Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · May 18, 2021
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
9:30 AM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall
Finance Committee
Matt Carlucci, Chair
Randy DeFoor, Vice Chair
LeAnna Cumber
Garrett Dennis
Joyce Morgan
Brenda Priestly Jackson
Ron Salem, Pharm. D.
Legislative Assistant: Sandra Nester
Legislative Assistant: Jessica Smith
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 May 18, 2021
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Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
Presentation by Beth Payne, CEO of the Northeast Florida Regional Council
Council Auditor Kim Taylor to discuss:
Report #847: Independent Agency Quarterly Summary for the Six Months Ended March
31, 2021
Attendance:
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Item/File No. Title History
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, CMs 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. 2021-0237 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Secretary to
NCSPHS Execute & Deliver That Certain Purchase & Sale Agreemnt (The
AMEND “Agreemnt”) btwn the City of Jax & Mboil Investments, LLC & All Closing
& Other Docs Relating Thereto, & Otherwise Take All Necessary Action
Contact: to Effectuate the Purposes of the Agreemnt for Acquisition by the City of
Renee Hunter (2.5± Acre) Parcel Located at 10865 Harts Rd. (R.E.# 044140-0030)
(The “Property”) at the Negotiated Purchase Price of $850,000.00, to be
Developed as a New Fire Station 64 Site; Providing for Oversight of
Acquisition of the Property by the Real Estate Div of the Dept of Public
Works & Thereafter by the JFRD. (Dist 7-R. Gaffney) (Staffopoulos)
(Req of Mayor)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
5/3/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: NCSPHS, F
5/17/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 5/11/21
NCSPHS AMENDMENT
Add language that the City will agree to a 50-year deed restriction on the property
$7,500,000 is budgeted in FY 20/21 for land acquisition and construction of the new fire
station
6. 2021-0238 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor & His Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver,
Contact: For & On Behalf of the City, That Certain Sovereignty Submerged
Renee Hunter Lands Fee Waived Lease (BOT# 160356582) btwn the City of Jax & the
Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvemnt Trust Fund of the State of
FL (The “Lease”) for the Purpose of Securing Submerged Land for
Construction & Operation of a 4-Slip Public Docking Facility Adjacent to
Post St. for Mooring of Recreational Vehicles & Water Taxis, for a 5 Yr
Initial Term Commencing 2/13/20; Providing for Oversight of
Acquisition, Execution & Recording of the Lease by the Real Estate Div,
Public Works Dept, & Oversight of the Lease & Docking Facility by the
Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept. (Staffopoulos) (Req of
Mayor) (JWC Apv) (Co-Sponsor CM Ferraro)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, JWC
5/3/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/3/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: NCSPHS, TEU, F, JWC
5/17/21 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
5/17/21 TEU Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 5/11/21
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Construction of dock facility is budgeted and estimated to cost approximately $900,000
7. 2021-0239 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Secretary to
Contact: Execute & Deliver That Certain Lease Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax
Kirk Wendland (“Landlord”) & FL Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Svcs, FL Forest Svc
(“Tenant”) for Building 374 at Cecil Commerce Ctr., Containing Approx
1,800± Sq Ft & Located at 6146 Authority Ave., Jax, FL 32221, for a
Term of 1 Yr, w/ 2 Options to Renew for 1 Addl Yr Term at an Annual
Rental Rate of $1,00 w/ a Common Area Maintenance Fee of
