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JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RESEARCH DIVISION

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

MEETING MINUTES

 

 

 

Tuesday September 18, 2018

Tape No.________________________

9:30 AM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Carol Owens, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Greg Anderson, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Adri Maguire Segui

Joyce Morgan, Vice Chair (arr. 9:45)

Council Auditor: Kyle Billy

Lori Boyer

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

Reggie Gaffney

Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman

Bill Gulliford - Excused

Administration: Leeann Krieg

Jim Love

Asst. Council Auditor: Kim Taylor

Sam Newby

 

 

 

                        Meeting Convened: 9:35 a.m.            Meeting Adjourned: 11:43 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 Randy White

Council Member Garrett Dennis (arr. 9:55)

 

 

Council Auditor Kyle Billy to discuss Report:

#815 – Defined Contribution and Other Deferred Compensation Plans Audit

Mr. Billy reported that overall the pension plan contributions were correctly calculated and timely transferred and credited to the correct accounts. There were several issues identified: 1) insufficient or no controls to ensure the employees comply with IRS limits on maximum annual compensation and contributions; 2) 12 employees on military leave were not correctly credited into their defined contribution accounts for that time; 3) the list of pensionable earnings needs to be reviewed due to some inconsistencies with the pension classification; 4) roles of the various offices involved in the administration of the defined contribution plan should be better defined; 5) accuracy of the transfers from the vendor was not verified when unvested employees are terminated or switch to the defined benefit plan; 6) high fees were charged to employees in the OBRA plan causing a 0.01% return per year for the past 3 years; and 7) unvested portion of contributions were not recovered timely from terminated employees’ accounts. The administration was very cooperative during the audit and accepted the recommendations. A follow-up will be performed to ensure compliance with the recommendations.

 

Stephen Durden of the Office of General Counsel reported on his research into a question posed by the Finance Committee at a previous meeting regarding the authority of the Council Auditor to audit peer-to-peer rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.). He finds that the Charter clearly separates the powers of the executive and legislative branches of government, so it would be improper for the Council Auditor to undertake this function which is specifically assigned to the executive branch. CFO Mike Weinstein said that the Finance and Administration Department will take on the task of auditing these rentals as authorized by the Code. Kyle Billy said that this is an acceptable solution, and the Council need take no further action.

 

Deputy General Counsel Peggy Sidman asked Mr. Durden to address another question posed by Jacksonville Area Legal Aid about legislation passed by the Council earlier in the year (2018-104) regarding the City’s Foreclosure Registry and the use of its fee revenues to potentially pay off mortgages. Mr. Durden said that the implication in the letter that the prohibition in the Foreclosure Registry ordinance against paying mortgages was adopted inadvertently or erroneously is incorrect. Fee revenues can only be used for specific purposes and the language was intended to provide clarity about proper uses of the revenue.

 

With regard to potentially moving the Finance Committee meeting of November 6th to another day because of Election Day, the committee decided to keep the meeting on Tuesday.

 

The City’s independent audit has been completed and will be presented to the committee on October 2nd. Chairman Anderson urged the members to read the audit and be prepared with questions that day.

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018.

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2016-676

ORD-MC re Prohibition of Apv, 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 & Protection), Sec 307.111 (Enforcemt; Civil Remedies); & Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions), Sec 320.402 (Appl for Permit) & Chapt 518 (Jax Propty Safety & Mgmt Code), Sec 518.103 (Applicability); & Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt Citations), adding Sec 609.110 (Prohibition of Admin Action); & Chapt 650 Comp Plan for Future Dev), Sec 650.402 (Initiation of Proposal); & Chapt 654 (Code of Subdiv Regs), Sec 654.105 (Applicability); & Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Sec 656.109 (Admin & Enforcemt; Interpretation of Zoning Code; Admin Deviations) & Sec 656.111 (Violations & Penalties); & Chapt 780 (Propty Tax), Part 3 (Tax Exemption for Rehab & Proptys in Historic Dists), Sec 780.305 (Application). (Grandin) (Introduced by VP Crescimbeni)

LUZ PH Pursuant to Sec 656.123, Ord Code - 11/15/16, 12/6/16, 1/4/17,1/18/17, 2/7/17, 2/22/17, 3/7/17, 3/21/17, 4/4/17, 4/18/17, 5/2/17, 5/16/17, 6/6/17, 6/20/17, 7/18/17, 8/1/17, 8/15/17, 9/6/17, 9/19/17, 10/3/17, 10/17/17, 11/7/17, 11/21/17, 12/5/17, 1/4/18, 1/17/18, 2/6/18, 2/21/18, 3/6/18, 3/20/18, 4/3/18, 4/17/18, 5/1/18, 5/15/18, 6/5/18, 6/19/18, 7/17/18, 8/7/18, 8/21/18, 9/5/18, 9/18/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & CR 3.601 -  11/22/16

