City Council
Regular MeetingJacksonville, AR · May 21, 2015
Agenda
City Council of Jacksonville, Arkansas
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
May 21, 2015 7:00 p.m.
1. OPENING PRAYER: PAGES
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES: May 7, 2015 1-13
4. APPROVALS AND/OR Regular City Council Meeting
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: April 16, 20 15
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
Fire Department: Regular Monthly ReporVApril
Fire Chief Alan Laughy
Police Department: Regular Monthly ReporVApril
Police Chief Kenny Boyd
Engineering Department: Regular Monthly ReportlApril
City Engineer Jay Whisker
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
7. WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
1 1. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
12. PARKS & REC. DEPT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
14. GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1529 (#09-2015)
Amending JMC § 15.04 providing
modification of the Flood Damage
Prevention Program (Mayor Fletcher) 18-22
b. ORDINANCE 1530 #lo-2015)
Authorizing the Mayor andlor his
designated representative to
participate in and enter into an
interlocal agreement for the creation of
Pulaski County Energy Improvement
District (Mayor Fletcher) 23-24
c. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: by
Lt. Leo Foster honoring Robert Laws
(Mayor Fletcher)
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: City Offices will be closed Monday,
May 2!jth in observance of Memorial Day
sanitation routes will run one day late.
ADJOURNMENT
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The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in regular
session on May 7, 2015 at the regular meeting place of the City Council.
Alderman Rolden delivered the invocation and Mayor Fletcher led a
standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn,
Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Fletcher also
answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT SIX (lO), ABSENT (9).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg,
Director of Administration Jim Durham, Finance Director Cheryl Erkel,
Human Resource Director Jill Ross, City Engineer Jay Whisker, Public
Works Director Jim Oakley, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin House,
Police Chief Kenny Eioyd, Fire Chief Alan Laughy, CDBG Director Theresa
Watson, IT Director Scott Rothlisberger, 911 Director Tabby Hughes,
Glenda Fletcher, Jennifer Martin, Lynette Culpepper, April Kiser, Jim
Moore, Chad Young, Bill Spivey, Jeff Twitty, Patrick Thomas, Floyd
McMurtry, and interested citizens, and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting
of April 16, 2015 for approval and/or correction at the next regularly
scheduled City Council meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that the minutes of
the regular City Council meeting o f 2 April 2015 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the
regular monthly report for April 2015.
ADOPTION FEES/FINES $1,385.00
CONTRIBUTIONS 0.00
TOTALS $1,385.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn,
Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: DISCUSSION SAFE LOCATION FOR SOCIAL TRANSACTIONS
Police Chief Boyd stated that he wanted to update everyone regarding
Police Department community relations. He showed a public announcement
video to be released by the Police Department regarding a safe location
for social transactions for people using Craigslist and various websites
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to buy or sale products. He related that other Police Departments are
doing this as well. He stated that the video would be launched on
Facebook and Twitter. He noted that there is a website
(searchmyinventory.com) that has a link to find a safe location for trade
transaction and the Jacksonville Police Department is listed. He related
that he has researched through legal counsel and there are no liability
issues.
Mayor Fletcher noted that another result from a citizen suggestion is
that the Engineering Department will now be registering home-based storm
shelters. This will allow search and rescue to identify areas where
citizens may have become trapped from fallen debris during storms.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. SECOND READING ORDINANCE 1526 (#6-2015)
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE DISTRICT COURT CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COLLECTION OF FINES ASSESSED IN DISTRICT COURT FOR
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary that Ordinance 1526
be placed on SECOND READING.
City Attorney Bamburg reviewed from the last meeting that Ordinance 1526
is regarding a state law passed asking cities to designate a person to be
responsible for the collector of fines.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Rolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Plashburn,
Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1526.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to accept Ordinance
1526 on SECOND READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1526 on
THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Rolden, McCleary,
Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED. h-hereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of
Ordinance 1526.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that Ordinance 1526 be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Rolden, McCleary,
Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE 1526 (#6-2015) APPROVED AND ADOTED THIS 7Th DAY OF MAY, 2015
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b. RESOLUTION 726 (#2-2015)
A RESOLUTION AUTHROZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A REVISED
PULASKI AREA GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (PAGIS) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Engineer Whisker related the City has an Interlocal agreement inside
the Pulaski area regarding the GIs system, adding that Sherwood would
like to join. He stated that it would bring in more people and more
money. He explained that PAGIS helps create maps for Pulaski County that
are used to track land, water, sewer, and storm drains. He related that
this would be beneficial for everyone. He then related that it would not
result in extra fees for the City and with the additional funds from
Sherwood it will allow for more projects.
City Attorney Bamburg clarified the agreement is the same as the one
adopted in 2006 or 07' except for addition of Sherwood, pointing out that
there are no other changes.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to read Resolution 726
(#2-2014). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the
heading of Resolution 726 (#2-2015).
Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to approve
Resolution 726 (#2-2015) in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED.
c. ORDINANCE 1527 (#7-2015)
AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE, DATA
MANAGEMENT, DIGITAL INFORMATION SERVICES, AND ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY WITH WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS;
AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Bamburg related that the original franchise agreement was
adopted by City Council in the latter part of 2014. He explained that
due to changes in the State law and supposed upcoming changes in Federal
law, the agreement has been modified to reduce the rate to the same rate
paid by everyone else. He noted that the agreement goes back to the
original date of when Windstream installed cables in the easements. He
added that Windstream has been cooperative during the process.
Alderman Twitty moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that Ordinance 1527 be
placed on FIRST READING.
In response to a question from Alderman Traylor, City Attorney Bamburg
stated that the rate was 58, which is being lowered to 4.25%.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Alderman McCleary
abstained. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Ramburg read the
heading of Ordinance 1527.
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Alderman Ray moved, s e c o n d e d b y Alderman Twi-tty t o APPROVE O r d i n a n c e 1527
o n FIRST READING a n d s u s p e n d t h e r u l e s a n d p l a c e O r d i n a n c e 1527 on SECOND
READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman E l l i o t t , B o l d e n , S a n s i n g , Ray, Mashburn,
T r a y l o r , T w i t t y , S m i t h , a n d Howard v o t e d AYE. NAY (0). Alderman McCleary
a b s t a i n e d . MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon C i t y A t t o r n e y Bamburg r e a d t h e
h e a d i n g of Ordinance 1527.
Alderman T w i t t y moved, s e c o n d e d b y Alderman S a n s i n g t o f u r t h e r s u s p e n d
t h e r u l e s a n d p l a c e O r d i n a n c e 1527 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL
CALL: Alderman E l l i o t t , R o l d e n , S a n s i n g , Ray, Mashburn, T r a y l o r , T w i t t y ,
S m i t h , a n d Howard v o t e d A Y E . NAY ( 0 ) . Alderman McCleary a b s t a i n e d .
