Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · October 5, 2021
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
9:30 AM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall
Finance Committee
Ron Salem, Pharm. D., Chair
Danny Becton, Vice Chair
Michael Boylan
Matt Carlucci
Terrance Freeman
Reggie Gaffney
Ju'Coby Pittman
Legislative Services Manager: Bernadette Smith
Council Auditor: Kim Taylor
Asst. Council Auditor: Phillip Peterson
Chief of Research: Jeff Clements
Chief Office of General Counsel: Paige Johnston
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
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Item/File No. Title History
1. 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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2. 2021-0593 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver for &
AMEND on behalf of the City, that Certain Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease
Modification (BOT File # 160336982) btwn the City of Jax, the Board of
Contact: Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of FL, &
Renee Hunter Palms Fish Camp Restaurant LLC, which modifies the existing Lease
Originally Auth by Ord 2009-459-E to Increase the Sq Footage, to
Change the Allowable Number of Boat Slips & Description of Use, to
Include Palms Fish Camp Restaurant LLC as a Lessee (Commercial
Tenant) of the Property, & to Reflect a Change in Upland Ownership;
Providing for Cont’d Oversight of the Lease & Docking Facility by the
Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept.
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced:NCSPHS, F
9/7/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/8/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/14/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F
10/4/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
AMENDMENT
1. Pg. 2, line 12: correct amount to $4,894.49
2. Place revised lease modification on file to update fee language
3. 2021-0620 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
Contact: Agreement btwn the City of Jax & Laborers’ International Union of North
Todd Norman America (LIUNA), Representing Approx 300 Members. (Granat)
(Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:TEU,F, R
10/4/21 TEU Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
• Authorizes wage increases of 3% effective 10/1/21, 2.5% effective 10/1/22, and 2.5%
effective 10/1/23
• Authorizes premium payments of $2,500 in October 2021 and $2,500 in October 2022
• Total estimated cost over the 3 year term of the agreement is approximately $2.2
million (a portion of the FY 21/22 costs are being covered with American Rescue Plan
dollars and it is anticipated that a portion of FY 22/23 costs will be covered as well)
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4. 2021-0621 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
Scrivener's Agreement btwn the City of Jax & the Jax Supervisors Assoc. (JSA),
Representing Approx 440 Members.
Contact: (Granat) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
Todd Norman 9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:TEU,F,R
10/4/21 TEU Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
Scrivener's
Correct section numbering in bill
• Authorizes wage increases of 3% effective 10/1/21, 2.5% effective 10/1/22, and 2.5%
effective 10/1/23
• Authorizes premium payments of $2,500 in October 2021 and $2,500 in October 2022
• Total estimated cost over the 3 year term of the agreement is approximately $4 million
(a portion of the FY 21/22 costs are being covered with American Rescue Plan dollars
and it is anticipated that a portion of FY 22/23 costs will be covered as well)
5. 2021-0622 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
Contact: Agreement btwn the City of Jax & the American Federation of State,
Todd Norman County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Representing Approx 1,900
Members, including Part-Time Employees.
(Granat) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:TEU,F, R
10/4/21 TEU Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
• Authorizes wage increases of 3% effective 10/1/21, 2.5% effective 10/1/22, and 2.5%
effective 10/1/23
• Authorizes premium payments of $2,500 in October 2021 and $2,500 in October 2022
• Total estimated cost over the 3 year term of the agreement is approximately $12.2
million (a portion of the FY 21/22 costs are being covered with American Rescue Plan
dollars and it is anticipated that a portion of FY 22/23 costs will be covered as well)
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6. 2021-0623 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
Contact: Agreement btwn the City of Jax & the Communication Workers of
Todd Norman America (CWA), Representing Approx 420 Members.
(Granat) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:TEU,F, R
10/4/21 TEU Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
• Authorizes wage increases of 3% effective 10/1/21, 2.5% effective 10/1/22, and 2.5%
effective 10/1/23
• Authorizes premium payments of $2,500 in October 2021 and $2,500 in October 2022
• Total estimated cost over the 3 year term of the agreement is approximately $3.8
million (a portion of the FY 21/22 costs are being covered with American Rescue Plan
dollars and it is anticipated that a portion of FY 22/23 costs will be covered as well)
7. 2021-0624 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
Contact: Agreement btwn the City of Jax & the International Assoc. of Fire
Todd Norman Fighters (IAFF), Representing Approx 1,600 Members.
