Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · August 14, 2023
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Marked
Monday, August 14, 2023
9:30 AM
Council Chamber
1st Floor, City Hall
Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety
Committee
Michael Boylan, Chair
Will Lahnen, Vice Chair
Matt Carlucci
Tyrona Clark-Murray - Excused
Terrance Freeman
Mike Gay - Excused Late Arrival
Jimmy Peluso
Legislative Assistant: Rebecca Bolton
Council Auditor's Office: Phillip Peterson, Asst. Council Auditor
Council Research: Cory Armstrong
Office of General Counsel: Mary Staffopoulos, Deputy
Administration: Scott Wilson, Council Liaison
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Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
Attendance:
Presentation on Procurement Bill 2023-20
Item/File No. Title History
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1. 2023-0020 ORD-MC Relating to the City of Jacksonville’s Procurement Code; Repealing
DEFER & Replacing Pt 1 (General Regulations), Pt 2 (Supplies, Contractual Services &
Capital Improvements), Pt 3 (Professional Services Contracts), Pt 5
At request of (Extraordinary Critical Purchasing Procedures), Pt 7 (Design-Build Contracts),
the Administration & Pt 9 (Art in Public Places), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, & Pt 6
(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 (Bid Protests, Suspension, &
Debarments), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Modernize & Provide
Greater Efficiencies in the COJ Procurement Code; Amend Pt 4
(Nondiscrimination Policy), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Amend
the Definition of Nondiscrimination Consistent with Employee Svcs
Nondiscrimination Policy; Amend Pt 6 (Jacksonville Small & Emerging
Business Program), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Make the Part
Consistent with the Changes in this Ord; Creating a New Pt 6 (Cultural Service
Grants & Art in Public Places), Subpt A (Cultural service Grant Program) &
Subpt B (Art in Public Places Program), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to
Relocate the Art in Public Places Program Previously Under Pt 9, Ch 126, Ord
Code, to Pt 6, Ch 118, Ord Code; Amend Sec 24.603 (Duties of Chief of
Procurement), Pt 6 (Procurement Division), Ch 24 (Finance & Administration
Department), Ord Code, to Add Add’l Duties Regarding Contract Admin &
Oversight; Creating a New Pt 4 (Contract Administration & Oversight), Ch 21
(Executive Branch, Generally), Ord Code, to Require Contract Admin &
Oversight in City Contracts: Estab a Prospective Date of 2/1/24, for Code
Repeals, Amdts, & New Provisions Contained in This Ord to Become
Effective; Directing the Chief of Procurement to Update the Procurement
Operating Manual Consistent With This Ord Prior to 1/1/24; Prov for Oversight
by the Procurement Div, Finance & Administration Dept; Prov for Codification
Instructions (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Cumber) (Co-Sponsors CMs Salem
& Carlucci)
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
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 1/24/23
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2. 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
At request of 6/30/23 to 9/30/23; Auth Tech Changes to Amendment 1; Prov a Deadline for
Developer 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
3. 2023-0372 ORD Approp $418,750.00 from the FL Dept of Environmental Protection
AMEND (FDEP) for the Duval County 2022 Hurricane Ian & Nicole Recovery Proj;
Prov for Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Engineering & Construction
Contact: Mgmt Div (B.T. 23-095) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
Steve Long / 6/13/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
Robin Smith 6/20/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/21/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/21/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/27/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/27/23
AMENDMENT
1. Increase grant appropriation to $863,280 based on Amendment to Agreement
2 Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to reflect increased amount
3. Place Revised Agreement on file to include Amendment No. 1 to Agreement
• FDEP award will reimburse the City for 100% of the non-federal costs, up to $863,280
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4. 2023-0373 ORD Approp $2,200,000 from the Marine Fire Station # 68 (New) - DM Other
Contact: Construction Costs Acct to the Marine Fire Station # 68 (New) - DM Land Acct
Chief Powers / to be Used for the Acquisition by the City of a 3.27± Acre Parcel Located at
Renee Hunter 10562 Scott Mill Rd, Jax, FL (R.E. # 158834-0000), to be Used for the New
Marine Fire Station # 68; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp
2/3 vote Sec to Execute & Deliver that Certain Real Estate Purchase Agrmt btwn the
required by City & Phillip & Suzanne Noe, & All Closing & Other Docs Relating Thereto,
Council to & Otherwise Take All Necessary Action to Effectuate the Purposes of the
Agrmt to Purchase the Subj Propty at the Negotiated Purchase Price of
$2,100,000; Amend the 23-27 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2022-505-E to Reflect
This Transfer of Funds for the Purchase of Land for the New Marine Fire
Station # 68; Prov for Oversight of Acquisition of the Propty by the Real Estate
Div of the Dept of Public Works, & Oversight Thereafter by JFRD (B.T.
