Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · August 2, 2021
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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Monday, August 2, 2021
9:30 AM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall
Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and
Safety Committee
Aaron Bowman, Chair
Randy White, Vice Chair
Kevin Carrico
Joyce Morgan
Ju'Coby Pittman - Excused Absence
Brenda Priestly Jackson
Ron Salem, Pharm. D.
Legislative Assistant: Bernadette Smith
Legislative Services Manager: Melanie Wilkes
Asst. Council Auditor: Phillip Peterson
Research Assistant: Richard Distel
Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
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Curry's Emergency Executive Proclamation 2020-005, any member of the public entering
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encourages the use of masks for all employees and visitors, especially when social distancing
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public.
Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
Presentation by Steve Woodard, Emergency Preparedness Division
Attendance:
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2020-0326 RESO Supporting the Passage of a Policy Designating City Hall as a
Contact: “Hit Free Zone,” Training of Employees for an Appropriate Response, &
CM Dennis Posting Signage at City Hall Identifying Propty as a “Hit Free Zone”
Area; Urging Creation of a Pilot Program. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
Dennis)
6/9/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
6/15/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/16/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/23/20 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, R
2. 2020-0584 ORD-MC Creating a New Chapt 79 (Jacksonville City Council Citizen
SUBSTITUTE Review Board), Ord Code; Establishing a New Chapter Creating a
Council-Appointed Citizen Review Board to make Recommendations to
Contact: Council. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Dennis)
CM Dennis 9/22/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
10/5/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/6/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/13/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/13/20
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A proposed substitute was filed with Legislative Services on October 12.
As substituted,
• Revises some of the terminology used in original bill to comport with the terms used
by JSO and correct reference to the Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers’ Bill of
Rights;
• Clarifies that reports, findings and other work product of the CRB are advisory and not
the policy or position of the City of Jacksonville;
• Adds in the qualifications a requirement that a board member not be an attorney who
litigates matters against the City, independent agencies or employees of the City or the
independent agencies;
• Clarifies that CRB actions will not conflict or interfere with active civil or criminal
cases or employment matters; and
• Clarifies there are 14 voting members with terms ending September 30 of the
corresponding year.
3. 2020-0620 ORD-MC Creating a New Part 1 Possession of Twenty Grams or Less
Scrivener's of Cannabis or Paraphernalia), Chapt 606 (Drugs), Ord Code, to Create
A Civil Citation Within the City of Jax Ord. Code for Possession of 20
Contact: Grams or Less of Cannabis or Paraphernalia; Amending Sec. 609.109
CM Dennis (Applicable Chapters and Parts), Chapt. 609, (Code Enforcement
Citations), Ord. Code, to Establish New Class Fines in Schedule “A” for
Violations of Part 1, Chapt. 609 (Code Enforcement Citations), Ord
Code, to Establish New Class of Fines in Schedule “A” for Violations of
Part 1 (Possession of 20 Grams or Less of Cannabis or Paraphernalia),
Chapt. 606 (Drugs), Ord. Code.Providing for Severability. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Dennis)
10/13/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
10/19/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/20/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/27/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt. 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 10/27/20
Scrivener’s
1. Pg. 4, line 26: strike “offices” and insert “offenses”
2. Pg. 5, lines 2-3: strike duplicate language
3. Pg. 5, line 24: insert comma after “effect”
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4. 2021-0079 ORD Approp $1,037,130.00 from FEMA through the State of FL Div of
DEFER Emergency Mgmt. Under the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Prog.
