaxport and the Office of Risk Management

8. 2018-661

ORD Amend the Beach Community Development District's Boundary, to Remove Approx 25.41 Acres from said District; Amend Chapt 92 Sec 92.22 to Memoralize reduction in acreage from previous Amendments and Current Amendment; Provide for Severability. (Grandin) (TEU)(PD Apv)

TEU Public Meeting- 11/5/18

Finance Public Meeting-11/6/18

LUZ Public Meeting-11/7/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 190.046(1)(b), F.S. & Chapt 92, Ord Code - 11/13/18, 11/27/18

1. 10/9/2018 CO Introduced: TEU, F, LUZ

10/15/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

10/16/2018 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer; 10/16/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 10/23/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, LUZ

3. 11/13/2018 CO PH Contd 11/27/18

Bill Summary TEU: Defer

DEFER at the request of the CDD Representative

9. 2018-706

ORD Approp $88,127.27 in Civil Fines & Penalties Rev from the Litter Trust Fund, with 70% used by JTA to keep Public Bus Stops & Shelters Maintained & Litter Free & 30% to pay Part Time Code Enforcemt Employees for Public R/W Enforcemt & to Conduct Public Awareness & Education Progs to advance Zero-Tolerance for litter; Apv Part Time Hrs. (BT 19-011) (RC 19-014) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/18

1. 10/23/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F

11/5/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/5/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

11/6/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 11/13/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, TEU, F Bryan Mosier

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: Approve TEU: Approve

APPROVE 7-0

10. 2018-707

ORD Approp $687,849.88 collected from Auction of Properties on City's Affordable Housing Inventory List to estab Infill Dev Incentive Prog to further Affordable Housing Goals of the City; waiving chapters 118 and 126, Ord Code to implement the program; Oversight by Neighborhoods Department. (BT 18-104) (RC 18-016) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/18

1. 10/23/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

11/5/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer Stephanie Burch

11/6/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 11/13/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: Amend/Approve

Council Member Boyer discussed the insufficiency in the current waiver disclosure language that requires a notation in the bill title and requires a waiver paragraph in the text of the bill explaining what is being waived.

Motion (Boyer): insert additional language in the Explanation of Appropriation section and insert concrete waiver language in the bill conforming to the Code requirement – approved 7-0.

Stephanie Burch, Director of the Neighborhoods Department, explained the intent of the bill and the use of the funds for “soft costs” such as payment of back taxes, lien removal, quieting titles, etc. that typically cannot be paid by the City to make the properties readily usable for affordable housing development. Council Member Gulliford expressed concern about the “first come, first served” nature of the funding availability. He suggested the need for a permanent program to provide funding for the same purposes as the recently-expired lien penalty and interest amnesty program.

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

1. On page 2, line 10 strike “but are not limited to”

2. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (Program Matrix) to:

- Clarify that if a structure is demolished the applicant is required to build affordable housing on the property

- Use the term “homestead property” to be consistent with the bill

- Clarify that “newly acquired properties” means within the last 6 months prior to application submittal

- Include that prior to final disbursements a true accounting of all costs and expenses will be completed

- Include that the City could foreclose on the mortgage if the property is not renovated or developed within 18 months

- Include documentation that is required to determine financial capacity

3. insert additional language in the Explanation of Appropriation section and insert Code section waiver language in the bill conforming to the Code requirement

11. 2018-708

ORD Approp $19,774.00 Grant from Federal Grants Trust Fund/Help America Vote Act (HAVA); Auth Mayor to execute and deliver Memo of Agreemt for Albert Network Monitoring Solution Grant btwn City and State of FL, Dept of State, and Div of Elections; Oversight by Supervisor of Elections. (BT 19-013) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/18

1. 10/23/2018 CO Introduced: R,F

11/6/2018 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 11/6/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 11/13/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F

Bill Summary Fact Sheet

DEFER at the request of the Supervisor of Elections

12. 2018-709

ORD De-Approp $124,200.00 from Capital Projs - City Venues Surcharge Subfund in order to allow for a reduction in ticket surcharge on each ticket surcharge on each ticket sold to a Jax Icemen Game at Veterans Memorial Arena from $2.50 to $1.50; Apv and Auth Mayor to execute aqnd deliver Amendment One to Jax Memorial Arena Use Agreemt btwn City and EI Acquisition, LLC; Waiving Sec 123.102, Sports and Entertainment Ofc 3. Ticket Surchages, Oversight by Office of Sports and Entertainment. (BT 19-009) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/18