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon C i t y A t t o r n e y Bamburg r e a d t h e h e a d i n g o f
Ordinance 1527.
Alderman B o l d e n moved, s e c o n d e d b y Alderman S a n s i n g t h a t O r d i n a n c e 1527
b e APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman E l l i o t t , B o l d e n , S a n s i n g ,
Ray, Mashburn, T r a y l o r , T w i t t y , S m i t h a n d Howard v o t e d AYE. NAY ( 0 ) .
Alderman McCleary a b s t a i n e d . MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE 1527 (#7-2015) APPROVED AND ADOTED THIS 7THDAY OF MAY, 2015.
d. ORDINANCE 1 5 2 8 (#8-2015)
AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING OF THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE 3.08.004
[PURCHASING MAMJAL]; ADOPTING MODIFICATIONS TO BIDDING AND PURCHASING
PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Alderman Ray moved, s e c o n d e d by Alderman T w i t t y t h a t Ordinance 1528 b e
p l a c e d on FIRST READING.
Finance D i r e c t o r Cheryl E r k e l s t a t e d t h a t t h e c u r r e n t p u r c h a s i n g manual
is outdated, explaining that the outdated manual reflects when
p r o c u r e m e n t was p e r f o r m e d by t h e P u r c h a s i n g D e p a r t m e n t , a d d i n g t h a t now
t h e P u r c h a s i n g and Finance Departments a r e one. She r e l a t e d t h a t t h i s
manual p r o v i d e s more i n f o r m a t i o n f o r t h e D i r e c t o r s r e g a r d i n g t h e p r o c e s s
and p r o c e d u r e s . She s t a t e d t h a t t h e manual f o l l o w s t h e J a c k s o n v i l l e
M u n i c i p a l Code a n d i s more o f a p r o c e d u r e s t y p e m a n u a l . She a l s o r e l a t e d
t h a t t h e l i m i t s a r e s e t by o r d i n a n c e a n d a r e n o t c h a n g i n g .
C i t y A t t o r n e y Bamburg s t a t e d that the Finance and Human Resource
D e p a r t m e n t s c h a n g e d s o f t w a r e s o t h e D e p a r t m e n t s h a d t o make p r o c e d u r a l
changes.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen E l l i o t t , R o l d e n , McCleary, S a n s i n g , Ray, Mashburn,
T r a y l o r , T w i t t y , S m i t h , a n d Iloward v o t e d A Y E . NAY ( 0 ) . MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon C i t y A t t o r n e y Bamburg r e a d t h e h e a d i n g o f O r d i n a n c e 1 5 2 8 .
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Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Plashburn to APPROVE Ordinance
1528 on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1528 on
SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing,
Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY ( 0 ) .
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of
Ordinance 1528.
Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Mashburn to further suspend
the rules and place Ordinance 1528 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL
CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn,
Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY ( 0 ) . MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1528.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Mashburn that 3rdinance 1528 be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary,
Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alderman Eliiott, Bolden,
McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted
AYE. NAY ( 0 ) . MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE 1528 (#8-2015) APPROVED AND ADOTED THIS 7*' DAY OF MAY, 2015.
e. RESOLUTION 728 (#4-2015)
AN RESOLUTION AUTHROIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, IN COOPERATIION WITH THE UNDERWRITER, TRUSTEE,
AND BOND COUNSEL, TO PROCEED WITH MATTERS PRELIMNARY TO THE ISSUANCE OF
APPROXIMATELY EIGHT MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($8,700.000.00) IN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION,
EQUIPMENT, AND REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES OF BONDS,
TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, BETTERMENTS, AND EXTENSIONS
OF SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; TO
REFUND CERTAIN OUTSTANDING DEBT OF THE CITY; TO PREPARE AND CIRCULATE A
PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; DECLARING
EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS; AND, PRESCRIBING OTHER
MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to read Resolution
726 (#2-2015).
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel stated that she has obtained several quotes
from various underwriters regarding the bond issue. She explained that
the bond issue would pay off three outstanding loans; along with
purchasing new fire trucks, parks equipment and playground equipment, and
other items.
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She r e f e r e n c e d a h a n d o u t r e g a r d i n g a c o m p a r i s o n o f t h e u n d e r w r i t e r s a n d
t r u s t e e s , p o i n t i n g out t h a t Stephens, Inc. has t h e b e s t o f f e r regarding
t h e u n d e r w r i t e r s , which w i l l p r o v i d e more money f o r t h e p r o j e c t s . She
s t a t e d t h a t t h e t o t a l p r i n c i p a l a n d i n t e r e s t o v e r t h e 1 5 - y e a r b o n d s was
l e s s w i t h S t e p h e n s t h a n t h e o t h e r two c o m p a r i s o n s . She s t a t e d t h a t
r e g a r d i n g t h e t r u s t e e s , F i r s t A r k a n s a s Bank came i n w i t h t h e l o w e s t t o t a l
c o s t s . She s t a t e d t h a t i s why S t e p h e n s a n d F l r s t A r k a n s a s Bank w e r e
chosen. She r e l a t e d t h a t o n c e t h e Rond I s s u e i s a p p r o v e d i t w i l l t a k e
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 90 d d y s t o c o m p l e t e , a d d i n g t h a t i t w i l l b e t h e e n d o f J u l y
o r b e g i n n i n g of August b e f o r e t h e C i t y r e c e i v e s any monies t o pay o f f t h e
existing loans. She n o t e d t h a t t h e O r d i n a n c e s t a t e s t h e r e i s a t o t a l o f
5 . 5 m l l l i o n i n o u t s t a n d i n g l o a n s , o f f e r i n g t h a t s h e h a s t h e breakdown f o r
each of t h e t h r e e l o a n s .
Mayor F l e t c h e r s t a t e d t h a t t h e r e a r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s r e g a r d i n g f u n d i n g f o r
t h e r e m a i n i n g bond m o n i e s .
I n r e s p o n s e t o a q u e s t i o n f r o m Alderman T r a y l o r , F i n a n c e D i r e c t o r C h e r y l
E r k e l t h e n a n s w e r e d t h a t t h e r e i s r o u g h l y 1 . 6 m i l l i o n o u t s t a n d i n g on t h e
C a p i t a l Improvement l o a n , 1 . 9 m i l l i o n on t h e M o t o r o l a 911 e q u i p m e n t l o a n ,
a n d 2 . 0 m i l l i o n on t h e S h o o t i n g Range a f t e r t h e J u l y p a y m e n t s a r e made.