 

1. 10/11/2016 CO  Introduced: NCIS,PHS,LUZ,F (NCSPHS 7/1/17)

 

    10/17/2016 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/18/2016 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/18/2016 PHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    10/19/2016 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/25/2016 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCIS, PHS, LUZ, F

 

3. 11/22/2016 CO PH Only

 

 

 

Bill Summary          NCSPHS: Defer        

 

DEFER at request of CM Crescimbeni

 

 

2.  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 (NCSPHS 7/1/17)

 

    6/19/2017 NCSPHS Emerg/Amend/Approve 6-0

 

    6/20/2017 R Emerg/Amend/Approve 7-0

 

    6/21/2017 F Emerg/Amend/Approve 5-0

 

2. 6/27/2017 CO PH/Rerefer; NCIS, R, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS:  Defer       

 

DEFER at the request of DIA

 

 

3.  2017-632

ORD-MC Amend Part 4 (Resource Recovery Prog), Chapt 380 (Solid Waste Mgmt), Ord Code, to Update Dept Name & Amend References to Host Fees to be Consistent with new Part 7; Create New Part 7 (Constrn & Demo Debris Collection & Transp Franchises); Amend Part 6 (Nonresidential Solid Waste Collection & Transp Franchises) re Franchise Fees to make Part 6 Intent & Definitions consistent with new Part 7; Amend Sec 609.109 (Applicable Chapter & Parts), Chapt 609 (Code Enforcemt Citations), to Revise Violations of Chapt 380 to Class F Offenses. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Gulliford, Brosche, Crescimbeni, Love, Becton, Schellenberg & Wilson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/17

 

1. 9/18/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,R

 

    9/20/2017 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    9/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    9/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/26/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, R

 

 

Bill Summary          TEU: Defer

 

DEFER at the request of CM Gulliford

 

 

4.  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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
5.  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

 

 

Bill Summary          TEU: Defer

 

DEFER at the Request of CM Crescimbeni

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
6.  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

 

 

 

7.  2018-338

RESO Auth Economic Dev Agreemt with Project Blaze supporting the Creation of the Company's Operations in Jax; Recommend Apv by Fla Dept of Economic Opportunity as a QTI Business pursuant to Secs 288.106-108, F.S.; Evidence City Local Financial Support of $90,000 under the QTI Tax Refund Prog with State Match of $360,000 for total of $ 450,000 for 150 jobs; Designate Oversight by Office of Economic Dev; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by the Company; Affirming Proj's Compliance with Public Investmt Policy; Request 2-Reading Apv. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 5/22/2018 CO  Introduced: F                                                                        Kirk Wendland

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet         

 

Kirk Wendland of the Office of Economic Development described the project.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

Place revised agreement On File to

a)     Remove reference to High Impact Bonus in Section 4.1

b)     In Section 4.1, change 90% to 100% concerning the average wage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
8.  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

 

 

9.  2018-455

ORD Approp $360,617.00 from Fed Forfeitures Trust Fund (Subfund 64E) ($344,590.06 from avail Revenue Funds & $16,026.94 from Deappropriating Residual Balances in various expenditure subobjects) to estab FY 2018-2019 Operating Budget for Fed Forfeitures Trust Fund. (BT 19-008) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/18

 

1. 7/24/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    8/6/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                             Bill Clement

 

    8/7/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS:  Approve

 

Bill Clement, Budget Officer for the Sheriff’s Office, explained the Federal Forfeitures Trust Fund, its allowable uses, and proposed uses under this ordinance. Council Member Boyer asked about the JSO’s overall plan for the use of all their funding available for grants and restricted use funds and whether there is an overarching strategy or simply case-by-case decisions. Mr. Clement said that the Federal Forfeiture Fund is most often used for capital equipment acquisitions. 25% of the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund must be used for crime prevention activities and is the source of grant funding to non-profits and community organizations. The Domestic Violence Trust Fund is very restrictive in its use and of most often used for employee training. The Inmate Welfare Trust Fund must be put to uses that benefit inmates. Ms. Boyer asked the JSO to examine how each of the funds can be used for prevention activities, technology acquisition, etc. with an overall strategic goal of crime prevention and reduction in mind. Undersheriff Pat Ivey explained the process by which the JSO’s division chiefs submit requests for use of all these specialized funds and the JSO administration prioritizes the uses of the funds. Ms. Boyer said that the magnitude of the use of these funds for crime prevention purposes needs to be better publicized so the general public understands what is being done and what results are being achieved.