$200.00/Mth; with a Non-Exclusive Right to Use a 32,400 Sq Ft. Fenced
Parking Area Located at 6119 POW-MIA Pkwy, Jax, FL 32221;
Providing for Oversight by the OED. (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
5/3/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: NCSPHS, F
5/17/21 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 5/11/21
• Authorizes a lease agreement with the Florida Forest Service for use of 1,800 sq. ft. of
office space and non-exclusive use of a 32,400 sq. ft. fenced parking area at Cecil
Commerce Center
• Lease term is one year with two options to renew for one additional one-year term
• Florida Forest Service will pay annual rent of $1 and a monthly common area
maintenance charge of $200
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8. 2021-0240 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Secretary to
Scrivener's Execute & Deliver an Amendmnt 2 to Lease Agreemnt btwn the City of
Jax (“City”) & Cecil Field POW/MIA Memorial, Inc. (“Tenant”) to Expand
Contact: that Portion of the Premises Located in the Chapel Building at 6112
Kirk Wendland New World Ave. (“Chapel Building”) from 6,200 Sq Ft to 14,744 Sq Ft;
to Require Tenant to Surrender All of the Portion of the Premises
Located in the Theater Building at Building 333, 13561 Lake Newman
St.; to Extend the Term of the Lease from 10/1/22 to 3/31/23 at the
Current Rental Rate; to Extend by 6 Months the Date of Certain
Deadlines Related to the Permitting & Construction of a Veterans
Memorial Building on Approx (20.5± Acre) Parcel That is Part of the
Premises (“Ground Parcel”); to Extend by 6 Months the Date by Which
the Tenant Must be Responsible for Utilities on the Premises; to Grant
Tenant the Right to Apply for Classification of the Ground Parcel as
Agricultural Classification (Greenbelt); to Modify the Reporting
Requiremnts in the Lease to Conform to Tenant’s FY; Providing for City
Oversight by the OED. (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)(Co-Sponsor CM
Ferraro)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
5/3/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/3/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: NCSPHS, TEU, F
5/17/21 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
5/17/21 TEU Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 5/11/21
Scrivener’s
Pg. 3, line 14: strike “One” and insert “Two”
Authorizes Amendment #2 to the Cecil Commerce Center Lease Agreement with Cecil
Field POW/MIA Memorial, Inc (“Tenant”) to:
• Extend the expiration of the term from October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023
• Expand the leased premises in the Chapel Building from 6,200 sq. ft. to 14,744 sq. ft.
• Remove the Theatre Building from the leased premises
• Allow the Tenant to apply for an Agricultural Classification (Greenbelt) on the Ground
Parcel
• Modify the reporting deadlines to align with the Tenant’s fiscal year
• Extend the following deadlines by 6 months:
- Preliminary Commencement Deadline: 6/30/22 to 12/31/22
- Commencement of Construction Deadline: 12/31/23 to 6/30/24
- Utility Deadline: 12/31/21 to 6/30/22
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9. 2021-0241 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Secretary to
Contact: Execute & Deliver an Amendmnt 2 to Economic Developmnt Agreemnt
Kirk Wendland btwn the City of Jax (“City”) & Eagle LNG Partners, LLC (“Company”)
(“Amendmnt 2 to EDA”), to Extend the Performance Deadlines for a
Period of 1 Yr, w/ All Other Terms & Conditions Remaining Unchanged.
(Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: F
5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 5/11/21
Extends performance deadlines for commencement of construction, completion of
construction, and job creation each by 12 months
10. 2021-0242 ORD Approp $100,000.00 in Fund Balance from the Environmental
AMEND Protection Fund to Assist in the Ecological Restoration of Hogans Crk
by Providing Funding to Groundwork Jax, Inc. for Preliminary Design &
Contact: Feasibility Assessmnt of the Ecological Restoration of Hogans Crk.
