Fernandina Commissioner Agenda for April 7, 2015

Here is the agenda for the City of Fernandina Beach Commissioner meeting being held at 6:00 PM, April 7, 2015, at City Hall.

Here is the agenda for the City of Fernandina Beach Commissioner meeting being held at 6:00 PM, April 7, 2015, at City Hall.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and Invocation by Reverend Ed Schick of the First Assembly of God.

4. PROCLAMATIONS
4.1. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH
PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH – Proclaiming the month of April 2015, as “National Volunteer Month”. Nassau County Volunteer Center Executive Director Ms. Gail Shults will be present to accept the Proclamation.

4.2. PROCLAMATION – EARTH DAY
PROCLAMATION – EARTH DAY – Proclaiming April 7, 2015 as “Earth Day”. Earth Day Advocate and City Employee, Ms. Barb Rathmell will be present to accept the Proclamation.

4.3. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK – Proclaiming April 12-18, 2015, as “National Library Week.” Library Director Dawn S. Bostwick and Assistant Library Director Janet W. Loveless will be present to accept the Proclamation.

5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1. LEASE AGREEMENTS – PECK CENTER- RESOLUTION 2015-59
LEASE AGREEMENTS – PECK CENTER – RESOLUTION 2015-59 APPROVING PECK CENTER LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH FIVE NON-PROFIT TENANTS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the new lease agreements between the City of Fernandina Beach and the five non-profit tenants: Episcopal Children’s Services, Nassau Habitat for Humanity, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Communities in Schools of Nassau, and Big Brother Big Sisters of NE Florida.

5.2. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY – RESOLUTION 2015-60
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY – RESOLUTION 2015-60 DECLARING CERTAIN TITLED CITY PROPERTY SURPLUS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF SAID PROPERTY IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Declares certain property as surplus, and authorizes the disposal of such.

5.3. PROPOSAL APPROVAL – ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES – RESOLUTION 2015-61
PROPOSAL APPROVAL – ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES – RESOLUTION 2015-61 APPROVING THE PROPOSAL FROM ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,803 TO PROVIDE SOLID WASTE REMOVAL AND CLEAN-UP SERVICES FOR THE 2015 SHRIMP FESTIVAL; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the proposal in the amount of $32,803 from Advanced Disposal Services to provide solid waste removal and clean-up services for the 2015 Shrimp Festival.

5.4. FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT – BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS – RESOLUTION 2015-62
FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT – BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS – RESOLUTION 2015-62 APPROVING A FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT WITH BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FOR THEIR USE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY TO CONDUCT A COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITY; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the Facilities Use Agreement with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems for a commercial truck driving demonstration activity on April 14, 2015 and April 15, 2015.

5.5. QUALIFYING DATES FOR THE 2015 CITY GENERAL ELECTION – RESOLUTION 2015-63
QUALIFYING DATES FOR THE 2015 CITY GENERAL ELECTION – RESOLUTION 2015-63 APPROVING AND SETTING THE QUALIFYING DATES FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2015 CITY GENERAL ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Sets the qualifying dates for the November 3, 2015 City General Election to begin on August 24, 2015 and end on August 28, 2015.

5.6. EGANS CREEK PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT – 8 FLAGS PLAYSCAPES, INC. – RESOLUTION 2015-64
EGANS CREEK PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT – 8 FLAGS PLAYSCAPES, INC. – RESOLUTION 2015-64 APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF THE EGANS CREEK PARK PROPERTY FOR IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED BY 8 FLAGS PLAYSCAPES, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves Egans Creek Park property for improvements proposed by 8 Flags Playscapes, Inc.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

7. RESOLUTIONS
7.1. SOLE SOURCE APPROVAL – THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMPANY – RESOLUTION 2015-65
SOLE SOURCE APPROVAL – THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMPANY – RESOLUTION 2015-65 APPROVING SERVICES PROVIDED BY A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR – THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMPANY THAT MAY NOT EXCEED $35,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves The Environmental Quality Company as a sole source vendor for the handling of hazardous waste, electronics and E-waste at the 2015 Hazardous Waste Clean-Up and Recycle Event this fiscal year in an amount not to exceed $35,000.

7.2. FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (FBIP) GRANT APPLICATIONS – RESOLUTION 2015-66
FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (FBIP) GRANT APPLICATIONS – RESOLUTION 2015-66 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TOTALING $15,500 TO THE FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (FBIP) TO FUND TWO MARINA PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Authorizes the Marina Department to submit Florida Boating Improvement Program grant applications in the amount of $15,500 for safety enhancements both to the Breakwater Dock and Dock 6.

7.3. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT – MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS – RESOLUTION 2015-67
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT – MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS – RESOLUTION 2015-67 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT FOR THE FERNANDINA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT USING THE STATE OF FLORIDA COMMODITY CONTRACT; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the purchase of the replacement radio communications equipment in the amount of $53,707.80 from Motorola Solutions using the State of Florida Commodity Contract #725-500-12-1.

7.4. BUDGET AMENDMENT – FIRE DEPARTMENT – RESOLUTION 2015-68
BUDGET AMENDMENT – FIRE DEPARTMENT – RESOLUTION 2015-68 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the budget amendment transferring $21,000 from the Fire Impact Fee Reserve account to the Fire Non-Cap Equipment account.

7.5. BUDGET AMENDMENT – UTILITY DEBT SERVICE FUND – RESOLUTION 2015-69
BUDGET AMENDMENT – UTILITY DEBT SERVICE FUND – RESOLUTION 2015-69 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the budget amendment transferring $35,000 from Utility Debt Service Fund Principal account to the Financing Costs account.

7.6. BUDGET AMENDMENT – LEGAL DEPARTMENT – RESOLUTION 2015-70
BUDGET AMENDMENT – LEGAL DEPARTMENT – RESOLUTION 2015-70 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 – 2015; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the budget amendment transferring $35,000 from the General Fund’s Contingency account to the Legal Contractual account.

8. ORDINANCES – FIRST READING
8.1. CODE AMENDMENT – ELECTIONS – ORDINANCE 2015-05
CODE AMENDMENT – ELECTIONS – ORDINANCE 2015-05 AMENDING SECTION 34-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CLARIFY QUALIFYING FEES; AMENDING SECTION 34-4; AMENDING SECTION 34-8 TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN CITY AND COUNTY CANVASSING BOARDS FOR CITY ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Amends various Sections in Chapter 34 of the City Code pertaining to City Elections.

9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
9.1. HISTORIC DISTRICT COUNCIL
HISTORIC DISTRICT COUNCIL – 1 appointment.

10. DISCUSSION – DIRECTION – ACTION ITEM
10.1. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

10.2. WETLANDS CONSERVATION
WETLANDS CONSERVATION – This item is placed on the agenda at the request of Commissioner Gass.

11. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
12. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
13. CITY CLERK REPORTS
14. MAYOR/COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
15. ADJOURNMENT