Rules Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · July 21, 2020
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
2:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
Rules Committee
Brenda Priestly Jackson, Chair
Garrett Dennis, Vice Chair
Randy DeFoor
Matt Carlucci
Sam Newby
Ju'Coby Pittman
Michael Boylan
Legislative Assistant: Jessica Smith
Legislative Assistant: Juliette Williams
Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman
Research Assistant: Colleen Hampsey
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
Council Auditor’s Office: Trista Carraher
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Item/File No. Title History
1. 2020-0245 ORD MC-Relating to the Powers of the City Council & JEA; Setting a
WITHDRAW Public Referendum; Creating a New Sec. 4.04 & Amending Sec. 21.08
of the Charter of the City of Jax , in order to require that no Bonus or
At request of Incentive Program shall be Implemented unless Apvd Annually by the
CM Salem City Council; Providing for Referendum Approval; Providing for a
Financial Impact Statement to be Developed & Placed on the ballot;
Directing the Supervisor of Elections to Place the Referendum Question
on the 2020 General Election Ballot on 11/3/2020. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Salem)
5/12/20 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
5/18/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/19/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/19/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/26/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered;TEU,F,R
7/20/20 TEU Withdraw 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 5/26/20
2. 2020-0319 ORD Relating to Council Rules; Amend Council Rule 1.103 (Method of
Scrivener's Election of Officers), Chapt 1 (Organization of the Council), Council
Rules, to Allow for an Annual Declaration of Leadership Interests;
Contact: Providing for Waiver of Council Rules to Accept New Candidates for
CM Morgan Consideration. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Morgan)(Co-Sponsored by
CM Carlucci)
6/9/20 CO Introduced: R
6/16/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/23/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered;R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 6/23/20
Scrivener's
Pg. 1, line 20: correct Chapter 1 title to "Organization of the Council"
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3. 2020-0320 ORD Relating to Council Rules; Amend Council Rule 4.301 (Regular
Contact: Order of Business), Chapt 4 (Procedures), Council Rules, to Move the
CM Dennis Order of Business to Create 2 Separate Public Comment Periods.
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
6/9/20 CO Introduced: R
6/16/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/23/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefered;R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 6/23/20
4. 2020-0324 RESO Appt Phillip Peterson, C.P.A., as Assistant Council Auditor,
Pursuant to Sec 13.104, Ord Code; Providing for Retroactive
Appointment. (Sidman) (Introduced by Personnel Committee)
(Co-Sponsored by CM Morgan, Hazouri, Becton & Bowman)
6/9/20 CO Introduced: R
6/16/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/23/20 CO Read 2nd & Rerefered;R
APPOINTMENT
5. 2020-0325 RESO re Public Health & Safety Concerns for Residents of City of Jax;
DEFER Urging Sheriff Mike Williams to Work Cooperatively w/State Attorney’s
Office with Public Input to Refine & Improve current Policy Regarding
At request of Release of Body Camera Footage Related to Claims of Police Violence
CM Dennis or Misconduct, as Permitted by Law; Req that Sheriff Mike Williams &
State Attorney’s Office Provide Public with Access to Body Camera
footage, Where Permitted by Law & Where Information is Available as
Public Record; Directing Upon Adoption the Legislative Svcs Div to
Forward Copies of Resolution to Sheriff & State Attorney, Melissa
Nelson. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
6/9/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,R
6/15/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/16/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/23/20 CO Read 2nd & Rerefered;NCSPHS,R
6. 2020-0326 RESO Supporting the Passage of a Policy Designating City Hall as a
Contact: “Hit Free Zone,” Training of Employees for an Appropriate Response, &
CM Dennis Posting Signage at City Hall Identifying Propty as a “Hit Free Zone”
Area; Urging Creation of a Pilot Program. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
Dennis)
6/9/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
6/15/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/16/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/23/20 CO Read 2nd & Rerefered;NCSPHS,R
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7. 2020-0327 RESO Reappt of Steven J. Grossman as a Member of Duval County
AMEND Tourist Development Council, as a Tourist Industry Representative,
Pursuant to Chapt 70, Ord Code, & Sec. 125.0104, F.S., for 2nd Term
Exp 6/30/24. (Distel) (Introduced by CP Wilson)
6/9/20 CO Introduced: R
6/16/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/23/20 CO Read 2nd & Rerefered;R
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 13 out of 20 meetings or 65%
AMENDMENT
Correct seat to commercial airline industry representative
8. 2020-0356 ORD-MC re Duval County Tourist Developmnt Plan; Amend Chapt 70
2nd (Duval County Tourist Development Council), Secs 70.102
(Membership; Terms), 70.104 (Powers and Duties), & 70.105
(Administration of Tourist Development Plan), Ord Code; Amend Chapt
111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accounts), Pt 6 (Economic & Community
Development), Secs 111.600 (Tourist Development Tax Special
Revenue Fund; Development, Contingency, Convention Grants &
Equestrian Center Grants Accounts), & 111.601 (Tourist Development
Donations & Sponsorships Special Revenue Fund), Ord Code; Amend
Chapt 666 (Duval County Tourist Development Plan), Secs 666.106
(Tourist Development Tax), & 666.108 (Tourist Development Plan), Ord
Code; Repealing Ords 2018-472-E & 2019-152-E (Tourist Development
Council Grant Guidelines); Providing for Codification Instructions.
