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Backup Documents 11/13/2012 Item #14B 7
146 7 ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE (Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. Original documents should be hand delivered to the Board Office. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the Board Office only after the Board has taken action on the item.) ROUTING SLIP Complete routing lines #1 through #4 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 #4, complete the checklist, and forward to Ian Mitchell line #5 . Route to Addressee(s) (List in routing order Office Initials Date I .Jeffrey Klatzkow County Attorney's Office Agenda Item Number 14. B. 7. 2. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be Yes 3. Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) Number of Original 2 4. Kristi Bartlett Board of County Commissioners Documents Attached ► Zdl ►2 5. Trish Morgan Clerk's Minutes and Records 1 t''L1�IZ PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION (The primary contact is the holder of the original document pending BCC approval. 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, including lan Mitchell, need to contact staff for additional or missing documents the BCC Chairman's Si are to be delivered to the BCC office only after the BCC has acted to aplmove the item.) nformatron. All Name of Primary Staff Contact Marie Capita Phone Number 239.867.4121 Agenda Date Item was November 13, 2012 Agenda Item Number 14. B. 7. Approved by the BCC Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be Yes Type of Document Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) Number of Original 2 Attached application to U.S. Department of Documents Attached Agriculture (USDA) Rural Department ITTCTRITC'TIONS & CHECKLIST I: Forms/ County Forms/ BCC Forms/ Original Documents Routing Slip rev W WS original 9.03.04 Initial the Yes column or mark "N /A" in the Not Applicable column, whichever is Yes N/A (Not appropriate. Applicable) 1. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be Yes signed by the Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the County Attorney. This includes signature pages from ordinances, resolutions, etc. signed by the County Attorney's Office and signature pages from contracts, agreements, etc. that have been fully executed by all parties except the BCC Chairman and C Clerk to the Board and possibly State Officials. 2. All handwritten strike- through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board 3. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the Yes document or the final ne otiated contract date whichever is applicable. W. C 4. "Sign here" tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's Yes signature and initials are required. 5. In most cases (some contracts are an exception), the original document and this routing slip should be provided to Ian Mitchell in the BCC office within 24 hours of BCC approval. 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! 6. Yes I: Forms/ County Forms/ BCC Forms/ Original Documents Routing Slip rev W WS original 9.03.04 148 7 Martha S. Vergara From: CapitaMarie <MarieCapita @colliergov.net> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 10:33 AM To: Martha S. Vergara Cc: CapitaMarie; Thomas, Joshua Subject: RE: Recorded Termination of Interlocal Agreement Hi Martha, Please forward the grant application to the address listed below. I did not fill in the index section of the grantor's package because I thought that the packaged. would be sent back to our office for submittal. Can you please make a copy of the index from your package and place it at the beginning of the grantor's package. Thank you. Submit to: Rick Marino USDA / Rural Development 420 South State Road 7, Suite 166 Royal Palm Beach., Ff. 33414 (561) 792 -2727 x5, (561) 792 - 2711 ( fax), Richard. Marinokfl.usda.gov From: Martha S. Vergara [ mailto• Martha.Vergara @colliercierk.com] Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 4:17 PM To: CapitaMarie Subject: Recorded Termination of Interlocal Agreement Attached for your records. Also Marie, I need to know about the USDA grant.. let me know ASAP. Thanks, Tis the Silly Season — Be safe Martha Verl;ara, Deputy Clerk Minutes and Records Dept. Clerk of the Circuit Court & Value Adjustment Board Office: (239) 252 -7240 Fax: (239) 252 -8408 E-mail: martha.vergarakcollierclerk.com Please visit us on the web at www.collierclerk.com 146 7 1 This electronic communication is confidential and may contain privileged information intended solely for the named addressee(s). It may not be used or disclosed except for the purpose for which it has been sent. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute or take any action induced by or in reliance on information contained in this message. Unless expressly stated, opinions in this message are those of the individual sender and not of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Collier County. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the Clerk's Office by emailing hell)deskccbcollierclerk.com quoting the sender and delete the message and any attached documents. The Collier County Clerk's Office accepts no liability or responsibility for any onward transmission or use of emails and attachments having left the CollierClerk.com domain. Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. Under Florida Law, e nail addresses are public records. If you do not grant your e-mail address released in response to a t ublic record,, request, do not send elecronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office; by telephone or in writing. N CLERK OF THE C l Dwight E. Brock COLLIER COUNTY Clerk of Courts 3301 TAMIAMI P.O. BOX 4 NAPLES, FLORIDA November 30, 2012 USDA/Rural Development Attn: Rick Marino Royal Palm Beach Service Center 420 South State Road 7, Suite 166 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33414 Ili . er 14B 7 C IT COURT UR MOUSE Clerk of Courts IL E ST 44 Accountant 4101 -3 44 Auditor Custodian of County Funds Re: Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) Application Dear Mr. Marino, Attached for further agency processing are two (2) original copies of the referenced document, approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners on November 13, 2012. After the grant applications are fully executed, please return one (1) original to our office, the Board Minutes & Records Department and we will distribute to the appropriate parties. We have provided an envelope for your convenience. If you have questions or require further assistance, I can be reached at (239) 252 -7240. Very truly yours, DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK Martha Vergara, Deputy Clerk Attachments Phone (239) 252 -2646 Fax (239) 252 -2755 Website: www.collierelerk.com Email: collierclerk@collierclerk.com 14B 710 USDA To locate the Rural Development office in your area go to: Rural s Development www. rurdev. usda. gov /SupportDocuments /MN- RBS- MAP.pdf Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) APPLICATION CHECKLIST The following items must be included in your application packet: Form SF -424 Application for Federal Assistance Current Financial Statement or Audit Scope of Work (applications for a purpose other than construction) Revolving Loan Fund Plan (Only for Revolving Loan Fund Applications) Preliminary Engineering or Architectural Report (Construction Projects Only) Opinion from Applicant's Attorney showing the organization is duly incorporated, has continued legal existence, and legal capacity and authority to administer the grant CertMcations: RD400 -1 Equal Opportunity Agreement RD400 -4 Assurance Agreement AD -1047 Certification Regarding Debarment ... AD -1049 Ceditation Regarding Drug Free Workplace... RD Inst. 1940 -Q Exh A -1, CodMcafion for Contracts, Grants i Loans MN RD Guide, Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 MN RD 1900 -D, Guide 1, Conflict of Interest Third -party documentation to support Project Selection Criteria (i.e. letters from businesses to be assisted) Request for Environmental Information (n /a for Technical Assistance) Approved Scope of Work (Not for construction) Approved Revolving Loan Fund Plan (RLF only) Appraisal to establish fair market value of property to be purchased Development Cost Summary (Final analysis construction projects) 2 -29 -2012 14B 7 TABLE OF CONTENT Section1 ............................. ............................... Grant Application Section2 ............................. ............................... Current Financial or Audit Section3 .... ............................... .......................... Scope of Work Section4 .............................. ............................... Opinion from Attorney Section5 ............. ............................... .................. Certifications Section6 ............................... 