James Richardson Providing a Carryover of Funds Through 9/30/23; Invoking the
Exception of Sec 126.107(G) (Exemptions), Chap 126 (Procurement
Code), Ord Code, to Direct Contract w/ Groundwork Jax, Inc.; Apv &
Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute &
Deliver That Certain Funding Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax &
Groundwork Jax, Inc.; Waiving Sec 110.112 (Advance of City Funds;
Prohibition Against), Pt 1 (The City Treasury), Chap 110 (City Treasury),
Ord Code, to Allow for a Partial Advance Paymnt by the City; Providing
for City Oversight by the Neighborhoods Dept, Environmental Quality
Div; Requiring Annual Reports & a Final Report to Jax Environmental
Protection Board. (B.T. 21-067) (West) (Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R, JWC
5/3/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: NCSPHS, F, R, JWC
5/17/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 5/11/21
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AMENDMENT
1. Revise Exhibit 1 (BT) to reflect the purpose of the appropriation
2. Revise On File (Agreement) to update payment terms, City audit rights, insurance and
indemnification provisions, and correct scrivener’s errors
3. Correct scrivener’s errors in bill
• Provides $100,000 to Groundwork Jacksonville for the preliminary design and
feasibility assessment of the ecological restoration of Hogan's Creek in association
with the Emerald Trail project
• $50,000 will be advanced to Groundwork Jacksonville upon review and acceptance of
the consultant Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and development of the community
engagement plan
• The remaining $50,000 will be disbursed upon Groundwork Jacksonville 1) securing at
least $94,000 in private and other donations and 2) expending at least $100,000 toward
the project
• Waives Code Section 110.112 (Advance of City funds; prohibition against) in order to
allow for a partial advance payment of $50,000 to Groundwork Jacksonville
11. 2021-0244 ORD Allocating $69,385.00 in Grant Funds from the U.S. DOH &
Contact: Human Svcs HIV Emerg Relief Proj Grant, Originally Approp Pursuant
Johnnetta Moore to Ord 2020-504-E for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A Program (The
“Program”), to Fund a New Full-Time Data & Quality Coordinator/SPE
Position w/in the Social Svcs Div of the Dept of Parks, Recreation &
Community Svcs, w/ No Local Match Required, to Support the Program;
Purpose of Approp; Authorizing Said Data & Quality Coordinator/SPE
Position. (B.T. 21-068) (R.C. 21-100) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
5/3/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: NCSPHS, F
5/17/21 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 5/11/21
• Appropriates funding for a new position within the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department rather than contracting out the services
• Authorizes one new position
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12. 2021-0245 ORD Approp $324,334.00 from Within the Office of the Property
Contact: Appraiser’s Fund Balance to Pay Pictometry International Corp for
Jerry Holland Aerial Photography Contractual Svcs Rendered During FY 2019-2020;
Purpose of Approp; Providing for a Carryover of Fund Into FY
2021-2022; Providing for Oversight by the Office of the Property
Appraiser. (B.T.21-070) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: F
5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 5/11/21
13. 2021-0246 ORD Approp $4,450,808.96 from the Nuisance Abatement Lien Special
DEFER Revenue Fund Pursuant to Sec 111.470, Ord Code, Allocating
$2,180,896.39 to the Neighborhoods Dept, Municipal Code Compliance
At request of Div, & the Balance of $2,269,912.57 to the Public Works Dept, Mowing
the Administration & Landscape Maintenance Div to be Split btwn Mowing & Landscape –
Private Property ($1,361,947.00) & Mowing & Landscape – Tree
Removal ($907,965.57), to Procure Nuisance Abatement Contractual
Svcs for the Removal of Property Code Violations Throughout the City
in Compliance w/ Chapt 518, Ord Code; Purpose of Approp. (B.T.
21-066) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
5/3/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 5/11/21
14. 2021-0248 ORD Approp a $50,000.00 Contribution from the Trinity Baptist Church
Contact: of Jax, Inc. (“Trinity”), to be Used to Pay a Portion of the City of Jax’s
Robin Smith Costs for Installation of an 8-Ft Vinyl Fence Along Portions of
Hammond Blvd. & Ramona Blvd. Adjacent to Trinity’s Property (The
Requires 2/3 “Project”); Purpose of Approp; Amending the 2021-2025 5-Yr CIP
vote by Council Approved by Ord 2020-504-E for Installation of an 8-Ft Vinyl Fence
Along Hammond Blvd. & Ramona Blvd; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His
Designee, & the Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver That Certain
Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax (The “City”) & the Trinity Baptist Church
of Jax, Inc. Regarding Receipt of the Private Contribution from Trinity
for the Project & the City’s Obligations Related Thereto; Providing for
City Oversight by the Engineering & Construction Managemnt Div of the
Dept of Public Works. (B.T. 21-069) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
5/3/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: NCSPHS, F
5/17/21 NCSPHS Approve 5-0-1(Abstain-CM Freeman)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 5/11/21
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• Appropriates a $50,000 contribution from Trinity Baptist Church to pay a portion of
installing a fence along Hammond Blvd. and Ramona Blvd.
