Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · November 7, 2023
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
9:30 AM
Council Chamber
1st Floor, City Hall
Finance Committee
Nick Howland, Chair
Randy White, Vice Chair
Raul Arias
Kevin Carrico
Reggie Gaffney, Jr.
Will Lahnen
Ju’Coby Pittman
Legislative Assistant: Barbara Ireland Hobson
Council Auditor's Office: Kim Taylor, Council Auditor
Council Auditor's Office: Phillip Peterson, Asst. Council Auditor
Council Research: Jeff Clements, Chief
Office of General Counsel: Mary Staffopoulos, Deputy
Administration:
Finance Committee Agenda - Revised Marked November 7, 2023
Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
Attendance:
Presentation by Dustin Freeman, Chief of Procurement - Single source awards over $50,000
Council Auditor Kim Taylor to discuss Report #812B: Follow-up on Landfill Contract Audit
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2023-0020 ORD-MC Relating to the City of Jacksonville’s Procurement Code; Repealing
NCSPHS AMEND & Replacing Pt 1 (General Regulations), Pt 2 (Supplies, Contractual Services &
Capital Improvements), Pt 3 (Professional Services Contracts), Pt 5
Contact: (Extraordinary Critical Purchasing Procedures), Pt 7 (Design-Build Contracts),
Lawsikia Hodges / & Pt 9 (Art in Public Places), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, & Pt 6
Dustin Freeman (Cultural Service Grant Program), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, in Their
Entirety; Creating a New Pt 1 (General Regulations; Ethics & Transparency in
Public Contracting), Pt 2 (Jacksonville Procurement Awards Committee), Pt 3
(Procurement Thresholds, Modes, Methods, & Procedures), Pt 5 (Ex-Offender
Program), Pt 7 (Buy American Program), & Pt 9 (Protests, Suspension, &
Debarments), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Modernize & Provide
Greater Efficiencies in the COJ Procurement Code... (Hodges) (Introduced by
CM Cumber) (Co-Sponsors CMs Salem, Carlucci & Gay)
1/10/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F, TEU
1/17/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer | 1/17/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/18/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer | 1/18/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
1/24/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/16/23 NCSPHS Substitute/Approve 6-0 | 10/16/23 R Substitute/Approve 7-0
10/17/23 F Substitute/Approve 7-0 | 10/17/23 TEU Substitute/Approve 6-0
10/24/23 CO Substitute/Rerefer to NCSPHS, F 17-0
11/6/23 NCSPHS Amend(2x)/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 1/24/23
NCSPHS AMENDMENT #1
Include provision for owner direct purchases of supplies
NCSPHS AMENDMENT #2
Include Local Business Participation Policy
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2. 2023-0307 ORD-MC re the Jax Police & Fire Pension Board of Trustees; Amend Sec
DEFER 22.12 of the Charter of the COJ; Prov for Codification Instructions (Hodges)
(Co-Introduced by CP Freeman at Req of Jax Police & Fire Pension Board of
At request of Trustees & CM White) (Co-Sponsor CM Pittman)
PFPF Board 5/9/23 CO Introduced: R, F
5/15/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/16/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/23/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601- 5/23/23
3. 2023-0345 ORD Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, to Execute an Amendment 1 to 2nd
DEFER Amend & Restated Redevelopment Agrmt by & Among the City, DIA, & Axis
Hotels LLC to Extend the Building Improvements Completion Date from
6/30/23 to 9/30/23; Auth Tech Changes to Amendment 1; Prov a Deadline for
Developer to Execute the Agrmt (Dillard) (Req of the DIA)
5/23/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
6/5/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/6/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/13/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/13/23
4. 2023-0441 ORD Approp $2,392,309.57 in Reallocated Emergency Rental Assistance Prog
DEFER (Round 2) Grant Funds from the U.S. Dept of Treasury to the Community Dev
Fund Miscellaneous Grants & Aids Acct to Prov Emergency Rent & Utility
Assistance to Eligible Households in Duval County Through 9/30/25, to be
Administered by the Housing & Community Dev Div of the Neighborhoods
Dept in Accord With the Emergency Rental Assistance Prog Estab by Sec 501,
Div N, of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Prov for Oversight (B.T.
