Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · April 6, 2021
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
9:30 AM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall & Virtual
Finance Committee
Matt Carlucci, Chair
Randy DeFoor, Vice Chair
LeAnna Cumber
Garrett Dennis
Joyce Morgan
Brenda Priestly Jackson
Ron Salem, Pharm. D.
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
Finance Committee Agenda - Revised Marked April 6, 2021
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Physical Location: Council Chambers
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117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
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Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
Update on comprehensive annual financial report
Council Auditor Kim Taylor to discuss:
• Report #749B: Follow-up on JTA Accounts Payable Audit
• Report #778B: Follow-up on JAA Payroll Audit
• Report #805A: Follow-up on Building Inspection Division Audit
• Report #808A: Follow-up on Communication Tower Audit
• Report #812A: Follow-up on Landfill Contract Audit
Attendance:
Item/File No. Title History
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1. 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
10/28/20 JWC Approve 1-7 (Fail) (Birtalan, Haskell, Burnett, Devereaux,
Hardesty, Ferraro, White)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 9/22/20
2. 2020-0620 ORD-MC Creating a New Part 1 Possession of Twenty Grams or Less
DEFER 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
At request of Grams or Less of Cannabis or Paraphernalia; Amending Sec. 609.109
CM Dennis (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
10/20/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt. 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 10/27/20
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3. 2021-0079 ORD Approp $1,037,130.00 from FEMA through the State of FL Div of
DEFER Emergency Mgmt. Under the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Prog.
to Fund the Acquisition & Installation of 7 Permanent Generators at 7
At request of Storm Water Pump Station Sites within Duval Cty, Amending the
the Administration 2021-2025 5 Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to Purchase & Install
Permanent Emergency Generators at the Following Locations: Hillman
Dr., Myrtle Ave., Hilly Rd., Bradley Rd., Jessie St., McGrits Creek
Park/Lew Brantley & Sandalwood Canal; Providing for City Oversight by
the Dept. of Public Works, Public Bldgs Div (B.T. 21-038) (Staffopoulos)
(Req of Mayor)
2/9/2021 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
2/16/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/16/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/17/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 2/23/21
4. 2021-0100 ORD Auth the Borrowing from the City’s Commercial Paper Facility
DEFER and/or Issuance of Fixed-Rate Debt in the Max Amount of up to
$100,000,000 to Provide Funding for the Wastewater System
At request of Improvement Program; Approp $100,000,000 to the Water/Wastewater
CP Hazouri System Fund; Amending 2020-504-E, the FY 20-21 Budget Ord, to
Replace the Schedule B4 in Order to Allow for the “Water/Wastewater
System Fund;” Amending the 2021-2025 5-Yr CIP Approved by Ord
2020-505-E to Provide Funding for the Project Entitled
“Water/Wastewater System Fund;” Providing for Quarterly Reports to
Council. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Hazouri) (Co-Sponsored by CMs
Carlucci, Pittman, DeFoor & Dennis)
2/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
3/1/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/1/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/2/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/9/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 3/9/21
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5. 2021-0117 ORD-MC Repealing Chapt 24 (Finance & Admin Dept), Pt 6, Sec
24.604 (Office of the Ombudsman Functions) & Sec 24.605 (Equal
