Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · October 20, 2020
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
9:30 AM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall & Virtual
Finance Committee
Matt Carlucci, Chair
Randy DeFoor, Vice Chair
Ron Salem, Pharm. D.
Brenda Priestly Jackson
Joyce Morgan
LeAnna Cumber
Scott Wilson
Legislative Assistant: Ladayija Nichols
Legislative Assistant: Crystal Shemwell
Council Auditor: Kim Taylor
Asst. Council Auditor: Phillip Peterson
Chief of Research: Jeff Clements
Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
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Item/File No. Title History
1. 2020-0112 ORD Auth 5th Amend to Mgmt.Svcs. Agreemt btwn City of Jax & Cecil
DEFER Field Golf Course, LLC Which: (1) Extends Term of Agreemt for 5
addtn’l Yrs; (2) Eliminates Base Fee & Percentage of Gross Revenues
At request of Payable to City in 2020; (3) Revises Pymt Schedule & Percentage of
CM White Gross Revenues Going Forward; (4) Deletes Existing Insur &
Indemnification Language & Replaces it with New Insur &
Indemnification Language; & (5) Updates Applicable Provisions
Regarding Public Records Laws; Prov Oversight by Parks Recreation &
Community Svcs. Dept. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM's White & Salem)
2/11/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
2/18/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/19/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/25/20 CO PH Read 2nd and Rereferred;NCSPHS,F
3/16/20 NCSPHS Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
3/17/20 F Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
3/24/20 CO Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 2/25/20
2. 2020-0181 ORD Auth Second Amend to Lease Agreement btwn City of Jax & Jax
DEFER Golf Management, LLC to Waive Annual Rent & Gross Revenue
Percentage Payment for Bent Creek Golf Course for 1 Yr to Allow
At request of the Funds to be Utilized by Jax Golf Management, LLC for Renovations of
Administration the Greens; Oversight by Dept of Parks, Recreation & Community
Services. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM Hazouri
3/10/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
3/16/20 NCSPHS Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
3/17/20 F Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
3/24/20 CO Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
4/6/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/7/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/14/20 CO PH Read 2nd and Rereferred; NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 3/24/20,
4/14/20
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3. 2020-0490 ORD Approp $15,000.00 ($7,500.00 from CSX Transportation, Inc.
DEFER (CSX) & $7,500.00 from the FL Dept of Transportation (FDOT) for
Closure of E. 59th St. Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing; Auth the
At request of the Mayor & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver the Stipulation of Parties
Administration for the Closure of E. 59th St. FDOT Crossing #621069K
Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing btwn City of Jax, CSX, & FDOT for
Permanent Closing of a Railroad-Highway Public Grade Crossing at E.
59th St.; Oversight by Dept of Public Works; Amend 2020-2024 5-Yr
Capital Improvemt Program Apv by Ord 2019-505-E to Provide Funding
for the Project Entitled “Railroad Crossings.” (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
8/11/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F
8/17/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/17/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/18/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/25/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS,TEU,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/20
4. 2020-0528 ORD-MC Amending Sec.108.507 (Representation of City Officials &
Scrivener's Employees in Civil Matters), Pt. 5 (Legal Svcs.),Chapt 108 (Central
Svcs.),Ord Code, to Include a Provision for Notice to the Office of
Contact: General Counsel if an Individual Intends to Seek Reimbursement for
CM Dennis Outside Counsel Attorney’s Fees from the City for Civil or Criminal
Actions; Provision Regarding rights Under FL Common Law &
Regarding Criminal Actions or Criminal Investigations. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Dennis)
8/25/20 CO Introduced: F, R
9/1/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/1/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/8/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;F,R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 9/8/20
Scrivener’s
1. Pg. 2, line 11: italicize “or investigation”
2. Pg. 3, lines 16-17: strike “on a yearly basis”
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5. 2020-0529 ORD-MC Amending Chapt 120 (General Employees & Correction
DEFER Officer Pension Plans & all Employees Defined Contribution Retirement
Plans), Pt. II (The General Employees Retirement Plan), Sec.120.206
At request of (Time Svc Retirement Benefit; Cost of Living Adjustments), Ord Code,
CM Dennis to Provide a 6 Month Window for Early Retirement as Follows: (1)
Retirement at the Age of 60 w/5 Yrs Credited Svc; (2) Retirement at the
Age of 55 w/10Yrs Credited Svc; & (3) Early Retirement w/20 Yrs.
