Rules Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · December 5, 2022
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Marked
Monday, December 5, 2022
2:00 PM
Council Chamber, 1st Floor, City Hall
Rules Committee
Michael Boylan, Chair
Nick Howland, Vice Chair
Danny Becton
Rory Diamond
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: Carla Lopera
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
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Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
Attendance:
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2022-0714 RESO Making Certain Findings; Apv the Mandarin Cemetery Phase 2 Plat
Contact: Pursuant to Sec 173.103 (d), Ord Code; Prov for Recordation of Plat &
CM Boylan Provision of Certified Copies to the Planning & Dev Dept (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CM Boylan)
(Companion 2022-715)
9/27/22 CO Introduced: R, LUZ
10/4/22 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/3/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/11/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 2022-0718 ORD re Ch 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations) Ord Code; Estab an
DEFER Honorary St Designation & Assoc Rdwy Markers for Apostle Dr. Gentle L.
Groover, Sr.; Estab an Honorary St Designation on Rowe Ave Extending from
Due to noticing Lem Turner Rd to Moncrief Rd for Apostle Dr. Gentle L. Groover, Sr.; Prov for
requirements Installation of 2 Honorary Rdwy Markers to be Located in Approp Locations on
the Designated Rd; Waiver of 745.105 (I) (2) which Requires that the Honoree
be Deceased for at Least 5 Yrs; Waiver of Sec 74.105 (I) (3) which Requires
that the Honoree Live in the Community Within 5 Miles of the St Being
Designated for at Least 10 Yrs; Directing the Legislative Svcs Div to Forward
this Ord to Planning & Dev Dept for Processing, Implementation &
Coordination with the Public Works, Traffic Engineering & Other Affected
Agencies & Orgs (Dist 8-Pittman) (Pollock) (Introduced by CM Pittman)
9/27/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, TEU
10/3/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/3/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/4/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/11/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/25/22 CO PH Only
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 745.105, Ord Code, & 166.041 F.S. – 11/1/22,
11/15/22, 1/4/23
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 10/25/22
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3. 2022-0793 ORD re Ch 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations) Ord Code; Estab an
WITHDRAW Honorary St Designation & Assoc Rdwy Markers for Fred William Callahan;
Estab an Honorary St Designation on Myrtle Ave Extending From 5th St to 6th
At request of St for Fred William Callahan; Providing for the Installation of 2 Honorary
CM Pittman Rdwy Markers to be Located in Approp Locations on the Designated Road;
Waiver of Sec 745.105 (I) (2) which Requires that the Honoree be Deceased for
at least 5 Yrs; Waiver of Sec 745.105 (I) (3) which Requires that the Honoree
Reside in the Community Within 5 Miles of the Designated St for at Least 10
Yrs; Directing the Legislative Svcs Div to Forward this Ord to the Planning &
Dev Dept for Processing & Coordination with the Public Works Dept, Traffic
Engineering & Other Affected Agencies & Orgs (Dist 8-Pittman) (Pollock)
(Introduced by CM Pittman)
10/25/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, TEU
10/31/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/31/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/1/22 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/9/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 745.105, Ord Code, & 166.041 F.S. – 11/15/22,
12/6/22
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 11/9/22
4. 2022-0794 ORD Approp $1,000,000.00 from Fund Bal from the Gen Fund/Gen Svcs Dist
DEFER to City Council Staff Svcs - Other Costs - Legislative Professional Svcs Within
the City Council’s Budget for the Possible Future Procurement of Special
