Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · April 19, 2022
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
9:30 AM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall
Finance Committee
Ron Salem, Pharm. D., Chair
Danny Becton, Vice Chair
Michael Boylan
Matt Carlucci
Terrance Freeman
Reggie Gaffney
Ju'Coby Pittman
Legislative Assistant: Maritza Sanchez
Legislative Services Manager: Bernadette Smith
Council Auditor: Kim Taylor
Asst. Council Auditor: Phillip Peterson
Chief of Research: Jeff Clements
Chief Office of General Counsel: Paige Johnston
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
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Kim Taylor - Memo on Council Auditor’s Office Peer Review
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2021-0855 ORD Declaring 9216 1st Ave, Jax, FL 32208 (R.E. #-036499-0000),
TEU AMEND btwn Soutel Dr. & Belvedere St., to be surplus to needs of the City;
Auth Convey of subject parcel to Christ the Living Cornerstone, Inc., a
Contact: FL not for profit corp, at no cost; Auth Mayor & Corp Secretary to
CM Ferraro & execute a quitclaim deed & other convey docs; Waiving Sec. 122.425
CM Pittman (dispo by auction or sealed bid), Pt 4 (Real Prop), Chpt 122 (Public
Prop), Ord Code, to allow donation to Christ the Living Cornerstone,
Inc.; Providing a right of reentry for failure to use subject parcel for the
operation of a wellness clinic and/or Comm Outreach Ctr; Prov for City
Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Real Estate Div (Dist 8-Pittman)
(Johnston)(Introduced by CMs Ferraro & Pittman) (Co-Sponsor CM R.
Gaffney)
11/23/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
12/6/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/7/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/7/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
12/14/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU, F, R
1/3/22 TEU Amend/Approve 6-1 (CM Cumber)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-12/14/21
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TEU AMENDMENT
1. Include a waiver of Code Sec. 122.423 allowing the property to be conveyed to Christ
the Living Cornerstone, Inc. instead of being disposed of through the affordable
housing disposition process
2. Strike waiver of Sec. 122.425
3. Include provision allowing a release of the use restrictions after 5 years subject to
payment of $30,762 to the City
NOTE
There are outstanding nuisance and demolition liens totaling $8,493.65 on two parcels
owned by Christ the Living Cornerstone, Inc. per the Tax Collector's website.
Settlement agreements have been executed for both parcels. One agreement for the
parcel at 2127 Phoenix Ave. is ready to be finalized subject to final payment; the other
agreement for the parcel at 2111 Phoenix Ave. is being reviewed by the Finance
Department to calculate the final payment. Additionally, there are administrative fines
on these two parcels that cannot be addressed until the liens are settled/paid off.
Pursuant to Code Section 122.421, the City-owned parcel will not be conveyed to Christ
the Living Cornerstone until all liens are cleared.
2. 2022-0060 ORD-MC Relocating the Derelict Vessel & Floating Structure Removal
DEFER Fund from Chapt 110, Pt 4, Sec. 110.414 to Chapt 111, Pt 7, Sec.