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

10.  2018-466

ORD Approp $1,169,755.03 from Inmate Welfare Trust Fund  to Estab the FY 2018-2019 Operating Budget for the Inmate Welfare Trust. (BT 19-007) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/18

 

1. 7/24/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    8/6/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                              Bill Clement

 

    8/7/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS: Amend/Approve       

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

Clarify explanation of appropriation to state that the FY 18/19 operating budget will be $1,106,054.37, which includes de-appropriations of $63,700.66

 

 

11.  2018-467

ORD Approp $65,000.00 from Current FY 2017-2018 Actual & Projected Revenue in Domestic Battery Surcharge Trust Fund, With no Local Match, to Estab FY 2018-2019 Revenue & Expenditure Budget for Domestic Battery Surcharge Trust Fund & to provide additional training to Law Enforcement Personnel combating Domestic Violence.  (BT 19-006) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/18

 

1. 7/24/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    8/6/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                           Bill Clement

 

    8/7/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS: Amend/Approve        

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Strike “with no local match” from title of bill

2. Change “regular revenue” mentioned in the explanation of appropriation to “County Court Fines and Penalties”

3. Strike references to “projected revenue” in bill and title

 

 

 

12.  2018-469

ORD Approp $169,820.00 from Spec Law Enforcemt Trust fund to (1) Estab FY 2018-2019 Budget for Spec Law Enforcemt Trust Fund (Subfund 64A, for the National Network for Safe Communities Contract and to provide funding to reimburse Gen Fund for Forfeiture Related Expenditures per sec 932.7055(4)C, FS (117,820.00 in 04904-Authorized Trust Fund Expenditures. (2) Provide Donations to Boy Scouts of America, North FL Council ($5,000), Northeast Florida Camp Cadet ($5,000.00), Pit Sisters (6,000.00), Annieruth Foundation ($10,000.00), Women's Center of Jacksonville ($20,000.00), Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch ($1,000.00), and Preventing Crime in the Black Community Conference ($2,000.00) ($49,000.00 in 08201-subsidies & contributions to private organization) (3) Auth transfer of $3,000.00 to the Teen Driver Special Revenue Fund (Subfund 64A) in order to fund FY 2018-2019 Budget for JSO Teen Driver Challenge Prog. Designate Oversight by JSO Budget & Mgmt Div. (BT 19-005) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/18

 

1. 7/24/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    8/6/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                           Bill Clement

 

    8/7/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS: Amend/App        

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Correct fiscal year in Section 1 to 2018/2019

2. Clarify explanation of appropriation state that this will establish the FY 18/19 budget and transfer $3,000 to Teen Driver Trust Fund and provide donations

3. Pg. 3, line 14: “2)” should be “iii)”

4. Increase Women’s Center amount by $5,000 to $25,000

5. Change total appropriation amount to $174,820

6. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 to update BT

 

 

 

13.  2018-505

ORD Adopting FY's 2019-2023 CIP; Providing Specificity Requiremts; Directing Revisions & Update of the Capital Improvemts Element of the 2030 Comp Plan; Waive Sec 122.602(a) (Definitions), Ord Code; Complying with Sec 106.309 (Capital Improvemt Approps Carried Over) & Sec 106.312 (Lapse of Approps), Ord Code; Providing for Reconciliation of Schedules, Text, Codification, Journal Entries. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/18

 

1. 7/24/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/7/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                     Teresa Eichner

 

2. 8/14/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet        

 

In response to a question from Council Member Boyer, Teresa Eichner said that the amendment as drafted does not include the updated project sheet for the Mayport Docks project to reference the update of the Mayport village master plan as an allowable expense. In response to a question from Chairman Anderson, Ms. Eichner said that the administration intends to do several related McCoy’s Creek projects as a larger unified design/build project. Council Member Boyer described the readiness of several different segments of the overall project for immediate funding or further study.

 

Motion (Boyer):  amend the CIP project description to include reference to the update of the Mayport village master plan as an allowable expense – approved.

                                                   

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 to reflect actions of Council tentative budget approval and correct JAA 5-year plan

2. Pg. 2, line 22 correct fiscal year

3. Revise description of Exhibit 2

4. Amend the CIP project description for Mayport docks to include reference to the update of the Mayport village master plan as an allowable expense

 

 

14.  2018-506

ORD Auth (a) Agreemt with Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc & (b) Ltr of Agreemt with State of Fla thru its Agency for Health Care Administration, Both re Pymt & Distribution of City's Indigent Health Care Funds in amt of $26,275,594 for FY 2018-2019. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/18

 

1. 7/24/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS, F

 

    8/6/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                Mike Weinstein

 

    8/7/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS: Amend/App        

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Attach Revised Exhibits 1 to correct amounts