At request of Legislative Counsel for the City Council on the Issues of Redistricting
CM Priestly Jackson Litigation & Legislative Redistricting Process; Providing for a Carryover of
Funds into FY 23-24 (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Priestly Jackson)
10/25/22 CO Introduced: R, F
10/31/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/1/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/9/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 11/9/22
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5. 2022-0797 ORD Auth the Mayor, or His Designee, to Execute: (1) An Amended &
DEFER Restated Redev Agrmt btwn the COJ & Springfield Lofts, LLC; & (2) Loan
Docs & Related Docs as Described in the Agrmt, to Support the Redev by
At request of Developer an 2.12± Acre Site at 1341 Pearl St, 235 W 3rd St & 205 W 3rd St,
OED in the COJ; Auth a Redev Completion Grant in the Amt of $1,500,000 to the
Developer Upon Substantial Completion of the Proj, to be Approp by
Subsequent Legislation; Auth a Dev Loan in the Amt of $1,500,000 With a
Term of 20 Yrs in Connection With the Proj, to be Approp by Subsequent
Legislation; Desig the OED as Contract Monitor for the Agrmt & Related
Agrmts; Providing for City Oversight of the Proj by Public Works & the OED;
Auth the Execution of All Docs Relating to the Above Agmts & Transactions;
& Auth Tech Changes to the Docs; Waiver of That Portion of the Public
Investment Policy Adopted by Ord 2022-372-E, As Amended, to Auth a Redev
Completion Grant & a Dev Loan That are Not Currently Auth by the Public
Investment Policy (Sawyer) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
10/25/22 CO Introduced: R, F
10/31/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/1/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/9/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 11/9/22
6. 2022-0809 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Dee Brown, a City of Jacksonville Resident,
AMEND to the Jax Human Rights Commission, Replacing Don Peters, Pursuant to Sec
60.103 (Terms; Vacancies; Attendance), Ch 60 (Human Rights Commission),
Ord Code, for a Partial Term to Exp on 12/31/23 (Hodges) (Introduced by CP at
Req of Mayor)
10/25/22 CO Introduced: R
10/31/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
AMENDMENT
Correct bill to reflect that the appointee is not a City of Jacksonville resident but is employed
within the City of Jacksonville
7. 2022-0810 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Wendy Norfleet, a Resident & Qualified
AMEND Elector of the City of Jacksonville, as the Representative of the School Board of
Duval County, to the Civil Service Board, Filling a Seat Formerly Held by
Kimberly Scott, Pursuant to Sec 17.02 (Civil Service Board), Article 17 (Civil
Service), Charter of the COJ, for a 1st Full Term to Expire on 6/30/24 (Hodges)
(Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
10/25/22 CO Introduced: R
10/31/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
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APPOINTMENT
AMENDMENT
1. Correct bill introducer
2. Attach DCSB approval as new exhibit
8. 2022-0811 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Edythe M. Abdullah, a Resident & Qualified
AMEND Elector of the City of Jacksonville, as the JEA Rep, to the Civil Service Board,
Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Wayne McGovern, Pursuant to Sec 17.02
(Civil Service Board), Article 17 (Civil Service), Charter of the COJ, for a 1st
Full Term to Expire on 6/30/24 (Hodges) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
10/25/22 CO Introduced: R
10/31/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/9/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
AMENDMENT
1. Correct bill introducer
2. Attach JEA minutes as new exhibit
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9. 2022-0841 ORD Apv & Auth the CEO of the DIA, or Her Designee, to Execute a Redev
DEFER Agrmt Btwn the DIA & Axis 404 Julia, LLC or Its Affiliate (Developer), to
Support the Renovation & Rehab by Developer of the Bldg Located at 404 N.
