Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · December 7, 2021
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Tuesday, December 7, 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 - Excused Absence
Legislative Assistant: Melodi Murray
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
Finance Committee Agenda - Revised Marked December 7, 2021
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Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
Council Auditor Kim Taylor to discuss:
• Report #852: Budget Summary Fiscal Year 2021/22
• Report #853: Council Auditor’s Office Annual Report Fiscal Year 2020/21
• Report #751B: Follow-up on Fire and Rescue Department Ambulance Billing and
Inventory Audit
Discussion of Council Strategic Plan Priorities
Attendance:
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2021-0788 ORD Amend Fiscal Yr 2018-2019 JTA Budget; Amend ORD
Contact: 2018-504-E (The COJ Budget) by Amending the JTA Budget Revised
Greg Hayes / Schedules O & P; an ORD Amending FY 2019-2020 JTA Budget;
Jessica Shepler Amending ORD 2019-504-E (The COJ Budget) by Amending the JTA
Budget Revised Schedules O & P. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Newby
at the Req of JTA)
10/26/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F
11/1/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/2/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/9/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU, F
12/6/21 TEU Approve 5-2 (Cumber, Ferraro)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-11/9/21
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2. 2021-0816 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Sec to
Contact: Execute & Deliver, For & On Behalf of the City, That Certain Purchase
Renee Hunter & Sale Agreemt btwn the COJ & Cynthia M. Young, & all Closing &
Other Docs. at 5565 Old Middleburg Road S (R.E.# 015223-0000), for
Acquisition, at the Negotiated Purchase Price of $330,000.00, to be
Utilized as a Pond Site for the Old Middleburg Rd Proj; Oversight by the
Real Estate Division of the Public Works Dept, & Oversight of the
Property by the Engineering & Construction Management Division of
Public Works Department thereafter. (District 12–White) (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by the CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
11/9/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F
11/15/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU,F
12/6/21 TEU Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-11/23/21
3. 2021-0817 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Sec to
Contact: Execute & Deliver, For & On Behalf of the City, That Certain Lease
Renee Hunter Agreemt btwn the COJ & the City & Police Federal Credit Union located
at 501 E. Bay St, Jax, FL 32202 (R.E.# 073402-0000) Pursuant to
Which Tenant will Lease Approx 1,237 Sq Ft of Space in the Police
Memorial Bldg for Initial Term of Five (5) Years with Options to Renew
for two (2) additional Consecutive Terms of five (5) Years Each, at
Rental Rate of $1.00 per year; Providing for Oversight by the Jax
Sheriff’s Office. (Dist 7 R. Gaffney) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP
Newby at Req of Mayor)
11/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
11/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F
12/6/21 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-11/23/21
4. 2021-0818 ORD Apv & Auth Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver an
AMEND Amendment Four to Grant Agreemt btwn the COJ & Clara White
Mission, Inc. to Extend the Completion of Construction date from
Contact: 12/31/21 to 6/30/22 & the Sales Commencement date from 1/31/22 to
Kirk Wendland 7/31/22. (Sawyer) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
11/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F
11/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F
12/6/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-11/23/21
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AMENDMENT
Attach revised Exhibit 1 to remove language regarding the pedestrian bridge
• Extends the completion of construction date and sales commencement date by an
additional six months each
5. 2021-0819 ORD Approp $5,763.60 From the Jax Kids Book Club Education
AMEND Special Revenue Fund & Transfer Said Funds to the Board of Library
Trustees Trust Fund for the Jax Public Library’s Story Journeys Literacy
Contact: Enrichment Summer Prog. (B.T. 22-013) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by
Tim Rogers CP Newby at Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Salem)
11/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F
11/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F
12/6/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-11/23/21
AMENDMENT
Attach a Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to reflect the correct funding source
