Rules Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · August 3, 2021
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
2:00 PM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall
Rules Committee
Brenda Priestly Jackson, Chair
Randy DeFoor, Vice Chair
Aaron Bowman
LeAnna Cumber
Garrett Dennis
Rory Diamond
Tommy Hazouri
Legislative Assistant: Maritza Sanchez
Legislative Services Manager: Melanie Wilkes
Chief Office of General Counsel: Paige Johnston
Research Assistant: Colleen Hampsey
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
Council Auditor’s Office: Trista Carraher
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Item/File No. Title History
1. 2020-0326 RESO Supporting the Passage of a Policy Designating City Hall as a
DEFER “Hit Free Zone,” Training of Employees for an Appropriate Response, &
Posting Signage at City Hall Identifying Propty as a “Hit Free Zone”
At request of Area; Urging Creation of a Pilot Program. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
CM Dennis 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 & Rereferred: NCSPHS, R
2. 2020-0584 ORD-MC Creating a New Chapt 79 (Jacksonville City Council Citizen
DEFER Review Board), Ord Code; Establishing a New Chapter Creating a
Council-Appointed Citizen Review Board to make Recommendations to
At request of Council. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
CM Dennis 9/22/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
10/5/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/6/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/13/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20
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3. 2020-0705 ORD-MC Regarding the Jacksonville Ethics Code; Amending Chapt 602
DEFER (Jacksonville Ethics Code), Part 8 (Lobbying), Ord Code, to Rename
Part 8, Establish Subpart A, & to Add a New Subpart B (Political
At request of Consultants) to Provide for a City Registration Process for Political
CM Dennis Consultants. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
11/24/20 CO Introduced: R
12/1/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/8/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 12/8/20
4. 2021-0363 RESO Establishing a County Public Safety Coordinating Council as
Contact: Required by Sect. 951.26, FL Statutes; Designating the JSO as Admin
CM White of the Public Safety Coordinating Council & Setting Membership Per the
Requirements of Sect. 951.26, FL Statutes. (Johnston) (Introduced by
CM White)
6/8/21 CO Introduced: R
6/15/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/22/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
5. 2021-0379 ORD Approp $51,000 from the SJCIC Contingency for an expansion to
Scrivener's the JaxCareConnect Prog; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, &
Corp. Secretary to execute & deliver, a 1st amendment to the agreemnt
Contact: btwn the City of Jax & We Care Jax, Inc. for the JaxCareConnect Prog;
CM Boylan Invoking the exception in Sec 126.107 (G), Ord Code, providing for
direct contract with We Care Jax, Inc. Svcs; Providing for Oversight by
the Office of Grants & Contract Compliance. (Sidman) (Introduced by
CM Boylan)(Co-Sponsor CMs Salem,Newby, DeFoor,Priestly
Jackson,White.Carlucci & Freeman)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
7/19/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/20/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F, R
8/2/21 NCSPHS Approve 5-0
8/3/21 F Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –7/27/21
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Scrivener’s
1. Pg. 1, line 16: insert “for” before “services”
2. Pg. 2, line 10: insert “to be used” before “for”
3. Pg. 2, line 12: strike “Agreement” and insert “First Amendment”
4. Pg. 2, line 17: strike “attached hereto as” and insert “placed”
• Appropriates $51,000 from the Social Justice Committee contingency account to
provide additional funding to We Care Jacksonville Inc. for the JaxCareConnect
Program
• The JaxCareConnect Program was initially approved by Ord. 2021-22-E, which
provided $80,000 to We Care Jacksonville and $20,000 each to six clinics
• The additional funding will be used by We Care Jacksonville to fund an
administrator/marketing coordinator position and back-end website technology
• We Care Jacksonville will be paid monthly on a cost reimbursement basis