At request of Julia St, to Provide 32 Units of Multifamily Housing & a Projected 5,769 Sq Ft
DIA of Gross Commercial/Retail Space including 3,240 Sq Ft of Leasable Space, &
the Construction of a 103-Unit Multifamily Dev & 450 Structure Parking
Spaces on an Adjacent Parcel of Land; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His
Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute a Restrictive Covenants & Parking
Rights Agrmt that Authorizes the Exclusive Use by the City of 90 Parking
Spaces in the Parking Garage (Collectively, the “Project”); Auth 3 Downtown
Preservation & Revitalization Prog (DPRP) Loans, in an Aggregate Amt Not to
Exceed $5,814,697, to the Developer in Connection With the Redevelopment
of the Proj, to be Approp by Subsequent Legislation; Auth a 50%, 15-Yr Rev
Grant in the Max Amt Not to Exceed $2,670,000 in Connection With the
Construction of the Payable thru the Downtown Northbank Community Redev
Area Trust Fund; Auth a $1,800,000 Parking Garage Grant to Developer
Payable by the City Upon Completion of the New Construction Portion of the
Proj; Auth Payments for a Pro Rata Share of the Parking Garage Maint Costs in
an Amt Not to Exceed $54,000 Annually; Desig the DIA as Contract Monitor
for the Agrmt; Prov for Oversight of the Proj by the DIA; Auth the Execution of
All Docs Relating to the Above Agrmt & Transactions, & Auth Technical
Changes to the Docs; Waiver of That Portion of the Public Investment Policy
Adopted by Ord 2022-372-E, as Amended, to Auth a Parking Garage Grant
That is Not Currently Auth by the Public Investment Policy (Sawyer)
(Introduced by CP at Req of DIA)
11/9/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
11/14/22 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/14/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/15/22 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/22/22 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 11/22/22
10. 2022-0845 RESO Appt Nemiah Rutledge, as a Member of the Safety & Crime Reduction
AMEND Commission, Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Josh Cockrell, Pursuant to Ch 78,
Ord Code, For a Partial Term ending 6/30/23, Followed by a 1st Full Term Exp
6/30/25 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Freeman) (Co-Sponsor CM Salem)
11/9/22 CO Introduced: R
11/14/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/22/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
AMENDMENT
Revise term to partial term only
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11. 2022-0846 RESO Reappt Antoinette D. Meskel as a Member of the Jax Small & Emerging
Business (JSEB) Monitoring Committee, as a JSEB Contractor, Pursuant to Sec
126.607 (b) (3), Ord Code, for a 2nd Full Term Exp 4/30/25 (Hampsey)
(Introduced by CP Freeman) (Co-Sponsor CM Bowman)
11/9/22 CO Introduced: R
11/14/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/22/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
REAPPOINTMENT
Has attended 8 of 9 meetings or 89% during first full term of 5/1/19 – 4/30/22
12. 2022-0847 RESO Appt Mike Zaffaroni as a Member of the Jax Small & Emerging
Business (JSEB) Monitoring Committee, Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Mike
Stovall, as a Trade Association Rep, Pursuant to Sec 126.607 (b) (5), Ord Code,
for a Partial Term Exp 4/30/23, Followed by a 1st Full Term Exp 4/30/26
(Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Freeman) (Co-Sponsors CMs Salem & Bowman)
11/9/22 CO Introduced: R
11/14/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/22/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
13. 2022-0848 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of George R. Saoud, Esq, a Duval County
Resident, to the Downtown Investment Authority, as a Downtown Real Propty
Owner, Replacing Todd Froats, Pursuant to Sec 55.107 (b) (1), (Downtown
Investment Authority Board), Ch 55 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ord
Code, for a 1st Full Term to Exp 6/30/26 (Hodges) (Introduced by the CP at
Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Salem)
11/9/22 CO Introduced: R
11/14/22 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/22/22 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer
APPOINTMENT
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14. 2022-0862 RESO Approp $500,000 from the NW OED Fund – Transfer from Fund