to Fund the Acquisition & Installation of 7 Permanent Generators at 7
At request of Storm Water Pump Station Sites within Duval Cty, Amending the
the Administration 2021-2025 5 Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to Purchase & Install
Permanent Emergency Generators at the Following Locations: Hillman
Dr., Myrtle Ave., Hilly Rd., Bradley Rd., Jessie St., McGrits Creek
Park/Lew Brantley & Sandalwood Canal; Providing for City Oversight by
the Dept. of Public Works, Public Bldgs Div (B.T. 21-038) (Staffopoulos)
(Req of Mayor)
2/9/2021 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
2/16/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/16/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/17/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/23/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 2/23/21
5. 2021-0358 ORD Apv & Auth the CEO of DIA to Execute & Deliver on behalf of the
AMEND City that Certain Dev Agreemnt btwn the DIA & Jax Historic Naval Ship
Association, Inc. (“JHNSA”), for Relocation of Retired Naval Vessel
Contact: USS Orleck (DD-886) to Downtown Jax as a Floating Museum, at the
Steve Kelley Former Jax Shipyard Site on Jax’s Northbank, Said Agreemnt Being for
a 3-Yr Period & Contingent Upon Certain Conditions Precedent Being
Met by JHNSA prior to City’s Entering into 10-Yr License Agreemnt with
JHNSA, together with Two 5-Yr License Renewal Options, Subject to
Mutual Agreemnt of the Parties, for JHNSA to Construct, Operate &
Maintain the Ship Museum; Auth DIA to Amend Dev Agreemnt &
License Agreemnt in accordance with Dev & License Agreemnt Terms
without further Council approval; Providing for Oversight by DIA.
(Sawyer) (Req of DIA)
6/8/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, JWC
6/14/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/15/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/22/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F, JWC
7/20/21 F Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 6/22/21
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AMENDMENT
1. Pg. 2, lines 5 and 12: strike “John’s” and insert “Johns”
2. Place revised agreements on file to:
a. Clarify performance schedule in Development Agreement
b. Correct scrivener’s errors and include performance schedule in the License
Agreement
• Approves Development Agreement and License Agreement with the Jacksonville
Historic Naval Ship Association (JHNSA) to establish the USS Orleck as a ship museum
tourist attraction at the Shipyards property
• JHNSA must meet certain conditions within one year of the Development Agreement
in order to enter into the License Agreement, including providing evidence of funding
necessary to complete the project ($2,656,719)
• Prior to execution of the License Agreement, JHNSA is required to provide a deposit
representing 110% of the estimated cost of removal and disposal of the vessel
• Within six months from the effective date of the License Agreement, JHNSA shall have
completed the museum/ticketing facility and all site work and relocated the vessel to
the pier, and within nine months shall have completed construction of the access ramp
to the vessel and opened the vessel for tours
• The initial license term is for 10 years with two five-year renewals with no license fees
• No City funding is contemplated for this project
6. 2021-0378 ORD-MC Regarding Chapt 116 (Employees & Employee Benefits), Ord
DEFER Code; Amending Secs 116.1401 (Definitions),116.1402 (Special
Committee on Group Health Benefits),116.1403 (Request for Proposal
At request of (RFP) Procedure),116.1404 (Group Health Plan Award) & 116.1406
the Administration (Self-Insurance), Pt 14 (Group Health Plan), Chapt 116 (Employees &
Employee Benefits), Ord Code, to make certain changes to the
composition of the Special Committee on Group Health Benefits, revise
& clarify the role of the Special Committee on Group Health Benefits, &
make certain changes to the request for proposal procedure for the
Group Health Plan. (Davis) (Introduced by CP Hazouri)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
7/19/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/20/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –7/27/21
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7. 2021-0379 ORD Approp $51,000 from the SJCIC Contingency for an expansion to
Scrivener's the JaxCareConnect Prog; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, &
Corp. Secretary to execute & deliver, a 1st amendment to the agreemnt
Contact: btwn the City of Jax & We Care Jax, Inc. for the JaxCareConnect Prog;
CM Boylan Invoking the exception in Sec 126.107 (G), Ord Code, providing for
direct contract with We Care Jax, Inc. Svcs; Providing for Oversight by
the Office of Grants & Contract Compliance. (Sidman) (Introduced by
CM Boylan)(Co-Sponsor CMs Salem,Newby, DeFoor,Priestly