6. 2021-0384 ORD Conf the Appt of Jenny Vipperman, a St. Johns Cty Resident with
Substantial Business Interest in Duval Cty, as a member of the KHA
Board, filling a seat formerly held by Donna Orender, Pursuant to Chapt
77, Ord Code, for a Full Term Exp 12/31/2024. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced:R
7/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –7/27/21
APPOINTMENT
7. 2021-0389 RESO Conf the Mayor's Reappt of Matthew P. Brockelman, to the
Downtown Developmnt Review Board, as a Full Time Employee at a
business or professional office located within the Downtown Area
Representative, Pursuant to Sec. 656.361.9, Ord Code, for a 1st Full
Term to Exp 6/30/2023. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
7/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 8 of 8 meetings or 100% for partial term of 9/22/20 – 6/30/21
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8. 2021-0390 RESO Conf the Mayor's Reappt of Christian Harden, to the Downtown
Scrivener's Developmnt Review Board, Pursuant to Sec. 656.361.7, Ord Code,, as
a contractor, developer or realtor representative, for a 3rd Full term to
Exp 6/30/2023. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
7/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 16 of 20 meetings or 80% for second full term of 7/1/19 – 6/30/21
Scrivener’s
1. Correct Code Section to 656.361.9
2. Pg. 1, line 16: strike “appointment” and insert “reappointment”
9. 2021-0391 RESO Conf the Mayor's Appt of Cal Walton, to the Better Jax Proj
Administration Comm., replacing Menelaos “Manny” Papalas, to serve
as a private citizen member, Pursuant to Chapt 761, Sec. 107, Ord
Code, for a 1st Full Term to Exp on 3/31/2026. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
7/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
APPOINTMENT
10. 2021-0392 RESO Conf the Mayor's Appt of Andre Green, to the Jax Housing
Authority, replacing Soo Gilvarry, Pursuant to Chapt 51A, Ord Code, for
a Partial Term to Exp 9/16/2022. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
7/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
APPOINTMENT
11. 2021-0393 RESO Conf the Mayor's Reappt of Jeffrey Rosen, to the Jax Housing
Scrivener's Finance Authority, in accordance with Chapt 52, Ord Code, for a 2nd
Full Term ending 6/30/2025; Providing for a Directive for the Chief of
Legislative Svcs. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
7/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
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REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 23 of 27 meetings or 85% during first full term of 7/1/17 – 6/30/21
Scrivener's
Pg. 1, line 29: strike "Section 2" and insert "Section 3"
12. 2021-0394 RESO Conf the Appt of Anthony Robbins, as a member of the
KingSoutel Crossing Comm. Redevelopmnt Agency Advisory Board, as
a citizen representing the Planning, Landscape Architecture or
Architecture Fields, Pursuant to Chapt 53, Ord Code, for an Initial Term
ending 12/31/2023. (Distel) (Introduced by CP Hazouri)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
7/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
APPOINTMENT
13. 2021-0395 RESO Expressing the City Council’s Strong Support for the Brave Men
& Women of the Jax Sheriff’s Office in light of the recent attack on an
On-Duty Officer; Urging that the perpetrator of the attack be prosecuted
to the fullest extent of the law. (Clements) (Introduced by CM Ferraro)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
7/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
14. 2021-0400 RESO Appt Joe Hindsley as a member of the Duval Cty Tourist
Developmnt Council, as a Tourist Accommodation Industry
Representative, replacing Kirit Patidar Pursuant to Chapt 70, Ord Code,
& Sec. 125.0104, F.S., for a 1st Term ending 6/30/2025. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CP Hazouri)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
7/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
APPOINTMENT
15. 2021-0401 RESO Appt Dennis Thompson as a member of the Duval Cty Tourist
Developmnt Council, as a Tourist Industry Representative, replacing
Craig Smith Pursuant to Chapt 70, Ord Code, & Sec. 125.0104, F.S.,
for a 1st Term ending 6/30/2025. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Hazouri)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: R