(Granat) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
9/20/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:NCSPHS,F
10/4/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
• Authorizes wage increases of 4.5% effective 10/1/21, 4.25% effective 10/1/22, and
4.25% effective 10/1/23
• Authorizes premium payments of $2,500 in October 2021 and $2,500 in October 2022
• Total estimated cost over the 3 year term of the agreement is approximately $24.2
million (a portion of the FY 21/22 costs are being covered with American Rescue Plan
dollars and it is anticipated that a portion of FY 22/23 costs will be covered as well)
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8. 2021-0625 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
Contact: Agreements btwn the City of Jax & the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP),
Todd Norman Representing Approx 2,500 Members. (Granat) (Introduced by CP
Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
9/20/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:NCSPHS, F
10/4/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
Police
• Authorizes wage increases of 4.5% effective 10/1/21, 4.25% effective 10/1/22, and
4.25% effective 10/1/23
• Authorizes premium payments of $2,500 in October 2021 and $2,500 in October 2022
• Total estimated cost over the 3 year term of the agreement is approximately $26
million (a portion of the FY 21/22 costs are being covered with American Rescue Plan
dollars and it is anticipated that a portion of FY 22/23 costs will be covered as well)
Corrections
• Authorizes wage increases of 5% effective 10/1/21, 4.75% effective 10/1/22, and 4.5%
effective 10/1/23
• Authorizes premium payments of $2,500 in October 2021 and $2,500 in October 2022
• Total estimated cost over the 3 year term of the agreement is approximately $10.5
million (a portion of the FY 21/22 costs are being covered with American Rescue Plan
dollars and it is anticipated that a portion of FY 22/23 costs will be covered as well)
9. 2021-0658 ORD Approp. $420,318.00 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust
Scrivener's Fund (The “Fund”) Including $400,318.00 to Procure Capital & Other
Equip for Various Jax Sheriff’s Office Div’s & Facilities as More
Contact: Particularly Outlined herein, & $20,000.00 to Provide Continuation
Bill Clement Funding to the Homeward Bound Prog, Purpose of Appropriation.
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Sheriff)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
9/20/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:NCSPHS, F
10/4/21 NCSPHS Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-9/28/21
Scrivener's
Pg. 1, line 30: Strike “Jacksonvile” and insert “Jacksonville”
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10. 2021-0663 ORD Approp $300,000.00 From the Metropolitan Park Maint Subfund
Scrivener's (1D4) Fund Bal. to be Used for Demo. Of Mobile Office Trailers & the
Stage, Stage Bldg., and Stage Flooring & Concrete Foundation, & for
Contact: Restoration of Sidewalk Connections, Purpose of Appropriation.
