Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · September 7, 2021
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Marked
Tuesday, September 7, 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
Brenda Priestly Jackson
Ron Salem, Pharm. D.
Legislative Services Manager: Bernadette Smith
Asst. Council Auditor: Phillip Peterson
Research Assistant: Richard Distel
Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
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If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter
considered at such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
• Department of Health Update - Dr. Bari and Tawanda Washington
• Mortgage and Rent Assistance Program Update - Stephanie Burch
Attendance:
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2020-0326 RESO Supporting the Passage of a Policy Designating City Hall as a
DEFER “Hit Free Zone,” Training of Employees for an Appropriate Response, &
Posting Signage at City Hall Identifying Propty as a “Hit Free Zone”
At request of Area; Urging Creation of a Pilot Program. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
CM Dennis 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
DEFER Review Board), Ord Code; Establishing a New Chapter Creating a
Council-Appointed Citizen Review Board to make Recommendations to
At request of 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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3. 2020-0620 ORD-MC Creating a New Part 1 Possession of Twenty Grams or Less
DEFER 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
At request of 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
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
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5. 2021-0378 ORD-MC Regarding Chapt 116 (Employees & Employee Benefits), Ord
Scrivener's Code; Amending Secs 116.1401 (Definitions),116.1402 (Special
Committee on Group Health Benefits),116.1403 (Request for Proposal
Contact: (RFP) Procedure),116.1404 (Group Health Plan Award) & 116.1406
Diane Moser/ (Self-Insurance), Pt 14 (Group Health Plan), Chapt 116 (Employees &
Joey Greive 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
Scrivener’s
1. Pg. 1, line 27: strike comma after “14”
2. Pg. 2, line 17: insert “Department” after “Services”
Following employee dissatisfaction with the selection of the insurance carrier for
employee group health insurance in 2002, Council reviewed the process and heard from
employees, retirees and the administration about how effectively the process worked .
As a result of those hearings, a Special Committee on Group Health Benefits was
created to review the RFPs before issuance, review the responses received from
insurance companies, and recommend to the Mayor and Council the best plan(s) for
adoption.
• Changes timeframe for City Council review of the group health RFP from 30 to 15 days
• Strikes requirement that the Finance and Administration Department provide a written
advisory report to City Council before awarding or contracting with any vendor for
group health benefits
• Revises membership of the Special Committee on Group Health Benefits to 1) remove
one exempt status employee and 2) include the Director of Employee Services and
Director of Finance and Administration (or designees) instead of two representatives
from the Finance and Administration Department
• Changes purpose of the Committee:
- From: Reviewing and making recommendations to the group health RFP and
reviewing responses to the RFP and making recommendations on proposals
- To: Convening to receive semiannual updates from Employee Services on the group
health plan
• Changes department responsible for developing the group health RFP from Finance
and Administration to Employee Services
• Sunshine Laws will no longer apply to this Committee
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6. 2021-0439 ORD-MC Amending Chapt 123 (Public Fees), Pt. 2 (Motion
Scrivener's Photography Production Permits), Secs. 123.203 (Definitions) &
123.205 (Permit Required; Suspension &/or Revocation; Violation), Ord
Contact: Code, to Modify & Add Certain Definitions & to Clarify the Requirement
Kirk Wendland for Production Permits. (McCain, Jr.) (Req of Mayor)
7/27/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
Scrivener's
Pg. 2, line 6: strike comma after "surrounding"
• Updates Municipal Code language regarding motion photography
• Creates requirement for a permit for film or photography within state or local publicly
owned or controlled sites, facilities, or right-of-way within the City with certain
exceptions
7. 2021-0443 ORD Approp. $177,745.00 from the Metropolitan Park Maintenance
Contact: Subfund (1D4) Fund Balance to be used for Operating & Maintenance
Daryl Joseph 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
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
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8. 2021-0449 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, of his Designee, & Corp Secretary to
Contact: Execute & Deliver Global Amendmnt One to Economic Developmnt
Kirk Wendland 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
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
• Authorizes execution of a Global Amendment to Economic Development Agreements
related to the creation of jobs at certain locations to allow for remote working of those
jobs for calendar years 2020 and 2021 (if such employee filling the job resides within
the Metropolitan Statistical Area)
9. 2021-0452 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Secretary to
Contact: Execute & Deliver that Certain Amended & Restated Lease Agreement
Daryl Joseph (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
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
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10. 2021-0460 ORD-MC Regarding Pt 1 (Certificate of Public Convenience &
Contact: Necessity),Chapt 380, (Solid Waste Mgmt), Ord Code; Amending Sec.