She t h e n a n s w e r e d t h a t r e g a r d i n g t h e p r o m i s e d 2 m i l l i o n f r o m t h e A r k a n s a s
Game a n d F i s h , s o f a r t h e C i t y h a s r e c e i v e d $ 5 6 2 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 , s o t h e y s t i l l
have 1 . 4 m i l l i o n s t i l l d u e .
Mayor F l e t c h e r n o t e d t h a t t h e 1 . 4 m i l l i o n f r o m t h e A r k a n s a s Game a n d F i s h
s h o u l d b e p a i d i n t h e n e x t 2 y e a r s a n d a few m o n t h s , F i n a n c e D i r e c t o r
Cheryl Erkel concurred. He t h e n s t a t e d t h a t t h i s Bond I s s u e w i l l f r e e up
c a s h flow, noting t h a t c u r r e n t l y t h e City i s paying approximately
$150,000 monthly. He s t a t e d t h a t t h i s w i l l a l l o w t h e C i t y t o l o w e r
payments a n d do some d e s p e r a t e l y n e e d e d p r o j e c t s a s w e l l a s e q u i p m e n t .
F i n a n c e D i r e c t o r C h e r y l E r k e l n o t e d t h a t t h e m o n t h l y payment would b e
a p p r o x i m a t e l y $ 6 8 , 0 0 0 m o n t h l y , which i s a b i g d e c r e a s e i n t h e m o n t h l y
outflow.
C i t y A t t o r n e y Ramburg c l a r i f i e d t h a t R e s o l u t i o n 7 2 8 (#4-2015) i s t h e
f i r s t s t e p i n t h e p r o c e s s , a d d i n g t h a t an Ordinance w i l l be b r o u g h t back
t o t h e C i t y C o u n c i l b e f o r e t h e bonds a r e i s s u e d .
P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n D i r e c t o r Kevin House s t a t e d t h a t h e would l i k e t o
s t a r t h i s p r e s e n t a t i o n r e g a r d i n g t h e S p l a s h Zone. He i n t r o d u c e d Chad
Young t o show p r e l i m i n a r y d r a w i n g s f o r t h e e x p a n s i o n o f S p l a s h Zone.
M r . Chad Young o f W i t t e n b e r g , Delony & D a v i d s o n A r c h i t e c t s o f f e r e d a
t h r e e p h a s e e x p a n s i o n p r o j e c t f o r S p l a s h Zone. He n o t e d r e p a i r work
regarding t h e e x i s t i n g shallow water pool. He showed a n a r e a t o t h e e a s t
o f t h e e x i s t i n g p o o l s , o f f e r i n g some c o n c e p t i o n i d e a s f o r c r e a t i n g a
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multi-stage master plan. He s t a t e d t h a t t h e o v e r a l l c o n c e p t c r e a t e s a
s p l a s h pad a s t h e f i r s t phase t h a t i s a d j a c e n t t o t h e s l i d e s , f o l l o w e d by
d i f f e r e n t p o o l s t o t h e e a s t w i t h b i g g e r s l i d e s and p o o l s ; g o i n g f u r t h e r
e a s t t h e r e would b e e v e n l a r g e r s p i r a l s l i d e s t h a t s t a r t o f f 50 t o 6 0
f e e t i n t h e a i r a n d c r e a t i n g some t y p e o f l a z y r i v e r t h a t r u n s a r o u n d t h e
e n t i r e grounds t h a t i s c o n n e c t e d by a s e r i e s of b r i d g e s from t h e e x i s t i n g
S p l a s h Zone a c r o s s t h e l a z y r i v e r i n t o t h e new p a r t . He s t a t e d t h a t p a r t
o f t h e e x p a n s i o n would b e a d d i n g o n t o t h e concessions, l o c k e r s , a n d
pumps, e x p l a i n i n g t h a t t h e new w a t e r f a c i l i t i e s would r e q u i r e a d d i t i o n a l
pumps. He n o t e d a n a r e a f o r e x p a n d i n g t h e e x i s t i n g p a r k i n g t o t h e n o r t h
of t h e f a c i l i t y . He t h e n a d d e d t h a t t h e r e c o u l d b e a z i p - l i n e f r o m t h e
t o p o f t h e h i l l t h a t would e n d up i n t h e c e n t e r p o o l . He o f f e r e d
e x a m p l e s o f v a r i o u s t y p e s o f w a t e r f e a t u r e s . He s t a t e d t h a t t h e f i r s t
p h a s e would i n c l u d e t h e s p l a s h p a d a n d w a t e r f e a t u r e s a s w e l l a s r e p a i r s
t o t h e shallow pool.
Discussion ensued regarding t h e depth of r e p a i r s needed f o r t h e t o d d l e r
p o o l a s w e l l a s t h e n e e d f o r a new p l a y s t r u c t u r e .
Mayor F l e t c h e r e x p l a i n e d t h a t i t would t a k e many y e a r s t o c o m p l e t e t h e
m a s t e r p l a n f o r S p l a s h Zone, a d d i n g t h a t i t would b e u n d e r t a k e n i n s t e p s .
He a d d e d t h a t S p l a s h Zone i s t h e m o s t p o p u l a r t h i n g o f f e r e d by t h e C i t y ,
a d d i n g t h a t a t t e n d a n c e maxes o u t e v e r y y e a r . He n o t e d t h a t 3 5 0 i s t h e
maximum amount a l l o w e d a n d c h i l d r e n a r e t u r n e d away. He s t a t e d t h a t t h e
f a c i l i t y i s now 1 0 y e a r s o l d , e x p r e s s i n g e n t h u s i a s m f o r t h e e x p a n s i o n t o
k e e p t h e f a c i l i t y f r e s h a n d new.
I n r e s p o n s e t o a q u e s t i o n f r o m Alderman E l l i o t t , P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n
D i r e c t o r House a n s w e r e d t h a t p h a s e 1 would e x p a n d t h e c a p a c i t y a b i l i t y .
He s t a t e d t h a t a d d i n g t h e s p l a s h p a d , d e p e n d i n g o n t h e s i z e , would
certainly increase the capacity.
He t h e n a n s w e r e d Alderman B o l d e n t h a t h e would n o t h a v e t o i n c r e a s e t h e
number o f l i f e g u a r d s w i t h t h e a d d i t i o n o f t h e s p l a s h p a d . He s t a t e d t h a t
w i t h t h e a d d i t i o n a l p h a s e s , a d d i t i o n a l l i f e g u a r d s would b e n e c e s s a r y .