111.787; Repealing Sec 110.414 (Derelict Vessel & Floating Structure
At request of Removal Trust Fund), Pt 4 (Continuing Approps), Chapt 110 (City
CM DeFoor Treasury), Ord Code; Creating a New Sec 111.787 (Derelict &
Abandoned vessels & Floating Structure Enforcement & Removal Trust
Fund), Pt 7 (Environment & Conservation), Chapt 111 (Special
Revenue & Trust Accts), Ord Code. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM
DeFoor)
1/25/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, JWC
1/31/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/31/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/1/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/8/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU, F,
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-2/8/22
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3. 2022-0061 ORD-MC Approp $310,500 in the Derelict Vessel & Floating Structure
DEFER Removal Fund from the Parks Dept to Neighborhoods Dept in order to
Provide the Neighborhoods Dept Funding to Implement & Enforce the
At request of Newly Created Chapt 388, Ord Code (Boats & Waterways);Amend
CM DeFoor Chapt 388 (Boats & Waterways),Ord Code, to Create a New Pt 4
(Anchoring Limitation Areas); Providing that Council is Exercising
County Powers; Providing for Codification Instructions; Providing
Directive to Neighborhoods Dept. (Grandin) (Introduced by CM DeFoor)
1/25/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, JWC
1/31/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/31/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/1/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/8/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-2/8/22
4. 2022-0161 ORD-MC Approp $144,000 in Grant Funding from the U.S. Dept of
AMEND Housing & Urban Development’s Fair Housing Assistance Prog to the
Jax Human Rights Commission (“JHRC”) to Fund JHRC Fair Housing
Contact: Assistance Activities; Purpose of Approp; Creating a New Sec.111.260
Wendy Byndloss (Jax Human Rights Commission Fair Housing Assistance Prog Trust
Fund), Pt 2 (Health & Human Svcs), Chapt 111 (Special Rev & Trust
Accts), Ord Code; Providing for Codification Instructions. (B.T. 22-048)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP at the Req of Mayor)
3/8/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
3/14/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/15/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/15/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/22/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F, R
4/18/22 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –3/22/22
AMENDMENT
1. Strike references to grant
2. Pg. 2, line 11: strike “compliance” and insert “complaint”
3. Revise appropriation amount to $226,707.63
4. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to revise appropriation
• Appropriates funding received from the HUD Fair Housing Assistance Program to pay
for personnel costs and training of Jacksonville Human Rights Commission fair
housing employees
• Creates a new self-appropriating trust fund to receive HUD Fair Housing Assistance
Program grants and contributions as authorized by Ordinance Code Sec. 60.105
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5. 2022-0207 ORD Appropriating Grant Funds in the Amt of $35,000.00 from the FL
Contact: Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (the “FWC”) for
Melissa Long Reimbursement of the COJ’s costs to Remove & Dispose of 2 Derelict
Vessels located in Public Waterways in the COJ; Purpose of Approp;
Providing for Oversight by Neighborhoods Dept Environmental Quality
Div. (B.T. 22-054) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of
Mayor) (JWC Apv)
3/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, JWC
4/4/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/4/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/5/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/12/22 CO PH Only
4/18/22 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
4/18/22 TEU Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/12/22
6. 2022-0208 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & the Corp Sec to
Contact: Execute & Deliver that Certain Purchase & Sale Agreemt (the
Renee Hunter “Agreement”) btwn COJ & The Potter’s House Christian Fellowship,
Inc., & all Closing & Other Docs Relating Thereto, & Otherwise Take all
Necessary Action to Effectuate the Purposes of the Agreemt for
Acquisition by the City of 2.1+ Acre Located Near the Corner of Lenox
Ave & Lane Ave South – (“the Property”) & a Perpetual Construction,
Maintenance, & Drainage Easement as More Particularly Described in
the Agreemt (the “Easement”), at the Negotiated Purchase Price of
$354,012.12, to be Developed as a New Fire Station 22 Site; Providing
for Oversight by the Real Estate Div & Thereafter Jax Fire & Rescue
Dept. (R.E. #011778-0005) (Dist. 10 – Priestly Jackson) (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CP at the Req of Mayor)
3/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
4/4/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/5/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/12/22 CO PH Only
4/18/22 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/12/22
• Authorizes the purchase and sale agreement for property located at the corner of Lane
Avenue South & Lenox Avenue for the future site of the relocated Fire Station #22
• A total of $6.2 million has been appropriated for land acquisition and construction of
Fire Station #22
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7. 2022-0209 ORD Approp $161,918.00 From the Mosquito Control State Subfund
Scrivener's (00112) Fund Balance to be Used for Mosquito Control Div Operational
Expenses, including Purchase of Equip & Supplies, During FY
Contact: 2021-2022 & to Leverage a Current, Time-Limited Reimb Grant from
Bryan Mosier the FL Dept of Health to Fund Activities Designed to Combat Tropical
Storm-Induced Mosquito Infestations and Mosquito-Borne Virus
Outbreaks, w/ No Local Match, Purpose of Appropriation. (B.T. 22-058)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
3/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
4/4/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/5/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/12/22 CO PH Only
4/18/22 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/12/22
Scrivener’s
Pg. 1, line 6 and pg. 2, lines 2 and 8: strike “Subfund” and insert “Fund”
8. 2022-0211 ORD Appropriating $36,000.00 from the Environmental Protection Fund
AMEND (the “Fund”) to Provide Funding for Natural Resource Education
Outreach Activities hosted by the Duval Soil & Water District (the
Contact: “District”); Purpose of Approp; Providing for Carryover of Funds thru
James Richardson September 30, 2025; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & the
Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver a Memorandum of Understanding btw
the COJ Environmental Protection Board and the Duval Soil & Water
Conservation District; Waiving Sec 110.112 (Advance of City Funds;
Prohibition Against), Part 1 (The City Treasury), Chapt 110 (City
Treasury), Ord Code, to Allow for a Partial Advance Payment by the
City; Providing for Oversight by the Neighborhoods Dept; Requiring
Annual Reporting to the Jax Environmental Protection Board (B.T.
