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TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE
Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the County Attorney Office
at the time the item is placed on the agenda. All completed routing slips and original documents must be received in the County Attorney Office no later
than Monday preceding the Board meeting. Q
**NEW** ROUTING SLIP P CV2-3
Complete routing lines#1 through#2 as appropriate for additional signatures,dates,and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the
exception of the Chairman's signature,draw a line through routing lines#1 through#2,complete the checklist,and forward to the County Attorney Office.
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PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the Executive Summary. Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the
addressees above,may need to contact staff for additional or missing information.
Name of Primary Staff Tim Durham,Corp Busiiess Ops Phone Number 252-8348
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Agenda Date Item was 9/13/16 Agenda Item Number 16-F-13
Approved by the BCC
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Attached Documents Attached
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INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST
Initial the Yes column or mark"N/A"in the Not Applicable column,whichever is Yes N/A(Not
appropriate. (Initial) Applicable)
1. Does the document require the chairman's original signature amp OK JAB
2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, JAB*
provide the Contact Information(Name;Agency;Address;Phone)on an attached sheet.
3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be JAB
signed by the Chairman,with the exception of most letters,must be reviewed and signed
by the Office of the County Attorney.
4. All handwritten strike-through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's JAB
Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board
5. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the JAB
document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable.
6. "Sign here"tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's JAB
signature and initials are required.
7. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip JAB
should be provided to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is input into SIRE.
Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a certain
time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines!
8. The document was approved by the BCC on 9/13/16 and all changes made during the JAB
meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County Attorney's
Office has reviewed the changes,if applicable. a
9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the N/ is
BCC,all changes directed by the BCC have been made,and the document is ready forthan o s tion,
Chairman's signature.
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Martha S. Vergara
From: Martha S.Vergara
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 2:35 PM
To: Leslie,Jennifer
Subject: MOA from 9/13/2016
Attachments: Jennifer Leslie.pdf
Hi Jennifer,
Attached is a scanned copy of what is going out in today's FedEx.
Thanks,
Martha Vergara, BMR Senior Clerk
Minutes and Records Dept.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
& Value Adjustment Board
Office: (239) 252-7240
Fax: (239) 252-8408
E-mail: martha.vergara@collierclerk.com
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NAPLES,FL 34112-5324 ‘+ NAPLES,FL 34101-3044
Clerk of Courts • Comptroller • Auditor • C i Odian of County Funds
September 23, 2016
Department of Economic Opportunity
Division of Community Development
Attn: Bob Gitzen
Caldwell Building
107 East Madison Street—MSC-160
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Re: Memorandum of Agreement w/State of Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity
Transmitted herewith is two (2) original MOA of as referenced approved/adopted
by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida
on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, during Regular Session.
If you have any question please contact Jennifer Leslie in the Department of
Economic Opportunity at the following e-mail: jenniferleslie cr,collierEov.net
Very truly yours,
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Agreement No. F1226
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT(MOA)is made and entered into by and between the State
of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity(DEO),and Collier County(County). DEO and the
County are sometimes referred to herein individually as a "Party"and collectively as"the Parties."
Background and Purpose of MOA
A. The purpose of this MOA is to document the terms and conditions of the
implementation of the Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO), formerly the Rural Area of
Critical Economic Concern(RACEC)designation.
B. The Governor of Florida recognizes that successful rural communities are essential to
the overall success of the State of Florida's economy and quality of life,yet many rural
communities struggle to maintain, support or enhance job creation activities and to
generate revenues for critical government services.
C. Florida's Legislature also recognizes that rural communities continue to face
extraordinary challenges in their efforts to significantly improve their economies,and as
such, section 288.0656, Florida Statutes (F.S.), establishes the Rural Economic
Development Initiative(REDI)within DEO and authorizes the participation of State and
regional organizations in this initiative. Section 288.0656(7)(a), F.S., provides for the
designation of up to three RAOs. RAOs are rural communities that have been adversely
affected by extraordinary economic events, severe or chronic distress, a natural
disaster, or an event that presents a unique economic development opportunity of
regional impact.
D. Pursuant to section 288.0656(7),F.S.,representatives of the State and regional agencies
and organizations comprising the REDI met on February 19,2016 and recommended the
re-designation of the South Central region composed of DeSoto, Glades, Hardee,
Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee counties, the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and
South Bay in Palm Beach County, and the area around Immokalee included within the
Round II Federal Rural Enterprise Community located in northeast Collier County as a
rural area of opportunity. Governor Rick Scott signed Executive Order 16-150 which re-
designated the area for another five-year term with an expiration date of June 27,2021.