8606........................... Letters of Support Section7 ............................... ............................... Request for Environmental Section8 .................... . season, .... ...........sees" ...... see ones. Letters of Support from Community Section9 ............................... ............................... Resumes Section10 ............................. ............................... Quotes from Vendors Section11 ........................... ............................... Clearance Letter 14B 7'1 Section12 ............................. ............................... Chairman Letter of Support Section13 ............................. ............................... Articles of Incorporation Section14 .............................. ............................... Tax Exemption Letter Section15 ......... ............................... ..................... Certificate of Good Standing Section16 .... ............................... .......................... Board of Directors Section17 .............................. ............................... Organizational Chart 146 7' SECTION 1 GRANT APPLICATION APPI ICATIAN FAR M in Version 7/03 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. DATE SUBMITTED Applicant Identifier 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION: 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application Identifier Application Pre- application 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier 13 Construction Q Construction Non-Constructlon 13 Non-Construction 5. APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name: Organizational UnU: Department: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- IMMOKALEE COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - IMMOKALEE Organizational 0 78 6 9997790 al DUNS: Division: COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER Address: Name and telephone number of parson to be contacted on matters involving this application ive area code Street: Prefix: First Name: 1320 N 15TH STREET MRS PENNY CAV: Middle Name KALEE IMMrOty Sayy Cou N LILI N? PH gCOLLIER ZA142 Suffix: F IDA Uqu T ED t� NI STATES Email: PennyPhiliippi @coliiergov.net 6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN): Phone Number (gWe area code) Fax Number (give area code) 9I❑9 – ©aa11oo® 239 - 867 -4121 239 - 252 -6725 a. TYPE OF APPLICATION: 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: (See back of form for Application Types) Q New In Continuation I^ Revision B If Revision, enter appropriate letters) in box(es) See back of form for description of letters.) O r (specify) 8. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: Other (specify) USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: [fl❑0 –0©M UTY BBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER EXPANSION FEASIB TITLE (Name of P ram RURAL BUSINESSSNT RPRISE GRANT 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): IMMOKALEE, FLORIDA 13. PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: Start Date: Ending Date: a. Applicant b. Project 5 JANUARY 1, 2013 JULY 31, 2013 25 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING: 16.13 APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? a. Federal 35,000 a Yes THIS PREAPPLICATIONlAPPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON b. Applicant . 0 DATE: b. No. PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E. O. 12372 c. State 0 d. Local 0 ® OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE e Other 0 FOR REVIEW f. Program Income . 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? 0 0 Yes if -Yes- attach an explanation. I® No g. TOTAL 35 000 THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. THE 18. TO DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED. RligMA2131ative a. Authorized Fri N e Name MSIX DON Last Name FIALA Fi.339-2 ep� are a) CHAIRMAN O COLLIER COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD CH d. Signature ed Repre n te Sighed . —4.M c...,.. AIA raa. 0-9nM% Previous Editioh Usable Authorized fAV09"% form & legal SUfftWney Assi3s " tN FF i att�� :-Zr- Prp:cci" by OMB Circular A -102 Eg ,r DW t 148 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF-424 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 45 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348- 0043), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. This is a standard form used by applicants as a required face sheet for pre - applications and applications submitted for Federal assistance. It will be used by Federal agencies to obtain applicant certification that States which have established a review and comment procedure in response to Executive Order 12372 and have selected the program to be included in their process, have been given an opportunity to review the applicant's submission. Item: En by. Item: 1. Select Type of Submission. 11. Eater a brief descriptive title of the project. If more than one program is involved, you should append an explanation on a separate sheet. If appropriate (e.g., constnxxlon or real property projects), attach a map showing project location. For preapplications, use a separate sheet to provide a summary description of this 2. Date application submitted to Federal agency (or State if applicable) 12. List only the largest political entitles affected (e.g., State, and applicants control number (d applicable). counties, cities). 3. State use only Of applicable). 13 Enter the proposed start date and end date of the project. 4. Enter Date Received by Federal Agency 14. List the applicant's Congressional District and any Disuict(s) Federal identifier number. If this application Is a continuation or affected by the program or project revision to an existing award, enter the present Federal Identifier number. If for a new project, leave blank. 5. Enter legal name of applicant, name of primary organizational unit 15 Amount requested or to be conMbuted Bring ft first (including division, If applicable), which will undertake the fundinglbudget period by each contributor. Value of in kind assistance activity, enter the organization's DUNS number contributions should be Included on appropriate lines as (received from Dun and Bradstree(), enter the complete address of applicable. tithe action will result in a dollar change to an the applicant (Including country), and name, telephone number, s- existing Award, indicate only the amount of the change. For mail and fax of the person to contact on matters related to this decreases, enclose the amounts to parentheses. If both basic application. and supplemental amounts are Inducted, show breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple program funding, use totals and show breakdown uskV same ca ones as Item 15. 6. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned by the 16. Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact Internal Revenue Service. (SPOC) for Federal ExeaAhre Order 12372 to determine whether the application Is subject to the State Intergovernmental review proem. 