22-055) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv)
3/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
4/4/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/4/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/5/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/5/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/12/22 CO PH Only
4/18/22 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
4/18/22 TEU Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/12/22
AMENDMENT
1. Limit carryover of funds through 9/30/24 to mirror agreement terms
2. Add audit/records retention language to agreement
• Waives Section 110.112 to allow for a partial advanced payment
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9. 2022-0212 ORD Appropriating $249,938.00, including $187,453.50 Grant Funding
AMEND from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”), thru the
State of FL Division of Emergency Management under the FEMA
Contact: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, & $62,484.50 from General Fund
Todd Smith Operating Reserves for the Required 25% City Match, to be used for
Installation of Wind Resistant Bay Doors & Hurricane Shutters at the
County Port Security Disaster Warehouse (the “Project”); Purpose for
Appropriation; Amd the 2022-2026 5 Yr CAP Apvd by Ord 2021-505-E
to Reflect this Approp for the Project; Providing for Oversight by the Jax
Fire & Rescue Dept, Emergency Preparedness Division (B. T. 22-057)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP at the Req of Mayor)
3/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
4/4/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/4/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/5/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/12/22 CO PH Only
4/18/22 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
4/18/22 TEU Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/12/22
AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct account codes
2. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (CIP) to correct scrivener’s
3. Reflect that the City match is being appropriated from the General Fund Reserve for
Federal Programs
4. Pg. 2, line 5 – strike “$249,938” and insert “$187,453.50”
5. Pg. 2, line 22 – strike “146” and insert “143”
10. 2022-0214 ORD Regarding Chapter 118 (City Grants), Ord Code; Established the
Contact: 2022-2023 Categories of Most Vulnerable Persons & Needs for Public
Bob Baldwin/ Svc Grant Approp. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Newby, Pursuant to
Kendra Mervin Sec. 118.804 & at the Req of the Public Svc Grant Council)
3/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
4/4/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/5/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/12/22 CO PH Only
4/18/22 NCSPHS Approve 6-0; Reconsider/Approve 5-0-1 (Pittman -
Abstain)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/12/22
• Proposed categories and percentage funding for FY 22/23 Public Service Grants are:
Acute - 30%
Prevention - 40%
Self-Sufficiency - 30%
• Establishes a Micro-Grant Pilot Program to be funded separately from the normal PSG
Council award/budget process
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11. 2022-0215 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver, for
AMEND & on behalf of the City, that certain Sovereignty Submerged Lands
Lease (BOT File # 160359172) btwn the City of Jax, Jax University, &
Contact: the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the
Renee Hunter/ State of FL (The “Lease”), for the Purpose of Securing Submerged
Daryl Joseph Land for Construction & Operation of a 4-Slip (10,065 Sq Ft)
Commercial Docking Facility on the St. Johns River in the Mayport
Community for Mooring of Commercial Vessels & to Support the Jax
University Ocearch Vessel, for a 10 Yr Initial Term Commencing
9/21/21, with an Initial Annual Lease fee of $4, 960.10, plus a 25%
Surcharge & Sales Tax, Subject to Annual Adjustments to the Lease
Fee thereafter in Accord. With 18-21.011FL Admin Cod; Oversight of
Acquisition, Execution & Recording of the Lease by the Real Estate
Div., P.W. Dept., & Oversight of the Lease & Docking Facility by the
Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept. (Staffopoulos) (Introduced
by CP at Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv)
3/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, JWC
4/4/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/4/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/5/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/12/22 CO PH Only
4/18/22 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
4/18/22 TEU Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/12/22
AMENDMENT
1. Pg. 2, line 2: strike “Fee Waived”
2. Attach revised Exhibit 1 to correct RE numbers on map
• A total of $5.5 million has been appropriated in the CIP for the Mayport Dock
Redevelopment project.
