Agenda 07/26/2016 (In Absentia) Item #11C07/26/2016
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to provide after-the-fact approval approve the submittal of an amended grant
application for the EDA - Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities to
the Economic Department Administration (EDA) for the Immokalee Culinary and Agribusiness
Accelerator.
OBJECTIVE: To receive after-the-fact approval from the Board of County Commissioners to
submit a revised EDA grant application to fund equipment for the Immokalee Culinary and
Agribusiness Accelerator (Immokalee Accelerator).
CONSIDERATIONS: On September 10, 2013, Agenda Item 11.C., the BCC approved the
Office of Business & Economic Development’s FY14 Business Plan including a goal of
developing a Business Accelerator program. Policy direction from the November 26, 2 013 and
December 10, 2013 BCC meetings culminated in the May 13, 2014 approval of the Collier
County Innovation Accelerator Business Plan including authorizing its implementation. A
critical component of the accelerator development process was obtaining a $2,500,000 State of
Florida Collier County Soft Landing Accelerator Grant to develop a soft landing accelerator
project. Only about $740,000 of the original appropriation was able to be spent on the
Accelerator project part of which was used to pay for the Immokalee Accelerator design. An
additional State appropriation was obtained by Economic Incubators, Inc. in the amount of
$2,000,000, FY 2017, for the accelerator project (the appropriation includes $250,000 for
FGCU programs).
The Immokalee Accelerator will offer an agribusiness focused culinary food accelerator
equipped with commercial kitchen equipment, food product development and testing equipment,
and cold food storage, meeting all FDA, USDA and state applicable requirements. A highly
valuable function of the Immokalee Accelerator is the dedication of laboratory space for the
University of Florida staffed and operated food science research, development and testing
facility.
The EDA Grant was intended to leverage the State appropriation for the purchase of equipment
for the Immokalee Culinary Accelerator. On May 24, 2016 the Board approved the original
submittal of the EDA application in the amount of $800,000. Since this submission, the
Immokalee area was awarded designation as a Promise Zone by the federal government. The
combination of programmatic need and the Promise Zone designation was the basis for the EDA
to suggest that the EDA grant budget be increased from $800,000 to $1,500,000. The EDA
program requires a 50% match.
Collier County CMA #5330 authorizes the County Manager to approval the submittal of grant
applications with subsequent Board of County Commissioners action at the next available Board
meeting to ratify the approval as “after-the-fact.” The County Manager approved the revised
grant application on July 26, 2016.
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Approval of the following documents by the County Manager is subject to formal ratification by the
Board of County Commissioners. If the decision by the County Manager is not ratified by that Board, the
document(s) shall be enforceable against Collier County only to the extent authorized by law in the
absence of such ratification by that Board.
FISCAL IMPACT:. The new EDA grant request totals $3,000,000 including a 50% match
requirement or $1,500,000. The County will be requesting that State funding to Economic
Incubators Inc. in the amount of $1,500,000 be utilized as the local match in support of the EDA
program. The local match will come from Economic Incubators Inc.’s FY2017 State
Appropriation. Should the local match not meet the grant criteria, the grant will be revised to
comply with the local match amount.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This request is consistent with Objective 3 of the
Economic Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan which states: “Collier
County will support programs which are designed to promote and encourage the recruitment of
new industry as well as the expansion and retention of existing industries in order to diversify
the County’s economic base.”
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal
issues, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the submittal of an amended budget and application for
the EDA - Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities grant application
to the Economic Department Administration (EDA) for the Immokalee Culinary and
Agribusiness Accelerator.
Prepared by: Jace Kentner, Interim Director, Office of Business and Economic Development.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Revised EDA Budget (PDF)
2. Revised EDA Form SF424 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 11.C
Item Summary: Recommendation to provide after-the-fact approval approve the submittal
of an amended grant application for the EDA - Investments for Public Works and Economic
Development Facilities to the Economic Department Administration (EDA) for the Immokalee
Culinary and Agribusiness Accelerator.
Meeting Date: 07/26/2016
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Office of Management and Budget
Name: Jennifer Leslie
07/26/2016 9:14 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Manager – County Manager's Office
Name: Leo E. Ochs
07/26/2016 9:14 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 07/27/2016 1:42 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Level 3 OMB 1st Reviewer 1-4 Completed 07/27/2016 2:52 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 07/26/2016 12:00 AM
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OMB Number: 4040-0008 Expiration Date: 01/31/2019BUDGET INFORMATION - Construction ProgramsNOTE: Certain Federal assistance programs require additional computations to arrive at the Federal share of project costs eligible for participation. If such is the case, you will be notified.COST CLASSIFICATIONa. Total CostFEDERAL FUNDINGb. Costs Not Allowable for Participationc. Total Allowable Costs (Columns a-b)1. Administrative and legal expenses2. Land, structures, rights-of-way, appraisals, etc.3. Relocation expenses and payments4. Architectural and engineering fees5. Other architectural and engineering fees6. Project inspection fees7. Site work8. Demolition and removal9. Construction10. Equipment11. Miscellaneous12. SUBTOTAL (sum of lines 1-11)14. SUBTOTAL15. Project (program) income17. Federal assistance requested, calculate as follows: (Consult Federal agency for Federal percentage share.) Enter the resulting Federal share.16. TOTAL PROJECT COSTS (subtract #15 from #14)13. ContingenciesEnter eligible costs from line 16c Multiply X$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$%$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$50,000.0050,000.0050,000.0050,000.001,700,000.00 1,700,000.001,000,000.00 1,000,000.00115,000.00 115,000.002,915,000.00 2,915,000.0085,000.0085,000.003,000,000.00 3,000,000.003,000,000.00 3,000,000.0050 1,500,000.00
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Packet Pg. 277 Attachment: Revised EDA Budget (1692 : EDA Grant App Immokalee Agribusiness Accelerator)
* a. Federal
* b. Applicant
* c. State
* d. Local
* e. Other
* f. Program Income
* g. TOTAL
.
Prefix: * First Name:
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
* Title:
* Telephone Number:
* Email:
Fax Number:
* Signature of Authorized Representative:* Date Signed:
18. Estimated Funding ($):
21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* a. Applicant
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
* b. Program/Project
* a. Start Date:* b. End Date:
16. Congressional Districts Of:
17. Proposed Project:
a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
Yes No
** I AGREE
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)
* 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
If "Yes", provide explanation and attach
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1,500,000.00
1,500,000.00
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3,000,000.00
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Mr.Leo
E.
Ochs
Jr
County Manager
239-252-8383
LeoOchs@colliergov.net
Completed by Grants.gov upon submission.Completed by Grants.gov upon submission.
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Packet Pg. 278 Attachment: Revised EDA Form SF424 (1692 : EDA Grant App Immokalee Agribusiness Accelerator)