D i r e c t o r House t h e n r e l a t e d t h a t a n o t h e r p r o j e c t b e i n g p r o p o s e d i s t o
r e p l a c e a p i e c e of equipment a t M a r s h a l l Smith P a r k . He n o t e d t h a t
b e c a u s e o f s a f e t y i s s u e s a p i e c e o f e q u i p m e n t h a d t o b e removed l a s t
year. He i l l u s t r a t e d a p r o p o s e d p i e c e o f e q u i p m e n t t h a t i s a p p r o x i m a t e
i n s i z e t o t h e one t h a t h a d t o b e removed, a d d i n g t h a t i t h a s a b o u t t h e
same number o f p l a y f e a t u r e s .
Mayor F l e t c h e r s t a t e d t h a t t h e P a r k i s u t i l i z e d more t h a n i s t h o u g h t ,
n o t i n g t h a t y e s t e r d a y t h e P a r k h a d two s c h o o l b u s e s w a i t i n g t o u s e t h e
s w i n g s . He t h e n c o n f i r m e d w i t h D i r e c t o r House t h a t i t would t a k e up t o 6
t o R weeks f o r d e l i v e r y .
D i r e c t o r House s t a t e d t h a t i f t h e Bond I s s u e 1s a p p r o v e d , t h e o t h e r m a j o r
i t e m h e would r e q u e s t i s e x e r c i s e e q u i p m e n t f o r t h e Community C e n t e r .
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He then notecl that much of the existing equipment is original to the
Center so ~t is approximately 20 years old, adding that it has been
repaired and it just simply at the end of its life.
In response to a question from Alderman Twitty, Director House answered
that he has met with a group regarding handicap equipment for the Parks,
saying that they are considering developing that type of playground for
the area outside Dupree where the apartment buildings were demolished. He
noted that a group out of Missouri called Unlimited Play specialized in
this type of equipment, which is inclusive of all disabilities. He added
that he would be happy to forward the presentation to City Council. He
then noted that in order to do an inclusive playground at Marshall Smith
Park it would run approximately $300,000 plus. He noted that the
equipment purchased being proposed is around $54,000 to $56,000. He then
related that along with replacing a piece of equipment at Marshall Smith
Park, he is also proposing to demolish and rebuild or at least remodel
the bathrooms.
Alderman Elliott noted the grant possibilities associated with the
development of an all-inclusive playground.
Chief Laughy addressed the City Council. regarding the possibility for
renovations for the Central Fire Station and vehicle acquisitions.
He used a Powerpoint presentation to demonstrate living conditions at the
Central Fire Station. He noted that the Central Station is where the
bulk of visitors come into. He demonstrated various roof leaks that have
damaged the inside roof tiles that are visible from the front door of
Station. The City Council viewed other slides and Chief Laughy explained
that he would like to move the living quarters from upstairs to the lower
flood, utilizing the training room, which is now mostly unused due to the
training rooms available at the new Public Safety Building. We
demonstrated several windows that are damaged and unable to completely
closed. He stated that the facility has two kitchens, but he would
propose to expand and make one commercial kitchen. He noted that they
have already replaced the existing commercial range, explaining that the
new one should arrive in about a week. He demonstrated the need to
replace the kitchen cabinetry. He noted that with a diverse work force,
the sleeping quarters need to be redesigned, also demonstrating 50 years
of wear and tear on the furniture and lockers. He demonstrated the
cramped quarters and cited safety concerns regarding fire alarms. He
stated that the Station needs nine sleeping quarters, adding that they
would like to have private sleeping quarters. He noted that fire service
is moving toward having sl.eeping quarters downstairs, explaining that
there are too many injuries associated with fire poles. He stated that
the Station has one stairwell and when there is a fire al.arm, there are
eight firefighters running down the stairwell. He noted that these
circumstances prime for injuries.
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He s t a t e d t h a t a m a z i n g l y , n o t o n e f i r e f i g h t e r h a s c o m p l a i n e d , s a y i n g t h a t
t h e y h a v e j u s t made d o .
He t h e n r e v i e w e d a p o i n t s l i s t p r o v i d e d t o C i t y C o u n c i l r e g a r d i n g C e n t r a l
Station renovations.
P r i v a t e bedrooms i n s t e a d o f o p e n b a y a r e a .
Move bedrooms d o w n s t a i r s i n s t e a d o f u p s t a i r s .
Move o f f i c e s f r o m d o w n s t a i r s t o u p s t a i r s .
C o n s o l i d a t e two k i t c h e n s i n t o o n e c o m m e r c i a l k i t c h e n .
O t h e r c o n c e r n s : new c e i l i n g t i l e s , p a i n t , f u r n i t u r e , e l e c t r i c a l a n d
p l u m b i n g work, e n e r g y c o n s e r v a t i o n l i g h t s , HVAC s y s t e m s , windows,
and i n s u l a t i o n .
Vehicle Purchase
C h i e f Laughy r e l a t e d t h a t h e c o n d u c t e d a v e h i c l e f l e e t r e p o r t f o r Mayor
F l e t c h e r on F e b r u a r y 2 7 , 2014, s t a t i n g t h a t J a c k s o n v i l l e h a s t h e o l d e s t
v e h i c l e f l e e t o f p a i d departments of comparable s i z e w i t h an average age
of a l m o s t 2 6 y e a r s . He o u t l i n e d t h e m a i n t e n a n c e a n d r e p a i r i s s u e s ,
n o t i n g t h a t e n g i n e s 5 & 6 f a i l e d t h e l r pump t e s t , e n g i n e 5 was s o l d a n d
e n g i n e 6 i s f o r r e s e r v e . He r e l a t e d t h a t i n 2014, $ 3 6 , 1 4 8 was s p e n t f o r
r e p a i r c o s t s , s a y i n g t h a t i f t h e y h a d t h e p r o p e r f l e e t t h e y would h a v e
s p e n t $25,000 t o $30,000 a t t h e m o s t , He t h e n n o t e d t h a t s o f a r i n 2 0 1 5
t h e y have s p e n t o v e r $11,000 i n r e p a i r c o s t , which d o e s n o t i n c l u d e t h e
ambulance s e r v i c e , a v e r a g i n g a p p r o x i m a t e l y $3,000 monthly f o r f i r e t r u c k
repairs. He t h e n r e l a t e d t h a t i n t h e l a s t two y e a r s t h e y h a v e h a d t o
h a v e a m b u l a n c e s a n d f i r e t r u c k s towed 7 t i m e s , s i x o f which were d u e t o
m e c h a n i c a l , e l e c t r i c a l , p n e u m a t i c f a i l u r e . He n o t e d t h a t most o f t h e t o w s
h a v e o c c u r r e d f o l l o w i n g t h e incident. He s t a t e d t h a t on a v e r a g e t h e y a r e
c a l l i n g f o r a two e v e r y 1 2 0 d a y s .