Daryl Joseph (B. T. 21-108) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of
Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:TEU, F
10/4/21 TEU Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-9/28/21
Scrivener’s
Pg. 1, line 15: strike “2020-2021” and insert “2021-2022”
11. 2021-0665 ORD Approp $1,287,126.98 from Inmate Welfare Trust Fund to Estab
Contact: FY 2021-2022 Operating Budget for the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund;
Bill Clement Auth a Position within the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund. (R.C. 22-004)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Sheriff)
9/14/21 CO Introduction: NCSPHS, F
9/20/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer:NCSPHS, F
10/4/021 NCSPHS Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-9/28/21
12. 2021-0666 ORD Approp $119,010.00 From Available Revenue Bal in the Domestic
Contact: Battery Surcharge Trust Fund (the “Fund”) to Estab FY 2021-2022
Bill Clement Operating Budget for the Fund and to Prov Addnt’l Training to Law
Enforcement Personnel Combating Domestic Violence. (B.T. 21-115)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Sheriff)
9/14/21 CO Introduction: NCSPHS, F
9/20/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd and Rereferred: NCSPHS,F
10/4/021 NCSPHS Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-9/28/21
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13. 2021-0668 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor & Corp. Secretary to Execute & Deliver, for
Contact: & on behalf of the City, that Certain Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee
Renee Hunter Waived Lease (BOT File # 160354632) btwn the City of Jax & the
Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State
of Fl (“The Lease”) for the Purpose of Securing Submerged Land for
Construction & Operation of a Six-Slip Public Docking Facility Adjacent
to the Terminus of Jackson St. for Public Mooring of Recreational
Vehicles & a Water Taxi Loading & Unloading Area, for a 10 Yr Initial
Term Commencing 12/13/19;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 &
Comm. Svcs Dept. (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of
Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
9/20/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd and Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
10/4/21 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
10/4/21 TEU Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
14. 2021-0671 ORD Apv & Auth. The Mayor & Corp. Sec. to Execute & Deliver, for &
Contact: on Behalf of the City, That Certain Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee
Renee Hunter Waived Lease Renewal (BOT File # 161272789) btwn The City of Jax &
the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the
State of FL for the Purpose of Operating a 78-Slip Public Marina in
Conjunction with an Upland Park & Sprots Complex for a 5 Yr Term at
No Cost to the City; Providing for Oversight of Acquisition, Execution &
Recording of the Lease by the Real Estate Div., Public Works Dept.,
Oversight of the Lease & Marina & Docking Facility by the Parks, Rec. &
Community Serv. Dept. (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req
of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
9/20/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/20/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd and Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU,F, R
10/4/21 NCSPHS Approve 5-0
10/4/21 TEU Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
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15. 2021-0672 ORD Approp $1,000,000.00 to Kids Hope Alliance (“KHA”) for the City
AMEND of Jax’s NW Jax Stem Center for Teens, Amd the 7th Rev Schedule M
to Ord 2020-511-E; Aprov & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & the
Contact: Corp Sec, and/or the Chief Exec Officer of KHA, to Execute & Deliver
Mike Weinstein Contracts with 100 Black Men of Jax, Inc. & I’m a Star Foundation, Inc.
for Provisions of Professional Services at NW Jax Stem Center for
Teens; Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107(G), Ord Code, with
Respect to Serv to be Provided by 100 Black Men of Jax, Inc. and I’m a
Star Foundation, Inc.; Waiving the Req of Sec 77.111(A) (Provider
Contracts), Chapt 77 (Kids Hope Alliance), Ord Code, to Exempt the
Services to be provided by 100 Black Men of Jax, Inc. and I’m a Star
Foundation, Inc., from Competitive Procurement; Providing for
Oversight by KHA. (B. T. 21-128) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP
Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduction: NCSPHS, F, R
9/20/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd and Rereferred: NCSPHS, F, R
10/4/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 5-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
