2020 Special Investigatory Committee on JEA Matters

Charge:

Investigate JEA matters related to the recent pursuit of the strategic option to potentially privatize JEA. Determine matters that, through the powers invested in this legislative body, could be prevented in the future through legislative action.
This review should include JEA's review of the five scenarios for the future of JEA, including the Invitations to Negotiate; JEA's decision-making in pursuit of privatization; and the proposed employee incentive program known as the Performance Unit Plan.

Committee Members

Brenda Priestly Jackson - Chair

Tommy Hazouri - Council President
Randy DeFoor

Committee Staff

Office of the City Council
117 W. Duval St., Suite 430
Jacksonville, FL 32202

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Documents / Resources

Council Member Priestly Jackson Letter to Council President Hazouri Regarding Final Report of SIC - Dated 1/12/2021
JEA Investigation Executive Summary - Dated 1/4/2021
Report of the Special Investigatory Committee on JEA Matters (Chronology) - Dated 12/2020
Report of the Special Investigatory Committee on JEA Matters - Dated 12/2020
Council President Hazouri's Memorandum Regarding Extension of Special Investigatory Committee on JEA Matters - Dated 9/25/2020
Council President Hazouri's Second Amended Charge Memorandum - Dated 9/25/2020
Council President Hazouri's Charge Memorandum - Dated 6/21/2020
Council President Wilson's Charge Memorandum - Dated 2/4/2020
Future of JEA Information
Office of General Counsel Memo Regarding Public Participation in Open Meetings - Dated 9/18/2013
Cecil Field Proposed Sale Documents
- Location Map
- Sketch & Legal Description
Letter to City Council Regarding Aaron F. Zahn/JEA - Dated 9/28/2020
Letter to Council Member Matt Carlucci Regarding Aaron F. Zahn/JEA - Dated 9/28/2020
Letter to Council Member Garrett Dennis Regarding Aaron F. Zahn/JEA - Dated 9/28/2020
Proposed 2020-419 – Article 21 (JEA) Charter Omnibus Refinement Bill: Strategy and Timeline for TEU & Rules Committee Discussions (Powerpoint) - Received 9/8/2020
Proposed 2020-419 – Article 21 (JEA) Charter Omnibus Refinement Bill: Strategy and Timeline for TEU & Rules Committee Discussions - Received 9/8/2020
Relationship Disclosures:
- Council Member Brenda Priestly Jackson Memo Regarding Special Investigatory Language for Ascertaining Relationships - Dated 9/4/2020
- Council Member Danny Becton Relationship Disclosure - Submitted 09/10/2020
- Council Member Michael Boylan Relationship Disclosure - Submitted 9/10/2020
- Council Member Michael Boylan Relationship Disclosure - Revised - Submitted & Dated 9/11/2020
- Council Member Matt Carlucci Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 9/8/2020
- Council Member LeAnna Cumber Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 3/2/2021
- Council Member Randy DeFoor Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 9/4/2020
- Council Member Garrett Dennis Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 9/4/2020
- Council Member Rory Diamond Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 9/4/2020
- Council Member Al Ferraro Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 9/10/2020
- Council Member Terrance Freeman Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 9/30/2020
- Council Member Reggie Gaffney Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 9/22/2020
- Council President Tommy Hazouri Relationship Disclosure - Dated 9/4/2020 & Received 9/7/2020
- Council Member Joyce Morgan Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 9/10/2020
- Council Vice President Sam Newby Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 9/4/2020
- Council Member Ju'Coby Pittman Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 9/8/2020
- Council Member Brenda Priestly Jackson Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 9/4/2020
- Council Member Ron Salem Relationship Disclosure - Submitted 9/8/2020
- Council Member Randy White Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 9/8/2020
- Council Member Scott Wilson Relationship Disclosure - Submitted & Dated 9/10/2020
- Council Member Brenda Priestly Jackson Memo Regarding Special Investigatory Language for Ascertaining Relationships - Dated 8/24/2020
City CAO Brian Hughes History with BCSP, LLC & Supporting Documents - Dated 5/19/2020
Steven McInall Email Regarding JEA Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) - Dated 12/20/2019
Council Auditor Kyle Billy Memo Regarding 30 Day Notification in Accordance with, §21.04(p), of the Charter of the City of Jacksonville - Dated 11/26/2019
Council Auditor Kyle Billy Memo Regarding JEA Performance Unit Plan - Dated 11/18/2019
S&P Global Email Regarding JEA Privatization - Dated 10/11/2019

General Counsel Information

The Office of General Counsel will continue to update material to these links as needed.

