Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · September 4, 2024
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
9:30 AM
Council Chamber,
1st Floor, City Hall
Finance Committee
Ron Salem, Pharm. D., Chair
Terrance Freeman, Vice Chair
Raul Arias
Rory Diamond
Nick Howland
Will Lahnen
Ju'Coby Pittman
Legislative Assistant: Steven Libby
Council Auditor's Office: Kim Taylor, Council Auditor
Council Auditor's Office: Phillip Peterson, Asst. Council Auditor
Council Research: Jeff Clements, Chief
Office of General Counsel: Mary Staffopoulos, Deputy
Administration: Scott Wilson
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Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
Attendance:
• Presentation on Riverfront Plaza, Shipyards West Park, and Metro Park
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2023-0307 ORD-MC re the Jax Police & Fire Pension Board of Trustees; Amend Sec
DEFER 22.12 of the Charter of the COJ; Prov for Codification Instructions (Hodges)
(Co-Introduced by CP Freeman at Req of Jax Police & Fire Pension Board of
At request of Trustees & CM White) (Co-Sponsor CM Pittman)
PFPF Board 5/9/23 CO Introduced: R, F
5/15/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/16/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/23/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601- 5/23/23
2. 2024-0436 ORD Granting to Peoples Gas System, Inc. (Peoples Gas), Its Successors &
NCSPHS Assigns, a Non-Exclusive Natural Gas Franchise Agrmt for Use of the
SUBSTITUTE Rights-of-Way of the City of Jax; Apv, & Auth the Mayor & Corp Sec to
Execute & Deliver, That Certain Natural Gas Franchise Agrmt btwn the City &
Contact: Peoples Gas to Prov the Terms & Conditions Under Which Said Franchise May
Brittany Norris be Exercised; Prov for City Oversight by the Planning & Dev Dept, Dev Svcs
Div; Directing the Legislative Services Div to Forward the Enacted Ord to the
Dev Svcs Div of the Planning & Dev Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM
Salem)
5/28/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
6/3/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/4/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/4/24 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/11/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 NCSPHS Substitute/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/11/24
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NCSPHS SUBSTITUTE
1. Change oversight to the Finance Department
2. Include waiver of Section 711.318 (Publication costs) which requires the applicant assume the
cost of publication
3. Include waiver of applicable provisions of Chapter 711 (City Rights-of-Way) in direct conflict
with proposed agreement
4. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (Agreement) to reflect negotiated agreement terms, including:
a. 10-year initial term with two 10-year renewal options requiring Council approval
b. Future changes to City's permitting procedures will be prospectively applicable to franchisee
c. Require Peoples Gas to use commercially reasonable efforts to coordinate with the City on
matters impacting the rights-of-way
c. 18% interest to be applied to late payments or underpayments
d. Increase of franchise fee upon an increase of the same in a surrounding municipality,
subsequent to City Council Approval, but no sooner than 12 months after notification from
Company
e. City to be compensated, up to $20,000, for the cost of any audit finding an amount owed to the
City of 5% or more in addition to interest at a rate 10% on the amount underpaid
f. Waive the applicability of Chapter 711 (City Rights-of-Way)
3. 2024-0460 ORD Approp $100,000.00 from the Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency
NCSPHS Fund (LATCF), American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARP Act) Grant Funds in the
AMEND Amt of $100,000.00 to JU Women’s Health Innovation Hub Proj; Auth an
Increase to the Maximum Indebtedness of an Agrmt btwn JU & the City
Contact: Related to the Proj & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute
Dr. Sapienza & Deliver Docs btwn the City & JU to Provide Funding for Certain Expenses
(Jacksonville Related to the Proj; Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding
University) Through a Competitive Evaluated Award Process), Pt 1 (General Provisions),
Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow a Direct Contract With JU; Prov for
Compliance With Applicable ARP Act Grant Funding Requirements; Prov for
Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the Finance Dept; Prov
for Carryover of Funds to FY 24-25 (B.T. 24-114) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
(Co-Sponsors CMs Johnson & Peluso)
6/11/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
6/17/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/17/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/18/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
9/3/24 R Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/25/24
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NCSPHS AMENDMENT
1. Revise appropriation to $250,000 to include $150,000 from returned funding related to the
termination of the JIA CRA
2. Revise contract execution language to reflect authorization of a new contract rather than
increasing the maximum indebtedness of an existing contract
3. Attach revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to reflect revised appropriation amount
4. Attach revised Exhibit 2 (Term Sheet) to include the budget by funding source and add the
contract term end date
• Appropriates $100,000 in ARP Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) funds to
provide a grant of $100,000 to Jacksonville University for the Women’s Health Innovation Hub