23-098) (Dist 6-Boylan) (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
6/13/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
6/20/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/21/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/21/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/27/23 PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/27/23
• Property is located on the St. Johns River and will be converted into a marine fire station
5. 2023-0436 ORD Approp $1,077,047.72 from Building Inspection Fund Bal to the Ed Ball
Scrivener’s Hearing Room & Restroom Improvements Proj for Completion of Phase 2 of
the Proj; Prov for Reverter of Funds; Amend the 23-27 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord
Contact: 2022-505-E to Reflect this Approp of Funds to the Proj (B.T. 23-104)
Bill Killingsworth (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/25/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
2/3 vote 7/31/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
required by 8/1/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
Council 8/8/23 CO PH Only
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/8/23
Scrivener’s
Pg. 1, line 26, strike “$1,077,042.72” and insert “$1,077,047.72”
• Building Inspection Fund is providing additional funding to complete the improvements of the
Ed Ball Hearing Room and second floor employee restrooms
• Building Inspection Fund provided prior appropriation of $750,000 in FY 22/23 CIP
• Total estimated project cost is $1,827,048
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6. 2023-0437 ORD-MC Amend Section 250.1103 (Ice Cream Truck Operator Permits), Pt 11
Contact: (Ice Cream Truck Regulation), Ch 250 (Miscellaneous Business Regulations),
Chiquita Moore/ Ord Code, to Require Applicants for Ice Cream Truck Operator Permits &
Jimmie Carter Permit Renewals to be Fingerprinted for the Purpose of Conducting a State &
National Criminal History Record Check; Prov Codification Instructions
(Roberson) (Req of Mayor)
7/25/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
7/31/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/31/23 R 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
7. 2023-0438 ORD Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Albert J. Ferraro, Jr., as Director of the
DEFER Neighborhoods Dept of the City of Jax Pursuant to Sec 34.102 (Office of
Director), Pt 1 (Department Established; Office of Director), Ch 34
At request of (Neighborhoods Department), Ord Code; Waiving the Requirement in Sec
the Administration 34.102 (Office of Director), (Department Established; Office of Director), Ch
34 (Neighborhoods Department), Ord Code, that the Director Have a
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher From an Accredited College or University
(Hodges) (Req of Mayor)
7/25/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
7/31/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/31/23 R 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
8. 2023-0441 ORD Approp $2,392,309.57 in Reallocated Emergency Rental Assistance Prog
Contact: (Round 2) Grant Funds from the U.S. Dept of Treasury to the Community Dev
Chiquita Moore/ Fund Miscellaneous Grants & Aids Acct to Prov Emergency Rent & Utility
Travis Jeffrey 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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• Funds may be used for payment of rent, rent arrears, utilities and home energy costs, utilities
and home energy costs arrears, and other expenses related to housing incurred by eligible
households due, directly or indirectly, to the COVID-19 pandemic, between March 13, 2020
through September 30, 2025
• A specific program has not been identified for these funds. These funds will be combined with
$4,374,458 in previously appropriated funds to be utilized for a future ERAP qualified program.
