Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · September 20, 2021
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W Duval St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Monday, September 20, 2021
2:00 PM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall
Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee
Joyce Morgan, Chair
Al Ferraro, Vice Chair
Danny Becton
Matt Carlucci
LeAnna Cumber
Randy DeFoor
Terrance Freeman
Legislative Assistant: Maritza Sanchez
Legislative Services Manager: Bernadette Smith
Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman
Research Assistant: Richard Distel
Asst. Council Auditor: Phillip Peterson
Council Auditor's Office: Edward Linsky
Administration: Rachel Zimmer
Planning Dept.: Laurie Santana
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Meeting Convened: Meeting Adjourned:
Attendance:
Margo Moehring, Northeast Florida Regional Council, to provide a presentation on the
Duval County Local Coordinating Board
Item/File No. Title History
1. 2021-0079 ORD Approp $1,037,130.00 from FEMA through the State of FL Div of
NCSPHS Emergency Mgmt. Under the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Prog.
SUBSTITUTE to Fund the Acquisition & Installation of 7 Permanent Generators at 7
Storm Water Pump Station Sites within Duval Cty, Amending the
Contact: 2021-2025 5 Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to Purchase & Install
John Pappas Permanent Emergency Generators at the Following Locations: Hillman
Dr., Myrtle Ave., Hilly Rd., Bradley Rd., Jessie St., McGrits Creek
2/3 vote required Park/Lew Brantley & Sandalwood Canal; Providing for City Oversight by
by Council 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
As Substituted (NCSPHS)
• Appropriates $910,471 for the installation of generators at seven (7) stormwater pump
stations throughout the City
• Places on file a revised award letter from the State
• Attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to reflect revised award
• Attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (CIP Sheet) to reflect revised award
• Reflects that a local match of 25% is required and is being appropriated as part of the
FY 2021/22 CIP budget
• Corrects various scrivener’s
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2. 2021-0460 ORD-MC Regarding Pt 1 (Certificate of Public Convenience &
DEFER Necessity),Chapt 380, (Solid Waste Mgmt), Ord Code; Amending Sec.
380.102 (Definitions), Ord Code, to Include Definitions for Construction
At the request of & Demolition Waste Reduction Facility & Non-Presorted Construction &
CM Ferraro 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
3. 2021-0546 ORD Approp $27,000.00 in Grant Funding from the FL Fish & Wildlife
AMEND Conservation Commission (The FWC) for Reimbursement of the City of
Jax’s Costs to Remove 3 Derelict Vessels in City of Jax Waterways;
Contact: Oversight by the Neighborhoods Dept; Environmental Quality Div.
Melissa Long (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv)
8/10/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, JWC
8/16/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/17/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/24/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred: TEU,F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –8/24/21
AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct account codes
2. Correct Scrivener’s
• Two (2) of the vessels are located in the Trout River and one (1) is located in the
Intracoastal Waterway
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4. 2021-0550 ORD Establishing a Neighborhood Assessment Prog (NAP) for the
AMEND Richmond Shadowlawn Neighborhood for Underground Power &
Communications Improvements, Pursuant to Chapt 714 (Neighborhood
Contact: Assessment Progs), Pt 3 (Underground Power & Communications Prog
Trisha Bowles Area), Ord Code; Identifying JEA for NAP Proj Performance; Expressing
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) – 9/28/21
AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (Petition) to correct property listing
2. Correct Scrivener’s
• The cost of the Neighborhood Assessment Program will be initially funded by JEA and
refunded to JEA through a non-ad valorem assessment
• Estimated cost of the project is $971,334 (excluding JEA contribution)
• Estimated annual assessment of $1,195 for a period of 20 years to 61 benefiting
property owners
• There is no financial obligation of the City
5. 2021-0584 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Opened & Improved
Public Hearing Portion of the Mitchell Ave r/w Established in the Mitchell Place Plat, at
Open/Close the Request of Skinner Jones Goodin-Mitchell Place LLC, Subject to
Reservation unto JEA of an all Utilities & Facilities Easement Over the
Contact: Closed Portion of the r/w; Providing for Approval Subject to Conditions.
Renee Hunter (Dist.5-Newby)(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: TEU
9/7/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/14/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S-9/20/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/14/21
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6. 2021-0585 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an UnOpened &
Public Hearing UnImproved Portion of the Bosenberg Alley r/w Established in the
Open/Close Replat of Bowdendale, at the Request of BRP Auto Sale LLC, Subject
to Reservation unto JEA of an all Utilities & Facilities Easement Over
Contact: the Closed Portion of the r/w; Providing for Approval Subject to
Renee Hunter Conditions. (Dist.5- Newby)(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: TEU
9/7/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/14/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S-9/20/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
7. 2021-0588 ORD Approp $ 2,050,000.00 from the Solid Waste Disposal Fund to
Contact: Offset Increased Expenses for Landfill Disposal Charges & Contractor
John Pappas Operating Costs at the Trail Ridge Landfill that arose during FY
2020-2021 due to Increased Tonnage Disposal; Purpose of Approp. (B.