Jackson,White & Carlucci)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
7/19/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/20/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/20/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –7/27/21
Scrivener’s
1. Pg. 1, line 16: insert “for” before “services”
2. Pg. 2, line 10: insert “to be used” before “for”
3. Pg. 2, line 12: strike “Agreement” and insert “First Amendment”
4. Pg. 2, line 17: strike “attached hereto as” and insert “placed”
• Appropriates $51,000 from the Social Justice Committee contingency account to
provide additional funding to We Care Jacksonville Inc. for the JaxCareConnect
Program
• The JaxCareConnect Program was initially approved by Ord. 2021-22-E, which
provided $120,000 to We Care Jacksonville and $20,000 each to six clinics
• The additional funding will be used by We Care Jacksonville to fund an
administrator/marketing coordinator position and back-end website technology
• We Care Jacksonville will be paid monthly on a cost reimbursement basis
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8. 2021-0380 ORD Auth the Borrowing from the City’s Commercial Paper Facility &/or
AMEND Issuance of Fixed-Rate Debt in the Cumulative, not to exceed amt of
$1,500,000, or such lesser amt as determined Pursuant to the
Contact: agreemnt (defined below), & approp thereof to provide funding for the
John Pappas Palm Ave improvemnts; purpose of approp; Amending the 2021-2025 5
Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to provide addn’l funding for the Proj
Requires 2/3 vote entitled “Palm Ave Improvements” (The Project”); Amending
by full Council 2020-504-E, the FY 2021 Budget Ord, to replace the 3rd revised
schedule B4, the FY 20-21 Debt Mgmt Fund Detail, & 2nd Revised
Schedule B4B, the FY 2020-2021 Capital Improvement Projs funded via
borrowing, to auth the borrowing &/or the issuance of debt for the Proj;
Auth the borrowing & approp of funds; Auth the Mayor, or his Designee,
& Corp. Secretary to execute & deliver, for & on behalf of the City, a
public infrastructure Capital Improvemnts Costs Disbursemnt Agreemnt
(“Agreemnt”) for the reconstruction of Palm Ave btwn the City &
Southern Baptist Hospital of Florida, Inc. (The “Developer”), which
agreemnt auths the Developer to provide for the design, engineering,
permitting, construction, engineering & inspection svcs, & construction
of certain improvemnts to Palm Ave on behalf of the City, to be funded
by the City as set forth in the agreemnt, with cost overruns the
responsibility of the Developer; Providing for Oversight by the Public
Works Dept. (B.T. 21-085) (Wilson, IV)(Req of Mayor)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F
7/19/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/19/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/20/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –7/27/21
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AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 3 (Third Revised Schedule B4) to correct labeling
2. Attach Revised Exhibit 4 (Second Revised Schedule B4b) to reflect current year
projects for which borrowing has been authorized and to correct labeling
3. Attach Revised On File (Agreement) to:
a. Include language that Developer is responsible for perpetual maintenance of the
improvements, and
b. Correct scrivener’s
4. Correct scrivener’s within bill
• Ordinance 2019-468-E authorized an agreement between the City and Baptist Hospital
for the reconstruction of Palm Avenue at a cost of $4.9 million with cost overruns the
responsibility of Baptist Hospital
• An additional $1.5 million is being contributed by the City to the cost of the project
through a new agreement due to higher than anticipated construction bids
• Baptist is to be responsible for any shortfall in the amount necessary to complete the
project, as well as perpetual maintenance of the improvements
9. 2021-0382 ORD Approp $300,000 from the SJCIC Contingency to Historic Stanton,
AMEND Inc. Contingency to be used for Bldg Improvemnts at the Historic
Stanton School at 521 W. Ashley St; Oversight by the Dept. of Public
Contact: Works (Sidman) (Introduced by CMs R. Gaffney & Priestly Jackson)
CM Gaffney & (Co-Sponsor CMs Salem,Newby,Boylan
CM Priestly Jackson DeFoor,White,Carlucci,Freeman, Ferraro & Pittman)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
7/19/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/20/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –7/27/21
AMENDMENT
1. Include carryover language
2. Pg. 1, line 30: strike “provide” and insert “establish a”
• Appropriates $300,000 from the Social Justice Committee contingency account to a
designated contingency account for improvements at the Historic Stanton School