Business Opportunity Office Functions), Ord Code; Creating a New
Chapt 24 (Finance & Admin Dept), Pt 10 (Office of the Ombudsman) &
Pt 11 (Equal Business Opportunity Division); Amend Chapt 24, Sec
24.603 (Duties of Chief of Procurement), Ord Code; Repealing Chapt
126 (Procurement Code), Pt 6A (Small Business Capital, Bonding &
Outreach Prog.) & Pt 6B (Jax Small Emerging Business Prog.), Ord
Code; Creating a New Chapt 126, Pt 6 (Jax Small Emerging Business
Prog.), Subpt A (General Provisions), Subpt B (Prog. Admin.), Subpt C
(Prog.Support Svcs.; Marketing & Outreach; Disparity Study Update),
Subpt D (Prog.Eligibility, Procedures, & Other Requirements); Providing
for Codification Instructions. (Hodges) (Co-Introduced by CMs Pittman,
Freeman, Dennis,Morgan & Hazouri)
2/23/21 CO Introduced: F, R
3/2/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/2/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/9/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: F, R
3/16/21 F Sub/Rerefer 7-0
3/16/21 R Sub(Finance)/Rerefer 6-0
3/23/21 CO Sub/Rereferred: F, R 18-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 3/9/21
• Provides for courtesy review of JSEB applications by the JSEB Administrator
• Moves oversight of Access to Capital program from OED to JSEB Administrator
• Repeals current guidelines for Access to Capital program and allows JSEB
Administrator to establish new guidelines without further Council approval
• Removes references to specific providers of training programs and allows EBO Office
to procure third party contractors to implement education, training, and mentoring
programs
• Changes Risk Management’s review of insurance programs available for small
businesses from every 2 years to every 6 months
• Provides for an update to the 2013 disparity study, subject to availability of funds
• Revises requirement for audited financial statements to financial statements prepared
by a CPA
• Changes recertification from annual to biennial (every 2 years)
• Revises residency requirement for JSEB eligibility
• Revises the personal net worth limit from $1,325,000 to $1,320,000 and no longer
includes assets held by a spouse
• Provides for development and implementation of a JSEB micro-business program
• Reduces timeframe for which a JSEB may participate in the program from 15 to 9
years
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6. 2021-0141 ORD Approp a Total of $150,000 from Special Events – FL GA Game
Contact: Contingency to the Authorized Capital Projects Fund (32111) to Provide
CM Becton Funding for the Cordial Drive Water Proj. ($116,000 of Which is to
Install Water Lines, Fire Hydrant & Meters in the R/W of Cordial Dr., in
Dist-11, & $34,000 of Which is for the Customer-Side Connection Costs
Done by a Professional, Licensed Plumber Selected by JEA through
Competitive Bids; Providing for the Purpose; Providing for the Reverter
of Funds; Providing for the Oversight by the Public Works Dept;
Amending the 2021-2025 5-Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to Auth the
Proj Titled “Cordial Dr. Water Proj.” (Dist 11-Becton) (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Becton) (Co-Sponsor CM's Ferraro, R.Gaffney,
Pittman,Newby, White,Freeman,Diamond & Carrico)
3/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F
3/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/15/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0
4/5/21 TEU Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 3/23/21
• The project will provide City water to at least 10 homes in the area. Additional funding
would be needed to bring these homes on to the City sewer system.
NOTE: Bills 2021-141, 2021-143, 2021-154, 2021-155, 2021-157, and 2021-184 all propose
to use the same funding source. There is an insufficient amount of funds to cover all of
the proposed appropriations. The proposed funding source (FL/GA Contingency) has
an available balance of $1,873,733, while the proposals from these bills total
$3,190,349.73.