T. 21-111) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F
9/7/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/8/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/14/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
• Increased tons at Trail Ridge Landfill have resulted in increased revenues and
expenditures
• The increased revenues are appropriated to cover increased disposal costs of
residential waste and increased contract costs for the operation of the landfill
8. 2021-0589 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Unopened &
Public Hearing Unimproved Portion of Jax Heights r/w established in the Jax Heights
Open/Close Plat, at the Request of W. T. & L.L. Investments & the Huntley Jiffy
Trust; Providing for Approval Subject to Conditions.(Dist.12- White)
Contact: (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
Renee Hunter 8/24/21 CO Introduced: TEU
9/7/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/14/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S-9/20/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
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9. 2021-0592 ORD-MC Regarding Host Fees & Associated Solid Waste Rates for
Contact: Disposal; Amend Chapt123 (Public Fees), Pt 1 (In General), Sec
John Pappas 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
9/7/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/7/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/8/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/14/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:NCSPHS, TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
• Removes Landfill Closure ($1.98/ton) and Solid Waste Enterprise ($4.44/ton) portions
of the host fee for solid waste delivered to a Class III Landfill and construction and
demolition (C&D) debris generated outside the county and delivered to a
privately-owned facility
• C&D debris generated outside the county and delivered to a publicly owned facility
will be subject to the total host fee ($7.16/ton)
• Increases the host fee at publicly owned facilities by an additional $ 0.43/ton to be
distributed to Landfill Closure ($0.13/ton) and Solid Waste Enterprise Fund ($0.30/ton)
• Based on current tonnage estimates, this will result in approximately $120,000 in
additional host fees charged to the City for residential waste deposited at Trail Ridge
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10. 2021-0595 ORD Approp $610,000.00 Grant From the FDOT to Fund Construction
Contact: & Construction Oversight for Installation of an Intelligent Transportation
John Pappas System on Bay St. from I-95 to Festival Park Dr (“The Project”);Purpose
of the Approp;Apv & Auth the Mayor, of his Designee, & the Corp
2/3 vote required Secretary to Execute & Deliver, for & on behalf of the City, the Local
by Council Agency Prog Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax & FDOT; Amend the
2021-2025 5Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2020-505-E to Reflect FDOT Grant
Funding for the Proj; Oversight by the Engineering & Construction Mgmt
Div of the Dept Of Public Works. (B. T. 21-110) (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F
9/7/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/8/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/14/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
• The purpose of the Intelligent Transportation System is to provide greater stormwater
resiliency, traffic cameras for traffic operation and public safety, and fiber-optic
communications for future expansion opportunities
11. 2021-0598 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee & the Corp Secretary to
Contact: Execute & Deliver a Community Aesthetic feature Agreemnt btwn the
Daryl Joseph City of Jax & the FDOT for the Design, Installation & Maintenance of a
Mural on the Acosta Bridge Pier Support Columns; City Oversight by the
Dept of Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs. (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F
9/7/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/8/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/14/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
• The murals will be located adjacent to Corkscrew Park, on the columns located in the
river
• The subject of the murals will be cows, in remembrance of the City’s origins
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12. 2021-0601 ORD Auth the Mayor, or his Designee& the Corp Secretary to Execute
AMEND & Deliver a Locally –Funded Agreemnt (Lump-Sum Contribution) by &
among the State of FDOT, the City of Jax, & the JTA Pursuant to a
Contact: Federal Railroad Admin Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety
John Pappas Improvements Grant Awarded to the FDOT for the Purpose of Mitigating
Jax’s Freight Train-Vehicle/Pedestrian/Bicyclist Conflicts. (Staffopoulos)
(Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
8/24/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F
9/7/21 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/8/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/14/21 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 – 9/14/21
AMENDMENT
1. Acknowledge advance payment of $978,875 to FDOT, as provided for in the
Agreement
2. Reflect that Public Works Engineering has oversight of the Agreement
• Upon execution of the Agreement, the City will contribute $978,875 towards the total
project cost of $35,231,000. JTA will also contribute the same amount and the Federal
Railroad Administration issued a grant for $17,615,500. The remainder of the project
costs will be covered by the FDOT.