E. The Empowerment Alliance of Southwest Florida Round II Federal Rural Enterprise
Community extended across Collier and Hendry counties in southwest Florida and
encompassed the area around Immokalee. The area around Immokalee is in Collier
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County, and the county is the appropriate entity to enter into this Memorandum of
Agreement for the area around immokalee.
U. The Rural Economic Development Initiative(REDI)
A. REDI is a proactive,multi-agency effort responsible for coordinating and focusing efforts
and resources of State and regional agencies on problems which affect the fiscal,
economic, and community viability of Florida's economically distressed rural
communities.
B. REDI works with local governments, community-based organizations, and private
organizations on the growth and development of these communities to find ways to
enhance the local economy and resolve issues while balancing local environmental and
growth management needs.
C. Participating REDI representatives:
1. must have comprehensive knowledge of their agencies' functions, both regulatory
and service in nature,and of the State's economic goals,policies,and programs;
2. act as the primary point of contact for their agencies on issues and projects relating
to economically distressed rural communities;
3. ensure prompt and effective response to problems arising with regard to rural
issues;
4. work closely with other REDI representatives in the identification of opportunities
for preferential awards of program funds and allowances, and waiver of program
requirements,when necessary,to encourage and facilitate long-term private capital
investment and job creation;
5. review and evaluate statutes and rules for adverse impact on rural communities and
the development of alternative proposals to mitigate that impact;
6. undertake outreach, capacity-building, and other advocacy efforts to improve
conditions in rural communities;
7. ensure each district office or facility of their agencies is informed about REDI;
8. provide assistance throughout their agencies in the implementation of REDI
activities;
9. recognize counties and communities with RAO designations as eligible for a
reduction or waiver of financial match of state grants and permit fees, as well as
waivers of the criteria,requirements,or similar provisions of economic development
incentives;and
10.recognize designated RAOs are priority assignments for REDI, per section
288.0656(7)(a), F.S.
D. On a case-by-case basis, REDI may recommend to the Governor waivers of criteria,
requirements or similar provisions of any economic development incentive. Such
incentives shall include,but not be limited to:
1. the Qualified Targeted Industry Tax Refund Program under section 288.106, F.S.,
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2. the Quick Response Training Program under section 288.047, F.S.,
3. the WAGES Quick Response Training Program under section 288.047(8), F.S., •
4. the Economic Development Transportation Fund under section 339.2821, F.S.,
5. the Brownfield Bonus Tax Program under section 288.107, F.S.,and
6. the Rural Job Tax Credit Program under sections 212.098 and 220.1895,F.S.
E. Section 288.0656(7)(c), F.S., states: "[e]ach rural area of opportunity may designate
catalyst projects, provided that each catalyst project is specifically recommended by
REDI,identified as a catalyst project by Enterprise Florida, Inc.[EFI],and confirmed as a
catalyst project by the department[DEO].All state agencies and departments shall use
all available tools and resources to the extent permissible by law to promote the
creation and development of each catalyst project and the development of catalyst
sites."
F. REDI reviews the MO designation and may recommend the designation of the area,
counties, or municipalities be terminated or continued based upon performance under
this MOA.
ill. The Participating Community
A. Pursuant to section 288.0656(7)(b), F.S., and Executive Order 16-150, MO designation
shall be contingent upon the execution of a MOA between DEO and the governing
bodies of the counties and the municipalities included within the area.Such MOM shall
specify the terms and conditions of the designations and the duties and responsibilities
of the counties and municipalities.
B. The County agrees that fulfillment of the following duties and responsibilities, as
reasonably determined by REDI, are required for recommendation by REDI for
continued RAO designation.