He s t a t e d t h a t NFPA 1 9 0 1 i s t h e s t a n d a r d f o r a u t o m o t i v e f i r e a p p a r a t u s ,
which s t a t e s t h a t a n y v e h i c l e o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o l d s h o u l d no l o n g e r b e u s e d
for f i r s t line f i r e fighting. I t h a s t o b e p u t i n a s a backup r e s e r v e
v e h i c l e a f t e r i t h a s been r e f u r b i s h e d . He s t a t e d t h a t o n c e a v e h i c l e i s
2 5 y e a r s o l d , i t is suppose t o be r e p l a c e d .
He t h e n r e l a t e d t h a t t h e N a t i o n a l F i r e P r o t e c t i o n Handbook o f f e r s
g u i d a n c e a s t o how many e n g i n e s a r e n e c e s s a r y f o r r e s p o n s e . He e x p l a i n e d
t h a t on a v e r a g e t h e y r e s p o n d w i t h two e n g i n e s a n d a l a d d e r t r u c k f o r
residential and small b u s i n e s s e s . He a d d e d t h a t f o r apartments,
m e r c a n t i l e , and i n d u s t r i a l t h e r e s p o n s e i s w i t h t h r e e e n g i n e s and one
ladder truck.
H e s t a t e d t h a t i n o r d e r t o m a i n t a i n t h e C i t y ' s IS0 r a t i n g , t h e y m u s t
maintain t h e i r reserve engine s t a t u s , noting t h a t engine s i x i n reserve
h a s n o t p a s s e d i t s pump t e s t . He a d d e d t h a t t h e y a r e n o t r e q u i r e d t o
have a r e s e r v e l a d d e r t r u c k . He r e l a t e d t h a t i f a l a d d e r t r u c k a n d two
f i r e e n g i n e s a r e p u r c h a s e d t h e y w i l l h a v e i n f l e e t o n e new l d d d e r t r u c k ,
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two new f i r e e n g i n e s , e n g i n e 3 would b e 6 y e a r s o l d , e n g i n e 4 would b e 1 0
y e a r s o l d a n d t h e r e s e r v e e n g i n e would b e 1 5 y e a r s o l d , w h i c h w i l l l i n e
o u t t h e F i r e Department p e r f e c t l y . He s t a t e d t h a t t h e y would m e e t NFPA
1 9 0 1 , F i r e P r o t e c t i o n Handbook g u i d e l i n e s , a n d IS0 r e q u i r e m e n t s .
Alderman Mashburn p r a i s e d t h e C h i e f a n d f i r e f i g h t e r s f o r l i v i n g i n t h o s e
conditions a n d c o n t i n u i n g t o do a n o u t s t a n d i n g j o b w i t h o u t c o m p l a i n i n g .
He t h e n r e s p o n d e d t o a q u e s t i o n f r o m Alderman E l l i o t t , s a y i n g t h a t i t
would t a k e a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 0 m o n t h s t o g e t a f i r e t r u c k ; t h r e e would t a k e
1 2 t o 1 5 m o n t h s . He t h e n a n s w e r e d t h a t t h e b a c k u p p l a n would b e t o make
do w i t h what t h e y c u r r e n t l y h a v e .
Alderman T r a y l o r a s k e d t h e C i t y C o u n c i l t o c o n s i d e r i n s t e a d o f t h e 8 . 7
m i l l i o n , t a k i n g t h e o u t s t a n d i n g l o a n s a n d t h e f i r e t r u c k s a s t h e bond
issue. He s t a t e d t h a t t h e d e b t s a v i n g s c o u l d b e u s e d t o f u n d t h e
remainder of t h e proposed i t e m s , i n s t e a d of g o i n g f u r t h e r i n t o d e b t . He
i s s u e d concerns f o r t h e i t e m s n o t having a l i f e expectancy o f 15 y e a r s .
Mayor F l e t c h e r s t a t e d t h a t t h e s i t u a t i o n i s t h a t t h e C i t y h a s t o p u r c h a s e
p o l i c e c a r s , e x p l a i n i n g t h a t o b v i o u s l y t h o s e would n o t b e f i n a n c e d l o n g -
t e r m , s o t h e money t h a t would b e f r e e d up r e g a r d i n g t h e d e b t s e r v i c e
would b e u s e d t o p u r c h a s e s h o r t - t e r m i t e m s s u c h a s p o l i c e c a r s . He
s t a t e d t h a t t h e i t e m s b e i n g p r o p o s e d f o r t h e bond i s s u e a r e t h i n g s t h a t
have a l o n g e r l i f e e x p e c t a n c y p a s s e d t h e 15-year p e r i o d .
Alderman Traylor moved to reduce the bond issue from 8.7 million to 7.5
million to be used to pay off loans and purchase new fire vehicles.
R e g a r d i n g c l a r i f i c a t i o n , Alderman T r a y l o r s t a t e d t h a t h e would p r e f e r
b e i n g good s t e w a r d s o f t h e money, a n d p e r f o r m t h e P a r k s p r o p o s a l s w i t h
b u d g e t e d f u n d s from t h e r e g u l a r b u d g e t .
Alderman Bolden s t a t e d t h a t h e a g r e e s t h a t t h e F i r e D e p a r t m e n t n e e d s t h e
i t e m s t h a t t h e y a r e r e q u e s t i n g , b u t added t h a t t h e P o l i c e Department h a s
a g r e a t n e e d f o r new p o l i c e c a r s . He s t a t e d t h a t t h e C i t y C o u n c i l h a s t o
c o n s i d e r t h e t o t a l package.
Mayor F l e t c h e r n o t e d t h a t p a r e n t s h a v e b e e n p a t i e n t r e g a r d i n g t h e r e m o v a l
o f playground equipment l a s t f a l l from t h e P a r k s , b u t t h o s e p a r e n t s a r e
now n o t s o p a t i e n t . H e s t a t e d t h a t he f e e l s t h e y h a v e b e e n good s t e w a r d s
o f t h e money, s a y i n g t h a t t h i s h a s b e e n w e l l t h o u g h t o u t a n d worked on
f o r s e v e r a l months. He s t a t e d t h a t t h e D i r e c t o r s were a s k e d t o
c a t e g o r i z e departmental needs f o r long-term, s h o r t - t e r m , and mid-term,
e x p l a i n i n g t h a t he a n d F i n a n c e D i r e c t o r C h e r y l E r k e l d e t e r m i n e d what
could be financed through t h e r e g u l a r budgeting process. He s t a t e d t h a t
t h e r e a r e short-term needs t h a t can be addressed by t h e d e b t s e r v i c e
savings. He n o t e d t h a t t h o s e s h o r t - t e r m n e e d s a r e n o t j u s t t h e P o l i ~ e ,
and Parks; b u t a l s o I . T . t h a t c o n t i n u a l l y needs t o be improved. He
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s t a t e d t h a t h e f e e l s t h e p r o p o s a l i s a good p r o g r a m t h a t k e e p s t h e C i t y
moving f o r w a r d . He n o t e d t h a t t h e P a r k s a r e a q u a l i t y o f l i f e i t e m ,
a d d i n g t h a t he f e e l s t h e p r o p o s a l i s w e l l b a l a n c e d , n o t i n g t h a t when t h e
e q u i p m e n t b r e a k s down he r e c e i v e s phone c a l l s e s p e c i a l l y from s e n i o r
c i t i z e n s who were n o t a b l e t o g e t t h e i r w o r k o u t a t t h e Community C e n t e r .