23-102) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Clark-Murray)
7/25/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
7/31/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/1/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/1/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/8/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/8/23
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5. 2023-0621 ORD Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver,
DEFER for & on Behalf of the City, an Amendment 2 to Redev Agrmt By & Among the
City, DIA, Fuqua BCDC One Riverside Project Owner, LLC (Developer),
At request of Assignee of Fuqua Acquisitions II, LLC, & TBR One Riverside Owner, LLC,
Developer as Partial Assignee of Developer, Amend the Redev Agrmt Dated 12/20/21
Previously Auth by Ord 2021-796-E, as Previously Amended by Amendment 1
to Redev Agrmt Dated 10/12/22, as Auth by Ord 2022-493-E, (Collectively, the
“Agreement”), to Modify the Performance Schedule & Associated Terms of the
Agrmt; Auth the Execution of All Docs Relating to the Above Agrmts &
Transactions, & Auth Tech Changes to the Docs (Sawyer) (Req of DIA)
9/12/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
9/18/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/19/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/26/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/26/23
6. 2023-0657 ORD Apv a Mobility Fee & Credit Contract btwn the City & Eisenhower
AMEND Property Group, LLC, to Auth Mobility Fee Credits in Exchange for the
Conveyance, at No Cost to the City & With No Further Council Action, of
Contact: Land for a R/W Corridor Referred to as “Braddock Road East” Located Within
Laurie Santana Mobility Zone 4 & Council Dist 8, from the Intersection of Braddock Rd &
Lem Turner Rd to the NE Including Any Land Along Existing Braddock Rd
that May Be Needed for Intersection Improvements at Lem Turner Rd, & for
the Memorialization of the Mobility Fee Required for Future Dev of the
Property Known as the Braddock Family Parcel PUD; Auth the Mayor & Corp
Sec to Execute & Deliver the Agrmt & All Closing Docs Relating Thereto, &
Otherwise Take All Necessary Actions to Effectuate the Purposes of the Agrmt
in Accord with Sec 655.507, Ord Code; Prov for Oversight by the Planning &
Dev Dept re the Mobility Fee Credit & Mobility Fees, & the Real Estate Div of
the Public Works Dept for the Acquisition/Acceptance of Conveyance(s), &
Prov Oversight by the R/W Stormwater Maintenance Div of the Public Works
Dept Thereafter (Grandin) (Req of Mayor)
(Companions 2023-656 & 2023-658)
9/26/23 CO Introduced: F, TEU, LUZ
10/3/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/3/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/3/23 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/10/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/24/23 CO PH Only
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/24/23
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AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (Agreement) to include referenced exhibits and correct scrivener’s
2. Pg. 1, line 15, after “NORTHEAST” insert “TO GOLD STAR FAMILY PARKWAY”
• The Mobility Fee associated with the Proposed Development is $10,003,367
• In exchange for mobility fee credits, the developer will
- Construct ~2.9 mile 2-lane road (Braddock Road East)
- Convey, at no cost, property needed for the right of way and future widening of Braddock Road
East and the intersection improvements at Braddock Road and Lem Terner
- Construct intersection improvements at Braddock Road and Lem Terner
• After conveyance of Braddock Road East, Developer may utilize Mobility Fee Credits to offset
mobility fees assessed in Mobility Zones 3, 4, or 5
7. 2023-0716 ORD-MC Amend Sec 55.105 (Boundaries of Jacksonville Downtown Area),
DEFER 55.106 (Definitions), & 55.112 (Project & Program Funding), Pt 1 (Downtown
Investment Authority), Ch 55 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ord Code, to