• The cost estimate for building improvements provided by Historic Stanton Inc. totals
$9.6 million
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10. 2021-0385 ORD Regarding Septic Tank including drain field (“Septic Tank”) &
Scrivener’s Sewer Connection Grants for “For Profit” businesses & “Not for Profit”
businesses in the NW Jax Economic Developmnt Area; Amending the
Contact: Septic Tank Repair & Replacement & Sewer Connection Grant Prog
CM Priestly Jackson Grant Criteria; Auth the General Counsel to prepare an agreemnt in
accordance with the failing non-residential Septic Tank System Grant
Process; Req that the Public Works Dept. & the OED Oversee the
Grant Process & Prog. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Priestly Jackson)
6/22/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F
7/19/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/19/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/20/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/27/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 –7/27/21
Scrivener’s
Pg. 2, line 10: strike “Northeast” and insert “Northwest”
• The maximum grant award is $30,000
• The available balance of the Septic Tank & Sewer Connection Program is $585,265
11. 2021-0439 ORD MC-Amending Chapt 123 (Public Fees), Pt. 2 (Motion
2nd Photography Production Permits), Secs. 123.203 (Definitions) &
123.205 (Permit Required; Suspension &/or Revocation; Violation), Ord
Code, to Modify & Add Certain Definitions & to Clarify the Requirement
for Production Permits. (McCain, Jr.) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
12. 2021-0443 ORD Approp. $177,745.00 from the Metropolitan Park Maintenance
2nd Subfund (1D4) Fund Balance to be used for Operating & Maintenance
Expenses for Metropolitan Park & its Various Facilities; Purpose of
Approp. (B. T. 21-083) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
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13. 2021-0445 ORD Approp. $1,223,742.31 from the Fire Station #36 Land
2nd Procurement Proj & the Completed Fire Station # 61 Construction Proj
to be used for the Acquisition of Real Property for Construction of the
New Fire Station #22 & New Fire Station # 76; Purpose of Approp;
Amending the 2021-2025 5 yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to Transfer
Funds for the Purchase of Land for Construction of New Fire Station #
22 & #76. (B. T. 21-080) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor
CM Hazouri)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
14. 2021-0446 ORD MC- Creating a New Sec. 111.394 (Mental Health Offender
2nd Program Trust Fund),Pt 3 (Public Safety & Courts), Chapt 111 (Special
Revenue & Trust Accts), Ord Code, to Receive All Donations, Monetary
Gifts, Contributions, Sponsorship Monies, & Other Related Monies to
Provide Funding for the Mental Health Offender Program; Providing
Codification Instructions. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Salem)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
15. 2021-0447 ORD Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp. Secretary to Execute
2nd & Deliver that Certain 3rd Amendmnt to the Purchase Agreemnt btwn
the City of Jax & the Vestcor Family Foundation, Inc., to Provide an
Addn’l $270,392.80 in Escrow Funds to Cover to Complete the On-Site
Ash Remediation Proj on Properties at 2100 & 2039 Forest St, Jax, FL
as Required for Compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency Consent Order Governing said properties. (Staffopoulos) (Req
of the Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
16. 2021-0448 ORD MC- Amending Sec. 37.102 (Unclassified Appts), Pt 1
2nd (Organization), Chapt 37 (Office of the Sheriff), Ord Code, to increase
the number of Asst Div Chiefs the Sheriff is allowed to Appoint;
Amending Sec. 17.06 (Applicability of Civil Svc System to Employees of
Consolidated Government) of Article 17 (Civil Svc) of the Charter of the
City of Jax to update Civil Svc Exemptions; Providing for Codification
Instructions; Req Approval by Majority Plus One Vote of Council
Members Present.(Granat) (Req of the Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
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17. 2021-0449 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, of his Designee, & Corp Secretary to
2nd Execute & Deliver Global Amendmnt One to Economic Developmnt
Agreemnts btwn the City of Jax (“City”) & those businesses set forth on
Exhibit 1 attached hereto, Amending the Agreemnts set forth on Exhibit
1 attached hereto to permit certain Geographical Conditions for
Incentives Granted in the Agreemnts to be Fulfilled by Employees
Working Remotely due to COVID-19 who resided in the Metropolitan
Statistical Area (Comprised of Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau & Baker
County); Req backup documentation to be provided to the OED.