9. 2023-0443 ORD Apv, & Auth an Expenditure from the Parks, Rec & Community Svcs
Contact: Trust Fund in the Amt of $500,000 in Accord with Sec 111.105 (b), Ord Code,
Daryl Joseph to be Used to Construct & Install Walking Trials & Lighting at the Fort Family
Regional Park at Baymeadows (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
7/25/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
7/31/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/1/23 F 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
• Pursuant to Ordinance 2018-89-E, Perimeter Realty, Inc. contributes $100,000 each year for up
to 10 years in exchange for the naming rights at 9A/Baymeadows Regional Park
• The funds contributed are to be used for improvements at Fort Family Regional Park at
Baymeadows
10. 2023-0487 ORD Approp $1,710,000.00, Including $855,000.00 in Grant Funding Awarded
2nd by the State of FL Dept of Emerg Mgmt, State Fire Marshal Div, & a
$855,000.00 City Match, to Purchase Heavy Equipment Trucks & Trailers to
Support & Improve the Heavy Equipment Team (HET); Purpose of Approp;
Prov for Oversight by JFRD, Emerg Preparedness Div (B.T. 23-106) (Hodges)
(Req of Mayor)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
11. 2023-0488 ORD Transferring $350,000.00 from the Neighborhood Enhancement Trust -
2nd Pari-Mutuel Acct to the Jax Arboretum-Restroom Sewer Connection Proj;
Purpose of Approp; Amend the 23-27 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord Code
2022-504-E to Reflect this Approp of Funds; Prov a Carryover of Funds into
Subsequent FYs (B.T. 23-103) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
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12. 2023-0489 ORD Relating to the Council Rules; Amend Council Rule 1.103 (Annual
2nd Declaration of Leadership Interest & Method of Election of Officers), Ch 1
(Organization of the Council), Council Rules, to Prov that Noticed Meetings to
Discuss Qualifications for Future Leadership Positions may be Scheduled No
Earlier that March 10 or the 1st Business Day Thereafter; Proviso re Waiver of
Council Rules to Accept New Candidates for Consideration (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CM Salem) (Co-Sponsor CM Carlucci)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
13. 2023-0491 ORD Approp $1,696,404.03 in Available Funds from 2 Drainage System
2nd Rehab Projs to: (1) the Woolery Dr Drainage Study & Improvements Proj; (2)
the Emerald Trail - S-Line to Stonewall St Improvements Proj; (3) the Harlow
Blvd/Mother Hubbard Dr S (DSR) - CIP; (4) the Ingleside Ave (DSR) - CIP;
(5) the Irving Scott Dr (DSR) - CIP; & (6) the Ortega Blvd Drainage
Improvements Proj; Purpose of Approp; Amend the 23-27 5-Yr Capital
Improvement Prog Appvd by Ord 2022-505-E to Prov Add’l Funding for the
Projs Entitled “Woolery Drive Drainage Study & Improvements,” “Emerald
Trail - S-Line to Stonewall Street Improvements,” “Harlow Boulevard/Mother
Hubbard Drive South (DSR) - Capital Improvement,” “Ingleside Avenue (DSR)
- Capital Improvement,” “Irving Scott Drive (DSR) - Capital Improvement,” &
“Ortega Boulevard Drainage Improvements;” (B.T. 23-110) (McCain) (Req of
Mayor)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
14. 2023-0492 ORD re the Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority (JHFA); Amend Sec
2nd 52.107 (Powers & Duties), 52.108 (JHFA Loan Funds), & 52.109
(Multi-Family Development Loan Criteria), Ch 52 (Jacksonville Housing
Finance Authority), Ord Code; Directing the Finance & Admin Dept to
Transfer Funds to the JHFA; Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, to Negotiate &
Execute an Interlocal Agrmt btwn the City & the JHFA, as Needed, for the
JHFA to Receive City Staff Support on a Cost Reimb Basis; Prov for Oversight
by the Finance & Admin Dept as to the Transfer of Funds; Prov for
Codification Instructions (Hodges) (Req of JHFA & Co-Sponsored by CM
Howland)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
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15. 2023-0493 ORD Approp $350,000.00 ($280,000.00 in Grant Funds from the USDOT,
2nd Federal Hwy Admin, & a $70,000.00 Match from the City from Gen Fund