1. 10/23/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

11/5/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer Sam Mousa

11/6/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 11/13/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: Approve

CAO Sam Mousa said that the bill is intended to help the Jacksonville Icemen achieve the return on investment that they expected when bringing the team to Jacksonville. The City’s return on investment on arena operations has been above projections, the Icemen’s ROI has been below projection. The surcharge reduction would reduce the Sports Complex capital maintenance fund revenue by $124,200, which will not impact the fund’s activities significantly. Council Member Crescimbeni speculated that other Arena tenants will soon be coming to ask for reductions as well. Council Member Boyer asked Mr. Mousa to look for other sources of funding to make the capital improvements that these de-appropriated funds would have paid for.

APPROVE 7-0

13. 2018-712

ORD-MC regarding Prohibition of the Approval, Grant, or Issuance of Certain Licenses, Permits, Certificates or Zoning Actions to Persons with Unpaid Civil Penalties or Current Violations of the Ord Code; Amend Chapt 307 (Historic Preservation and Protection), Pt 1 (Gen Provisions), Sec 307.111 (Enforcement; Civil Remedies); Amend Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions), Pt 4 (Permits), Sec 320.402 (Application for Permit); Amend Chapt 518 (Jax Propty Safety and Management Code), Pt 1 (Gen Provisions), Sec 518.103 (Applicability); Creating a new Sec 609.110 (Prohibition of Administrative Action); Amend Chapt 650 (Comprehensive Planning for future Development), Pt 4 (Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan), Sec 650.402 (Initiation of Proposal); Amend Chapt 654 (Code of Subdivision Regs), Sec 654.105 (Applicability); Amend Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Pt 1 (Gen Provisions), Subpart B (Administration), Sec 656.109 (Administration and Enforcement; Interpretation of Zoning Code; Administrative Deviations), and Sec 656.111 (Violations and Penalties); Amend Chapt 780 (Property Tax), Pt 3 (Tax Exemption for Rehabilitation and Properties in Historic Districts), Sec 780.305 (Application). (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123, Ord Code- 1/3/19

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041, (3) (a) F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/18

1. 10/23/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, LUZ

11/5/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

11/6/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

11/7/2018 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 11/13/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, LUZ

Bill Summary NCSPHS: Defer

DEFER due to LUZ Public Hearing

14. 2018-747

ORD-MC Amend Sec 21.07 (Fiscal & Budgetary Functions), Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, relating to JEA's Annual Contribution Payment; Apv Amend to Interagency Agreemt with JEA; Providing for Construction. (Brooks) (Introduced by CP Bowman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 -11/27/18

1. 10/23/2018 CO Introduced: TEU,F

11/5/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

11/6/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

2. 11/13/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

Bill Summary TEU: Defer

DEFER pursuant to Section 21.11, City Charter

15. 2018-755

Ord Approp $2,563,209.00 to 1) Fund from Collective Bargaining Re-Opener Contingency to the JSO's Budget to cover Proposed Changes to the FOP Collective Bargaining Agreemts & 2) Fund within JFRD to Cover Proposed Changes to Internatl Assn of Firefighters Collective Bargaining Agreemts; Requiring Apv of 2/3 vote of all Council Members Present; Pursuant to Sec. 106.215 (B), Ord Code. (BT 19-024) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

16. 2018-756

Ord Apv the Proposed 10/1/17 - 9/30/20 Collective Bargaining Agreemts bet City & Internatl Assn of Firefighters (IAFF), Representing Approx 1,200 members. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

17. 2018-757

Ord Apv the Proposed 10/1/17 - 9/30/20 Collective Bargaining Agreemts bet City & Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Representing Approx. 2,500 members. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

18. 2018-766

Ord re a partial Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemption for Rehab of a Contributing Structure in the Springfield Historic Dist at 1735 North Main St., Owned by John Crispens; Providing for Exemption from that Portion of Ad Valorem Taxation Levied by the City on 100% of the increase in Assessed Value resulting from Qualifying Improvement Proj, Pursuant to Sec. 780.303.,Ord Code; Providing for an Exemption Period of ten (10)Years from January 1, of the year following the year in which the Council enacts this Ordinance, Pursuant to Sec 780.304, Ord Code. (Eller) (NCSPHS)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601-11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary NCSPHS: 2^nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