CM Ferraro 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
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/10/21
• Will allow facilities accepting and recycling construction and demolition waste to
operate at a minimum recycling percentage of 20% starting in 2022, rather than the
currently required 85% for 2022
11. 2021-0499 ORD- MC Regarding Chapt 28 (Parks, Recreation, & Community Svcs),
Contact: Ord Code, & Chapt 55 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ord Code;
Lori Boyer 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
8/2/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/10/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –8/10/21
• Amends the Municipal Code to enable DIA and the Parks Department to execute
agreements with Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI) related to activities, programs, and
services in the Downtown area without going through the standard procurement
process for such services
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12. 2021-0545 ORD- MC Amending Sec 34.203 (A) (Jax Housing & Community
Development Commission; Commission Members), Pt 2 (Housing &
Community Development Div), Chapt 34 (Neighborhoods Dept), Ord
Code, to Clarify the Term of the City Council Member Appt to a 1Yr
term; Appt Council Member DeFoor as a Member of the Jax Housing &
Community Development Commission, as a Locally Elected Official,
Pursuant to Chapt 34, Ord Code, & Sec 420.9076, F.S., for a 1st Term
Exp. 6/30/22. (Sidman)(Introduced by CP Newby)
8/10/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
8/16/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/17/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/24/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/24/21
• Appoints Council Member DeFoor to the Jacksonville Housing and Community
Development Commission (JHCDC) for a term ending June 30, 2022
• Amends Ordinance Code Sec. 34.203 to clarify the Council Member appointment to the
JHCDC will be for a term of one year to coincide with the term of the appointing Council
President
13. 2021-0547 ORD Adopted Pursuant to the City’s Police Powers & Home Rule
Contact: Authority; Directing the Office of General Counsel & the JSO to
CM Carlucci & Investigate, Determine & Abate, if necessary, by all Legal Means
CM Carrico Available, Public Nuisance Conditions Associated with the Property &
Uses at 3225 Southside Blvd., Operating as Mascaras Gentleman’s
Club. (Teal)(Introduced by CMs Carlucci & Carrico)
8/10/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS
8/16/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/24/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/24/21
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14. 2021-0549 ORD Approp $400,000.00 in Grant Funds from the FL Dept of Children
AMEND & Families, & Approp $85,000.00 from KHA as a Partial Local Match, to
Implement the Criminal Justice, Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Contact: Reinvestment Grant Prog to Increase Public Safety & Improve the
Mike Weinstein Accessibility & Effectiveness of Treatment Svcs for Juveniles Suffering
from Mental Illness, Substance Abuse Disorders, or Co-Occurring
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Disorders, & who are in, or at Risk of
Entering, the Criminal or Juvenile Justice Systems, for the 1st Yr of the
3 Yr Grant Term beginning 7/1/2021 through 6/30/2022;Amending 5th
Revised Schedule M to Ordinance 2020-511-E; Invoking the Exception
to Sec 126.107 (G), Ord Code, with Respect to Svcs to be Provided by
Managed Access to Child Health, Inc.; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his
Designee, & the Corp Secretary, &/or the Chief Executive Officer of the
KHA, to Execute & Deliver a Contract with Managed Access to Child
Health, Inc. for the Provision of Professional Svcs Necessary for Local
Implementation & Expansion of the Prog; Waiving the Requirements of
Sec 77.111 (A) (Provider Contracts), Chapt 77 (KHA), Ord Code, to
Exempt the Svcs to be Provided by Managed Access to Child Health,
Inc. from Competitive Procurement; Oversight by the KHA. (B. T.