He t h e n n o t e d t h e d i f f i c u l t y w i t h l o c a t i n g p a r t s f o r t h e e x e r c i s e
equipment.
Alderman Ray c o n c u r r e d , s a y i n g t h a t h e h a s had c o m p l a i n t s d i r e c t e d a t him
d u r i n g h i s m o r n i n g w o r k o u t a t t h e Community C e n t e r r e g a r d i n g b r o k e n
equipment.
Alderman T r a y l o r c o n c u r r e d t h a t p o l i c e c a r s a r e a n e c e s s i t y a n d i s a good
p l a c e t o s p e n d t h e d e b t s a v i n g s , b u t i t comes t o a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 m i l l i o n
annually i n savings.
Mayor F l e t c h e r n o t e d t h a t t h e C i t y c o u l d p a y t h e bond i s s u e o f f e a r l y
a f t e r 5 years or so. He s t a t e d t h a t i t d o e s n o t h a v e t o b e a n o t e t h a t
l a s t 15 y e a r s . He a d d e d t h a t t h e s a v e d f u n d s , a s i m m e d i a t e n e e d s a r e
met, c o u l d be p u t back. He n o t e d t h a t t h e C i t y would s a v e a p p r o x i m a t e l y
80 t o 90 t h o u s a n d d o l l a r s m o n t h l y .
Alderman T r a y l o r c o n c u r r e d , saying t h a t i s t h e 1 m i l l i o n annually t h a t he
spoke o f .
Mayor F l e t c h e r s t a t e d t h a t u n d e r t h e p r o p o s e d bond i s s u e t h e y would b e
s a v i n g t h a t amount. He s t a t e d t h a t i t would f r e e up c a s h f l o w a n d m e e t
t h e n e e d s b e i n g p r o p o s e d , which he f e e l s i s a win-win s i t u a t i o n .
D i r e c t o r o f A t l m i n i s t r a t i o n J i m Durham o f f e r e d t h a t a s F i n a n c e D i r e c t o r
C h e r y l E r k e l h a d q u o t e d i f t h e d e b t payment i s r e d u c e d t o $ 6 8 , 0 0 0
monthly, t h e d i f f e r e n c e between t h a t and a p p r o x i m a t e l y $155,000 monthly
given t h a t a p o l i c e c a r is about $50,000. He p o i n t e d o u t t h a t no p o l i c e
c a r s w e r e i n c l u d e d i n t h e bond i s s u e b e c a u s e t h e y do n o t h a v e a l i f e
e x p e c t a n c y beyond 1 5 y e a r s . He s t a t e d t h a t t h e y would consume t h e e x c e s s
p r e t t y heavily just t o recover.
Alderman T r a y l o r i n t e r j e c t e d t h a t i t would e q u a l two p o l i c e c a r s a m o n t h .
D i r e c t o r Durham s t a t e d t h a t a s t h e Mayor h a d s a i d , t h e bond i s s u e i s
s t i l l g o i n g t o p a y o f f e a r l y , c i t i n g when t h e Game a n d F i s h p a y t h e i r
b a l a n c e it w i l l r e d u c e t h e t i m e from 15 y e a r s t o 1 2 t o 1 3 . 5 y e a r s . He
s t a t e d t h a t i f r e v e n u e s k e e p coming i n a s t h e y h a v e begun t o come i n o v e r
t h e l a s t f i v e m o n t h s , t h e bond i s s u e c a n b e p r e p a i d . He s t a t e d t h a t t h e
proposed p l a n a r e comprised of i m p o r t a n t n e e d s , s t a t i n g t h a t t h e F i r e
D e p a r t m e n t c o u l d b e done i n t h r e e p h a s e s a n d he was c o n s i d e r i n g b r i n g i n g
P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C i r e c t o r House i n t o t h e m i x . He noted t h a t Director
House h a d p r o b a b l y s a v e d 4 o r 5 t l r n e s h i s s a l a r y i n t h e r e d u c t i o n o f w h a t
he was a b l e t o do when t h e p o o l h a d t o b e r e d o n e . He r e l a t e d t h a t t h e
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construction would be done in-house, saying that he would handle the job
to be sure that it is done right.
Mayor Fletcher stated that since he, Director Durham, and Director House
have construction experience, what is done in-house will save money. He
added that in talking about taking care of the taxpayers, he feels that
is what they have done.
Mayor Fletcher asked if there was a second to the motion, saying if there
is no second the motion dies for lack of a second.
Alderman Sansing stated that he has a comment not a second to the motion.
He questioned if the motion limited what the funds could be used for.
City Attorney Bamburg clarified that the motion was to modify the bond
issue to 7.5 million to pay off the debt and make purchases of fire
trucks only.
Alderman Traylor requested what the next phase would be if the Resolution
is passed?
City Attorney Bamburg stated that what is done with the Resolution will
direct the next action. He related that in order for the City to issue
any type of bond circumstance, the City Council has to designate what the
fund will be spent for, not by specific amount because those will be
designated in the ordinance. He stated that if the City Council does not
designate the purposes then the money cannot be used for those items. He
stated that is why the Resolution starts out as general and as broad as
we possibly can draft it, so the City Council can continue to finesse as
to what the actual expenditures will be. He stated that it 1s known that
the bulk of the money will be used for the purpose of pay off debt, so it
was very specifically included.
Mayor Fletcher stated that the Central Fire Station was constructed
approximately 35 years ago, and he is not sure there has ever been a dime
spent on it since that time. He noted that as bad as the slides look,
they do not do justice to the actual circumstance. He stated that the
administrative office building needs a new roof, and has facial board
rotting off. He added that it is an embarrassment, saying that if it is
not fixed now it will be more expensive to wait. He stated that now is
the time and the opportunities are right; it is a win-win situation. He
said that he would recommend that we continue forward with Resolution 728
(#4-2015).
Alderman Rolden stated that he agrees totally that the Fire Department
needs attention, adding that he still feels that the police vehicles need
to be involved even if it is one vehicle per month.
