Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · December 3, 2019
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Final
Agenda Meeting
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
9:00 AM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall
Finance Committee
Aaron Bowman, Chair
LeAnna Cumber, Vice Chair
Randy DeFoor
Terrance Freeman
Tommy Hazouri
Ju'Coby Pittman
Ron Salem, Pharm. D.
Legislative Assistant: Sharonda Davis
Legislative Assistant: Ladayija Nichols
Council Auditor: Kyle Billy
Chief of Research: Jeff Clements
Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman
Administration: Rachel Lockhart
Asst. Council Auditor: Kim Taylor
Finance Committee Agenda - Final December 3, 2019
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Item/File No. Title History
2019-0555 ORD Auth the Approp of $1,725,422.19 in funding from the City’s
General Fund, General Svc. Dist. Fund Balance, in order to provide
funding for the repayment by the City of funds received from the State
of FL Dept of Environmental Protection, Pursuant to that certain land &
water conservation Fund Agreement No.12-00182 btwn the City & the
State of FL (“Grant Agreement”), to allow for the future dev of
Metropolitan Park; Apv & Auth Mayor & Corp Sec to Exec any Grant
Agreemt termination docs & othr agreemts as req by law.
(B.T. 19-112)(Lotzia)(Req of Mayor)
8/13/2019 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
8/19/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/19/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/2019 F Read 2nd and Rerefer
8/27/2019 CO PH Read 2nd and Rerefered; NCSPHS,TEU,F
9/5/2019 NCSPHS Meeting Cancelled/Defer
9/5/2019 TEU Meeting Cancelled/Defer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 8/27/19
2019-0693 ORD-MC Regarding JEA; Amend Sec 21.07 (Fiscal & Budgetary
Functions), Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, to create a New Subsection M
to provide for a sharing of dividends to JEA customers based on JEA’s
change in net position. (Sidman)(Introduced by CM Dennis)
9/24/2019 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
9/30/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/1/2019 F Read 2nd and Rerefer
10/1/2019 R Read 2nd and Rerefer
10/8/2019 CO PH Addnl Read 2nd and Rerefered;TEU,F,R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S.& to Sec. 21.11,City Charter
& CR 3.601 – 10/8/19 & 11/12/19
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2019-0725 ORD-MC Amend Sec 120.203 (Contributions: Refund of Contributions),
Pt.2(Gen Employees Retirement Plan), Chapt. 120 (Gen Employees &
Corrections Officers Pension Plans & all Employees Defined
Contribution Retirement Plans), Ord Code, to provide for payment of
JEA’s unfunded actuarial accrued liability upon JEA recapitalization
event; Making amendment contingent upon recapitalization event for a
sunset date . (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Carlucci)
10/8/2019 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
10/14/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/15/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/15/2019 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/22/2019 CO PH Read 2nd and Rerefered;TEU,F,R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 -10/22/19
2019-0804 ORD Approp $920,699.00 from Amphitheater (Daily’s Place) Rev to
Amphitheater Expense to fund Capital Improvmt & Maint needs at
Daily’s Place (B.T. 20-027) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)(Co-Sponsored by
CM Dennis)
11/12/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
11/18/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/19/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –11/26/19
2019-0806 ORD Apv & Auth Purchase & Sale Agreemt bet COJ & M &M Dairy, Inc.
& all closing docs relating thereto & take all necessary actions to
Effectuate purposes of Agreemt for Acquisition by buyer at Negotiated
Purch Price of $805,600.00 of real propty at 12210 New Berlin Rd
(R.E.# 106596-0000), Comprising Approx 10.52 Acre for location of
New Library. (McCain) (Req of Mayor) (Dist. 2-CM Ferraro)
11/12/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
11/18/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/19/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –11/26/19
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2019-0808 ORD Approp $250,000.00 from Pretrial Detention Facility – Maint &
Upgrades Proj to Montgomery Correctional Facility- MCC Women’s
Dorm Generator Replacmt proj to provide funding for purch & installtn of
replacemt generator at Montgomery Correctional Facility’s Women’s
dorm; Amend 2020-2024 5-yr Cap Improv Prog Apv by Ord 2019-505-E
to reduce funding for “Pretrial Detention Facility – Maint.& Upgrades”
proj & to prov funding for “Montgomery Correctional Facility – MCC
Women’s Dorm Generator Replacement.” (B.T. 20-022)(McCain)(Req
of Mayor)(Co-Sponsored by CM Dennis)
11/12/2019 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
11/18/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/19/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –11/26/19
2019-0809 ORD Approp $35,000.00 from State of FL Div of Historical Resources to
hire Historic Preservation Consultant to map Old City Cemetery; Apv &
Auth Mayor, or designee & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver agreemt bet
State of FL Dept of State & COJ;Oversight by Planning & Dev Dept.
