Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · August 17, 2020
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Monday, August 17, 2020
2:00 PM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall & Virtual
Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee
Ron Salem, Pharm. D., Chair
LeAnna Cumber, Vice Chair
Reggie Gaffney
Scott Wilson, Excused
Al Ferraro
Joyce Morgan
Danny Becton
Legislative Assistant: Juliette Williams
Legislative Assistant: Jessica Smith
Chief Office of General Counsel: Paige Johnston
Research Assistant: Anthony Baltiero
Asst. Council Auditor: Phillip Peterson
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
Planning Dept.: Laurie Santana
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Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
Jim Knight - FDOT Presentation
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Item/File No. Title History
1. 2019-0555 ORD Auth the Approp of $1,725,422.19 in funding from the City’s
WITHDRAW General Fund, General Svc. Dist. Fund Balance, in order to provide
funding for the repayment by the City of funds received from the State
At request of the of FL Dept of Environmental Protection, Pursuant to that certain land &
Administration water conservation Fund Agreement No.12-00182 btwn the City & the
State of FL (“Grant Agreement”), to allow for the future dev of
Metropolitan Park; Apv & Auth Mayor & Corp Sec to Exec any Grant
Agreemt termination docs & othr agreemts as req by law.
(B.T. 19-112)(Lotzia)(Req of Mayor)
8/13/19 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
8/19/19 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/19/19 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/20/19 F Read 2nd and Rerefer
8/27/19 CO PH Read 2nd and Rereferred; NCSPHS,TEU,F
9/5/19 NCSPHS Meeting Cancelled/Defer
9/5/19 TEU Meeting Cancelled/Defer
3/16/20 NCSPHS Meeting Cancelled-COVID-19/ Emergency-No Action
3/16/20 TEU Meeting Cancelled-COVID-19/ Emergency-No Action
3/17/20 F Meeting Cancelled-COVID-19/ Emergency-No Action
3/24/20 CO Meeting Cancelled-COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
8/17/20 NCSPHS Withdraw 6-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 8/27/19
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2. 2020-0058 ORD Apv & Auth Jax Aviation Authority (JAA) to Withdraw from Risk
DEFER Mgmt. Insurance Prog. Operated by City of Jax in accordance w/Sec
128.106, Ord Code, Prov for Return of JAA Funds; Prov for Prospective
At request of Effec Withdrawal Date. (Sidman) (Req of JAA)
JAA 1/28/20 CO Introduced: TEU, F
2/3/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/4/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/11/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;TEU,F
3/16/20 TEU Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
3/17/20 F Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
3/24/20 CO Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 2/11/20
3. 2020-0107 ORD Approp $497,195.63 from Retained Earnings in Subfund 561 to
DEFER Subfund 561 Self-Insurance Acct to Return Excess FY 2019 Gen
Liability Loss Provision to JAA in Amt of $9,035.70 & Return Excess
At request of Workers’ Comp Loss Provision to JAA in Amt of $488,159.93. (B.T.
JAA 20-049) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
2/11/20 CO Introduced: TEU, F
2/18/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/19/20 F Read 2nd and Rerefer
2/25/20 CO PH Read 2nd and Rerefered;TEU, F
3/16/20 TEU Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
3/17/20 F Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
3/24/20 CO Meeting Cancelled COVID-19/Emergency-No Action
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 2/25/20
4. 2020-0400 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming R/W of Pic-To-Yone St, at
PUBLIC HEARING Request of Jerry Nackashi; Providing Approval Subject to Conditions.
Open and Close (Dist 1- Morgan) (McCain) (Request of Mayor)
7/28/20 CO Introduced: TEU
Contact: 8/3/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
Renee Hunter 8/11/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S - 8/17/20
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 8/11/20
5. 2020-0401 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming a Portion of Pickett’s Ln,
PUBLIC HEARING an Unopened & Unimproved R/W at Req of Paul Harden, Subject to
Open and Close Reservation unto JEA of an All Utilities Easemnt Over the Closed
Pickett’s Ln R/W; Providing Approval Subject to Conditions.(Dist.
Contact: 8-Pittman) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Renee Hunter 7/28/20 CO Introduced: TEU
8/3/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/11/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. – 8/17/20
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/20
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6. 2020-0410 ORD Approp $354,821.00 from the Jax Transportation Authority to fund
AMEND the Assignment of 2 Full Time Officers of the JSO to the Jax Regional
Transportation Center at Lavilla, Apv & Auth the Sheriff to Execute the
Contact: Memo of Agreemnt btwn the Jax Transportation Authority & JSO; Apv
Bill Clement Positions. (B.T. 20-083) (R.C. 20-127) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
7/28/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
8/3/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/4/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/11/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS,TEU,F
8/17/20 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 8/11/20
AMENDMENT
1. Add carryover language to allow funds to be used in FY 2020/21
2. Add language to eliminate the positions upon termination of Memorandum of
Agreement
Approves a 5-year Agreement between JTA and JSO for 2 full time officers to be
assigned to the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center in LaVilla
7. 2020-0413 ORD Approp $179,370.75 Grant from FEMA, Funded through the
AMEND Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Apvd by the FL Div of Emerg Mgmt,
for Purchase & Installation of a Permanent Generator at the Dept of
Contact: Health Bldg, Apv & Auth Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute and Deliver the
John Pappas Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Contract #H0337 btwn City of Jax &
the FL Div of Emerg Mgmt; Providing Oversight by Public Divisions
Buildings of Public Works; Amend 2020-2024 5-yr Capital Improvemnt
Program Apvd by Ord 2019-505-E to Provide Funding for “Dept of
Health Generator Replacement.” (B.T. 20-093) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
7/28/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
8/3/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/4/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/11/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS, TEU,F
8/17/20 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/20
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AMENDMENT
Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (CIP Sheet) to correct address
The grant agreement includes a non-federal cost share of $59,790.25, which represents
25% of the budgeted cost of the project. Funding for the City’s cost share has not yet
been appropriated. The City has applied for funding from the Department of Economic
Opportunity Rebuild Florida program in order to cover its cost share. It is anticipated
that grant awards will be announced in late fall.
