Rules Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · August 15, 2022
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Marked
Monday, August 15, 2022
2:00 PM
Council Chamber, 1st Floor, City Hall
Rules Committee
Michael Boylan, Chair
Nick Howland, Vice Chair
Danny Becton-Excused Absence
Rory Diamond-Excused Absence
Al Ferraro
Sam Newby
Brenda Priestly Jackson
Legislative Assistant: Steven Libby
Council Auditor's Office: Trista Carraher
Council Research: Colleen Hampsey
Office of General Counsel: Paige Johnston, Chief
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
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Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
Attendance:
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2022-0447 ORD Adopting 2021B Series Text Amend to FLUE of 2030 Comp Plan,
DEFER Creating a New FLUE Policy 3.1.29 to Allow one Accessory Dwelling
Unit as an Accessory Use on Conforming Residential Lots in the AGR,
At request of RR, LDR, MDR & RPI Future Land Use Categories (Reed) (LUZ) (PD &
CM Diamond PC Apv) (GAB CPAC Deny)
(MC Amd 2022-448)
6/14/22 CO Introduced: LUZ
6/22/22 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/28/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer: LUZ
7/26/22 CO PH Addnt'l 8/9/22
8/2/22 LUZ PH Approve 5-0
8/9/22 CO PH Cont'd & Rereferred to NCSPHS, R, F, LUZ
LUZ PH – 8/2/22
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3184(3), F.S. & Chapt 650, Pt 4,
Ord Code - 7/26/22 & 8/9/22, 8/24/22
2. 2022-0448 ORD-MC Amend Sec 656.403 (Accessory Uses & Structures), Subpt B
DEFER (Miscellaneous Regulations), Pt 4 (Supplementary Regulations), Chapt
656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code, to Allow Accessory Dwelling units as an
At request of Accessory Use in Residential Land Use Categories Subj to Certain
CM Diamond Criteria; Prov for Codification Instructns (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by
CMs Diamond, Boylan, Dennis, R. Gaffney & White) (Co-Sponsor CM
Carrico)(PD & PC Apv) (GAB CPAC Deny)
(Text Amd 2022-447)
6/14/22 CO Introduced: LUZ
6/22/22 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/28/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer: LUZ
7/26/22 CO PH Addnt'l 8/9/22
8/2/22 LUZ PH Amend/Approve 5-0
8/9/22 CO PH Cont'd & Rereferred to NCPHS, R, F, LUZ
LUZ PH – 8/2/22
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166.041(3)(c)(2), F.S. & C.R. 3.601-
7/26/22 & 8/9/22, 8/24/22
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3. 2022-0459 ORD re Chapt 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations) Ord
DEFER Code; Estab an Honorary St Designation & Assoc Roadway Markers for
Ernest Gibson; Estab an Honorary St Designation on Minosa Court
Due to noticing Extending from 45th St W to a Dead End for Ernest Gibson; Prov for
requirements Instl of 2 Honorary Rdwy Markers to be Located in Appropriate
Locations on the Designated Rd; Waiver of 745.105 (I) (2) which
Requires that the Honoree be Deceased for at Least 5 yrs; Directing the
Legislative Svcs Div to Forward this Ord to Planning & Dev Dept for
Processing, Implementation & Coordination with the Public Works Dept,
Traffic Engineering & Other Affected Agencies & Orgs (Dist -10 CM
Priestly Jackson) (Pollock) (Introduced by CM Priestly Jackson)
6/14/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, R
6/21/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/21/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/22/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/28/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer: NCSPHS, TEU, R
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 745.105, Ord Code, & 166.041 F.S. – 7/19/22,
8/2/22, 8/16/22
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 6/28/22
4. 2022-0462 ORD Naming a New Community Center in Mayport Located at David
DEFER Wayne Pack Park, 4875 Ocean St, Jax, FL 32233 Pursuant to Sec
122.105 (Public Buildings, Public Facilities & Public Parks naming &
At request of Renaming Procedures), Ord Code, To Be Known As the “William ‘Bill’
CM Diamond Gulliford, Jr. Community Center”; Waiving Sec 122.102 (Naming of &
Signage on Public Facilities Regulated), Ord Code, to Name the
Community Center After a Living Person (Dist. 13 – Diamond)
(Johnston) (Introduced by CM Diamond, Salem, Pittman, Howland &
Morgan)
6/14/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, R
6/21/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/21/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/22/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/28/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer: NCSPHS, TEU, R
7/26/22 CO PH Addnt'l 8/9/22
8/9/22 CO PH Cont'd 8/24/22
TEU PH Per Sec. 122.105: 7/19/22
Public Hearing Per Sec. 122.105, Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R.