AMENDMENT
1. Correct scrivener’s error
2. Revise language to amend fiscal year 2021/22 Schedule M instead of fiscal year
2020/21
3. Attach revised Exhibit 3 to reflect FY 21/22 Second Revised Schedule M
• Appropriates $1,000,000 from the State Department of Education to fund:
1. Purchase of equipment ($400,000)
2. Purchase of furniture ($200,000)
3. STEM Programming ($200,000 each to 100 Black Men of Jacksonville and I'm a Star
Foundation)
• No local match is required
• Pursuant to Ord. 2019-271-E, the City has a management agreement with 100 Black
Men of Jacksonville and I’m a Star Foundation for program and facility management
services at the Moncrief Community Center
• Waives the requirement in Sec. 77.111(a) that provider contracts shall be competitively
procured under Chapter 126, Ordinance Code, via an evaluated bid process in order to
direct contract with 100 Black Men of Jacksonville and I’m a Star Foundation to manage
and provide programming at the STEM Center
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16. 2021-0673 ORD Making Certain Findings & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, to
NCSPHS Execute: (1) a Redevelopment Agreement (“Redevelopment
AMEND Agreement”) among the City of Jax (“City”), DIA & IGUANA Investments
FL, LLC (“Developer”), which Redevelopment Agreement provides for
Contact: the Design & Construction of a Luxury Hotel with no fewer than 170
Lori Boyer Rooms, no fewer than 23 Class A Condominium Units (Collectively, the
“Hotel Improvemnts”), & a Class A Office Bldg with no less than
See separate 141,300 Gross Sq. Ft. (“Office Bldg Improvemnts”); if elected by the
Auditor Developer, the Redevelopment Agreement also Authorizes the
handout Construction by the Developer on behalf of the City of a Marina Support
Bldg of no less than 6,000 Sq. Ft. & Events Lawn of Approx 1 Acre
having an estimated cost to the City of $6,192,967 (Collectively, the
“Marina Support Bldg Improvemnts”), Improvemnts to Metro Park
Marina with an estimated cost to the City of $7,180,133 (“Marina
Improvemnts”), with all Aggregate Cost Overruns in Excess of
$13,373,100 as to the Marina Support Bldg Improvements & Marina
Improvements the Responsibility of the Developer, & certain Riverwalk
Improvements with an estimated cost to the City of $3,900,000
(“Riverwalk Improvements”), with all cost overruns the responsibility of
the Developer,all on the Northbank of the St. Johns River within the
Downtown East Northbank Downtown Comm. Redevelopmnt Area
(“Project”); (2) an Ofc Bldg Ground Lease btwn the DIA, on behalf of the
City, & the Developer of an Approx 1.05 Acre parcel (“Ofc Bldg Parcel”)
of City-Owned land for a term of 40 Yrs with 1, 10 Yr Renewal Option,
at an Initial Lease Rate of $36,000 per Yr, on which Developer will
Construct the Office Bldg Improvements to be Owned by the Developer
during the Term; (3) a Marina Support Bldg Lease with an Initial Lease
Term of 5 Yrs with 5, 5 Yr Renewal Terms, for the Lease of the Marina
Support Bldg to the Developer with a Lease rate of $100 per yr; (4) a
Marina Mgmnt Agreement Auth the Developer to Manage Metro Park
Marina on behalf of the City with an Initial Term of 5 Yrs, with 5, 5 Yr
Renewal Options; (5) a Guaranty Agreement in Favor of the City & DIA
for each of the Hotel Improvements & Ofc Bldg Improvements
Guaranteeing Lien Free Completion of each such Proj; (6) Cost
Disbursemnt Agreements for each of the Marina Support Bldg, Marina
Improvements & Riverwalk Improvements; (7) a Quitclaim Deed
Conveying an Approx 4.77 Acre Parel of City-Owned land to the
Developer at a cost of $100 on which the Hotel Improvements will be
Constructed;& (8) Easements & related docs as described in
Redevelopmnt Agreement; Auth a Right of 1st Offer in Favor of the
Developer over an Approx 4.96 Acre Parcel of Land Located Adjacent
to & West of the Ofc Bldg Parcel, the Disposition of which is subject to a
Future Notice of Disposition & Future DIA & Council Apvl of the Terms
thereof; Auth a 75 %, 20 Yr Recaptured Enhanced Value (Rev) Grant in
the Max Amt not to exceed $47,683,955 in Connection with the
Construction of the Hotel Improvemnts & Ofc Bldg Improvements; Auth
a Completion Grant in the Amt of $25,834,887 Payable upon
Substantial Completion of the Hotel Improvements & Ofc Bldg
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improvements; Waiving Provisions of Chapt 126 (Procuremnt Code),
Ord Code, with respect to the Proj, & to Allow the City to Directly
Purchase certain items Specified in the Redevelopmnt Agreement as to
City-Owned Improvements; Invoking the Exception to Chapt 126.107
(G), to Allow the City to Directly Contract with vendors for the Purchase
of Supplies & Materials to be Incorp. Into City-Owned Portions of the
Proj; Est. Requirements for items to be Purchased; Waiving Sec.