19. 2018-767

Ord re a partial Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemption for Rehab of a Contributing Structure in the Riverside Avondale Historic Dist at 2540-2548 Oak Street, Owned by Shad Land, LLC; Providing for Exemption from that Portion of Ad Valorem Taxation Levied by the City on 100% of the increase in Assessed Value resulting from Qualifying Improvement Proj, Pursuant to Sec. 780.303., Ord Code; Providing for an Exemption Period of ten (10)Years from January 1, of the year following the year in which the Council enacts this Ordinance, Pursuant to Sec 780.304, Ord Code. ( Eller) (NCSPHS)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601-11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary NCSPHS: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

20. 2018-768

Ord re a partial Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemption for Rehab of a Historic Landmark Site Designated by Ord Code 2003-504-E at 20 West Adams St., Owned by Phoenix Adams Rising, LLC., Providing for Exemption from that Portion of Ad Valorem Taxation Levied by the City on 100% of the increase in Assessed Value resulting from Qualifying Improvement Proj, Pursuant to Sec. 780.303, Ord Code; Providing for an Exemption Period of ten (10)Years from January 1, of the year following the year in which the Council enacts this Ordinance, Pursuant to Sec 780.304, Ord Code. ( Eller) (NCSPHS)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601-11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary NCSPHS: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

21. 2018-772

ORD Approp in Accordance with Sec 932.7055, F.S.; $15,000.00 from Special Law Enforcemt Trust Fund to provide Continuation Funding for Operation Homeward Bound. (BT 19-015) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2^nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

22. 2018-775

ORD Approp $300,000.00 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund, Sub Fund 15F, for County-Wide Prog to provide tree planting in the Public Rights-of-Way where trees have been removed by the City due to tree condition; (Approp $200,000.00 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund - Subfund 15F) for County-Wide Prog to provide tree planting in Public Rights-of-Way in locations where adjacent property owners have made request through 630-City; Direct Dept of Public Works to administer two projects in accordance with criteria herein provided; provide carryover of funds into subsequent fiscal years. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F

Bill Summary NCSPHS: TEU: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

23. 2018-776

Ord Approp $ 50,000.00 from Investmnt Pool Earnings on Fair Share Agreemnt Proj. (PD0034-01-JXSF114PD-361101) to Provide Funding for the Moncrief Rd Diet Study related to the Moncrief Rd Beautification Proj. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Newby)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F

Bill Summary NCSPHS: TEU: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

24. 2018-778

Ord Approp $74,756.76 from Deappropriated Projs Acct to the Cecil Field Heavy Equip Acct to purchase Tractor Equip for the NE FL Equestrian Ctr to be used for Maint of Exterior Grounds & the Equestrian Arena Surface; waiving any existing Ord.of the City that may be contrary to the use of approp to purchase Tractor Equip. (BT 19-021) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

25. 2018-779

ORD Approp $378,041.41 from FL Dept. of Education, with no local match, to Estab the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Prog. & to cover Expenses for the Pre-Employment Screening & Training of 141 School Guardians who will be employed by the Duval County School Board; Auth part-time hrs. (BT 19-014) (RC 19-024) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

26. 2018-780

ORD Approp $ 200,000.00 Grant from FDOT to provide for FDOT's participation in Proj Development & Environment, Design,Constrn, & Constrn Engineering & Inspection for Roadway Improvemts, including a Greenway Trail & Bridge Replacement, on McCoy's Creek Blvd. from Cherokee St. to Margaret St; Designate Oversight by Engineering & Constrn Mgmt, Div of Public Works. (BT 19-017) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: TEU,F

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

27. 2018-781

ORD Declaring R.E. # 073232-0000, a 52' by 100' Vacant Residential Parcel on 11th St. West btwn Pearl St. & Silver St to be Surplus to the needs of the City; Auth the City to Dispose of the Subject Parcel Pursuant to Provisions of Sec. 122.423 (Appraisal at or below $25,000), Subpart B (Real Propty Dispositions), Pt 4 (Real Propty), of Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F,TEU