7. Select the appropriate letter in 17. This question applies to the applicant organization, not the the space provided. I. State Controlled person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories A. State Institution of Higher of debt include delinquent audit disallowances, loans and B. County Learning taxes. C. Municipal J. Private Urhiversity D. Township K. Indian Tribe E. Interstate L. Individual F. Intemunicipal M. Profit Organoation G. Special District N. Other (Specify) H. Independent School O. Not for Profit District Organization a. Select the type from the folknMng list: is To be signed by the authored representative of the applicant. • "New" means a new assistance award. A copy of the goveming body's authorization for you to sign • 'Continuation' means an extension for an additional this application as official representative must be on file in the fimding/budget period for a project with a projected completion applicant's office. (Certain Federal agencies may require that date. this authorization be submitted as part of the application.) • `Revision' means any change in the Federal GovemmerWs financial obligation or contingent liability from an existing obligation. If a revision enter the appropriate letter: A. Increase Award B. Decrease Award C. Increase Duration D. Decrease Duration 9. Name of Federal agency from which assistance is being requested with this application. 10. Use the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and title of the program under which assistance is requested. 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Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348 -0040), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such Is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (Including funds sufficient to pay the non - Federal share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application. 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. 5. Will comply with the Intergovemmental Personnel Act of 7. 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728 -4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). 6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88 -352) Which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. § §1681- 1683, and 1685 - 1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101- 6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92 -255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91 -616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. § §290 dd -3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § §3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions In the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and, (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91 -646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally- assisted programs. These requirements apply to all Interests In real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. 8. Will comply, as applicable, with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. § §1501 -1508 and 7324 -7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. Previous Edition Usable Standard Form 4248 (Rev. 7 -W) Authorized for Local Reproduction Prescribed by 0111116 Circular A -102 9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis - Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. § §276a to 276a -7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. § §327- 333), regarding labor standards for federally- assisted construction subagreements. 10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood Insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93 -234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more. 11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91 -190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. § §1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. § §7401 at seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93 -523); and, (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93- 205). r� a ,'f�'- ....�v° I,r�i► 140 12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. § §1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a -1 at seq.). 14. Will comply with P.L. 93 -348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved In research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance. 15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89 -544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. § §2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance. 16. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. § §4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead -based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A -133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non- Profit Organizations." 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing this program. Approved as to form & legal SufAclMCyt Ass stant County Attorney SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE . J ' 7 Ns3.LRM�} -ru APPLIICANVORGANIZATION rTEBMITTED T o" vitlr7Y 1 D6- I/Ew�iyl T / En/GY OF C044 64;W 6014 runt/ , FL)R.h13- 11 311 � 7 Standard Form 4240 (Rev. 7-97) Back 14B 7 SECTION 2 CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR AUDIT 14B 7" Collier County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year 2009, 2010, and 2011 can be found by going to the link listed below: http:// www. colliercierk .com /ClerkToTheBoard/ Finance/ ComprehensiveAnnualFinancialRet)orts (CAFR) 148 7 SECTION 3 SCOPE OF WORK 14B 7 Scone of Work Rural Business Enterprise Grant Application Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency, Immokalee The Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency, Immokalee is applying for a Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) from Rural Development (hereafter referred to as "grantor "), an Agency of the USDA. The following Scope of work will be used to measure the performance of the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency, Immokalee (hereafter referred to as "grantee "). 1) The specific purposes for which grant funds will be utilized: The Immokalee Business Development Center (IBDC) addresses the general problem of a weak economic and business climate in Immokalee, and some of the barriers to entry for new businesses. Economic and social conditions are addressed and overcome through a combination of technical assistance, education, training, and business guidance. The IBDC promotes business growth, job creation, proper working environment and economic growth and stimulus for the Immokalee Community. The IBDC operates under the auspice of the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The grant funds will be used to pay for the completion of a Feasibility Study to determine the feasibility of expanding the current business development center located at 1320 N 15m Street, Ste. 2, Immokalee, Florida and the implementation of a food production program within the center to assist small and emerging businesses, such as Vecona, Inc., Edwin's Rollin Bar -Q, and Ande's Walking Fruits within Immokalee and Eastern Collier County. The use of funds are in line with RD Instruction 1942 -G, §1942.304, which states that RBEG funds can be used for projects such as technical assistance. The regulation further defines technical assistance as "A function performed for the benefit of a private business enterprise ...., such as market research, product and/or service improvement, feasibility study, etc." The IBDC is an existing small business incubator working under the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Currently we are subleasing approximately 1,070.5 sq. feet of space from the CRA's 3,938 sq. feet office building and want to determine the viability of expanding by building a larger structure. The study will help us determine whether it is feasible or needed to build a new structure with space to lease, offices, staging, parking, food production facility, training, and supportive services. The expansion will add a new program to the incubator by providing a facility to allow small local producers to turn their products into "Value- added" agriculture. Our goal is to educate local growers to increase the economic value and consumer appeal of the raw farm products and marketing it more directly to the public. As per §1942.302 of RD Instruction 1942 -G, here the "grant program will be used to support the development of small and emerging private business enterprises in rural areas." Furthermore, the study will also help us determine if the current facility is adequate to meet the current needs of the community and if building a new structure is not the best option at this time. 2) Timeframes or dates by which action surrounding the use of funds will be accomplished. Based on the timelines provided in the different quotes, the grantee anticipates having all funds used within 6 months after notification of grant funding. 