Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee
Regular MeetingJacksonville, FL · September 6, 2023
Agenda
City of Jacksonville
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agenda - Revised Marked
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
2:00 PM
Council Chamber
1st Floor, City Hall
Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee
Ju’Coby Pittman, Chair
Chris Miller, Vice Chair
Matt Carlucci
Tyrona Clark-Murray
Mike Gay
Nick Howland
Jimmy Peluso
Legislative Assistant: Steven Libby
Council Auditor's Office: Edward Linsky
Council Research: Jeff Clements, Chief
Office of General Counsel: Carla Lopera
Administration: Brittany Norris, Dir. of Intergovernmental Affairs
Planning Dept.: Laurie Santana
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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 & Gay)
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. 2023-0441 ORD Approp $2,392,309.57 in Reallocated Emergency Rental Assistance Prog
DEFER (Round 2) Grant Funds from the U.S. Dept of Treasury to the Community Dev
Fund Miscellaneous Grants & Aids Acct to Prov Emergency Rent & Utility
At request of Assistance to Eligible Households in Duval County Through 9/30/25, to be
the Administration 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
3. 2023-0486 ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Unopened & Unimproved
PUBLIC HEARING Portion of the Mount Herman St R/W, Estab in the Plat of Hendersonville, as
Open & Close Recorded, at the Req of Shay Edery, Owner of Easy Jax Properties LLC & Easy
Buy Properties LLC, Subj to Reservation of an Easement to the City & JEA for
Contact: Utilities, Facilities & Access; Prov for Appvl Subj to Conditions (Dist.
Renee Hunter 7-Peluso) (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: TEU
8/15/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/22/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 9/6/23
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
• Closure requested to expand the residential yard between owner’s parcels to create more room
for tenant use
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4. 2023-0487 ORD Approp $1,710,000.00, Including $855,000.00 in Grant Funding Awarded
AMEND 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
Contact: Support & Improve the Heavy Equipment Team (HET); Purpose of Approp;
Chief Powers Prov for Oversight by JFRD, Emerg Preparedness Div (B.T. 23-106) (Hodges)
(Req of Mayor)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
8/14/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/15/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/15/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/22/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/5/23 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
AMENDMENT
1. Reflect that the City match is coming from the General Fund Operating Fund Balance
2. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to reflect purchase through Fleet Management and correct
account code
• Funding will be used to purchase six (6) trucks and trailers, a large-scale excavator and a fuel
truck
5. 2023-0488 ORD Transferring $350,000.00 from the Neighborhood Enhancement Trust -
AMEND 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
Contact: 2022-504-E to Reflect this Approp of Funds; Prov a Carryover of Funds into
Daryl Joseph Subsequent FYs (B.T. 23-103) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM
Peluso)
2/3 vote 8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
required by 8/14/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Council 8/15/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/15/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/22/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/5/23 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
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AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (CIP) to correct summing error
2. Correct Scrivener’s
• Proposed improvements are within the required 5-mile area for use of these funds
6. 2023-0490 ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & Corp Sec to Execute &
Scrivener’s Deliver, for & on Behalf of the City, the Operating Svcs Agrmt btwn the City &
St. Johns River Taxi, LLC for St. Johns River Taxi Operating & Marketing
Contact: Svcs; Invoking the Exemption in Sec 126.107 (g) (Exemptions), Pt 1 (General
Daryl Joseph Regulations), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct
Contract with St. Johns River Taxi, LLC for St. Johns River Taxi Operating &
Marketing Svcs; Prov for City Oversight by the Dept of Parks, Rec &
Community Svcs (Hodges) (Req of Mayor)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: R, F, TEU, JWC