At request of Revise & Add Certain Definitions, Clarify Proj & Prog Funding, Add Language
DIA Identifying the DIA as the Desig Supervising & Admin Body Over the
Downtown Economic Dev Fund, & Amend the Sec Title; Prov for Codification
Instructions (Lopera) (Req of DIA) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R, F
10/16/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/24/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/24/23
8. 2023-0717 ORD re a Partial Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemption for Rehab of a Historic
AMEND Landmark Desig by Ord 2021-377-E at 510 Julia St, Owned by 510 N Julia
LLC; Prov for Exemption from that Portion of Ad Valorem Taxation Levied by
the City on 100% of the Increase in Assessed Value Resulting from the
Qualifying Improvement Proj, Pursuant to Sec 780.303, Ord Code; Prov for an
Exemption Period of 10 Yrs Beginning January 1st of the Yr Following the Yr
in Which the Council Enacts this Ord, Pursuant to Sec 780.304, Ord Code
(Lopera) (Introduced by NCSPHS) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/16/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/24/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601- 10/24/23
AMENDMENT
Correct exemption expiration date to December 31, 2033
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9. 2023-0718 ORD re a Partial Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemption for Rehab of a Historic
AMEND Landmark & Landmark Site Desig by Ord 2006-859-E at 424 N Hogan St,
Owned by 218 W Church LLC; Prov for Exemption from that Portion of Ad
Valorem Taxation Levied by the City on 100% of the Increase in Assessed
Value Resulting from the Qualifying Improvement Proj, Pursuant to Sec
780.303, Ord Code; Prov for an Exemption Period of 10 Yrs Beginning on
January 1st of the Yr Following the Yr in Which the Council Enacts this Ord,
Pursuant to Sec 780.304, Ord Code (Lopera) (Introduced by NCSPHS)
(Co-Sponsor CM Peluso)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/16/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/24/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601- 10/24/23
AMENDMENT
1. Correct exemption expiration date to December 31, 2033
2. Place revised application on file to include signed page and correct scrivener’s errors
10. 2023-0719 ORD re a Partial Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemption for Rehab of a Historic
AMEND Landmark Site Desig by Ord 2003-1410-E at 218 W Church St, Owned by 218
W Church LLC; Prov for Exemption from that Portion of Ad Valorem Taxation
Levied by the City on 100% of the Increase in Assessed Value Resulting from
the Qualifying Improvement Proj, Pursuant to Sec 780.303, Ord Code; Prov for
an Exemption Period of 10 Yrs Beginning on January 1st of the Yr Following
the Yr in Which the Council Enacts this Ord, Pursuant to Sec 780.304, Ord
Code (Lopera) (Introduced by NCSPHS) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/16/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/24/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601- 10/24/23
AMENDMENT
1. Correct exemption expiration date to December 31, 2033
2. Place revised application on file to include signed page
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11. 2023-0720 ORD Approp $880,606.82 from the Projs Titled Hidden Village Dr Underdrain
AMEND Rehab, Via Valencia Drainage Improvements - DSR & Underdrain
Replacements to the Projs Titled Hanson Dr Underdrain Improvements,
Contact Brookmont & Lamanto Ave E Underdrain Improvements & Big Fishw-Ecosys
Nina Sickler / Restor Proj-Acoe Joint to Pay for the Installation of a New Underdrain on Both
Robin Smith Sides of Hanson Dr, the Construction of a New Underdrain System in the Area
of Brookmont Ave E & Lamanto Ave, & the Funding of the City’s Portion of
2/3 vote the Big Fishweir Creek - Ecosystem Restoration Proj; Amend the 24-28 5-Yr
required by CIP Appvd by Ord 2023-505-E to Reflect this Approp of Funds from the Prior
Council Projs to the Projs (B.T. 24-014) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: R, F, TEU, JWC