Contact: Balance for the Purpose of Prov a $500,000 Large Scale Economic Dev Fund
Kirk Wendland (LSEDF) Grant to Proj Cashew (Company), in Connection with the
Infrastructure Costs & Building Improvements to be Made by the Company at
See Auditor summary the Proj Parcel; Purpose of Approp; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or His Designee,
on pg. 14 & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, For & On Behalf of the City, the
Economic Dev Agrmt btwn Company and the City; Auth a LSEDF Grant to the
Company in the Amt of $500,000; Auth a $3,100,000 REV Grant; Designation
of Auth Official & Contract Monitor; Auth Appvl of Tech Amends by the
Executive Dir of the OED; Prov for City Oversight by OED; Prov a Deadline
for the Company to Execute the Agrmt; Affirm the Proj’s Compliance with the
NWJEDF Guidelines Appvd & Adopt by Ord 2016-779-E, as Amend; Waiver
of that Portion of the Public Investment Policy Adopt by Ord 2022-372-E, as
Amend, to Auth a Large Scale Economic Dev Fund Grant, Which Requires a
Minimum of 50 New Jobs; Req 2 Reading Passage Pursuant to Council Rule
3.305 (B.T. 23-023) (Dillard) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor
CM Clark-Murray)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: R, F
• Waives the Public Investment Policy to authorize a Northwest Jacksonville Economic
Development Fund Large Scale Economic Development Fund (LSEDF) Grant for a project
creating less than 50 new jobs
15. 2022-0863 RESO Apv & Auth the Execution of an Economic Dev Agrmt btwn the City &
AMEND Paysafe Payment Processing Solutions LLC, to Support the Relocation of the
Company’s National Headquarters to the City; Auth a Headquarters Relocation
Contact: Grant in the Max Amt of $1,500,000 (HQ Relocation Grant) Payable in 5
Kirk Wendland Equal, Annual Disbursements Following the Purchase or Lease of the Proj
Parcel by the Company; Auth a Headquarters Retention Grant in the Max Amt
See Auditor summary of $5,000,000 (HQ Retention Grant) Payable in 10 Equal, Annual Installments
on pg. 15 Beginning the FY Immediately Following the 5th & Final Disbursement of the
HQ Relocation Grant; Auth an Employment Creation Grant (“EC Grant”) in the
Max Amt of $3,600,000, Calculated in the Amt of $6,000 Per New Job, Capped
at 600 New Jobs, Payable in 25% Increments Over a 4-Yr Period; Apv & Auth
the Execution of Docs by the Mayor, or His Designee, & Corp Sec; Auth Appvl
of Tech Amends by the Executive 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 Public Investment Policy Adopted by Ord 2022-372-E, as
Amend, to Auth the HQ Relocation Grant, HQ Retention Grant, & EC Grant,
Which are Not Auth by the Public Investment Policy; Req 2-Reding Passage
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.305 (Dillard) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: R, F
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AMENDMENT
1. Attach revised Exhibit 1 (Project Summary) to include estimated number of years for the ROI
to reach 1:1
2. Place revised Economic Development Agreement on file to clarify Employment Creation Grant
payment calculation and clawback language
• Waives the Public Investment Policy to authorize incentives not contemplated by the policy
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16. 2022-0871 ORD Approp $7,100,000 from the Northbank Riverwalk – Northbank
2nd Bulkhead Proj to the Northbank Central Marina Proj to Fund Certain
City-Owned Improvements to be Constructed by the Hotel Developer; Auth the
Mayor, or His Designee, to Execute: (1) An Office Building Redev Agrmt
(Office Redev Agreement) Among the City, DIA & Shipyards Office, LLC
(Office Developer), an Affiliate of Iguana Investments Florida, LLC, for the
Design & Construction of a Class A Office Building with No Less than 141,300
Gross sq ft (Office Improvements), Consistent With the Improvements
Previously Auth, Which in Part Authorizes the Sale of the ±1.05-Acre Office
Building Parcel to the Office Developer at a Purchase Price of $3,200,000, &
Auth an Assignment of the Existing Office Building Ground Lease from the
City to the Office Developer; (2) An Amended & Restated Hotel Redev Agrmt
(Hotel Redev Agreement) Among the City, DIA, & Shipyards Hotel, LLC, an
Affiliate of Iguana Investments Florida, LLC (Hotel Developer), Which
Amends & Restates the Previously Auth Redev Agrmt for the Design &
Construction of a Luxury Hotel with No Fewer than 170 Rooms, No Fewer than