Credited Svc with a Reduced Benefit; Providing for Codification
Instructions; Requirement of Actuarial Report; Requiring Collective
Bargaining Where Applicable.(Sawyer) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
8/25/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
8/31/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/31/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/1/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/1/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/8/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 9/8/20
6. 2020-0541 ORD Approp $798,124.00 in Northbank CRA Investmnt Pool Earnings
AMEND & Interest Income to Existing CRA Planned Auth Expenditure Programs
($300,000 to Urban Art, $250,000.00 to Loans, & $247,124.00 to Retail
Contact: Enhancement Program). (B.T. 20-071) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Guy Parola 8/25/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
8/31/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/1/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/8/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 9/8/20
AMENDMENT
1. Revise funding source to Northbank CRA fund balance transfer
2. Pg. 1, line 9 and pg. 2, line 3: correct amount to $248,124.00
3. Correct fiscal year of appropriation
4. Attach revised Exhibit 1 to attach corrected BT
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7. 2020-0559 ORD-MC Creating a New Chapt 797 (Local Option Vessel Registration
DEFER Fee), Ord Code, Adopting the Local Option Vessel Registration Fee
Permitted by State Law; Setting Effective Date of New Local Option
At request of Vessel Registration Fee as 1/1/21; Directing the Chief of Legislative
CM Dennis Svcs to Forward a Copy of the Ord Upon Enactment to the Tax
Collector & to the Mayors of Baldwin, Atlantic Beach, Jax Beach &
Neptune Beach; Directing the Tax Collector to Notify the State of
Imposition of the New Local Option Vessel Registration Fee. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Dennis)
9/8/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
9/14/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/14/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/15/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/15/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/22/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 9/22/20
8. 2020-0583 ORD Approp $69,792.00 from U.S. Dept of Justice, Bureau of Justice
AMEND Assistance, for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Prog. (B.T. 20-113)
(McCain) (Req of Sheriff)
Contact: 9/22/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Bill Clement 10/5/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/6/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/13/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20
AMENDMENT
1. Add language stating that funds will also be used for repairs and maintenance
2. Correct fiscal year of appropriation
Appropriates a continuation grant approved in 2019/20 budget that now requires further
Council approval based on timing of receipt of prior grant.
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9. 2020-0586 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, his Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute
AMEND & Deliver the Amended & Restated Use Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax
& SZH Hockey, LLC. for use of the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena,
Contact: located at 300 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd, Jax, FL 32202, by the Jax
Daryl Joseph Icemen Ice Hockey Team; Oversight by Sports & Entertainmnt Div of
Parks, Rec & Comm Svcs Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
(Co-Sponsored by CM Cumber)
9/22/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/5/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/6/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/13/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 5-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20
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AMENDMENT
Place revised Amended and Restated Use Agreement on File to correct team name,
facility manager name, and strike conflicting language (Section 4(b))
As amended and restated:
• Changes the expiration of the initial term from 6/30/21 to 6/30/25 with one 5 year
renewal option
• Mirrors ticket surcharge reduction authorized by Ord. 2018-709-E
• Adds language that $5 Club Amenity Fee will now be split equally between Team and
City/Facility Manager.