3.601 – 7/26/22
Public Hearing Add. Per Sec 122.105 – 8/9/22, 8/24/22
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5. 2022-0508 RESO Adopting the Annual Growth Rate as Recommended by the
DEFER Administration for the Future Pension Liability Surtax Proceeds
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
Budget Bill 7/26/22 CO Introduced: R, F
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
6. 2022-0515 ORD-MC re the Duval County TDC & the Duval County Tourist Dev
AMEND Plan; Amend Sec 70.102 (B) (Membership; Terms), Ch 70 (Duval
County Tourist Development Council), Ord Code; Amend Sec 111.600
Contact: (Tourist Development Tax Special Revenue Fund; Development,
Carol Brock Contingency, Convention Grants, & Equestrian Center Grants
Accounts), Pt 6 (Economic & Community Development), Ch 111
(Special Revenue & Trust Accounts), Ord Code; Amend Sec 666.106
(Tourist Development Tax) & Sec 666.108 (Tourist Development Plan),
Ch 666 (Duval County Tourist Development Plan), Ord Code; Auth the
Mayor or His Designee & the Corp Secretary to Execute Direct
Contracts with Jax & the Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Doing Business as “Visit Jacksonville” to Perform Srvcs for the TDC in
Accordance with the Tourist Dev Plan; Invoking the Exemption of Sec
126.107 (G) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (General Regulations), Ch 126
(Procurement Code), Ord Code; Prov for Oversight by the TDC; Prov for
Codification Instructions (Wilson) (Introduced by CM Bowman)
(Co-Sponsors CMs Freeman & Newby)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
8/1/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/9/22
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AMENDMENT
1. Include waiver of Code Sec. 118.107
2. Correct scrivener’s errors
• Amends Code Sec. 70.102 to clarify terms of TDC board members
• Amends Code Sec. 111.600 to revise the Convention Grants account within the Tourist
Development Tax Special Revenue Fund to also include sponsorship and promotions
• Amends Code Sec. 666.106 to clarify that the Tourist Development Tax applies to
vacation rental property such as Airbnb and VRBO
• Amends Code Sec. 666.108 to revise the Tourist Development Plan components from
eight to six (consolidating the former Destination Services, Marketing, and
Convention/Group Attraction & Services into a single component named Tourism
Marketing, Sales, Experiences and Promotion)
• Invokes the exemption under 126.107(g) and grants authorization to execute direct
contracts with Visit Jacksonville to perform services in accordance with the Tourist
Development Plan as approved by the TDC
7. 2022-0517 RESO Confirm the Interim Sheriff’s Appt of Robert “Ellis” Burns, III, as
Chief of Special Events, in the Office of the Sheriff, Pursuant to Sec
37.105(c)(1), Ord Code; Prov a Retroactive Appt & Confirmation
(Johnston) (Introduced by CP at Req of Interim Sheriff)
6/28/22 CO Introduced: R
7/18/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/26/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
8. 2022-0571 ORD-MC re Employees Working in an “Acting” Capacity on a Temp
AUDITOR Basis; Amend Sec 20.103 (Procedures Involving Vacancies of Certain
AMEND Appointed Positions), Pt 1 (General), Ch 20 (Executive Office of the
Mayor), Ord Code, to Auth “Interim” & “Acting” Employee Status; To
Contact: Simplify the “Interim” & “Acting” Designation Process & to Allow Such
CM Carrico “Interim” & “Acting” Employees to be Compensated at the Level of the
Position’s Duties Which They are Temporarily Performing (Cook)
(Introduced by CM Carrico)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R, F
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/9/22
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Revises Ordinance Code Sec. 20.103 to:
• Distinguish between “Interim” and “Acting” positions
• Allow Interim and Acting employees to serve in those capacities for up to 90 days
• Allow Interim and Acting employees to be compensated at a higher rate while serving
in the Interim or Acting role
• Allow an employee to be designated in the Interim role even if they do not possess
