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FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

 

MEETING MINUTES

 

 

 

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Tape No.________________________

9:30 AM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Carol Owens, Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Garrett Dennis, Chair

Legislative Assistant: Crystal Shemwell

Danny Becton, Vice Chair

Council Auditor: Kyle Billy

Lori Boyer

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

Katrina Brown

Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman

Reggie Brown

Administration: Allison Korman Shelton

Reggie Gaffney

Asst. Council Auditor: Kim Taylor

Matt Schellenberg

 

 

 

                        Meeting Convened: 9:30                    Meeting Adjourned: 11:46

 

 

 

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:

C/M Bowman (arr. 10:01) - 2018-1

 

 

Council Auditor Kyle Billy to discuss Reports:

#804: Audit of Indigent Care Agreement with Shands

#805: Building Inspection Division Audit

 

 

Update on Roofing Permits from Hurricane Irma

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

 

 

 

Tom Goldsbury, Chief of the Building Inspection Division, distributed statistics on the number and amount of permits issued for roofing repairs and certain electrical repairs since Hurricane Irma hit in September 2017. The total number of roofing permits issued from September 11 through December 31, 2017 was 6,679 for which 124 hurricane-related permit refunds have been requested ($18,530). Fourteen electrical repair permit refunds have been requested valued at $840. In response to a question from Council Member Becton, Mr. Goldsbury recounted that he had heard from roofing contractors that they were addressing repairs due to Hurricane Matthew in 2016 well into the summer of 2017, so it’s very possible that there are property owners who have not yet engaged a roofer and pulled a permit for their Irma-related damages. He suggested that the deadline be extended for an additional period to allow all eligible property owners to hear about the refund program and make application. Council Member Katrina Brown felt that the best way to reach applicable property owners was to send a letter to the address for which each permit was pulled and for the administration to help pay the cost of those mail-outs so that council members don’t have to deplete their postage accounts to do mailings to their constituents. Council Member Gaffney requested a list of all relevant roofing and electrical permits issued in his district. Mr. Goldsbury said that he needed clarity from the committee about any extension of the program and other conditions before he could develop a new notification process and determine potential costs.

 

Motion (Becton): the Finance Committee will introduce legislation to extend the deadline for refunds of roofing and electrical permits for Hurricane Irma damage to June 30, 2018 (with a refund application deadline of July 30) and to require that the City send a letter to the owner of each property for which a permit was pulled informing them of the availability of the refund; the bill will be filed for emergency approval on introduction – approved unanimously.

 

Council Auditor Kyle Billy reviewed the findings of two recently released audits.

#804: Audit of Indigent Care Agreement with Shands Jacksonville: the audit found that Shands is generally operating in compliance with the indigent care contract, although a few calculation errors were noted and there were some minor issues with income verification and Medicaid eligibility determination. Shands agreed to make all recommended changes/improvements as identified by the Council Auditor. The City’s contribution to Shands for indigent care was $26.75 million; the cost of the indigent care provided by the hospital was $58 million. He reported that the City administration has indicated that it will adopt the report’s recommendation that the contract oversight agency (the City’s Finance and Administration Department) perform monthly reviews of a sampling of bills submitted under the contract to ensure proper compliance.

 

#805: Building Inspection Division Audit: the audit found that inspection fees generally appeared to be properly assessed, collected and deposited, but there were some issues with waivers of re-inspection fees, fee adjustments without supporting documentation, failure to double permit fees for violators, and incomplete or inconsistent escrow account applications. Excess computer access rights was identified (as is found in many audits), and there were issues with security of and accounting for citation books. In response to a question from Council Member Katrina Brown, Chief of Building Inspection Tom Goldsbury explained the processes for inspections and the degree of latitude exercised by inspectors with regard to cancelling inspections, approving partial inspections, and charging re-inspection fees.

