Rules Committee

City of Jacksonville 117 W. Duval Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 Agenda - Revised Marked Monday, November 20, 2023 2:00 PM Council Chamber 1st Floor, City Hall Rules Committee Terrance Freeman, Chair - Excused Absence Randy White, Vice Chair Ken Amaro Michael Boylan Joe Carlucci Rahman Johnson Chris Miller Legislative Assistant: Steven Libby Council Auditor's Office: Trista Carraher Council Research: Colleen Hampsey Office of General Counsel: Carla Lopera Administration Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned: Attendance: 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. 2023-0473 RESO Conf the Reappt of James Citrano, Jr., as a Member of the Downtown AMEND Investment Authority Brd, as a Rep Having Substantial Business Interest in the Northbank CRA, Pursuant to Ch 55, Pt 1, Ord Code, for a 2nd Full Term Ending 6/30/27 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Salem) 7/25/23 CO Introduced: R 7/31/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/8/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer REAPPOINTMENT Has attended 36 of 38 or 95% of meetings during first full term of 2/28/2020 – 6/30/2023 AMENDMENT Change seat to banking or finance industry representative replacing Oliver Barakat 3. 2023-0685 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Americus Spencer-Harold, a Duval County DEFER Resident, to the Construction Trades Qualifying Brd as an Engineer Rep, Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Mark Keister, Pursuant to Sec 62.101 (Board Established), Ch 62 (Construction Trades Qualifying Board), Ord Code, For a 1st Full Term to Exp on 9/30/25 (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Salem) 9/26/23 CO Introduced: R 10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer Page 1 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 4. 2023-0690 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Monique L. Thompson, a Duval County DEFER Resident, as a Private Citizen Member of the JSEB Monitoring Committee, Replacing Kimano Edwards, Pursuant to Sec 126.607 (JSEB Monitoring Committee; Annual Program Review), Subpt B (Program Administrator), Pt 6 (Jacksonville Small & Emerging Business Program), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, For a 1st Full Term to Exp on 4/30/26 (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) 9/26/23 CO Introduced: R 10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 5. 2023-0691 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Dr. Joy Gorham Hervey, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the Public Service Grant Council, Replacing Bob Baldwin, Pursuant to Sec 80.102 (Composition, Member Qualifications, Terms, Annual Training Requirement; Responsibilities), Ch 80 (Public Service Grant Council), Ord Code, For a Partial Term to Exp on 12/31/24, Followed by a 1st Full Term to Exp on 12/31/27 (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Salem) 9/26/23 CO Introduced: R 10/2/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer APPOINTMENT 6. 2023-0716 ORD-MC Amend Sec 55.105 (Boundaries of Jacksonville Downtown Area), AMEND 55.106 (Definitions), & 55.112 (Project & Program Funding), Pt 1 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ch 55 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ord Code, to Contact: Revise & Add Certain Definitions, Clarify Proj & Prog Funding, Add Language Lori Boyer Identifying the DIA as the Desig Supervising & Admin Body Over the Downtown Economic Dev Fund, & Amend the Sec Title; Prov for Codification Instructions (Lopera) (Req of DIA) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso) 10/10/23 CO Introduced: R, F 10/16/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/17/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/24/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/24/23 Page 2 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 AMENDMENT 1. Correct bill title to include amendment of Code Sec. 55.108 (Powers and Duties) 2. Correct title of Section 1 to include amendment of Sections 55.106 (Definitions), 55.108 (Powers and Duties), and 55.112 (Project and Program Funding) 3. Include project ROI within DIA funding commitment summary 4. Pg. 14, lines 11-12: strike “DIA boundary area” and insert “Downtown” 5. Correct scrivener’s errors • Revises Ch. 55 (Downtown Investment Authority) to differentiate the Downtown Investment Authority’s powers and duties as the Community Redevelopment Agency for downtown versus the public economic development agency for downtown • Adds requirement that a 2/3 vote of Council is required to approve an incentive package or redevelopment agreement following a DIA recommendation of denial or to approve a funding amount greater than that authorized by the DIA • Codifies the Downtown Economic Development Fund within Ch. 55 7. 2023-0731 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Dr. Cynthia R. Griffin, a Duval County Resident, to the Jax-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs, Replacing Dr. Eldridge A. Groomes, Pursuant to Sec 82.102 (Composition of Membership; Officers), Ch 82 (Jacksonville-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs), Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Exp on 6/30/24, Followed by a 1st Full Term to Exp on 6/30/26 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Salem & Peluso) 10/10/23 CO Introduced: R 10/16/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/24/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer APPOINTMENT 8. 