(B.T. 20-015) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
11/12/2019 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
11/18/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/19/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –11/26/19
2019-0810 ORD Approp of $8,000,000.00 from Gen. Fund Balance to Shands Jax
Medical Center, Inc D/B/A UF Health (“Shands”) to fund legally req’d
County Hospital Expenses; Apv & Auth Mayor, or his designee & Corp
Sec to Exec & Deliver an Amendment One to Indigent Care Agreemt
btwn the City & Shands dated 6/2/05. Oversight by the Dept of Finance
& Admin.(B.T. 20-026)(McCain)(Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM
Dennis & Morgan)
11/12/2019 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
11/18/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/19/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/26/19
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2019-0811 ORD re a partial Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemption for Rehab of a
City Designated Landmark at 112 W. Adams St, Owned by Barnett
Tower 2, LLC; Providing for Exemption from that Portion of Ad Valorem
Taxation Levied by COJ on 100% of the increase in Assessed Value
resulting from Qualifying Improvement Proj, Pursnt. to Sec. 780.303.,
Ord Code; Providing for an Exemption Period of ten (10)Yrs begin on
January 1st of the yr following the yr in which the Council enacts this
Ordinance, Pursnt. to Sec 780.304, Ord Code. (West)(NCSPHS)
11/12/2019 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
11/18/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/19/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601-11/26/19
2019-0812 ORD Approp $95,000.00 from NW Jax Economic Dev Reserves to the
NW Jax Economic Dev Subsidies & Contributions to allow the City to
partner w/JTA to fund a grant for a Pilot Transportation Prog Apvd by
Ord. 2019-245-E “Full Service Grocery Store Imprvmnt Prog” (“The
Program”) for 1-yr. Apv & Auth Mayor or his designee & Corp Sec to
Exec & Deliver for & on behalf of the City, Funding Agmnt btwn the COJ
& JTA for Pilot Transportation Prog.; Oversight by OED. (B.T. 20-024)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM Dennis, Morgan)
11/12/2019 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
11/18/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/18/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/19/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS,TEU,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601-11/26/19
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2019-0813 ORD Approp $200,000 from Mobile Markets Prog/Reserves to
Subsidies & Contributions to Private Orgs., to Regional Food Bank of
NE FL, Inc. D/B/A Feeding NE FL (“The Company”) for Purpose of
Providing Money Market Prog. Grant to company in the up-to amnt. of
$200,000 to provide funding for the purchase of a towing vehicle, trailer
& related equipment. As necessary for Operation of a Mobile Food
Market for NE Jax; provid.for carryover of funds from yr to yr until funds
are expended or lapse according to the Agmnt; Apv & Auth Mayor &
Corp Sec to Exec & Deliver Mobile Mrkt Prog Agmnt btwn COJ & the
Company; Apv & Auth the Mayor,or his designee,& Corp. Sec. to
execute & deliver that a certain Mobile Market Prog. Agreemnt.btwn the
City & the Company; Auth Apv. of Technical Amendmnts by the Exec
Director of OED; Oversight by OED; (B.T. 20-31) (Sawyer) (Req of
Mayor)(Co-Sponsored by CM Dennis, Morgan & Pittman)
11/12/2019 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
11/18/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/18/2019 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/19/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/26/2019 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS,TEU,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601-11/26/19
2019-0832 RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth (JHFA) of its
Multifamily Housing Rev.Bonds (Sydney Trace) in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $21,500,000 for the purpose of financing
all or a portion of the costs related to the acquisition & construction of a
Multifamily Residential Housing Facilities for persons of low, middle, or
moderate income located on the Northside of Merchants Way, W. of the