8/14/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/15/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/15/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/22/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/5/23 R Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
Scrivener’s
1. Pg. 2, line 12, strike “2023-504-23” and insert “2023-504-E”
• Authorizes execution of service agreement with the current River Taxi service provider to
provide services through September 30, 2028, with the option to extend the agreement for an
additional 5 Years
• The City contributes $120,000 annually to the contractor for the services provided
• The contractor contributes $600 monthly to the Metropolitan Park Maintenance and
Improvement Fund for use of City facilities
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7. 2023-0491 ORD Approp $1,696,404.03 in Available Funds from 2 Drainage System
AMEND 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
Contact: Blvd/Mother Hubbard Dr S (DSR) - CIP; (4) the Ingleside Ave (DSR) - CIP;
Steve Long / (5) the Irving Scott Dr (DSR) - CIP; & (6) the Ortega Blvd Drainage
Robin Smith 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
2/3 vote Projs Entitled “Woolery Drive Drainage Study & Improvements,” “Emerald
required by Trail - S-Line to Stonewall Street Improvements,” “Harlow Boulevard/Mother
Council 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) (Co-Sponsors CMs Clark-Murray & Peluso)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
8/14/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/15/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/15/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/22/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/5/23 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
AMENDMENT
Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (CIP) to correct prior years appropriation amount
• Drainage System Rehab funding will be appropriated to the following projects
- Woolery Drive – $720,661
- Emerald Trail S-Line to Stonewall Street – $171,743
- Harlow Blvd / Mother Hubbard Dr. S. – $192,000
- Ingleside Ave – $75,000
- Irving Scott Dr. – $242,000
- Ortega Blvd – $295,000
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8. 2023-0493 ORD Approp $350,000.00 ($280,000.00 in Grant Funds from the USDOT,
AMEND 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
Contact: of Approp; Auth Part-Time Hours; Prov for Oversight by the Planning & Dev
Laurie Santana Dept (B.T. 23-109) (R.C. 23-162) (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs
Clark-Murray & Peluso)
8/8/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
8/14/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/15/23 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/15/23 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/22/23 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
9/5/23 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/22/23
AMENDMENT
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (Agreement) to reflect amended budget
2. Pg. 1, line 30, strike “$350,000.00” and insert “$280,000.00”
• The goal of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Project is to eliminate all bicycle and pedestrian
fatalities and serious injuries by 2030, which includes recommending policies and actionable items
to be adopted by the City within one (1) year of completion of the Vision Zero Action Plan
9. 2023-0552 ORD-MC Amend Sec 122.202 (d) (Parking Rates at Municipal Parking Lots),
2nd Pt 2 (Municipal Parking Lots), Ch 122 (Public Property), Ord Code, to Extend
the Discount Rate to Employees Parking in City-Owned Parking Facilities for 1
Add’l Yr (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)
8/22/23 CO Introduced: F, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/23
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10. 2023-0554 ORD re Ch 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations) Ord Code; to
2nd Officially Declare that “Racetrack” Rd Extending from Philips Hwy in Duval
County to the St. Johns County Boundary Line Should be Desig as 2 Separate
Words as “Race Track” Rd; Prov a Compliance Time Period to Require that All
Citizens, Propty Owners, Business Owners & Governmental Entities Utilize the
Correct Designation & Spelling of “Racetrack” as “Race Track” Rd on Any &
All Official Docs, Residence Addresses, Street Signs, Hwy Markers &
Electronic Communications On or Before 12/31/24; Directing Legislative Svcs
Div to Forward This Ord to the Planning & Dev Dept & the Public Works Dept
(Pollock) (Req of TEU Committee)
8/22/23 CO Introduced: TEU
TEU PH Pursuant to Chapt 745 Ord Code - 9/19/23
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/23
11. 2023-0555 ORD re Ch 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations) Ord Code; Estab an
2nd Honorary St Desig & Associated Rdwy Markers for Dr. Andrew Brooker
Coleman, Jr.; Estab an Honorary St Desig on Moncrief Rd Extending from