residency, experience or other qualifications necessary for the permanent official
AUDITOR RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT
Limit the increase in compensation for an Interim employee to a maximum of the pay
range of the position being filled
9. 2022-0579 ORD Supplementing Ord 2006-888-E Auth the Issuance of the City’s
Contact: Special Revenue Bonds, in 1 or More Series in an Amount Necessary
Joey Greive/ to Prov Not in Excess of $120,000,000 of Net Proj Funds in Order to
Paul Barrett Finance & Refinance the Acquisition & Construction of Certain Capital
Equipmt & Improvements (The “Series 2022C Project”); Prov Authority
for This Ord; Prov for Certain Definitions; Making Certain Findings; Prov
That This Ord Shall Constitute a Contract btwn the Issuer & the
Bondholders; Auth the Mayor to Determine the Terms of Such Bonds,
as Provided Herein; Auth the Mayor to Award the Sale of Said Bonds on
a Competitive Basis, a Limited Competitive Basis, a Negotiated Basis,
or as a Private Placement, as Provided Herein; Auth the Acquisition of
Debt Servc Reserve Fund Products with Respect to Such Bonds, if
Deemed Necessary; Auth the Acquisition of Credit Facilities with
Respect to Such Bonds, if Deemed Necessary; Auth the Preparation of
Preliminary & Final Official Statements &/or Offering Memoranda with
Respect to Such Bonds; Auth the Execution of a Continuing Disclosure
Undertaking or Agrmt with Respect to Such Bonds; Auth the
Designation of a Deputy Registrar & Paying Agent & the Providers of
Other Srvcs with Respect to Such Bonds; Prov for the Application of
Such Bond Proceeds; Auth the Execution of a Bond Terms Agrmt with
Respect to Said Bonds; Prov Certain Addtn’l Details & Authorizations in
Connection Therewith; Waiving Provs of Sec 104.211 (Procedure for
Sale of Bonds), Ch 104 (Bonds), Ord Code, so as to Allow the City to
Award the Sale of Said Bonds on a Limited Competitive Basis, as a
Negotiated Sale, or as a Private Placement (Greenberg Traurig)
(Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R, F
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/9/22
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Waives Section 104.211 to allow bonds to be sold on a limited competitive basis,
negotiated basis, or as a private placement to institutional investors rather than being
offered for public sale on a competitive basis
10. 2022-0581 ORD Approp $3,038,585.00 from COJ General Operating Fund Fund
AMEND Balance Recaptured from KHA from the 20-21 FY to the KHA Operating
Fund Out of School Time, Juvenile Justice, Early Learning, Special
Contact: Needs, Grief Counseling/Burial Costs & Pre-Teen/Teen Category Accts
Mike Weinstein for the Provision of Cont Essential Srvcs to Children & Youth in Duval
County Thru the 22-23 FY; Prov for Funds Carryover to FY 22-23;
Invoking Exemption in Sec 126.107 (G) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (General
Regulations), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, Regarding
Children’s Srvcs Prog Contracts to be Provided by Providers Specified
in this Ord; Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, & the Corp Secretary, &/or
CEO of KHA, Execute & Deliver Children’s Srvcs Contracts &/or
Amendmts Thereto, with Providers Specified in this Ord; Waiving the
Requirements of Sec 77.111 (A) (Provider Contracts), Ch 77 (Kids
Hope Alliance), Ord Code, to Exempt the Agrmts & Amendmts
Specified in this Ord from Competitive Solicitation (B.T. 22-100)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
8/1/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/2/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/9/22
AMENDMENT
1. Clarify purpose of appropriation
2. Correct scrivener’s errors
3. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 to attach MBRC approved BT
4. Attach third revised FY 21/22 Schedule M as a new exhibit
• Waives the requirement in Sec. 77.111(a) that provider contracts shall be competitively
procured under Chapter 126, Ordinance Code, via an evaluated bid process in order to
direct contract with the 14 providers listed in the bill in order to continue to provide
services through July 31, 2023.