21-092) (Staffopoulos)(Req of Mayor)
8/10/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
8/16/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/17/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/17/21 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/24/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/24/21
AMENDMENT
1. Increase appropriation to include in-kind match of $315,000
2. Attach Revised Exhibit 4 to attach corrected Schedule M
• Appropriates $800,000 (grant funding of $400,000 and City match of $400,000) for the
first year of a 3-year Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse
Reinvestment grant
• City match of $400,000 consists of $85,000 cash match and $315,000 in-kind match
• Waives the requirement in Sec. 77.111(a) that KHA provider contracts shall be
competitively procured under Chapter 126, Ordinance Code, via an evaluated bid
process in order to direct contract with Managed Access for Child Health to provide
program services
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15. 2021-0550 ORD Establishing a Neighborhood Assessment Prog (NAP) for the
DEFER Richmond Shadowlawn Neighborhood for Underground Power &
Communications Improvements, Pursuant to Chapt 714 (Neighborhood
Due to required Assessment Progs), Pt 3 (Underground Power & Communications Prog
advertisement Area), Ord Code; Identifying JEA for NAP Proj Performance; Expressing
of Public Hearing Intent to use the Uniform Method for Non-Ad Valorem Assessments,
Pursuant to Sec 197.3632 (3) (a), F.S.; Directing Distribution of the
Ordinance by Legislative Svcs. (Bowles)(Introduced by CM DeFoor)
8/10/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU
8/16/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/16/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/24/21 CO Read 2nd and Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to F.S. Sec. 197.3632(3) (a) – 9/14/21
16. 2021-0553 ORD Approp $1,162,600.00 from Duval County Tax Collector
Contact: Investment Pool Earnings to Provide Funding for Build-Out Costs to
Sherry Hall Outfit Approx 6,656 Sq. Ft. of Space to Serve as the Duval County Tax
Collector’s New Soutel Branch; Purpose of Approp; Providing for
Carryover of Funds into FY 2021-2022; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his
Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver that Certain Lease
Agreemnt btwn Jax Plaza 1 LLC (“Landlord”) & the City of Jax
(“Tenant”) , to Lease Approx 6,656 Sq. Ft. of Space at the Property at
4750 Soutel Dr., Jax, FL 32208 (R.E. # 037568-0000), for an Initial
Term beginning on the Lease Commencement Date & Ending 9/30/27,
with Options to renew for up to 3 Addn’l Terms of 5 Yrs, at an Initial
Rental Rate of $6,656.00 per month, with 2% Annual Increases
thereafter; Oversight of Lease Acquisition & Execution by the Real
Estate Div of the Dept of Public Works, & thereafter by the Duval
County Tax Collector’s Office. (B.T. 21-095) (Dist 10-Priestly Jackson)
(Staffopoulos)(Req of Mayor)
8/10/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
8/16/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/17/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/24/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/24/21
• The total cost of improvements is $1,329,000, of which $166,400 will be paid for by the
landlord, as explained below:
o $1,259,000 for build out and installation of security, network & operations
equipment
o $50,000 for testing equipment, chairs and cabinetry
o $20,000 to facilitate the move to the new location
• The annual lease amount is approximately 10% lower the current rate at the Gateway
location
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17. 2021-0583 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp Secretary to
2nd Execute & Deliver, that certain Declaration of Restrictive Covenant btwn
the City of Jax & the FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, to Place
Land Use Restrictions on Property known as the Pine Forest Pond
Facility, located near the Intersection of Grant Rd & Johnson Ave, Jax,
FL & any other docs necessary to effectuate the purposes of the
restrictive covenant. (West) (Introduced by CP Newby at the Req of
Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
18. 2021-0590 ORD Approp $991,201.00 in Grant Funds from the U.S. Dept of Health
2nd & Human Svcs, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Svcs Admin, to KHA
for Implementation of the Resiliency in Communities after Stress &
Trauma Prog, for the 1st Yr of the 5Yr Grant Term Beginning 9/30/21
through 9/29/22; Amending the 6th Revised Schedule M to Ord
2020-511-E; Invoking the Exception to Sec. 126.107 (G), Ord Code,
with Respect to Svcs to be Provided by Managed Access to Child
Health, Inc.; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp
Secretary, &/or the Chief Executive Officer of KHA, to Execute & Deliver
a Contract with Managed Access to Child Health, Inc. for the Provision
of Professional Svcs for the Recast Prog; Waiving the Requirements of
Sec 77.111 (A) (Provider Contracts), Chapt 77 (KHA), Ord Code, to
Exempt the Svcs to be Provided by Managed Access to Child Health,
Inc. from Competitive Procurement; Oversight by the KHA. (B. T.