7/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: R
APPOINTMENT
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16. 2021-0436 RESO Making Certain Findings, & Apv & Auth the execution of an
DEFER Economic Developmnt Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax & Project End
Game, to Support the Creation of the Company’s Offices in a
At request of To-Be-Determined Location within the City (“Project”); Auth a Targeted
the Administration Industry Grant in the Max Amt of $1,831,500 (“TI Grant”) calculated in
the Amt of $4,500 for each new job created, for a Max of 407 New Jobs
to be created by 12/31/24; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, &
Corp Secretary; Auth Approval of Technical Amendmnts by the
Executive Director of the Office of Economic Developmnt (“OED”);
Providing for Oversight by the OED; Waiver of that Portion of the Public
Investment Policy Adopted by Ord 2016-382-E, as Amended, to Auth
the TI Grant, which is not Authorized by the Public Investment Policy;
Req 2 Reading Passage Pursuant to C.R. 3.305. (Sawyer) (Req of
Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: F, R
17. 2021-0437 RESO Approp $250,000 from the Northwest Jacksonville Economic Dev
DEFER Fund as follows: (1) $150,000 from Fund Balance; & (2) $100,000 from
Miscellaneous Sales & Charges, for the Purpose of Providing a
At request of $150,000 Small Business Developmnt Initiative Loan & a $100,000
the Administration Northwest Economic Dev Fund Business Infrastructure Grant to Eastern
Wire Products, Inc., in connection with the Company’s purchase of a
New Facility in the City, Located Generally at 5415 Longleaf St
(“Project”); Purpose of Approp; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee,
& Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver, for & on behalf of the City, the
Economic Developmnt Agreemnt btwn Company & the City; Auth
Approval of Technical Amendmnts by the Executive Director of the
Office of Economic Developmnt (“OED”); Providing for Oversight by the
OED; Affirming the Project’s Compliance with the NWJEDF Guidelines
Approved & Adopted by Ord 2016-779-E; Affirming the Project’s
Compliance with the Public Investment Policy Adopted by 2016-382-E,
as Amended; Req 2 Reading Passage Pursuant to C.R. 3.305. (B.T.
21-089) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: F, R
18. 2021-0448 ORD MC- Amending Sec. 37.102 (Unclassified Appts), Pt 1
2nd (Organization), Chapt 37 (Office of the Sheriff), Ord Code, to increase
the number of Asst Div Chiefs the Sheriff is allowed to Appoint;
Amending Sec. 17.06 (Applicability of Civil Svc System to Employees of
Consolidated Government) of Article 17 (Civil Svc) of the Charter of the
City of Jax to update Civil Svc Exemptions; Providing for Codification
Instructions; Req Approval by Majority Plus One Vote of Council
Members Present.(Granat) (Req of the Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
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19. 2021-0450 ORD Re Chapter 745 (Addressing & St Naming Regulations) Ord Code;
2nd Renaming Arnold Rd Extending from Kite Rd to Pecan Park Rd to “Gold
Star Family Pkwy”;Waiving the Requirements of Sec. 745.105 (H), Ord
Code, Regarding the Requirement that all Street Names shall be for the
entire length of the Street; Directing the Legislative Svcs Div to Forward
this Ord to the Planning & Developmnt for Processing, Implementation,
& Coordination with 911 Emergency, Fire & Rescue Dept, the Post
Office & other affected agencies & organizations. (Dist-7 R. Gaffney)
(Pollock) (Introduced by TEU Committee)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: TEU, R
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code – 8/16/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
20. 2021-0458 ORD Reallocating $3,865,827.00 in Community Dev Block Grant
2nd (CDBG) Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act Funds
Previously Approp in Ord 2020-735-E & Auth the Transfer of said Funds
to the Correct Subfund Acct;Purpose of Approp. (B.T. 21-078)
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
21. 2021-0461 ORD Approp $125,392.00 in Fund Balance from the Environmental
2nd Protection Fund to Conduct an Urban Area Odor Study (The “Project”)
Providing a Carryover of Funds through 9/30/23; Apv & Auth the Mayor,