2. Attach Revised Exhibits 2 and 3 to revise language throughout the agreement and correct amounts, fiscal years and dates throughout the agreements

 

 

 

15.  2018-507

ORD Adopting FY's 2019-2023 Inclusive IT System Dev Prog (The "ITECH Projs) pursuant to Sec 106.207, Ord Code; providing for Reconciliation of Schedules, Text, Codification, Journal Entries. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/18

 

1. 7/24/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/7/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                       Angela Moyer

 

2. 8/14/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet         

 

APRPOVE 6-0

 

 

16.  2018-508

RESO Adopting the Annual Growth Rate as Recommended by the Administration for the Future Pension Liability Surtax Proceeds. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

 

1. 7/24/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/7/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                  Mike Weinstein

 

2. 8/14/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet         

 

Council Member Boyer asked for clarification of the date changes, which correct a scrivener’s error.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Correct dates of actuarial valuations

2. Correct fiscal year references

 

 

17.  2018-509

ORD Approp $1,500,000 from Northwest Jax Economic Dev Trust Fund to provide a Grant to Clara White Mission, Inc. for the White Harvest Farm Proj.

Auth a Carryover of funds from Year to Year until such funds are expended or lapse according to the agreemt.  Designate Oversight by OED. (BT 18-091) (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Bowman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/18

 

1. 7/24/2018 CO  Introduced: F,NCSPHS

 

    8/6/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                     Kirk Wendland

 

    8/7/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary          NCSPHS:   Amend/App

 

Council Member Boyer expressed a desire for a full-fledged agreement rather than approving just a term sheet for this project. Kirk Wendland said that the agreement should be completed by the close of business today; Ms. Boyer asked that it be distributed to all committee members and perhaps added as an attachment via a floor amendment in City Council next Tuesday.

 

 

Motion (Boyer): add an Exhibit 3 to attach a form of agreement between the parties reflecting the provisions of the term sheet as amended today, rolled into a single Finance amendment with the Auditor’s amendments – approved.

 

Council Member Newby urged support of the bill and expressed the community’s excitement.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1.     Correct site acreage to be approximately 9 acres

2.     Include address of the project site within the bill

3.     Pg. 2, lines 19 and 20 Clarify that funds will cover the total cost of the project

4.     Include definition of “technical amendment”

5.     Attach Revised Exhibit 1 to correct BT

6.     Remove reference to Ch. 118 in the bill

7.     Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (Term Sheet) to:

-          include proof of payment within the reimbursement terms

-          include provisions for partial repayment if sale of property happens in first 5 years

-          include provisions that will protect the City in the event the project is not completed or not operated as intended by Clara White

-          include a not to exceed amount of $1.5 Million

-          include a provision that any overages will be covered by Clara White

-          include audit rights for the Council Auditor’s Office

8.     Add an Exhibit 3, form of grant agreement

 

 

 

18.  2018-510

ORD Approp $300,000 from a Designated Spec Council Contingency to fund City's Contribution to Jax Chamber of Commerce. (Sidman) (Introduced by CVP Wilson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/14/18

 

1. 7/24/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/7/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/14/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
19.  2018-524

ORD-MC re use of Tree Mitigation Trust Fund; Amend Chapt 111 (Spec Revenue & Trust Accts), Pt 7 (Environment & Conservation), Sec 111.760 (Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund), Ord Code to prohibit use of MEDJOOL Date Palms for New Plantings by the City. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni) (Co-Sponsored by CM Ferraro)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/29/18

 

1. 8/14/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    8/20/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/21/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/29/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F

 

    9/4/2018 TEU Approve 7-0

 

 

Bill Summary          TEU:         

 

DEFER At the Request of CM Crescimbeni

 

 

 

20.  2018-555

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 55 (Downtown Investment Authority) PT 1 (DIA), Sec 55.108 (Powers and Duties; Amend Chapt 106 (Budget& Acct Code, Pt 2 (Budget), Subpart A (Budgets & Budget Ords; Millage Levy), Sec 106.204 (Executive Budget Process), Ord Code; Creating New Chapt 106 (Budget & Acct Code), Pt 3 (Appropriations), Subpart D (Appropriations for Comm Dev Agency Plan Auth Expenditures), Ord Code, Amend Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), Pt 6 (Economic & Comm Dev), Sec 111.640 (Southside CRA trust Fund & The Northbank Downtown CRA Trust Fund of the DIA) and Sec 111.645 (Renew Arlington CRA Trust Fund), Ord Code; Creating a new Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), Pt 6 (Economic & Comm Dev), Sec 111.641 (JIA CRA Trust Fund) and Sec 111.642 (KingSoutel Crossing CRA Trust Fund), Ord Code; Amend Chapt 500 (Comm Redev - Policies & Procedures), Sec 500.102 (Definitioins), Sec 500.108 (Powers), Sec 500.112 (Redev Trust Funds), and Sec 500.114 (Merger of Northside East and Northside West Comm Redev Areas); Creating a New Chapt 500 (Comm Redev - Policies and Procedures, Sec 500.116(Exec Auth), Ord Code; Adopt a "CRA Budget Transfer Form",  "CRA Proj Info Sheet", and "CRA Capital Proj Info Sheet" to be used by CRA Boards. (Hodges/Grandin) (Introduced by CM Boyer) (Co-Sponsored by CM R. Gaffney)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/29/18