(Dillard) (Req of the Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
18. 2021-0452 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Secretary to
2nd Execute & Deliver that Certain Amended & Restated Lease Agreement
(The “Lease”) btwn the City of Jax & Jax Arboretum & Botanical
Gardens, Inc. (“Arboretum”) for Lease to Arboretum of Certain Property
& Improvemnts at 1445 Millcoe Rd, Jax, FL 32225 (RE# 161281-0010)
(The “Property”) for the Continued Developmnt, Operation &
Maintenance of an Arboretum & Gardens on the Property for the Benefit
of the Public for a Term Commencing on the Effective Date of the
Lease through 4/30/2051;Providing for Oversight by the Dept. of Parks,
Recreation & Community Svcs. (Staffopoulos) (Req of the Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
19. 2021-0453 ORD Making Certain Findings, & Apv & Auth the Chief Executive Officer
2nd of the Downtown Investment Authority, of her Designee, to Execute a
Redevelopment Agreemnt (“Agreement ”) btwn the City of Jax (“City”),
the DIA & Laura Trio, LLC (“Developer”), to Support the Renovation &
Rehabilitation by Developer of the Bldgs known Generally as the Marble
Bank Bisbee, & FL Life Insurance Bldg, located Generally at the Corner
of Laura & Forsyth Streets (Collectively, the “Project”); Auth 3
Downtown Preservation & Revitalization Prog (“DPRP”) Loans, in an
Aggregate Amount not to Exceed $24,674,300, to the Developer in
Connection with the Proj, to be Approp by Subsequent Legislation;
Designating the DIA as Contract Monitor for the Agreemnt; Providing
for Oversight of the Proj by the DIA; Auth the Execution of all Docs
Relating to the above Agreemnt & Transactions, & Auth Technical
Changes to the Docs.(Sawyer) (Req of DIA)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
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20. 2021-0455 ORD Approp $2,000,000.00 from the Tree Protection & Related
2nd Expenses Trust Fund, Fund 15304, for the Level 2 County-Wide Prog to
Provide Tree Planting on Public Land in Duval County Suggested by
Individuals, Groups, or Council Members; Apv , & Req the Mayor. Of his
Designee, to Direct the Dept. of Public Works to Continue to Administer
the Prog in Accordance with the Criteria herein Provided; Providing
Carryover of Funds into Subsequent FY’s. (Grandin)(Introduced by CM
Salem)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
21. 2021-0456 ORD MC- Making Certain Findings, & Auth Hospital Special
2nd Assessments to Finance the Non-Federal Share of the State of FL
Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Hospital Directed Payment Prog;
Providing the Nature of Improvemnts; Providing that the Assessmnts will
offset Non-Federal Share for Medicaid Payments Made to Hospitals
Serving Medicaid Beneficiaries; Providing a Method of Computation;
Providing a Procedure for Collection of the Assessments; Identifying
the Lands to be Assessed; Providing for Determination of Costs;
Creating a New Chapt 491 (Local Provider Participation Fund) Title XIII
(Health Code), Ord Code.
(Bowles) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
22. 2021-0457 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Secretary to
2nd Execute & Deliver an Air Rights Easement, Granting to 234A, LLC
(“Grantee”) an Aerial Easement Over a Portion of the City’s Vystar
Veterans Memorial Arena Property & Over a Portion of the A. Philip
Randolph Blvd. r/w Extending from the 2nd Floor of the Bldg at 234 A.
Philip Randolph Blvd., the Current Location of “That Bar at the Arena”,
to Allow for Grantee’s Construction of a Balcony on 2 Sides of the Bldg
& Related Support Improvemnts w/in the Easement Area; Providing for
Oversight of Conveyance & Execution of the Air rights Easement by the
Dept. of Public Works, Real Estate Div, with Ongoing Oversight &
Maintenance of the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena Property by the
Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept., & Oversight &
Maintenance of the A. Philip Randolph Blvd. r/w by the Dept. of Public
Works, r/w Stormwater Maintenance Div, with Input from the DIA as
Approp.
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
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23. 2021-0458 ORD Reallocating $3,865,827.00 in Community Dev Block Grant
2nd (CDBG) Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act Funds
Previously Approp in Ord 2020-735-E & Auth the Transfer of said Funds
to the Correct Subfund Acct;Purpose of Approp. (B.T. 21-078)
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
24. 2021-0459 ORD Making Certain Findings, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, to
EMERGENCY Execute a 2nd Amended & Restated Redevelopmnt Agreemnt (“2nd
Amended Redevelopmnt Agreemnt”) Among the City of Jax (“City”), the
AMEND DIA, & Axis Hotels LLC (“Developer”), to Support the Renovation by
Developer of the Ambassador Hotel Bldg at 420 N. Julia St., in the
Contact: Northbank Downtown Community Redevelopmnt Area (“Project”);
Steve Kelley Designating the DIA as Contract Monitor for the 2nd Amended
Redevelopmnt Agreemnt; Providing for City Oversight of the Project by
the Dept. of Public Works & the DIA; Auth the Execution of all Docs
relating to the above Agreemnt & Transactions, & Auth Technical
Changes to the Docs; Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage.