2023-0734 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Reappt of David J. Hacker, a Duval County Resident, AMEND to the Jax Housing & Community Dev Commission, Pursuant to 34.203 (Jacksonville Housing & Community Development Commission; Commission Members), Pt 2 (Housing & Community Development Division), Ch 34 (Neighborhoods Department), Ord Code, for a 2nd Full Term to Exp on 11/30/27 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Amaro) 10/10/23 CO Introduced: R 10/16/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/24/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer Page 3 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 REAPPOINTMENT Has attended 18 of 28 meetings or 64% during first full term of 3/10/20 – present AMENDMENT 1. Clarify first term was as a Planning Commission representative and second term will be occupying a general seat 2. Correct scrivener's errors 9. 2023-0736 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Vanessa Cullins Hopkins as a Member of the AMEND JSEB Monitoring Committee, Replacing Jessie Spradley, Pursuant to Sec 126.607 (JSEB Monitoring Committee; Annual Program Review), Subpart B (Program Administrator), Pt 6 (Jacksonville Small & Emerging Business Program), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Exp on 4/30/24, Followed by a 1st Full Term to Exp on 4/30/27 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Clark-Murray & Johnson) 10/10/23 CO Introduced: R 10/16/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/24/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer APPOINTMENT AMENDMENT 1. Clarify Ms. Cullins Hopkins will be a private citizen representative 2. Correct scrivener's 10. 2023-0759 ORD Approp $500,000 From the NW Jax OED Fund/Investment Pool Earnings AMEND for the Purpose of Prov a $500,000 NW Jax Economic Dev Fund (NWJEDF) Forgivable Loan to First Coast No More Homeless Pets, Inc. in Connection Contact: With the Renovation & Expansion by Company of Its Existing Facility Located Joe Whitaker Generally at 6817 Norwood Ave; Apv & Auth Execution of Documents by the Mayor or Her Designee & Corp Sec; Auth Appvl of Technical Amends by the See Auditor Executive Dir of OED; Waiver of NWJEDF Guidelines Appvd & Adopted by summary on Ord 2016-779-E, as Amended (B.T. 24-009) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) pg. 22 10/24/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 11/6/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/7/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/20/23 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/14/23 Page 4 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 AMENDMENT 1. Clarify funding source is Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Fund investment pool earnings within explanation of appropriation 2. Include standard language regarding deadline to execute the agreement 3. Add waiver of the Public Investment Policy to authorize incentive program not contemplated under the PIP 4. Place revised Economic Development Agreement on file to correct scrivener's errors and add clawback provision regarding ineligible businesses/uses • Waives the NWJEDF Guidelines to authorize City funding in excess of 25% of the total project costs 11. 2023-0762 ORD Approp $140,000, Including $70,000 from the Council President’s Contact: Designated Contingency & $70,000 from the Mayor’s Task Force Contingency CP Salem Acct, to Prov Add’l Funding to the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, Inc. for the Provision of Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Exams & Related Svcs; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute an 11th Amend to the Memorandum of Agrmt btwn the City & the Women’s Center to Increase City’s Max Indebtedness Under the Agrmt by an Add’l $140,000 for a New Total Max Indebtedness Not-to-Exceed $1,863,419; Prov for Oversight by the Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept, Social Svcs Div (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Salem) (Co-Sponsors CM Clark-Murray, Carlucci, Amaro & Peluso) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 11/6/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/7/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/20/23 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/14/23 • The FY 23/24 Council approved budget includes $200,000 for operation of the Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) by the Women’s Center Page 5 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 12. 2023-0764 ORD Approp $284,000.00 From the Mayor’s Task Force Contingency to the DEFER Special Events - Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities Budget to Support the MLK Week of Service Programming to Be Held 1/13/24 Thru 1/20/24 (B.T. 24-016) At request of (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Clark-Murray, Peluso, Carlucci, the Administration Amaro & Gaffney, Jr.) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 11/6/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/7/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/14/23 13. 