• Appropriates $1,208,802 to extend the 14 direct contracts through July 31, 2023
• Appropriates $1,829,783 to fund additional services for the following:
- Out of School Time - $1,018,585
- Juvenile Justice - $6,828
- Early Learning - $300,000
- Pre-Teen/Teen - $247,290
- Special Needs - $237,080
- Grief Counseling/Burial Costs - $20,000
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11. 2022-0582 RESO Appt Council VP Ron Salem as a Member of the Duval County
Tourist Development Council, Pursuant to Ch 70, Ord Code, Replacing
CP Terrance Freeman, for a Term Ending 6/30/23 (Distel) (Introduced
by CP Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
12. 2022-0583 RESO Reappt CM Aaron Bowman as a Member of the Duval County
Tourist Development Council, Pursuant to Ch 70, Ord Code, for a Term
Ending 6/30/2023 (Distel) (Introduced by CP Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
REAPPOINTMENT
13. 2022-0584 RESO Appt CP Terrance Freeman as Chair of the Duval County Tourist
Development Council, Pursuant to Ch 70, Ord Code, Replacing CM
Sam Newby, for a Term Ending 6/30/23 (Distel) (Introduced by CP
Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
14. 2022-0585 RESO Appt CM Brenda Priestly Jackson as a Member of the Circuit 4
Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, Pursuant to Sec 985.664, F.S., for a
Term Expiring 6/30/23 (Distel) (Introduced by CP Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
15. 2022-0586 RESO Reappt CM Randy DeFoor to the Jax Housing & Community
Development Commission, as a Locally Elected Official, Pursuant to Ch
34, Ord Code, & Sec 420.9076, F.S., for a 2nd Term Ending on 6/30/23
(Distel) (Introduced by CP Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
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REAPPOINTMENT
16. 2022-0587 RESO Appt CP Terrance Freeman, as a Member of the North FL
Transportation Planning Org, Pursuant to Sec 339.175, F.S., Replacing
CM Sam Newby for a Term Expiring 6/30/23 (Distel) (Introduced by CP
Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
17. 2022-0588 RESO Appt CM LeAnna Cumber, as an Ex-Officio Member of the Board
of Directors of the Cultural Council of Greater Jax, for a Term
Concurrent with the Term of the CP for the 2022-2023 CY (Distel)
(Introduced by CP Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
18. 2022-0589 RESO Reappt CM Joyce Morgan as a Member of the Board of
Scrivener's Directors of Downtown Vision, Inc., for a Term Concurrent with the
Term of the CP for the 2022-2023 CY (Distel) (Introduced by CP
Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
REAPPOINTMENT
Scrivener's
Pg. 1, line 12: Correct ordinance reference to 2021-292-E
19. 2022-0590 RESO Reappt CM Joyce Morgan as a Member of the NE FL Regional
Council, as a County Rep, Pursuant to the Appl Provs of Sec 186.504,
F.S., & the Amended & Restated Interlocal Agrmt Auth Via Reso
2003-750-A, for a Term Ending 6/30/23 (Distel) (Introduced by CP
Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
REAPPOINTMENT
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20. 2022-0591 RESO Reappt CM Randy DeFoor as a Member of the NE FL Regional
Council, as a County Rep, Pursuant to the Appl Provs of Sec 186.504,
F.S., & the Amended & Restated Interlocal Agrmt Auth Via Reso