 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

DEFER

At request of

CM Crescimbeni

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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

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

 

 

 

DEFER

At the request of DIA

 
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

 

 

 

DEFER

At the request of the Administration

 
3.  2017-519

ORD Apv Settlemt of Claims in Trial Proceedings arising from "695 Investment Group, LLC v. City of Jacksonville, FL, Case No. 3:16-CV-1221-J-32JRK,", U.S. Dist Court for Middle Dist of FL. (Feiser) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/8/17

 

1. 7/25/2017 CO  Introduced: F

 

    8/1/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/8/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet

 

DEFER

 

 

 

DEFER

 

At the request of CM Gulliford

 
4.  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

 

 

 

 

DEFER

At the request of the Administration

 
5.  2017-665

ORD-MC Repealing Sec 123.102 (Fees Established), Ord Code, & Creating New Sec 123.102 (Fees Established), Chapt 123 (Public Fees); Amend following Secs & Chapts to Remove Fee Amts & Provide an Online Webpage Address: 124.108 (Maps, Plats, Manuals, Books & Real Estate Records), Chapt 124 (Public Fees); Chapt 158 (Emerg & Nonemerg Med Transp Svcs); Sec 191.104 (Permit Appl), Chapt 191 (Spec Events & A Philip Randolph Entertainmt Dist); Sec 250.107 (Fees & Charges), 250.517 (Types of Permits, Fees & Charges) Part 5 (Downtown Sidewalk Vendors & Open Air Market), 250.905 (Permit Fee), Part 9 (Sidewalk Cafes); 250.1103 (Ice Cream Truck Operator Permits) Chapt 250 (Misc Business Regs); Sec 307.208 (Fees Established), Chapt 307 (Historic Preservation & Protection); Part 4 (Permits), Chapt 320 (Gen Provisions), Title VIII (Constrn Regs & Bldg Codes); Chapt 462 (Animals); Sec 518.560 (Maint of Structure Exteriors), Chapt 518 (Jax Downtown Propty Maint Code); Sec 650.413 (Schedule of Fees), Chapt 650 (Comprehensive Planning for Future Dev); Chapt 655 (Concurrency & Mobility Mgmt System); Chapt 656 (Zoning Code); Sec 667.109 (Fees & Charges), Chapt 667 (Park Vending); Sec 744.101 (Acceptance & Naming of New Streets; R/W Requiremts; Changing Names; Constrn Inspection Svc Fees), Chapt 744 (Street Constrn Regs); & Chapt 802 (Public Parking). (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/10/17

 

1. 9/26/2017 CO  Introduced: F

 

    10/3/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/10/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet             

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

WITHDRAW

At the request of CM R. Brown

 
6.  2017-675

RESO Urging the Administration to Terminate the Services Contract with Accion East Inc for Consultant Svcs for Mgmt of the City's Access to Capital Prog. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM R. Brown) (Co-Sponsored by K. Brown)

 

1. 9/26/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    10/2/2017 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                       

 

    10/3/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/10/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                NCSPHS: Withdraw

 

Council Member K. Brown asked the Council Auditor’s Office to review the operation of the Access to Capital program when it was operated by the City and said that she would hold a noticed meeting to discuss the community’s needs in this area.

 

WITHDRAW 6-0

 

 

 

 

AMEND

 

 

 

 
7.  2017-758

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 37 (Ofc of the Sheriff), Part 1 (Organization), Secs 37.102 (Unclassified Appointmts), 37.104.1 (Div of Continuous Improvemt), 37.105 (Dept of Patrol & Enforcemt), 37.106 (Dept of Police Svcs), 37.107 (Dept of Corrections), 37.109 (Dept of Investigations & Homeland Security) & 37.110 (Dept of Personnel & Prof Standards). (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/28/17

 

1. 11/14/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,R

 

    11/20/2017 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/21/2017 R Read 2nd & Rerefer;    11/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/28/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, R

 

    1/2/2018 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0                              Sheriff Mike Williams

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet

 

Council Member K. Brown praised the Sheriff’s Office for its diversity in hiring in the past year. She asked Undersheriff Pat Ivey or a representative to attend a noticed meeting next Monday to discuss illegal dumping issues and the potential use of cameras to combat that practice. Council Member Boyer posed several questions to JSO Budget Officer Bill Clement about the fiscal impacts of the changes in the current and next fiscal year.