2023-0765 ORD-MC re the Jax Small & Emerging Business Prog; Amend Subpart A Scrivener’s (General Provisions), Subpart B (Program Administration), Subpart C (Program Support Services; Marketing & Outreach; Disparity Study Update), & Subpart Contact: D (Program Eligibility, Procedures, & Other Requirements), Pt 6 (Jacksonville CM Pittman/ Small & Emerging Business Program), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code; Gregory Grant Repealing Sec 7 of Ord 2021-117-E re the Temporary Suspension of the JSEB Administrator’s Authority to Decertify a JSEB Due to Noncompliance With the JSEB Prog Eligibility Criterion Pertaining to Personal Net Worth Limitations; Prov for Codification (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Pittman) (Co-Sponsor CM Johnson) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: R, F 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/7/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/14/23 Page 6 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 Scrivener’s 1. Pg. 1, lines 26 and 31: insert “and” after “Marketing” 2. Pg. 3, lines 3-9: correct formatting (need to indent) 3. Pg. 3, line 22: strike ellipses • Revises the definition of a micro-business JSEB from a JSEB with a majority owner who has a personal net worth of $300,000 or less to a JSEB with annual gross revenue, averaged over the immediately preceding three-year period, not exceeding $3 million • Removes the JSEB eligibility criteria related to personal net worth (currently limited to $1,320,000 or less) • Changes references from a business’ “annual gross receipts” to “annual gross revenue” • Removes requirement that City Council approve the rules and guidelines related to the JSEB micro-business program • Repeals Section 7 of Ord. 2021-117-E which provided for a temporary suspension of the JSEB Administrator’s authority to decertify a JSEB due to noncompliance with personal net worth limitations (suspension effective from effective date of Ord. 2021-117-E until six months after the Disparity Study report is provided to the Mayor and City Council) • Extends the completion date for the Disparity Study update from 8/31/23 to 2/29/24 14. 2023-0768 RESO Conf the Council President’s Reappt of Alex Moye, a Duval County Resident, to the Public Nuisance Abatement Brd, as a Community Advocate, Pursuant to Ch 672, Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term Ending 9/30/25 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Salem) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: R 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer REAPPOINTMENT Has attended 8 of 9 or 89% of meetings during partial term of 10/26/22 – 9/30/23 15. 2023-0769 RESO Conf the Council President’s Reappt of Josh Cockrell, a Duval County Resident, to the Public Nuisance Abatement Brd, as a Community Advocate, Pursuant to Ch 672, Ord Code, for a 2nd Full Term Ending 9/30/25 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Salem) (Co-Sponsors CMs J. Carlucci, Carrico & Howland) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: R 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer REAPPOINTMENT Has attended 13 of 14 or 93% of meetings during first full term of 10/1/21 – 9/30/23 Page 7 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 16. 2023-0770 RESO Conf the Council President’s Reappt of Erich David Freiberger, Ph.D., a Duval County Resident, to the Jax Ethics Commission, as a Higher Ed Faculty Member or Former Faculty Member with Experience in Ethics, Pursuant to Sec 602.912, Ord Code, for a 2nd Full Term to Exp 12/31/26 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Salem) (Co-Sponsor CM Howland) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: R 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer REAPPOINTMENT Has attended 14 of 16 or 88% of meetings during first full term of 2/1/21 – 12/31/23 17. 2023-0771 RESO Conf the Appt of Patrick W. Krechowski as a Member of the DIA Brd, as a Member Having Substantial Business Interests in the Northbank CRA, Pursuant to Ch 55, Ord Code, Filling the Seat Formerly Held by James Citrano, Jr., for a 1st Full Term Ending 6/30/27 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Salem) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: R 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer APPOINTMENT 18. 2023-0772 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Sondra Fetner, a Duval County Resident, to AMEND the DIA Brd, as an Attorney, Replacing David Ward, Pursuant to Sec 55.107 (b) (1) (Downtown Investment Authority Board - Board Membership; Term of Office & Appointment; Removal; Vacancies; Office Holding), Pt 1 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ch 55 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Exp 6/30/27 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: R 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer APPOINTMENT AMENDMENT 1. Revise term from a partial term to first full term 2. Pg. 1, lines 7-8 and 21: strike “an attorney” and insert “a practicing attorney” Page 8 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 19. 