 

1. 8/14/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    8/20/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/21/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                               CM Boyer

 

2. 8/29/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

    9/4/2018 NCSPHS Sub/Rerefer 7-0

 

    9/5/2018 F Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

3. 9/11/2018 CO SUBSTITUTED/REREFERRED; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary          NCSPHS: Approve

 

Motion (Boyer): add provision for notification to MBRC for recordkeeping and coordination purposes – approved.

 

Motion (Boyer): clarify CRA powers with regard to borrowing authority, powers of the CRA being subject to availability of funding, and limitation of

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1.     Add provision for notification to MBRC for recordkeeping and coordination purposes

2.     Clarify limitation on CRAs with regard to borrowing authority with and without further Council approval; powers of the CRA being subject to availability of funding, and prohibition on power to zone or rezone property or make exceptions to building regulations except as specifically authorized in Chapter 656

 

 

21.  2018-557

ORD re Public Svc Grants; Approp $2,624,196 from Spec Designated Contingency Acct for Public Svc Grants; Oversight by the Office of Grants & Compliance of the Dept. of Finance & Admin; Waiving conflicting Provision of §118.802 (Annual Lump Sum Approp For PSG), Ord Code; Separate Legislation required from Annual Budget Ordinance to Apv Lump Sum Approp for PSG.  (Sidman) (Introduced by Council President Bowman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                           

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

22.  2018-569

ORD Concerning FY 17/18 JPA Budget; Amend Ord 2017-504-E (COJ Budget) to Revise the Total Expenses for Maintenance Dredging & JPA Budget Schedule I; Attach 2nd Revised Schedule I (Feltel) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

DEFER At the Request of CM Gulliford

 

 

23.  2018-571

ORD-MC re Nonresidential Solid Waste Collection; Amend Sec 380.605 (Procedure for Granting Franchises), Pt 6 (Nonresidential Solid Waste Collection & Transportation Franchises) Chap 380 (Solid Waste Mgmt) Ord Code, to Modify the Types of Nonresidential Solid Waste which are Required to be Disposed of at Trail Ridge Landfill. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/4/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                  CM Crescimbeni

 

    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary          TEU:  Approve       

 

Eric Fuller of the Solid Waste Division explained the clarification about the disposal of Class 1 waste in a Class 1 facility only and the option to dispose of Class 3 waste in any facility properly permitted for that type of waste. In response to a question from Chairman Anderson, Mr. Fuller said that the Otis Road has a lined cell for Class 3 waste and an unlined section for construction and demolition debris. He said that all registered landfills must have approved plans and financial capacity to provide for closure and post-closure maintenance.

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

24.  2018-572

Ord Requesting Duval County. Supervisor of Elections to Establish New Early Voting Polling Locations at the UNF & Edward Waters College Campuses, to be effective with the 11/6/18 Gen Election, Pursuant to Sec 101.657, F.S.; Auth Transfer of $30,000 from the Council Operating Contingency to Pay for the Addnl Early Voting Locations; Provide Funds Carryover to FY 18/19.  (Teal) (Introduced by CM Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

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

 

    9/4/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                               CM Dennis      

 

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

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary          NCSPHS:  Withdraw       

 

Robert Phillips of the Supervisor of Elections Office said that UNF and Edward Waters College both indicated interest in hosting early election sites. EWC is already a polling place so equipment was already available. New equipment has been purchased for the UNF site, which will be the University Center

 

WITHDRAW 6-0

 

 

25.  2018-573

ORD Amend Ord 2017-504-E (Budget) to Revise JIA/CRA & DIA Budgets to Recognize Addnl Revenue; to Reallocate Revenue within the JIA/CRA, the KSC/CRA and the RA/CRA & the DIA Budgets. (Grandin) (Introduced by Council President Bowman at request of JIA/CRA,KSC/CRA  RA/CRA & DIA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: F                                                  Kirk Wendland & Tom Daly     

 

    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Correct scriveners errors in title and bill

