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FINANCE

 

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA

 

 

 

Monday, January 14, 2008

Tape No.________________________

2:00 PM  

 

Council Chambers 1st Floor,  City Hall

Dana M. Farris,

Chief of Legislative Services

 

 

 

 

Art Shad, Chair

Legislative Aide: Jessica Morales

Kevin Hyde, Vice Chair

Council Auditor: Kirk Sherman

Richard Clark

Council Auditor: Janice Billy

Art Graham

Attorney: Peggy Sidman

Jay Jabour

Attorney: Steve Rohan

Stephen Joost

Chief of Research: Jeff Clements

E. Denise Lee-Excused

Administration: Sherry Hall

 

 

                        Meeting Convened     2:00 p.m.   Meeting Adjourned 2:33 p.m.

 

 

 

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

 

 

 


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NOTE:  The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, February 4, 2008.


 

 

Item/File No.

Title/History

 

 

1.  2005-1007

ORD Concerning Benefits Pertaining to Gen Employees Pension Plan, Chapt 120, Part II & Create New SubSec (J) in Sec 120.206 Providing that an Active Mbr who has completed 20 Yrs or more Credited Svc, regardless of age, may elect to retire & receive mbr's normal retiremt benefit, which shall be determined by multiplying 2% of Mbr's number of yrs & months of credited svc, up to a max of 80%, by mbrs' final monthly compensation provided Mbr's retiremt commences bet 1/1/06-6/30/06. (Dunham) (Jax Gen Employees Bd of Pension Trustees) (75 Letters of Support on File & 3 Ltrs of Opposition)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601- 9/13/05

 

1. 8/23/2005 CO  Introduced: F

 

    9/6/2005 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 9/13/2005 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

    10/3/2005 F Sub/Rerefer 5-0

 

3. 10/11/2005 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; F

 

    6/19/2006 F Amend/Approve 3-2 (Failed)

 

    8/14/2006 F Amend/Approve 2-3 (Failed)

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

2.  2006-591

ORD Apv the Soutel/Moncrief Retail Redev Area in accordance with Chapt 163, Pt III, Community Redev Act of 1969, F.S., as Amended; Making Findings & Determinations; Estab a Redev Trust Fund Pursuant to Sec 163.387 of said act; Directing Tax Collector to estab 2005 Tax Assessmt as the Base for the Increment as Required by Sec 163.387, F.S. (Germany) (Req of Mayor & C/M Jones)

F Public Hearing - 7/17/06

ECID Public Hearing - 7/18/06

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166 & 163.358 F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/23/06, 7/24/06

 

1. 5/9/2006 CO  Introduced: F,ECID

 

    5/15/2006 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    5/16/2006 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 5/23/2006 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, ECID

 

    6/5/2006 F Amend/Approve 7-0

 

    6/6/2006 RCD Amend/Approve 5-0

 

3. 6/13/2006 CO POSTPONED 6/27/06

 

   6/27/2006 CO Rereferred; F,ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

3.  2006-883

ORD Auth Lease Agreemt with Property Management Support, Inc for Tax Collector Office Space at 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd (5,000 Sq Ft at Oakleaf Crossing Center). (Dist 11-Holt) (Howard) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/22/06

 

1. 8/8/2006 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

 

    8/14/2006 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    8/15/2006 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 8/22/2006 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEUS (TEU 7/1/07)

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

 

4.  2006-1364

ORD Amend Sec 120.206(h), Ord Code, to Change Commencemt Date of COLA from April to January. (Dunham) (Req of Bd of Pension Trustees, Gen Employees)

Public Hearing Pursuant to  Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/12/06

 

1. 11/28/2006 CO  Introduced: F

 

    12/4/2006 F Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 4-0

 

2. 12/12/2006 CO PH AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  2006-1394

ORD Amend Chapt 751 (Septic Tank Superfund), Ord Code, to Create an On-Site Sewage Treatmt Disposal Syst Regulatory Prog. (Teal) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/9/07

 

1. 12/12/2006 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS, ECID (1-9-07)

 

    1/2/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    1/3/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 1/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEUS (TEU 7/1/07), ECID (RCD 7/1/07)

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.  2007-183

ORD Amend Sec 120.102 (General Employees & Corrections Officers Pension Plans), to Add New Member to Bd of Trustees for COJ Retiremt System; Redefine Selection Process for Citizens Trustees; Increase Number of Members for Corrections Officers' Plan Advisory Comm; Define Selection of Chairperson of Bd of Trustees. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/27/07

 

1. 2/13/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F,A

 

    2/20/2007 A Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/20/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    2/20/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 2/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, A (Eliminated 7/1/07)

 

    3/19/2007 R Sub/Approve 6-0

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.  2007-401

ORD re BJP Courthouse Proj; Apv $52,500,000 in Multi-Year Funding from Spec Rev Bonds & Approp Legally Available Non-Ad Valorem Revenues Under City Covenant Prog for Constrn of Unified Courthouse; Amend Ord 2006-789-E (CIP) to Auth Priority 1 Status for all Components of "Duval County Courthouse Facilities Project"; Estab Max Cost for Proj of $316,000,000; Estab Proj Description; Auth Mayor to Secure Consultants & Design & Constrn Professionals; Continuing Courthouse Architectural Review Committee estab in Ord 2004-1339-E; Repealing Portions; Declaring Monroe St Shall Remain Open. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/24/07

