City of Fernandina Beach Commissioners meet on Tuesday, April 6 at 6:00 PM. Here is the agenda.
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1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation
Invocation by Reverend Robert Goyette of Living Waters World Outreach.
4. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATION
4.1 PROCLAMATION – MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH – Proclaims the month of May, 2010, as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month”. Ms. Wanda Garrison, President of the First Coast Chapter of ABATE of Florida, will be present to accept the Proclamation.
4.2 PROCLAMATION – LIBRARY APPRECIATION MONTH – Proclaims month of April, 2010, as “Library Appreciation Month”. Ms. Dawn Bostwick, Director, and Ms. Janet Loveless of the Nassau County Library, and Mr. Bill Flynn of Friends of the Library will be present to accept the Proclamation.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Regular Meeting – February 16, 2010.
5.2 BUDGET AMENDMENT – MAINTENANCE AND BUILDING DEPARTMENTS – RESOLUTION 2010-39 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT’S PERSONNEL ACCOUNTS TO THE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL ACCOUNTS TO FUND THE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT POSITION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the transfer of funds for the Facilities Maintenance Superintendent Personnel costs from the Building Department’s Personnel budget.
5.3 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT AND CONTRACT APPROVAL – FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – RESOLUTION 2010-40 AUTHORIZING REPAYMENT OF CERTAIN FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY RELATED TO HURRICANE FRANCIS IN SEPTEMBER, 2004; AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE REIMBURSEMENT OF SAID FUNDS TO THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizing payment to FEMA related to Hurricane Francis in September, 2004, and a contract with FDOT to facilitate reimbursement of said funds to the City of Fernandina Beach.
6. REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6.1 CITY RESIDENTS
6.2 NON-CITY RESIDENTS
7. RESOLUTIONS
7.1 AWARD OF BID – VIKTOR CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION – RESOLUTION 2010-41 AWARDING BID #10-04 TO VIKTOR CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION TO PAINT THE INSIDE OF FOUR (4) GROUND RESERVOIRS: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Awards Bid #10-04 to Viktor Construction Corporation for the repainting of the ground storage tanks at Water Plants 1 & 2 in the amount of $37,100.00.
7.2 LICENSE AGREEMENT – COUNCIL ON AGING – RESOLUTION 2010-42 APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH AND THE NASSAU COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, INCORPORATED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves a License Agreement with Nassau County Council on Aging, Inc. regarding the use of City-owned rights-of-way to support necessary improvement for their construction project located at 11 N. 14th Street.
7.3 APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 4 FROM ZEV COHEN REGARDING BOAT RAMP – RESOLUTION 2010-43 APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 4 WITH ZEV COHEN & ASSOCIATES, INC., SPECIFICALLY FOR THE DESIGN AND PERMITTING OF A NEW BOAT RAMP AT THE FERNANDINA HARBOR MARINA, INCLUDING SURVEYING, GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS, STATE AND FEDERAL PERMITS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves Task Order #4 with Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $110,028.00.
7.4 APPROVING PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES – RESOLUTION 2010-38 APPROVING THE PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ANY PREVIOUS POLICIES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the revised Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual.
8. ORDINANCES – FIRST READING
8.1 CODE AMENDMENT – ANIMAL CONTROL – ORDINANCE 2010-12 AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLES I, II, IV AND V, ANIMALS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING SECTION 18-4 BY PROVIDING RESTRICTIONS ON THE CHAINING OR TETHERING OF ANIMALS; AMENDING SECTION 18-5 REGARDING OWNERSHIP OF VICIOUS ANIMALS; AMENDING SECTION 18-7 REGARDING WILD ANIMALS, PROHIBITING THE USE OF CHEMICALS TO CHASE OR KILL ANIMALS AND TRAPPING IN GENERAL; AMENDING SECTION 18-10 REGARDING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 18-11 REGARDING RABIES VACCINATION; AMENDING SECTION 18-23 REGARDING IMPOUNDMENT OF ANIMALS AND FINES; AMENDING SECTION 18-24 REGARDING RECLAIMING IMPOUNDED ANIMALS AND FEES; REPEALING SECTION 18-25; AMENDING SECTION 18-30 REGARDING PENALTIES GENERALLY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Updates several provisions to clarify animal control regulations and penalties for violation of Chapter 18.