C I T Y O F JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR C I T Y COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 7 , 2 0 1 5
7 : 0 0 P . M . - 8 : 0 2 P.M.
Alderman Traylor stated that being a 15-year bond it would not be prudent
to purchase vehicles that do not have a 15-year life expectancy. He added
that it is his understanding that money saved by doing the bond issue
would be used to purchase police vehicles.
Mayor Fletcher stated that by moving forward with the bond issue it will
set the City up in a financial situation to be able to address the
purchase of police cars more immediately.
A l d e r m a n T r a y l o r w i t h d r e w h i s m o t i o n t o amend R e s o l u t i o n 7 2 8 (#4-2015) at
this t i m e .
A t t h i s t i m e , MOTION CARRIED u n a n i m o u s l y t o read R e s o l u t i o n 7 2 8 (#4-
2 0 1 5 ) . Whereupon C i t y A t t o r n e y B a m b u r g read t h e heading of R e s o l u t i o n 7 2 8
(#4-2015) .
A l d e r m a n R a y m o v e d , seconded by A l d e r m a n B o l d e n t o approve R e s o l u t i o n 7 2 8
(#4-2015) i n its entirety.
Alderman Traylor clarified with City Attorney Bamburg that when the
Ordinance 1s brought before the City Council, the exact money will be
decided and what it is to be spent on will be outlined.
City Attorney Bamburg concurred.
A t t h i s t i m e MOTION CARRIED u n a n i m o u s l y
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT : W i t h o u t o b j e c t i o n , Mayor Fletcher adjourned t h e m e e t i n g at
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 8:02 p . m . MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
Susan L . D a v i t t MAYOR GARY FLETCHER
C i t y Clerk-Treasurer
18 May 2015
Honorable Gary Fletcher
Members of the City Council
City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Gentlemen & Ladies:
i respectfully submit a report o f Emergerlcv Response Activity for the month of April 2015.
Ambulance Responses classified as:
Transported Runs 221
Non-Transparted Runs 88
Estimated fire loss for the month: $4,500.00
Savings total for the month: $142,00o.00
Rescue (276) Fire (9)
Rescue EMS Inc~dents,other (60) Structure Flre(5)
Medical Assist (24) Outs~deRubbish Fire (2)
Emergency Medlcal Servlce lnc~dents(192) Natural Vegetation Fire (2)
Service Call (17) Severe Weather & Natural Disaster (I)
Service Call, other (2) hightn~ngStrike (1)
Person In Distress (4)
Smoke, Odor Pr~blem(I) -
Hazardous Condition No Fire (7)
Public Service Assistance (9) Combusttble/Flammable Spills & Leaks (3)
Unauthor~zedBurnlng (1) Chemical Release, React~on,or Toxic Condition ( I )
Electr~calWiring/Equipment Problem ( 3 )
False Alarm (34)
False Alarm/False Call, other ( 5 ) Good Intent Call (5)
Unintentional System/Detector- No Fire (20) Good Intent Call, other (1)
System or Detector Malfunction (9) Dispatched 8( Canceled En Route ( 2 )
Controlled Burning (1)
Special Type of Incident, other (1) Wrong Location, No Emergency Found (1)
Citizen Conlplaint (1)
Respectfully,
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Services
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Chief of Police
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
To: Mayor Fletcher, Jacksonville City Council
From: Engineering Department
Please find below the consent agenda for the Engineering Department
ENGINEERING REPORT FOR APRIL 2015
PERMlTSlLlCENSE ISSUED
Building Permits 20
Business License 11
INSPECTIONS PERFORMED
Building Inspections 52
Electrical 31
Plumbing 34
HVACR 10
ORDINANCE NO. 3529 (#09 - 2015)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JMC 15.04. AND PROVIDING
MODIFICATION OF THE FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION PROGRAM OF THE
CITY OFJACKSONVILLE; DECLARINGAN EMERGENCY;AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Arkansas State Legislature has, in ACA 514-268-101 et-seq.,
dele ated responsibility to local governments for adoption of regulations to minimize
flooc? losses, and;
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Planning Commission and City Council have
reviewed the proposed recommended Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM . As a
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result, the Commission recommends and the Council finds that said map an rev~sed
policies are more efficient and better meet the needs and requirements of the City
of Jacksonville.
NOW THEREFORE BE I T ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL d~ THE CITY ~FJACKSONYILLE,ARM NSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: JMC g15.04.010 (FINDINGS OF FACT) is hereby
amended and modified to include the following:
A. The Federal Emer enc Mana ement A ency (FEMA) has identified
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Special Flood Hazard Areas of ?he 6ity of gacksonvi e Arkansas in the current
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scientific and engineering re ort entit ed "The Flood insurance Stud (FIS for
Pulaski County, Arkansas an orated Areas" dated Jul 6, 20 5, wit an
effective Flood Insurance dated that same da e.
B. These S Areas are subject to eriodic flooding
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events that result in oss of life and property, pose health an safety hazards,
disrupt commerce and governmental services, and cause extraordinary public
expenditures for flood protection and relief, all of which adversely affect the public
health, safety and general welfare.
C. fhese periodic flooding events are exacerbated
effective of floodplain developments which cause an increase
velocities, and by the placement of inadequately elevated,
roofed or otherwise unprotected structures or uses vulnerable
hood Hazard Areas. Such structures or uses are inherently
lands because of their adverse impact on flooding events.
SECTION TWO:
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JMC 15.04.020 (STATEMENT OF PURPOSE) is
hereby amended and modified to inclu e the following:
The purpose of this Code is to romote the public health, safety, and general
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welfare, to prevent adverse impacts rom any flood lain development activities, and
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to minimize ublic and private losses due to floo ing events in identified Special
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Flood Hazar Areas. This Code advances the stated purposes through provisions
designed to:
A. Protect human life and health;.
B. Protect natural floodplains against unwise development;
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C. Eliminate adverse impacts of necessary floodplain development;
D. Minimize expenditure of public monies on flood control projects.
E. Minimize the need for rescue and relief effom associated with dooding
and enerally undertaken at the expense of the general public;
F. ldnimize prolonged business interruptions due to flooding events.
G. Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water aAd as
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mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets, and bridges locate in
Special Flood Hazard Areas;
H. Minimize future flood blight areas to he1 maintain a stable tax base; and,
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I.Provide for notice to potential buyers w en property is in a Special Flood
Hazard Area.
SECTION THREE: JMC fj15.04.030 (LANDS AFFECTED) is hereby
amended and modified to include the followin :
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This Code shall a ply to all Special Floo Hazard Areas within the jurisdiction
of the City of Jacksonvi le, Arkansas.