7. 2021-0142 ORD-MC Amending Sec 123.107 (Exemptions), Part 1 (In General),
AMEND Chapt 123 (Public Fees), Ord Code, to Add to the Exemptions a Park
Admission Fees Exemption for Gold Star Families & an Administrative
Contact: Process for Exempting Such Fees; Correcting Outdated References in
CM Dennis Existing Sec 123.107. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
(Co-Sponsor CMs White,Freeman,Diamond,Bowman,Becton,Pittman &
Carrico)
3/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
3/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/16/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F, R
4/5/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 3/23/21
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AMENDMENT
1. Clarify exemption is available to Duval County residents only
2. Correct scrivener’s errors
8. 2021-0143 ORD Approp $475,000 in Funds (A Transfer of $131,178 from Fair
WITHDRAW Share Sector 4.2 Funds & $343,822 from Special Events – Florida
Georgia Game Contingency) to Provide Funding for the Installation of a
At request of Sidewalk on Collins Rd. from Pineverde to Matera Ave (Collins Road
CM DeFoor Sidewalk Project); Amending the 2021-2025 5-Yr CIP Apvd by Ord
2020-505-E to Reduce Funding for the Project Entitled “Yacht Club
Road – New Sidewalk” & Provide Funding for the Proj Entitled “Collins
Road – New Sidewalk” (Johnston) (Introduced by CM DeFoor)
3/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
3/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/15/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Withdraw 7-0
4/5/21 TEU Withdraw 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 3/23/21
9. 2021-0144 ORD Approp $2,000,000 from the Tree Protection & Related Expenses
Contact: Trust Fund, Fund 15304, for the County-Wide “Remove and Replace”
CM Salem Prog; Apv, & Req the Mayor, or His Designee, to Direct the Dept of
Public Works to Administer the Program in Accordance w/the Criteria
Herein Provided; Providing a Carryover of Funds into Subsequent FYs.
(Grandin) (Introduced by CM Salem)
3/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
3/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 3/23/21
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10. 2021-0147 ORD Approp $13,500.00 in Dept of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal
Scrivener's Emergency Mgmt Agency (FEMA) Emergency Food & Shelter Prog
Phase 38 Pass-Through Grant Funding Distributed by United Way
Contact: Worldwide to be Used for Emergency Rent, Mortgage & Utility
Harrison Conyers Assistance for Eligible Duval County Veterans; Purpose of Approp;
Providing for Oversight by the Military Affairs & Veterans Dept. (B.T.
21-051) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
3/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
3/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Approve 6-0-1(Abstain - CM Pittman)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 3/23/21
Scrivener’s
1. Pg. 2, line 10: correct spelling to “substitute”
2. Pg. 2, lines 12-13: correct oversight department name to Military Affairs and Veterans
Department
11. 2021-0148 ORD Approp $110,196.28 for Final Design Engineering Plans &
AMEND Specifications Svcs for the Replacement of Bridge #724039 on 5th St.
Over Six Mile Creek (The “Proj”); Purpose of Approp; Amending the
Contact: 2021-2025
Robin Smith 5-Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to Provide Funding for the Proj;
Providing for City Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Engineering &
Construction Mgmnt Div. (B.T. 21-050) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
3/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F
3/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/15/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
4/5/21 TEU Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 3/23/21
AMENDMENT
Attach revised Exhibit 2 (CIP) to include anticipated future year activity approved in the
most recent CIP.
• $400,000 was previously appropriated for the design and engineering of this project
that is currently in progress.
• Future construction costs are estimated at $1.4 million. Public Works intends to
transfer the necessary funding from the Countywide Intersection Imp & Bridge Rehab –
Bridges project in future legislation.
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12. 2021-0150 ORD Approp $152,039 to Pay for Design & Permitting Svcs for the
AMEND Moncrief Rd. Pedestrian Bridge Elevation Proj (The “Proj”); Purpose of
Approp; Amending the 2021-25 5-Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to
Contact: Provide Funding for the Proj; Providing for City Oversight by the Dept of
Robin Smith Public Works, Engineering & Construction Mgmnt Div.(B.T. 21-048)
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
3/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F
3/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/15/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
4/5/21 TEU Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 3/23/21
AMENDMENT
Attach revised Exhibit 2 (CIP) to include anticipated future year activity approved in the
most recent CIP.
• The project will include the construction of an elevated extension bridge to meet
height requirements.
• Future construction costs are estimated at $1.8 million. Public Works intends to
transfer the necessary funding from the Countywide Intersection Imp & Bridge Rehab –
Bridges project in future legislation.