8.2 CODE AMENDMENT – ALCOHOL AND SPECIAL EVENTS – ORDINANCE 2010-13 REPEALING SECTION 10-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING SECTION 10-2 DEFINITIONS AND HOURS OF SALE FOR ALCOHOL; AMENDING SECTION 10-5 CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PLACES AND SPECIAL EVENTS; AMENDING SECTION 70-110 REGARDING CONCESSIONS AND VENDING; AMENDING SECTION 70-111 BY PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS MAY ALLOW SERVING AND CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Amends the Code to allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol in public places for permitted special events.
8.3 CODE AMENDMENT – HISTORIC PROPERTIES TAX EXEMPTIONS – ORDINANCE 2010-14 AMENDING CHAPTER 74, ARTICLE V, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AMENDING SECTION 74-151, TAX ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFIED HISTORIC PROPERTIES REGULARLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; CREATING SECTION 74-152, TAX EXEMPTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO QUALIFIED HISTORIC PROPERTIES; CREATING SECTION 74-153, SCOPE AND DURATION OF TAX EXEMPTION; CREATING SECTION 74-154, ADDITIONAL TAX EXEMPTION FOR GOVERNMENT OR NONPROFIT PURPOSE; CREATING SECTION 74-155, APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS; CREATING SECTION 74-156, STANDARDS FOR REVIEW; CREATING SECTION 74-157, FINAL ACTION ON APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION; CREATING SECTION 74-158, HISTORIC PRESERVATION EXEMPTION COVENANT; CREATING SECTION 74-159, NOTICE TO APPLICANT; CREATING SECTION 74-160, NOTICE TO PROPERTY APPRAISER; CREATING SECTION 74-161, NOTICE TO CITY; CREATING SECTION 74-162, HISTORIC DISTRICT COUNCIL REVIEW; CREATING SECTION 74-163, PUBLIC NOTICE OF HISTORIC DISTRICT COUNCIL REVIEW; CREATING SECTION 74-164, REVOCATION OF EXEMPTION; CREATING SECTION 74-165, REAPPLICATION; CREATING SECTION 74-166, ANNUAL REPORTING; CREATING SECTION 74-167, ISSUANCE OF OTHER PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Allows up to a 100% ad valorem taxation exemption for improvements undertaken in the restoration and rehabilitation of residential or commercial historic properties meeting qualifying criteria as outlined by Florida Statute.
9. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING
9.1 CODE AMENDMENT – PURCHASING – ORDINANCE 2010-10 AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, DIVISION 2 PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 2-421, DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 2-424 APPLICATION; AMENDING SECTION 2-425 CENTRALIZATION OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY; AMENDING SECTION 2-426 EXEMPTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 2-427 METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION; AMENDING SECTION 2-428 COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING; AMENDING SECTION 2-429 COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS; AMENDING SECTION 2-431 OPEN MARKET PURCHASES; AMENDING SECTION 2-440 RIGHT TO AUDIT RECORDS; AMENDING SECTION 2-441 REPORTING OF ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES; AMENDING 2-442 MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACTS; AMENDING SECTION 2-443 CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES; CREATING SECTION 2-444 BID PROTESTS; CREATING SECTION 2-445 CONTRACT CLAIMS; CREATING SECTION 2-446 REMEDIES FOR SOLICITATION OR AWARDS IN VIOLATION OF LAW; CREATING SECTION 2-447 COLLUSION BY CONTRACTORS; CREATING SECTION 2-448 PARTIES CONTRACTING WITH CITY, PROHIBITION OF EMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES; CREATING SECTION 2-449 PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Amends and updates the Code of Ordinances related to Purchasing and Contracts by clarifying the existing code.
9.2 VACATION OF PORTIONS OF RIGHTS OF WAY – COUNCIL ON AGIING – ORDINANCE 2010-11 APPROVING A VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF ALACHUA STREET AND NORTH 13TH TERRACE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves a vacation of right-of-way for a portion of Alachua Street and North 13th Terrace.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
11. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
12. CITY CLERK REPORTS
13. MAYOR/COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