21-107) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
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19. 2021-0591 ORD-MC Concerning the Authority of the Board of Library Trustees
2nd (Board); Amend Chapt 90 (Board of Library Trustees), Sec 90.102
(Authority of Board), Ord Code, to Create a New Subsection (C) to Auth
the Board to Apv & Execute, for & on behalf of the City of Jax,
Non-Financial Memoranda of Understanding (MOUS) with the Library’s
Affinity Groups (Friends of the Library & Foundations Established to
Support the Library’s Progs & Svcs), Not-For Profit Orgs, Government
Agencies, & Other Libraries Together with all Amendments thereto for
the Purposes of Enhancing, Expanding, or Improving Library Svcs or to
Provide Training or Professional Development Activities without further
City Council Authorization, Provided However, such Agreemnts (1) Do
Not Require Addnt’l Funding from the City, (2) Do Not Require the City
to Indemnify or Hold Harmless a 3rd Party Beyond Existing Statutory &
Common Law Obligations,(3) Provide for termination at will upon 90 day
Notice Clauses, (4) Contain, Near the Signature Block, Reference to
New Subsection (C) as the Authority for the Board to make & execute
same, (5)Are Reviewed & Apvd as to Form by the Office of General
Counsel, & (6) are maintained by the Office of General Counsel in the
Form of a Fully Signed Executed Copy or Duplicate Original Thereof.
(McCain) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
20. 2021-0592 ORD-MC Regarding Host Fees & Associated Solid Waste Rates for
2nd Disposal; Amend Chapt123 (Public Fees), Pt 1 (In General), Sec
123.102 (Fees Established), Ord Code & Chapt 380 (Solid Waste
Mgmt), Pt 3 (Garbage Disposal), Sec 380.303 (Rates for Disposal), Ord
Code, to Update Solid Waste Rates for Disposal & Host Fees Collected
by the City; Amend Chapt 380 (Solid Waste Mgmt.), Pt 4 (Resource
Recovery Prog), Sec 380.405 (Host Fee; Distribution Formula; Late
Charge for Delinquent Payment), Ord Code; Amend City of Jax Fees at
Http://www.coj.net/fees to Modify Certain Dept. of Public Works Host
Fee Charges; Providing for a Directive to the Legislative Svcs Div. to
Circulate Enacted Legislation to the Webmaster for Immediate Update
of Fees Online; Providing for Codification Instructions. (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
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21. 2021-0593 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver for &
2nd on behalf of the City, that Certain Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease
Modification (BOT File # 160336982) btwn the City of Jax, the Board of
Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of FL, &
Palms Fish Camp Restaurant LLC, which modifies the existing Lease
Originally Auth by Ord 2009-459-E to Increase the Sq Footage, to
Change the Allowable Number of Boat Slips & Description of Use, to
Include Palms Fish Camp Restaurant LLC as a Lessee (Commercial
Tenant) of the Property, & to Reflect a Change in Upland Ownership;
Providing for Cont’d Oversight of the Lease & Docking Facility by the
Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept.
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced:NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
22. 2021-0594 ORD Approp $275,000.00 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust
2nd Fund for Donations to North FL Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America
($10,000.00), the Parent Help Ctr, Inc. ($20,000.00), 1st Coast Crime
Stoppers, Inc. ($23,000.00) FL Crime Prevention Assoc. Inc.
($1,000.00), & the National Law Enforcement Memorial & Museum
($1,000.00), 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 $12,500.00 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 $7,500.00 from
the Fund to the Police Explorers Trust Fund for the Jax Sheriff’s Police
Explorer Post, & Approp $200,000.00 to Procure & Install Security
Fencing at Various Jax Sheriff’s Office Facilities; Purpose of Approp;
Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & the Corp Secretary to
Execute & Deliver on behalf of the City, Misc Appropriations
Agreements btwn the City of Jax & North FL Council, Inc., Boy Scouts
of America, The Parent Help Ctr, Inc., & 1st Coast Crime Stoppers,
Inc., City Oversight by the JSO. (B.T. 21-103)(Staffopoulos) (Introduced
by CP Newby at Req of Sheriff)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
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23. 2021-0596 ORD Approp $1,299,317.00 Office of Justice Progs Grant from the U.S.