122.811 (A), (Sales of Tangible Personal Property; Prohibition of Sales
to certain persons), Ord Code, to Allow Sale of any Surplus Tangible
Property of the City located on the Proj Parcel by Developer; Waiving
certain Provisions of Chapt 656 (Zoning Code), Pt 3 (Schedule of Dist
Regulations), Subpart H (Downtown Overlay Zone & Downtown Dist
Use & Form Regulations) Sec. 656.361.8.A (Deviations), Ord Code, to
Waive the Subsection 3 & 4 Requirements that an applicant may not be
eligible for Economic Incentives when also obtaining a Deviation from
the River View & Access Corridors Requirement of Subsection
656.361.6.2.H.2, & the Subsection 5 Requirement of Subsection
656.361.8.A that a 2/3 Majority Vote is Required to Apv the Requested
Deviation; Granting Deviation Appl DDRB 2021-013, at 1406 Gator
Bowl Blvd ( a Portion of R. E. # 130572-0100),Owned by City Of Jax, to
Increase the Max Distance Allowed btwn Riverfront View & Access
Corridors From 250’ to 384’, in Zoning Dist CCBD; Designating the DIA
as Contract Monitor for the Redevelopmnt Agreement; Oversight of the
Proj by the Dept of Public Works & the DIA; Auth the Execution of all
Docs relating to the above Agreements & Transactions, & Auth
Technical Changes to the Docs; Waiver of that Portion of the Public
Investmnt Policy Adopted by Ord 2016-382-E, as Amended, to Auth the
Completion Grant, which is not Auth by the Public Investmnt Policy.
(Dist 7-R. Gaffney)
(Sawyer) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduction: NCSPHS, F, R
9/20/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/21/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/28/21 CO PH Read 2nd and Rereferred: NCSPHS, F, R
10/4/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
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17. 2021-0704 RESO Making Certain Findings & Approp $ 300,000 from the NW OED
AMEND Fund/Transfer from Fund Balance for the Purpose of Providing a
$300,000 NW Jax Economic Development Fund Business Infrastructure
Contact: Grant to Concept Development, Inc. (“Company”), in Connection with
Kirk Wendland the Company’s Environmental Remediation of a Brownfield Site &
Construction of an Approx 10,640 Retail Facility at 1040 E. 8th Street in
See Auditor NW Jax, FL (“Project”); Auth Loan Forgiveness of the Remaining
summary on $47,500 Balance of that Certain Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan
pg. 15 Made by the City to Destined for a Change, Inc. in Connection with the
Project Parcel; Apv & Auth the Execution of an Economic Development
Agreement btwn the City of Jax & the Company to Support the Project;
Apv & Auth the Execution of Docs by the Mayor, or his Designee, &
Corp Secretary; Auth Approval of Technical Amendmnts by the Exec
Director of the OED; Oversight by the OED; Providing a Deadline for the
Company to Execute the Agreement; Waiver of the Public Investment
Policy Adopted by ORD 2016-382-E, as Amended; Req 2 Reading
Passage Pursuant to C.R. 3.305. (B. T. 21-129) (Sawyer) (Introduced
by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: F, R
AMENDMENT
1. Correct scrivener’s errors
2.Place revised development agreement on file to:
a. Revise default language in 8.2(b) to reflect operations cessation instead of sale
b. Revise default language in 8.2(c) to include clawback period beginning after
disbursement of BIG grant instead of effective date
c. Correct RE numbers for project parcel on Exhibit A
Waives the Public Investment Policy in order to authorize a Business Infrastructure
Grant in excess of $100,000 and aggregate funding in excess of $250,000 under the BIG
Program
There are outstanding property taxes on the Project Parcel totaling $606.28 per the Tax
Collector’s website. Section 4.2(c) of the development agreement requires that all
property taxes on the project parcel must be current prior to disbursement of the BIG
Grant.