2023-0773 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Micah Heavener, a Duval County Resident, to AMEND the DIA Brd, with Business Mgmt Experience, Replacing Joshua A. Garrison, Pursuant to Sec 55.107 (b) (1) (Downtown Investment Authority Board - Board Membership; Term of Office & Appointment; Removal; Vacancies; Office Holding), Pt 1 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ch 55 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Exp 6/30/26 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: R 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer APPOINTMENT AMENDMENT Revise term from a partial term to first full term 20. 2023-0774 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Lara Diettrich, a Duval County Resident, as an Alternate Member to the Planning Commission, Replacing Dawn Motes, Pursuant to Sec 30.201 (Establishment; Membership), Pt 2 (Planning Commission), Ch 30 (Planning & Development Department), Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Exp on 10/1/25, Followed by a 1st Full Term to Exp on 10/1/28 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: R 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer APPOINTMENT 21. 2023-0775 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Suzanne Pickett, a Duval County Resident, to DEFER the Cultural Council of Greater Jax, Replacing Jeff Strohecker, Pursuant to Sec 118.602 (Responsibility), Pt 6 (Cultural Service Grant Program), Ch 118 (City At the request Grants), Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Exp 9/30/26 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) of the Administration (Co-Sponsors CMs Peluso, Amaro, Johnson & Carlucci) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: R 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer Page 9 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 22. 2023-0776 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Darrin Eakins, a Duval County Resident, to DEFER the Cultural Council of Greater Jax, Replacing Ryan M. Ali, Pursuant to Sec 118.605 (Cultural Service Grant Committee), Pt 6 (Cultural Service Grant At the request Program), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Exp 9/30/25, of the Administration Followed by a 1st Full Term to Exp 9/30/28 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Amaro) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: R 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 23. 2023-0777 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Monica Hernandez, a Duval County Resident, DEFER to the Cultural Council of Greater Jax, Replacing Kirsten Doolittle, Pursuant to Sec 118.602, Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Exp 9/30/25, Followed by a 1st At the request Full Term to Exp on 9/30/28 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs of the Administration Peluso, Miller, Amaro & Lahnen) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: R 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 24. 2023-0778 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Thomas Slater to JPA, Pursuant to Article 5 (Jacksonville Port Authority), Charter of the City of Jax, Replacing Jamie Shelton, for a Partial Term to Exp 9/30/27 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Salem & Miller) 10/24/23 CO Introduced: R 11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/14/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer APPOINTMENT Page 10 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 25. 2023-0795 ORD re Ch 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations) Ord Code; Estab an 2nd Honorary St Desig & Associated Rdwy Markers for “Historic Florida Ave” Re-named, in 1994, as “A. Philip Randolph Blvd” btwn Bay St & 1st St;” Estab an Honorary St Desig on A. Philip Randolph Blvd Extending from Beaver St to 1st St E in Council Dist 7 for “Historic Florida Ave”; Prov for the Installation of 2 Honorary Rdwy Markers to be Located in Appropriate Locations on the Desig Rd in Council Dist 7; Waiver of Sec 745.105 (i)(1)-(3) & (j)(3) which Requires that an Honoree Achieved Prominence, be Deceased for 5 Yrs, Live in the Community within 5 Miles of the St Being Desig for at Least 10 Yrs & be a Deceased Person; Directing Legislative Svcs Div to Forward this Ord to Planning & Dev Dept, Addressing Div for Processing, Implementation & Coordination with the Public Works Dept, Traffic Engineering & other Affected Agencies & Organizations (Pollock) (Introduced by CM Peluso) (Co-Sponsors CMs Clark-Murray & Carlucci) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: R, TEU TEU PH Pursuant to Ch 745 Ord Code - 12/12/23 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/28/23 26. 2023-0798 ORD Approp $1,075,000.00 Consisting of $1,000,000 in Grant Funds From the 2nd U.S. Dept of Health & Human Svcs, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Svcs Admin (SAMHSA), & a KHA Match in the Amount of $75,000 From the KHA Grant Fund, For Implementation of the Co-designing Rich Environments for All to Thrive Everyday (CREATE) Program, for the 1st Yr of the 4 Yr Grant Term Beginning 9/30/23 Thru 9/29/27; Purpose of Approp; Apv a Position; Amend Revised Schedule M to Ord 2023-511-E; Invoking the Exception to Sec 126.107(g), Ord Code, With Respect to Svcs to Be Provided by Managed Access to Child Health, Inc.; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec, &/or the CEO of KHA, to Execute & Deliver a Contract With Managed Access to Child Health, Inc. For the Provision of Professional Svcs for the CREATE Program; Waiving the Requirements of Sec 77.111(a) (Provider Contracts), Ch 77 (Kids Hope Alliance), Ord Code, to Exempt the Svcs to Be Provided by Managed Access to Child Health, Inc. From Competitive Procurement; Prov for Oversight by KHA (B.T. 24-019) (R.C. 24-011) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: R, F Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/28/23 Page 11 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 27. 