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12. 2022-0216 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee & Corp Secretary to
Contact: Execute & Deliver, that certain Lease Agreemt (The “Lease”) btwn the
Renee Hunter/ City of Jax & Mayo Clinic Jax (a NonProfit Corp) (“Tenant”) Pursuant to
Lori Boyer which the Tenant will Lease Approx 3,072Sq Ft of Space on the 1st Flr
of the Ed Ball Bldg, at 214 Hogan St, Jax, Fl 32202 (R.E. #
073768-1000), for an Initial Term of 5 Yrs w/Options to Renew for 2
Addnt’l Consecutive terms of 5 Yrs each, at an Initial Annual Base
Rental Rate of $49,152.00 ($16.00 Sq Ft), with 3% Annual Increases
thereafter; Apv & Auth the Chief Executive Officer of the DIA, or his
Designee, to Execute & Deliver a Parking Agreemt btwn the DIA &
Tenant, Granting Tenant Non-Exclusive Access to the Ed Ball Garage
for Use of up to 6 Unreserved Parking, Spaces for Tenant & its Auth
Employees, Patients & Customers, Commencing on the Date of
Execution by Both Parties & Terminating upon Exp or Earlier
Termination of the Lease, Subject to Payment by Tenant of a Monthly
Access fee per Monthly Access card Issued & Monthly Payment for
each Validated parking Ticket Granted by Tenant; Designating the Chief
executive Officer of the DIA as the Auth Official for the Parking
Agreemt; Oversight of the lease by the Real Estate Div of the dept of
P.W. & Oversight of the Parking Agreemt by the DIA. (Dist 7- R.
Gaffney)(Staffopoulos)(Introduced by CP at the Req of the Mayor)
3/22/22 CO Introduced: TEU, F
4/4/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/5/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/12/22 CO PH Only
4/18/22 TEU Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/12/22
• Approves Lease with Mayo Clinic for 3,072 sq. ft. of space on the first floor of the Ed
Ball Building at an initial rate of $16/sq. ft. to be increased annually by 3% over the
initial 5 year term
• Approves Parking Agreement with Mayo Clinic for the paid use of up to 6 unreserved
parking spaces within the Ed Ball Parking facility and the establishment of a ticket
validation process
13. 2022-0217 ORD Approp $913,968.01 from Insured Programs Retained Earnings to
AMEND Pay Addnt’l Insurance Premium Costs for Aviation, Property, Cyber
Liability, & Special Event Insurance Coverage, Purpose of the Approp.