23 Class A Condo Units (Collectively, the “Hotel Improvements”); (3) A
Revised Marina Support Building Costs Disbursement Agrmt for the
Construction by the Developer on Behalf of the City of a Marina Support
Building of No Less Than 6,000 sq ft & Events Lawn of ± 1 Acre Having an
Estimated Cost to the City of $9,875,667.00 (Collectively, the “Marina Support
Building Improvements”); (4) A Rev Marina, Bulkhead & Pier Improvements
Costs Disbursement Agrmt with an Estimated Cost to the City of $28,856,125
(Marina Improvements); (5) A Rev Riverwalk Improvements Costs
Disbursement Agrmt with an Estimated Cost to the City of $4,103,135
(Riverwalk Improvements), with All Cost Overruns in the Aggregate the
Responsibility of the Hotel Developer, All on the Northbank of the St. Johns
River Within the Downtown East Northbank Downtown Community
Redevelopment Area (Project); (6) A Modification, Consent & Reaffirmation
of Guaranty for the Hotel Improvements in Favor of the City & DIA; (7) A Rev
Guaranty Agrmt for the Office Improvements in favor of the City & DIA; & (8)
Rev Easements & Related Docs as Described in the Hotel Redev Agrmt &
Office Redev Agrmt; Extending the Previously Auth Right of 1st Offer in Favor
of the Hotel Developer Over an ±4.96 Acre Parcel of Land from 12/31/24 to
6/30/25; Auth a Rev, 75%, 20 Yr REV Grant in the Max Amt Not to Exceed
$50,581,200 in Connection with the Construction of the Hotel Improvements,
Which Increases the Max Amt Thereof by $2,897,245; Auth a New 75 %, 20 Yr
REV Grant in the Max Amt Not to Exceed $8,120,300 in Connection with the
Construction of the Office Building Improvements; Amend the 2023-2027 5-Yr
CIP Appvd by Ord 2022-505-E to Adjust Funding Levels for Each of the
City-Owned Projs & to Auth Expenditure of Cost Savings on Completion of
Each City-Owned Proj; Waiving Sec 122.811 (a), (Sales of Tangible Personal
Propty; Prohibition of Sales to Certain Persons), Ord Code, to Allow Sale of
Any Surplus Tangible Propty of the City Located on the Proj Parcel by Each of
the Hotel Developer & Office Developer; Prov for City Oversight of the Proj by
Public Works & Parks, Rec & Community Svcs; Auth the Execution of all
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Docs Relating to the Above Agrmts & Transactions, & Auth Tech Changes to
the Documents; Waiver of that Portion of the Public Investment Polity Adopted
by Ord 2016-382-E, as Amend, to Auth the REV Grant on the Office Building
& the Increase in the REV Grant for the Hotel Improvements, Which are Not
Auth by the Public Investment Policy (B. T. 23-028) (Sawyer) (Introduced by
CP at Req of DIA)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 12/13/22
17. 2022-0872 ORD Relating to Vacancies in Terms of the Mayor, City Council, Sheriff,
2nd Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Clerk of Court &
Duval County School Board; Setting a Public Straw Ballot Referendum to
Determine Whether the Charter of the City of Jacksonville, Ch 92-341, Laws of
Florida, Should be Amended to Create an Immediate Vacancy in Office Upon a
Filing For Qualification by a Sitting Mayor, City Council Member, Sheriff,
Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Clerk of the Court
& Duval County School Board Member to Run for Any Other of These
Enumerated Offices & Filling Such Vacancy in the Manner Prescribed in the
Charter; Proposing Amendments to Secs 5.06 (The Council – Vacancies;
Temporary Appointments), 6.06 (Mayor- Vacancy in the Office of Mayor); 8.03
(Sheriff – Vacancy), 9.03 (Supervisor of Elections – Vacancy), 10.03 (Property
Appraiser – Vacancy), 11.03 (Tax Collector – Vacancy), 12.11 (Clerk of Court
– Two Term Limit) & 13.05 (Duval County School Board – Vacancies), of the
Charter of the COJ; Prov Notice to the Electorate; Prov Official Ballot & Title
Language; Directing the Supervisor of Elections to Place the Referendum
Question on the 2023 1st Consolidated COJ Election Ballot for the Election
Held on 3/21/23 (Bowles) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/13/22
18. 2022-0873 ORD Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Michael Pinckney as Chief of the Solid Waste
2nd Div of the Dept of Public Works of the COJ Pursuant to Sec 32.602 (Division
Chief), Pt 6 (Solid Waste Division), Ch 32 (Public Works Department), Ord
Code; Waiving the Requirement of Sec 32.602 (Division Chief), Pt 6 (Solid