2023-0799 ORD re Voting Precincts; Apv the Revision & Changes of Certain Voting EMERGENCY Precinct Boundaries in the City, Duval County, FL, as Requested by the SOE Pursuant to Sec 352.101, Ord Code; Apv the Revision & Changes of Certain NCSPHS Polling Locations in the City, Duval County, FL, as Requested by the SOE AMEND Pursuant to Sec 352.102, Ord Code; All to be Effective Immediately; Prov for Precinct Maps On File & Online; Prov for Polling Locations On File & Online; Contact: Req 1 Cycle Emergency Passage (Pinkstaff) (Req of SOE) (Co-Sponsors CMs Justin Gicalone/ Pittman & Clark-Murray) Jerry Holland 11/14/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R 11/20/23 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 6-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/28/23 NCSPHS AMENDMENT Pg. 1, line 30: strike "1004" and insert "1005" • Makes the following changes to precinct boundaries and polling locations: - Changes boundaries for precincts 1002, 1003, and 1005 - Changes polling location for precinct 1002 from Woodlawn Presbyterian Church to St. Paul AME Church - Eliminates one precinct (1103) and merges it with precinct 1107 • A one cycle emergency has been requested in order to allow time to notify impacted citizens prior to the upcoming March 2024 election 28. 2023-0803 ORD Approp $1,000,000 from a Desig Special Council Contingency to the 2nd Subsidies & Contributions to Private Orgs Acct to Prov Funding to United Way of NE Florida, Inc. for The Eviction Diversion Prog Described Herein; Prov for Carryover of Funds to FY 24-25; 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 United Way; 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 United Way; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver On Behalf of the City an Agrmt Btwn the City & United Way for the Eviction Diversion Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contracts Compliance Div of the Finance & Admin Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Boylan) (Co-Sponsors CMs Clark-Murray & Peluso) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 11/20/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/28/23 Page 12 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 29. 2023-0804 ORD-MC Amend Sec 111.270 (Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue 2nd Fund), Pt 2 (Health & Human Services), Ch 111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accounts), Ord Code, to Auth Expenditure of Up to 10% of Funds Approp from the Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund to Homeless Diversion Svcs Providers for Admin Costs; Approp $200,000 from the Contingency Acct to the Subsidies & Contributions to Private Orgs Acct within the Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund to Prov Funding to I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, Inc. for the Homeless Diversion Prog Described Herein; 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 Sulzbacher; 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 Sulzbacher; Waiving SubSec 118.301(a) (3) (II), Pt 3 (Administration of City Grants), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for Use of City Funds for Security & Utility Deposits; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City an Agrmt btwn the City & Sulzbacher for the Homeless Diversion Prog; Prov for Reporting; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contracts Compliance Div of the Finance & Admin Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Salem) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 11/20/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/28/23 30. 2023-0805 ORD Confirm the Mayor’s Appt of Tamara G. Baker, a Duval County 2nd Resident, to the DIA Brd, Replacing George R. Saoud, Esq, Pursuant To Sec 55.107 (Downtown Investment Authority Board), Pt 1 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ch 55 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term to Exp on 6/30/26; Waiving Subsec 55.107 (b) (Board Membership; Term of Office & Appointment; Removal; Vacancies; Office-Holding), Sec 55.107 (Downtown Investment Authority Board), Pt 1 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ch 55 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ord Code, to Enable Appt of Ms. Baker (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: R Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/28/23 Page 13 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 31. 2023-0806 ORD re the FY 22-23 City Grant Agrmt btwn FOBT Pipeline, Inc., a FL Not 2nd for Profit Corp (FBOT), & the City (FY 23 City Grant Agreement); Waiving FOBT’s Non-Compliance with the Permit Requirement Prov in the FY 23 City Grant Agrmt; Req 1-Cycle Emergency Passage (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Howland) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: R, F Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/28/23 Page 14 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 Page 15 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 32. 