14B 7" 3) Who will be carrying out the purpose for which the grant is made? The IBDC has obtained three (3) quotes from vendors who conducts Feasibility Studies. The quotes are herein submitted with the grant application. Upon being award the funds, the IBDC will adhere to the Federal Procurement requirements in selecting a vendor from the quotes that were provided. The IBDC is a Collier County entity. The vendor selected will have no affiliation with the IBDC, no connection to Collier County or the type of industry which we service. 4) How the grant purposes will be accomplished. The grant purpose will be accomplished by selecting a local public business school to prepare a feasibility study to determine whether it is feasible to expand our current facility, build a new building, or should we make no changes to the current program. 5) Documentation regarding the availability of matching funds The Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency - Immokalee will contribute $0 towards the preparation of an Incubator Feasibility Analysis for the Immokalee Business Development Center. 6) Project Budget The Collier County CRA ( Immokalee) has committed long term support of the I13DC and will strive to ensure that the IBDC builds towards becoming economically self- sufficient and has developed a long term plan. The plan includes securing a portfolio of grants (EDA, CDBG, and RBEG) to build a structure that will be used to house the IBDC and a regional food production facility. The structure is expected to have adequate space to be leased out to potential businesses. The leasing of the spaces, the fees charge for the hourly use of the food production facility and the fees charged for the workshops /training will allow the IBDC to structure a methodology to procure revenues that will provide a path for sustainability. 7) Additional information to justify the need for the project: a. Information which will establish/identify the need for the Immokalee Business Development Center Feasibility Study. The IBDC is a program that is currently grant funded and as a result, funds are very limited. A feasibility study will help us determine whether this project warrants us spending these limited funds. Immokalee is an agricultural community that is being affected by the decline in agriculture. The decline in agriculture within the Southwest Florida region is due in part to external threats, such as, foreign competition, diseases in crops, land development, government regulations, and changes in climate. As agriculture decreases, this will create a significant increase in unemployment unless the people are retrained for something else. The spirit of entrepreneurship is certainly present in Immokalee and is evidenced by the numerous restaurants, grocery stores, and franchises- such as Burger King, McDonalds, and Subways. The IBDC helps with the enhancement of the entrepreneurial skills in these individuals. 2 148 74 Furthermore, there are 2,801 individuals currently enrolled in Immokalee in the Women, Infant, and Children Program (WIC). This is 27% of the total enrollment for the Collier County WIC program. Immokalee WIC program has 2,171 clients on Medicaid, 1,323 clients on Food Stamps, and 49 clients on Temporary Cash Assistant program (TCA). Individuals on Federal Programs can be trained in entrepreneurship or the new businesses being created or expanded can employ some of these individuals, thus alleviating some of the government's financial burden. It is the intent of the IBDC to address these problems through the implementation of the business development center where environmental and social conditions can be addressed and overcome through a combination of support, education, and business guidance and assistance. The IBDC will promote business growth, job creation, proper working environment and economic growth and stimulus for the Immokalee community. The Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency, Immokalee is located in Collier County. Economic statistics are as follows: • Unemployment rates are based on Florida Workforce Development Information • Median Household Income is based on 2010 Census • Population is based on 2010 Census Immokalee is designated as an Enterprise Zone (EZone), (See Attached). Immokalee is a rural, economically depressed area that is starting to realize some gradual economic growth, but still lacking stable, employment opportunities that pay a living wage. One of the main barriers to the start-up and expansion of business enterprises in Immokalee is the lack of a full time known resource conveniently located in the enterprise zone to assist start-up and expansion of existing businesses. The IBDC addresses the needs for that permanent resource in Immokalee. b. Experience in Economic Development. Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency, Immokalee has 12 years of successful experience in economic development and assisting small rural businesses. This is evidence by the successful implementation of the Commercial Fagade Grant, which since its inception in October of 2008, has helped 17 local businesses in Immokalee by providing them with financial incentives which helps increase consumer traffic by making their store fronts more attractive. The CRA also facilitates direct procedural and technical assistance for the State Enterprise Zone (EZDA) Program. As a direct result of this program, during 2011, seventy-seven (77) new jobs were created and $45,649.82 in Tax Incentives was awarded to businesses with the EZone. A Collateral Brochure was developed to inform potential businesses about Federal, State, and County, and CRA incentives available to a business considering Immokalee as a potential site. Also, on September 2011, with the assistance of CRA staff, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Resolution to petition Governor Scott to 3 Immokalee Collier County State of Florida US May 2010 Unemployment Rate N/A 8.8 8.2 9.6 Median Household Income 2010 $23,897 $58,106 $47,661 $51,914 2010 Census Population 24,154 328,134 18,801,310 308,745,538 • Unemployment rates are based on Florida Workforce Development Information • Median Household Income is based on 2010 Census • Population is based on 2010 Census Immokalee is designated as an Enterprise Zone (EZone), (See Attached). Immokalee is a rural, economically depressed area that is starting to realize some gradual economic growth, but still lacking stable, employment opportunities that pay a living wage. One of the main barriers to the start-up and expansion of business enterprises in Immokalee is the lack of a full time known resource conveniently located in the enterprise zone to assist start-up and expansion of existing businesses. The IBDC addresses the needs for that permanent resource in Immokalee. b. Experience in Economic Development. Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency, Immokalee has 12 years of successful experience in economic development and assisting small rural businesses. This is evidence by the successful implementation of the Commercial Fagade Grant, which since its inception in October of 2008, has helped 17 local businesses in Immokalee by providing them with financial incentives which helps increase consumer traffic by making their store fronts more attractive. The CRA also facilitates direct procedural and technical assistance for the State Enterprise Zone (EZDA) Program. As a direct result of this program, during 2011, seventy-seven (77) new jobs were created and $45,649.82 in Tax Incentives was awarded to businesses with the EZone. A Collateral Brochure was developed to inform potential businesses about Federal, State, and County, and CRA incentives available to a business considering Immokalee as a potential site. Also, on September 2011, with the assistance of CRA staff, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Resolution to petition Governor Scott to 3 14B 74 extend the Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern ( RACEC) designation awarded to the Florida Heartland Regional Economic Development Initiative, Inc. (FHREDI) Region for another 5 -years and to keep the Community of Immokalee within the South Central RACEC designation. This lead to a $2 million appropriation for the establishment of the Rural Economic Development Catalyst Project. Another example of the CRA's experience in Economic Development is the creation of the IBDC. With funding from CDBG, the center opened its doors on March of 2011. During this brief time, the IBDC has created and/or expanded ten new businesses in Immokalee, documented the creation of 5 new, permanent jobs, graduated three classes from its Entrepreneur School, and has trained more than 140 individuals in businesses related workshops. See attached Letters of support from local elected officials explaining the applicant's experience in economic development. c. Job Creation and Retention For the IBDC to be able to train entrepreneurs, we must also be involved in creating jobs. With the decline of agriculture in the Southwest Florida Region, the need in Immokalee is jobs that will not be affected by changes in agriculture. The quickest and most economical way to create jobs is to train existing businesses on how to expand. The expansion will increase businesses' market base, whereby creating a need for more employees. The IBDC will create approximately 10 jobs as a result of this project. This is evidenced by the attached letters from the small and emerging businesses that will be assisted. Also, we want to link our trainings to the related areas that will provide the people with the skills needed to procure jobs. For example, with the Food Program, we will provide workshops on food certification. With this certification, an individual can seek employment in nearby restaurants and food related industries. Small Business Development Small business development is currently occurring and this is evidenced by the attached supporting letters from the small businesses that we have assisted. The Immokalee Business Development Center Feasibility Study will help us determine if we should expand the center or remain the way we are currently. d. Community & Economic Development Plans The Immokalee Business Development Center Feasibility is consistent with, and does not duplicate, economic development activities under existing community or economic development plans for the community. The IBDC seeks to improve the existing jobs, create new jobs and retrain the citizens for new jobs because agriculture is diminishing. 4 146 7 This Scope of Work is submitted by the grantee. Upon approval by the grantor, the grantee agrees that no changes will be made to the Scope of Work without prior written approval by the grantor. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, By: ,c,cQ,,c, DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN This Scope of Work is hereby approved by USDA - Rural Development. USDA - RURAL DEVELOPMENT By: (Signature) (Title) — ate Approved as to form & legal Sufklgnq Assistant County Attorney 5 ATTEST DWIGHT sy: 148 71 Sources US Census Bureau. 2010 Census Interactive Population Map. Retrieved March 20, 2012 from http: /2010. census. gov /2010census /popmap /ipmtext.php. US Census Bureau. State and County QuickFacts. Retrieved July 24, 2012 from http: / /quickfacts .census.gov /gfd/states /12/1202 Lhtml. US Census Bureau. 2000 Fact Sheet. Retrieved September 24, 2009 from ftt: / /factfinder .census.gov /servlet/SAFFFacts? Event = Search &geo id =& geoContext= &lang =en& sse= on &pctxt= fph &pgsl= 010 &show 2003 tab= &redirect =Y Dr. Stuart Van Auken, Dr. Howard Finch, Dr. Ara Volkan, Dr. Walter Rodriguez, Dr. Shelton Weeks, and Dr. Gary Jackson. "AG Business in SW Florida:Present and Future ", June 6, 2007. 0 146 74 SECTION 4 OPINION FROM APPLICANT'S ATTORNEY 14B 7 ATTORNEY'S OPINION RELATIVE TO ORGANIZATION, AUTHORITY, AND CONTINUOUS EXISTENCE To Whom It May Concern: 1. 1 am the County Attorney for Collier County, Florida. 2. lam familiar with Ordinance, Resolutions, and Regulations of Collier County, Florida. 3. That on March 14, 2000, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners adopted resolution 2000 -83, which established itself as the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency. Said Resolution was adopted and authorized pursuant to Florida Statute §163.3S7(1). 4. That the Collier County Redevelopment Agency is authorized to engage in all activities permitted by Florida statute, Collier County Code Ordinance, Resolutions, Regulations and Bylaws. S. The Collier County Redevelopment Agency has been in continuous legal existence since its incorporation. 6. Collier County is a valid political subdivision of the State of Florida. 7. Attached to this Opinion please find Resolutiyn 2000 -83 and Bylaws of the Community Redevelopment Agency Local Redevelopmefl Advilorf Boards of Collier County, Florida. JEFFrney LA IN Coun A Collier Co ty, Florida SWORN TO (OR AFFIRMED) AND SUBSCRIBED before me this %yA-V-. day of v�bcr , 2012, by Jeffrey A. Klatzkow. 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TNs Reg*fat goWad speraouon. wooed kd n*ft We t b—. d5l of O & L 4M Ai[ BOARD OP HERB BROCK CUM COLUfiR r PLO bA •` r � APPRpYEOAS TQ POWANDLEOA OWFIdIPafOY .I�diLLY- Davg0.Mfet0d ' C A*Aflentoy a 148 7'1 By -Laws .w STIAWS OP' M COMMUNM RIMONVI ,OMM AOXHO 1C LOCAIL RLDRY1di.O1PlNIM A1D'Vll$ORY BOAR" Op COLLINR COU"Yomia m SE&ION A. Mm The local advisory board, one per each component redevaloptrfettt alga, shalt be known aa'9he'nam0 ofthe component redevelopment atrtt is whfoh lice local planning board site, Local Redevelopment Advisory Roard, ttRCI' ONZ. Wdt IQ11ntalnt.p i Us area of gmmtton of aft advisory board cat b a of shat cottain geographloai area identtifkd l» CRA Resolution 20001 by the •Cmmvnhy RWevetopmont ,Agency (CRA) and itesolullon 2000.181 by the BCC, and rrdared to dwWtt a to - m0nakalee CompovaW Redevelopment Area and the Boyehord0stewayr Component 1Lakveiopmettt Area. Additional Wavolopnont component arose may be designated by separate rosohrilonrf of the Community Redevelopnot Agony of Collior County (I A'q and cite Cohlor County Board of County Commies oners V aCJC'5 Altar all appropriate Andings have been mada and s rWovelopni mt component plan fbr those areas is adopted by the CRA and BCQ All in aocordancp with tart D!, Chapter 1696 Flotidn Statutes (tire "Act"). ~w SLCD'MOM. bMQMP • Each advisory board Is intended to be tiro primary source of eonmusity Input to tho C'cliler County Community Redevetopnrent Ageeoy (the" GM") and to tits CRA soft Bach advisory both! will consider and make recommendations to do CRA OUR and lice CAA. omtcming the Redevelopment Plan, ammadmeats to tho Redeveloptt m Also, tile, rodovelopmont area work prolmn; std its tmplatrtentatlon and any Weveiopmont projects proposed for the am *of operadatt of Qha advisory board. Tire advisory board fbnetlons are advisory only, and are to assist with the publio JDIM In" local rarlavolopment planning prams& More epaolttaally, the purpose and duties of each advisory boatel shall be as tbllowst , (a) ravtew the applicabla component mdevetopment aVWx rodeveiopmtortt plan am when nacasssty racanrnoind'to the MA any changes to "Flan; (b) MbkO recomrrandstlona to the CRA, on pTeq implementation, including developing an annual wank program, 8011106 project priorities, and developing incentives to ttlttlrsr do redevelopment efYarts and cagy oat and etlbcttrste 0110 putp0see and provision of the Aot In do oomponm t�ed0velop0tettt ar+oat . (a) rec dve input fiom members of the public lntemstW ict redavoiopm a of tiro compommt rsdevolopntstft area and to report such infol»tation to the cRA 1 and (d) . rovlow and comment on any redevelopromtrt Vgeots p "WW in. the advbory bmWs Component swevetopmant am M � (g) One f 1) at large mprasentotive who retidess or engages In business, or both, In the Bsyshorelt3ateway Triangle Component Redevelopment Area: RFMM 6: JMMWalea Locsl,ltedevatonrnent Advisorv.Boardt In osdor to testate s eompaAensive approach in the Immokelee