Office of General Counsel Disclosure Report - Received 1/11/2021
Staff Services Outside Counsel: Court Reporter Expenditures - Received 12/4/2020
Memo Regarding Answers to Subpoena Enforcement Questions from the SIC - Dated 11/6/2020
OGC Memo Regarding SIC's Issuance of Subpoena to Mr. Tim Baker Litigation Hold Requirements - Dated 11/4/2020
October 20, 2020 Rules Committee Meeting SIC Subpoenas for Consideration

OGC Memo Regarding Summary of Assertions of Executive Privilege in Hughes Transcript - Dated 8/31/2020
General Counsel Email Regarding Florida Times-Union Question About Stephen Durden Memo - Dated 8/21/2010
- OGC Memo to Former Council Member John Crescimbeni Regarding Implications of Executive Privilege for JEA Special Committee - Dated 4/18/2018
City CAO Brian Hughes Interview Documentation - Received 8/14/2020
- City CAO Brian Hughes Interview Transcript (Redacted) - Dated 7/20/2020
- City CAO Brian Hughes Interview Errata Sheet - Signed 8/10/2020
- City CAO Brian Hughes Interview Exhibit 1 - Dated 7/17/2020
- City CAO Brian Hughes Interview Exhibit 2 - Dated 7/15/2020
- City CAO Brian Hughes Interview Exhibit 3 - Dated 2/14/2018
New Solutions for Business, L.L.C. Correspondence Regarding Request for Extension JEA ITN - Dated 9/17/2019 & Received 7/27/2020
New Solutions for Business, L.L.C. Documents Regarding Local Ownership Options for Conversion of JEA - Received 7/27/2020
New Solutions for Business, L.L.C. Documents Regarding JEA ITN Response - Received 7/27/2020
Status Report to the Special Investigatory Committee - Dated 5/19/2020
Status Report to the Special Investigatory Committee - Dated 5/8/2020
General Counsel's letter confirming engagement of Smith Hulsey & Busey as Special Private Counsel (First Amendment) - Dated 5/4/2020
Status Report to the Special Investigatory Committee - Dated 4/29/2020
Affidavits of Service - Received 4/23/2020
- Subpoena Log
- 3Degrees Group c/o Kerry Anne Schultz, RA
  - 3Degrees Response to Subpoena Duces Tecum - Dated 7/23/2020
  - Return of Non-Service for 3Degrees Group, Inc.
- Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Response to Subpoena Duces Tecum - Dated 5/15/2020
- American Public Infrastructure (API) c/o Cogency Global Inc., RA
  - American Public Infrastructure (API) Response to Subpoena - Dated 5/14/2020
- American Water Works Company c/o Corporation System, RA
  - American Water Works Response to Subpoena Duces Tecum - Dated 5/1/2020
- Argo Infrastructure Partners, LP c/o Corporation Service Company, RA
  - Argo Infrastructure Partners, LP Response to JEA Matters Subpoena Request - Dated 4/22/2020
- Duke Energy Corporation c/o CT Corporation System, RA
- E&W Development Corporation c/o Corporate Creations Network, RA
  - E&W Development Corporation Outside Consultants & Attorneys for JEA ITN Process - Received 6/22/2020
  - E&W Development Corporation Response to Subpoena Duces Tecum - Dated 6/18/2020
- Emera Incorporated c/o Corporation Service Company, RA
  - Emera Incorporated Response to Subpoena Duces Tecum - Dated 5/13/2020
- Hargray Communications Group, Inc. c/o CT Corporation System, RA
- IFM Investors Pty Ltd. Response to Subpoena Duces Tecum - Dated 6/15/2020
- JEA Public Power Partners, LLC c/o CT Corporation System, RA
  - JEA Public Power Partners Advisors/Contact List - Dated 12/19/2019
  - JEA Public Power Partners Response to Subpoena Duces Tecum - Dated 6/1/2020