Contact: (B.T. 22-064) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP at the Req of the Mayor)
Tracy Flynn/ 3/22/22 CO Introduced: F
Bibinia Centeno 4/5/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/12/22 CO PH Only
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/12/22
AMENDMENT
Attach revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to reflect MBRC approval
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14. 2022-0218 ORD-MC Amend Sec 55.112 (Project & Prog Funding), Pt 1 (Downtown
Contact: Investment Authority), Chapt 55 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ord
CM Salem Code, to include a Summary of Apvd & Proposed Proj’s or Prog’s along
with the Anticipated Timeline & Funding Amt of each Proj by FY,
Providing a Summary Example. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Salem)
3/22/22 CO Introduced: F, R
4/5/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/5/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/12/22 CO PH Only
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/12/22
15. 2022-0219 ORD Approp $96,956.00 in Fund Balance from the Environmental
AMEND Protection Fund to Provide Funding for the 15th State of the River
Report for the Lower St. Johns River Basin (The ‘Project”); Purpose of
Contact: Approp; Providing for Carryover of Funds through 9/30/23; Providing for
James Richardson Waiver of Sec 111.755 (Environmental & Conservation), Chapt 111
(Special Rev & Trust Accts), Ord Code, to Auth Utilization of Funds from
the Fund to Continue Funding the Annual State of the River Report;
Providing for Waiver of Sec 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Pt 6
(Environmental Protection Fund), Chapt 360 (Environmental
Regulation), Ord Code, to Allow for the Utilization of Funds from the
Fund to Continue Funding the Annual State of the River Report; Apv; &
Auth the Mayor, of his Designee, & the Corp Secretary to Execute &
Deliver an Agreemt btwn the City of Jax & Jax University for the Proj;
Invoking the Exception of 126.107 (G) (Exemptions), Chapt 126
(Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Direct Contract with Jax University
for the Proj; Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding
through a Competitive Evaluated Award Process), Pt 1 (General
Provisions), Chapt 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow a Direct
Contract with Jax University; Waiving Sec 110.112 (Advance of City
Funds);Prohibition Against), Pt 1 (The City Treasury), Chapt 110 (City
Treasury), Ord Code, to Allow for Advance Payment by the City;
Providing for Oversight by the Neighborhoods Dept, Environmental
Quality Div; Requiring Annual Reports. (B. T. 22-055) (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CP at the Req of the Mayor)
3/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
4/4/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/4/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/5/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/5/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/12/22 CO PH Only
4/18/22 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
4/18/22 TEU Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/12/22
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AMENDMENT
1. Remove carryover language
2. Reflect that this is initial funding (not continued) for the 15th study
3. Correct scrivener’s
• Waives Sections 111.755 and 360.602 to allow for the expenditure of trust fund dollars
on continuing studies
• Waives Section 118.107 to allow direct contracting with Jacksonville University
(Not-For-Profit)
• Waives Section 110.112 to allow for advanced payment to Jacksonville University
16. 2022-0234 ORD Appropriating $100,000.00 from City Council Operating
Contact: Contingency Acct to the Office of Grant & Contract Compliance to Fund
CVP Freeman & Salary & Benefits of 1 Full-time Employee to Oversee the PSG
CP Newby Microgrant Program; Providing for Carryover of Funds to FY 22-23;
Providing for Oversite by the Office of Grant & Contract Compliance
(B.T.) (Sidman) (Introduced by CMs Freeman & Newby) (Co-Sponsor
CM R. Gaffney)
3/22/22 CO Introduced: F
4/5/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/12/22 CO PH Only
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/12/22
• Appropriates $100,000 from the City Council Operating Contingency account to
provide funding for the salary and benefits of one full-time employee to oversee the
microgrant program ($90,000) and outreach for the program ($10,000)
• Authorizes carryover of funding into FY 22/23
• The microgrant pilot program is being established by bill 2022-214 which establishes
the FY 22/23 categories of most vulnerable persons and needs for public service grants
• The microgrant program will be funded separately from the normal PSG Council
award/budget process
17. 2022-0256 ORD Apv the Millers Creek Dependent Special District Proposed FY
2nd 2022-2023 Budget, Per Ord 2014-700-E & Sec 189.02, F.S. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CP Newby, per Ord 2014-700-E) (JWC Apv)
4/12/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, JWC
4/18/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/26/22
18. 2022-0257 ORD Apv the Isle of Palms Dependent Special District Proposed FY
2nd 2022-2023 Budget, Per Ord 2011-724-E & Sec 189.02, F.S. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CP Newby, per Ord 2011-724-E) (JWC Apv)
4/12/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, JWC
4/18/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/26/22
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19. 2022-0258 ORD Apv the Harbour Waterway Dependent Special District Proposed
2nd FY 2022-2023 Budget, Per Ord 2010-725-E & Sec 189.02, F.S.