10/16/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/24/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/6/23 R Amend/Approve 5-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/24/23
AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (CIP) to correct appropriation year
2. Correctly reflect project name of Big Fishweir Creek – Ecosystem Restoration (ACOE Joint)
3. Provide for oversight by Public Works, Engineering and Construction Management Division
• Appropriation consists of $689,216 in debt funding and $191,391 in pay-go towards:
- Hanson Drive Underdrain Improvements (CD 9) - $185,000
- Brookmont and Lamanto Ave East Underdrain Improvements (CD 1) - $400,000
- Big Fishweir Creek – Ecosystem Restoration (ACOE Joint) (CD 7) - $295,607
• Appropriation is from:
- Hidden Village Drive Underdrain Rehabilitation (CD 4) - $104,216
- Via Valencia Drainage Improvements – DSR (CD 5) - $191,391
- Underdrain Replacement (CW) - $585,000
• Hidden Village and Via Valencia projects have been completed
• $1,000,000 was budgeted in Underdrain Replacement in FY 23/24
• Hanson Drive and Brookmont and Lamanto Ave East projects are anticipated to be completed in
2024
• Big Fishweir Creek project has been completed with total city funding of $2,861,982
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12. 2023-0721 ORD Approp $750,000.00 from the FL Dept of Environmental Protection
Contact: (FDEP) for the Christobel Septic Tank Phase-Out Proj; Amend the 24-28 5-Yr
Nina Sickler / CIP Appvd by Ord 2023-505-E to Reflect FDEP Grant Funding for the Proj;
Steve Long Prov for Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Engineering & Construction
Mgmt Div (B.T. 24-013) (Brown) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Carlucci,
2/3 vote Clark-Murray & Peluso)
required by 10/10/23 CO Introduced: R, F, TEU
Council 10/16/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/24/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/6/23 R Approve 5-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/24/23
• Appropriation is for design and permitting
• $26.9 million was appropriated for project construction in 2021
• Project to be performed by JEA
13. 2023-0722 ORD Approp $162,000 from the Jax Rec & Environmental Land Acquisition
NCSPHS AMEND Capital Projs Fund to the New Town Success Zone Park at Edward Waters
University Proj; Prov for Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs
Contact: (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Clark-Murray)
CM Clark-Murray 10/10/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
10/16/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/24/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/6/23 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/24/23
NCSPHS AMENDMENT
Authorize amendment to current Joint Use Agreement with EWU to:
a. Extend term of agreement
b. Update Improvements made to Park
• In 2012, City executed Agreement to provide $175,000 for the installation of playscape and
perimeter fencing in exchange for joint use of the Park through 2032
• EWU is responsible for maintenance and repair of current structures and facilities at the Park
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14. 2023-0724 ORD Apv the Issuance & Sale by JEA of Its Electric Sys Revenue Bonds &/or
Contact: Its Electric Sys Subordinated Revenue Bonds, Its Bulk Power Supply Sys
Randall Barnes Revenue Bonds &/or Its Power Park Issue 3 Bonds, in an Aggregate Amt Not
To Exceed $1,900,000,000, for the Purpose of Financing the Acquisition &/or
Construction of Additions, Extensions & Improvements to the Electric Sys of
JEA or for Purposes Auth Under the Bulk Power Supply Bond Reso or the 2nd
Power Park Bond Reso, or of Refunding Electric Sys Revenue Bonds, Electric
Sys Subordinated Revenue Bonds, Bulk Power Supply Sys Revenue Bonds
&/or Power Park Issue 3 Bonds; Apv the Issuance & Sale by JEA of Its Water
& Sewer Sys Revenue Bonds &/or Its Water & Sewer Sys Subordinated
Revenue Bonds, in an Aggregate Amt Not To Exceed $2,500,000,000...