• The identified improvements will allow northbound freight trains to continuously move
through San Marco and across the river without stopping and blocking crossings. It will
also alleviate congestion at the Beaver St. and Moncrief yards.
13. 2021-0620 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
2nd Agreement btwn the City of Jax & Laborers’ International Union of North
America (LIUNA), Representing Approx 300 Members. (Granat)
(Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
14. 2021-0621 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
2nd Agreement btwn the City of Jax & the Jax Supervisors Assoc. (JSA),
Representing Approx 440 Members.
(Granat) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
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15. 2021-0622 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
2nd Agreement btwn the City of Jax & the American Federation of State,
County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Representing Approx 1,900
Members, including Part-Time Employees.
(Granat) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced:TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
16. 2021-0623 ORD Apv the Proposed 10/1/2021-9/30/2024 Collective Bargaining
2nd Agreement btwn the City of Jax & the Communication Workers of
America (CWA), Representing Approx 420 Members.
(Granat) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F, R
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
17. 2021-0626 ORD Apv a Termination of a Development Agreement btwn the City of
2nd Jax & 1st Coast Land Development, Inc. (CRC # 40796.1)known as
“Firestone Rd PUD”, for Property on the East Side of I-295, on
Firestone Rd btwn Wilson Blvd. & Thurston Rd (R.E. #’s 012570-0000 &
012569-0000), Pursuant to Pt 2, Chapt 655, Ord Code. (Dist 12-White)
(Grandin) (Introduced by CM White)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU
TEU PH-10/19/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & Chapter 163, Part 2, F.S.,
–10/12/21 & 10/26/21
18. 2021-0660 ORD Closing and Abandoning &/or Disclaiming the South 35 Ft. of a 50
2nd Ft. Drainage Easement Est. in the Sunnydale Acres Plat, Recorded in
Plat Bk 22, Pg. 83 of the Current Public Records of Duval Co. FL,at the
Request of Kenneth Todd Lorant; Providing for approval Subject to
Conditions. (Dist 4-Carrico) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at
Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S-10/4/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-9/28/21
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19. 2021-0661 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Unopened &
2nd Unimproved Portion of the Leahy Rd. Right-of-Way Est. in the
Robinwood Acres Unit No. 3 Plat, as Recorded in Plat Bk 21, Pg. 43 of
the Current Public Records of Duval Co. FL, at the Request of Alex
Chambers, Sub. To Reservation unto the City of Jax of an all Utilities &
Facilities Easement Over the Closed Portion of the r/w. (Dist 4-Carrico)
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S-10/4/21
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-9/28/21
20. 2021-0663 ORD Approp $300,000.00 From the Metropolitan Park Maint Subfund
2nd (1D4) Fund Bal. to be Used for Demo. Of Mobile Office Trailers & the
Stage, Stage Bldg., and Stage Flooring & Concrete Foundation, & for
Restoration of Sidewalk Connections, Purpose of Appropriation.
(B. T. 21-108) (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of
Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: TEU, F
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601-9/28/21
21. 2021-0668 ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor & Corp. Secretary to Execute & Deliver, for
2nd & on behalf of the City, that Certain Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee
Waived Lease (BOT File # 160354632) btwn the City of Jax & the
Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State
of Fl (“The Lease”) for the Purpose of Securing Submerged Land for
Construction & Operation of a Six-Slip Public Docking Facility Adjacent
to the Terminus of Jackson St. for Public Mooring of Recreational
Vehicles & a Water Taxi Loading & Unloading Area, for a 10 Yr Initial
Term Commencing 12/13/19;Oversight of Acquisition, Execution &
Recording of the Lease by the Real Estate Div., Public Works Dept, &
Oversight of the Lease & Docking Facility by the Parks, Recreation &
Comm. Svcs Dept. (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req of
Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
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22. 2021-0671 ORD Apv & Auth. The Mayor & Corp. Sec. to Execute & Deliver, for &
2nd on Behalf of the City, That Certain Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee
Waived Lease Renewal (BOT File # 161272789) btwn The City of Jax &
the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the
State of FL for the Purpose of Operating a 78-Slip Public Marina in
Conjunction with an Upland Park & Sprots Complex for a 5 Yr Term at
No Cost to the City; Providing for Oversight of Acquisition, Execution &
Recording of the Lease by the Real Estate Div., Public Works Dept.,
Oversight of the Lease & Marina & Docking Facility by the Parks, Rec. &
Community Serv. Dept. (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Newby at Req
of Mayor)
9/14/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, R, JWC
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 –9/28/21
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Monday, October 4, 2021.
*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
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