(Johnston) (Introduced by CP Newby, per Ord 2010-725-E) (JWC Apv)
4/12/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, JWC
4/18/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –4/26/22
20. 2022-0259 ORD Apv the Tarpon Cove Dependent Special District Proposed FY
2nd 2022-2023 Budget, Per Ord 2017-154-E & Sec 189.02, F.S. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CP Newby, per Ord 2017-154-E) (JWC Apv)
4/12/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, JWC
4/18/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/26/22
21. 2022-0262 ORD Approp $128,160 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund
2nd (The “Fund”) for Donation to I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless,
Inc., ($42,000) in Accordance with Sec 932.7055 (5), F.S., to Support
Drug Treatment, Drug Abuse Education. Drug Prevention, Crime
Prevention, Safe Neighborhoods, & School Resource Officer
Program(s), Transferring $12,500 from the Fund to the Teen Driver
Special Revenue Fund for the Teen Driver Challenge Prog, in
Accordance with Sec 111.365, Ord Code, Transferring $7,500 from the
Fund to the Police Explorers Trust Fund for the Jax Sheriff’s Police
Explorer Post, & $66,160 from the Fund to Reimburse the General
Fund for Forfeiture Related Expenditures in Accordance with Sec
932.7055 (4) (c), F.S.; Purpose of Approp; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his
Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on behalf of the City,
Misc Appropriations Agreemts btwn the City of Jax & I.M. Sulzbacher
Center for the Homeless, Inc.; Waiving Sec 110.112, (Advance of City
Funds; Prohibition Against), Pt 1 (the City Treasury), Chapt 110 (City
Treasury), Ord Code, to Allow for Advance Payment by the City;
Providing for City Oversight by the JSO. (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by
CP Newby at Req of Sheriff)(Co-Sponsor CM Salem)
4/12/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
4/18/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 4/26/22
22. 2022-0264 ORD Amending the Moncrief Business Improvemt Prog-Phase 1 –
2nd Established in Ord 2021-282-E; Expanding the Moncrief Area Business
Improvemt Prog-Phase 1; Criteria Amended & Adopted; Providing a
Carryover of Funds Through 9/30/2023; Providing for Oversight by the
Office of Economic Dev. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Pittman)
4/12/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
4/18/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 4/26/22
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23. 2022-0266 ORD Approp $336,000 ($186,000 from City Council President
2nd Contingency Acct & $150,000 from the Council Member – Legislative
Contingency - CD 7 Acct) to the Safety & Crime Reduction Contingency
Acct to Fund Crime Reduction County Wide; Providing for Carryover of
Funds to FY 2022-2023. (Sidman) (Introduced by CP Newby & CM R.
Gaffney)
4/12/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
4/18/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 4/26/22
24. 2022-0267 ORD Concerning Surplus Personal Propty of the City; Declaring that
2nd Certain 1979 Chevrolet Malibu (VIN 1T19L9D483566, Vehicle #
0046-10) Valued at $15,000 to be Surplus to the Needs of the City &
Auth the Approp Officials of the City to Transfer Title of Said Propty to
the MOG Collection, LLC., D/B/A Brumos Collection at no Cost, in
Accordance with Sec 122.812 (C), Ord Code; Waiving Sec 122.305
(Unlawful Use of City Markings & Tags), Pt 3 (Municipal Vehicles),
Chapt 122 (Public Property), Ord Code, to Allow for Certain 1979
Chevrolet Malibu (VIN 1T19L9D483566, Vehicle # 0046-10) to Retain
its JSO Insignia; Designating the Fleet Mgmt Div of the Finance &
Admin Dept to Monitor Actual Use of Said Propty; Providing for a
Reverter; Auth the Mayor or his Designee & the Corp Sec to Execute an
Agreemt for Surplussing of City Personal Propty btwn the COJ & the
MOG Collection, LLC., D/B/A Brumos Collection; Repealing Sec
111.396 (Motor Vehicle Safety Prog Fund), Pt 3 (Public Safety &
Courts), Chapt 111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accts), Ord Code.