13. 2021-0151 ORD Approp $54,000 in Anticipated Revenue from the Lease of a
AMEND Portion of City-Owned Property Located at 7600 Bailey Body Rd, Jax,
FL 32216 to Thompson Enterprises of Jax, LLC to be Used by the
Contact: JFRD for the Purchase of Capital Firefighting Equipment; Purpose of
Chief Powers Approp. (B.T. 21-039) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
3/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
3/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 3/23/21
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AMENDMENT
1. Revise appropriation to $50,467.32 to account for sales tax payable
2. Attach revised Exhibit 1 to correct appropriation amount on BT
• The appropriation consists of monthly rental revenue on a lease of City-owned
property purchased as the future location of the new Fire Station #65
• Of the total appropriation, $16,822.44 has been received to date (January – March
2021)
• The remainder of the appropriation is expected to be received by the City before fiscal
year end
• The lease term ends 2/22/2027 but the tenant can terminate the lease at any time with
10 days prior written notice
14. 2021-0154 ORD Approp $75,000 in Funds from General Fund/General Svcs
AMEND District-Special Events to General Fund/General Svcs-Public Works
Office of the Director-Administration to Provide Funding for Renovations
Contact: & Improvements of the Neptune Beach Sr Activity Ctr Located at 2004
CM Diamond Forest Ave; Providing for the Purpose; Providing for Reverter; Providing
for Oversight. (Dist 13-Diamond) (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
Diamond) (Co-Sponsor CMs Ferraro, Freeman, White & Pittman))
3/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
3/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 3/23/21
AMENDMENT
Clarify funding source is Special Events - Florida Georgia Game Contingency
• The estimated total project is $650,000, with most of the funding coming from Neptune
Beach and private donors.
• City funds will be provided on a reimbursement basis.
NOTE: Bills 2021-141, 2021-143, 2021-154, 2021-155, 2021-157, and 2021-184 all propose
to use the same funding source. There is an insufficient amount of funds to cover all of
the proposed appropriations. The proposed funding source (FL/GA Contingency) has
an available balance of $1,873,733, while the proposals from these bills total
$3,190,349.73.
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15. 2021-0155 ORD Approp $350,000 in Funds from General Fund/General Svcs
AMEND District Special Events to General Fund/General Svcs District Equal
Business Opportunity Office to Provide Funding for an Updated
Contact: Multi-Jurisdictional Disparity Study; Providing for the Purpose; Providing
CM Freeman for Carryover of Funds; Providing for Oversight by the Procurement Div.
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Freeman) (Co-Sponsors CM's Dennis &
Pittman)
3/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
3/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 3/23/21
AMENDMENT
1. Clarify funding source is Special Events - Florida Georgia Game Contingency
2. Revise carryover to FY 22/23
NOTE: Bills 2021-141, 2021-143, 2021-154, 2021-155, 2021-157, and 2021-184 all propose
to use the same funding source. There is an insufficient amount of funds to cover all of
the proposed appropriations. The proposed funding source (FL/GA Contingency) has
an available balance of $1,873,733, while the proposals from these bills total
$3,190,349.73.
16. 2021-0157 ORD Approp $1,873,733 in Funds from Special Events – Florida
NCSPHS Georgia Game Contingency – PSG to Provide Additional Funding for
AMEND Public Service Grants in the 2021-22 FY; Providing for Carryover of
Funds (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Carlucci)
Contact: 3/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
CM Carlucci 3/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve (6-0)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 3/23/21
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NCSPHS AMENDMENT
1. Revise appropriation to $900,938.27 and split funding 50/50 between public service
grants and sidewalk repair
2. Include whereas clause regarding sidewalk repair funding
3. Include CIP amendment for sidewalk repair funding and attach CIP sheet as new
exhibit
4. Attach revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to reflect revised appropriation
• Current year appropriations for public service grants is $2,941,196
NOTE: Bills 2021-141, 2021-143, 2021-154, 2021-155, 2021-157, and 2021-184 all propose
to use the same funding source. There is an insufficient amount of funds to cover all of
the proposed appropriations. The proposed funding source (FL/GA Contingency) has
an available balance of $1,873,733, while the proposals from these bills total
$3,190,349.73.