or his Designee, & the Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver, a Funding
Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax & EMS Bruel & KJAER, Inc. D/B/A
Envirosuite, Inc. (“Envirosuite”); Invoking the Exception of Sec. 126.107
(G), Ord Code, to Allow Direct Contract with Envirosuite to Provide Svcs
to Conduct the Study; Waiving Sec. 110.112, Ord Code, to Allow for a
Partial Advance Payment by the City; Providing for City Oversight by the
Neighborhoods Dept., Environmental Quality Div; Requiring a Final
Report to Jax Environmental Protection Board.(B. T. 21-088) (West)
(Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
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22. 2021-0462 ORD Supplementing Ord 2006-888-E Auth the Issuance of the City’s
2nd Special Rev & Refunding Bonds, in one or more Series in an Amt
Necessary to Provide (A) Not in Excess of $120,000,000 of Net Proj
Funds in Order to Finance & Refinance the Acquisition & Construction
of Certain Capital Equipmnt & Improvemnts (The ‘Series 2021 Project”),
(B) For the Refunding of all or a Portion of the City’s Outstanding (1)
Special Rev Bonds, Series 2010B, (2) Special Rev Bonds 2011B, (3)
Special Rev Refunding Bonds, Series 2012C, & (4) Capital
Improvement Rev Bonds, Series 2012; Providing Authority for this
Ordinance; Providing for Certain Definitions; Making Certain Findings;
Providing that this Ordinance shall constitute a contract btwn the issuer
& the bondholders; Auth the Mayor to Award the Sale of Said Bonds on
a Competitive Basis, on a Negotiated Basis, or as a Private Placement,
as provided herein; Auth the Acquisition of Debt Svc Reserve Fund
Products with respect to Such Bonds, if deemed necessary; Auth the
Acquisition of Credit Facilities with respect to Such Bonds, if deemed
necessary ; Auth the preparation of Preliminary & Final Official
Statements &/or Offering Memoranda with respect to Such Bonds; Auth
the Execution of a Continuing Disclosure Undertaking or Agreemnt with
respect to Such Bonds; Auth the Designation of a Deputy Registrar &
Paying Agent & the Providers of the other Svcs with respect to Such
Bonds; Providing for the Application of Such Bond Proceeds; Auth the
Execution of one or more Bond Terms Agreemnts with respect to said
Bonds; Providing Certain Addn’l Details & Auth in Connection
Therewith; Waiving the Provisions of Sec. 104.211 (Procedure for Sale
of Bonds) of Chapt 104 (Bonds), Ord Code, so as to allow the City to
Award the Sale of Said Bonds on a Negotiated Sale, or as a Private
Placement.(Traurig, P.A.) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: F, R
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
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23. 2021-0463 ORD Making Certain Findings & Approp $30,000,000 in Coronavirus
2nd Relief, Fiscal Recovery & Critical Capital Projects Funds from the U.S.
Dept of Treasury in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act of
2021 (the “ARP Act”) to Support Continued COVID-19 Response Efforts
& Immediate Economic Stabilization & to Replace Lost Public Sector
Revenue; Auth Various Disbursements of ARP Act Funding including:
(1) $8,000,000 to Jax Port Authority (“JAXPORT”) to Offset Economic
Harm & Lost Revenue from Business Interruption due to COVID-19; (2)
$8,300,000 to City’s Citywide Special Recreation Facilities Acct to
Offset Economic Harm & Lost Revenue from Business Interruption due
to COVID-19 at City-Owned Sports & Entertainment Facilities managed
by ASM Global Enterprises, Inc. (“ASM”); (3) $6,200,000 to be divided
among the Cities of Jax Beach, Atlantic Beach & Neptune Beach & the
Town of Baldwin, as Provided Herein, to Offset Economic Harm & Lost
Revenue due to COVID-19 & eligible expenses under the ARP Act; (4)
$1,000,000 to Edward Waters College, Inc. for COVID-19 Vaccination
Education & Outreach Services; (5) $6,500,000 to be placed in a
Contingency Fund for Future Approp in accordance with the ARP Act;
Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute &
Deliver the following: (1) an Interlocal Agreemnt w/ JAXPORT, (2) an
Amendmnt to the Facilities Managemnt Contract w/ ASM, (3) Interlocal
Agreemnts w/ the Cities of Jax Beach, Atlantic Beach & Neptune Beach
& the Town of Baldwin, & (4) an Agreemnt w/ Edward Waters College,