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd TEU: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

28. 2018-782

ORD Concerning Continuation Grant; Apv & Auth the Corporation Secretary to Execute & deliver the FIND Proj Agreemt Amendments extending the Agreemts for 1 yr for the following Projs: 1) Charles Reese Fishing Pier Phase 2; 2) Half Moon Island Park & Boat Ramp Phase 2A; 3) Northshore Kayak Launch Phase 2; & 4) School Board Propty ADA Kayak Launch Phase 1; Designate Oversight by Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs. Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F,JWW

11/14/2018 JWW Approve 10-0

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

29. 2018-783

ORD Approp 1,000,000.00 to provide funding for Community-Based Crime Reduction & Neighborhood Revitalization enabling City to engage in Transformative Neighborhood Projs that will align existing activities in a formal effort to reduce crime, increase mutual trust, and improve community safety; Providing for Oversight by City's Ofc of Grants & Compliance. (BT 19-018) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

30. 2018-784

ORD Declaring Surplus a Tax Reverted Parcel at 12657 Gillspie Ave; Auth Conveyance in accordance with Provisions of Sec 122.424 (Appraisal/Assessed Value over $25,000), Subpart B (Real Property Dispositions), Pt 4 (Real Property), Chapt 122 (Public Property, Ord Code. (Dist 7-R. Gaffney) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F,TEU

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd TEU: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

31. 2018-785

ORD Appropriating $12,500,000.00 from FDOT to provide for FDOT's participation

In Proj Dev & Environ, Design, Constrn, & Constrn Engineering & Inspection for Removal & Constrn of Elevated Roadway & Bridge Components & Constn of at Grade Roadway & Intersection Improvemts of the Talleyrand Connector (Hart Expressway/SR 228) from A. Philip Randolph St to Festival Park Ave; Oversight by the Engineering and Constrn Management Div of the City's Dept of Public Works. (BT 19-016) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: TEU,F

Bill Summary Fact Sheet TEU: 2^nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

32. 2018-786

ORD Auth Corp Secretary to enter into Lease Agreemt with TREM Properties, LLP for a Medical Clinic to be used by FL Dept of Health in Duval County, located at 2344 South 3rd St, Jax Bch, Duval County, FL 32250 for a Term of 84 Months at an Average Rental Rate of $12,561.68. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Newby)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary NCSPHS: 2nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

33. 2018-787

ORD Declaring a portion of RE 019634-0110 near Ethel Rd in the Vicinity of the Montgomery Correctional Center to be surplused to the needs of the city; Auth Conveyance of the Subject Parcel to the Parent Help Center, Inc., a FL Not for Profit Organization, at no cost; Waiving the Provisions of Chap 122 (Public Propty), pt 4 (Real Propty),Ord Code; Providing a Right of Reentry for Failure to Use the Subject Parcel for the Continued Operation of Parent Empowerment & Success Camp Programs for At- Risk Youth & their Families; Designated Oversight by JSO Dept of Corrections. (Dist 7-R. Gaffney) (Stockwell) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

Bill Summary NCSPHS: 2^nd

Read 2^nd and rerefer

34. 2018-789

ORD- MC Creating New Sec 122.823 (Limitations on Use of Tangible Personal Propty with Name of Elected Official), Chap 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code, to Provide for a Limitation on Purchase of Office Supplies with Name of Elected Officials & to Provide for a Limitation on Vehicles & Equipmnt Containing Name of Elected Officials; Providing for an Exercise in County Powers. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni) (Co-Sponsored by CM Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: TEU,F,R

Bill Summary TEU: 2nd

2^nd and rerefer

35. 2018-790

ORD Approp $2,775,000.00 from Gen Fund/Gen Svcs Dist Fund balance to var Accounts to Fund Community Projs Apvd by Ord 2018-544-E; Invoking the Exception to Sec 106.107 (G), Ord Code to enter into agreemts with entities receiving funds; Providing for an Amend to the 2019-2023 CIP; Providing Oversight by Office of Grants & Compliance, the Parks, Recreation & Community Service Dept., the Neighborhoods Dept., & the PW Dept. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary NCSPHS: 2nd