17. 2021-0159 ORD Making Certain Findings & Apv & Auth the Execution of an
Scrivener's Economic Developmnt Agreemnt (“Agreement”) btwn COJ (“City”) &
Thetokos Holdings, LLC (“Company”), to Support the Redevelopmnt of
See Auditor a Vacant office Bldg into Approx 118 Market-Rate Housing Units
Summary on Located Generally at 7820 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL
pg. 17 (“Project”); Auth a 10 Yr, 75% Recapture Enhanced Value (REV) Grant
of Not to Exceed $820,000; Apv & Auth the Execution of Documnts by
Contact: the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Secretary; Auth Apvl of Technical
Kirk Wendland Amendmnts by the Executive Director of the Office of Economic
Development (“OED”); Providing for Oversight by the OED; Providing a
Deadline for the Company to Execute the Agreemnt; Requesting a
Waiver of the Public Investmnt Policy Adopted by Ord 2016-382-E, as
Amended. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
3/9/21 CO Introduced: F
3/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 3/23/21
Scrivener’s
1. Pg. 2, line 15 and pg. 3, line 27: bold “On File”
2. Pg. 6, line 22: correct spelling to “business”
3. Pg. 6, line 22: strike “or for job creation”
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18. 2021-0176 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Secretary to
2nd Execute & Deliver That Certain Purchase & Sale Agreemnt (The
“Agreemnt”) btwn the City of Jax & First Coast Land Developmnt, Inc. &
All Closing Documents Relating Thereto, & Otherwise Take All
Necessary Action to Effectuate the Purposes of the Agreemnt, for
Acquisition by the City, at the Negotiated Purchase Price of
$300,000.00, of 2 Contiguous Properties Located on Firestone Rd btwn
Thurston Rd. & Wilson Blvd. to be Developed as a New Fire Station 75
Site; Providing for Oversight of the Acquisition of the Properties by the
Real Estate Div of the Dept of Public Works & Thereafter by the JFRD.
(R.E. # 012569-000 & 012570-0000) (Dist. 10-Priestly Jackson)
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
3/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/13/21
19. 2021-0178 ORD Approp $761,250.00 in Federal Pass-Through Grants Funds from
2nd the FDOT to Reimburse the City for Its Participation in the Construction
of Sidewalk Improvements on Cedar Point Rd from E of Grover Rd to W
of Boney Rd; Purpose of Approp; Amending the 2021-25 5-Yr CIP Apvd
by Ord 2020-505-E for Construction of Sidewalk Improvements on
Cedar Point Rd; Providing for Oversight by the Engineering &
Construction Managemnt Div of the Dept of Public Works. (B.T. 21-055)
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
3/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/5/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/13/21
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20. 2021-0179 ORD Making Certain Findings & Auth the Borrowing from the City’s
2nd Commercial Paper Facility &/or Issuance of Fixed-Rate Debt in the
Cumulative, Not-to-Exceed Amount of $32,905,000, or Such Lesser
Amount as Determined Pursuant to the Agreemnt (Defined Below) as of
the Time of Closing, & Approp Thereof to Provide Funding for the
Purchase of the Metropolitan Parking Solutions Parking Garages
Pursuant to the Default Provisions of the Developmnt Agreemnt Dated
3/5/04; Purpose of Approp; Providing a Carryover of Funds from Yr to
Yr Unit Such Funds are Expended or Lapse According to the Agreemnt;
Amending the 2021-25 5-Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to Provide
Funding for the Project Entitled “MPS Garage Purchase;” Amending
2020-504-E, the FY 2021 Budget Ord, to Replace Rev Schedule B4, the
FY 2020-21 CIP Projects Funded Via Borrowing, to Auth the Borrowing
&/or the Issuance of Debt for the Purchase of the Parking Garages;
Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute &
Deliver All Docs & Agreements Necessary to Transfer Developer’s
Interest in the Proj to the City Pursuant to the Redevelopment
Agreemnt; Auth Apv of Technical Amendmnts by the Mayor or His
Designee; Waiving Sec 122.411(A) (Fee Purchases), Subpart A
(Acquisition of Interests in Real Property), Part 4 (Real Property), Chapt
122 (Public Property), Ord Code, to Auth Purchase of the Parking
Garages Pursuant to the Developmnt Agreemnt Without the Need of an
Appraisal; Waiving Sec 55.115 (Procedures for Acquisition &
Disposition of Downtown Property), Chapt 55 (DIA), Ord Code, to Allow
for Purchase of Property to be Apvd by Action of This Legislation;
Providing for Oversight by the DIA.