Intersection of Oakleaf Village Pkwy & Merchants Way, Jax, FL to be
commonly known as "Sydney Trace Apartments."; determining credit
not being pledged. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA)
11/12/2019 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
11/18/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/19/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/26/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rerefered;NCSPHS,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code, held by
JHFA – 11/4/19
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2019-0833 RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth of its Multifamily
Housing Revenue Bonds (Ashley Square) in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $14,000,000 for the purpose of financing all or a
portion of the costs related to the acquisition & construction of a
Multifamily Residential Housing Facilities for elderly persons of low,
middle, or moderate income located at 127 East Ashley St. & 116 East
Beaver St., Jax, FL to be commonly known as "Ashley Square Apts.";
determining credit not being pledged. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA)
11/12/2019 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
11/18/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/19/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/26/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rerefered;NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code, held by
JHFA – 11/4/19
2019-0834 RESO Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Auth of its Homeowner
Mortgage Rev.Bonds, in an aggregate face amnt. Not to exceed
$50,000,000 for the purpose of purchasing Mortgage Loans originated
by participating local lending institutions to finance the purchase or
rehab. of new or existing owner-occupied Single-family residences w/in
Duval Cty, FL.by persons of low, middle, or moderate or middle income,
or purchasing securities from a master servicer evidencing interests in
or backed by a pool of such mortgage loans; include. w/o limitation,
securities guaranteed by the Federal Govern. or agencies thereof (The
Project) or for the purpose of refunding portions of previously issued
Homeowner Mortgage Rev, Bonds to thereby make funds available for
the financing of the proj.;Auth the submission of a req. for a private
activity bond volume cap allocation; Determining credit not being
pledged. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA)
11/12/2019 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
11/18/2019 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/19/2019 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/26/2019 CO Read 2nd & Rerefered;NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 147(f), Internal Rev Code, held by
JHFA – 11/4/19
2019-0844 RESO Auth Economic Dev Agreemt with Eagle LNG Partners, LLC
(“Company”) supporting Constrctn of New Liquefied Natural Gas Export
Facilty at 1632 Zoo Pkwy Iin the City("Project"),Auth Recapture
Enhanced Value (Rev) Grant of $23,000,000; Auth Apvl of Tech Amend
by Exec Dir of OED; Prov Oversight by OED; Prov deadline for
Company to Execute Agreemt; Affirming Proj compliance w/Public
Investment Policy adopt by ORD 2016-382-E, as Amended; 2-Reading
passage Pursuant to Council Rule 3.305. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
11/26/2019 CO Introduced: TEU, F
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2019-0847 ORD Auth Interlocal Agreemt btw Duval County 1st Responder
Agencies JSO & JFRD, as required by Sec. 365.179, F.S., in order to
Facilitate Direct Radio Communications btw 9-1-1 Public Safety
Answering Points & 1st Responders; Oversight by JSO. (McCain) (Req
of Mayor)
11/26/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/10/19
2019-0848 ORD Approp $1,600,000.00 from 2 Countywide Projs.,Roadway Sign
Stripe & Signal Proj & Countywide Intersec. Imprvmts Proj,to 2 new
specific projs.,the Pearl St. & 44th St Intersec. Imprvmnt. Proj &
University Blvd. & Jack Rd Proj., Amend 2020-2024 5-Yr CIP apvd.by
ORD 2019-505-E, to reduce funding for the projs. Entitled “Roadway
Sign Stripe & Signal” & “Countywide Intersection IMP & Bridge
Rehab-Intersections” & prov. Funding for the projs. Entitled “Pearl St.
-44th St. Intersection” & University Blvd.-University Blvd & Jack Rd.