- JP Morgan Chase & Co. c/o CT Corporation System
- Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets, Inc. The Corporation Trust Center
  - Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets, Inc. Response to Subpoena Duces Tecum - Dated 5/14/2020
- Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC c/o CT Corporation System
  - Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC Partial Production Letter - Dated 5/29/2020
  - Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC Partial Production Letter - Dated 6/15/2020
- NextEra Energy, Inc. c/o David M. Lee, Registered Agent
  - NextEra Energy, Inc. Response to Subpoena Duces Tecum - Dated 5/15/2020
  - OGC Email Correspondence Regarding NextEra Energy, Inc. v. JEA Final Judgement - Dated 8/26/2020
    - Final Judgment - NextEra Energy, Inc. v. JEA case - Dated 8/26/2020
- Olympus Power, LLC
  - Olympus Power, LLC Response to Subpoena Duces Tecum - Dated 5/11/2020
- Uniti Group, Inc. Response to Subpoena Duces Tecum - Dated 5/20/2020
- Veolia Water North America - South, LLC c/o CT Corporation System, RA
Memo Regarding Options for Special Investigation Committee ("SIC") to Obtain Testimony - Dated 4/17/2020
Flash Drive Material Submitted by Office of General Counsel for Document Review - Posted March 6, 2020
- OGC Correspondence related to JEA ITN
- Sworn Statement Transcripts
  - Michael Brost - Dated 2/27/2020
- Legal Memoranda
  - Law Firm Foley Memo regarding JEA Performance Unit Plan - Dated 9/25/2019
  - Law Firm Foley Memo regarding JEA Performance Unit Plan - Dated 10/21/2019
  - Law Firm Pillsbury Memo regarding Tax & Securities Considerations Applicable to JEA Long-Term Performance Unit Plan - Dated 11/4/2019
  - General Counsel Email to April Green & Melissa Dykes regarding JEA Legal Advisor - Dated 12/23/2019
  - OGC Memo regarding JEA Long-Term Performance Unit Plan - Dated 11/12/2019
  - OGC Memo to JEA VP & Chief Legal Officer Lynne Rhode regarding Compensation Plans - Dated 6/17/2019
  - OGC Memo regarding Strategic Planning Actions Taken by the JEA Board Based on Scenario-Based Planning Options Presented By JEA Senior Leadership Team - Dated 7/22/2019
Flash Drive Material Received by Office of General Counsel and Submitted to Special Investigatory Committee on JEA Matters Chairman for Document Review - Posted 2/21/2020
- Binder Documents: Zahn (Exhibits 1-7)
- Binder Documents: Zahn (Exhibits 8, 11, 12, 14, 20, 26-28, 30-43)
- Binder Documents: Zahn (Volume I)
- Binder Documents: Zahn (Volume II)
- Documents from January 15, 2019 JEA Compensation Committee Meeting
- Sworn Interview Transcript of Pat Maillis - Dated 1/22/2020
- Audio Clips
- Sworn Statement Transcripts
  - Caren Anders - Dated 12/27/2019
  - Deryle Calhoun - Dated 12/30/2019
  - Shawn Eads - Dated 12/26/2019
  - Sherry Hall - Dated 12/26/2019
  - Ted Hobson - Dated 1/2/2020
  - Jon Kendrick - Dated 12/27/2019
  - John McCarthy - Dated 12/26/2019
  - Steven McInall - Dated 1/2/2019 (actual date 1/2/2020)
  - Jordan Pope - Dated 1/13/2020
  - Walette Stanford - Dated 1/10/2020
  - Paul Steinbrecher - Dated 1/9/2020
  - Kerri Stewart - Dated 12/26/2019
  - Herschel Vinyard - Dated 1/6/2020
  - Ryan Wannemacher - Dated 1/3/2019 (actual date 1/3/2020)
Nassau County Manager Michael Mullin Letter to OGC Regarding JEA - Dated 1/31/2020