Voorhies St to Meharry St in Council Dist 10 for Dr Andrew Brooker Coleman,
Jr.; Prov for the Installation of 2 Honorary Rdwy Markers to be Located in
Approp Locations on the Desig Road in Council Dist 10; Waiver of Sec
745.105 (i) (3) Which Requires that the Honoree Live in the Community
Within 5 Miles of the Street Being Desig for At Least 10 Yrs; Directing
Legislative Svcs Div to Forward this Ord to the Planning & Dev Dept,
Addressing Div for Processing, Implementation & Coordination with the Public
Works Dept, Traffic Engineering & Other Affected Agencies & Orgs (Pollock)
(Introduced by CM Pittman)
8/22/23 CO Introduced: R, TEU
9/5/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 745.105, Ord Code, & 166.041 F.S. - 9/19/23
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/23
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12. 2023-0556 ORD Approp a $411,625.25 Grant from FEMA, Funded Through the Hazard
2nd Mitigation Grant Prog & Appvd by the FL Dept of Emerg Mgmt, for the
Purchase & Installation of a Permanent Generator at the DOH Bldg; Apv &
Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, for &
on Behalf of the City, Modification # 4 to the Subgrant Agrmt btwn the FL Div
of Emerg Mgmt & the City, Contract # H0337; Prov for Oversight by the Public
Bldgs Div of the City’s Dept of Public Works; Amend the 22-27 5-Yr CIP
Appvd by Ord 2022-505-E to Prov Funding for the Proj Entitled “Department
of Health Generator Replacement” (B.T. 23-118) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
8/22/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
9/5/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/23
13. 2023-0557 ORD Approp $227,218.83 from Local Option Gas Tax-Fund/Sidewalk
2nd Construction-New to Fund the Design & Admin Portion of the Starratt Rd
Sidewalk Improvements Proj; Purpose of Approp; Amend the 22-27 5-Yr CIP
Appvd by Ord 2022-505-E to Reflect this Approp of Funds (B.T. 23-117)
(Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
8/22/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
9/5/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/23
14. 2023-0558 ORD Approp $250,000.00 from the Cecil Commerce Center Trust Fund to the
2nd 2023 Auth Capital Projs Fund to Prov Add’l Funding to Complete the Cecil
Piping Repair Proj Due to Increased Construction Costs; Purpose of Approp;
Amend the 23-27 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2022-505-E to Reflect this Approp
of Funds to the Proj (B.T. 23-116) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
8/22/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
9/5/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/23
15. 2023-0559 ORD Transferring $1,458,000.00 from the Mobility Fee - Zone 2 Bike
2nd Ped-Activity to the UNF Campus Bicycle Improvements Proj to Fund the
Design & Construction of a New Shared-Use Bike & Pedestrian Path; Purpose
of Approp; Amend the 22-27 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord Code 2022-505-E to
Reflect this Approp of Funds (B.T. 23-111) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
8/22/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU
9/5/23 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/23
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16. 2023-0560 ORD Concerning Emerg Medical Transportation Svcs: Making Findings;
EMERGENCY Declaring that Public Convenience & Necessity Require the Transfer or
Assignment of a Certificate for Emerg Medical Transportation Svcs from
AMEND Century Ambulance Service, Inc. to RG Ambulance Service, Inc.; Auth the Dir
of Fire & Rescue, or Designee, to Transfer or Assign Said Certificate; Req
Contact: 1-Cycle Emergency Passage; Prov for Cont’d Operation (Sawyer) (Req of
Chief Powers/ Mayor)
Chief Blanton 8/22/23 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU
9/5/23 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/23
AMENDMENT
Reflect company name as “RG Ambulance Services, Inc. DBA Century Ambulance Service, Inc.”
• The nature of the emergency is to avoid the interruption of emergency medical transportation
services
17. 2023-0562 ORD Amend the JTA FY 21-22 Budget; Amend Ord 2021-504-E (the City of
2nd Jacksonville Budget Ordinance) by Amend Revised Schedule O (Estimated
Operating Revenues) & Revised Schedule P (Operating Expenditures) to
Approp Add’l Revenues to Offset Increased Operating Expenses Exceeding the
Appvd JTA Budget for FY 21-22 (Staffopoulos) (Request of JTA)
8/22/23 CO Introduced: F, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/23
18. 2023-0565 ORD Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver a
2nd Locally-Funded Agrmt (Lump Sum) btwn FDOT & the City Pursuant to Which
the City Agrees to Pay FDOT $450,000 for Certain Rdwy Improvements; Prov
for Oversight by the Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div of the Dept of
Public Works (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)