• As amended, authorizes execution of a contract with Jacksonville University
• The $100,000 grant to Jacksonville University will fund salaries, benefits, research/program
supplies, and indirect costs related to the Women’s Health Innovation Hub
• Authorizes carryover of funding through 9/30/25
4. 2024-0465 ORD Approp $1,278,372.79 Including $28,372.79 from Loss Deductible
WITHDRAW Revenue & a Transfer of $1,250,000.00 Within the Public Bldgs Allocations
Fund for Deferred Maintenance Needs at Various City Facilities (B.T. 24-119)
At request of the (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
Administration 6/11/24 CO Introduced: F, TEU
6/18/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/18/24 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/25/24
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5. 2024-0466 ORD Approp $785,000 from the General Fund - GSD Property Tax Acct to the
DEFER General Fund Operating Subsidies & Contributions to Private Org Acct to
Provide Funding to Goodwill Industries of North Florida, Inc., for the Building
At request of Futures Together - a Goodwill Workforce Training Prog, as More Fully
the Chair Described Herein; Prov for Carryover to 9/30/25; Invoking the Exemption in
Sec 126.107(g) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (General Regulations), Ch 126
(Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With Goodwill;
Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding Through a Competitive
Evaluated Award Process), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants),
Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With Goodwill; Apv, & Auth the
Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the
City an Agrmt btwn the City & Goodwill Industries of North Florida, Inc. for
the Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contracts Compliance Div of the
Finance Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Johnson) (Co-Sponsors CMs
Clark-Murray & Peluso)
6/11/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
6/17/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/17/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/18/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/25/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/15/24 NCSPHS Approve 3-3 (J. Carlucci, Miller, Salem) (Deferred)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/25/24
6. 2024-0501 ORD Levying Annual Taxes for the 2024 Calendar Yr on Real & Personal
Recommend Property Located in the Gen Svcs Dist of the City of Jax, Excepting the 2nd,
Approval of 3rd, 4th & 5th Urban Svcs Dists (the Cities of Jax Beach, Atlantic Beach,
Tentative Millage Neptune Beach & the Town of Baldwin); Stating the Percentage Change from
the 2024 Rolled-Back Rate; Auth Assessment & Collection; Prov for the Use of
the Revenues Generated (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/23/24 CO Introduced: F
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065, F.S. - 9/10/24 & 9/24/24
Millage Levy Ordinance for GSD excluding USDs 2-5
Assessed Value - $98,507,990,525
Millage Levy - 11.3169
Estimated Revenues - $1,064,638,849
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7. 2024-0502 ORD Levying Calendar Yr 2024 Annual Taxes on Real & Personal Property
Recommend Located in the City of Jax, Including Only the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Urban Svcs Dists,
Approval of to Wit: the Cities of Jax Beach, Atlantic Beach & Neptune Beach; Stating the
Tentative Millage Percentage Change from the 2024 Rolled-Back Rate; Auth Assessment &
Collection; Prov for the Use of the Revenues Generated (Staffopoulos) (Req of
Mayor)
7/23/24 CO Introduced: F
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065, F.S. - 9/10/24 & 9/24/24
Millage Levy Ordinance for USDs 2-4
Assessed Value - $10,055,233,332
Millage Levy - 8.0262
Estimated Revenues - $77,073,575
8. 2024-0503 ORD Levying Calendar Yr 2024 Annual Taxes on Real & Personal Property
Recommend Located in the City of Jax, Including Only the 5th Urban Svcs Dist, to Wit: the
Approval of Town of Baldwin; Stating the Percentage Change from the 2024 Rolled-Back
Tentative Millage Rate; Auth Assessment & Collection; Prov for the Use of the Revenues
Generated (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/23/24 CO Introduced: F
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065, F.S. - 9/10/24 & 9/24/24
Millage Levy Ordinance for USD 5
Assessed Value - $76,751,310
Millage Levy - 9.5260
Estimated Revenues - $698,232
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9. 2024-0504 ORD Estab the City’s 24-25 FY Consolidated Govt Budget; Prov a Table of
SUBSTITUTE Contents; Approp Funds & Adopting Budgets for the 24-25 FY for the City;
Prov for Certain City Grants to Non-Governmental Orgs Pursuant to Ch 118,
Recommend Ord Code; Estab Capital Outlays; Estab Carryovers; Prov for Federal Public
Approval of Svc Grants; Prov for State & Federal Grant Progs; Prov for Gen Fund/GSD
Tentative Budget Funding for Salaries & Benefits; Estab the Employee Cap; Prov Position
As Substituted Allocations & Temporary Hours; Estab the CIP Budget for the 24-25 FY; Prov
for the All Yrs Budget City Debt Mgmt Fund; Prov the Septic Tank Failure
AMEND Schedule Pursuant to Ch 751 (Wastewater System Improvement Program), Ord
Code; Estab the IT System Dev Prog Budget; Prov for Declaration of Intent to
Reimb; Prov Gen Execution Authority; Approp Funds & Adopting Budgets for
the 24-25 FY for JEA, JAA, JPA, the Police & Fire Pension Fund, JHFA, & the
Downtown Vision Business Improvement Dist;... (Staffopoulos) (Req of
Mayor)
7/23/24 CO Introduced: F
8/6/24 F Amend/Rerefer 6-0-1 (Freeman)
8/13/24 CO Amend/Rerefer 16-0-3 (Freeman, Gay, Gaffney, Jr.)