• Reduces Home Game License Fee for Friday games from $10,500 to $7,500
• Adds 1.5% annual increase to Home Game License Fees beginning in the second year
• $5 Club Amenity Fee will no longer apply to complimentary Arena Club tickets or
School Games
• Adds language that Team is responsible for any COVID-19 related costs, inclusive of
increased staffing and disinfecting costs
• Adds provision that Team receives a 30% discount off retail concession prices for a
suite utilized by the Team Owner or President of the Team for hockey games
• Authorizes the Team use of up to 50 parking spaces in Lot Z (maximum value of
$18,000 annually) in addition to 40 parking spaces currently authorized in West Lot
• Adds language that City and Team will share the cost of the first ice installation of the
season on a 50/50 basis
ESTIMATED FINANCIAL IMPACT TO CITY
• 50/50 split in Club Amenity Fee = $31K average annual loss
• Friday Home Game License Fee reduction = $36K annual loss
• 30% discount off retail concession prices utilized by Team owner or President = $5K
annual loss
• Removal of $5 Club Amenity Fee for complimentary Arena Club tickets = $56K average
annual loss
• Increase in Home Game License Fee Rebate to Team = $21K average annual loss
• 1.5% annual increase in Home Game License Fee = $9K average annual additional
revenue
• 50/50 split in first ice installation = $5K annual cost
• TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL IMPACT TO CITY = $145K average annual revenue loss
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10. 2020-0587 ORD Approp $100,000.00 from the Northwest Jax Economic Dev Fund
AMEND (NWJEDF), Interest Income, to the NWJEDF, Subsidies & Contributions
to Private Orgs, for Purpose of Providing Northwest Jacksonville
Contact: Business Infrastructure Grant (The “Big Grant”) to Phoenix Products,
Kirk Wendland LLC, to Support the Construction of New Administrative Bldg; Making
Certain Findings & Auth the Mayor, his Designee, & Corp Secretary to
Execute & Deliver for & on Behalf of the City, the Economic Dev
Agreement btwn the City & Company; Auth Apvl of Technical
Amendmnts by Executive Director of the Office of Economic Dev
(OED); Affirming the Proj’s Compliance with NWJEDF Guidelines Apvd
& Adopted by Ord 2016-779-E; Oversight by the OED.
(B.T. 20-118) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
9/22/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/5/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/6/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/13/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 5-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20
AMENDMENT
Correct fiscal year of appropriation
11. 2020-0588 ORD Auth the Mayor & Corp Secretary to Execute a 2nd Amendmnt to
AMEND the Contract with Jacksonville University to Renew the Contract for a
2nd Addnl Yr for Continuing Manatee Protection Studies for FY
Contact: 2020-2021, & to Include the Continuing Task for a Boater Speed Zone
CM Ferraro Compliance Study, Subject to Appropriation by City Council. (Grandin)
(Introduced by CM Ferraro) (Co-Sponsored by CM Morgan)
9/22/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, JWC
10/5/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/6/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/13/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F, JWC
10/14/20 JWC Amend/Approve 11-0
10/19/20 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 5-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20
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AMENDMENT
1. Pg. 1, lines 29 -30: strike “, and through Ordinance 2019-645-E”
2. Pg. 1, line 31: insert “amendment” after “contract”
3. Pg. 2, line 5: strike “competed” and insert “completed”
4. Pg. 2, line 16: strike “FY 19/21” and insert “FY 19/20”
5. Pg. 2, line 27: strike “October 2” and insert “October 3”
6. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 to
a. Correct term to October 4, 2020 through October 3, 2021
b. Correct fiscal year under Scope of Work Task 7
c. Update insurance and indemnification per Risk Management review
d. Correct scrivener’s errors
12. 2020-0590 ORD Approp $6,700.00 in Fund Balance from Environmental Protection
DEFER Fund (The “Fund”) to Provide Funding for Completion of 4-Yr,
Comprehensive Study of Mercury in the Duval County Environment;
At request of the Providing for Carryover of Fund thru 9/30/21; Provide for Waiver of Sec
Administration 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund), Part 7, (Environment &
Conservation), Chapt 111 (Special Rev & Trust Accounts), Ord Code, to
Auth the Environmental Protection Board (EPB) to Utilize Funds from
the Fund to Purchase Equipmnt to be Used During Mercury Study;
Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107(G), Chapt 126, Ord Code, to
Allow for Direct Contract with Jacksonville University (JU) for the
Mercury Study; Providing for Waiver of Sec 360.602, (Uses of Fund),
Part 6 (Environmental Protection Fund), Chapt 360 (Environmental
Regulation), Ord Code, to Auth EPB to Utilize Funds to Purchase
Equipmnt to be Used During Mercury Study; Apv & Auth the Mayor, his
Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver for & on behalf of the
City, Any Amendmnts to Agreemnt btwn City of Jax & JU to Effectuate
the Intent of this Ord; Oversight by Neighborhoods Dept, Environmental
Quality Div; Requiring a Final Report. (B.T. 20-114) (Staffopolous) (Req
of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM's Morgan, Bowman & Ferraro)
9/22/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F, R, JWC
10/5/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/5/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/6/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/6/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/13/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