 

-          As amended the number of Assistant Chiefs will increase from 20 to 22

-          Per the Sheriff’s office the positions created with this reorganization will cost $196,651.88 in FY 17/18. These costs will be covered by any remaining funds left within the Health Services Division and absorbed within the Sheriff’s budget.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

1. At the request of the Sheriff’s Office reduce the number of proposed new Assistant Chiefs by one

2. Attach organizational chart

 

 

 

DEFER

At the request of

CM K. Brown

 

 

 

 
8.  2017-769

ORD Auth a Municipal Code Enforcement Board Lien & Contractor Abatement Lien Accrued Interest Waiver Amnesty Prog. (Teal) (Introduced by CM K. Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/28/17

 

1. 11/14/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    11/20/2017 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/21/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/28/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                NCSPHS: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

AMEND

 
9.  2017-794

ORD-MC Amend Sec 111.546 (Mobility Fee Zone Spec Rev Fund), Ord Code, to Specify that the Mobility Fee is to be Placed into the Acct corresponding with the Mobility Zone in which the Dev will occur; Amend Chapt 655 (Concurrency & Mobility Mgmt System), Sec 655.504 (Re-Evaluation of Mobility Fee Formula Factors) to change the Timeframe for Re-Evaluation from every 5 Yrs to a Timeframe that coincides with the North Fla TPO Long Range Transp Plan; Amend Sec 655.505 (Deposit of Mobility Fees; Mobility Zones & Approp of Mobility Fees) to allow up to 20% of the Roadway Portion of a Mobility Fee to be utilized for certain Intersec Improvemts. (Reed) (Req of Mayor)

LUZ PH - 1/17/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/18 & 1/23/18

 

1. 11/28/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F,LUZ

 

    12/4/2017 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/5/2017 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    12/5/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/12/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, LUZ

 

3. 1/9/2018 CO PH Addnl 1/23/18                                            Laurie Santana

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet              TEU: Amend/App

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

1. Correct formatting pg. 3, line 31 “The”

2. Correct section reference pg. 4, line 11

3. Require Plan update within one year following North Florida TPO Plan and no less than once every 10 years

 

 

DEFER

Due to LUZ public hearing on 2/6/18

 

 

 

 

 
10.  2017-804

ORD-MC Amend Chapt 656 (Zoning Code) Sec 656.1337 (Sports & Entertainmt Complex Sign Overlay Zone), Ord Code, to Auth Advertisemts in the Sports & Entertainmt Complex relating to a Promoter or Sponsor of Events using said Complex Venues; Auth Digital signs in said Overlay Zone; Designate Oversight by the Sports & Entertainmt Ofc. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)

LUZ PH - 2/6/18

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18 & 2/13/18

 

1. 11/28/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F,LUZ

 

    12/4/2017 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/5/2017 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer;    12/5/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/12/2017 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F, LUZ

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                   NCSPHS: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

 

WITHDRAW

At the request of the Administration

 
11.  2017-812

ORD Auth Interlocal Agreemt with Jax Port Auth for Constrn of a Stormwater Facility & Related Infrastructure; Designate Oversight by the Engineering & Constrn Mgmt Div of the Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/12/17

 

1. 11/28/2017 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    12/4/2017 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/5/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/12/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEU

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                 TEU: Withdraw

 

WITHDRAW 6-0

 

 

 

DEFER

At the request of DIA

 

 
12.  2017-813

ORD Auth Amendmt One to Option Agreemt with Mainstreet CV 76 S. Laura St, LLC; Designate Oversight by DIA. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/12/17

 

1. 11/28/2017 CO  Introduced: F

 

    12/5/2017 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/12/2017 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet        

 

DEFER

 

 

AMEND

 
13.  2017-843

ORD Approp $174,806.67 from Tax Collector's Fund Balance to fund Build Out Costs & Rent for Remainder of FY 2017-2018 for Addnl 1,000 Sq Ft Space at Neptune Beach Branch of the Tax Collector's Ofc, & for Necessary Equipmt for 2 new ADA Accessible Stations & Driver's License Exam Equipmt; Auth 1st Amend to Lease Agreemt (Building) with Tradewinds Plaza, LLC, for the Addnl Space; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept Real Estate Div. (BT 18-024) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/18

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    1/2/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F     Michael Corrigan / Sherry Hall

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                  TEU: Amend/App

 