Waste Division), Ch 32 (Public Works Department), Ord Code, That the Chief
of the Solid Waste Div Have a Bachelor’s Degree (Hodges) (Introduced by CP
at Req of Mayor)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/13/22
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19. 2022-0874 ORD Auth the Borrowing & Approp From the City’s Commercial Paper
2nd Facility in the Up To Max Amt of $17,500,000, To Prov: (1) A $12,500,000,
10-Yr Term, 3.5% Interest Loan; & (2) A $5,000,000 Revolving Line of
Credit; Prov for Funds Carryover to FY 25-26; Auth a $10,000,000 Grant, Subj
to Future Appropriation, in Each Case to the JAXPORT to Support the Raising
of the Fulton Cut Crossing Electric Transmission Lines, to Increase the Number
& Capacity of Vessels Able to call on JAXPORT Ports; Amend 2022-504-E,
the FY 22-23 Budget Ord, to Replace the 2nd Revised Schedule B4 in Order to
Auth the Borrowing &/or the Issuance of Debt For the “Raising of Powerlines”
& “JPA Obligation – Fulton Cut Powerlines” Projs; Auth the City to Enter Into
an Agrmt With the JAXPORT to Prov the Loan & Grant as Further Detailed
Therein; Invoking Exception of 126.107 (G) (Exemptions), Ch 126
(Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Direct Contract With JAXPORT;
Requesting That the Finance & Admin Dept Administer the Agrmt Authorized
Herein (B.T. 23-027) (Sawyer) (Introduced by CP Freeman at Req of Mayor)
(Co-Introduced by CVP Salem)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F, TEU, JWC
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/13/22
20. 2022-0876 ORD Approp $1,050,000, Including a $1,000,000 African-American Historical
EMERGENCY & Cultural Grant From the FL Dept of State, Funded Thru the ARP Act of
2021, & $50,000 From the James Weldon Johnson Park – DM Engineering &
AMEND Design Acct to the James Weldon Johnson Park – DM Other Construction
Costs Acct, to Prov Funding for the Design & 1st Phase of Construction of the
Contact: James Weldon Johnson Park Redesign Proj; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or His
Daryl Joseph Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute an Amdt to the Design-Build Svcs
Contract Btwn the City & Acon Construction Co, Inc. For Design-Build Svcs
2/3 vote For Small Active & Passive Parks Design-Build Projs to Auth Acon
required by Construction Co., Inc. (The “Contractor”) to Prepare a Concept & Initial Design
Council For the Proj & Increasing the Max Indebtedness of the Contract to Pay the
Contractor For These Add’l Svcs; Invoking the Exemption in Sec 126.107 (G)
(Exemptions), Pt 1 (General Regulations), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord
Code, to Direct Contract With Acon Construction Co. For Preparation of the
Concept & Initial Design for the Proj; Amend FY 2023-2027 5-Yr CIP Apvd
By Ord 2022-505-E to Reflect This Appropriation of Funds to the Proj; Prov
For Oversight & Reporting by Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs; Req 1
Cycle Emergency Passage (B.T. 23-024) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP at
Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Clark-Murray)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 12/13/22
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AMENDMENT
1. Correct appropriation language
2. Attach revised Exhibit 2 (Proposal) to include complete proposal
3. Attach revised Exhibit 3 (CIP Sheet) to correct expenditure balances
• Appropriates a new $1,000,000 grant for construction of James Weldon Johnson Park redesign
project
• FY 2022/23 budget included $250,000 for the project which will serve as City’s match required
by the grant
21. 2022-0877 RESO Confirm the Appt of Donovan J. Bradley as a Member of the Taxation,
2nd Revenue & Utilization of Expenditures (TRUE) Commission, Pursuant to Ch
57, Ord Code, for a Partial Term Ending 6/30/24 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP
Freeman) (Co-Sponsor CM Howland)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: R
22. 2022-0878 RESO Appt Jeffrey Gorley, as a Member of the Safety & Crime Reduction
2nd Commission, Filling a Seat Formerly Held by Linda Joseph, Pursuant to Ch 78,
Ord Code, For a Partial Term Exp 6/30/24 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP
Freeman)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: R
23. 2022-0879 RESO Appt Dr. Lori Bilello as a Member of the Health Planning Council of
2nd Northeast Florida, Inc., Replacing Dr. Thomas Burnakis as a “Provider”,