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18. 2021-0706 ORD-MC- TBK as “Eliminating Excess Elections,” Relating to the Terms
2nd & Elections of City of Jax County Officials & Setting a Public Ref.;
Amending the Chart. of the City of Jax, Ch. 92-341, Laws of FL, as
Amend.; Changing the Date of Assuming the Offices of the Mayor,
Council Members, & the Sheriff, Sup. of Elections, Property Appraiser,
& Tax Collector to 1/1 Following Fall Even-Yr. Gubernatorial Elections
Commencing 1/1/2031, & Every 4 Yrs. Thereafter; Providing for
Transition; Repealing Conflicting Ord. & Requiring the Enactment of
New Implemented Ords; Revising the Lengths of the Terms of Office of
the City Council Members, Mayor, Sherriff, Sup. of Elections, Property
Appraiser, & Tax Collector. Assuming Office on 7/1/2027, to Terms of
7/1/2027 – 12/31/2030; Providing for No Change in Term Limits;
Providing for Referendum Appr. of This Ord; Providing for a Financial
Impact Stmt. to be Developed & Placed on the Ballot; Directing the Sup.
of Elections to Place the Referendum Qn. on the Special Elec. Ballot on
2/22/2022. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
10/4/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
19. 2021-0707 ORD-MC- TBK as “Govt. Reduction Bill,” Relating to At-Large
2nd Residence Areas Council Members & Setting a Public Referendum;
Amending the Chart. of the City of Jax, Ch. 92-341, Laws of FL, as
Amended; Eliminating at-Large Residence Areas Council Dist.
Commencing 1/1/2031; Providing for Transition; Repealing Conflicting
Ords & Requiring the Enactment of New Implementation Ords;
Providing for Referendum Apprv. of This Ord; Providing for a Financial
Impact Stmnt. to be Devel. and Placed on the Ballot, Directing the Sup.
of Elections to Place the Referendum QN on the Spec. Elec. Ballot on
2/22/2022. (Johnston) (CM Dennis)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, LUZ
10/4/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/4/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
20. 2021-0708 ORD-MC- Amend. Sec. 116.708 (Disposition of Aux Police Officers
2nd Badges, Cap & Serv. Sidearm Upon Leaving Aux. Serv. After 20 or
More Yrs.), Part 7 (Misc. Employee Benefit Reg.), Ch 116 (Employee &
Employee Benefits), Ord Code, To Provide Sheriff’s Discretion for
Retention of Badges, Caps, & Serv. Sidearms. (Granat) (Introduced by
CP Newby at Req of Sheriff)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/4/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
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21. 2021-0711 ORD- Approp. $13,926.00 in Dept. of Homeland Security/Fed. Emerg.
2nd Mngmt. Performance Pass-Through Grant Funding Distributed by the
FL Dept. of Emerg. Mngmt. & Funded Through the American Rescue
Plan Act of 2021, To Be Used in Preparing For, Responding To,
Recovering From, & Mitigating Against the Impacts of Natural &
Man-Made Emerg., Providing for Oversite by the Jax Fire & Rescue
Dept., Emerg. Preparedness Div. (B.T. 21-122) (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CP Newby at Req. of Mayor)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/4/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
22. 2021-0716 ORD- Approp. $47,500.00 in Grant Funding from the FL Fish & Wildlife
EMERGENCY Conservation Commission. (The “FWC”) For Reimb. of the City of Jax’s
Costs to Remove 3 Derelict Vessels in City of Jax Waterways; Providing
AMEND for Oversight by the Neighborhoods Dept., Environmental Quality Div.;
Req. 1 Cycle Emerg. Passage. (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby
Contact: at the Req. of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Ferraro)
Melissa Long 9/28/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, JWC
10/4/21 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 5-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
AMENDMENT
Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct account codes
• One vessel is located in Julington Creek, one vessel is located in the St . Johns River
(Mandarin) and one vessel is located in the Broward River
23. 2021-0717 ORD- Approp. $125,000.00 From the Trial Ridge Landfill Mitigation
2nd Fund ($25,000 to Normandy Athletic Assoc., $25,000 to Marietta
Bullsbay Athletic Assoc. Inc., $25,000 to Argyle Athletic Assoc., $25,000
to Whitehouse Civic Assoc., & $25,000 to Argyle Forest Youth Sports
Assoc.) to Provide Funding to be used for the Purchase of New Equip.
& Uniforms for Sports Programming or Repair & Reno. Of Existing
Equip.; Providing for Oversight by the Parks, Rec & Community Serv.