2^nd and rerefer

36. 2018-791

ORD Approp $83,022.50 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund to Include $31,102.50 from Charter Subfund 15N for Planting of 29 Live Oaks, Including a 10% Construction Contingency, & $51,920.00 from Ord Subfund 15F for the Planting of 15 Redbud Trees, 8 Little Gem Magnolia Trees, 13 East Palatka Holly Trees, Including a 10% Cost Contingency, for a Proj known as " Mandarin Road Tree Planting" on Mandarin Rd btwn Silent Creek Ln & Flynn Rd; Directive to Utilize Procurement Code for Selection of Contractor; Designate Public Works to Oversee Proj. (Dist 6-Schellenberg) (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F

Bill Summary NCSPHS: 2nd TEU: 2nd

2^nd and rerefer

37. 2018-792

ORD Approp $139,436.00 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund, Ord Subfund 15F, for the Planting of 12 Overcup Oaks, 18 Little Gem Magnolia Trees, 30 Live Oaks, 5 Red Maples, 3 Tulip Poplars, 2 Sycamores, 7 East Palatka Hollys, 10 Drake Elms, 19 Crepe Myrtles, 9 Fringetrees, 14 Redbuds, 3 Vitex Chaste Trees & 5 Pride of Houston Yaupon Hollys, including 10 % Cost Contingency, for a Proj known as "Springfield Preservation Tree Planting" in an area bounded by 1st St, Blvd., 9th St. & Spearing St.; Directive to Utilize Procurement Code for Selection of Contractor; Designate Public Works to Oversee Proj. (Dist 7-R. Gaffney) (Grandin) (Introduced by CM R. Gaffney)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F

Bill Summary NCSPHS: 2nd TEU: 2nd

2^nd and rerefer

38. 2018-793

RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth of its Homeowner Mortgage Rev Bonds of $50,000,000 for Purchase of Mortgage Loans Originated by Participating Local Lending Institutions to Finance the Purchase or Rehab of New or Existing Owner-Occupied Single Family Residences or Purchasing Securities evidencing Interests in or backed by a Pool of such Mortgage Loans or to Refund Outstanding Bonds Previously Issued for such Purpose; Auth Submission of Request for Private Activity Bond Volume Cap Allocation; Determining Credit not being Pledged. (Lotzia) (Req of JHFA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code, held by JHFA -

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary NCSPHS: 2nd

2^nd and rerefer

39. 2018-815

ORD Amend Ord 2017-504-E (Budget) to Revise the General Terms & Conditions for a Grant Agreemt btwn the City & the Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. ("JZS") to: (1) Auth Reimbursement to JZS for up to 50% of the Costs Related to a Recently Completed JZS CIP on City-Owned Real Property; (2) Waive Chap 126,Ord Code, for Capital Improvemts to be made by JZS Pursuant to the Agreemt;& (3) Revise the Revised Exhibit 8 attached to the Budget Ord; attaching & Incorporating the 2nd revised Exhibit 8 to Budget Ord. ( Sawyer) ( Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd

2^nd and rerefer

40. 2018-816

ORD Auth Purchase & Sale Agreemt btwn the City & 905 Corp., an Affiliate of SADS, Inc. ("Developer"), & to Execute All deeds and closing; take necessary action to Effectuate Said Purpose, for the Conveyance to Developer of Propty in Lavilla (.24 Acre) at 905 W. Forsyth St., to Redevelop into Approx. 5,000 Sq ft of Retail & Restaurant Space & 6-8 Residential Units; Designate Oversight by DIA (Dist 7-CM R. Gaffney)(Sawyer) (Introduced by DIA )

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary Fact Sheet NCSPHS: 2nd

2^nd and rerefer

41. 2018-817

ORD Auth Execution of a (1) Redev Agreemt by & among the City of Jax,("City"), Downtown Investment Authority ("DIA"), & 2018 Leila Jax LLC ("Developer"); (2) a Propty Exchange Agreemt, & all Documents relating thereto, btwn City & Developer to Exchange Real Propty as necessary to support Proj; & (3) Related Agreemts as described in Redev Agreemnt, to Support the Constrn by Dev of Approx 15,000 Sq. Ft. Retail Facility on Developer-Owned Propty, a Surface Parking Lot to be owned by the City, & Road Improvmts along Leila St. adjacent to the Project Parcel located in the Brooklyn Area of Downtown Jax in the Northbank Downtown Community Redev Area ("Project"); Waive Provisions of Chap 122, (Public Propty, Pt 4, Real Propty, Subpart C, Community Redev Real Property Dispositions), Ord Code, to Authorize Sale of City owned Real Propty without Appraisal to Developer at less than fair market value; Auth City Acceptance of Real Propty; Designating DIA as Contract Monitor for Redevelopmnt Agreemt & said Documents; Designate Proj Oversight by Public Works & DIA. (Sawyer)(Introduced by DIA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/18