Pursuant to Sec 408.033, F.S., for a 1st Full Term Exp 9/30/24 (Hampsey)
(Introduced by CP Freeman) (Co-Sponsor CM Salem)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: R
24. 2022-0880 RESO Appt Dr. Sunil Joshi as a Member of the Environmental Protection
2nd Board, Pursuant to Ch 73, Ord Code, Replacing Dr. Roi Dagan as a Medical
Profession Rep, for a 1st Full Term Ending 9/30/26 (Hampsey) (Introduced by
CP Freeman)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: R
25. 2022-0881 RESO Expressing the Council’s Support for Local Bill J-1, to be Considered by
2nd the Duval County Legislative Delegation; Amend Ch 87-471, Laws of Florida,
as Amended by Chapters 2011-255, 2016-248, 2017-213, & 2022-259, Laws of
Florida, to Add a Special Zone to be Known as the North Florida Keys Corridor
in Jax, FL, So as to Provide an Exception to §561.20 (1), F.S., for Space &
Seating Requirements for Liquor Licenses for Restaurants in the North Florida
Keys Corridor; Prov for Ad Requirements for Local Proponents; Directing the
Duval Delegation Coordinator to Forward to Municode Any State Law Change
Which Effectuates This Request (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Ferraro)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
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26. 2022-0882 RESO Expressing the Council’s Support for Local Bill J-2, to be Considered by
2nd the Duval County Legislative Delegation, Which Would Amend Ch 87-471,
Laws of Florida, as Amended by Chapters 2011-255, 2016-248, 2017-213, &
2022-259, Laws of Florida, to Add a Special Event Ctr Zone Called “Dennis
Street Commercial Corridor Area” to Jax, FL, So as to Prov an Exception to
§561.20, F.S., For Liquor Licenses for Event Ctrs Which Have an Occupant
Capacity Btwn 2,100 & 2,900 People, An Overall Floor Capacity Btwn 22,000
& 35,000 sq ft, & Derive No Less Than 51% of Annual Gross Income From
Sale of Event Ctr Tickets & Food & Nonalcoholic Beverages That are Prepared,
Served, & Consumed on Such Premises Within the Dennis Street Commercial
Corridor; Prov For Ad Requirements For Local Proponents; Directing the
Duval Delegation Coordinator to Forward to Municode Any State Law Change
Which Effectuates This Request (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Clark-Murray)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R
27. 2022-0883 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Larry Wilson, a Resident of Duval County, to
2nd the Art in Public Places Committee, as an Art Professional, Replacing Ana
Kamiar, Pursuant to Sec 126.903 (Art in Public Places Committee), Pt 9 (Art in
Public Places), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, For a 1st Full Term to
Exp on 12/31/24 (Hodges) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: R
28. 2022-0884 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Ashley Folladori, a Duval County Resident, to
2nd the Cultural Council of Greater Jax, Replacing Craig Shoup, Pursuant to Sec
118.602 (Responsibility), Pt 6 (Cultural Service Grant Program), Ch 118 (City
Grant), Ord Code, For a Partial Term to Exp 9/30/24 (Hodges) (Introduced by
CP at Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Bowman)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: R
29. 2022-0885 RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Craig Shoup, a Duval County Resident, to the
2nd Jacksonville Housing Authority, Replacing Roslyn Mixon-Phillips, Pursuant to
Ch 51A (Jacksonville Housing Authority), Ord Code, For a 1st Full Term to
Exp on 9/16/26 (Hodges) (Introduced by CP at Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors
CMs Salem & Howland)
11/22/22 CO Introduced: R
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Council Auditor’s Office - Bill 2022-862: Project Cashew
Company Name – Project Cashew
Project Location – Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Fund boundary area
Incentives Provided – A total of $3,600,000:
• $500,000 Large Scale Economic Development Fund (LSEDF) grant from the Northwest
Jacksonville Economic Development Fund (NWJEDF)
• $3,100,000 10-year, 75% REV Grant
Number of Jobs to be Created –
• 40 new jobs with an average salary of $50,000 plus benefits to be created no later than 12/31/25
Performance Schedule –
• Completion of construction no later than 12/31/24
Number of Jobs to be Retained – 110 jobs to be retained