Given the Tax Collector’s request to utilize fund balance, this will reduce the recommended recapture to the General Fund/ GSD from the Tax Collector

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

1. Attach revised Lease Agreement Amendment to reflect occupancy date of 3/1/18

2. Attach revised BT to reflect change in occupancy date

3. Correct amount in bill to $173,073.31

4. Include rentals amount pg. 2, line 10

 

 

AMEND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
14.  2017-844

ORD Approp U.S. Dept of Justice Grant of $997,956 for the Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy & Implementation Prog: Implementation of BWC Progs for Extra-Large Agcys. (BT 17-009) (BT 18-025) (McCain) (Req of Sheriff)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/18

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    1/2/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                               Bill Clement

 

    1/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                  NCSPHS: Amend/App

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

1. Correct BT number in title of bill

2. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 to correct BT

3.  Place on file the revised document to correct order of pages

 

 

 

AMEND

 
15.  2017-845

ORD Approp $500,000 Fla Dept of State, Div of Cultural Affairs, Cultural Grant for Lighting, Weight Room & Museum Improvemts at James P. Small Park; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2018-2019; Auth Agreemt with Fla Dept of State; Designate Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept. (BT 18-026) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/18

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    1/2/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                 Daryl Joseph

 

    1/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                 NCSPHS: Amend/App

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Page 1, line 6 and Page 2, line 3: insert “facilities” after “Cultural”

2. Page 1, line 18: insert “of” after “Department”

3. Page 2, line 16: delete “new” and insert “renovated”

4. Page 2, line 21: correct section 4 title

5. Page 2, line 27: make lowercase “of”

 

 

AMEND

 

 

 

 
16.  2017-846

ORD Transferring $53,274.74 from the Court Costs $65 Fee F.S. 939.185 - Prof Svcs Acct to the Court Costs $65 Fee F.S. 939.185 - Personnel Costs Acct in order to Transfer a Teen Court Secretary Position from the Teen Courts Prog Trust Fund to the Judicial Support Activity to assist the Violations Hearing Officer with the Case Load. (BT 18-028) (RC 18-051) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/18

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    1/2/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                       Charles Patterson

 

    1/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet               NCSPHS: Amend/App

 

In response to a question from Council Member Boyer, Chuck Patterson of the Court Administration office stated that an unfilled position is being transferred from Teen Court to Judicial Support and there is no fiscal impact from the change.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

Correct to and from account names throughout bill

 

 

 

AMEND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
17.  2017-847

ORD Approp $85,000 from Gen Fund/Gen Svc Dist Fund Balance ($80,000 from JSO Patrol Admin & $5,000 from Judgment, Claims & Losses) to fund Settlemt of Lawsuit Alleging Age Discrimination & Disability Discrimination; Apv Settlemt of Claims, Including Atty's Fees & Court Costs, in Trial Proceedings of Martin Chapman v. The City of Jacksonville, Case No. 3:17-CV-799-J-39-JRK, U.S. Dist Court for Middle Dist of Fla. (Safi) (Req of Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/18

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    1/2/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                    Tiffiny Douglas Safi

 

    1/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                  NCSPHS: Amend/App

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

Correct funding source to remove reference to General Fund/GSD Fund Balance

 

 

 

AMEND

 

 
18.  2017-848

ORD Approp $687,000 from Tourist Dev Council Contingency Acct for 1-time Funding to Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc, for Gen & Event Advertising/Promotion Efforts & Promotion of the African Forest Exhibit; Auth Grant Contract with Jax Zoo; Designate Oversight by TDC. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/18

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    1/2/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer                                                                            CM Boyer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F                                             

 

Bill Summary                NCSPHS: Amend/App

 

Council Member Boyer stated that the TDC had recommended this appropriation to benefit the most popular tourist attraction in Jacksonville. In response to a question from Council Member Becton, Assistant Council Auditor Kim Taylor reported that the balance in the TDC Contingency Account after this appropriation would be $1,563,000. Council Member Boyer stated that any expenditures from the TDC Contingency and Development Accounts must be approved by Council. She also briefly explained the allowable uses of the TDC funds. Tony Vecchio, Executive Director of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, reminded the committee that the zoo is owned by the City and any privately-funded improvements become the City’s property. He said the City’s annual operating subsidy of $1 million now represents only 5% of the zoo’s $20 million operating budget.