Inc.; Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107 (G) (Exemptions), Pt 1
(General Regulations), Chapt 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to
Allow for a Direct Contract w/ Edward Waters College, Inc.; Providing
For Oversight by the Finance & Administration Dept; Providing a
Carryover of Funds from Yr to Yr until such ARP Act Funds are
expended or lapse, & providing that any ARP Act Grant Funding not
expended pursuant to this Ord by 9/30/22 shall revert to the Fund of
Origin for Re-Appropriation for Auth Expenditures under the terms of
the ARP Act; Providing for Compliance w/ Applicable ARP Act Grant
Funding Requiremnts. (B.T. 21-094) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 8/10/21
24. 2021-0464 RESO Expressing the City Council’s strong support for the acceleration
EMERGENCY of funding for the McCoy’s Creek Restoration Project to achieve flood
mitigation and restore the natural channel design and urging the
Contact: Administration to expedite the project in the 2021-2022 FY; Req a 1
CM Dennis Cycle Emergency Action. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: TEU, R
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
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25. 2021-0466 RESO Honoring & Commending City Ethics Officer Carla Miller on the
Occasion of her Retirement from the Position. (Clements) (Introduced
by CM Bowman) (Co-Sponsor CM Morgan, Pittman &DeFoor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
26. 2021-0467 RESO Honoring & Commemorating the Life & Accomplishments of
George F. Carter, III.
(Clements) (Introduced by CM Pittman) (Co-Sponsor CM Morgan)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
27. 2021-0469 RESO Conf the Mayor's Appt of Anne Coglianese as Chief Resiliency
2nd Officer within the Planning & Developmnt Dept. of COJ, Pursuant to
Sec. 30.102, Ord Code. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
28. 2021-0470 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Reappt of Andres Lopera, a Duval County
2nd Resident, to the Jax Historic Preservation Commission, Pursuant to
Sec. 76.102, Ord Code, for a Second Full Term to Expire 3/4/22.
(Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
29. 2021-0471 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Reappt of Timothy J. Bramwell, a Duval
2nd County Resident, to the Jax Historic Preservation Commission,
Pursuant to Sec. 76.102, Ord Code, for a Second Full Term to Expire
3/4/23. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
30. 2021-0472 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Reappt of Jack Demetree, III, a Duval County
2nd Resident, to the Historic Preservation Commission, Pursuant to Sec.
76.102, Ord Code, for a Second Full Term to Expire 3/4/24. (Johnston)
(Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
31. 2021-0473 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Lisa J. Moore, to the Jax Human
2nd Rights Commission, Replacing Vasavi Yeleti, Pursuant to Sec. 60.103,
Ord Code, for a First Full Term to Expire 12/31/23. (Sidman) (Req of
Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
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32. 2021-0474 RESO Upon an Acknowledgment of Due Authorization & the Making of
2nd Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jax Housing Finance Authority
Of Its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Lofts at Cathedral), Series
2021, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $20,500,000 for
the Purpose of Financing all or a Portion of the Costs Related to the
Acquisition, Construction & Rehabilitation of a Multifamily Residential
Housing Facility for Persons or Families of Low, Middle or Moderate
Income, Located at 325 and 327 E. Duval St Jax, Duval County, FL,
32202, & to be Commonly Known as “Lofts at Cathedral Apartments”;
Determining Credit not being pledged. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
33. 2021-0475 RESO Upon an Acknowledgment of Due Authorization & the Making of
2nd Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jax Housing Finance Authority
Of Its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Sable Palms Apartments),
Series 2021, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed
$36,500,000 for the Purpose of Financing all or a Portion of the Costs
Related to the Acquisition & Rehabilitation of a Multifamily Residential