community, the In mokslee Enterprise Zone Devalopment Agency as created by the ACC pursuant to Collier County Ordinance 9313, as anwded, shall W*** Tinmolwtes l(Mol Redevelopn.eett Advisory Boatel. The InunalmleeLocal Redsvelopneent:Advisosy Board *oil adhere to the provisions of these bylaws, excq.t as otherwise provided by 0DIller Courtly Ordinance 93.23, as amended. gBCnON 7. Uplicallobadmixt, Applicants must be midents and alactora of slier County. Rasida4te interested to applying to serve on an advisory board shall submit it letter a questing such appointmmt and containing a brief resumes to tho CU. Guidelines for appointing the rnembers to the advisory board will be consistent whbJim procedures outilhed In BCC Resolution 94»136, SWr1ON L Zmu Except for the Tmmoblee Local RWeveloptpettt Advisory Board, advisory board membors shall serve for two M Year terms, with n0 Mora than two reappointn.ents permitted. However, for purposes of sthggoriny reappoinitnents. Am (y) of the initial members wlp have one (1) year terms so followat Boyshveataway Local Redevelopmn Advisory Board. tiro eayshow resident, the Gateway Tdapgia resident and the at large reprosentattvo will each serve only a one (1) year term for the first year of the advisory board, with two (2) year terms from-then on. The tonnes for the Itmr olmlee Local lWevelopment AdvI?0ry,Boerd will be consistent with the tern" $ot forth in Collier county Ordlusnee 93-22. so amended. BBGT #ON 9. yjM Vacancles oecuning on my advlsoty board shaft be publiohodI, but need trot �• be advertised. In a publication of general circulation within the county; and vacancy hatless arty to be postal in site county 1lbmries, ties coutthouao and on the lntoenet; Appolrttments to tilt vseanotea on the advisory boats shall be ti11aA by the C1tA Board member of the component trdovelopment area. The term of an advisory board member appointed to fill a vacancy expires at the tuna the term of the o>fginal member would haves expired. 9i3CMN 10. AUl dnem ItaWgyal and_Reaianattons it is the intopt and song dosltte of the CPA that them be Nil attendance of advisory board members at all meetings of the advisory boaal, secapirdng. however, Ihal it may be necessary for board mort.bora to to Absent tram a meets$ duo to unusual or emergency clnumstancss. The following tequhewo is are ostablishedt 1. Any advisory board member who is absent for more than two- thirds of tits advisory board's twilaga In it gtven fiscal you shall be deomad to have tand%W hiss or her resignatton fi!om the advisory board, The CRA shall, as 'Wn a: practloable after sub rotignadott, declare the position' vacant and shall promptly till the poition. The affected advisory board rrambor shalt not serve at any meeting ofw his or her positioy Is declared vacant by the CRA. Z. In the event that any advisory, bored member Is abserx ftin two anuottdve advisory board meetings wbthout.a satisfactory excuse acceptable to the advisory board, 310 sdvisory board ehaleman 01.311 state such fact at lice next regularly scheduled advisory 1 board meeting and shall thereafter notify. in -writing, the CRA of rho advisory board mentber'ss fltliure to attend without a satisfactory excuse, Tits CRA shall review the notifiaatton at a CRA meeting and shall "am the advlsr board mambeess position •- to be vacant It the CRA concurs that the advisory board rnetnber was absent snore two SRMON &. Oftryloudo Fa vacancy exists in ny oOIM the advisory board shall elect allow off ew by the affirntadve, vote of a 3nsjority of the advisory board member proasnt and voting at a ,QUO meeting of the advisory board, to fill the (incomplete tam of the vacated office, SH=N 9: • The advisory board may 1103110va an officer of any time with or without cause by the affirmative vote of a majority o'f the advisory board ntembera prow" a w voting at a duly constituted meeting of the advisory board, An officer may melgu•at any time by delivorl"S notice thereof to the advisory board. A resignation is effeadv0 when the notice is delivowd to the advisory board union 11130 30006 speell?a: a later Wftdva data and the advisory boutd MVIO the fltturas of dvo data, the pending vacancy may to filled betbro the afRetive date provided that the sueeossor doe not take office until tiro effective date, kH=s IL NUIRCOMM= ' a TION i. 93OWN Tim advisory board shay create, ftm Basle to tim such subconnnittees as shall be necessary or desirable to carry out the tbactions, purposes, and ob*dves of the advisory board. Any such sabcommiitees :hall be subordinate to do advisory board, slap be wiped a speciflo purpose and objecilve, and shatil be given a dote certain to complete its tutu, at which time rho subcommittee shall be dissolved, onlou said data is extended by the aEirmattwo vote of s maaijority of the advlsary board members prosont and voting at a duty constituted resoling of the Advisory board. 39CTION 2. U400M 7% n mbms of such subgorrmittee shatl be elected by the advisory board for such term and shalt have quaiiffcations as the advisory board may desire. S8=0143. bm ml; The advltory board racy remove any subcommittee member with or without cause by the afOrmdva vote of a ro jorlt`q of advisory board members proems and voting at arty nweting ofthe advisory boaraii. Swnasid. Hula and ButA tt The subcommittees shalt be subjea to the same parliamentary procedures as the advisory board and Florida's tlovernatent in the Sunshine Law. S>3 W1q 1. UAMW Regular meetings of do advisory boaW shall be held oat such day, time ad place Ss my be detonWried by the advisory board, and at a minimum once a month. The purpo o of the rnaa0ingS is to discuss And to then proparo rauotmnatdatlons and advice to the MA on menen brought beforo the advisory board. SECTION Z mgt At ail rsgular or special meetings of an advisory board, a v jority of the membership of the advisory board shall constitute it quorutm Voting shalt be by vvke unless a vombor of the advisory board requests a toll call. The roll shall bo in alphabodeal order with dw out name called rotating with each motlon upon which the vote is called. The Chatmwn #hail always vote tart, A rewitof thbroll 9411 shall be bprae part of the minutes. 3EGti70N 8, i 1. NOW-0*4 SpociAl trwalnp may be called by do Chairoutuat snytlme provided l ) adequate ttotke la given parauSnt to Mole S, Section d hereof. 7U Chahmett nary also call a special _..JXMing what MgOested 1040 w in wrt{irlg'lgt a mgjorigr of the m moors• of doe advisory board at by a MA staff member: T'13e —Aftoe of Such a meeting shall apea4 tha pwpoea of such a msed"t and no PASSRD AND Agency this of AS �PASSAt3$ by the CoIiiar Caigty Community RedevalOP qt I P•• � S . •f. ••.r r . rD .,� liQ ��; 'NARY Commwff RUDBVBWpMMq CY •, ; ;.. OP C'0 COY)!Q'!'y F�.O1tIDA a$N ;rte `�' _ • (�( /��%" �Att+� t'� �`��� •,.� BY I?AMBIA 8. MAC'Ki8 • .. sf9gg�u � o�ry}+ait� g ,cHA MArr APProved As to Form and L�oga1 SuMalency • i H'eldl Ashton "y ' Asslstant County Attorney and � Uga Counsel r ; SECTION 5 CERTIFICATIONS 14B 74 SURVEY ON ENSURING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR APPLICANTS OMB No. 1890 -0014 EXP. 0228/09 Purpose: The Federal government is committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants, small or large, non-rdigious or fsidr based, have an equal opportunity to compete far Federal fimdm& In order for us to better understand the population of applicants for Federal fiords, we are asking nonprofit private organizations (not including private universities) to fill out this survey. Upon receipt, the survey will be separated fiom the application. Information provided on the survey will not be considered in any way in making fimding decisions and will not be included in the Federal grants database. While your help in this data collection process is greatly appreciO4 completion of this survey is voluntary. Instructions for Submitting toe Suvey: Myou are applying using a hard copy application, please place the compleied survey in an envelope labeled "Applicant Survey." Seal the envelope and inchule it along with your application packages If you. are applying electronically, please submit this survv+ along with your application. coa u �y Applicant's (Organization) Name: Applicant's DUNS Number: JJ 6p Bss- Federal Program: &R,*4 �LISJ"N C- AIM4%,,Me 6YO0 i -CFDA Number: © " % 1. Has the applicant ever received a grant or contract from the Federal government? aYes ❑ No 2. Is the applicant a faith -based organization? ❑ Yes Qa/No 3. Is the applicant a secular organization? ❑ Yes No 4. Does the applicant have 501(cx3) status? ❑ Yes Q--<o 5. Is the applicant a local affiliate of a national organization? ❑ Yes �No 6. How many full -time equivalent employees does the applicant have? (Check only one box). ❑ 3 or Fewer ❑ 15 -50 ❑ 4-5 ❑ 51 -100 ❑ 6 -14 over 100 7. What is the size of the applicant's annual budget? (Check only one box.) ❑ Less Than $150,000 ❑ $150,000 - $299,999 ❑ $300,000 - $499,999 ❑ $500,000 - $999,999 ❑ $1,000,000 - $4,999,999 lid-$5,000,000 or more 148 7+ Survey Instructions on Ensurins Equal Opportunity for Applicants Provide the applicant's (organization) name and DUNS number and the grant name and CFDA number. 