(B.T. 21-059) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
3/23/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
4/5/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/13/21
21. 2021-0180 ORD Approp $560,168.08 in Unappropriated Investment Pool Earnings
2nd Within the Southside Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) Trust
Fund of Which $110,432.03 Will to be Allocated to the Riverplace Blvd
CRA Proj & $449,736.05 to Future Yr Debt Reduction; Purpose of
Approp. (B.T. 21-058) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
3/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/13/21
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22. 2021-0182 ORD re Chap 118 (City Grants), Ord Code; Establishing the 2021-22
2nd Categories of Most Vulnerable Persons & Needs for Public Svc Grants
Approp. (Sidman) (Pursuant to Sec. 118.804 & at Req of the Public
Service Grant Council)
3/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/13/21
23. 2021-0184 ORD Approp $731,500.00 ($397,794.73 from Special Events – FL GA
EMERGENCY Game Contingency, $95,000.00 from Terry Parker Pool Fund, &
$238,705.27 from Council District 1 Autumn Bond Funds) to Provide
Scrivener's Funding for a New Artificial Turf Field at Blue Cypress Park; Apv & Auth
the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver, an
Contact: Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax & Southern Recreation, Inc; Invoking the
CM Morgan Exception in Sec 126.107(G), Ord Code, to Allow Direct Contract w/
and CM Salem Southern Recreation, Inc. to Provide Purchase & Installation of New
Artificial Turf Field at Blue Cypress Park; Providing for a Reverter of
Funds; Providing for the Oversight by the Parks, Recreation &
Community Svcs Dept; Amending the 2021-25 5-Yr CIP Apvd by Ord
2020-505-E to Auth the Project Titled “Blue Cypress Park Soccer Field;”
Req 1-Cycle Emerg Action. (Johnston) (Introduced by CMs Morgan &
Salem)
3/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
4/5/21 NCSPHS Emergency/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/13/21
Scrivener’s
Pg. 2, line 10: strike “$397.794.73” and insert “$397,794.73”
•The project will convert one of the two fields to artificial turf.
NOTE: Bills 2021-141, 2021-143, 2021-154, 2021-155, 2021-157, and 2021-184 all propose
to use the same funding source. There is an insufficient amount of funds to cover all of
the proposed appropriations. The proposed funding source (FL/GA Contingency) has
an available balance of $1,873,733, while the proposals from these bills total
$3,190,349.73.