Housing Facility for Persons or Families of Low, Middle or Moderate
Income, Located at 2150 Emerson St. Jax, Duval County, FL, 32207, &
to be Commonly Known as “Sable Palms Apartments”; Determining
Credit not being pledged. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
34. 2021-0476 RESO Upon an Acknowledgment of Due Authorization & the Making of
2nd Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jax Housing Finance Authority
Of Its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Pine Grove Apartments),
Series 2021, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed
$28,590,000 for the Purpose of Financing all or a Portion of the Costs
Related to the Construction of a Multifamily Residential Housing Facility
for Persons or Families of Low, Middle or Moderate Income, Located at
Powers Ave and Toledo Rd, Jax, Duval County, FL, 32217, & to be
Commonly Known as “Pine Grove Apartments”; Determining Credit not
Being Pledged. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
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35. 2021-0477 RESO Upon an Acknowledgement of Due Authorization & the Making
2nd of Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jax Housing Authority of its
Homeowner Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, in an Aggregate
Face Amount Not to Exceed $100,000,000 for the Purpose of
Purchasing Mortgage Loans originated by Participating Local Lending
Institutions to Finance the Purchase or Rehabilitation of New or Existing
Owner-Occupied Single-family Residences situated within Duval
County, Florida, by Persons or Families of Low, Moderate or Middle
Income, or Purchasing Securities from a Master Servicer Evidencing
Interests in or Backed by a Pool of such Mortgage Loans, including,
without Limitation, Securities Guaranteed by the Federal Government or
Agencies thereof (the “Project”) or for the Purpose of Refunding
Portions of Previously Issued Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds to
thereby make Funds Available for the Financing of the Project;
Authorizing the Submission of a Request for a Private Activity Bond
Volume Cap Allocation; Determining Credit not being pledged.
(Hodges) (Req of JHFA)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
36. 2021-0478 RESO Conf Appt of Gigi Ackerman, to the Art in Public Places Comm,
2nd as Lay Citizen Representing Planning Dist 5, Replacing Mico Fuentes,
for Partial Term exp 12/31/22. (Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
37. 2021-0480 RESO Appt Council Member Michael Boylan to the Duval County
2nd Election Canvassing Board, as a Substitute Member, Pursuant to Sec.
102.141 (1), F.S. for the term beginning 7/1/21 & ending 6/30/22 (Distel)
(Introduced by CP Newby)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
38. 2021-0481 RESO Confirm the Appt of Council Member Ju’Coby Pittman as a
2nd Member & Council Member LeAnna Cumber as an Alternate Member,
of the Board of Directors of the Jax Zoological Society, Representing
the City Council, both for a term concurrent with the term of the Council
President for the 2021-2022 Council Year (Distel) (Introduced by CP
Newby)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
39. 2021-0482 RESO Confirm the Appt of Council Member Joyce Morgan as a
2nd Member of the Board of Directors of Downtown Vision, Inc., for a term
concurrent with the term of the Council President for the 2021-2022
Council Year (Distel) (Introduced by CP Newby)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
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40. 2021-0483 RESO Appt Council Member Kevin Carrico as a Member of the 4th
2nd Judicial Circuit Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, Pursuant to Sec.
985.664, F.S., for a 1st Term exp 6/30/22 (Distel) (Introduced by CP
Newby)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
41. 2021-0484 RESO Appt Council Member Kevin Carrico, as an Ex-Officio Member of
2nd the Board of Directors of the Cultural Council of Greater Jax, for a Term
Concurrent with the Term of the Council President for the 2021-2022
Council Year. (Distel)(Introduced by CP Newby)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
42. 2021-0485 RESO Appt Council Member Joyce Morgan to the Duval County
2nd Election Canvassing Board, as an Alternate Member, Pursuant to Sec.