1. 11/13/2018 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F

Bill Summary NCSPHS: 2nd

2^nd and rerefer

Council Member Gulliford asked Council Member Crescimbeni about the rationale in 2018-142 for the 10% of assets threshold to trigger a voter referendum on sale of JEA assets. Mr. Crescimbeni said that his original preference was to introduce legislation to hold a referendum to make any JEA sale transaction be subject to voter referendum approval, but a General Counsel’s opinion said that voters cannot grant themselves the right to hold referenda by means of a referendum. Failing that, he fell back to the existing Charter requirement that requires City Council approval of a sale of more than 10% of JEA assets and added his referendum requirement to that. He said that the OGC opinion says that a lease of the assets is equivalent to a sale for purposes of requiring City Council approval.

Chairman Anderson discussed the City Council’s former practice of developing annual budget priorities and sharing those with the mayor prior to the budget development process, a process that existed in the early 2000s but was repealed in 2007. Council President Bowman re-started this process this year with a City Council strategic planning process for 1, 3 and 5 year priorities and a plan to make recommendations to the Mayor for Council preferences for spending up to $5 million of discretionary funds. The Jacksonville Civic Council has offered to lend assistance in determining priorities if the City Council wishes. This process will need to happen quickly if the Finance Committee is to make recommendations to the full Council for adoption in February for transmittal to the Mayor’s Office in time to inform the budget development process.

Mr. Anderson distributed a handout consisting of the Council’s and Mayor’s adopted budget priorities from the early 2000s and a summary of Mayor Curry’s FY18-19 budget message outlining his priorities. He has a large number of documents and resources that he can make available to the committee depending on how the group wants to proceed.

Council Member Boyer suggested that “homelessness” is a very specific topic that needs to be incorporated into a broader heading (affordable housing?). She noted that in previous years the priority list included a category for natural resources, which could have several meanings. Council Member Gaffney said that prioritization will be important and recommended putting most resources into the top 2 or 3 issues rather than spreading funding too thinly over many issues. Council Member Morgan noted that the priorities identified this year are largely the same as those identified 15 years ago – crime and safety, litter control, beautification, park maintenance, etc. Nothing seems to have changed. Council Member Crescimbeni said that the Rules Committee and Finance Committee should work jointly on developing very specific priorities rather than general statements. Priorities need to be achievable in the short term and measurable so that success or progress can be readily determined.

Chairman Anderson hoped that the Finance Committee would agree to hold several special meetings to discuss budget priorities with participation by many interested council members. He has asked the Council Auditor’s Office to begin compiling spending information on several perennial topics (litter control, mowing, crime prevention). Council Member Newby suggested the importance of capital improvements in older neighborhoods in addition to purely operational issues. Council Member Love agreed that funding for signature projects (i.e. the Emerald Necklace, Shipyards, The Landing) is important and believes they have countywide impact. Council Member Wilson advocated for attacking the homelessness issue, both the voluntary and the involuntary homeless, and improving commercial corridors. Council Member Boyer said that the fact that the same issues keep cropping up year after year can be a good thing from the perspective that it shows continuing prioritization of a few issues of importance to the community. She advocated for separating operating budget enhancements from capital project discussions – those have to be funded differently and should be discussed separately. Council Member Gaffney said that choosing too many priorities leads to funding being spread thin and nothing substantial getting done.

Chairman Anderson asked for consensus on several top priorities – public safety was acknowledged as one important topic. He asked the committee to think about the various categories and submit suggestions and preferences for a revised listing to be discussed at a future meeting.

Jeff Clements, Council Research Division

jeffc@coj.net 904-630-1405

Posted 11.20.18 5:30 p.m.

Tape – 11.20.18 Finance Committee – Legislative Services Division