2023-0807 ORD-MC Approp $25,521,214.50 to Fund the Mayor’s Task Force Progs & 2nd Initiatives as Follows: (1) $5,870,000 for Youth & Families Which Includes $1,900,000 to Afterschool & Summer Literacy Prog Expansion, $1,950,000 to Multi-layer Literacy Prog, $150,000 to Accountability Tracker, $100,000 to Youth Artists Prog, $170,000 to Youth Civic Engagement, $1,250,000 to Mayor’s Youth At-Work Partnership, $250,000 to City’s Pool Plan, & $100,000 to Wi-Fi in COJ Parks Expansion; (2) $4,750,000 for Progs for the American Dream Which Includes $2,000,000 to Downpayment Assistance Prog, $2,000,000 to Local Stack Funding for Attainable Housing Community Partners & Non-Profits, & $750,000 to Attainable Housing Tap in Prog; (3) $3,596,000 for Addressing Homelessness Which Includes $2,000,000 to Emerg Rental & Eviction Prevention, $200,000 to Homelessness Diversion/Problem Solving Pilot, $200,000 to Emerg Homelessness Relief/Non-Congregate Shelter, $200,000 to Homelessness Continuum of Care Bonus Match, & $996,000 to Home Roof Initiative; (4) $5,705,000 for a Healthier Jax Which Includes $250,000 to Infant Mortality & Maternal Health Initiative, $200,000 to Mental Health Call Ctr, $70,000 to Primary Care & Wrap Around Svc Access Initiative, $2,185,000 to Telehealth Safety Net Clinic, $430,000 to Pediatric Mental Health Support, $200,000 to Community Health Workers, $2,210,000 to Elderly Food Insecurity Relief Fund, & $160,000 to Mental Health ‘Train the Trainer’ Fund; (5) $1,950,214.50 for Building Local Business Which Includes $350,000 to Permitting Evolution First Step, $1,000,0000 to Small Business Capital Access, $100,000 to Small Business Education & Augmentation, & $500,214.50 to Film & Movie Prog; (6) $50,000 for Honoring Svc Which Includes Military & Veteran’s Prog Outreach; (7) $500,000 for Accessible Duval Which Includes $200,000 to Disabled Community Support, $200,000 to Grant Appl Process Evolution, & $100,000 to Community Open House for Non-Profits; & (8) $1,800,000 for Beautiful Jacksonville Which Includes $150,000 to CPAC Public Art Initiative, $750,000 to Direct Grants for Artists, $250,000 to Black History Destination Activation, $500,000 to ‘Cool Communities’ Initiative, & $150,000 to Riverfront Parks Conservancy; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Negotiate, Execute, & Deliver an Amendment to the Existing Agrmt Btwn the City & University of North Florida Board of Trustees, a Public Body Corp of the State of FL (UNF); Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Negotiate, Execute, & Deliver an Agrmt Btwn the City & Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, Inc., a FL Non-Profit Corp (Cultural Council) to Administer Direct Grants for Artists; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Negotiate, Execute, & Deliver an Agrmt Btwn the City & Cultural Council to Administer the CPAC Public Art Initiative Prog; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Negotiate, Execute, & Deliver an Agrmt Btwn the City & United Way of Northeast Florida, Inc., a FL Non-Profit Corp (United Way) to Operate the 988 Crises Mental Health Call Ctr; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Negotiate, Execute, & Deliver an Agrmt Btwn the City & Riverfront Parks Conservancy, Inc., a FL Non-Profit Corp (RPC), to Plan, Design, & Create a Resilient, Unified Page 16 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 Riverwalk; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Negotiate, Execute, & Deliver an Agrmt Btwn the City & Opportunity Development, Inc., a FL Non-Profit Corp, Doing Business as Ctr for Independent Living Jacksonville (CIL Jacksonville), to Assist Persons With Disabilities; Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107(g) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (General Regulations), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With Cultural Council to Administer Direct Grants for Artists; Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107(g) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (General Regulations), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With Cultural Council to Administer the CPAC Public Art Initiative Prog; Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107(g) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (General Regulations), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With United Way to Operate the 988 Crises Mental Health Call Ctr; Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107(g) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (General Regulations), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With RPC to Plan, Design, & Create a Resilient, Unified Riverwalk; Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107(g) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (General Regulations), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With CIL Jacksonville to Assist Persons With Disabilities; 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 Cultural Council to Administer Direct Grants for Artists; 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 Cultural Council to Administer the CPAC Public Art Initiative Prog; 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 United Way to Operate the 988 Crises Mental Health Call Ctr; 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 RPC to Plan, Design, & Create a