(Greenberg Traurig) (Req of JEA)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: F, TEU
10/17/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/24/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 10/24/23
• Authorizes JEA to issue bonds without further Council action in an aggregate amount not to
exceed:
- Electric System - $1,900,000,000
- Water & Sewer System - $2,500,000,000
- District Energy System - $150,000,000
• The not to exceed amounts are inclusive of current debt outstanding and draws made under
credit facilities
• JEA has agreed to provide a schedule of debt outstanding each year to be included in the annual
budget ordinance
15. 2023-0739 RESO Desig 7893 Hogan Settlement Rd, Jax, FL, as a Brownfield Area for
Contact: Environmental Rehab & Economic Development; Prov for Notification of
Krista Fogarty Brownfield Site Rehab Agrmt (R.E. # 007618-0000) (Dist. 12-White) (Teal)
(Req of Mayor)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
10/16/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/24/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer Addn'tl 11/14/23
11/6/23 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
Public Hearings Pursuant to Sec 376.80, F.S.& Ch 166, F.S. - 10/24/23 &
11/14/23
• Intended redevelopment of site is a 300+ unit multi-family residential development
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16. 2023-0740 RESO Desig 1959 Kings Ave & 0 Kings Ave, Jax, FL, as a Brownfield Area
Contact: for Environmental Rehab & Economic Development; Prov for Notification of
Krista Fogarty Brownfield Site Rehab Agrmt (R.E. # 082062-000 & 082112-0000) (Dist. 5-J.
Carlucci) (Teal) (Req of Mayor)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
10/16/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/24/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer Addn'tl 11/14/23
11/6/23 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
Public Hearings Pursuant to Sec 376.80, F.S.& Ch 166, F.S. - 10/24/23 &
11/14/23
• Intended redevelopment of site is a mixed-use development, including commercial and office use
17. 2023-0741 RESO Upon an Acknowledgement of Due Auth & the Making of Findings,
Contact: Apv the Issuance by the JHFA of Its Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds, in
Travis Jeffery 1 or More Series, in an Aggregate Face Amt not to Exceed $100,000,000 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 Residences Situated in Duval County, FL, or Purchasing
Securities Guaranteed by the Federal Govt or Agencies Thereof or for the
Purpose of Refunding Outstanding Bonds of the JHFA Previously Issued for
Such Purpose; Req the Intro of a Reso of the Council of the City of Jax, FL,
Apv the Issuance of the Bonds; Auth the Submission of a Request for a Private
Activity Bond Volume Cap Allocation; Determining Credit Not Being Pledged
(Hodges) (Req of JHFA)
10/10/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/16/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/17/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/24/23 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/6/23 NCSPHS Approve 6-0
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18. 2023-0755 RESO Apv & Auth the Execution of an Economic Dev Agrmt btwn the City &
AMEND Project Willow, to Support the Expansion of Company’s Operations at a New
Facility Located in Jax; Auth a 5-Yr Rev Grant Not to Exceed $3,500,000; Apv
Contact: & Auth the Execution of Docs by the Mayor, or Her Desig, & Corp Sec; Auth
Ed Randolph Appvl of Tech Amends by the Executive Dir of OED; Prov for Oversight by
OED; Prov a Deadline for the Company to Execute the Agrmt; Affirm the
See auditor Proj’s Compliance With the Public Investment Policy Adopted by Ord
summary on 2022-726-E, as Amended; Req 2-Reading Passage Pursuant to Council Rule
pg. 14 3.305 (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
10/24/23 CO Introduced: F
AMENDMENT
Place revised Economic Development Agreement on file to clarify clawback language regarding
new job reporting
19. 2023-0759 ORD Approp $500,000 From the NW Jax OED Fund/Investment Pool Earnings
2nd for the Purpose of Prov a $500,000 NW Jax Economic Dev Fund (NWJEDF)
Forgivable Loan to First Coast No More Homeless Pets, Inc. in Connection
With the Renovation & Expansion by Company of Its Existing Facility Located
Generally at 6817 Norwood Ave; Apv & Auth Execution of Documents by the
Mayor or Her Designee & Corp Sec; Auth Appvl of Technical Amends by the
Executive Dir of OED; Waiver of NWJEDF Guidelines Appvd & Adopted by
Ord 2016-779-E, as Amended (B.T. 24-009) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
10/24/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
11/6/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/14/23
20. 2023-0760 ORD to Address Food Deserts, Approp $150,000 From the NW OED
2nd Fund/Contingency to Prov Funding to JTA for the “Door-to-Store Program,” a
Component of the Full-Service Grocery Store Improvement Prog Established
Under Ord 2019-812-E; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp
Sec to Execute & Deliver that Certain Third Amended & Restated Funding
Agrmt Btwn the City & the JTA to Extend the Term of the Prog for an
Additional 3 Yr Term; Prov for City Oversight & Prog Admin by OED (B.T.