Smith Hulsey & Busey Documents

Letter from Jacksonville Civic Council Regarding SIC Report - 1/6/2021
Joey Greive Interview Documentation - Received 12/28/2020
Joey Greive Interview Transcript (Condensed) - Dated 11/17/2020

Paul McElroy Interview Documentation - Received 12/28/2020
Paul McElroy Interview Transcript - Dated 12/2/2020

Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
Exhibit 3
Exhibit 4
Exhibit 5
Exhibit 6
Exhibit 7
Exhibit 8
Exhibit 9
Exhibit 10
Exhibit 11
Exhibit 12
Exhibit 13
Exhibit 14
Exhibit 15
Exhibit 16
Exhibit 17
Exhibit 18
Exhibit 19
Exhibit 20
Exhibit 21
Exhibit 22
Exhibit 23
Exhibit 24
Exhibit 25
Exhibit 26
Exhibit 27
Exhibit 28
Exhibit 29
Exhibit 30
Exhibit 31
Exhibit 32
Exhibit 33
Exhibit 34
Exhibit 35
Exhibit 36
Exhibit 37
Exhibit 38
Exhibit 39
Exhibit 40

Michael Mace Interview Documentation - Received 11/16/2020
Michael Mace Interview Transcript (Condensed) - Dated 10/19/2020

Smith Hulsey & Busey Email Regarding COJ/JEA - Update to the Committee - Dated 11/12/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey Email Regarding Rules Committee Meeting Questions & Answers - Dated 11/3/2020

Smith Hulsey & Busey Email Regarding COJ/JEA - Update to the Committee - Dated 9/25/2020

Michael Weinstein Email Correspondence Regarding Request for Proposals (RPF) to Provide Strategic Initiatives Financial Advisory Services - Dated 2/21/2018
- Attached Request for Proposals (RPF) to Provide Strategic Initiatives Financial Advisory Services - Dated 12/20/2017
Sam Mousa Email Correspondence Regarding Strategic Initiatives Financial Advisory Services - Dated 3/15/2018
Public Financial Management's JEA Evaluation Report - Dated 2/14/2018

Michael Munz Interview Documentation - Received 10/9/2020
Michael Munz Interview Transcript (Condensed) - Dated 9/14/2020

Smith Hulsey & Busey Memorandum Opinion to the Special Investigatory Committee on JEA Matters - Dated 10/8/2020

Tim Baker Interview Documentation - Received 10/2/2020
Tim Baker Interview Transcript - Dated 9/8/2020

Joe Orfano Interview Documentation - Received 9/29/2020
Joe Orfano Interview Transcript - Dated 9/11/2020

Randall Barnes Interview Documentation - Received 9/24/2020
Randall Barnes Interview Transcript (Redacted) - Conducted 6/2/2020

Stephanie Burch Interview Documentation - Received 9/24/2020
Stephanie Burch Interview Transcript - Conducted 6/11/2020

Paul McElroy Interview Documentation - Received 9/24/2020
Paul McElroy Interview Transcript (Condensed) - Dated 3/26/2020

Joe Orfano Interview Documentation - Received 9/24/2020
Joe Orfano Interview Transcript - Dated 5/19/2020

Robin Smith Interview Documentation - Received 9/24/2020
Robin Smith Interview Transcript (Condensed) - Dated 6/9/2020

Michael Weinstein Interview Documentation - Received 9/24/2020
Michael Weinstein Interview Transcript - Dated 6/26/2020

Sam Mousa Interview Documentation - Received 9/22/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey Email to Sam Mousa Regarding COJ/JEA - Transcript Issue - Dated 9/17/2020
Sam Mousa Interview Transcript (Condensed) - Dated 8/27/2020

Alan Howard Interview Documentation - Received 9/10/2020
Alan Howard Interview Transcript (Redacted) - Dated 8/18/2020

Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
Exhibit 3
Exhibit 6
Exhibit 7
Exhibit 8
Exhibit 9
Exhibit 10
Exhibit 11
Exhibit 17
Exhibit 18
Exhibit 19
Exhibit 20
Exhibit 21
Exhibit 22
Exhibit 23
Exhibit 24
Exhibit 25
Exhibit 26
Exhibit 27
Exhibit 28
Exhibit 29
Exhibit 30
Exhibit 31
Exhibit 33
Exhibit 34
Exhibit 35
Exhibit 36
Exhibit 37
Exhibit 41
Exhibit 42
Exhibit 44
Exhibit 46
Exhibit 48
Exhibit 49
Exhibit 51
Exhibit 52
Exhibit 53
Exhibit 54
Exhibit 55
Exhibit 57
Exhibit 58 (Redacted)
Exhibit 59
Exhibit 60
Exhibit 61
Exhibit 62 (Redacted)
Exhibit 63 (Redacted)
Exhibit 65
Exhibit 66
Exhibit 68
Exhibit 69
Exhibit 70
Exhibit 72
Exhibit 73
Exhibit 75
Exhibit 76
Exhibit 77
Exhibit 78
Exhibit 79
Exhibit 80
Exhibit 81
Exhibit 82
Exhibit 83
Exhibit 86
Exhibit 87B
Exhibit 90

Smith Hulsey & Busey Email Regarding COJ/JEA - Update to the Committee - Dated 9/10/2020