2. Clarify that JIA, KSC, and RA CRA budget amendments reallocated expenditures

3. Correct whereas clause regarding DIA CRA budget amendment

4. Correct KSC CRA project in Section 4 to Gateway Soutel Norfolk project

5. Strike references to fiscal year 2018/2019

6. Correct DIA CRA appropriation amount

7. Correct Ordinance reference in Section13 of bill

8. Attach revised Exhibits 5, 7 and 8 to correct BTs

 

 

26.  2018-574

ORD Auth & Apv an Amend & Reinstatement of the City's Sports Facility Lease Agreemt btwn The City & Jax  Baseball, LLC, Successor in Interest to Baseball Jax Inc. (Tenant) for lease by the City to Tenant of the Baseball Grounds of Jax (Facility), to Provide 2 Addnl 5 Yr Extension Options, Increase Annual Rental Fee to $240,000, Grant Facility Naming Rights & Retention of any Revenues therefrom to Tenant, Subj to City Council Apv of the Name of Facility & Such Addnl Changes as Set forth in Lease as Amended; Directing 20 Percent of Annual Rental Fee to be Deposited into Ticket Surcharge Acct for Baseball Grounds of Jax. (Sawyer) (Request of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    9/4/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                              Sam Mousa

 

    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS:  Amend/Approve      

 

CFO Mike Weinstein said that this new agreement represents the results of 3 years of work with the Jumbo Shrimp and explained that part of the rent increase will go into a maintenance and repair fund in lieu of raising the ticket surcharge to the public.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. On pg. 3, line 13 revise the account to SPEF4K3BS – 36203 (Rental of City Facilities) for where the 20% of the rental fee will be deposited

2. Include language in Section 2 that restricts the 20% of the rental fee for capital expenditures and capital maintenance

 

 

 

27.  2018-576

ORD-MC Approp $ 90,000 from OED-Access to Capital Program-Professional Svcs & $6,807.77 from OED-Access to Capital Program-Misc. Sales & Charges to OED Access to Capital Program-Loans for Purpose of Providing Addnl Loan Pool Funding for Access to Capital Program, Auth by Sec. 126.602, Ord Code, Execute a Termination Agreemt Terminating Previous Agreemt with Accion East, Inc. for Management of the Access to Capital Program, which Termination Agreemnt Auth the City to Accept Lump Sum Pymnt from the Company in Amt Equal to 92 percent of the Outstanding Loan Balances of Loans Issued by Company Utilizing City Funds pursuant to Access to Capital Program; Apv & Adopt Access to Capital Program Underwriting Guidelines; Auth OED to Disburse the Funds Approp hereby in Accordance with Terms & Conditions of the Access to Capital Program; Amend Sec 126.602 (Access to Capital), Pt 6A (Small Business Capital, Bonding, & Outreach Prog), Chap 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code. (BT 18-94) (Sawyer) ( Request of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                Kirk Wendland

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet         

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Pg. 1, line 27 and pg. 3, line 30: insert “principal” after “loan”

2. Pg. 2, line 17: insert “(OED)” after Development

 

 

 

28.  2018-578

ORD Declaring Parcel RE No.000971-1250, 16551 Village Green Dr. North to be surplus to the needs of the city; waiving Sec 122.424 (Appraisal/Assessed Value over $25,000) Subpart B, Pt 4 of Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code. Allow for the Conveyance of the Subj Parcel to Sharon L. Bennett, previous owner of record, for amount of all delinquent taxes, together with interest & costs, due the date of conveyance in accordance with Sec. 197.592, F.S. (McCain) (Dist. 12-Carter) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 9/11/18

 

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

 

    9/4/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                           Renee Hunter

 

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

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS:  Amend/Approve       

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

Strike last sentence of Section 2

 

 

 

29.  2018-579

ORD Approp $1,050,200 within Solid Waste Disposal SubFund to Address Shortage in Contract Disposal Operations at Trail Ridge Landfill.  (BT 18-093) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    9/4/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                               Will Williams

 

    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          TEU: Approve

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

30.  2018-580

ORD Apv Collective Bargain Agreemt bet City & Jacksonville Supervisors Assn (JSA), Representing Approx. 440 members for 10/1/17 thru 9/30/20. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                   Todd Norman

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          

 

Kim Taylor explained that the exhibits being removed are summaries of the highlights (but not all) of the changes in the bargaining agreements.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 5-0

1. Remove all references to Exhibit 1 in the bill

2. Remove Exhibit 1

 

 

31.  2018-581

ORD Apv Collective Bargain Agreemt bet City & American Federation of State (AFSCME), County & Municipal Employees Representing Approx. 2,000 members, including Part-time employees for 10/1/17 thru 9/30/20. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                         Todd Norman

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet         

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Remove all references to Exhibit 1 in the bill

2. Remove Exhibit 1

 

 