Finance Comm PH on DVI - 8/20/24
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065, F.S. - 9/10/24 & 9/24/24
AMENDMENT
1. Move three items above the line to event contributions totaling $235,000
2. Revise Section 12.1 and Exhibit 1 for United Way 211 to account for the additional $100,000 in
funding
10. 2024-0505 ORD Adopting the FYs 25-29 Inclusive CIP, as Required by Ch 122 (Public
DEFER Property), Pt 6 (Capital Improvement Plan), Ord Code; Prov for 2025 CIP
Specificity Requirements; Directing Revisions & Updating of the Capital
BUDGET BILL Improvements Element of the 2045 Comp Plan, as Required by Sec 163.3177,
F.S.; Waiving Applicable Provisions of Sec 122.602 (Definitions), Pt 6 (Capital
Improvement Plan), Ch 122 (Public Property), Ord Code, to Allow Roadway
Resurfacing to Be Included in the List of Capital Improvement Projs for the
24-25 FY; Prov for Declaration of Intent to Reimb; Waiving Compliance with
Sec 106.309 (Capital Improvement Appropriations Carried Over) & Sec
106.312 (Lapse of Appropriations), Subpt A (General Provisions), Pt 3
(Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Auth
Submittal of the CIP Legislation without the Capital Improvements Projs Not
Lapsed Exhibit; Prov for Reconciliation of Schedules, Text, Codification,
Journal Entries (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/23/24 CO Introduced: F
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/24
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11. 2024-0506 ORD Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to: (1) Execute & Deliver,
DEFER for & on Behalf of the City, (A) an Agrmt with Shands Jax Medical Center,
Inc., & (B) Letters of Agrmt with the State of FL Through Its Agency for
BUDGET BILL Health Care Admin, Both Concerning Payment & Distribution of the City’s
Indigent Health Care Funds in the Amt of $56,000,000 for FY 24-25, & (2)
Take Such Further Action as May Be Necessary or Appropriate to Effectuate
the Purpose of this Ord (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/23/24 CO Introduced: F
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/24
12. 2024-0507 ORD Adopting the FYs 25-29 Inclusive IT System Dev Prog, Pursuant to Sec
DEFER 106.207, Ord Code; Prov for Declaration of Intent to Reimb; Prov for
Reconciliation of Schedules, Text, Codification, Journal Entries (Staffopoulos)
BUDGET BILL (Req of Mayor)
7/23/24 CO Introduced: F
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/24
13. 2024-0508 RESO Adopting the Annual Growth Rate as Recommended by the
DEFER Administration for the Future Pension Liability Surtax Proceeds (Staffopoulos)
(Req of Mayor)
BUDGET BILL 7/23/24 CO Introduced: F
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
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14. 2024-0509 ORD re Public Svc Grants; Approp $7,200,000 from a Desig Special Council
DEFER Contingency Acct for Public Svc Grants (PSG); Prov That Determination of
Eligibility & the Process for Review, Evaluation, & Scoring of PSG Micro
BUDGET BILL Grant Applications Shall Be in Accordance with Ord 2022-623-E; Apv & Auth
Execution of Micro-Grant Agrmts; Prov for City Oversight by the Grants &
Contract Compliance Div of the Dept of Finance; Waiving the Conflicting
Provision of Sec 118.802 (Annual Lump Sum Appropriation for Public Service
Grants), Pt 8 (Public Service Grants), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to
Approve the Lump Sum Approp for PSGs by Separate Legislation from the
Annual Budget Ord (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP White)
7/23/24 CO Introduced: F
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/24
15. 2024-0510 ORD re Opioid & Substance Use Disorder Settlement Proceeds Grants; Approp
DEFER $4,768,478 from the Opioid Settlement Fund - Misc Settlements Acct to the
Opioid Settlement Fund - Subsidies & Contributions to Private Orgs Acct to
BUDGET BILL Fund Opioid & Substance Use Disorder Settlement Proceeds Grants (OSUD
Grants); Prov for City Oversight by the Opioid Abatement Manager within the
JFRD; Waiving the Conflicting Provision of Sec 84.301 (Opioid Settlement
Proceeds Allocation for Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grants), Pt 3 (Opioid
Settlement Proceeds Grant Award Procedures), Ch 84 (Opioid Settlement
Proceeds Grants), Ord Code, to Apv the Lump Sum Approp for OSUD Grants
by Separate Legislation from the Annual Budget Ord (Staffopoulos) (Introduced
by CP White)
7/23/24 CO Introduced: F
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/24
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16. 2024-0511 ORD Approp $46,968,032 from Special Council Contingency - KHA to the
DEFER Kids Hope Alliance (KHA); Prov for the KHA Comp Budget Transfer Powers;
Apv & Auth Execution of Agrmts by the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec
BUDGET BILL with Named Grant Recipients; Appvl & Auth to Execute Agmts with Named
Grant Recipients & Invoking the Exemption in Sec 126.108(g), Ord Code; Auth
the Procurement of Svcs Pursuant to Single Source Award as Determined
Appropriate in Coordination with the Chief of Procurement Pursuant to Sec
126.306 (Procurement Methods & Selection), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord
Code; Auth the Procurement of Svcs Pursuant to the Competitive Solicitation
Exemptions Listed in Sec 126.108 (Exemptions From Competitive
Solicitation), Subpt A (General Regulations), Pt 1 (General Regulations; Ethics
& Transparency in Public Contracting), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code;
Waiving Sec 77.111(a) (Provider Contracts), Ch 77 (Kids Hope Alliance), Ord
Code; Waiving Sec 77.113 (Annual Operating Budget; Budget Transfers), Ch
77 (Kids Hope Alliance), Ord Code, & Sec 106.304 (Mayor’s Transfer Power),
Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Allow for Budget Transfers
within the Plan; Auth the OGC & the Council Auditor’s Office to Make All
Changes Necessary to Effectuate the Council’s Action (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CP White)
7/23/24 CO Introduced: F
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/24
17. 2024-0512 ORD re James Weldon Johnson Park; Approp $600,000 from a Gen Fund/GSD
DEFER Desig Contingency Acct to Contractual Svcs in the Parks, Recreation &
Community Svcs Dept for James Weldon Johnson Park Maintenance &
BUDGET BILL Programming; Auth the OGC & the Council Auditor’s Office to Make All
Changes Necessary to Effectuate the Council’s Action (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CP White) (Co-Sponsor CM Johnson)
7/23/24 CO Introduced: F
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/24
18. 2024-0513 ORD Approp $1,891,057 from a Gen Fund/GSD Desig Contingency Acct to
DEFER Fund City Council Member Salaries & Benefits for FY 24-25; Apv Positions
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP White) (Co-Sponsor CM Clark-Murray)
BUDGET BILL 7/23/24 CO Introduced: F
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/13/24
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19. 2024-0514 ORD Approp $1,812,937 from Special Council Contingency - Contributions to
2nd JTA Acct to the Contributions to Component Units - Contributions to JTA Acct