1. Self - explanatory. 2. Self- identify. 3. Self- identify. 4. 501(c)(3) status is a legal designation provided on application to the Internal Revenue Service by eligible organizations. Some grant programs may require nonprofit applicants to have 501(cx3) status. Other grant programs do not. 5. Self - explanatory. 6. For example, two part -time employees who each work half -time equal one full -time equivalent employee. If the applicant is a local affiliate of a national organization, the responses to survey questions 2 and 3 should reflect the staff and budget size of the local affiliate. 7. Annual budget means the amount of money your organization spends each year on all of its activities. Paperwork Burden Statement According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1890 -0014. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average five (5) minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: The Agency Contact listed in this grant application package. OMB No. 1890 -0014 Exp. 02/28/09 146 T�l Form RD 400 -1 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FORM APPROVED (Rev. 5 -00) OMB No. 0575 -0018 + EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AGREEMENT This agreement, dated 1110ya Eae /-I- - 9-tV 2 between COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- IMMOKALEE (herein called "Recipient" whether one or more) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (herein called the 'Secretary') issued under the authority of Executive Order 11246 as amended, witnesseth: In consideration of financial assistance (whether by a loan, grant, loan guaranty, or other form of financial assistance) made or to be made by the USDA to Recipient, Recipient hereby agrees, if the cash cost of construction work performed by Recipient or a construction contract financed with such financial assistance exceeds $ 10,000 - unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965. 1. To incorporate or cause to be incorporated into any contract for construction work, or modification thereof, subject to the relevant rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary or of any prior authority that remain in effect, which is paid for in whole or in part with the aid of such financial assistance, the following "Equal Opportunity Clause ": During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows: (a) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited, to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the USDA setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. (b) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. (c) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided by the USDA, advising the said labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this agreement and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. (d) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24,1965, and of all rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. (e) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, rules, regulations, and orders, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the USDA Civil Rights Office, and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders. (f) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be cancelled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by Law. (g) The contractor will include the provisions of paragraph 1 and paragraph (a) through (g) in every subcontract or purchase order, unless exempted by the rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the USDA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that in the event the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the USDA, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the United States. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act oj1995, an agenvy may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to, a collection o rn/ormatlon unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OiVfB control number for this information collections is 0575 -b018. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Position 6 RD 400 -1 (Rev. 5 -00) 14B 7 2. To be bound by the above equal opportunity clause with respect to its own employment practices when it participates in federally assisted construction work: Provided, that if the organization so participating is a State or local government, the above equal opportunity clause is not applicable to any agency, instrumentality or subdivision of such government which does not participate in work on or under the contract. 3. To notify all prospective contractors to file the required 'Compliance Statement', Form RD 400 -6, with their bids. 4. Form AD -425, Instructions to Contractors, will accompany the notice of award of the contract. Bid conditions for all nonexempt federal and federally assisted construction contracts require inclusion of the appropriate "Hometown" or "Imposed" plan affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements. All bidders must comply with the bid conditions contained in the invitation to be considered responsible bidders and hence eligible for the award. 5. To assist and cooperate actively with USDA and the Secretary in obtaining the compliance of contractors and subcontractors with the equal opportunity clause and rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary, that will furnish USDA and the Secretary such information such as, but not limited to, Form AD -560, Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities, to submit the Monthly Employment Utilization Report, Form CC -257, as they may require for the supervision of such compliance, and that it will otherwise assist USDA in the discharge of USDA's primary responsibility for securing compliance. 6. To refrain from entering into any contract or contract modification subject to such Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, with a contractor debarred from, or who has not demonstrated eligibility for, Government contracts and Federally assisted construction contracts pursuant to the Executive Order and will carry out such sanctions and penalties for violation of the equal opportunity clause as may be imposed upon contractors and subcontractors by USDA or the Secretary of Labor pursuant to Part II, Subpart D, of the Executive Order. 