(Sidman) (Introduced by CP Newby at Request of Sheriff)
4/12/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
4/18/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 4/26/22
25. 2022-0268 RESO Upon an Acknowledgement of Due Auth & the Making of
2nd Findings, Apv the Issuance by the Jax Housing Finance Authority of its
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Lofts at San Marco East), Series
2022, in an Aggregate Principal Amnt not to Exceed $23,800,000 for
the Purpose of Financing all or a Portion of the Costs Related to the
Construction of a Multifamily Residential Housing Facility for Persons or
Families of Low, Middle or Moderate Income, to be Located at 3036 &
3114 Philips Hwy, Jax, Duval Co, FL, 32207, & to be Commonly Known
as “Lofts at San Marco East”; Determining Credit not being Pledged.
(Hodges) (Introduced by CP Newby at Request of JHFA)
4/12/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
4/18/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
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26. 2022-0276 RESO Concerning the Mayor’s Final Annual Budget Proposal to
2nd Council; Encouraging the Mayor to Submit the Final Annual Budget
Proposal for FY 22-23 Using Anticipated Ad Valorem Revenues Based
on the Estimated Rolled-Back Millage Rate (Johnston) (Introduced by
CM Becton) (Co-Sponsor CM Ferraro & Diamond)
4/12/22 CO Introduced: F, R
27. 2022-0277 RESO Approp $500,000 from the NorthWest Jax Economic Dev Fund
AMEND for the Purpose of Providing a $500,000 Large Scale Economic Dev
Fund Grant to Florida Mechanical Systems, Inc. (“Company”), in
Contact: Connection with the Company’s Construction of a New Office & Admin
Kirk Wendland Facility, located generally at 524 Stockton St, Jax FL (“Project”);
Purpose of Approp; Apv & Auth the Execution of an Economic Dev
See Auditor Agreemt (“Agreement”) btwn the COJ (“City”) & the Company; Auth the
summary on Large Scale Economic Dev Fund Grant to the Company in the Amnt of
Pg. 15 $500,000; Auth a $700,000 Recapture Enhanced Value Program Grant
(“Rev Grant”); Auth Apv of Technical Amendments by the Exec Dir of
the Office of Economic Development (“OED”); Providing for Oversight
by the OED; Providing a Deadline for the Company to Execute the
Agreemt; Affirming the Proj Compliance with the NWJEDF Guidelines
Appv & Adopt by ORD 2016-779-E; Affirm the Proj Compliance with the
Public Investment Policy Adopt by Ord 2016-382-E, as Amended; Req
2-Reading Passage Pursuant to Council Rule 3.305 (B.T. 22-063)
(Sawyer) ( Introduced by CP at Req of the Mayor)
4/12/22 CO Introduced: F, R
AMENDMENT
Place a Revised Agreement on file to include job retention requirements and correct
scrivener’s
28. 2022-0278 RESO Approp $135,000 from the NorthWest OED Fund/Transfer from
Contact: Fund Bal for the Purpose of Providing a $135,000 NorthWest Jax Small
Kirk Wendland Business Dev Initiative Loan to Fruit of Barren Trees, LLC (“Company”),
in Connection with the Company’s Renovation of a building located
See Auditor generally at 3202 N. Myrtle Ave, Jax, FL (“Project”); Purpose of Approp;
summary on Approv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, and the Corp Secretary to
Pg. 16 Execute and Deliver, for and on Behalf of the COJ, the Economic
Development Agreemt btwn Company and the City; Auth Approv of the
Technical Amendments by the Executive Dir of the Office of Economic
Development (‘OED”); Provid for the COJ Oversight by the OED;
Affirming the Proj Compliance with the NWJEDF Guidelines Approved
and Adopted by Ord 2016-779-E; Affirm the Proj Compliance with the
Public Investment Policy Adopted by Ord 2016-382-E, as Amended;
Req 2-Reading Passage Pursuant to Council Rule 3.305 (B.T. 22-062)
(Dillard) (Introduced by CP at Req of the Mayor)
4/12/22 CO Introduced: F, R
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NOTE:
There are outstanding nuisance and abatement liens totaling $98,244.30 on four parcels
owned by Fruit of Barren Trees, LLC per the Tax Collector's website. One parcel has an
outstanding 2013 tax certificate for $1,852.89. Fruit of Barren Trees intends to enter into
lien abatement settlement agreements for the outstanding liens.