to Fund COJ's Contribution to JTA for the Paratransit Prog for FY 24-25; Appv
BUDGET BILL the FY 24-25 Budget for JTA; Auth the Office of Gen Counsel & the Council
Auditor’s Office to Make All Changes Necessary to Effectuate the Council’s
Action (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP White)
8/27/24 CO Introduced: F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/10/24
20. 2024-0553 ORD Approp $50,000 from the Gen Fund Operating, Clean Communities
Contact: Initiative Contingency Acct to the Gen Fund Operating, Specialized Equipment
CM Peluso Acct within the Dept of Public Works for the Purchase of Trash Receptacles
from Big Belly Solar, LLC, to Be Installed Along Commercial Corridors in
2/3 vote Council Dist. 7 at Specific Locations Identified Herein; Prov for Carryover to
required by FY 24-25; Appvl & Auth to Execute an Agrmt with Big Belly Solar, LLC, for
Council the Purchase & Installation of Trash Receptacles; Invoking the Exemption in
Sec 126.108(g) (Exemptions from Competitive Solicitation), Subpt A (General
Regulations), Pt 1 (General Regulations; Ethics & Transparency in Public
Contracting), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code; Prov for Oversight by the
Dept of Public Works (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Peluso) (Co-Sponsor
CM Johnson)
7/23/24 CO Introduced: R, F, TEU
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/6/24 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/7/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 R Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/13/24
21. 2024-0620 ORD re the NE FL Fire Watch Council; Auth Termination of the Interlocal
AMEND Agrmt Re Veterans’ Suicide Prevention btwn Baker County, Clay County,
Nassau County, St. Johns County & the City of Jax & Auth the Mayor, or Her
Contact: Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute Docs & Take All Action Necessary to
CM Diamond Effectuate the Intent of this Ord; Apv the Transfer of Any Remaining
Non-Monetary Assets of the NE FL Fire Watch Council to the Fire Watch
Project, Inc. (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Diamond)
8/13/24 CO Introduced: R, F
8/19/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/27/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 R Amend/Approve 6-0-1 (Howland)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/27/24
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AMENDMENT
Clarify that the expenditure of any remaining funds shall be for a public purpose in keeping with
the mission of the Northeast Florida Fire Watch Council and expended in accordance with all
applicable laws
• Authorizes termination of the Interlocal Agreement Regarding Veterans’ Suicide Prevention
which established the Northeast Florida Fire Watch Council, a multi-jurisdictional governmental
entity
• Authorizes transfer of all remaining non-monetary assets of the Northeast Florida Fire Watch
Council to The Fire Watch Project, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit entity
• Any remaining monetary assets will be used for a celebration
22. 2024-0621 ORD Approp $443,989.00 from the ARP Local Fiscal Recovery Fund - Public
AMEND Health & Safety Enhancements - Computer Equipment Acct (564270) to the
ARP Local Fiscal Recovery Fund - Tech Replacements Activity, to Provide
Contact: Funding for 345± Personal Computer Replacements (B.T. 24-128) (Dillard)
Wanyonyi Kendrick (Req of Mayor)
8/13/24 CO Introduced: R, F
8/19/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/27/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 R Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/27/24
AMENDMENT
1. Revise funding source to include:
a. $161,138.42 from the Computer Equipment Account (564270)
b. $223,195.26 from the Miscellaneous Services & Charges Account (549040)
c. $59,655.32 from the Hardware-Software Maintenance & Licenses Account (546620)
2. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to reflect adjusted funding source
• Funds must be obligated by 12/31/24 and expensed by 12/31/26
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23. 2024-0622 ORD Approp $113,609.00 in Fund Balance from the Environmental Protection
AMEND Fund to Provide Funding for the 17th State of the River Report for the Lower
St. Johns River Basin; Prov for Waiver of Sec 111.755 (Environmental
Contact: Protection Fund), Pt 7 (Environment & Conservation), Ch 111 (Special
James Richardson Revenue & Trust Accounts), Ord Code, to Auth Utilization of Funds from the
Fund to Continue Funding the Annual State of the River Report; Prov for
Waiver of Sec 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Pt 6 (Environmental Protection Fund),
Ch 360 (Environmental Regulation), Ord Code, to Allow for the Utilization of
Funds from the Fund to Continue Funding the Annual State of the River
Report; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Secretary to Execute
& Deliver an Agrmt btwn the City & JU for the Proj; Invoking the Exemption
in 126.107(g) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (General Regulations), Ch 126 (Procurement
Code), Ord Code, to Direct Contract with JU for the Proj; Waiving Sec 118.107
(Nonprofits to Receive Funding through a Competitive Evaluated Award
Process), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow
a Direct Contract with JU; Prov for Oversight by the Neighborhoods Dept,
Environmental Quality Div; Requiring Annual Reports (B.T. 24-130) (Dillard)
(Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv) (Co-Sponsor CM Johnson)
8/13/24 CO Introduced: R, F, TEU, JWC
8/19/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/24 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/27/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 R Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/27/24
AMENDMENT
1. Place revised Agreement on file to revise effective date to May 1, 2024, update expenditure
reporting date, and correct scrivener’s errors
2. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct account code
3. Correct scrivener’s errors
• Waives Code Sections 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund) and 360.602 (Uses of Fund) to
allow for the expenditure of Environmental Protection Fund dollars on continuing studies
• Waives Code Sec. 118.107 (Nonprofits to receive funding through a competitive evaluated award
process) to allow for a direct contract with Jacksonville University
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24. 2024-0624 ORD Approp $114,886.89 from SOE Fund Balance & Investment Pool
AMEND Earnings Generated from Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Grant Funds
Awarded by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission through the State of FL,
Contact: Dept of State, Div of Elections, to Pay for Election Education & for Building &
Jerry Holland Security Enhancements; Prov for Carryover of Funds into FY 24-25; Req 1
Cycle Emergency Passage (B.T. 24-133) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
8/13/24 CO Introduced: R, F
8/19/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/27/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 R Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/27/24