Capital Investment – $65,000,000
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 disbursement of the REV grant and LSEDF grant
• If by 12/31/24, the Company fails to invest the amounts listed below, the City funding will be
reduced by the corresponding amount:
- Fails to invest at least $58,500,000 - REV grant reduced proportionately
- Fails to invest at least $50,000,000 - REV grant and LSEDF grant are terminated and any
amounts paid to the Company will be repaid to the City
• If the Company sells the project parcel during the first five years after disbursement of the
LSEDF grant, the Company must repay the LSEDF grant on a sliding scale
• If the Company or any lessee or assignee uses the Project Parcel for any ineligible activities
during the term of the agreement, the Company shall repay the full amount of the LSEDF grant
• The REV grant will be forfeited in any year that the Company is eligible for the REV grant and
doesn’t maintain the 110 retained jobs and the 40 new jobs at an average salary of least $45,000
• If the Company fails to create 40 new jobs with an average salary of $50,000 and retain 110 jobs
by 12/31/25, they will repay the City $3,333.33 of the LSEDF grant for each job below the 150 job
requirement
ROI – OED has calculated the ROI as 1.16 over a 10-year period
Waives the Public Investment Policy to authorize a LSEDF grant for a project creating less than
50 new jobs
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Council Auditor’s Office - Bill 2022-863: Paysafe Payment Processing Solutions
City Incentives - Total of $10,100,000:
• Headquarters Relocation Grant - $1,500,000
• Headquarters Retention Grant - $5,000,000
• Employment Creation Grant - $3,600,000
• The Headquarters Relocation Grant will be paid in annual installments of $300,000 over a
5-year period starting the later of 1) 10/31/23 or 2) 90 days after meeting grant conditions
- Company must provide evidence of project parcel purchase or lease and relocation
- Improvements have been substantially completed
- Company is open for business and project parcel must be serving as national headquarters
- All property taxes must be current
• The Headquarters Retention Grant will be paid in annual installments of $500,000 over a
10-year period starting the October after the final disbursement of the Headquarters Relocation
Grant
- Requires continued satisfaction of the conditions shown above for the Relocation Grant
- Must demonstrate the retention of 600 new jobs at an average wage of at least $135,000
• The Employment Creation Grant will be paid on a basis of $6,000 per new job for up to 600 jobs,
payable in 25% increments over four years ($1,500/year/new job)
- Eligible for the first installment in 2024 based on new jobs created as of 12/31/23
- Employee must reside within Duval, St. Johns, Baker, Clay and Nassau Counties
- Average wage must be at least $135,000
Performance Schedule:
• 12/31/23 – Complete the purchase/lease of project parcel and creation and retention of 200 jobs
• 12/31/24 – Creation and retention of an additional 200 jobs (for a total of 400 new jobs)
• 12/31/25 – Creation and retention of an additional 200 jobs (for a total of 600 new jobs) and
substantial completion of all improvements
• The performance schedule may be extended up to one year by OED
Clawbacks:
• The City may withhold payments if reporting requirements are not met
• If the Company fails to invest at least $30,000,000 of private funding in the project by 12/31/25,
the Headquarters Relocation Grant will be reduced on a pro-rata basis
• If the Company doesn’t demonstrate relocation costs of at least $1,500,000 within one year of the
final payment of the Headquarters Relocation Grant, the City may offset such amounts by
reducing the amount of the Headquarters Retention Grant or Employment Creation Grant
• If the Company doesn’t maintain the 600 new jobs with an average wage of at least $135,000 for
the length of the Headquarters Retention Grant, the Retention Grant will be forfeited that year
ROI:
• OED has calculated the ROI as 0.60 over a 15-year period and estimates that it will take 25 years
to reach an ROI of 1.0
Waives the Public Investment Policy to authorize incentives not contemplated by the policy
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NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
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