• The City has not yet received the contribution which will be paid at contract execution
• Following the completion of the fence construction, the City will issue a revocable
permit to Trinity Baptist Church to allow it to own, operate, and maintain the fence in
perpetuity
15. 2021-0249 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp Secretary to
AMEND Execute & Deliver, for & on behalf of the City, a 2nd Amendmnt to the
Parking Rights Agreemnt (“The Agreemnt”) btwn the City of Jax &
Contact: JBDF, Inc. (Developer”) in Order to Extend the Duration of the
Lori Boyer Agreemnt to 9/30/21, & to Phase Out Contract Discounts Over a Period
of Time. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F
5/3/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: TEU, F
5/17/21 TEU Amend/Approve 5-0-1 (CM Carrico)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 5/11/21
AMENDMENT
Attach revised Exhibit 1 to remove language regarding rates to be charged after
expiration of the agreement and correct scrivener’s error
• The Parking Rights Agreement with JBdF, Inc. provides for 200 monthly parking
spaces and 50 parking vouchers at a total cost of $1 per year
• The Parking Rights Agreement expired December 31, 2020
• Amendment #2 extends the term of Parking Rights Agreement to September 30, 2021
• Beginning April 1, 2021 and extending through September 30, 2021, JBdF, Inc. will pay
50% of the monthly parking rate per space and 50% of the hourly parking rate for
vouchers
16. 2021-0251 ORD Regarding the Duval County Property Appraiser’s Budget for FY
See separate 2021-2022; Adopting Recommended Findings & Conclusions for the
attachment of the Duval County Property Appraiser’s 2021-2022 FY Budget. (Sidman)
PAO FY 21/22 (Introduced by CM Carlucci)
Proposed Budget (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Contact: 5/3/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Jerry Holland 5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: NCSPHS, F
5/17/21 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 5/11/21
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17. 2021-0253 ORD Making Certain Finding & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, to
SUBSTITUTE/ Execute: (1) a Redevelopmnt Agreemnt (“Redevelopmnt Agreemnt”)
RE-REFER Among the City of Jax (“City”), Downtown Investment Authority (“DIA”),
& RD River City Brewery, LLC (“Developer”), Which Redevelopmnt
Agreemnt Provides for the Design & Construction of 325 Multi-Family
Residential Units, a 500 Space Structured Parking Facility, a Restaurant
& Bar Venue, A Ship’s Store, Marina Improvemnts & Riverwalk
Improvemnts by the Developer, All on the Southbank of the St. Johns
River Within the Southbank Downtown Community Redevelopmnt Area
(“Project”); (2) a Quitclaim Deed Conveying (3.43±Acres) of City-Owned
Land to the Developer at No Cost; (3) a Marina Improvemnts Costs
Disbursement Agreemnt by Which the Developer Shall Repair &
Construct on Behalf of the City Certain Marina Improvemnts to be
Funded by the City in the Max Amount of $1,143,807, w/ Cost Overruns
the Responsibility of the Developer, to be Owned by the City; (4) a
Marina Operating & Maint Agreemnt btwn the Developer, or Its
Designee, & the City for the Operation & Maint of the Marina; & (5)
Easements & Related Docs as Described in the Redevelopmnt
Agreemnt; Authorizing a 75%, 20 Yr, Multi-Family Market-Rate
Recapture Enhanced Value (REV) Grant in the Max Amount Not to
Exceed $12,996,885 in Connection w/ the Proj; Authorizing an
Infrastructure Grant In the Amount of $500,000; Authorizing a
Restaurant Completion Grant in the Amount of $500,000; Providing for
Annual $50,000 Approp for Programming of St. Johns River Park &
Friendship Fountain for Term of REV Grant; Waiving Provisions of
Chapt 122, (Public Propty), Pt 4 (Real Propty), Subpart C (Community
Revdevelopmnt Real Propty Dispositions), Ord Code, to Auth Sale of