AMENDMENT
1. Remove emergency language
2. Correct appropriation amount to $118,426.15
3. Attach revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct appropriation amount
25. 2024-0625 ORD Approp $180,000.00 in Available Revenue from the Downtown Dev
Contact: Loan - Loan Repayment Revenue Acct to the Downtown Dev Loan - Loans
Lori Boyer Acct, All Within the Downtown Northbank CRA Trust Fund, for Future Projs
(B.T. 24-134) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
8/13/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
8/19/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/27/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/27/24
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26. 2024-0627 ORD-MC Concerning the Mayor’s Transfer Authority; Amend Secs 106.304
DEFER (Mayor’s Transfer Power) & 106.308 (Capital Improvement Transfers,
Appropriation Amendments & Change Orders), Subpt A (General Provisions),
At request of Pt 3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to
CM Diamond Limit the Mayor’s Transfer Authority to $100,000 Among the Capital
Improvement Projs Listed in the CIP Appvd by the Council & to $100,000
During Any FY into or Out of Any Agency, Nondept or Dept Existing Line
Item; Prov for Codification Instructions (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM
Diamond)
8/13/24 CO Introduced: R, F
8/19/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/27/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/27/24
27. 2024-0629 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/24 - 9/30/27 Collective Bargaining Agrmts btwn
Contact: the City & the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Representing
Todd Norman 1,700± Members (Granat) (Req of Mayor)
8/13/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
8/19/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
See separate 8/19/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Auditor handout 8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
for summary of 8/27/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
budgetary impacts 9/3/24 NCSPHS Approve 8-0
9/3/24 R Approve 8-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/27/24
28. 2024-0630 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/24 - 9/30/27 Collective Bargaining Agrmts btwn
Contact: the City & the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Representing 2,500± Members
Todd Norman (Granat) (Req of Mayor)
8/13/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
8/19/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
See separate 8/19/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Auditor handout 8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
for summary of 8/27/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
budgetary impacts 9/3/24 NCSPHS Approve 8-0
9/3/24 R Approve 8-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/27/24
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29. 2024-0632 ORD, Pursuant to Ch 170, F.S., & Ch 491 & 715, Ord Code, Estab the 2024
AMEND Special Assessments for FL Agency for Healthcare Admin (AHCA) Licensed
Hospitals Pursuant to Ord 2021-456-E; Estab the 2024 Assessment Rate; Prov
Contact: Notice of Public Hearings; Apv the 2024 Final Assessment Roll; Auth
Anna Brosche / Execution of Agrmt & Recording (Reingold) (Req of Mayor)
Dylan Reingold 8/13/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
8/19/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/27/24 CO PH Addnt'l 9/10/24 Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S., Sec. 170.07, F.S., & C.R. 3.601 -
8/27/24 & 9/10/24
AMENDMENT
1. Reflect that twelve facilities will be assessed
2. Reflect total assessment of $79,273,515
30. 2024-0633 ORD Making Certain Findings & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, to Execute:
RULES (1) a Redev Agrmt Among the City, DIA, & Jacksonville Properties I, LLC,
AMEND which Redev Agrmt Provides for the Construction of 240 Multi-Family
Residential Units, a 280 Space Structured Parking Facility, Including 7,400 sq
Contact: ft of Retail/Restaurant/Lounge Space, at 930 E Adams St, within the Downtown
Lori Boyer Northbank CRA, & (2) a Land Use Restriction Agrmt with a 30 Yr Term
Restricting Rents of 15 2-Bedroom Units & 70 1-Bedroom Units of Workforce
See separate Housing at the Proj; Auth a 75%, 20 Yr, Multi-Family REV Grant in the Max
handout for Amt Not to Exceed $11,450,000 in Connection with the Proj; Auth a
DIA Commitment Workforce Housing Completion Grant in the Amt of $3,000,000; Auth an
Tracking Emergency Rapid Response Grant in the Amt of $1,000,000; for City Oversight
of the Proj by the DIA; Auth the Execution of All Docs Relating to the Above
See Auditor Agrmts & Transactions, & Auth Technical Changes; Waiver of that Portion of
Concern the Public Investment Policy Adopted by Ord 2024-286-E, as Amended, to
Auth the Workforce Housing Completion Grant & the Emergency Rapid
Response Grant, which Are Not Authorized by the Public Investment Policy
(Dillard) (Req of DIA)
8/13/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
8/19/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/19/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/27/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24NCSPHSAmend/Approve7-0
9/3/24RAmend/Approve7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/27/24
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RULES AMENDMENT
1. Amend Sections 4 and 5 to reflect not to exceed amounts of $3,000,000 for the Workforce
Housing Completion Grant and $1,000,000 for the Emergency Rapid Response Grant
2. Clarify that the $1 million Emergency Rapid Response Grant will be funded from the CRA and
the $3 million Workforce Housing Completion Grant will be funded from the General Fund
3. Correct scrivener’s errors
• Authorizes a new Redevelopment Agreement to:
- Increase REV grant from $5,751,559 (15 Year @ 65%) to $11,450,000 (20 Year @ 75%)
- Include $3,000,000 Workforce Housing Completion Grant, payable upon completion
- Include $1,000,000 Emergency Rapid Response Grant, payable upon agreement execution and
proof of financing
- Establish an estimated completion date of Spring 2027
- Reflect an estimated capital investment of $79,123,500
• Workforce Housing Completion Grant requires a minimum of 15 2-bedroom units and 70
1-bedroom units be set aside for a term of 30 years with rent limits for individuals who qualify at
120% Area Median Income
• DIA has calculated a 20-year ROI of 1.01
• Waives Public Investment Policy to allow for Workforce Housing Completion Grant and
Emergency Rapid Response Grant
AUDITOR CONCERN
The Emergency Rapid Response Grant is proposed to be paid upon execution of the
Redevelopment Agreement and the Developer obtaining all necessary financing required to
complete the project. While the agreement includes a clawback provision requiring the Developer
repay the Emergency Rapid Response Grant if the project is not completed in accordance with the
performance schedule, the City would have to pursue action against the Developer to recover the
funds.