Kevin Hyde Interview Documentation - Received 9/9/2020
Kevin Hyde Interview Transcript - Dated 8/21/2020
Kevin Hyde Interview Transcript (Condensed) - Dated 8/21/2020

Smith Hulsey & Busey Email Regarding COJ/JEA - Update to the Committee - Dated 8/20/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey Email Regarding COJ/JEA - Letter Regarding NextEra's ITN Action - Received 7/17/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey Email Regarding COJ/JEA - Committee Update - Received 7/16/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey Email Regarding COJ/JEA - Committee Update - Received 6/17/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey Letter to JEA Chief Legal Counsel Jody Brooks - Dated 6/2/2020

Smith Hulsey & Busey Email to JEA Chief Legal Counsel Jody Brooks Regarding Request for Additional Documents/Information - Dated 6/2/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey Email to OGC Regarding Concerns About JEA’s Document Production To Date - Dated 5/15/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey Email to Special Investigatory Committee Regarding COJ/JEA Revised Status Update - Dated 5/13/2020
FY2020 LTI Estimate - Received 5/4/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey Email Regarding COJ/JEA - Second Interim Investigation Report - Received 5/4/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey Email Regarding Redactions - Dated 5/1/2020

Jody Brooks Interview Documentation - Received 4/27/2020
Jody Brooks Interview Summary Memo - Interview Conducted 3/20/2020

Smith Hulsey & Busey Recommendation Regarding SIC Obtaining Witness Testimony - Dated 4/14/2020
Protocol for JEA Document Production - Dated 4/14/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey JEA Special Investigatory Committee Documents List - Received 3/30/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey Email Regarding JEA Investigation Documents - Received 3/30/2020
First Interim Report - Received 3/30/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey Email Regarding COJ/JEA - Update to the Committee - Received 3/19/2020
Smith Hulsey & Busey Memo Regarding Status of JEA Consultant Documents - Dated 2/20/2020
Correspondence Regarding February 18, 2020 Meeting of City Council Special Investigatory Committee with Council Member Rory Diamond, General Counsel Jason Gabriel, Margaret Sidman, Steve Busey and Lanny Russell - Received 2/18/2020

JEA Documents

FY20 JEA Jacksonville Small Emerging Business (JSEB) Scorecard - Received 12/31/2020
FY20 JEA Procurement Report Summary - Received 12/31/2020
JEA Annual Procurement and JSEB Report - Dated 12/30/2020
JEA Chief Legal Counsel Jody Brooks Email to Smith Hulsey & Busey Regarding Request for Additional Documents/Information - Dated 6/2/2020
JEA's Initial and Supplemental Answers to Interrogatories - Received 5/4/2020
ITN #127-19 - Strategic Alternatives - Addendum Four (4) - Received Via Hargray Email Correspondence on 4/23/2020

Pillsbury Attorney Jessica Lutrin Comments to Draft PU Allocation Policy - Dated 8/16/2019
JEA VP & Chief Legal Officer Lynne Rhode Email to Pillsbury Attorney Jessica Lutrin Regarding PU Allocation - Dated 8/16/2019
Morgan Stanley Discussion Materials - Dated 6/20/2019
Compensation Program Appendix - Redacted (Prepared for JEA by Willis Towers Watson) - For Compensation Committee Meeting, Dated 6/18/2019
JEA Memorandum Regarding Long-Term Employee Incentive Programs - Dated 5/20/2019
Organizational Health Update - Redacted (Prepared for JEA by McKinsey & Co.) - Dated 2/2019
Organizational Health Update - Unredacted (Prepared for JEA by McKinsey & Co.) - Dated 2/2019
JEA Total Market Compensation Strategy (Redacted) - For Compensation Committee Meeting, Dated 6/2018

Meeting Information

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Meetings as Noticed

Committee Schedule - Posted 2/18/2020

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December 7, 2020

Committee Meeting
Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Meeting
City Hall - St. James Bldg.
Council Chamber
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Transcript | Video

November 30, 2020

Committee Meeting
Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Meeting
City Hall - St. James Bldg.
Council Chamber
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Notice | Minutes | Transcript | Video

October 26, 2020

October 12, 2020

Committee Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Transcript | Video

September 28, 2020

Committee Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Transcript | Video

August 24, 2020

August 10, 2020

July 27, 2020

Committee Meeting
Virtual Meeting
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