(Sawyer) (Req of DIA)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
AMENDMENT
Clarify extension of performance schedule can be made for a period of up to six months
with DIA Board approval
• Requires Developer to commence construction by 7/31/21
• Extends project completion date from 5/2/22 to 12/31/22
• Authorizes the DIA Board the ability to extend the completion date for up to six
months
• All other deal components remain the same
• Developer has $35,657.23 in outstanding taxes due on two adjacent properties to this
development as of 7/29/21
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25. 2021-0460 ORD MC-Regarding Pt 1 (Certificate of Public Convenience &
2nd Necessity),Chapt 380, (Solid Waste Mgmt), Ord Code; Amending Sec.
380.102 (Definitions), Ord Code, to Include Definitions for Construction
& Demolition Waste Reduction Facility & Non-Presorted Construction &
Demolition Debris; Amending Sec. 380.104 ( Initial Application for
Certificate; Fee; Proof of Financial Ability) to Include Construction &
Demolition Waste Reduction Facility as a Type of Facility; Amending
Sec.380.108 (Operation of Solid Waste Disposal or Mgmnt Facility),
Ord Code, to add Minimum Recycling Requirements for Construction &
Demolition Debris Waste Reduction Facilities beginning in 2022.
(Johnston)(Introduced by CM Ferraro)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
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26. 2021-0463 ORD Making Certain Findings & Approp $30,000,000 in Coronavirus
2nd Relief, Fiscal Recovery & Critical Capital Projects Funds from the U.S.
Dept of Treasury in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act of
2021 (the “ARP Act”) to Support Continued COVID-19 Response Efforts
& Immediate Economic Stabilization & to Replace Lost Public Sector
Revenue; Auth Various Disbursements of ARP Act Funding including:
(1) $8,000,000 to Jax Port Authority (“JAXPORT”) to Offset Economic
Harm & Lost Revenue from Business Interruption due to COVID-19; (2)
$8,300,000 to City’s Citywide Special Recreation Facilities Acct to
Offset Economic Harm & Lost Revenue from Business Interruption due
to COVID-19 at City-Owned Sports & Entertainment Facilities managed
by ASM Global Enterprises, Inc. (“ASM”); (3) $6,200,000 to be divided
among the Cities of Jax Beach, Atlantic Beach & Neptune Beach & the
Town of Baldwin, as Provided Herein, to Offset Economic Harm & Lost
Revenue due to COVID-19 & eligible expenses under the ARP Act; (4)
$1,000,000 to Edward Waters College, Inc. for COVID-19 Vaccination
Education & Outreach Services; (5) $6,500,000 to be placed in a
Contingency Fund for Future Approp in accordance with the ARP Act;
Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute &
Deliver the following: (1) an Interlocal Agreemnt w/ JAXPORT, (2) an
Amendmnt to the Facilities Managemnt Contract w/ ASM, (3) Interlocal
Agreemnts w/ the Cities of Jax Beach, Atlantic Beach & Neptune Beach
& the Town of Baldwin, & (4) an Agreemnt w/ Edward Waters College,
Inc.; Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107 (G) (Exemptions), Pt 1
(General Regulations), Chapt 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to
Allow for a Direct Contract w/ Edward Waters College, Inc.; Providing
For Oversight by the Finance & Administration Dept; Providing a
Carryover of Funds from Yr to Yr until such ARP Act Funds are
expended or lapse, & providing that any ARP Act Grant Funding not
expended pursuant to this Ord by 9/30/22 shall revert to the Fund of
Origin for Re-Appropriation for Auth Expenditures under the terms of
the ARP Act; Providing for Compliance w/ Applicable ARP Act Grant
Funding Requiremnts. (B.T. 21-094) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 8/10/21
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27. 2021-0474 RESO Upon an Acknowledgment of Due Authorization & the Making of
2nd Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jax Housing Finance Authority
Of Its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Lofts at Cathedral), Series
2021, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $20,500,000 for
the Purpose of Financing all or a Portion of the Costs Related to the
Acquisition, Construction & Rehabilitation of a Multifamily Residential
Housing Facility for Persons or Families of Low, Middle or Moderate
Income, Located at 325 and 327 E. Duval St Jax, Duval County, FL,
32202, & to be Commonly Known as “Lofts at Cathedral Apartments”;
Determining Credit not being pledged. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