Resilient, Unified Riverwalk; 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 CIL Jacksonville to Assist Persons With Disabilities; Amend Sec 111.920 (Neighborhood Stabilization Program Special Revenue Fund), Pt 9 (Neighborhood Development), Ch 111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accounts), Ord Code; Amend the Revised Schedule M to Ord 2023-511-E; Amend the 24-28 5-Yr IT System Dev Plan Appvd by Ord 2023-507-E to Add the Wi-Fi in COJ Parks Expansion & the Grant Appl Process Evolution Projs; Auth Grant Guidelines, Grant Agrmts, & Loan Docs Re the Small Business Capital Access Prog; Prov for Carryover of Funds Thru 9/30/25; Prov for Oversight by Various Depts; Prov for Compliance With Applicable ARP Act Grant Funding Requirements; Prov for Codification Instructions (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Peluso, Carlucci & Johnson) Page 17 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 11/14/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 11/20/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/28/23 33. 2023-0808 ORD Approp $1,250,000 From the Mayor’s Task Force Contingency Fund to: 2nd (1) Prov Additional Funding in the Amt of $1,000,000 to the Countywide Parks - Pool Maintenance & Upgrades Proj; & (2) to Prov $250,000 for the Veterans Community Ctr Proj, Purpose of Approp; Amend the 24-28 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2023-505-E to Reflect This Approp of Funds; Prov for Compliance With Applicable ARP Act Grant Funding Requirements (B.T. 24-018) (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Peluso & Carrico) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 11/20/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/28/23 34. 2023-0809 ORD Approp $150,000 From a Desig Contingency Acct to the Subsidies & 2nd Contributions to Private Orgs Acct to Prov Funding to Northside Community Involvement, Inc. (NCI) for the Communities With Resources Working Together for the Betterment of Jax, FL Prog Described Herein; 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 NCI; 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 NCI; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City an Agrmt Btwn the City & Northside Community Involvement, Inc. For the Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contracts Compliance Div of the Finance & Admin Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Gaffney, Jr.) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 11/20/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/28/23 Page 18 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 35. 2023-0810 ORD Approp $161,073, Including $100,000 From Council Operating 2nd Contingency & $61,073 From the Council President Contingency to Council Staff Svcs to Prov Funding for Potential Increases to Salaries of the Executive Council Assistants & the Secretary (Executive Council Assistant) to the Council President Within the Legislative Branch Based on the Changes to the Pay Grades for the Positions; Waiving the Relevant Provisions of Sec 129.112 (Council Related Salaries), Ch 129 (Compensation of City Officials & Employees), Ord Code, to Auth This Action Without Receipt of a Recommendation as to the Pay Range From the Dir of the Employee Svcs Dept or Action by the Council Executive Committee to Determine the New Pay Grade; Directing Establishment & Prov a Prospective Effective Date of 12/30/23 for the Pay Grade Adjustment (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Carrico) (Co-Sponsors CMs Johnson, Gaffney, Jr., Peluso, J. Carlucci & Howland) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: R, F Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/28/23 36. 2023-0811 RESO Apv the Supervisor of Elections’ Determination to Provide 24 Early 2nd Voting Sites for the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election, the 2024 Primary Election, & the 2024 General Election & Identifying the Locations, Dates, & Times for Early Voting (Pinkstaff) (Req of SOE) (Co-Sponsor CM Clark-Murray) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R 11/20/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 37. 2023-0812 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Michael T. Fackler as the General Counsel 2nd Pursuant to Sec 7.03 of the Charter of the City of Jax; Directing Legislative Svcs to Notify the Clerk of Court, Property Appraiser, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector & Chairperson of the Duval County School Board Upon Intro of this Reso to Encourage Input & Guidance re this Appt Pursuant to Council Rule 4.1103 (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: R • Pursuant to Council Rule 4.1103, Legislative Services notified the Clerk of Court, Property Appraiser, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector and Chairperson of the Duval County School Board of bill 2023-812, the appointment of Michael T. Fackler as General Counsel, and encouraged them to provide oral or written input and guidance to the Rules Committee as to the fitness of the appointee to be General Counsel. Page 19 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 38. 2023-0813 RESO Conf the Appt of Leah N. Palestrant, a Duval County Resident & 2nd Registered Voter, as a Member of the Jax Ethics Commission, Pursuant to Sec 602.912, Ord Code, Appt by the Ethics Commission Replacing Ellen M. Schmitt for a 1st Full Term Ending 12/31/26 (Johnston) (Req of Jax Ethics Commission) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: R 39. 