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31. 2024-0635 ORD-MC Establishing the Jax Journey Forward, a Public Body & Independent
NCSPHS Brd of the City with the Comprehensive Mission of Reducing Factors
SUBSTITUTE Contributing to Crime in Duval County & Making Duval County a Safer &
More Productive Community by Aligning All City Agencies, Progs, &
OR Resources Affecting Crime Reduction & Fostering an Integrative,
Collaborative, & Innovative Community & County-wide Solution Based
RULES Approach to Crime Reduction; Creating a New Ch 85 (Jacksonville Journey
SUBSTITUTE Forward), Ord Code; Amend Sec 24.601 (Establishment; Functions), Pt 6
(Grants & Contract Compliance Division), Ch 24 (Finance Department), Ord
Contact: Code; Amend Sec 28.103 (Powers; Functions & Duties of Director), Pt 1
Charles Griggs (General), Ch 28 (Parks, Recreation & Community Services), Ord Code;
Amend Sec 34.801 (Neighborhood Services Office Functions), Pt 8
See separate (Neighborhood Services Office), Ch 34 (Neighborhoods Department), Ord
handout for Code; Amend Secs 77.107 (Essential Services Categories), 77.111 (Contracts;
summary of Contract Administration; Carryover), & 77.115 (Intra-Agency Liaison
substitutes Relationships Established), Ch 77 (Kids Hope Alliance), Ord Code; Amend Sec
90.102 (Authority of Board), Ch 90 (Board of Library Trustees), Ord Code;
Amend Sec 111.330 (Reserved), Pt 3 (Public Safety & Courts), Ch 111 (Special
Revenue & Trust Accounts), Ord Code; Amend Sec 126.506 (Reporting), Pt 5
(Ex-Offender Program), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code; Creating a
New Sec 126.507 (Jacksonville Journey Forward Program Review), Pt 5
(Ex-Offender Program, Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code; Prohibiting
Jax Journey Forward from Serving as a Civilian Oversight Board; Estab a
Prospective Date of 10/1/24, for Code Amendments & New Provisions
Contained in this Ord to Become Effective; Prov for Codification (Wilson)
(Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Carlucci & Johnson)
8/13/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
8/19/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/19/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/27/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 NCSPHS Substitute/Approve 7-0
9/3/24 R Substitute/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/27/24
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32. 2024-0636 ORD Approp $3,781,211.73 from Gen Fund Operating - Fund Level Activities
DEFER - Transfer Fund Balance & Mayor Cure Violence Prog - Contingency to Fund
the Jax Journey Forward Strategic Initiative; Prov for Carryover of Funds into
At request of the FY 24-25 (B.T. 24-136) (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Carlucci
Administration & Johnson)
8/13/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
8/19/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/19/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/27/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/27/24
33. 2024-0637 RESO Making Certain Findings & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, to Apply to
AMEND the U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Dev (HUD) on Behalf of the City for a Sec
108 Loan in the Amt of $7,500,000, to Provide Funding for the Historic Jax
Contact: Armory Restoration Proj; Appt the Mayor, or Her Desig, as the Official Rep of
Travis Jeffrey the City with Respect to the Loan Application & Amendments Thereto; Prov
for City Oversight of the Loan Application by the Housing & Community Dev
Div (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
8/13/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
8/19/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/27/24 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
AMENDMENT
1. Reflect that legislation is granting approval to submit a loan application to HUD and that
approval of any future related loan shall be subject to appropriation by City Council
2. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (Loan Application) to correct amortization schedules and pro forma
• City previously approved a 40-year lease of Armory
• Loan funding would be eligible to go towards the $20,000,000 funding commitment required by
December 2024
• Application includes job creation requirements for low/moderate income persons
• The future loan, if approved, would require the City to pay HUD back with future CDBG
allocations if Developer defaults on loan payments
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34. 2024-0638 RESO Encouraging the Use of Council Contingency Accts, When & Where
Contact: Appropriate, in a Manner that Clearly Indicates Equity Among All Council
CM Freeman Members When Proposing Uses of Contingency Funds & Determining How the
Funds Are Spent (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Freeman) (Co-Sponsor CM
Carlucci)
8/13/24 CO Introduced: R, F
8/19/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/27/24 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 R Approve 7-0
35. 2024-0686 RESO Apv & Auth the Execution of an Economic Dev Agrmt btwn the City &
AMEND Project Forte, to Support the Construction of a New Industrial Building
Containing ± 300,000 Sq Ft to Be Located in NW Jax; Auth a 5-Yr REV Grant
Contact: Not to Exceed $1,000,000; Apv & Auth the Execution of Docs by the Mayor,
Ed Randolph / or Her Desig, & Corp Sec; Auth Appvl of Tech Amends by the Executive Dir
Brian Bergen of OED; Prov for City Oversight by OED; Prov a Deadline for the Company to
Execute the Agrmt; Affirming the Proj’s Compliance With the Public
Investment Policy Adopted by Ord 2024-286-E; Req 2-Reading Passage
Pursuant to C.R. 3.305 (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
8/27/24 CO Introduced: F
AMENDMENT
Attach Revised On File (Economic Development Agreement) to correct Base Year value for
purposes of calculating REV Grant
• Authorizes a 5-year, 50% REV Grant up to $1,000,000
• Project includes:
- Construction of an approximately 300,000 square foot building in the Northwest Jax boundary
- Estimated capital investment of $35 million
- Completion of the improvements by 12/31/25
- Requirement of creation of at least 10 jobs by 12/31/27
• OED has calculated a 10-year ROI of 4.10
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36. 2024-0688 ORD Approp $278,664.00 From the Tax Collector Current & Delinquent Taxes
2nd - Tax Redemption Fees - Tax Sale Acct to the Tax Collector Gen Operations -
Office Equipment Account to Provide Funding for the Replacement of 6 Coin
& Currency Recycling/Verification Machines; Prov for Carryover of Funds into
FY 24-25 (B.T. 24-135) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
8/27/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
9/3/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/10/24
37. 2024-0689 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver,
2nd an Amendment 6 to Economic Dev Agrmt btwn the COJ & AA Auto Parts, Inc.