D. This Code controls floodplain development (structural development,
placement of manufactured structures, clearing grading, mining, drilling, dredging,
placement of fill, excavating, watercourse afteration, draina e improvements,
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roadway or bridge construction individual water or sewer insta lations, and other
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activities which ma increase hood damage by increasing flood elevations, flood
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water ve ocities or ood discharge patterns; and
E. This Code re ulates the constructton of flood barriers which unnaturally
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divert floodwaters or w ich may adversely impact other lands.
SECTION FIVE: JMC fj15.04.050 (FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
CODE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE) is hereby amended and modified to include the
followin :
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+ere is hereb adopted by reference a "Flood Dama e Prevention Code for
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the City of Jacksonvi le, Arkansas," dated 3/27/15. The ode shall include at a
minimum
ARTICLE 1: DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE 2: ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE 3: PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
ORDINANCE NO. 1529 (#09-2015)
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A co y of the referenced Code shall be filed in the City Engineer's office of
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the City of acksonville, the City's designated Floodplain Administrator and shall be
available for inspection and copying by any person during normal offfce hours.
SECTION SIX: JMC Ej15.04.060 (ABROGATION AND GREATER
RESTRICTIONS is hereby amended and modified to include the following:
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This Co e does not repeal abrogate or impair any existing easements,
covenants, or deed restrictions. hene ever there is a confllct or overlap between
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this Code rovision and another Code provision, Ordinance, Easement, Covenant, or
Deed Res riction, the Instrument with the more stringent restrictions applies.
SECTION SEVEN: JMC g15.04.070 (INTERPRETATION) is hereby
amended and modified to include the followin :
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I n the interpretation and application of his Code, all provisions must:
A. Be considered as minimum requirements;
6. Be liberally construed in favor of the overning body; and,
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C. Be deemed to neither limit nor repea any other powers granted under
Arkansas statutes.
SECTION EIGHT: JMC §15.04.080 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF
LIABILITY) is hereby amended and modified to inc ude the following:
The degree of flood protection required by these Code provisions are
considered reasonable for regulatory purposes. Documented sclent~fic and
engineering data form the basis for these requirements. However, on rare
occasions, flooding events reater than those considered to develop these Code
provisions will occur. I n adc? ition, flood hei hts may increase over time due to man-
made or natural causes/circumstances. I% ese Code rovisions do not imply that
land outside S
adherence to t
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Flood Hazard Areas will be free rom flooding nor that strict
rovisions protects uses permitted within Specla1 Flood Hazard
Areas from all dama es. These Code provisions specificall do not create
liability on the part of the c&, nor any omcial or employee of the CI&, for any flood
damages that result while strict1 following these provisions or from any lawful
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adminrstrative decision made un er the provisions of these Codes.
SECTION NINE: (COMPLIANCE) is hereby
amended and modified to include
Constructing, locating, or changing the use of an
structure or land after the Code provis~onsre uires fu I
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compliance with the provisions of this Code and all other applicable regu ations.
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SECTION TEN: JMC §15,04.100 (PENALTIES FOR NON-
COMPLIANCE) is hereby amended and modified to include the followin :
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Flood hazards are reduced by compliance with the provisions o this Code.
According1 , enforcement of these provisions discourages non-compliance and is a
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recognize mechanism for flood hazard reduction.
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The Floodplain Administrator or his her designated representative(s) must
enforce the provisions of this Code and is are authorized to:
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A. Issue cease and desist orders on non-compliant floodplain development
projects;
B. Issue citations for non-com liance;
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C. Request that FEMA file a 13 6 Action (Denial of Flood Insurance) against
non-compliance with the provisions of this Code.
(1) It is a misdemeanor to violate or fail to comply with any provision
of corn etent jurisdiction, guil
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to rnes of not more than ive 'F
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together with payment of all
SECTION 11: SEVERABILITY
I f an court of competent jurisdiction finds that any section, clause, sentence,
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or phrase o these Code provisions is invalid or unconstltutional, that finding in no
way affects the validity of the remaining portions of this Code.
SECTION 12: EMERGENCY CLAUSE
I t is hereby found and declared that severe floodin has occurred in the past
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within the City's jurisdiction and will certainly occur WI hin the future and that
flooding may result in infliction of serious personal injury or death and is likely to
result In substantial inju or destruction of property within the City and its
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jurisdiction. I n order to e fectively comply with minimum standards for covera e
under National Flood Insurance Program and in order to effectively remedy t e R
situation described herein, it is necessary that this Ordinance become effective
immediately.
Therefore, an emergenc is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance,
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being necessary for the imme iate preservation of the peace, health and
safety, shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
APPRO VED AND ADOPTED THIS DA Y OF MA Y, 2015.
CYJY OF JACKSQNVflf E, ARKANSAS
GARY FLRCHER, MA YQR
ORDINANCE NU. 1529 (#09-2015)
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SUSAN DA V m , CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROBERT E BAMBURG, Cn"Y A TTORNEY
ORDINANCE NO. 1530 (#10 2015) -
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MA YOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNA TED
REPRESENTATIVE TO PARTICIPATE I N AND ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT FOR CREATION OF THE PULASKI COUNTY ENERGY
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; DESIGNA TING MA YOR GARY FLETCHER AS THE
C ITY OF JACKSON WILLE'S INITIAL REPRESENTATIVE ON SAID DISTRICT
BOARD; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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WHEREAS, ACA fj8-15-101 et. seq., provides for development of Energy Improvement
Districts to promote Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE), a creative funding mechanism that
will allow interested property owners to borrow money for energy efficiency, renewable energy
methodologies, and/or water conservation improvements to their property; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville is entitled to a representative on the Pulaski County
Energy Improvement District Board, the local entity that will administer said program and
funding for Pulaski County. As a result, the City Council believes that Mayor Fletcher and/or his
designated representative/successor should serve in that capacity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE I T ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
C IW OF JACKSON WILLE, ARM NSAS, THAT:
S E m O N ONE: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into
an Interlocal Joint Agreement between the City of Jacksonville, Pulaski County, City of Little
Rock, City of North Little Rock, City of Maumelle, City of Wrightsville, and the City of Shenvood
(and/or whichever entities join the District) to form, operate, and participate in the Pulaski
County Energy Improvement District.
SECTION TWO: Mayor Gary Fletcher and/or his designated
representative/successor shall be the City of Jacksonville's designated representative on the
Pulaski County Energy Improvement District Board.
SECTION THREE: Any and all other Ordinances or Resolutions in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict. This Ordinance shall be in effect
from and after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DA Y OF MA Y, 2015.
CTY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
GARY FLET%HER, MAYOR
SUSAN DA VITT, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROBERT E BAMBURG, CTY A TTORNEY
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