32.  2018-582

ORD Apv Collective Bargain Agreemt bet City & Communications Workers of America (CWA), Representing Approx. 360 members for 10/1/17 thru 9/30/20. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                           Todd Norman

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet     

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Remove all references to Exhibit 1 in the bill

2. Remove Exhibit 1

 

 

33.  2018-83

ORD Apv Collective Bargain Agreemt bet City & Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA), Representing Approx. 320 members for 10/1/17 thru 9/30/20. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/11/18

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: F                                                                               Todd Norman

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet    

 

 AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Remove all references to Exhibit 1 in the bill

2. Remove Exhibit 1

 

 

 

34.  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                 CM Dennis

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

Chairman Anderson noted that Council Member Gulliford had requested that the bill be deferred in his absence until he could be present for the debate, which Council Member Dennis agreed. He does want a full debate and a vote on the issue.

 

DEFER

 

 

35.  2018-601

RESO Expressing the City's Support for the Appl by Rebuilding Ex-Offenders Successfully through Opportunities, Rehabilitation, & Education, Inc.to participate in the FL Community Contribution Tax Credit Prog for Purposes of Providing Affordable Housing Opportunities to Low-to-Moderate Income Citizens. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)

 

1. 8/29/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    9/4/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                             CM Dennis

 

    9/5/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary          NCSPHS: Approve

 

Council Member Dennis explained the certification request and urged support for the bill. In response to a question from Council Member Boyer about whether the organization has any experience with providing low income housing, Mr. Dennis said that this will be the organization’s first foray in that field, but board members of the organization have previous experience in that area.

Ms. Boyer asked for research on the corporate entity and its officers to ensure that they are in good standing with the City (no outstanding taxes, liens, etc.). Peggy Sidman said that the state program vets the qualifications of the applicant; the City’s only responsibility is to verify compliance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

 

Council Member Morgan requested to be added as a co-sponsor.

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

36.  2018-619

 

 

ORD Approp $49,962.00 from State of FL, Dept of State, Div of Historical Resources to contract with a Professional Historical Preservation Specialist/Consultant to conduct a Historical Resources Survey update & submit 5 Nominations to National Register of Historical Places, Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept. (BT 18-096) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

37.  2018-620

 

 

ORD Granting Meridian Waste Florida, LLC a Nonresidential Solid Waste Collection & Transportation Franchise Pursuant to Chapt 380 (Solid Waste Mgmt), Part 6; Providing Oversight by Solid Waste Div of Dept of Public Works. (McCain) (Introduced by Council President Pursuant to Chapt 380, Ord Code)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          TEU: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

38.  2018-621

 

 

 

ORD Apv & Auth Lease Agreemt with Mailvai Washington Kids Foundation, Inc. (MWKF), for use of certain parcel within Emmett Reed Pk, for purpose of allowing MWKF to construct, operate, and maintain a Teen Center, said lease and use agreement being for a term commencing upon execution of the lease and use agreement and expiring May 31, 2035, with 4 Five-Year Renewal Options. Providing for City Oversight by Dept of Parks, Recreation and Community Svcs.  (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

39.  2018-622

 

 

ORD Apv Isle of Palms Special Dist Amended FY 2018/2019 Budget. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

Bill Summary         

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

40.  2018-623

 

 

 

 

ORD Declaring Propty Surplus (R.E. Numbers 054641-0000, 054647-0000, 054648-0000, 054649-0000 and 054650-0000) , Propty on Davis St North btwn 4th St West and 3rd St West; Providing Sale of surplus propty; Waiving provisions of Sec 122.423 (Appraisal at or Below $25,000), Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Ord Code to allow direct sale of parcels to St. Stephen's African Methodist Episcopal Church, Inc. owner of Propty adjacent to R.E. Number 054641-0000, at the assessed value of $10,587 for R.E. #054641-0000, $5,293 for R.E. #054647-0000, $5,293 for R.E. #054648-0000, $5,293 for R.E. #054649-0000, and $11,797 for R.E. #054650-0000 to allow for future expansion of the church. (District 7-R. Gaffney) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM R. Gaffney)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

 

 

Bill Summary          NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

41.  2018-624

 

 

ORD Apv Subordination of City Drainage Utility Interests to FDOT along the Arlington Expressway Svc Rd needed for Construction of Crosswalk along Arlington Expressway Svc Rd near Alderman Rd in front of the Arlington Eagle Apts. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          TEU: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

42.  2018-625

 

 

ORD Auth a Traffic Control Agreemt with Highland Glen Owners' Assn, Inc., Provide Authorization for JSO to Enforce Highland Glen Neighborhood's 20 MPH Speed Limit. (Johnston) (Introduced by CP Bowman)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary          NCSPHS:  2nd        TEU: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