(Hodges)(Req of TDC)
6/23/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
7/20/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 7/28/20
9. 2020-0358 ORD re Cultural Council of Greater Jax; Waiving Provisions in Sec
EMERGENCY 118.607(g) (Eligibility for Cultural Service Grant), Chapt 118 (City
Grants), Ord Code, for Fiscal Yr 2019-20 for certain entities to Allow for
Contact: Reduction in Operating Revenue Req; Waiving the Provisions in Sec
CM Boylan 118.301(A)(5) (Expenditure of Appropriated Funds), Chapt 118 (City
Grants) Ord Code, to Allow Certain Grant Recipients to Expend Funds
Until 12/31/20; Waiving the Provisions in Sec 118.201(F)(3) (Release of
Appropriations), Ord Code to Allow Certain Grant Recipients to Provide
an Annual Report on or Before 2/15/21; Auth City to Enter into an
Amendmnt to the Grant Agreemnt w/Cultural Council of Greater Jax;
Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Boylan)
6/23/20 CO Introduced: F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 7/28/20
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1. Approves a waiver modifying the requirement of Sec. 118.607(g) from “at least 76%”
to “at least 50%” of an organization’s operating revenues shall be derived from sources
other than the Cultural Service Grant Program (this waiver applies to the entities listed
on Exhibit 1 to the bill).
2. Approves a waiver of Sec. 118.301(a)(5) to allow grant recipients to spend City funds
through December 31, 2020 instead of September 30, 2020 (this waiver applies to the
entities listed on Exhibit 2 to the bill).
3. Approves a waiver of Sec. 118.201(f)(3) to allow grant recipients to provide an annual
financial report on or before February 15, 2021 instead of November 15, 2020 (this
waiver applies to the entities listed on Exhibit 3 to the bill).
4. Authorizes an amendment to the City’s agreement with the Cultural Council of
Greater Jacksonville to effectuate the waivers listed above.
10. 2020-0359 ORD Apv a Change in the Polling Place Location for Precincts 310,
EMERGENCY 607, 711, 713, 1101, 1104, & 1115 Effective for the 8/18/20 Primary
Election, in City of Jax, Duval County as Req by Supervisor of Elections
AMEND Pursuant to Sec 352.102, Ord Code; Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage.
(Sidman) (Req of Supervisor of Elections)
Contact: 6/23/20 CO Introduced: R
Robert Phillips Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 7/28/20
AMENDMENT
1. Add precincts 201, 302, and 1110
2. Attach revised Exhibit 1 to make the following changes to the list of polling place
changes:
• Add Precincts 201, 302, and 1110
• Change new location of Precinct 713 from Supervisor of Elections Office to First
Baptist Church
• Change new location of Precinct 1104 from Mission Way Church to Julington Baptist
• Correct scrivener’s errors
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11. 2020-0368 ORD Providing & Authorizing Issuance by COJ of its Health Care
2nd Facilities Rev Bonds (Brooks Rehab), Series 2020, in an aggregate
principal amount not exceeding $200,000,000 for the purpose of
obtaining funds to loan to Genesis Health, Inc. to,a FL not for profit
corporation,to (a) Refund Outstanding Jax Economic Developmnt
Commission Health Care Facilities Rev Bond (Brooks Health System),
Series 2010,Jax Economic Developmt Commission HealthCare
Facilities Rev Bonds (Brooks Health System),Series 2011A & 2011B &
COJ Health Care Facilities Rev Bond (Brooks Rehab) , Series 2013, the
Proceed of all 3 of which were loaned to Genesis Health Inc, or
Affiliates & Financed, Reimbursed or Refinanced Cost of Acquiring,
Constructing & Equipping Various Health Care Facilities for such
corporation & other members of its obligated group in & Outside of COJ
& (B) Finance or Reimburse 2 Termination Paymnts for 2 Interest Rate
Swaps entered into by Affiliates of Genesis Health, Inc. to relating to
such Series 2010 & 2011; (C) Finance or Reimburse Construction &
Equipping of 60-Bed Inpatient Rehab Facility & Capital Improvmnts of
the borrower & its affiliates; Waiving & Modifying Provisions of Ord
Code Sec 104.306 (b)(2) in connection with the issuance of such 2020
bonds;providing that such Series 2020 Bonds shall not constitute a
general debt or liability of the City or a debt liability or obligation of Duval
County,Fl,or of the State of Fl or any political subdivision thereof,but
shall be payable solely from the revenues herein provided;appointing a
bond trustee;authorizing a delegated negotiated sale of such Series
2020 Bonds,approving the conditions & criteria for such sale;&
authorizing the Economic Developmnt Officer of the City of Jax,Fl to
award the negotiated sale of such Series 2020 Bonds to the
underwriter; providing for the rights of the holders of such Series 2020
Bonds;making certain covenants & agreemnts in connection w/the
issuance of such Series 2020 Bonds;Approving & Authorizing the
execution & delivery of a trust indenture,a loan agreemnt,an interlocal
agreemnt & a Bond purchase agreemnt w/respect to such Series 2020
Bonds; approving & authorizing the execution & delivery of certain other
documents required in connection w/the foregoing;making certain other
appointmnts; & providing certain other details in connection therewith.
(Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
6/23/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F,R
7/20/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 7/28/20
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12. 2020-0369 ORD Auth the KHA to provide direct funding in the amount of
2nd $631,018 to the Jax Alliance for KIPP School, Inc. to allow Enhanced
Svcs to be provided to At-Hope Children & Youth in Jax; Approp
$444,698.00 from Unspent Part-Time Dollars w/in KHA Preteens &
Teen Essential Svcs Catergory into the KHA Out-of-School Time
Essential Svcs Category Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107(G)
(Exemptions), Pt 1 (General Regulations), Chapt 126 (Procurement
Code), Ord Code, re: Children’s Svcs to be Provided by Jax Alliance for
KIPP Schools, Inc.; Auth the Mayor,or his designee,& Corp
Secretary,&/or the CEO of the KHA to execute & deliver a children’s
svcs contract w/the Jax Alliance for KIPP Schools,Inc.;Waiving the
Requirements of Sec 77.111(a) (Provider Contracts), Chapt 77 (KHA),
Ord Code, to Exempt Children’s Svcs Programming to be provided by
Jax Alliance for KIPP Schools, Inc. from Competitive Procurement.(B.T.
20-090) (Davis) (Req of Mayor)
6/23/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F, R
7/20/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 7/28/20
13. 2020-0370 RESO Conf Appt of Ylva Rouse, , to Art in Public Places Committee
2nd Representing Art professionals, Replace Aaron Garvey, Pursuant to
Chapt 126, Ord Code, for Partial Term to Exp 12/31/2020. (Sidman)
(Req of Mayor)
6/23/20 CO Introduced: R
14. 2020-0371 RESO Conf Appt of Karen Feagins, Replace Jamario Stills, to Art in
2nd Public Places Committee, as a Representative of the Cultural Council,
Pursuant to Chapt 126, Ord Code, for 1st Full Term to Exp 12/31/2021.
(Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/23/20 CO Introduced: R
15. 2020-0372 RESO Conf Appt of Ann Carey, to the Art in Public Places Committee,
2nd Pursuant to Chapt 126, Ord Code, as Representative of the Cultural
Council, Replace Jacquelyn Cornelius, for Partial Term to Exp 12/31/20.
(Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/23/20 CO Introduced: R
16. 2020-0373 RESO Conf Reappt of W. Braxton Gillam, IV, to the Downtown
2nd Investment Authority, Having Substantial Business Interest in the
Northbank CRA, Pursuant to Sec 55.107 (B) (1), Ord Code for 2nd Full
Term to Exp 6/30/24.(Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/23/20 CO Introduced: R
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17. 2020-0374 RESO Urging the Security & Emergency Preparedness Planning
2nd Council (SEPPC) to Develop Guidelines for Determining Essential
Personnel Based on Nature of an Emergency. (Sidman) (Introduced by
CM Freeman)
6/23/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
7/20/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
18. 2020-0375 RESO Conf Reappt of Arlie R. “Rodney” Van Pelt, as Member of Jax
2nd Police & Fire Pension Fund Financial Investment & Advisory
Committee, Pursuant to Sec 121.503, Ord Code, for 2nd Term End
3/1/22. (Hodges) (Req of Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Fund
Board of Trustees)
6/23/20 CO Introduced: R
19. 2020-0376 RESO Apv Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Authority (JHFA) of its
2nd Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds (Timuquana Park Apartments),Series
2020, in Aggregate Principal Amt not to Exceed $10,200,000 for
Purpose of Financing All or a Portion of Costs Related to Acquisition &
Construction of Multifamily Residential Housing Facility for Persons or
Families of Low, Middle, or Moderate Income, Located at 5615
Seaboard Ave., Jax, Duval County, FL 32244 & to be Commonly Known
as “Timuquana Park Apartments.” Determining Credit Not Being
Pledged. (Migut) (Req of JHFA)
6/23/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
7/20/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
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20. 2020-0377 ORD Making Certain Findings & Authorizing: (1) Borrowing from City’s
EMERGENCY Commercial Paper Facility in the Up To, Max Amt of $40,000,000; & (2)
The Appropriation of $35,000,000 of Net Proj Funds as Authorized by
AMEND Ord 2020-261-E & as Amended Hereby, to Provide Funding for the St.