10/14/20 JWC Approve 12-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20
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13. 2020-0591 ORD Making Certain Findings & Auth the Mayor, his Designee, & Corp
AMEND Secretary to Execute: (1) Redevelopment Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax
& Armory Redevelopment Associates, LLC; (2) Lease Agreemnt Btwn
Contact: the City of Jax & Armory Redevelopment Associates, LLC
Kirk Wendland (“Developer”); (2) A lease Agreemnt btwn City of Jax & Armory
Redevelopment Associates, LLC with an Initial Lease Term of 40 Yrs;
(3) A Quitclaim Deed with Right of Reverter Conveying a City-Owned
Parcel of Land to the Developer;& (4) Related Agreemnts as Described
in the Redevelopment Agreemnt, for the Renovation & Lease of Armory
Building, to Provide for the Purchase by the Developer of Adjacent
2.97± Acre of City-Owned, Improved Propty, located at 928 Liberty St,
to be Developed into Approx 100 Residential Units, & Provide an Option
to Developer to Purchase the Armory Building for a Period of 15 Yrs
from the Effective Date of Lease at Purchase Price of $2,749,975.00
with Annual Increases As Set Forth in Lease; Designate Office of
Economic Dev as Contract Monitor for the Redevelopment Agreemnt,
Lease; Desginating the OED as Contract Monitor for the Redevelopmnt
agreement, Lease, Quitclaim Deed & Related Agreements; Oversight
By Dept of Public Works & OED; Auth Execution of All Docs Related to
Above Agreements & Transactions, & Auth Technical Changes to the
Docs.(Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM R. Gaffney)
9/22/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
10/5/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/5/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/6/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/6/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/13/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
10/19/20 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 5-0
10/19/20 TEU Amend(NCSPHS)/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20
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• Authorizes a 40 year lease for the Armory at $1/year with two 20 year extension
options, with a minimum capital investment of $3 million and an option to purchase the
property after final completion of the improvements and prior to the 15th anniversary of
the effective date for $2,749,975 with annual increases as set forth in lease
• Authorizes sale of option parcel for $864,000 for construction of 100 apartment units
with a minimum capital investment of $20 million
AMENDMENT
1. Pg. 1, line 22: insert “North” before “Liberty”
2. Pg. 6, line 1: strike “Section 4” and insert “Section 2”
3. Place revised redevelopment agreement on file to:
a. Clarify that if Option Parcel reverts to the City, City will repay Developer the purchase
price
b. Clarify termination rights in Section 5.2(d)(i)
c. Add Public Works as an oversight department in Section 6.4
d. Revise records retention timeframe in Section 11.22(b)
e. Revise JSEB language to mirror language in Code
f. Include addresses and RE numbers on Exhibit A (Description of Project Parcel)
g. Designate OED as City’s Lease administrator in Section 2.7.2 of lease agreement
h. Correct scrivener’s errors
14. 2020-0592 ORD Apv Isle of Palms Special Dist Amended FY 2020-2021 Budget,
AMEND per Ord 2011-724-E & Sec 189.02 F.S. (Johnston) (Introduced by CP
Hazouri, per Ord 2011-724-E) (Co-Sponsored by CM Ferraro)
9/22/20 CO Introduced: F
10/6/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/13/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered;F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20
AMENDMENT
Attach revised Exhibit 1 to correct budget schedule
15. 2020-0616 ORD Approp $2,000,000 from the Tree Protection & Related Expenses
2nd Trust Fund, Fund 15304, to “630-City Tree Planting Program” to Provide
Tree Planting Administered by Public Works in the Public Rights-of-Way
in Locations Where Adjacent Propty Owners Have Made Requests thru
630-City; Apv, & Requesting the Mayor, or Designee, to Direct the Dept
of Public Works to Continue to Administer the Program in Accordance
w/Criteria herein Provided; Provided a Carryover of Funds Into the
Subsequent FY’s. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM Salem)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/19/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
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16. 2020-0617 ORD Approp $49,900 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund for
2nd Donations to Annieruth Foundation, Inc. ($10,000), The 1Eighty Group,
Inc. ($9,900), The Love Foundation, Inc. ($10,000), Us & Our Children,
Inc. ($10,000) & Step-By-Step 4 Help Foundation, Inc. ($,10,000) in
Accordance w/Sec 932.7055(5), F.S., for Projects That Meet the Crime
Prevention and/or Safe Neighborhoods Goals & Objectives; City
Oversight by Jax Sheriff’s Office in Coordination w/KHA. (B.T. 20-116)
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Sheriff)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
17. 2020-0618 ORD Declaring 2133 Broadway Ave, Jax, FL 32209, R.E. #
2nd 077143-0000, to be Surplus to the Needs of the City; Auth Conveyance
of Subject Parcel to Gateway Community Services, Inc., a FL Not for
Profit Corp, at no Cost; Auth Mayor & Corp. Secretary to Execute a
Special Warranty Deed & Other Conveyance Documents; Waiving Sec
122.425 (Disposition by Auction or Sealed Bid), Part 4 (Real Property),
Chapt. 122 (Public Property), Ord Code, to Allow Donation to Gateway
Community Service, Inc.; Providing a Right of Reentry for Failure to use
Subject Parcel for Operation of a Behavioral Health Care Facility;
Providing Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Real Estate Div. (Dist.