City-Owned Real Propty Without an Appraisal to Developer at Less
Than Fair Market Value; Designating the DIA as Contract Monitor for
the Redevelopmnt Agreemnt; Providing for City Oversight of the Proj by
the Dept of Public Works; Auth the Execution of All Docs Relating to the
Above Agreements & Transactions, & Authorizing Technical Changes to
the Docs. (Sawyer) (Req of DIA) (JWC Apv)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R, JWC
5/3/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: NCSPHS, F, R, JWC
5/17/21 NCSPHS Sub/Rerefer 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 5/11/21
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18. 2021-0254 ORD Ratifying & Approving a Settlemnt Agreemnt in the Case of City of
AMEND Jax v. Loblolly Mitigation Preserve, LLC Et Al; Apv & Auth Minor
Modifications & Execution of an Amnded & Restated Use Agreemnt;
Contact: Providing for Oversight of the Amnded & Restated Use Agreemnt by the
Kealey West Planning & Developmnt Dept. (West) (Req of Mayor)
4/27/21 CO Introduced: F
5/4/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/11/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered: F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 5/11/21
AMENDMENT
Attach revised On File to include details regarding City audit rights and documentation
retention period following the conclusion of the Agreement
• Approves Settlement Agreement with Loblolly Mitigation Preserve (LMP) that includes:
- City being provided 25 UMAM credits valued at $60,000 each ($1,500,000 total)
belonging to LMP
- City receiving a credit of $419,125 of future management or marketing fees related to
the 25 credit exchange
- City receives a secured cash flow note of $437,750 at 6% interest collateralized with
LMP’s potential credits
• Authorizes an amended and restated use agreement with LMP for operation of the
Loblolly Wetland Mitigation Bank that:
- Provides the City greater transparency and access to records regarding operation of
the Bank
- Clarifies matters not addressed in original use agreement
- Defines responsibilities of City and LMP
19. 2021-0280 ORD Approp $358,000 ($195,000 of returned Tourist Development
2nd Council Operations dollars, $109,000 of Tourist Development Council
Convention sales budget dollars, & $54,000 of Tourist Development
Council Tourist Bureau/Destination Svcs budget dollars) to the Tourist
Development Council Marketing activity acct; purpose; amending the
Tourist Development Council FY2020-2021 Budget (Revised Schedule
W) Apvd by ORD 2020-504-E (City’s Annual Budget, to return funds
conserved due to COVID-19 restrictions in FY2019-2020 to marketing
uses. (Migut) (Req of Duval County TDC) (Co-Sponsor CM Hazouri)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –5/25/21
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20. 2021-0281 ORD Auth the Mayor, or his designee, & the Corp. Secretary to execute
2nd & deliver, for & on behalf of the City, that certain amendment one to the
amended & restated sports facility lease agreement btwn the City of Jax
& Jax Baseball, LLC, to provide a 10 yr term extension option & modify
the concession sharing arrangement in accordance with the terms &
conds thereof; providing for oversight by the Dept. of Parks, Recreation
& Community Svcs. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
5/17/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –5/25/21
21. 2021-0282 ORD Approp $150,000.00 from General Fund Operating-EDED Office
2nd of Economic Development-Industry Development-Misc Grants & Aids to
General Trust & Agency-Moncrief Business Improvement Prog-Phase
1-Misc Grants & Aids to fund Grants for the Moncrief Area Business
Improvement Prog-Phase 1; providing a carryover of funds through
9/30/2022; Apv the Moncrief Area Business Improvement Prog-Phase 1
requirements & area, & auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp.