102.141 (1), F.S., for the term beginning 7/1/21 & ending 6/30/22
(Distel) (Introduced by CP Newby)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
43. 2021-0486 RESO Appt Council Member Joyce Morgan as a Member of the NE FL
2nd Regional Council, replacing Council Member Terrance Freeman as a
County Rep., Pursuant to the Applicable Provisions of Chapt 186, Pt 5,
F.S., & the Amended & Restated Interlocal Agreemnt Auth Via
Resolution 2003-750-A,for a term ending 6/30/22 (Distel) (Introduced by
CP Newby)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
44. 2021-0487 RESO Appt Council Member Randy DeFoor as a Member of the NE FL
2nd Regional Council, as the City Council Rep.,Pursuant to the Applicable
Provisions of Chapt 186, Pt 5, F.S., & the Amended & Restated
Interlocal Agreemnt Auth Via Resolution 2003-750-A, for a term ending
6/30/22 (Distel) (Introduced by CP Newby)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
45. 2021-0488 RESO Appt Council Member Brenda Priestly Jackson as a Member of
2nd the Joint Planning Committee, as the City Council Rep.,Pursuant to
Resolution 2001-65-A, for a term concurrent with the term of the
Council President for the 2021-2022 Council Year (Distel) (Introduced
by CP Newby)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
46. 2021-0490 RESO Appt Council Vice President Terrance Freeman as a Member of
2nd The Duval County Tourist Dev Council, Pursuant to Chapt 70, Ord
Code, Replacing Council Member Sam Newby, for a Term Ending
6/30/25. (Distel) (Introduced by CP Newby)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
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47. 2021-0491 RESO Appt Council President Sam Newby as Chair of The Duval
2nd County Tourist Dev Council, Pursuant to Chapt 70, Ord Code,
Replacing Council Member Tommy Hazouri, for a Term Ending 6/30/25.
(Distel) (Introduced by CP Newby)
7/27/21 Introduced: R
48. 2021-0493 RESO Commending Marvin Clyde Zanders, II upon his Election as
Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. (Hampsey)
(Introduced by CM Priestly Jackson) (Co-Sponsor CM Morgan)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
49. 2021-0494 RESO Appt Council Member Tommy Hazouri as a Member of the Duval
2nd County Tourist Dev Council, Pursuant to Chapt 70, Ord Code,
Replacing Council Member Matt Carlucci, for a term ending 6/30/25
(Distel) (Introduced by CP Newby)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
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50. 2021-0495 ORD MC-Making Certain Findings & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, &
2nd Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver: (1) Amendmnt Number 15 to the
Lease Among the City of Jax, & Jax Jaguars, LLC (“JJL”) (“Amendmnt
15”) which Amendmnt 15 provides for: (1) the Design, Construction,
Ownership, Use, Mgmt, Operations, Costs & Financing of a Sports
Performance Center (the “Facility”); and (2) Amends & Restates the
Lease Agreemnt btwn the City & JJL for the Use, Operation &
Maintenance of the Covered Flex Field; Auth Approval of Technical
Amendmnts by the Mayor or his Designee; Auth the Borrowing &
Approp of $60,000,000.00 in Funding from the City’s Commercial Paper
Facility and/or Issue Fixed Rate Debt in order to Provide Funding for the
City’s Portion of the Project; Waiving Provisions of Chapt. 126,
(Procurement Code), Ord. Code, with Respect to the Project, & to Allow
the City to Directly Purchase Certain items Specified in Amendmnt 15;
Establishing requirements for Items to be Purchased; Waiving Sec.
123.102, (Public Fees), Subsecs (A), (B) & (C) (Fire & Rescue Dept,
Planning & Developmnt Dept, Public Works Dept), Ord. Code, to Waive
Fire & Rescue Dept, Planning & Developmnt Dept & Dept of Public
Works Fees in Connection with the Project; Waiving Certain Provisions
of Sec. 320.409, (Construction Regulations & Building Codes, General
Provisions, Schedule of Permit Fees), Ord. Code, for City Related
Permitting Fees; Waiving Sec. 656.147, (Zoning Code, Subpart D,
Zoning Exceptions, Variances & Waivers, Amendmnts to Final Order,
Appeals of Written Interpretations of the Director & Appeals of Final
Orders of the Commission, Schedule of Fees), Ord. Code, to Waive
City Related Zoning Fees; Providing a Statement of Intent to Comply
with Treasury regulations; Oversight of the Construction Proj. by the
Dept. of Public Works & the Chief Admin Officer of the City; Oversight
of the Agreemnts by the Sports & Entertainment Office. (Sawyer) (Req.
of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: F, R
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 8/10/21
51. 2021-0508 RESO Adopting the Annual Growth Rate as Recommending by the
2nd Administration for the Future Pension Liability Surtax Processes.
(Sidman) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: R
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