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24. 2021-0186 ORD Deappropriating Funds From the Soutel Rd Diet Project & Approp
2nd $3,260,596.25 in Funds from Debt Managmnt Loan Proceeds
Previously Approp for the Soutel Rd Diet Project to Provide Funding for
Various Capital Improvement Projects in Council District 10; Amending
the 2021-25 5-Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to Reduce Funding for
the Project Entitled “Soutel Dr Rd Diet” & Provide Funding for the
Projects Entitled “Soutel Dr & New Kings Rd Intersection Improvmnts,”
“Old Kings Rd at Dixie St (DSR)-Capital Improvmnt,” “Cain Ln & Able St
(DSR)-Capital Improvmnt;” & Transferring Future Yrs’ CIP Allocations
for the Project Entitled “Soutel Dr Rd Diet” to the Projects Entitled “Cain
Ln & Able St (DSR)-Capital Improvmnt,” “Zora St (DSR)-Capital
Improvmnt,” “Fyre Ave W (DSR)-Capital Improvmnt,” “Ellis Rd. (DSR)
-Capital Improvmnt,” “Old Kings Rd (DSR)-Capital Improvmnt,” “West
Side Blvd (DSR)-Capital Improvmnt,” “Davell Rd (DSR)-Capital
Improvmnt,” “Jack Horner Ln/Miss Muffet Ln (DSR)-Capital Improvmnt,”
“Harlow Blvd/Mother Hubbard Dr S (DSR)-Capital Improvmnt,” “Sibbald
Rd Sidewalk Extension,” “CD 10 Sidewalk Repairs,” “Channel Lining
Drainage Improvmnts-I-10 to N of Ramona Blvd,” & “District 8 (DSR)
Capital Improvmnts. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Priestly Jackson)
3/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
4/5/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/13/21
25. 2021-0187 RESO Making Certain Findings, & Apv & Auth the Execution of an
AMEND Economic Agreemnt (“Agreemnt”) btwn the City of Jax (“City”) & 11180
Blasius Rd, LLC (“Company”), to Support the Creation of the
See Auditor Company’s Operations at a New Facility Located Generally at 11180
Summary on Blasius Rd Within the City (“Project”); Auth a 5-Yr Recapture Enhanced
pg. 18 Value (REV) Grant of $1,100,00; Apv & Auth the Execution of
Documents by the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Secretary; Auth Apv
Contact: of Technical Amendmnts by the Executive Director of the Office of
Kirk Wendland Economic Development (“OED”); Providing for Oversight by the OED;
Providing for a Deadline for the Company to Execute the Agreemnt;
Affirming the Project’s Compliance w/ the Public Investment Policy
Adopted by Ord 2016-382-E, As Amended; Req 2-Reading Passage
Pursuant to C.R. 3.305. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
3/23/21 CO Introduced:F, R
AMENDMENT
Place revised Economic Development Agreement on file to correct base year and base
value for REV grant calculation
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26. 2021-0192 ORD Making Certain Findings, & Apv & Auth the Execution of an
Scrivener's Economic Developmnt Agreemnt (“Agreemnt”) btwn the City of Jax
(“City”) & Jax North Apartments Owner, LLC (“Company”), to Support
See Auditor the Developmnt of a 324 Unit Multifamily Apartment Project Generally
Summary on Located at 14670 Duval Rd in the City (“Project”); Auth a $250,000 Tax
pg. 19 Increment District Infrastructure Grant (“TID Grant”); Apv & Auth the
Execution of Documents by the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp
Contact: Secretary; Auth Approval of Technical Amendmnts by the Executive
Kirk Wendland Director of the Office of Economic Developmnt (“OED”); Waiving
Provisions of Chapt 126, (Procurement Code), Ord Code, w/ Respect to
the Project; Providing for Oversight by the OED; Waiver of that Portion
of the Public Investment Policy Adopted by Ord 2016-382-E Which
Would Require that in Order for a Project to Receive a TID Grant 20
New Full-Time Jobs Must be Created; Req 2-Reading Passage
Pursuant to C.R. 3.305. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
3/23/21 CO Introduced: F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/13/21
Scrivener's
1. Pg. 2, line 8: strike “amounts” and insert “amount”
2. Pg. 5, line 17: strike “Infrastructure Improvements project” and insert “Project”
3. Pg. 6, lines 27-28: strike duplicate language
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Council Auditor’s Office
2021-159
Company Name – Theotokos Holdings LLC
Project Location – 7820 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211 (former FBI
building)
Incentives Provided – $820,000 REV grant at 75% over 10 years
Number of Jobs to be Created – N/A; 0 new jobs required
Number of Jobs to be Retained – N/A; 0 jobs retained
Capital Investment – $14,545,000
Records Retention/Audit Clause – Yes
Clawback Language –
• In the event reporting requirements are not met in the time periods specified in the
agreement, the City will be entitled to withhold the annual installment of the REV grant
• If by December 31, 2023, the company fails to invest the amounts listed below, the
REV grant will be reduced by the corresponding amount:
- Fails to invest at least $14,545,000 – reduced proportionately
- Fails to invest at least $11,000,000 – reduced from 75% to 50%
- Fails to invest at least $9,000,000 – REV grant is terminated and any amounts paid to
the Developer will be repaid to the City
ROI – 1.33
Waives the Public Investment Policy approved by Ord. 2016-382-E in order to authorize
the REV grant for a project for which the developer is not in a Targeted Industry
Category and is not creating at least 10 new full-time jobs.