2003-750-A, for a Term Ending 6/30/23 (Distel) (Introduced by CP
Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
REAPPOINTMENT
21. 2022-0592 RESO Reappt CM Michael Boylan to the Duval County Election
Canvassing Board, as a Sub Member, Pursuant to Sec 102.141 (1)(C),
F.S., for the Term Beginning 7/1/22 & Ending 6/30/23 (Distel)
(Introduced by CP Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
REAPPOINTMENT
22. 2022-0593 RESO Reappt CM Joyce Morgan to the Duval Co Election Canvassing
Board, as an Alt Member; Pursuant to Sec 102.141 (1)(e) 2, F.S., for
the Term Beginning 7/1/22 & Ending 6/30/23 (Distel) (Introduced by CP
Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
REAPPOINTMENT
23. 2022-0594 RESO Appt CM Rory Diamond as a Member of the Joint Planning
Committee, as the City Council Rep, Pursuant to Reso 2001-65-A, for a
Term Concurrent with the Term of the CP for the 2022-2023 CY (Distel)
(Introduced by CP Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
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24. 2022-0595 RESO Appt CM Ju’Coby Pittman as a Designated Member of the FL
Assoc of Counties, as a 1st Term CM, for a Term Concurrent with the
Remaining Years of Her 1st Elected Term of Office (Distel) (Introduced
by CP Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
25. 2022-0596 RESO Appt CM LeAnna Cumber as a Member & CM Al Ferraro as an
Alternate Member of the Board of Dir of the Jax Zoological Society, Rep
the City Council, Both for a Term Concurrent with the Term of the CP
for the 2022-2023 CY (Distel) (Introduced by CP Freeman)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
26. 2022-0601 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Madelen Salter, Employed in the City,
DEFER to the Jax Human Rights Commission, Replacing Don Peters, Pursuant
to Sec 60.103 (Terms; Vacancies; Attendees), Chapt 60 (Human Rights
At request of Commission), Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Exp 12/31/23, Followed
the Appointee by a 1st Full Term to Exp 12/31/26 (Hodges) (Introduced by CP at Req
of Mayor)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
27. 2022-0602 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Helen Breeding, a Duval County
AMEND Resident, to the Subdivision Standards & Policy Advisory Committee,
as a Land Developer Representative, Pursuant to Sec 654.142
(Subdivision Standards & Policy Advisory Committee), Ord Code, for a
1st Full Term to Expire 11/30/25 (Hodges) (Introduced by CP at Req of
the Mayor)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
AMENDMENT
Include the name of individual being replaced (Leed Silverfield)
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28. 2022-0603 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Rita Mairs, a Resident & Qualified
Elector of the City of Jax, to the Civil Service Board, Filling a Seat
Formerly Held by McCarthy Crenshaw, Jr., Pursuant to Article 17 (Civil
Service), Jax Charter, for a 1st Full Term to Expire 6/30/25 (Hodges)
(Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
7/26/22 CO Introduced: R
8/1/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
29. 2022-0617 RESO Apv & Auth the Execution of an Economic Dev Agrmt
Contact: (“Agreement”) btwn the COJ (“City”) & Arcadia Cold Jacksonville, LLC.