8/22/23 CO Introduced: F, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/23
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19. 2023-0568 ORD Approp $1,355,761,90, Including $1,043,000 From Gen Fund Fund Bal &
2nd $292,761.90 From Wells Creek, LLC, Mattamy Jacksonville LLC, & KB Home
Jacksonville LLC, to the Auth Capital Projs Fund to Pay for Construction of
Traffic Signalization Improvements at the Intersection of Philips Hwy & Wells
Creek Pkwy; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute
& Deliver an Amended & Restated Escrow & Traffic Signalization Proj Agrmt
Btwn the City & Wells Creek, LLC, Mattamy Jacksonville LLC, KB Home
Jacksonville LLC & Wells Creek Property Owners Association, Inc., Prov the
Terms, Conditions & Responsibilities of Parties with Respect to the Proj; Prov
for Oversight by Public Works (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Arias)
(Co-Sponsor CMs Howland & Amaro)
8/22/23 CO Introduced: F, TEU
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/12/23
20. 2023-0571 RESO Supporting House Bill 21, Desig a Portion of State Road 9A/E Beltway
2nd 295 btwn Gate Pkwy & Baymeadows Rd in Duval County as “Officer
Christopher Michael Kane Highway”; Directing the Chief of Legislative Svcs to
Send a Copy of this Reso to the Dist 2 Sec of FDOT & Members of the Duval
County Legislative Delegation (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Arias)
(Co-Sponsors CMs Freeman, Clark-Murray & Howland)
8/22/23 CO Introduced: R, TEU
9/5/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/23
21. 2023-0572 RESO Supporting House Bill 21, Desig a Portion of State Road 105/Heckscher
2nd Dr btwn New Berlin Rd E & Orahood Ln in Duval County as “Officer Scott
Eric Bell Highway”; Directing the Chief of Legislative Svcs to Send a Copy of
this Reso to the Dist 2 Sec of FDOT & Members of the Duval County
Legislative Delegation (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Gay) (Co-Sponsors
CMs Freeman, Clark-Murray & Howland)
8/22/23 CO Introduced: R, TEU
9/5/23 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/23
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22. 2023-0590 ORD Declaring the Public Necessity for Acquiring Fee Simple Title, Temp
EMERGENCY Construction Easements, & Permanent Drainage Easements, Through
Condemnation by Right of Eminent Domain To & Over Certain Real Property
AMEND in Council Districts 12 & 14, Such Real Property Interests Being Near or
Adjacent to a Portion of Old Middleburg Rd S Including the Properties with
Contact: R.E. #: 015238-0000, 015237-0020, 015237-0000, 015237-0010, 015322-0020,
CM Johnson / 015223-0010, 015225-0020, 015221-0100, 015222-0000, 015219-0105,
Renee Hunter 015219-0050, 015290-0002, 015275-0120, 015235-0100, 015239-0000,
015231-0000, 015240-0100, 015225-0000, 015225-0010, 015221-0010,
015219-0010, 015226-0100, & 015226-0000, as Required for the Old
Middleburg Rd S (Phase I) Widening Proj; Auth Issuance of a Declaration of
Taking; Auth the Chief of the Real Estate Div of the Dept of Public Works, or
Her Designee, to Make Offers & Negotiate for the Purchase of the Properties up
to an Amt Not-To-Exceed $500,000, Inclusive of Statutory Attorneys’ Fees &
Costs, Subj to Certain Conds; Waiving the Settlement Limitation in Sec
112.307 (Claims & Suits Brought Against the City for Monetary Relief) & Sec
112.308 (Eminent Domain), Pt 3 (Settlement of Claims & Suites By & Against
the City), Ch 112 (Claims By & Against the City), Ord Code, re Limitations on
Total Amt of a Settlement; Auth & Directing OGC to Institute Appropriate
Condemnation Proceedings; Req Emergency Passage Upon Introduction
(Boeckman) (Introduced by CM Johnson)
8/22/23 CO Introduced: R, F, TEU
9/5/23 R Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 9/12/23
AMENDMENT
1. Reflect legislation as a 1 cycle emergency
2. Reflect Project name as “Old Middleburg 103rd-Branan Field – 01”
3. Correct Scrivener’s
• Authorizes the Chief of the Real Estate Division to make offers and negotiate the purchase of 12
fee simple titles, 18 temporary construction easements and 6 permanent drainage easements, not
to exceed $500,000 per individual transaction
• The Office of General Council is authorized to institute appropriate legal proceedings to acquire
these properties by condemnation if negotiations are unsuccessful
• Waives Section 112.307 (Claims and Suits Brought Against the City for Monetary Relief) and
Waives Section 112.308 (Eminent Domain) requiring settlement of claims exceeding $50,000 be
settled by approval of City Council
• Nature of the emergency is that one of the property owners is terminally ill
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
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*****Note: Items may be added at the discretion of the Chair.*****
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