9-Dennis) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/19/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
18. 2020-0619 ORD Declaring 0 Line St, Jax, FL 32209, R.E. #077366-0000, to be
2nd Surplus to the Needs of the City; Auth Conveyance of Subject Parcel to
Gateway Community Services, Inc., a FL Not for Profit Corp, at No
Cost; Auth Mayor & Corp Secretary to Execute a Special Warranty
Deed & Other Conveyance Documents; Waiving Sec 122.425
(Disposition by Auction or Sealed Bid), Part 4 (Real Property), Chapt
122, Ord Code, to Allow Donation to Gateway Community Services,
Inc.; Providing a Right of Reentry for Failure to Use the Subject Parcel
for Ancillary use Related to Operation of a Behavioral Health Facility;
Providing for Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Real Estate Div.
(Dist 9-Dennis) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/19/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
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19. 2020-0620 ORD-MC Creating a New Part 1 Possession of Twenty Grams or Less
2nd of Cannabis or Paraphernalia), Chapt 606 (Drugs), Ord Code, to Create
A Civil Citation Within the City of Jax Ord. Code for Possession of 20
Grams or Less of Cannabis or Paraphernalia; Amending Sec. 609.109
(Applicable Chapters and Parts), Chapt. 609,(Code Enforcement
Citations),Ord. Code, to Establish New Class Fines in Schedule “A” for
Violations of Part 1, Chapt. 609 (Code Enforcement Citations), Ord
Code, to Establish New Class of Fines in Schedule “A” for Violations of
Part 1 (Possession of 20 Grams or Less of Cannabis or
Paraphernalia),Chapt. 606 (Drugs), Ord. Code.Providing for
Severability. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt. 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
20. 2020-0622 ORD Approp $20,100 in Grant Funding from U.S. Dept. of
2nd Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”), w/No Local
Match, for the Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Program Within the
City of Jax Sheriff’s Office; Approving & Auth the Mayor, or His
Designee, & the Corp Secretary, to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the
City That Certain Grant Agreemnt Btwn FRA & the City; Providing for
City Oversight by the Jax Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Div. (B.T. 20-117)
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Sheriff) (Co-Sponsored by CM Ferraro)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/19/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
21. 2020-0623 ORD Approp $14,240,160 FY 2019 Staffing for Adequate Fire &
2nd Emergency Response (“Safer”) Grant from the U.S. Dept of Homeland
Security (“DHS”)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”),
w/No Local Match, to Fund 60 Firefighter Positions Within the Jax Fire &
Rescue Dept; Auth Said Positions; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His
Designee, & the Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver Agreemnt
#EMW-2019-FF-01640 Btwn DHS/FEMA & the City; Providing for
Oversight by the Jax Fire & Rescue Dept, Emergency Preparedness
Div. (B.T. 21-007) (R.C. 21-007) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
(Co-Sponsored by CM Ferraro)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
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22. 2020-0625 ORD Making Certain Findings & Auth: (1) Borrowing up to an Addn’l
2nd Amt of $41,500,000 in Addition to Borrowing Authorized by Ord 2020-__
for the Lot J Development Project, to Provide Immediate Funding for
Certain CIP Projects Throughout the City & (2) Appropriation of
$41,500,000 of Borrowed Funds to Move up the Funding of & Provide
Addn’l Funding for Certain Projects Included in the City’s 5 Yr
2021-2025 CIP; Revising Ord 2020-505-E, the City’s 5 Yr 2021-2025
CIP to Move up the Funding of & Provide Addn’l for Certain Projects
Enumerated Herein; Requesting that the Finance & Administration Dept
Administer the Borrowing Authorized Herein.(Johnston) (Introduced by
CM Dennis)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
23. 2020-0626 ORD Approp $250,000 from Contingency Funds Within the Office of
2nd General Counsel (OGC) to OGC’s Ancillary Legal Fees Acct in Order to
Provide Funding for Reimbursemnt of Attorney’s Fees for City of Jax
Employees & Officials Who Have Retained Outside Counsel. (B.T.