Secretary to execute all contracts or other docs necessary to implement
the Moncrief Area Business Improvement Prog-Phase 1; waiving fees
for certain administrative deviations or waivers pursuant to Chapt. 656;
Ord. Code, necessary to implement the Moncrief Area Business
Improvement Prog-Phase 1; providing for oversight by the OED. (Eller)
(Introduced by CM Pittman) (Co-Sponsor CM Hazouri)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
5/17/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –5/25/21
22. 2021-0283 ORD Approp $60,000.00 from the DIA General Operating Fund, other
2nd Professional Svcs, to subsidies & contributions to private organizations,
to be disbursed by the DIA Board consistent with the DIA Bid Plan;
purpose of appropriation. (B.T. 21-073) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –5/25/21
23. 2021-0284 ORD Apv & Auth an increase to the employee cap for the Development
2nd Svcs Div of the Planning & Development Dept from 40 to 44 in order to
allow for the addition of 2 new Associate Engineer positions & 2 new
Landscape Architect positions within the Building Inspection Subfund
(Subfund 159). (R.C. 21-121) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –5/25/21
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24. 2021-0285 ORD Approp $14,247.75 from Dist. 14-Autumn Bond Funding to fund
2nd construction of a sidewalk along Carlisle Rd for public use at John N.C.
Stockton Elementary School; finding a municipal purpose; waiving the
requirement of Sec 106.315 (Dist Council Expenditures), Ord Code, that
funds be used on City property; Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, &
Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver an amendment to the Joint Use
Agreement btwn the City of Jax & the School Board of Duval County;
Oversight by the Dept of Public Works; Invoking the exception in Sec
126.107 (G), Ord. Code, to allow direct contract with Jax Utilities Mgmt,
Inc., to install the relocated sidewalk. (Dist. 14-DeFoor) (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM DeFoor) (Co-Sponsor CM Hazouri)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU , F, R
5/17/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/17/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –5/25/21
25. 2021-0286 ORD Approp $1,053,122.58 in Community Development Block Grant
2nd Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) funds from the U.S. Dept of Housing &
Urban Development through the State of FL, Dept of Economic
Opportunity (The ‘FL-DEO”), to provide Housing Rehabilitation Svcs for
eligible Single-Family properties damaged by Hurricane Matthew;
purpose of the Approp; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp
Secretary to Execute & Deliver, for & on behalf of the City, that certain
amendment one to CDBG Disaster Recovery Subgrant Agreement btwn
the FL-DEO & the City of Jax; providing oversight by the Housing &
Community Development Div of the Neighborhoods Dept ( B. T. 21-075)
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
5/17/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –5/25/21
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26. 2021-0287 ORD Approp $153,000.00 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust
2nd Fund (The “Fund”) for donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of NE FL,
Inc. ($15,000.00), Downtown Vision Alliance, Inc. ($10,000.00), FL
Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc. ($20,000.00), Operation Save Our Sons,
Inc. ($40,000.00), & the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, National
Conference on preventing crime in the Black Community ($3,000.00) in
accordance with Sec 932.7055 (5), F.S., to support School Resource
Officer, crime Prevention, Safe Neighborhood, & Drug Abuse Education
& Prevention Progs, Approp $65,000.00 from the fund to reimburse the
general fund for forfeiture-related expenditures in accordance with Sec
932.7055 (4) (C) , F.S., & reallocating a total of $82,610.40 in prior yr
residual balances; purpose of approp; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his
Designee, & the Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver on behalf of the
City, the misc approp agreement btwn the City of Jax & Big Brothers Big
Sisters of NE Fl, Inc., City of Jax & Downtown Vision Alliance, Inc., btwn
the City of Jax & FL Sheriff’s Youth Ranches, Inc. & btwn the City of Jax
& Operation Save Our Sons, Inc.; providing for City Oversight by the
Jax Sheriffs Office. (B. T. 21-063) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Sheriff)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, SJCIC