EMERGENCY Dept of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Dept’s FY
2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Prog, to Fund a
AMEND Broad range of Activities Aimed at Preventing, Preparing for, &
Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Purpose of Approp;
Contact: Providing Carryover of Funds to FY 2021-2022; Apv & Auth the Mayor,
Kendra Mervin of his Designee, & the Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver Agreemnts
with Changing Homelessness, Inc. & Local Initiatives Support
Corporation; Invoking the Exception of Sec 126.107 (G), Pt 1 (General
Regulations, Chapt 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Direct
Contract with Changing Homelessness, Inc. & Local Initiatives Support
Corporation, for the Provision of Svcs related to the Prog; Oversight by
the Office of Grant & Contract Compliance; Req 1 Cycle Emergency
Passage.(B.T. 21-099) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req
of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
AMENDMENT
1. Correct scrivener’s error
2. Update carryover language to fiscal year 22/23
3. Attach revised Exhibits 3 and 4 (Scope of Services) to clarify funds will be paid on a
reimbursement basis and update budget for LISC (include administrative fee
percentage and correct footing error)
The Office of Grant and Contract Compliance has applied and been awarded an
extension of the grant period through January 31, 2023
Grant allocates funding to:
- $400,000 to Changing Homelessness for case management, move-in and transitional
housing assistance
- $494,136 to Local Initiatives Support Corporation for case management and financial
literacy and education counseling services
- $333,199 for cleaning and disinfecting supplies for various JSO facilities
- $71,982 for purchase of computer equipment and software
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24. 2021-0597 ORD Approp $25,000 from the NW Office of Economic Development
2nd (OED) Fund- Professional Svcs Acct to the NW Office of Economic
Development Fund-Subsidies & Contributions to private Org Acct for the
Purpose of Providing a Grant to Overflow Health Alliance, Inc. in the
Up-to Amt of $25,000.00 to Provide Funding for the Purchase of Addnt’l
Food Inventory & Necessary Upgrades to the Ceiling & Air Conditioning
System of the Making Ends Meat Grocery Store, a Community-Based
Store which Serves as a Source of Affordable, Healthy Food Options &
Provides Access to Food, Svcs for the Elderly, & Educational Sessions
for the Preparation of Healthy Foods; Providing Carryover of Funds into
Subsequent FY’s until such Funds are Expended or Lapse According to
the Agreemnt; Apv & Auth Execution of the Inventory Funding Agreemnt
btwn the City of Jax & Overflow Health Alliance, Inc. & other Docs by
the Mayor,of his Designee, & the Corp Secretary; Auth Approval of
Technical Amendmnts; Oversight by the OED.(B. T. 21-125) (McCain)
(Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
25. 2021-0599 ORD Approp $2,532,308.00 from the City of Jax General Fund-General
2nd Svc Dist Fund Balance Recaptured from the 2020-2021 FY &
Transferring $724,786.00 to the KHA Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Svcs Admin (“SAMHUSA’) High-Fidelity Wraparound Svcs & Integrated
Care Coordination for Children & Youth Prog Grant Fund Acct to
Reconcile a 2017 Accting Error, & Transferring the Remaining
$1,807.522.00 to KHA’s Out-of-School Time Essential Svc Catergory
Acct to Provide Expanded Afterschool, Summer, & Learning Recovery
Programs for Students Impacted by the COVID-19;Providing Carryover
of Funds to FY 2021-2022.(B. T. 21-106) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by
CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
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26. 2021-0600 ORD Approp $ 3,295,342.00 Grant from the U.S. Dept of Health &
EMERGENCY Human Svcs to Fund the Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance
Equitable Responses to COVID-19 in Jax Health Zone 1 Prog;Providing
Contact: for Carryover of Funds to FY 2022-2023; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his
Kendra Mervin Designee & the Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver Agreemnts with (1)
Health Planning Council of NE FL Inc., (2) The 8th & Whitner Group,
LLC, & (3) Edward Waters University, Inc.; Invoking the Exception of
Sec 126.107 (G), Pt 1 (General Regulations, Chapt 126 (Procurement
Code), Ord Code, to Direct Contract with Health Planning Council of NE
FL, Inc., The 8th & Whitner Group, LLC, & Edward Waters University,
Inc., for the Provision for Oversight by the Office of Grant & Contract
Compliance; Req 1 Cycle Emergency Passage.(B.T. 21-109)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
Grant runs through 6/30/23 with funding allocation of:
- $2,517,687 to Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida, Inc. for oversight and
administration of the program and procurement of contractual services from partner
agencies
- $50,000 to The Eighth & Whitner Group, LLC for marketing and community relations
services in support of the program
- $227,655 to Edward Waters University for services in support of the program through
EWU's Center for the Prevention of Health Disparities
- $500,000 for a media campaign
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held September 20, 2021.
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
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