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

Include in contract provisions:

1. Distribution of ¼ of funds at the end of each quarter

2. Include special provision that final $50,000 is contingent upon opening of African Exhibit

3. If year-end financial audit shows less than total City funding is spent, difference is to be returned to the City of Jacksonville

 

 

 

 

DEFER at the request of CM Boyer

 
19.  2017-850

ORD Amend FY 2017-2018 Budget for Tourist Dev Council by Substituting a Revised Schedule W to Ordinance 2017-504-E (Budget), to amend Several Budget Line Items under Marketing & Convention Sales. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Boyer)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/18

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: F

 

    1/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

Bill Summary  

 

DEFER           

 

 

20.  2017-851

 

 

DEFER

At the request of the Administration

 

ORD Apv the 2018 Affordable Housing Inventory List; Auth Exceptions to Sec 122.463(a), Ord Code, for Removal of 535 Basswood St from the List; Designate said Parcel as Surplus & Auth Conveyance at No Cost to 2nd Mile Ministries, Inc. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/18

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    1/2/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                NCSPHS: Defer

 

DEFER

 

 

AMEND

1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 to include Notice of Public Hearing

2. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 to include written report from hearing officer on the public hearing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
21.  2017-859

RESO Apv Issuance by Capital Trust Agcy of its Revenue Bonds of $9,500,000 to Finance or Refinance, including thru Reimbursemt, Costs of Acquisition & Dev of certain Educational Facilities in Jax. (Petrie) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Revenue Code by DIA -

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

    1/2/2018 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer                                          Kirk Wendland

 

    1/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                 NCSPHS: Amend/App

 

Council Member Boyer expressed hesitancy to support the bill because of her concerns about pedestrian safety associated with the proposed charter school and wondered if the City had any leverage through the approval of the use of these bond funds to require or incentivize the school’s developer to construct safety improvements at the site. She wants to have the Planning Department examine a site plan for the school and make any recommendations for needed safety improvements. She noted that the Council is not required to approve the request for use of the funds in Jacksonville and may wish to use that fact to negotiate concessions from the school developer that the City cannot mandate otherwise. Council Member Becton noted that state law regarding charter schools is very stringent and prohibits local governments from imposing any conditions on charter schools that are not applicable to public schools.

 

A motion to DEFER  was approved 7-0

 

 

AMEND

 

 
22.  2017-860

ORD Auth 1st Amend to Franchise Agreemt with Buckeye Terminals, LLC; Designate Oversight by Planning Dev Dept, Dev Svcs Div. (Teal) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/18

 

1. 12/12/2017 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

    1/2/2018 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/4/2018 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2018 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F                                                      

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                 TEU: Amend/App

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

1. Correct combined fee amounts for first and last year in bill

2. Clarify initial fee is for FY 2017/18 and final fee for FY 2037/38 in bill for both pipelines

3. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 to identify Revised Exhibit A and show first payments are for FY 2017/18

 

 

 

Amendments

 

See Auditor’s attachment on page 12

 
23.  2018-1

RESO Auth Economic Dev Agreemt with Project Volt supporting Creation of Company's Operations in Jax; Recommend Apv by Fla Dept of Economic Opportunity as a QTI Business with a High Impact Sector Bonus; Evidence City Local Financial Support of $800,000 under the QTI Tax Refund Prog with State Match of $3,200,000 for total of $4,000,000 for 800 Jobs; Auth a REV Grant of $23,800,000; 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. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: F                                                   Kirk Wendland

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet

 