Kirk Wendland (“Company”), to Support the Construction of the Company’s Cold
Storage Facility Located in Imeson International Industrial Park within
See auditor the City (“Project”); Auth a 5-Yr Recapture Enhanced Value (REV)
summary on Grant of $2,000,000; Apv & Auth the Execution of Docs by the Mayor,
pg. 13 or his Designee, & Corp Sec; Auth Apvl of Tech Amends by the Exec
Dir of the OED; Prov for Oversight by the OED; Prov a Deadline for the
Company to Execute the Agrmt; Waiver of that Portion of the Pub
Investment Policy Adopted by Ord 2022-372-E, Which Would Require
that in Order for a Proj to Receive a REV Grant the Company Must Pay
Wages in Connection with the New Jobs Created Equal to 100% of the
State of FL Average Wage; Req 2-Reading Passage Pursuant to
Council Rule 3.305 (Sawyer) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
8/9/22 CO Introduced: R, F
• Waives the Public Investment Policy requirement that wages must be greater than or
equal to 100 percent of the State of Florida average wage (which is currently $55,422) in
order to receive a REV grant
30. 2022-0621 ORD Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Paul C. Barrett as Treasurer of the COJ
2nd Pursuant to Sec 24.202, ORD Code; Waiving the Requirement of Sec
24.202 (Division Chief), Pt 2 (Treasury Division), Ch 24 (Finance &
Administration Department), Ord Code, That the Treasurer have a
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher from an Accredited College or University in
Finance, Accounting, Business Mgmt or Related Subj (Staffopoulos)
(Introduce by CP at Req of Mayor)
8/9/22 CO Introduced: R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 8/24/22
31. 2022-0624 RESO Declaring September 2022 as Library Card Sign-Up Month in Jax
(Clements) (Introduced by CMs Diamond, Becton, Carlucci & Morgan)
8/9/22 CO Introduced: R
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32. 2022-0626 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Heather Horovitz, a Duval County
2nd Resident, to the JHA, Replacing Anabel Fernandez, Pursuant to Ch 51A
(JHA), Ord Code, for Partial Term to Expire 9/16/22, & a 1st Full Term
to Expire 9/16/26 (Hodges) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
8/9/22 CO Introduced: R
33. 2022-0627 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Olivia Frick, a City of Jax Resident, to
2nd the JHPC, Replacing Erik Kasper, Pursuant to Sec 76.102
(Membership), Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Expire 3/4/2023 & a 1st
Full Term to Expire 3/4/26 (Hodges) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
8/9/22 CO Introduced: R
34. 2022-0628 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Lisa Sterling, a Duval County Resident,
2nd Pursuant to Sec 50.102 (Members of Boards & Commissions), Ord
Code, to the Subdivision Standards & Policy Advisory Committee, as a
Rep of the Engineering Profession, Pursuant to Sec 654.142
(Subdivision Standards & Policy Advisory Committee), Ord Code, for a
Partial Term to Expire 11/30/22, & a 1st Full Term to Expire 11/30/26
(Hodges) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
8/9/22 CO Introduced: R
35. 2022-0629 RESO Appt Ryan Smith, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the
2nd Better Jax Plan Financial Admin Committee, as a Citizen Member,
Pursuant to Sec 761.107, Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term Expiring
3/31/27 (Distel) (Introduced by CP Freeman) (Co-Sponsor CM
Howland)
8/9/22 CO Introduced: R
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Council Auditor’s Office
2022-617
One or Two Read Resolution – Two
Company Name – Arcadia Cold Jacksonville, LLC
Project Location – Imeson International Industrial Park
Incentives Provided – $2,000,000 REV grant at 50% over 5 years
Jobs to be Created –
• 60 new jobs created by December 31, 2027 with an average salary of $50,500
- 20 by December 31, 2025
- 20 by December 31, 2026
- 20 by December 31, 2027
Performance Schedule –
• Commencement of construction by February 28, 2023
• Completion of construction by December 31, 2024
Number of Jobs to be Retained – N/A
Capital Investment – $86,500,000
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 disbursements of the REV grant
• If the Company fails to create the new jobs at an average wage of no less than $ 50,500
in accordance with the performance schedule and retain the permanent jobs for the
term of the REV grant, the City will be entitled to withhold the annual installment of the
REV grant
• If by December 31, 2024, the Company fails to invest the amounts listed below, the
REV grant will be reduced by the corresponding amount:
• Fails to invest at least $86,500,000 – REV grant is reduced proportionately
• Fails to invest at least $65,000,000 – REV grant is terminated and any amounts paid to
the Company will be repaid to the City
ROI – 4.37
Waives the Public Investment Policy requirement that wages must be greater than or
equal to 100 percent of the State of Florida average wage (which is currently $55,422) in
order to receive a REV grant
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Rules Committee Agenda - Marked August 15, 2022
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
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