24-010) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
10/24/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
11/6/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/14/23
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21. 2023-0761 ORD Approp $500,000 in Grant Funds From the FL Dept of Environmental
2nd Protection (FDEP) to Prov Funding for the Completion of the City
Vulnerability Assessment; Purpose of Approp; Amend the 24-28 5-Yr CIP
Appvd by Ord 2023-505-E to Reflect This Approp of Funds; Apv, & Auth the
Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver an Agrmt Btwn
the City & FDEP re the Proj; Prov for Oversight by the Dept of Public Works,
Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div (B.T. 24-011) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
10/24/23 CO Introduced: F, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/14/23
22. 2023-0762 ORD Approp $140,000, Including $70,000 from the Council President’s
2nd Designated Contingency & $70,000 from the Mayor’s Task Force Contingency
Acct, to Prov Add’l Funding to the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, Inc. for
the Provision of Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Exams & Related Svcs; Apv
& Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute an 11th Amend to
the Memorandum of Agrmt btwn the City & the Women’s Center to Increase
City’s Max Indebtedness Under the Agrmt by an Add’l $140,000 for a New
Total Max Indebtedness Not-to-Exceed $1,863,419; Prov for Oversight by the
Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept, Social Svcs Div (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CM Salem) (Co-Sponsors CM Clark-Murray, Carlucci &
Amaro)
10/24/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
11/6/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/14/23
23. 2023-0763 ORD Approp $231,758.00 in Grant Funds From FDOT to Prov Reimbursement
2nd to the City for the Funding of Construction & Construction Oversight of the
Pedestrian Safety Improvements on Park St & Margaret St From Riverside Ave
to the I-95 Ramps; Purpose of Approp; Amend the 24-28 5-Yr CIP Appvd by
Ord 2023-505-E to Reflect This Approp of Funds; Prov for Oversight by the
Dept of Public Works, Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div (B.T. 24-012)
(Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
10/24/23 CO Introduced: F, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/14/23
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24. 2023-0764 ORD Approp $284,000.00 From the Mayor’s Task Force Contingency to the
2nd Special Events - Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities Budget to Support the MLK
Week of Service Programming to Be Held 1/13/24 Thru 1/20/24 (B.T. 24-016)
(Dillard) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Clark-Murray, Peluso, Carlucci &
Amaro)
10/24/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
11/6/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/14/23
25. 2023-0765 ORD-MC re the Jax Small & Emerging Business Prog; Amend Subpart A
2nd (General Provisions), Subpart B (Program Administration), Subpart C (Program
Support Services; Marketing & Outreach; Disparity Study Update), & Subpart
D (Program Eligibility, Procedures, & Other Requirements), Pt 6 (Jacksonville
Small & Emerging Business Program), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code;
Repealing Sec 7 of Ord 2021-117-E re the Temporary Suspension of the JSEB
Administrator’s Authority to Decertify a JSEB Due to Noncompliance With the
JSEB Prog Eligibility Criterion Pertaining to Personal Net Worth Limitations;
Prov for Codification (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Pittman)
10/24/23 CO Introduced: R, F
11/6/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/14/23
26. 2023-0766 ORD Appropriating $1,813,000 From Gen Fund Operating - Fund Balance to
2nd Prov Funding for the City’s Acquisition of .38± Acre Improved Parcel Located
at 865 Golfair Blvd, Jax, FL (R.E. # 031960-0000) in Council Dist 10, to be
Used as a Community Ctr or Public Bldg; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her
Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver That Certain Real Estate
Purchase Agrmt btwn the City & SBPS 3 JI LLC, a FL Limited Liability
Company, & All Closing & Other Docs Relating Thereto, & to Otherwise Take
All Necessary Action to Effectuate the Purposes of the Agrmt to Purchase the
Subj Property at the Negotiated Purchase Price of $1,800,000; Amend the
24-28 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2023-505-E to Add the Project Entitled
“Brentwood Community Center” & to Reflect this Approp of Funds to the Proj;
Prov for Oversight by the Real Estate Div & Parks, Recreation, & Community
Svcs Dept (B.T. 24-017) (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Carlucci)
10/24/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
11/6/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/14/23
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27. 2023-0767 ORD Approp $3,979,060 from the Marine Fire Station #68 Proj & $2,000,000
2nd from the Fire Station #48 - New Construction Proj to Prov a Contribution of
$5,979,060 to JaxPort to Prov Matching Funding for a Federal Grant Received
by Jaxport to Design, Engineer, and Construct a New Fire Station #48 at Blount
Island; Amend the 24-28 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2023-505-E to Reflect the
Approp of Funds Auth Herein; Amend Ord 2023-504-E, the FY 23-24 Budget
Ord, to Replace Revised Schedule B4 to Reflect the Approp of Funds Auth
Herein; Prov for a Carryover of Funds to FY 24-25; Auth the City to Enter Into
a Funding Agrmt with JaxPort as Further Detailed Therein; Auth the City to
Enter into a Lease Agrmt with JaxPort for the New Fire Station #48 for an
Initial Term of 30 Yrs at a Rate of $1 Per Yr; Prov for Oversight by Finance &
Admin Dept as to the Funding Agrmt; Prov for Oversight by JFRD as to the
Lease Agrmt (B.T. 24-015) (Wilson) (Req of Mayor & Co-Introduced by CMs
Salem White, Gay & Miller)
10/24/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
11/6/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/14/23
28. 2023-0779 RESO Desig 5079 W Beaver St (R.E. # 059273-0000), Jax, FL, in Council Dist
2nd 9, as a Brownfield Area for Environmental Rehab & Economic Dev; Prov for
Notification of Brownfield Site Rehab Agrmt (Teal) (Req of Mayor)
10/24/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
11/6/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearings Pursuant to Sec 376.80, F.S.& Ch 166, F.S. - 11/14/23 &
11/28/23
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Council Auditor’s Office – Bill 2023-755: Project Willow
Developer Name – Project Willow
Project Location – Cold storage facility located on the northwest side of Jacksonville
Incentives Provided –
• $3,500,000 5-year 50% REV Grant
Performance Schedule –
• Completion of improvements no later than 12/31/2026
• Creation of 150 new jobs no later than 12/31/2027
Number of Jobs to be Created – 150 (no wage requirement)
Number of Jobs to be Retained – n/a
Capital Investment – $150,000,000 (new construction and purchase of tangible personal property)
Records Retention/Audit Clause – Yes
Clawback Language –
• In the event reporting requirements are not met in the time period specified in the agreement,
the City will be entitled to withhold disbursement of the REV Grant
• If the Company fails to invest the amounts listed below, the City funding will be reduced by the
corresponding amount:
- Fails to invest at least $150,000,000 by 12/31/26 – REV grant reduced proportionately
- Fails to invest at least $120,000,000 by 12/31/26 – REV grant is terminated and any amounts
paid to the Developer will be repaid to the City
• If the Company fails to create the 150 new jobs and maintain the new jobs for the length of the
REV grant, the REV grant payment in that year will be reduced proportionately
• In any year that the Company fails to maintain at least 120 new jobs, the REV grant will be
forfeited for that year
OED has calculated an ROI of 4.17 for this project
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
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