In response to a question from Council Member Boyer, Office of Economic Development Director Kirk Wendland explained the proposed amendment changing “capital” investment to “project” investment, which has to do with application to financed improvements. Ms. Boyer asked the General Counsel’s Office to confirm that that change in language doesn’t have any impact on what investments qualify for coverage under the City’s REV grant. Ms. Boyer also asked for clarification of how this project impacts the City’s contract with Hillwood for development of Cecil Commerce Center and whether the revenue sharing provision between Hillwood and the City could act as a secondary incentive to Project Volt in the form of a means to reduce the rental fee. Council Member Becton posed questions about the project’s return on investment figures compared to other recent projects. Council Member Becton talked about the expected spinoff effects from supplier companies locating in the area to serve the company and the positive impact on imports through the Port of Jacksonville. He said it is the biggest manufacturing project the City has ever considered for incentives, will be highly robotic and automated, and supports the growth of solar energy in Florida and the Southeast. Council Member Katrina Brown urged the company to hold hiring fairs in the minority community. Chairman Dennis asked about local hiring versus existing company employees coming to town from other locations. He also asked for clarification of how much JSEB participation can be expected; the 5% figure is a goal, not a hard and fast requirement. Ms. Brown urged the City to identify JSEB contractors who can handle various types of commonly needed work (i.e. landscaping, concrete, painting, etc.).

 

NOTE: The State has allowed a wage requirement waiver for the Project. The waiver has reduced the annual average wage requirement from 115% to 100%

 

 

AMEND/APPROVE 7-0

1.       Pg. 2, line 23 remove “over” since salaries are at 100%

2.      Revise average salary for QTI to $45,562 in bill, Exhibit 1 and On File

3.      Place revised agreement On File to:

a)      Include address and RE# of project parcel

b)      Remove reference to Metropolitan Statistical Area

c)       Correct JSEB 5% participation requirement to $1,230,000

d)      Add JSEB clarification that Company has sole discretion in determining vendors and subcontractors

e)      Change term of “capital” investment to “project” investment

f)       Allows company to receive incentives from its landlord related to existing buildings if any are in place

g)      Revise QTI-related language to more closely align with the State Agreement

h)      Attach Exhibit B (Improvements) to the development agreement

i)        Include various technical/clerical clarifications

 

 

 

24.  2018-3

 

2nd

ORD Approp $290,000 from Sisters Creek Park Maint & Improvemts Trust Fund as Addnl Funding to "Sisters Creek Marina/Boat Ramp Proj; Amend Ord 2017-505-E (CIP) to reflect change to said Proj. (BT 18-033) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                 NCSPHS: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

25.  2018-4

 

2nd

ORD Approp $100,000 from Deappropriated CIP Projs - SF 322 to Mosquito Control - GSD as Addnl Funding to Purchase a Mosquito Control Helicopter. (BT 18-034) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet               NCSPHS: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

26.  2018-6

 

2nd

ORD Approp $210,000 from Authorized Capital Projs & $210,000 from Summit Constrn Management Group, Inc (SCMG) for Installation of a Traffic Signal at the Intersec of Old St Augustine Rd & Livingston Rd; Provide for Reverter of Funds; Amend Ord 2017-505-E (CIP) to fund "Traffic Sign-Old St Aug Rd/Livingston Rd"; Apv Signalization Agreemt with SCMG to Memorialize the Shared Responsibilities of the Parties for Design & Installation of Signal related to Dev known as "River City Science Charter School"; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 6-Schellenberg) (Grandin) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                   TEU: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

27.  2018-7

 

2nd

ORD Approp $62,540.03 from Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund (Ord Fund - 15 F) for Site Prep & Planting of 8 Phoenix Date Palms in Downtown Jax (4 along Riverside Ave, 2 along Adams St W, 1 along Forsyth St W & 1 along Monroe St), & 5 Phoenix Date Palms on Harts Rd Medians bet Dunn Ave & 10901 Harts Rd; Procuremt Directive Utilizing the Continuing Contract of Davey Tree Service; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Gaffney)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary                TEU: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

28.  2018-8

 

2nd

ORD Auth Project Partnership Agreemt with Dept of the Army for Big Fishweir Creek Proj; Designate Oversight by Engineering & Constrn Mgmt Div of Public Works. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                NCSPHS: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

29.  2018-9

 

2nd

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

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary                 Fact Sheet                  TEU: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

30.  2018-10

 

2nd

ORD Auth (1) Conveyance to FDOT of Parcel 108 thru a City Quitclaim Deed for the FDOT University Blvd Intersecs Improvemt Proj; (2) Subordination of Utilitity Easemts to FDOT for the Proj; (3) Subordination of R/W's to FDOT for the Proj; (4) Grant of Perpetual Easemt to FDOT for the Proj & (5) Grant of Temp Constrn Easemts to FDOT for the Proj; Designate Oversight by Real Estate Div of Public Works Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                 TEU: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