6. 2021-0822 ORD Appropriating $400,000 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust
NCSPHS AMEND Fun for the Mental Health Offender Trust Fund; Purpose of
Appropriation; providing an effective date. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM
Contact: Salem)
CM Salem 11/9/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F
11/15/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F
12/6/21 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-11/23/21
NCSPHS AMENDMENT
1. Revise appropriation amount to $600,000 to include an additional $200,000 from the
General Fund – FIND Match contingency account
2. Correct scrivener’s errors
3. Attach revised Exhibit 1 to correct account information and increase appropriation to
$600,000 on BT
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7. 2021-0823 ORD Appropriating $60,000.00 from the Admin & Finance Dept, Office
AMEND of the Director – Professional Svcs to Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. for
addnt’l Audit Svcs; Apv & Auth Execution of an Addendum to the Initial
Contact: Engagement Ltr set forth in ORD 2020-299-E for the 9/30/20 Yr End
Kim Taylor / Audit. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Salem)
Joey Greive 11/9/21 CO Introduced: F
11/16/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-11/23/21
AMENDMENT
1. Correct scrivener’s error
2. Attach Revised Exhibit 3 to attach a revised Engagement Letter addendum
• Appropriates an additional $60,000 from the Finance Department Office of Director
professional services account for the fiscal year end 9/30/20 audit, for a total cost of
$380,000
8. 2021-0838 ORD re the Establishment of a Dependent Special Dist TBK as the
2nd “Baymeadows Community Improvement District” (“BCID”); Incorporating
the Recitals; Providing that the Dist Shall be a Dependent Spec Dist
Estab the Charter for the “Baymeadows Community Improvement
District” (“BCID”), in Accordance with Sec 189.02, FL Statutes; Estab
the BCID’s Purpose, Powers, Functions & Duties; Estab the BCID’s
Geographic Boundaries; Recognizing the Authority to Create Special
Dists & Auth the Creation of the BCID Spec Dist as the as the Best
Alternative; Estab a Governing Body, Identifying the Leadership &
Election Process; Identifying Additional Requirements re Financial
Disclosure Obligations, Audit Obligations, Notice & Reporting
Obligations; Providing Available Financing Methods; Recognizing that
the Creation of the BCID Spec Dist is Consistent with the Comp Plan
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Becton)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
12/6/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to F.S. Sec. 197.3632(3)(a)-1/11/22
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9. 2021-0839 ORD Apv the Final Costs of Underground Utility Installation Improvemts
2nd for the S. End River Rd – NW End River Oaks Rd Neighborhood
Assessment Program, Auth & Funded by Ord 2020-486-E;
Incorporating the Recitals; Specifying the Unit of Measurement;
Adopting the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll at Public Hearing,
Pursuant to the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special
Assessments as Auth by Sec 197.3632, FL Statutes; Notice of Public
Hearing Served to Affected Properties; Providing for Certification of the
Assessment Roll & Directing the Council Sec to Cooperate with the Tax
Collector & the Property Appraiser & JEA in the Certification of the
Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll; Directing the Council Sec, JEA & the
Tax Collector to Record the Final Assessments in the Improvemnt Lien
Book; Providing for Payment of Final Assessments & Liens;
Implementing the Assessments & Directing the Tax Collector to Provide
Notice of Assessment (Bowles) (Introduced by CM Cumber)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
12/6/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to F.S. Sec. 197.3632(3)(a)-1/11/22
10. 2021-0843 ORD Approp $1,952,892.05 from the Foreclosure Registry (Including
2nd $706,332.00 in Revenue Collected from the Foreclosure Registry & a
Reallocation of Previously Approp Funds in the Amt of $1,245,560.05)
to Fund Various Programs & Activities Auth Pursuant to Chapt 179, Ord
Code, Purpose of Approp; Auth Positions (B.T. 22-026)(R.C. 22-027)
(Staffopoulos)(Introduced by CM Newby at Req of Mayor)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
12/6/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
11. 2021-0844 ORD Approp a $25,000.00 Grant from FL Animal Friend, Inc., with no
2nd Local Match, to Provide Spay & Neuter Services to Stray &
Resident-Owned Free Roaming Cats & Kittens in the Community,
Purpose of Approp; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp
Sec to Execute & Deliver, for & on behalf of the City, the Grant Award
Agreemnt btwn the City & FL Animal Friend, Inc.; Providing Oversight
by the Neighborhoods Dept, Animal Care & Protective Svcs Div (B.T.