C. The County shall:
1. designate a specific contact person from among County elected or appointed
officials to serve as a point of contact in all matters and activities relating to the
South Central MO;
2. designate a specific person from a non-profit organization actively engaged in
economic development within the County,to serve as the as single point of contact
to represent and provide input on all economic development matters and activities
relating to the South Central MO, and to receive and process leads and referrals
from EFI;
3. include contact information for designees on Exhibit A, attached hereto, (these
designees may be the same designee to serve as the representative to other similar
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organizations);the County shall inform DEO in writing by either mail or email of any
changes to the specified persons within ten(10)business days of the change;
4. in order to help build knowledge and skill sets required to compete more effectively
for job creating projects,ensure one or both of the designated representatives:
a) participate in at least two economic development training events offered by
DEO, EFI, the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC), utility
companies, and/or other state or national recognized economic
development organizations each state fiscal year,
b) regularly attend the meetings of,actively participate in,and provide input to
the RAO regional economic development organization,
c) represent the County at national or regional economic development
marketing events or trade shows,and
d) complete a Basic Economic Development Course approved by the
International Economic Development Council (IEDC);
5. provide REDI with a written record of activities described in subparagraphs III.C.,
4.(a) through (d), above, semiannually, beginning 180 days from the execution of
this MOA;
6. in order to facilitate the retention and expansion of existing businesses as well as
the recruitment of new businesses, ensure one or both of the designated
representatives:
a) work closely with the communities within the County to gather information
on available buildings and sites,
b) input and update (or provide the information to the regional economic
development organization to do so) the County's available buildings and
sites into statewide and regional databases, including, but not limited to
those developed by EFI (www.enterpriseflorida.com/find-properties),
Florida Power and Light,Duke Energy,or regional organizations,
c) visit existing businesses to learn about potential needs and city, county or
state impediments to attracting or expanding businesses,
d) seek input from existing businesses on local processes (including, but not
limited to: business permitting, approval of construction plans, and land
use,licensing,and application processes),and
e) relay training needs to the local workforce board;
7. provide REDI with a written record of activities described in subparagraphs lll.6.(a)
through(e),above,semiannually,beginning 180 days from the date of execution of this
MOA; and
8. provide DEO with an overview and timeline of the local permitting process, plan
approval and business licensing requirements within 180 days of execution of this MOA.
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IV. Implementation and Duration
A. Pursuant to Executive Order 16-150,the designation of the South Central RAO affecting
the counties of DeSoto,Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee,the cities
of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay in Palm Beach County, and the area around
Immokalee included within the Round II Federal Rural Enterprise Community located in
northeast Collier County shall be in effect for five years and will expire on June 27,2021.
B. REDI may recommend the RAO designation and this MOA be terminated or continued
based on performance under this MOA.
C. This MOA shall take effect immediately upon full and proper execution by all Parties,
and supersedes and replaces any and all previous such RACEC and MO agreement(s)
between the Parties.
D. This MOA shall expire on June 27,2021 unless terminated earlier.
E. Both Parties shall review this MOA annually. If revisions are needed, notification shall
be given to both Parties in writing of the specific changes desired with the proposed
amendment language and the reasons for the revisions. With the mutual consent of
both Parties,the proposed changes shall become effective when both Parties have duly
executed an amendment to this MOA.
F. The County may terminate this MOA at any time upon written notice to DEO.
G. RAO designation is, by statute and Executive Order, contingent upon execution of a
MOA between the Parties. REDI shall recommend the MO designation be terminated
if this MOA is not duly executed or if this MOA is terminated and another MOA is not
timely and duly executed in its place.
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V. EXECUTION
I have read the above MOA and the Exhibit thereto and understand each section and
paragraph.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, and in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth above and in
the Attachments and Exhibits hereto, the Parties have caused to be executed this MOA by
their undersigned officials duly authorized.
COLLIER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY
By By
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Donna Fiala Taylor Teepell, Director,
Title Chairman,Collier County Board of Title Division of Community
County Commissioners Development/
Date a \ 3\° Date ` '
Approved as to form and legality Approved as to form and legal sufficiency,subject
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EXHIBIT A- DESIGNATED CONTACTS
Collier County
Contact Information for an Elected or Appointed Official
Name: Christie Betancourt,Interim Operations Manager
Address: 750 South Fifth Street
Immokalee,FL 34142
Phone: 239-867-0028
239-252-6725
Fax:
Email: christiebetancourt@colliergov.net
Contact Information for One Person from
a Non-Profit Organization.Engaged n Economic Development
Name: Kristi Bartlett
Address: 2390 Tamiami Trail N.,Ste 210
Naples,FL 34103
Phone: 239-403-2914
Fax (239)262-8374
Email: kristi@napleschamber.org
Please complete this page and return with the signed MOA. The County is required to inform
DEO of any changes do this information within ten business days of a change.
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