43.  2018-626

 

 

 

ORD Approp $107,572.47 from Gen Capital Projs Rsv to Marine Fire Station #39 - Dock Repair & Facilities Capital Maintenance Gov't to Repair docks at Marine Fire Station No. 39 to partially fund the replacement of an HVAC Roof-top Unit at SOE; Amend 2019-2023 CIP to increase funding for Projs "Marine Fire Station #39 - Dock Repair/Replace" & Facilities Capital Maintenance - Gov't.  (BT 18-101) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

44.  2018-627

 

 

ORD Approp 1st Yr Disbursement of $398,000.00 of a 5 Yr SAMHSA Grant from U.S. Dept of Health & Human Svcs to expand and enhance quality and/or intensity of Adult Drug Court Svcs.  Providing Oversight by Dir of the Problem Solving Courts. (BT 18-097) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

45.  2018-628

 

 

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with The Brick Coffee House, Inc. and any renewal options, said lease being for a term of  5-Yr Term with 2 options to Renew for 5-Yr Terms, Initial Base Rent of $16.00/Sq Ft & Operating Costs at $4.55/Sq Ft & 3% Annual Escalation Rate; Designate Oversight by Public Works Real Estate Div;  (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet         

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

46.  2018-629

 

 

 

ORD Approp $2,135,500.00 ($1,601,625.00 from FEMA & 25% City Match of $533,875.00  from Gen Fund Fund Balance) for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Prog Group to Retrofit 24 Fire Station Bldgs through the purchase  and installation of Emerg Generator Systems to Reduce and/or mitigate damage that might otherwise occur from severe weather or other hazards; Designate Oversight by the Emerg Management Div. (BT 18-099) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

47.  2018-630

 

 

 

ORD Auth Execution of a (1) Redev Agreemt bet City, DIA & ACE JAX, LLC; (2) Quitclaim deed conveying a city-owned parcel of land to the Developer at the cost of $1.00; (3) Loan Documents and related agreements to Support Renovation of Jones Furniture Bldg located at 520 N. Hogan St and an Adjacent Bldg located at 502 N. Hogan St. (collectively, "the Buildings"); Auth a Downtown Historic Preservation and Revitalization Trust Fund Grant of $1,500,000 to Developer, to Be Approp by Subsequent Legislation auth a Downtown Economic Dev Fund Loan in amt of $750,000 with a term of 21 yrs in connection with proj; Waiving Provisions of Chapt 122, (Public Propty, Pt 4, Real Propty, Subpart C, Community Redev Real Propty Dispositions), Ord Code to authorize sale of City owned Real Propty without appraisal to Developer at less than fair market value; Desig the DIA as Contract Monitor for Redev Agreement and related agreemts; Oversight of Proj by the Public Works Dept. (Sawyer) (Req of DIA)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/25/18

 

1. 9/11/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

 

Bill Summary          Fact Sheet          NCSPHS: 2nd

 

2nd and Rerefer

 

 

Chairman Anderson thanked Mike Weinstein for his years of service to the City and the Finance Committee as he retires shortly. In response to a question from Council Member Love, Mr. Weinstein said that the Fitch bond rating agency has increased its rating on the City’s revenue bonds from AA to AAA. Other committee members expressed their gratitude to Mr. Weinstein for his career of public service and for his honesty and cooperative spirit with the Council. Mr. Weinstein said that the three highlights of his public career were the awarding of the NFL franchise to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the city being awarded Super Bowl 39, and last year’s pension reform package.

 

In response to a question from Council Member Boyer, Kim Taylor said that $64,550 remains in the Council Contingency Fund. Ms. Boyer asked whether filing a bill at next Tuesday’s meeting would encumber that funding for use because the bill was filed in FY17-18 or whether it would lapse into fund balance at the end of the year because the bill was not yet passed. Peggy Sidman said that she would retrieve correspondence among the OGC, Council Auditor’s Office and Budget Office at the end of last fiscal year on that specific topic. Teresa Eichner said that if carry-over language is included in the bill, it would be carried over.

 

Council Member Gaffney said that he has been approached by a not-for-profit requesting funding for roof repairs at Old Stanton High School on Ashley Street. Ms. Boyer said that funding for capital improvements to private buildings is not a normal practice, but there may be several ways to approach assisting the organization, all of which will likely require additional legislation. Mr. Gaffney will schedule a noticed meeting tomorrow to discuss how to use the remaining Council Contingency funds. Several members expressed a preference to allocate it to additional Kids Hope Alliance crime prevention grants as the highest current priority.

 

 

 

Jeff Clements, Council Research Division

jeffc@coj.net   904-630-1405

Posted 9.18.18   5:30 p.m.