to Extend the Completion of Construction Date from 9/20/24 to 9/30/25
(Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
8/27/24 CO Introduced: F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/10/24
38. 2024-0690 ORD Auth the Dir of Parks, Recreation And Community Services, or His
EMERGENCY Desig, to Apply to the FL Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Svcs (FDACS) for
a Grant to Provide Funding for the Renovation of the Jax Canning Center
AMEND Located at 2525 Commonwealth Ave; Auth the Dir of Parks, Recreation And
Community Services, or His Desig, to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City
Contact: All Grant & Funding Agrmts btwn the City & FDACS Related to the Project;
Daryl Joseph Prov Oversight by Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs; Req 1 Cycle
Emergency Passage (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
2/3 vote 8/27/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
required by 9/3/24 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0
Council Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/10/24
AMENDMENT
1. Pg. 2, line 5: strike “2023-349-E” and insert “2023-348-E”
2. Attach revised Exhibit 1 to include grant application with all attachments and correct typo
• Authorizes application to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for a
grant of $274,992.23 for improvements to the City’s Canning Center
• The grant requires a minimum match of 40%, which the City intends to meet through a previous
appropriation of $500,000 in Ord. 2023-348-E (this would be a match of 182%)
• A one cycle emergency has been requested in order to apply by the October 1 deadline
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39. 2024-0691 ORD Approp $5,177,094.00 in Grant Funds from the FL Dept of
2nd Environmental Protection (FDEP) to Prov Funding for the Mccoy’s Creek
Branches Project; Amend the 24-28 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2023-505-E to
Reflect this Approp of Funds; Prov for Oversight by the Dept of Public Works,
Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div (B.T. 24-137) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
8/27/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, JWC
9/3/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/10/24
40. 2024-0692 ORD Approp $790,631.03 in Grant Funds From the Voting Access for
2nd Individuals With Disabilities (Vote) Prog, Awarded by the U.S. Dep of Health
& Human Services Thru the FL Dept of State, Div of Elections, to Prov
Reimbursement to the City for the Costs of Offsetting Any Remaining
Variances for the FY 25-26 Budget & Funding Security & Building
Enhancements; Prov for Carryover of Funds to Subsequent FYs; Prov
Oversight by the SOE (B.T. 24-141) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
8/27/24 CO Introduced: R, F
9/3/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-9/10/24
41. 2024-0693 ORD Approp $986,000.00, Including (1) $493,000.00 From the Proj Titled
2nd Nungezer Road to the Proj Titled San Mateo Elementary School Sidewalk (San
Mateo Proj) to Pay for the Completion of the San Mateo Proj, & (2)
$493,000.00 From the Authorized Capital Projs Fund to the Local Option &
Constitutional Gas Taxes Fund With Respect to the Cedar Point/Sawpit Rd
(New Berlin to Shark) Proj (Cedar Point Proj) & Updating Prior Approps to
Reflect Actuals; Amend the 24-28 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2023-505-E to
Reflect this Approp of Funds to the Projs; Prov for Oversight by the
Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div of the Dept of Public Works (B.T.
24-140) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
8/27/24 Co Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
9/3/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-9/10/24
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42. 2024-0694 ORD Approp $15,000 from the Council President’s Designated Contingency to
2nd the Gen Fund - Gen Svcs Dist Subsidies & Contributions to Private Org Acct to
Prov a Grant to Revitalize Arlington, Inc., for the Engage Arlington Prog as
Described Herein; Prov for Carryover to 12/31/24; Prov for Reverter of Funds;
Invoking the Exemption in Sec 126.108(g) (Exemptions from Competitive
Solicitation), Part 1 (Gen Regulations; Ethics & Transparency in Public
Contracting), Chapter 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Allow for a
Direct Contract with Revitalize Arlington, Inc.; Waiving Sec 118.107
(Nonprofits to Receive Funding Through a Competitive Evaluated Award
Process), Part 1 (Gen Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow
for a Direct Contract with Revitalize Arlington, Inc.; Appv, & Auth the Mayor,
or Her Desig, & the Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City
a Grant Agreement btwn the COJ & Revitalize Arlington, Inc. for the Prog;
Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the Finance
Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Amaro)
8/27/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
9/3/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/10/24
43. 2024-0695 ORD Approp $2,395,000.00 from the Public Bldg Allocations Fund, including
EMERGENCY $2,366,627.21 from the Public Bldgs Utilities, Electricity - Utility Bills Acct &
$28,372.79 from the PWPB Bldg Maintenance - Public Bldgs - Other
Contact: Governmental, Contribution - Loss Deductible Acct, to Pay the Costs for
CM Lahnen / Electrical Repairs to the St. James Bldg (City Hall) by Miller Electric
Nina Sickler Company; Prov for Proj Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Public Bldgs
Div; Req 1 Cycle Emergency Passage (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM
2/3 vote Lahnen) (Co-Sponsor CM Miller)
required by 8/27/24 CO Introduced: F, TEU
Council Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/10/24
• The nature of the emergency is that some of the parts needed are expected to take 20 – 30 weeks
to receive
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44. 2024-0697 ORD Regarding Installation of a Historic Monument Marker in Honor of Mrs.