22-023) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Newby at Req of Mayor)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
12/06/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
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12. 2021-0845 ORD Approp $15,000.00 in Grant Funding from the FL Fish & Wildlife
2nd Conservation Commission (The “FWC”) for Reimbursement of the City
of Jax’s Costs to Remove 1 Derelict Vessel Located in a Public
Waterway in the City of Jax, Purpose of Approp; Providing for Oversight
by the Neighborhoods Dept, Environmental Quality Div (B.T. 22-022)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Newby at Req of Mayor)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, JWC
12/6/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
13. 2021-0846 ORD Approp $376,846.00 in Grant Funding from the U.S. Dept of
2nd Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Prog, to Fund Various Progs & Activities Aimed at Crime
Control & Prevention, Improving the Criminal Justice System, &
Improving Public Safety in Duval Co; Purpose of Approp; Providing for a
Carryover of Funds into FY 2022-2023; Auth Positions; Providing for
Oversight by the Finance & Admin Dept, Office of Grant & Contract
Compliance (B.T. 22-016) (R.C. 22-005) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by
CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
12/6/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
14. 2021-0847 ORD Approp $415,744.00 in Grant Funding from the U.S. Dept of
2nd Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Prog, to Fund Various Progs & Activities Aimed at Crime
Control & Prevention, Improving the Criminal Justice System, &
Improving Public Safety in Duval Co; Purpose of Approp; Apving
Positions & Part-Time Hrs; Providing for Oversight by the Finance &
Admin Dept, Office of Grant & Contract Compliance(B.T. 22-015) (R.C.
22-006)(Staffopoulos)(Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
12/06/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
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15. 2021-0848 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Sec to
2nd Execute & Deliver that Certain Lease btwn the U.S.A. (U.S. Navy) & the
City of Jax (The “Lease”) for the City’s Lease of Certain Real Propty &
Improvmts Located at 7000 Roosevelt Blvd, Jax, Fl 32244, Commonly
Known As Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park, for the Continued Operation &
Maintenance of a Regional Park for the Benefit of the Public, for a 25
Year Term Commencing on the Effective Date of the Lease Through
2046, at a Rental Rate of $100.00 Per Yr, with the Option to Pay a
1-time, Lump Sum Rental Amount of $2500.00 for the Entirety of the
Lease Term; Providing for Oversight by the Dept of Parks, Rec &
Community Svcs(Staffopoulos)(Introduced by CM Newby at Req of
Mayor)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
12/6/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
16. 2021-0849 ORD Approp $500,000.00 ($250,000 from Council President
2nd Contingency Expense Acct & $250,000 from Contingency Find Match)
for Funding to Edward Waters University to Provide a Community
Wellness & Fitness Center; Providing for Carryover of Funds to FY
2022-2023; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Sec to
Execute & Deliver an Agreemt with Edward Waters University, Inc;
Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107 (G) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (General
Regulations, Chapt 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Direct
Contract Edward Waters University, Inc, for the Provision of Svcs
Related to the Community Wellness & Fitness Center, as More
Particularly Described Herein; Providing for Oversight by the Dept of
Public Works (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Newby)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F, R
12/6/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
17. 2021-0850 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Sec to Execute &
2nd Deliver the 1st Amendment to Interlocal Agreemt re Veterans’ Suicide
Prevention by & Among the City of Jax, Duval Co (“City”), & the
Counties of Baker, Clay Nassau, & St. Johns (“Interlocal Agreement”),
to Remove the City as the Admin for the Fire Watch Council of NE FL;
Providing for Contingency (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Diamond)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
12/6/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