5/17/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –5/25/21
27. 2021-0288 ORD Approp $102,867 from the Social Justice & Community
2nd Investment Special Committee Contingency to Kids Hope Alliance
(“KHA”) to allow KHA to provide funding to the 1st Coast Leadership
Foundation Jax, Inc. for The Mentoring 2 Thrive Prog; amending 2nd
revised schedule M to ORD 2020-511-E; Auth the Mayor, or his
Designee, & Corp Secretary, &/or the CEO of the KHA to Execute &
Deliver a Svcs Contract with the 1st Coast Leadership Foundation Jax,
Inc. (“ TFCLF”); Invoking the Exception in Sec 126.107 (G), Ord Code,
to allow direct contract with the 1st Coast Leadership Foundation Jax,
Inc. to provide the Svcs for The Mentoring 2 Thrive Prog; waiving the
requirements of Chapt 77 (KHA), Sec 77.111 (A) (Provider Contracts),
Ord Code, to exempt the Svcs to be provided by the 1st Coast
Leadership Foundation Jax, Inc. from competitive procurement; waiving
Sec 110.112 (Advance of City Funds; Prohibition Against), Pt 1 (The
City Treasury), Chapt 110 (City Treasury), Ord Code, to allow payment
by the City; providing for oversight by the KHA. (Sidman) (Introduced by
CM Boylan) (Co-Sponsor CM Salem)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R, SJCIC
5/17/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –5/25/21
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28. 2021-0289 ORD Auth the Borrowing from the City’s Commercial Paper Facility &/or
EMERGENCY Issuance of Fixed-Rate Debt in the Maximum Amount of up to
$100,000,000 to Provide Additional Funding for Countywide Rd
AMEND Construction, Rd Resurfacing & Sidewalks Construction as Part of the
City’s CIP; Appropriating $100,000,000 to the Infrastructure Prog:
Contact: $80,000,000 for Countywide Rd Construction, $10,000,000 for Rd
CM Becton Resurfacing & $10,000,000 for Sidewalk Construction; Amending
2020-504-E, the FY 2020-2021 Budget Ord, to Replace the Schedule
Requires 2/3 B4 in Order to Allow for the “Infrastructure Fund”; Amending the
vote by Council 2021-2025 5 Yr CIP Approved by Ord 2020-505-E to Provide Funding
for the Projects Entitled “Countywide Rd Construction”, “Roadway
Resurfacing” & “Countywide Sidewalk Construction”; Providing For
Quarterly Reports To Council; Req 1 Cycle Emergency Passage.
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Becton) ( Co-Sponsor CM Ferraro)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
5/17/21 NCSPHS Emergency Amend/Approve 4-2 (CMs White &
Diamond)
5/17/21 TEU Emergency Amend/Approve 5-1 (CM Morgan)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –5/25/21
AMENDMENT
1. Correct scrivener's errors
2. Clarify language regarding Schedule B4
• Authorizes borrowing of $100,000,000 to fund Countywide road construction
($80,000,000), road resurfacing ($10,000,000) and sidewalk construction ($10,000,000)
• Total annual debt service estimated at $7.4 million
• Requires quarterly reports to City Council concerning the status, progress and
challenges of the expenditure and implementation of the projects
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29. 2021-0290 ORD Approp a $470,000.00 Grant from the State of FL Dept of Law
EMERGENCY Enforcement to Fund Expansion of the City of Jax’s Cure Violence
Initiative, Purpose of the Approp; Auth the City to Enter into an
Scrivener's Amendmnt to the Agreemnt with Family Foundations of NE FL, Inc.;
Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & the Corp Secretary to
Contact: Execute & Deliver an Agreemnt with the Potter’s House Christian
Kendra Mervin Fellowship, Inc., to Execute & Deliver an Agreemnt with Builders of the
Faith Christian Center & Day Care Inc. & to Execute & Deliver an
Agreemnt with Justice & Security Strategies, LLC; Invoking the
Exception of Sec 126.107(G) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (General Regulations,
Chapt 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Direct Contract with
Family Foundations of NE FL, Inc., the Potter’s House Christian
Fellowship, Inc., Builders of the Faith Christian Center & Day Care Inc.,
& Justice & Security Strategies, LLC, for the Provision of Svcs Related
to the Expanded Cure Violence Initiative as More Particularly Described
Herein; Providing for Oversight by the Office of Grant & Contract
Compliance; Req 1 Cycle Emergency Passage. (B.T. 21-041)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Hazouri at Req of Mayor & by CVP
Newby & CM Freeman)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
5/17/21 NCSPHS Emergency/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –5/25/21
Scrivener's
Correct name to Justice & Security Strategies Inc.