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Council Auditor’s Office
2022-277
Company Name – Florida Mechanical Systems, Inc.
Project Location – 524 Stockton Street
Incentives Provided –
• $500,000 NW Jacksonville Large Scale Economic Development Fund (LSEDF) Grant
• $700,000 REV grant at 50% over 10 years
Jobs to be Created –
• 60 new jobs created by December 31, 2028 (by W. W. Gay)
• Average salary of $74,000
Performance Schedule –
• Commencement of construction by December 21, 2022
• Completion of construction by December 31, 2023
Number of Jobs to be Retained – N/A
Capital Investment – $15,313,339
Records Retention/Audit Clause – Yes
Clawback Language –
• If reporting requirements are not met in the time period specified in the agreement, the
City is entitled to withhold disbursements of the LSEDF grant and REV grant
• If the Company or W. W. Gay ceases operations at the project site during the first five
years after disbursement of the LSEDF grant, the Company must repay the LSEDF grant
on a sliding scale
• If by December 31, 2028, the Company fails to create 60 new Jobs with an average
annual salary of $74,000, the Company will repay the City $8,333.33 per job not created.
• If by December 31, 2028, the Company fails to create and maintain the new jobs listed
below at an average annual salary of $74,000 for the length of the REV grant (10 years),
the REV grant will be reduced by the corresponding amount:
- 60 New Jobs – REV grant is reduced proportionately
- 25 New Jobs – REV grant is terminated and any amounts paid to the Company will be
repaid to the City
• If by December 31, 2023, the Company fails to invest the amounts listed below, the
REV grant will be reduced by the corresponding amount:
• Fails to invest at least $12,500,000 – REV grant is reduced proportionately
• Fails to invest at least $10,000,000 – REV grant is terminated and any amounts paid to
the Company will be repaid to the City
ROI – 1.34
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Council Auditor’s Office
2022-278
Company Name – Fruit of Barren Trees, LLC
Project Location – 3202 N. Myrtle Ave
Incentives Provided –
• $135,000 NW Jacksonville Small Business Development Initiative (SBDI) Loan
- Loan has 3% interest rate with a 20 year amortization and a call at end of 4th year
Jobs to be Created –
• 7 new jobs created by December 31, 2026
• Average salary of $34,700
Performance Schedule –
• Commencement of construction by June 1, 2022
• Completion of construction by June 1, 2023
Number of Jobs to be Retained – N/A
Capital Investment – $670,000
Records Retention/Audit Clause – Yes
Clawback Language –
• If reporting requirements are not met in the time period specified in the agreement, the
City is entitled to withhold disbursements of the SBDI loan
• If the Company sells, leases, or transfers the project during the term of the SBDI loan,
all outstanding balances and accrued interest is due and payable to the City at closing
• If at any time during the term of the SBDI loan the Company or any lessee or assignee
uses the property for any ineligible activity, the outstanding balance and accrued
interest shall be due and payable immediately
• If any default is not cured in accordance with the terms of the agreement, the loan will
be terminated and any outstanding balance and accrued interest of the SBDI loan shall
be due and payable immediately
ROI – 1.58
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held May 3, 2022.
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
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