2023-0814 RESO Conf the Appt of Robyn Blank, a Duval County Resident, Attorney & 2nd Former Government Exec with Ethics Experience, as A Member of the Jax Ethics Commission, Pursuant to Sec 602.912, Ord Code, Appt by the State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit Replacing Darcy Galnor for a 1st Full Term Ending 12/31/26 (Johnston) (Req of State Attorney for 4th Judicial Circuit) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: R 40. 2023-0815 RESO Reappt Sol Wynter, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the Jax 2nd Housing & Community Dev Commission Pursuant to Pt 2 (Housing & Community Development Division), Ch 34 (Neighborhoods Department), Ord Code, & Sec 420.9076, F.S., as an Advocate for Low-Income Persons, For a 2nd Full Term Exp 11/30/27 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Salem) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: R 41. 2023-0816 RESO Appt Jonathan L. Leysath, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the 2nd Jax Housing & Community Development Commission Pursuant to Pt 2 (Housing & Community Development Division), Ch 34 (Neighborhoods Department), Ord Code, & Sec 420.9076, F.S., as a Rep from the Banking Industry in Connection with Affordable Housing, Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Sharol Pausal Noblejas, for a 1st Full Term Ending 11/30/27 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Salem) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: R 42. 2023-0817 RESO Reappt Thomas Waters, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the 2nd Jax Housing & Community Development Commission Pursuant to Pt 2 (Housing & Community Development Division), Ch 34 (Neighborhoods Department), Ord Code, & Sec 420.9076, F.S., as an Advocate for Low-income Persons, for a 2nd Full Term Exp 11/30/26 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Salem) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: R Page 20 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 43. 2023-0818 RESO Conf the Council President’s Appt of Teresa S. Moore, a Duval County 2nd Resident, as a Member of the Context Sensitive Streets Standards Committee, as a Rural Area Rep, Pursuant to Pt 7 (Context Sensitive Streets Standards Committee), Ch 32 (Public Works Dept), Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term Ending 7/31/27 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Salem) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: R 44. 2023-0819 RESO Commending John J. Nooney for His Civic Engagement, His Constant Support for Our City’s Waterways, & His Advocacy for Public Participation in Local Government (Hampsey) (Introduced by CMs Carlucci & Carrico) (Co-Sponsor CM Clark-Murray) 11/14/23 CO Introduced: R Page 21 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 Council Auditor’s Office – Bill 2023-759: First Coast No More Homeless Pets Company Name – First Coast No More Homeless Pets, Inc. (“FCNMHP”) Project Location – 6817 Norwood Avenue and 6721 Norwood Avenue Incentives Provided – • $500,000 forgivable loan from the Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Fund (NWJEDF) • Provided there is no event of default, the loan will be forgiven at a rate of 20% per year commencing one year from the new job creation deadline as long as FCNMHP provides evidence demonstrating the retention of the 47 retained jobs and 6 permanent jobs Performance Schedule – • Commence construction by 12/31/24 • Completion of construction by 12/31/25 Number of Jobs to be Created – 6 new jobs at an average wage of $42,000 created by 12/31/27 (“permanent jobs”) Number of Jobs to be Retained – 47 Capital Investment – $1,650,000 Records Retention/Audit Clause – Yes Clawback Language – • In the event reporting requirements are not met in the time period specified in the agreement, the City will be entitled to withhold disbursement of the loan • If FCNMHP fails to invest at least $1,500,000 upon substantial completion of the project, the agreement will terminate • If FCNMHP sells, leases, or otherwise transfers the project or project parcel during the term of the loan, the loan shall be due and payable at the closing of the sale • If FCNMHP does not retain the retained jobs, and/or does not create and maintain a minimum of 6 permanent jobs at an average wage of no less than $42,000 as of the new job creation deadline, and maintain the retained jobs and permanent jobs from the new job creation deadline for the remaining duration of the loan term, FCNMHP shall pay the City the entire remaining principal balance of the loan (less any amounts forgiven), which will be amortized over a ten-year period with 3% interest accruing annually, with payments due monthly OED has not prepared an ROI calculation for this project. Waives the NWJEDF Guidelines to authorize City funding in excess of 25% of the total project costs. Page 22 of 23 Rules Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 20, 2023 NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Monday, December 4, 2023. *****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.***** Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are 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. Page 23 of 23