2nd Johnnie Mae Chappell; Approp $10,000 from the Council President’s
Designated Contingency to the Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs - Office
of the Dir, Misc Svcs & Charges Acct to Prov Funds for the Design,
Fabrication, Installation & Maintenance of a Historic Monument Marker as
Described Herein; Providing for Carryover of Funds to 12/31/24; Prov for
Reverter of Funds; Auth Installation of a Historic Monument Marker at the
Intersection of New Kings Rd & Flicker Ave to Remember & Honor Mrs.
Johnnie Mae Chappell; Finding a Public Purpose; Prov for Oversight by Parks,
Recreation & Community Svcs Dept & the Dept of Public Works; Directing the
Legislative Svcs Div to Forward a Copy of this Ord, Once Enacted, to the Dir
of Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept & the Dept of Public Works
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Howland) (Co-Sponsors CMs Johnson,
Amaro, Lahnen & Miller)
8/27/24 CO Introduced: R, F, TEU
9/3/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/10/24
45. 2024-0698 ORD Approp $12,500 from the Council President’s Designated Contingency to
2nd the Office of Sports & Entertainment - Special Events Food Acct to Prov
Additional Funds for the Purchase of Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages as
Described Herein (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM White)
8/27/24 CO Introduced: F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/10/24
46. 2024-0700 ORD re the Better Jacksonville Plan (BJP) Set Forth in Ords 2000-572-E,
2nd 2000-671-E & 2000-965-E & Revised Per Ord 2005-898-E & Modified Per
Ord 2022-416-E; Determining Just Cause & Necessity for an Amdt to the BJP
Revised Infrastructure & Transportation Work Prog, Which Amended Revised
Work Prog Adds Eligible Projs; Noting the Corresponding Passage of the 24-29
CIP Per Ord 2024-505-E Reflecting the BJP Funding of the Amended Revised
Work Prog Projs (Reingold) (Req of Mayor)
8/27/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
9/3/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/10/24
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47. 2024-0701 RESO Desig 7407 & 7447 Salisbury Rd, Jax, FL, as a Brownfield Area for
2nd Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev; Prov for Notification of a Brownfield
Site Rehab Agrmt (R.E. # 152577-0020, 152577-0010, 152577-0050,
152578-0010, 152578-0000) (District 11-Arias) (Harvey) (Req of Mayor)
8/27/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
9/3/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearings Pursuant to Sec 376.80, F.S.& Ch 166, F.S - 9/10/24 & 9/24/24
48. 2024-0713 ORD re Development & Implementation of a Homelessness Strategic Plan for
2nd Duval County; Approp $2,500,000 from a Homelessness Initiatives Special Rev
Fund Designated Contingency Acct to Provide Funds to the JFRD for
Implementation of a Homelessness Strategic Plan for Duval County, of Which
$1,003,303 Will be Used to Pay for Salaries, Benefits & Equipment for
Personnel Retained to Implement & Administer the Plan, Including a JFRD
24/7 EMS Response Team, with the Remaining $1,496,697 to Be Used for
Authorized Plan Expenditures in Accordance with Sec 111.920 (Homelessness
Initiatives Special Revenue Fund), Pt 9 (Neighborhood Development), Ch 111
(Special Revenue & Trust Accounts), Ord Code, & as More Specifically
Described Herein; Apv 7 New FT Equivalent Positions Within JFRD as
Described Herein; Auth OGC & the Council Auditor’s Office to Make All
Changes Necessary to Effectuate the Council’s Action (Reingold) (Introduced
by CMs White, Carlucci, Lahnen, Amaro, Carrico & Peluso) (Co-Sponsors
CMs Boylan & Miller)
8/27/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
9/3/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/3/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/10/24
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49. 2024-0714 ORD Approp $120,000 from the Economic Grant Program, Misc Non
2nd Departmental Expenditures Acct to the Municipal Dues & Affiliations -
Chamber Of Commerce, Dues & Subscriptions Acct to Procure the Professional
Svcs of Jax Chamber to Attract & Retain Key Business Headquarters in
Downtown Jax as Described Herein; Providing for Carryover to 9/30/25;
Waiving Sec 110.112 (Advance Of City Funds; Prohibition Against), Pt 1 (The
City Treasury), Ch 110 (City Treasury), Ord Code, to Allow for Quarterly
Payments to Jax Chamber; Invoking the Exemption in Sec 126.108(g)
(Exemptions from Competitive Solicitation), Pt 1 (General Regulations; Ethics
&Transparency in Public Contracting), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code,
to Allow for a Direct Contract with Jax Chamber; Waiving Sec 118.107
(Nonprofits to Receive Funding Through a Competitive Evaluated Award
Process), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow
for a Direct Contract with Jax Chamber; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig,
& the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City an Agrmt btwn the
City & Jax Chamber; Providing for Oversight by OED (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CM White)
8/27/24 CO Introduced: R, F
9/3/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to CH 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/10/24
50. 2024-0905 ORD Making Certain Findings & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & Corp Sec to
DEFER Execute & Deliver a Supplemental Community Benefits Agrmt btwn the City &
Jacksonville Jaguars, LLC Setting Forth the Strategic Focus & Respective
Add’l Community Investments to Be Made Over the Term of the Amended &
Restated Stadium Lease Agrmt btwn the City & Jax Stadium, LLC Auth by
2024-904-E; Auth Appvl of Technical Amendments by the Mayor or Her
Desig; Prov for City Oversight by the OED (Dillard) (Req of Mayor &
Co-Introduced by CM Carlucci)
7/23/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
8/6/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/7/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/13/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/13/24
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
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available upon request. Please allow 1-2 business days notification to process; last minute requests
will be accepted; but may not be possible to fulfill. Please contact Disabled Services Division at: V
904-255-5466, TTY-904-255-5476, or email your request to KaraT@coj.net.
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