Johns River Harbor Deepening Proj; Amending 2019-504-E, the FY
Contacts: 2019-2020 Budget Ord, to Replace Schedule B4 in Order to Allow for
Joey Greive / “Jaxport Dredging” & “JPA Obligation – Jaxport Dredging”; Amending
Beth McCague Supplemental Bond Ord 2020-261-E (The “Supplemental Bond
Ordinance”) to Increase Net Proj Funds from $120,000,000 to
$155,000,000 & Adding the St. Johns River Harbor Deepening Proj to
Exhibit 1 of the Supplemental Bond Ord; Authorizing the City to Enter
into Agreemnt with Jaxport to Provide City Funding for the Dredging
Proj in the Form of a $40,000,000 Loan & a $35,000,000 Grant;
Invoking the Exception of 126.107(G) (Exemptions), Chapt 126
(Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Direct Contract with Jaxport; Req
that the Finance & Admin Dept Administer the Agreemnt Authorized
Herein; Req 1-Cycle Emerg Passage.(B.T. 20-095)(Sawyer)(Req of
Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM’s Bowman, Salem, Cumber, Freeman,
Pittman, White, Becton, Dennis & Gaffney)
6/23/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
7/20/20 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0
7/20/20 TEU Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 7/28/20
AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Series 2020 Project borrowing list (Ex. 1) to correct activity numbers
and remove the loan
2. Attach Revised BT (Ex. 2) to correct account codes
3. Attach Revised Debt Management Fund Detail (Ex. 3) to correct activity numbers
4. Place Revised Funding Agreement On File to clarify authorizing legislation and
scrivener corrections
1. Appropriates a total of $75,000,000 of borrowing to be contributed to JPA for the
harbor deepening project
• $40,000,000 in the City's commercial paper program to be repaid by JPA through an
FDOT reimbursement no later than 9/30/23, and
• $35,000,000 in long-term debt of the City to be granted to JPA as a local contribution
with annual estimated debt service of $2.31 million per year for 30 years
2. Approves agreement committing a future grant of $25,000,000 in FY 2020/21 budget,
subject to Council approval, with possibility for an additional grant of $10,000,000 at a
later date, also subject to Council approval. Combined $35,000,000 would result in
additional annual estimated debt service of $2.31 million per year for 30 years.
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21. 2020-0380 ORD Approp $3,000,000 of Cares Act Grant Funding Received from
EMERGENCY the U.S. Dept of Treasury to: $2,000,000 to the COVID-19 Small
Business Relief Grant Program & $1,000,000 to the COVID-19 Senior
NCSPHS AMEND & Disabled Financial Assistance Program ;Authorizing the City to Enter
into an Amendment to the Agreement w/Fidelity National Information
Contact: Svcs; Invoking the Exception of 126.107 (G) (Exemptions), Chapt 126
CM Morgan (Procurement Code),Ord Code, to Direct Contract w/Fidelity National
Information Svcs, Inc. (“FIS”) to provide Payment Cards to the City to be
Provided to Apvd Grant Recipients under the COVID-19 Small Business
Relief Grant Program & the COVID-19 Senior & Disabled Financial
Assistance Program; Req Emergency Passage Upon Introduction.
(Sidman) (Introduced by CM Morgan) (Co-Sponsored by CM's Newby &
Pittman)
6/23/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F,R
7/20/20 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 7/28/20
NCSPHS AMENDMENT
1. Revise Emergency language to a one-cycle emergency
2. Correct scrivener's pg. 2, line 6 extra word
3. Change funding source from CARES Act funding to General Fund-GSD fund balance
(i.e. operating reserves)
4. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 to change the funding source on the BT to General
Fund-GSD fund balance
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
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