Dept. & Dist. of Funds Upon Invoices/Complying with Bidding Provisions
of Ch. 126, Ord. Code/Reverter of Any Unspent Funds; Invoking the
Exception of (126.107 (G) (Exemptions), Ch. 126 (Procurement Code),
Ord. Code, to Direct Contract with Athletic Assoc. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM White)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
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24. 2021-0719 Ord- Approp. $324,509.00 ($260,000.00 in Grant Funds from
2nd AmeriCorps Seniors, FKA the Corp. for National & Comm. Serv., & a
$64,509.00 Cash Match from the City) for the Duval Co. Senior
Companion Prog. (the “Program”), Which Provides Volunteer Assist.
For Seniors Aged 60 Yrs. & Older Who Have 1 or More Physical or
Mental Hlth. Limitations to Allow Them to Maintain a Higher Level of
Independent Living, Purpose of Approp.; Auth. a Clerical Support Aide
III Position, Providing for City Oversight by the Senior Serv. Div. of the
Dept. of Parks, Rec. & Comm. Serv. (B.T. 21-114) (R.C. 21-173)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/4/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
25. 2021-0720 ORD- Approp. $100,000.00 in Fund Bal. From the Environmental
2nd Protection Fund (the “Fund”) to the Environmental Protection Fund
Operating Acct. to Provide Funding for Edu. Outreach Activities, AWA
Travel, Training, Supplies, Subscriptions, Dues & Memshp. Fees for
Environmental Protection Board (the “Board”) Mems & Staff, Purpose of
Approp.; Providing for a Carryover of Funds Through 9/30/2024;
Providing for Waiver of Sec. 111.755 (Environment Protection Fund), Pt
7 (Environment & Conservation), Ch. 111 (Special Revenue & Trust
Accts.), Ord. Code, to Auth. the Board to Utilize Funds from the Fund
for Travel, Training, Supplies, Subscriptions, Dues & Memshp. Fees for
Board Mems. & Staff; Providing for Waiver of Sec. 360.602 (Uses of
Fund), Pt. 6 (Environmental Protection Fund), Ch. 360 (Envi. Reg.),
Ord. Code, To Auth. the Board to Utilize Funds from the Fund for
Travel, Training, Supplies, Subscriptions, Dues & Memshp. Fees for
Board Mem. & Staff; Req. Annual Rpts. (B.T. 21-119) (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CP Newby by Req. of Mayor)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
10/4/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –10/12/21
26. 2021-0730 Ord- Approp. $150,000.00 in Gen. Fund – Gen. Serv. Fund Bal. to
2nd Procure Prof. Serv. for the Jax Small & Emerging Bus. Prog.; Purpose
of Approp. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Freeman)
9/28/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/4/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F. S. & C.R., 3.601 –10/12/21
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Council Auditor’s Office
2021-704
One or Two Read Resolution - Two
Date provided to Council Auditor - 9/22/21
Company Name - Concept Development, Inc.
Project Location - 1040 East 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Incentives Provided - $300,000 Business Infrastructure Grant (BIG) from the Northwest
Jacksonville Economic Development Fund (NWJEDF)
Number of Jobs to be Created - N/A
Number of Jobs to be Retained - N/A
Performance Schedule -
• Commencement of Improvements no later than March 1, 2022
• Completion of Improvements no later than December 31, 2023
Capital Investment - $2,119,864
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 disbursements of the BIG grant
• If the Company ceases to operate a retail store during the first five years after
disbursement of the BIG grant, the Company must repay the BIG grant on a sliding
scale
• If the Company or any lessee or assignee of the Company uses the Project Parcel for
any ineligible business activities during the first five years after the effective date, the
Company shall repay the full amount of the BIG grant paid to the Company
• If the Company fails to invest at least $1,500,000 in private funding by December 31,
2023, the BIG grant will terminate and the Company will repay the entire amount of the
BIG grant that was previously paid to the Company
ROI - 0.73 over 10 years or 1.62 over 20 years
Waives the Public Investment Policy in order to authorize a Business Infrastructure
Grant in excess of $100,000 and aggregate funding in excess of $250,000 under the BIG
Program
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NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held October 19, 2021.
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