21-015) (Sidman) (Req of Office of General Counsel)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
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24. 2020-0627 ORD Providing for & Auth the Issuance by the City of Jax, FL of Its
2nd Educational Facilities Rev Bonds (Jax Alliance for Kipp Schools, Inc.
Project), Series 2020, In One or More Series, In an Aggregate Principal
Amt not Exceeding $23,000,000 for the Purpose of Obtaining Funds to
Loan to Jax Alliance for Kipp Schools, Inc., a FL Not for Profit Corp, to
Finance, Including Through Reimbursement, or Refinance a Part of the
Cost of Acquiring, Constructing & Equipping Various Educational
Facilities for Such Corp & Its Affiliates, Kipp Jacksonville, Inc. & McDuff
Qalicb2, Inc., In the City of Jax, FL; Providing That Such Bonds Shall
Not Constitute a General Debt or Liability of the City or a Debt Liability
or Obligation of Duval County, FL, or of the State of FL or Any Political
Subdivision Thereof, but Shall be Payable Solely from the Revenues
Herein Provided; Providing for the Rights of the Holders of the Bonds;
Making Certain Covenants & Agreemnts in Connection w/the Issuance
of Such Series 2020 Bonds; Apv & Auth the Execution & Delivery of a
Financing Agreement w/Respect to the Bonds; Apv & Auth the
Execution & Delivery of Certain Other Documents Required in
Connection w/the Foregoing; Auth the Chief Economic Officer of the
City of Jax, FL to Award the Placemnt of the Bonds of BBVA USA or an
Affilate Thereof, & Apv the Conditions of Such Placemnt; & Providing
Certain Other Details in Connection Therewith (Foley & Lardner LLP &
Assistant General Counsel) (Req of Mayor)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/19/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
25. 2020-0628 ORD-MC Creating a New Chapt 754 (Stormwater Management Utility
2nd Code), Part 3 (Water Quality Compensatory Credits), Ord Code, to
Permit the City to Sell Water Quality Compensatory Credits Throughout
the City; Providing for the Deposit of the Proceeds Derived from the
Sale of Water Quality Compensatory Credits Into a Designated Project
Acct Within the Stormwater Service Capital Projects Fund; Providing for
Codification Instructions. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: TEU, F
10/19/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
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26. 2020-0629 ORD Apv the Settlement of Pending Litigation, John Keane, Plaintiff, V.
2nd Jax Police & Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees & the City of Jax,
Defendants, Case #16-2018-CA-5925 Regarding Alleged Claims
Pertaining to the Legality of the Jax Police & Fire Pension Fund Senior
Staff Voluntary Retirement Plan; Auth the General Counsel or His
Designee to Take Further Action to Conclude the Litigation. (Mairs)
(Req of Office of General Counsel)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
27. 2020-0649 ORD Approp $124,544.00 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic
EMERGENCY Security (Cares) Act Pass-Through Funding Distributed by NE FL Area
Agency on Aging D/B/A Eldersource to, & to be Administered by, the
Scrivener's City of Jax to Provide Home Energy Assistance Aid to Eligible Low
Income Households with at Least One Number Aged 60 Yrs or Over,
Contact: Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & the Corp. Secretary to
Gloria Crawford Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City the Emergency Home Energy
Assistance for the Elderly Prog. Cares Act Standard Contract & Any
Related & Subsequent Agreemnts or Amendmnts Allocating Addn’l
Funds From Eldersource; Oversight by the Parks, Recreation &
Community Svcs. Dept.; Req. 1 Cycle Emergency Passage.(B.T.
21-012) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Emergency/Approve 5-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –10/27/20
Scrivener's
1. Pg. 2, line 16: strike “eligble” and insert “eligible”
2. Pg. 2, line 23: strike “deliquent” and insert “delinquent”
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
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