Intersection IMP:’ (B.T. 20-025) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
11/26/19 CO Introduced: TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/10/19
2019-0849 ORD Approp $22,500.00 in Grant Funding from U.S. Dept of
Transportation by way of Pass-thru from FL Dept of Transportation,
w/no local match, to Estab JSO Smart Motorcycle Prog. (B.T. 20-028)
(McCain) (Req of Sheriff)
11/26/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/10/19
2019-0850 ORD Approp $2,990,280.00 (FY 2018 Staffing for Adequate Fire &
Emerg (Safer) Grant of $2,242,710.00 from the United States Dept of
Homeland Security & 25% match of $747,570.00 from Fund Bal) to prov
salaries & benefits for 40 new firefighter positions for yr 1 of Safer
Grant; Apv & Auth to acceot & receive the Fed Grant funds through
FEMA Grants outcomes (FEMA Go) System;Oversight by Emerg
Preparedness Div of JFRD Apv Positions. (B.T. 20-030) (McCain) (Req
of Mayor)
11/26/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/10/19
2019-0851 ORD Approp $25,000.00 Grant Award from FL Animal Friend, Inc., w/no
local match, to Prov Spay & Neuter Svcs to Feral & Free roaming cats &
kittens w/in Community; Apv & Auth Grant Award Agreemt btw COJ &
FL Animal Friend, Inc.;Oversight by Animal Care & Protective Svcs. Div.
(B.T. 20-021) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
11/26/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/10/19
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2019-0852 ORD Auth Mayor to Participate in Intergovernmental Transfers w/State
of FL Agency for Health Care Admin & Supplemental Pymt Prog for
Medicaid Managed Care Patients; Auth Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute &
Deliver Public Emerg Med Transportation Letter of Agreemt &
Docs;Oversight by Fire & Rescue Dept; Req One Cycle Emerg
Passage. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
11/26/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/10/19
2019-0853 ORD Auth an Option Agreemt btw City of Jax & RP Sports Investments,
Inc.& all closing docs., to Prov Option thru 1/31/23 for Purchase by
Developer of Propty at A. Philip Randolph Blvd & Georgia St & btwn
Albert St & Grant St, Approx 5 Acres Parcel of Unimprovd Real Propty
to Develop an Office Bldg w/Min of 25,000 Sq ft,,a Soccer Stadium
w/Min Seating Capacity of 2,500 Seats & Surface Parking Lot w/Min of
100 Parking Spaces;Oversight by OED. (Dist 7-Gaffney) (Sawyer) (Req
of Mayor)
11/26/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/10/19
2019-0854 ORD Approp $785,000.00 from Other Constructn to Reserves for
Performing Arts-Downtown Visitor Ctr Proj; Prov Duval County TDC
Recommendation re Location of Downtown Visitor Ctr. (Hodges) (Req
of Duval County TDC)(Co-Sponsored by CM Hazouri)
11/26/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/10/19
2019-0855 ORD Amend Home Investment Partnership & State Housing Initiative
Partnership Loan Mod terms Apvd by City Council Pursuant to Ord
2017-849-E. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)
11/26/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/10/19
2019-0864 RESO Strongly Opposing the Passage of House Bill 653 which would
prohibit Municipal Electric Utilities from using specified revenues to
Finance General Governmental Functions: Directing Legislative Svcs. to
circulate the Reso to the FL. Legislature; Requesting Emergency
Passage Upon Introduction (Johnston)(Introduced by CM Carlucci)
11/26/19 CO Introduced:TEU,F,R
2019-0865 ORD Approp. $750,000 from the TDC Contingency Acct. to TDC
Operations Acct.; Purpose; Prov. for Carryover; Req. 1 Cycle Emer.
Passage; Oversight by the Duval County. TDC (Hodges) (Introduced by
CP Wilson)
11/26/19 CO Introduced:NCSPHS,F
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2019-0870 ORD Approp $850,000 from the NW Jax Economic Dev.
Fund-Supermarket Incentive Prog. to Subsidies & Contributions to
Private Orgs. to Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. for purpose of prov. a $850,000
full svc. Grocery Store Improvemnts. Prog. Grant in connection w/the
renovation of an existing, soon to be vacated, 28,000sq.ft. Grocery
Store at 5210 Norwood Ave., to be leased to company or its affiliate to
serve as a full-service Grocery Store; Apv & Auth Execution of Docs. By
Mayor/his Designee/Corp. Secretary; Auth Apv of technical amdnts. by
the Exec. Director of OED; Oversight by OED; Affirm Projs. Compliance
w/the full service Grocery Store Improvement Prog. criteria apvd. &
adopted by ORD.2019-245-E;Req 1 Cycle Emer.Passage
(B.T. 20-034)(Sawyer)(Req of Mayor)(Co-Sponsored by CM's R.Gaffney
& Newby)
11/26/19 CO Introduced:NCSPHS,TEU,F
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
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