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18. 2021-0851 ORD-MC re the Public Svc Grant Council; Amend Sec 80.104
2nd (Organization & Proceedings), Chapt 80 (Public Svc Grant Council), Ord
Code, to Amend the Quorum Requirements of the Public Service Grant
Council; Amend Sec 118.301 (Expenditure of Appropriated Funds), Pt 3
(Admin of City Grants), Chapt 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Address
Carryover of Residual Funds; Amend Sec 118.802 (Annual Lump Sum
Appropriation for Public Svc Grants), 118.805 (Eligibility to Apply for
Public Svc Grants), 118.806 (Application Requirements), Pt 8 (Public
Svc Grants), Chapt 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for Carryover
of Funds Appropriated to the Public Svc Grant Council from FY to FY &
to Require Requesting Agencies to Provide Additional Financial
Documentation & Information re Program Impact & Effectiveness;
Providing for Codification Instructions (Hodges) (Introduced by CM
Carlucci)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
12/6/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
19. 2021-0854 RESO Making Certain Findings, Apv & Auth the Execution of an
Contact: Economic Dev Agreemt (“Agreement”) btwn the City of Jax (“City”) &
Kirk Wendland Cenntro Auto Corp (“Company”), to Support the Creation of a new
Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Facility to be Leased by the Company &
See Auditor Located at 2282 Lane Ave N Within the City (“Project”); Auth a 5-Yr
summary on Recapture Enhanced Value (REV) Grant of $450,000; Apv & Auth the
pg. 9 Execution of Documents by the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp Sec;
Auth Apv of Technical Amends by the Executive Dir of the Office of
Economic Dev (“OED”); Providing for Oversight by the OED; Providing a
Deadline for the Company to Execute the Agreemt; Affirm the Project’s
Compliance with the Public Investment Policy Adopted by Ord
2016-382-E, As Amended; Req 2-Reading passage Pursuant to Council
Rule 3.305 (Sawyer) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: F, R
20. 2021-0855 ORD Declaring 9216 1st Ave, Jax, FL 32208 (R.E. #-036499-0000),
2nd btwn Soutel Dr. & Belvedere St., to be surplus to needs of the City;
Auth Convey of subject parcel to Christ the Living Cornerstone, Inc., a
FL not for profit corp, at no cost; Auth Mayor & Corp Secretary to
execute a quitclaim deed & other convey docs; Waiving Sec. 122.425
(dispo by auction or sealed bid), Pt 4 (Real Prop), Chpt 122 (Public
Prop), Ord Code, to allow donation to Christ the Living Cornerstone,
Inc.; Providing a right of reentry for failure to use subject parcel for the
operation of a wellness clinic and/or Comm Outreach Ctr; Prov for City
Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Real Estate Div (Dist 8-Pittman)
(Johnston)(Introduced by CMs Ferraro & Pittman)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
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Council Auditor’s Office
2021-854
Date provided to Council Auditor – 11/18/21
Company Name – Cenntro Automotive Corporation
Project Location – 2282 Lane Ave. N
Incentives Provided – $450,000 REV grant at 50% over 5 years
Number of Jobs to be Created –
• 34 new jobs created at an average salary of $52,000
o 15 by December 31, 2022
o 19 by December 31, 2023
Performance Schedule –
• Commencement of improvements and purchase of TPP no later than February 28,
2022
• Completion of improvements, and purchase and installation of TPP no later than June
30, 2023
Number of Jobs to be Retained – N/A
Capital Investment – $25,000,000
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 REV grant
• If by December 31, 2023, the Company fails to create the number of new jobs with an
average salary of $52,000 listed below, the REV grant will be reduced by the
corresponding amount:
o Fails to create 30 New Jobs – reduced proportionately
o Fails to create 25 New Jobs– REV grant is terminated and any amounts paid to
the Developer will be repaid to the City
• If by June 30, 2023, the Company fails to invest the amounts listed below, the REV
grant will be reduced by the corresponding amount:
o Fails to invest at least $20,000,000 – reduced proportionately
o Fails to invest at least $15,000,000 – REV grant is terminated and any amounts
paid to the Developer will be repaid to the City
ROI based on 10-year return – 3.27
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NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
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