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Council Auditor’s Office
2021-187
One or Two Read Resolution - Two
Date provided to Council Auditor – 3/17/21
Company Name – 11180 Blasius Road LLC (FlexCold)
Project Location – 11180 Blasius Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226
Incentives Provided – $1,100,000 REV grant at 50% over 5 years
Number of Jobs to be Created –
• 20 new jobs no later than Dec. 31, 2023 at an average wage of $51,192 plus benefits
Number of Jobs to be Retained – N/A
Capital Investment – $47,000,000
Performance Schedule –
Start of Construction – on or before Dec. 31, 2021
Completion of Construction – on or before Dec. 31, 2023
Records Retention/Audit Clause – Yes
Clawback Language –
• In the event reporting requirements are not met in the time period specified in the
agreement, the City will be entitled to withhold the annual installment of the REV grant
• If by December 31, 2021, the company fails to create the number of jobs listed below at
an average wage of $51,192, the REV grant will be reduced by the corresponding
amount:
- Fails to create 20 jobs and maintain them for the length of the REV grant – reduced
proportionately
- Fails to create 10 jobs and maintain them for the length of the REV grant – REV grant
is terminated and any amounts paid to the Developer will be repaid to the City
• If by December 31, 2023, the company fails to invest the amounts listed below, the
REV grant will be reduced by the corresponding amount:
- Fails to invest at least $47,000,000 – reduced proportionately
- Fails to invest at least $30,000,000 – REV grant is terminated and any amounts paid to
the Developer will be repaid to the City
ROI – 3.92
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Council Auditor’s Office
2021-192
Company Name – Jax North Apartments Owner, LLC
Project Location – 14670 Duval Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Incentives Provided – $250,000 Tax Increment District Infrastructure Grant from JIA
CRA
Number of Jobs to be Created – N/A; 0 new jobs required
Number of Jobs to be Retained – N/A; 0 jobs retained
Capital Investment – $52,000,000
Records Retention/Audit Clause – Yes
Payment requirements –
• Company shall submit invoices, contractor’s affidavit and/or receipts as requested by
the City
• Company must furnish evidence that all applicable permits have been issued
• All property taxes must be current
• Company must furnish evidence demonstrating that the Company invested at least
$26 million in the Project
• City shall take title of right-of-way infrastructure improvements to Ranch Rd.
Waivers include:
• Waives Chapter 126, Procurement Code, except as it applies to JSEBs, as the
Developer intends to use the same contractor for this roadway project as they use for
the horizontal component of their project.
• Waives the Public Investment Policy (approved by 2016-382-E, as amended) requiring
a minimum of 20 new full-time jobs to be created when providing a TID Grant. The
reason for the waiver is the amount of capital investment of $52 million.
As of March 31, 2021, property taxes for the 2020 year are unpaid. Taxes become
delinquent April 1.
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
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