31.  2018-11

 

2nd

ORD Restating Intent of the Council that a Redev Agcy for what is now known as "King/Soutel Crossing" was previously created, that since 2008 the Agcy has been Comprised of the City Council Members, that a Community Redev Area was Defined & Amended over time, that a Trust Fund was Created to Receive Tax Increment Funds based on the 2008 Tax Year & the Area, & that a Community Redev Area Plan was Apvd in 2008; Providing Directive to Ofc of Gen Counsel to Revise Chapt 500 of the Jax Ord Code to Clarify the Powers, Procedure, & Legal Descriptions of the KingSoutel Crossing Community Redev Agcy, as well as the Jax Internatl Airport CRA & the Renew Arlington CRA. (Grandin) (Req of KingSoutel Crossing Community Redev Agcy Bd)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet               NCSPHS: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

 

 

32.  2018-12

 

2nd

ORD Apv 2017 Update to the 2008 KingSoutel Crossing Community Redev Area Plan. (Grandin) (Req of KingSoutel Crossing Agcy Bd)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary               Fact Sheet                NCSPHS: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

33.  2018-13

 

2nd

ORD Approp $547,115 from KingSoutel CRA Plan Authorized Projs - Rsvs to Soutel/King/TID/CRA Capital Projs - Other Constrn to fund the Gateway Soutel Norfolk Proj; Provide for Carryover to avoid Lapse if Proj not completed until 2020. (Grandin) (Req of KingSoutel Crossing Community Redev Agcy Bd)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet                  NCSPHS: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

34.  2018-20

 

2nd

ORD Auth Purchase & Sale Agreemt with CSX Transportation, Inc for Purchase of 4.13 Acres from CSX for total Price of $313,268; Designate Oversight by Real Estate Div of Public Works Dept. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: TEU,F

 

 

Bill Summary                 TEU: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

35.  2018-37

 

2nd

ORD re Jax Zoo Living Shoreline Proj; Repealing Ords 2012-438 & 2015-663-E; Approp $165,000 from Environmental Protection Fund to allow Environmental Protection Bd (EPB) to Sponsor & Contribute to the Proj; Auth Carryover of Funds to FY 2018-2019; Provide for Installmt Pymts to Onsite Environmental Consulting, LLC (OEC), the Recipient & Administrator of City Funds for Proj; Designate Oversight by EPB; Auth Agreemt with OEC; Invoke Exception of Sec 126.107(g) (Exemptions), Chapt 126 (Procuremt Code), Ord Code, to Direct Contract with OEC for Receipt & Admin of City Funds for Proj. (BT 17-114) (Fetner & Close) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

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

 

 

Bill Summary                Fact Sheet               NCSPHS: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

EMERGENCY

 

AMEND

 
36.  2018-38

ORD Amend Ord 2016-463-E by Revising Exhibits 1 & 3 re Proj Dev & Costs within the Proj for Phase 1 Dev of Lonnie Miller Regional Park; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM R. Brown)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F                             CM R. Brown/ Daryl Joseph

 

 

Bill Summary                NCSPHS: Emerg/Amend/App

This bill collapses the seven different projects at Lonnie Miller Regional Park into one project to provide budgetary flexibility amongst the projects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 


EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

Correct bill to identify project is for Phase II development

 

 

37.  2018-39

 

2nd

ORD Declaring Surplus Vehicles: 2004 Chevrolet C1500 ($6,250), 2010 Chevrolet Impala ($4,325), 2000 Ford F450 ($8,369 & 2004 Chevrolet C3500 ($8,200) & Auth Transfer to Town of Baldwin at No Cost; Designate Fleet Mgmt Div to Monitor actual use of said Propty; Provide for Reverter. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Carter)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/23/18

 

1. 1/9/2018 CO  Introduced: NCSPHS,F

 

Bill Summary                NCSPHS: 2nd

 

READ 2ND AND REREFER

 

 

Jeff Clements, Council Research Division

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