• Appropriates a $470,000 grant from the State to establish a third Cure Violence site, to
be located on the Westside, with no local match required
• Grant funds will be used for staffing and implementation of the third site,
trauma-informed support, social services, and data analytics
• The grant period ends June 30, 2021
• The $470,000 being appropriated through this legislation represents funding for six
months of operation of the site
Concern
The grant period runs through 6/30/21. By appropriating the full grant amount intended
for six months of operations, the City could expend the entire $470,000 and be
reimbursed at a lesser amount causing a negative cash situation within the grant.
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30. 2021-0291 ORD Approp $100,000 from the Social Justice & Community Investmnt
2nd Special Committee Contingency for the Operation Boost! Prog
($100,000 to Workforce Industrial Training, LLC (“WIT”) & $100,000 to
Florida State College at Jacksonville (“FSCJ”); Apv & Auth the Mayor, or
His Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver, a 1st Amendmnt
to the Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax & WIT; Invoking the Exception in
Sec 126.107(G), Ord Code, to Allow Direct Contract with WIT to Provide
the Services for Operation Boost!; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His
Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver, a 1st Amendmnt to
the Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax & FL State College at Jax; Invoking
the exception in Sec 126.107 (G), Ord Code, to allow direct contract
with FL State College at Jax to provide svcs for Operation Boost!
Waiving Sec 110.112 (Advance of City Funds; Prohibition Against), Pt 1
(The City Treasury), Chapt 110 Ord Code, to Allow for a Partial
Advance Payment by the City; Providing for Oversight by the Office of
Grants & Contract Compliance. (Sidman) (Introduced by CVP Newby)
(Co-Sponsor CMs Salem & Hazouri)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: F, R, SJCIC
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –5/25/21
31. 2021-0292 ORD Initial Assessment Ord pursuant to Chapt 170, F.S., & Chapt 715,
2nd Ord Code, Auth special assessments in Downtown Jax, as described
herein; stating authority & findings for such special assessments; stating
the nature of improvements & general description of svcs; providing for
the method of apportionment, svc cost, properties to be assessed &
exemptions; identifying the svc area; establishing the assessment rate
& term; setting a public hearing for the final assessment ordinance;
directing preparation of the initial assessment roll, publication of notice,
& mailing of notices; identifying the method of collection for the 2021 tax
yr; identifying the method of collection for the 2022 through 2031 tax yrs
7 stating the intent to use the uniform method for the levy, collection, &
enforcement of a Non-Ad Valorem Assessment for the 2022 through
2031 tax yrs; retaining all rights granted by Chapt 170, F.S.; Apv & Auth
the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver the
enhanced Municipal Svcs Agreement btwn & among the City of Jax &
Downtown Vision, Inc.; providing oversight by the DIA. (Eller) (Req of
Mayor)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & Sec. 197.3632 F.S.
–6/8/21
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32. 2021-0293 ORD-Q Concerning Atlantic Coast Line Locomotive # 1504, at 1000 W.
2nd Bay St. & situated on the grounds of the Prime Osbourne Convention
Ctr; Declaring ACL1504, valued at $50,000.00, to be surplus to the
needs of the City of Jax (“The City”) & Auth the Approp City Officials to
transfer title of said property to the North FL Chapt of the National
Railway Historical Society, Inc. (“NFC-NRHS”), at no cost, in
accordance with Sec122.812 (C), Ord Code, for restoration & operation
as a short-line passenger excursion & fundraising train; designating the
Planning & Development to monitor actual use of ACL 1504; providing
for a reverter; Auth removal of the National Register of Historic Places
Designations ; Rescinding local landmark & landmark site designations
for ACL 1504, Waiving the requirements of Chapt 307, Ord Code,
relative to review of the rescission of the local landmark & landmark site
designations by the Jax Historic Preservation Commission & to the
extent said Chapt is inconsistent with this Ord, & directing the Zoning
Administrator & Chief of Legislative Svcs Div to take certain actions
relative to the rescission of local landmark & landmark site designations
for ACL 1504.(Dist 7-R.Gaffney) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP
Hazouri at Req of Mayor & CM White)
5/11/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R, LUZ
5/17/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
LUZ PH: 6/2/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –5/25/21
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