28. 2021-0475 RESO Upon an Acknowledgment of Due Authorization & the Making of
2nd Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jax Housing Finance Authority
Of Its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Sable Palms Apartments),
Series 2021, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed
$36,500,000 for the Purpose of Financing all or a Portion of the Costs
Related to the Acquisition & Rehabilitation of a Multifamily Residential
Housing Facility for Persons or Families of Low, Middle or Moderate
Income, Located at 2150 Emerson St. Jax, Duval County, FL, 32207, &
to be Commonly Known as “Sable Palms Apartments”; Determining
Credit not being pledged. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
29. 2021-0476 RESO Upon an Acknowledgment of Due Authorization & the Making of
2nd Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jax Housing Finance Authority
Of Its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Pine Grove Apartments),
Series 2021, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed
$28,590,000 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, Located at
Powers Ave and Toledo Rd, Jax, Duval County, FL, 32217, & to be
Commonly Known as “Pine Grove Apartments”; Determining Credit not
Being Pledged. (Hodges) (Req of JHFA)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
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30. 2021-0477 RESO Upon an Acknowledgement of Due Authorization & the Making
2nd of Findings, Approving the Issuance by the Jax Housing Authority of its
Homeowner Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, in an Aggregate
Face Amount Not to Exceed $100,000,000 for the Purpose of
Purchasing Mortgage Loans originated by Participating Local Lending
Institutions to Finance the Purchase or Rehabilitation of New or Existing
Owner-Occupied Single-family Residences situated within Duval
County, Florida, by Persons or Families of Low, Moderate or Middle
Income, or Purchasing Securities from a Master Servicer Evidencing
Interests in or Backed by a Pool of such Mortgage Loans, including,
without Limitation, Securities Guaranteed by the Federal Government or
Agencies thereof (the “Project”) or for the Purpose of Refunding
Portions of Previously Issued Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds to
thereby make Funds Available for the Financing of the Project;
Authorizing the Submission of a Request for a Private Activity Bond
Volume Cap Allocation; Determining Credit not being pledged.
(Hodges) (Req of JHFA)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
31. 2021-0496 ORD Making Certain Findings & Apv & Auth the Mayor of his Designee
2nd & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver: (1) A Redevelopmnt Agreemnt
(“Agreemnt”) btwn the City of Jax & Johnson Commons LLC
(“Developer”), which Agreemnt Provides for the Construction by
Developer of a Minimum of 91 Townhomes, a Stand-Alone Bldg
including a Minimum of $10,000 Sq Ft of Ground Level Retail Space,
Improvemnts to Lift Ev’ry Voice Park (“Park”), & Improvemnts to the
Lavilla Heritage trail (“Trail”), a Segment of the Emerald Trail, as Well as
a $150,000 Cash Contribution to each the Park, within the Northbank
Downtown Community Redevelopmnt Area (The “Project”); (2) a
Quitclaim Deed Conveying Approx 3.45 Acres of City-Owned Land at
the Intersection of Lavilla Ctr Dr (F/K/A Johnson St) & Houston St, Jax,
FL, to the Developer for $1.00; (3) Related Agreemnts & Closing Docs
as described in the Agreemnt, & otherwise to take all necessary action
to effectuate the purposes of the Ageemnt; Designating the DIA as
Contract Monitor; Providing for Oversight of the Proj by the dept of
Public Works.(Dist 7- R. Gaffney) (Dillard)(Req of DIA)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
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32. 2021-0499 ORD MC-Regarding Chapt 28 (Parks, Recreation, & Community Svcs),
2nd Ord Code, & Chapt 55 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ord Code;
Amending Chapt 28(Parks, Recreation, & Community Svcs), Pt 1
(General), Sec. 28.103 (Powers); Functions & Duties of Director), Ord
Code; Creating a New Sec. 55.117 (Direct Contracts with Downtown
Vision, Inc.), Pt 1 (Downtown Investment Authority), Chapt
55(Downtown Investment Authority), Ord Code; Providing for
Codification Instructions.(Hodges) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –8/10/21
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held August 16, 2021.
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