 

1. 4/10/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEUS

 

    4/16/2007 F Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 7-0

 

    4/17/2007 TEU Sub/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

2. 4/24/2007 CO PH SUBSTITUTED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, TEUS (TEU 7/1/07)

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

SUB/REREFER 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.  2007-1005

ORD Creating Chapt 113 (Gifts to City) Establishing Method & Means of City to Accept Donations of $500,000 or more, Other Monetary Donations, Gifts of Personal Propty & Gifts to the Executive & Legislative Branches of Govt of Tickets & Admissions to Events & Travel. (Rohan) (C/M Lee)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/9/07

 

1. 9/25/2007 CO  Introduced: R,F

 

    10/1/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer;    10/1/2007 R Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 10/9/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R,F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY                                           R: defer

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

9.  2007-1133

ORD Auth a Landfill Gas Rights Agreemt and a Lease Agreemt with Trail Ridge Energy, LLC; Auth a 3 Party Agreemt bet City, Trail Ridge Energy, LLC & Trail Ridge Landfill, Inc; All for the Dev of a Cooperative Methane Gas Recovery Proj at the Trailridge Landfill. (Rohan) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    11/5/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/6/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

AMEND/APPROVE 6-0

 

PLACE AMENDED AGREEMENTS ON FILE TO CORRECT EXH. AND INCONSISTENCIES

AND ADD ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.  2007-1136

ORD Amend Chapt 120 (Gen Employees & Corrections Officers Retiremt Plans), Ord Code to (1) Provide for Re-Employmt of Retired Employees under Certain conditions; (2) Adjust Contribution Rate for City Disability Prog; (3) Provide for Adjustmts to Purchases of Svc & Time Connections; (4) Estab a Separate City Disability Prog; Create a New Part V (Gen Employees Defined Contribution Plan) to (A) Estab a Defined Contribution Retiremt Plan; (B) Estab Admin, Contributions, Vesting, Protection from Claims of Creditors & Investmt Rules; (C) Provide for 1-Time Irrevocable Election for Current Gen Employees Retiremt Plan Members to Transfer to the Defined Contribution Plan under Certain conditions; (D) Provide a 1-Time Irrevocable Election for Defined Contribution Plan Members to Transfer to Gen employees Retiremt Plan; (E) Provide for Continued Tax Qualification of System; (F) Provide for Conflicts, Severability & Codification. (Germany) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/13/07

 

1. 10/23/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    11/5/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/13/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

    11/19/2007 F Sub/Rerefer 6-0

 

3. 11/27/2007 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.  2007-1207

ORD Directing the Preservation & Relocation of Fire Station #5 at 347 Riverside Ave, Consistent with Contractual Obligations with Fidelity National Financial, Inc; Provide for Study & Recommendation for Relocation to be Completed by 3/31/08. (Rohan) (C/M Johnson)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/27/07

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F,RCD

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    11/20/2007 RCD Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,RCD

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

12.  2007-1224

RESO Certifying List of Errors, Discounts & Insolvencies on Tax Roll for Year 2006 Non-Ad Valorem Assessmts; Certifying List of Errors, Double Assessmts, Discounts & Insolvencies on Tax Roll for Year 2006. (Rohan) (F)

 

1. 11/13/2007 CO  Introduced: F

 

    11/19/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 11/27/2007 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; F

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.  2007-1283

ORD Amend Sec 123.102 (Fees Established), Ord Code, to amend Existing & to Estab New Fees to be Charged by Duval County Health Dept. (Rohan) (PHS)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,PHS

 

    1/2/2008 PHS Approve 6-0

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

APPROVE 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

14.  2007-1288

ORD Auth a Lease Agreemt with Sphinx Management, Inc for South Mulch Facility Site at 11771 Philips Hwy for 6 mos ($28,750/Mo) to begin 1/1/08 & an Option to Extend up to 6 more months, for Restoration of the Site. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 12/11/07

 

1. 11/27/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    12/3/2007 F Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

    12/4/2007 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer

 

2. 12/11/2007 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

 

15.  2007-1298

ORD Amend Sec 380.303, Ord Code, re Tipping Fees at Trail Ridge Landfill. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/08

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,TEU

 

    1/2/2008 F Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 5-0

 

    1/3/2008 TEU Amend/Read 2nd & Rerefer 6-0

 

2. 1/8/2008 CO PH AMENDED/Read 2nd & Rereferred; F,TEU

 

 

BILL SUMMARY                  FACT SHEET

 

DEFER

 

 

 

 

16.  2007-1299

ORD Apv Retention of Spec Counsel to advise JSO on Criminal Procedure & Law; Provide for Compensation ($95,000 Annually) & Responsibility for Pymt. (Rohan) (Req of Sheriff & Gen Counsel)

Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/8/08

 

1. 12/11/2007 CO  Introduced: F,PHS