Operating Fund Bal) for the Safe Streets & Roads for All Grant Proj; Purpose
of Approp; Auth Part-Time Hours; Prov for Oversight by the Planning & Dev
Dept (B.T. 23-109) (R.C. 23-162) (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
16. 2023-0494 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute &
2nd Deliver that Certain Lease btwn Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. &
the City for the City’s Lease of Certain Real Propty & Improvements Located at
532 Riverside Ave, Jax, FL 32202, Commonly Known As “Florida Blue
Building,” for General Office Purposes & Uses Ancillary & Related Thereto,
for a 149 Month Term Commencing on the Effective Date of the Lease; Prov
for Oversight by JSO (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
17. 2023-0496 ORD Terminating the Jacksonville International Airport Community Redev
EMERGENCY Agency (JIA/CRA); Prov for Allocation, Transfer, &/or Disbursement of All
Funds in the JIA/CRA Trust Fund; Directing OED to Coordinate with Public
AMEND Works to Complete the Remaining Budgeted JIA/CRA Projs; Req 1 Cycle
Emergency Passage (Lopera) (Introduced by CP Salem)
Contact: 8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Karen Nasrallah Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
AMENDMENT
Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (Board Resolution) to include executed version of resolution
• The nature of the emergency is that the Council desires to provide the Office of Economic
Development ample time to carry out the tasks necessary for the termination of the JIA/CRA
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18. 2023-0497 ORD-MC Amend Ch 150 (Adult Entertainment & Services Code), Pt 1
2nd (General Provisions), Sec 150.104 (Reserved) & Pt 2 (Administration), Sec
150.224 (Performer Work Identification Card), Ord Code, to Remove Language
re Providing a List of Locations Where an Applicant Would Be Permitted to
Perform & Providing Stage Names Used by the Performer; Amend Ch 151
(Dancing Entertainment Establishment Code), Pt 1 (General Provisions) to
Create a New Sec 151.104 (Performer Age Restriction) & Amend Pt 2
(Administration), Sec 151.214 (Performer Work Identification Card), Ord
Code, Providing a List of Locations Where an Applicant Would Be Permitted
to Perform & Providing Stage Names Used by the Performer; Prov Codification
Instructions (Teal) (Req of OGC)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
19. 2023-0498 ORD-MC Concerning the Disposition of Affordable Housing; Amend Sec
2nd 122.423 (Disposition for Affordable Housing), Subpart B (Real Property
Dispositions & Exchanges), Pt 4 (Real Property), Ch 122 (Public Property), Ord
Code; Auth Time Extensions for Certain Grantees of Donated Properties to
Comply with the Donation Restrictions in Sec 122.423 (c), Ord Code, to
Construct or Rehabilitate Affordable Housing; Prov for Codification
Instructions (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Pittman)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
20. 2023-0499 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute &
2nd Deliver, for & on Behalf of the City, That Certain Ground Lease btwn the City
& Association of Firefighters, IAFF Local No. 122, Inc. for Construction &
Operation of the Firefighters’ Health & Wellness Center, Located at 618
Stockton St, Jax, FL 32204 for a Term Beginning on the Effective Date of the
Agrmt & Continuing for 99 Yrs; Prov Further Auth; Prov for Oversight by
JFRD (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
21. 2023-0515 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Chiquita D. Moore as Operations Director of
2nd the Neighborhoods Dept of the City of Jax Pursuant to Sec 34.103 (Operations
Director), Pt 1 (Department Established; Office of Director), Ch 34
(Neighborhoods Department), Ord Code (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor
CM Clark-Murray)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
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NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
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