8. 2020-0414 ORD Approp $224,959.50 Grant from FEMA Funded through the
Contact: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Apvd by the FL Div of Emerg Mgmt,
John Pappas for Purchase & Installation of a Permanent Generator at the Traffic
Mgmt. Facility, Apv & Auth Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute and Deliver
the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Contract #H0429 btwn City of Jax
& th FL Div of Emerg Mgmt; Providing Oversight by Public Divisions
Buildings of Public Works; Amend 2020-2024 5-yr Capital Improvemnt
Program Apvd by Ord 2019-505-E to Provide Funding for “Traffic Mgmt
Facility Generator Replacement.” (B.T. 20-094) (McCain) (Req of
Mayor)
7/28/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
8/3/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/4/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/11/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS,TEU,F
8/17/20 NCSPHS Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/20
The grant agreement includes a non-federal cost share of $74,986.50, which represents
25% of the budgeted cost of the project. Funding for the City’s cost share has not yet
been appropriated. The City has applied for funding from the Department of Economic
Opportunity Rebuild Florida program in order to cover its cost share. It is anticipated
that grant awards will be announced in late fall.
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9. 2020-0416 ORD Approp $996,651.44 from Self Insurance – Retained Earnings
Contact: Acct to the Self Insurance – Refund of Equity Acct in Order to 1) Return
Twane Duckworth/ Excess FY 2019 General Liability Loss Provision to the Water Sewer
Bibinia Centeno Authority in the Amt of $384,858.19, & to the JHA in the Amt of
$2,922.61, & 2) Return Excess FY 2019 Workers’ Comp Loss Provision
to JPA in the Amt of $44,409.90, to JHA in the Amt of $386,503.78, & to
JAA in the Amt of $177,956.96. (B.T. 20-096) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
7/28/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F
8/3/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/3/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/4/20 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/11/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;NCSPHS,TEU,F
8/17/20 NCSPHS Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/20
10. 2020-0419 ORD Relating to JEA & Article 21 (JEA), Charter of the City of Jax;
DEFER Repealing Sec 21.03 (Composition; Compensation; Officers; Meetings),
21.08 (Employees), & 21.09 (Awards of Contracts) of Article 21 (JEA),
Pursuant to Charter of the City of Jax; Amending Article 21 (JEA), Charter of the
Section 21.11 City of Jax; Creating New Sec 21.03 (Composition; Compensation;
City Charter Officers; Meetings), 21.08 (Employees; Managing Director; Employmnt
Public Hearing Contract Restrictions), 21.09 (Procuremt Generally; Contracts
Generally), 21.11 (Privatization, Sale, Reorganization, Svc Territory
Transfers Prohibited) & 21.12 (Public Engagemnt); Renumbering
Existing Sec 21.11 (Legislative Authority of Council) & 21.12
(Severability) to 21.13 & 21.14 Respectively; Providing for Proviso
Language re 2020-100-E; Providing for Codification Instructions;
Providing for Effective Date. (Hodges) (Introduced by CM Boylan)
(Co-Sponsored by CMs Bowman, DeFoor, Dennis, Ferraro, Priestly
Jackson, Salem, Wilson, Pittman & Morgan)
7/28/20 CO Introduced: TEU, R
8/3/20 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/4/20 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/11/20 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred;TEU,R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/11/20
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 – 9/8/20
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11. 2020-0486 ORD Estab a Neighborhood Assessment Prog (NAP) for the South End
2nd River Rd.-NW End River Oaks Rd. Neighborhood for Underground
Power & Communications Improvements, Pursuant to Chapt 714
(Neighborhood Assessment Progs.), Pt 3 (Underground Power &
Communications Prog. Area), Ord Code; Identifying JEA for NAP Proj
Performance; Expressing Intent to Use Uniform Method for Non-Ad
Valorem Assessmts; Pursuant to Sec. 197.3632(3)(a), F.S.; Directing
Distribution of this Ord by Legislative Svcs. (Eller) (Introduced by CM
Cumber)
8/11/20 Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU
8/17/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to F.S. Sec. 197.3632(3)(a) – 9/8/20
12. 2020-0490 ORD Approp $15,000.00 ($7,500.00 from CSX Transportation, Inc.
2nd (CSX) & $7,500.00 from the FL Dept of Transportation (FDOT) for
Closure of E. 59th St. Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing; Auth the
Mayor & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver the Stipulation of Parties
for the Closure of E. 59th St. FDOT Crossing #621069K
Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing btwn City of Jax, CSX, & FDOT for
Permanent Closing of a Railroad-Highway Public Grade Crossing at E.
59th St.; Oversight by Dept of Public Works; Amend 2020-2024 5-Yr
Capital Improvemt Program Apv by Ord 2019-505-E to Provide Funding
for the Project Entitled “Railroad Crossings.” (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
8/11/20 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU,F
8/17/20 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/20
13. 2020-0498 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming Unopened & Improved
2nd Portion R/W in Jax Heights w/in the Cecil Commerce Center at Req of
City of Jax’s OED (“Applicant”); Oversight by OED & the Real Estate Div
of the Dept of Public Works. (Dist 12-Ferraro) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
8/11/20 CO Introduced: TEU
TEU PH - Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. – 8/31/20
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/25/20
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