7. That if the recipient fails or refuses to comply with these undertakings, the USDA may take any or all of the following actions: Cancel, terminate, or suspend in whole or in part this grant (contract, loan, insurance, guarantee); refrain from extending any further assistance to the organization under the program with respect to which the failure or refund occurred until satisfactory assurance of future compliance has been received from such organization; and refer the case to the Denartment of Justice for annrnnriate legal proceedings. Signed by the Recipient on the date first written above. (CORPORATE SEAL) Attest: Recipient Secretary ApmVed as to torm & legal Sufft WCy AS 41s t-.,* n # r% ^l1Rty Attornev St rV N FL ✓ - 6. t^4J 1 r Recipient Cor�r�u� -v =Ty 1��=t�cLvprj:�T Name of Corborate Recipient By ATTEST: �"'�1`;? •'` By: Y A' President 14B 7■ Position 3 USDA FORM APPROVED Form RD 400-4 ASSURANCE AGREEMENT OMB No. 0575 -0018 (Rev. 3 -97) (Under Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964) The COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT (name of recipient) 1320 N 15TH STREET, STE 2, IMMOKALEE, FLORIDA 34142 (address) ( "Recipient" herein) hereby assures the U. S. Department of Agriculture that Recipient is in compliance with and will continue to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d et. seq.), 7 CFR Part 15, and Rural Housing Service, Rural Business- Cooperative Service, Rural Utilities Service, or the Farm Service Agency, (hereafter known as the "Agency ") regulations promulgated thereunder, 7 C.F.R. § 1901.202. In accordance with that Act and the regulations referred to above, Recipient agrees that in connection with any program or activity for which Recipient receives Federal financial assistance (as such term is defined in 7 C.F.R. § 14.2) no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination. 1. Recipient agrees that any transfer of any aided facility, other than personal property, by sale, lease or other conveyance of contract, shall be, and shall be made expressly, subject to the obligations of this agreement and transferee's assumption thereof. 2. Recipient shall: (a) Keep such records and submit to the Government such timely, complete, and accurate information as the Government may determine to be necessary to ascertain our /my compliance with this agreement and the regulations. (b) Permit access by authorized employees of the Agency or the U.S. Department of Agriculture during normal business hours to such books, records, accounts and other sources of information and its facilities as may be pertinent to ascertaining such compliance. (c) Make available to users, participants, beneficiaries and other interested persons such information regarding the provisions of this agreement and the regulations, and in such manner as the Agency or the U. S. Department of Agriculture finds necessary to inform such persons of the protection assured them against discrimination. 3. The obligations of this agreement shall continue: (a) As to any real property, including any structure, acquired or improved with the aid of the Federal financial assistance, so long as such real property is used for the purpose for which the Federal financial assistance is made or for another purpose which affords similar services or benefits, or for as long as the Recipient retains ownership or possession of the property, whichever is longer. (b) As to any personal property acquired or improved with the aid of the Federal financial assistance, so long as Recipient retains ownership or possession of the property. (c) As to any other aided facility or activity, until the last advance of funds under the loan or grant has been made. 4. Upon any breach or violation this agreement the Government may, at its option: (a) Terminate or refuse to render or continue financial assistance for the aid of the property, facility, project, service or activity. (b) Enforce this agreement by suit for specific performance or by any other available remedy under the laws of the United States or the State in which the breach or violation occurs. Rights and remedies provided for under this agreement shall be cumulative. In witness whereof, COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT on this (name of recipient) date has caused this agreement to be executed by its duly authorized officers and i al affixed hereto, or, if a natural person, has hereunto executed this agreement. ,Re ime (SEAL)�� /3 J� ate Attest. CHAIRMAN �C', ��,► rifle `t „ :� '' rifle According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of/ 995, no persons are required to rer nd t a collection of information unless H displays q YJd DMB raml3l nuntbei,77te ►al!A0M9 control number for this it fry "#Lft165tV t* 1 y,ation is estimated to average I5 rri nWi per 7. including rhcYidrfoi reviewing instructions, se to sources, gathering and ma manning the data ncedeit and completing and review of(nforhwlion. D 1 _ dark *rte = es ; to � - -__ By. Assistant County Attorney , U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters - Primary Covered Transactions This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 7 CFR Part 3017, Section 3017.510, Participants' responsibilities. The regulations were published as Part IV of the January 30, 1989 Federal Register (pages 4722 - 4733). Copies of the regulations may be obtained by contacting the Department of Agriculture agency offering the proposed covered transaction. (BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE) (1) The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: (a) are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency; (b) have not within a three -year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgement rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (l)(b) of this certification; and (d) have not within a three -year period preceding this application /proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. (2) Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN i metS) or Aumonze0 r 'iP-i�ravod ea to form & legal Sufficiency algtant County Attarney PR/Award Number or Project Name .mot. /fi7?jh , Form AD- 1047(1/92) ATT� ._f " o D � �`�,8� • iC rk By. itt! 11pNL1M'"g 4R•>R. 14B 7^ 1. By signing and submitting this form, the prospective primary participant is providing the certification set out on the reverse side in accordance with these instructions. 2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out on this form. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction. 3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective primary participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default. 4. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to whom this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 5. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 6. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this form that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction. 7. The prospective primary participant further agrees by submitting this form that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions," provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List. 9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default. 2 Form AD -1047 (1/92) 14B 7" OMB APPROVAL NO. 0991 -0002 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS (GRANTS) ALTERNATIVE I - FOR GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS This certification is required by the regulations implementing Sections 5151 -5160, of the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100 -690, Tide V, Subtitle D; 41 U.S.C. 701 et seq.), 7 CFR Part 3017, Subpart F, Section 3017.600, Purpose. The January 31, 1989, regulations were amended and published as Part II of the MAY 25, 1990, Federal Register (pages 21681- 21691). Copies of the regulations may be obtained by contacting the Department of Agriculture agency offering the grant. (BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE) Alternative I A. The grantee certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; (b) Establishing an ongoing drug -free awareness program to inform employees about — (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a): (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will — (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; (e) Notify the agency in writing, within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position, title, to every grant officer on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f). 1 -1 Form AD -1049 (REV 5/90) Microsoft Word 2000 146 The grantee may Insert in the space provided below the sites) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, State, zip code) 1320 N 15TH STREET, STE 2, IMMOKALEE, FLORIDA 34142 Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - IMMOKALEE Organization Name Award Number or Project Name DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN Name and Title of Authorized Representative Date Instructions for Certification 0 1. By signing and submitting this form, the grantee is providing the certification set out on pages 1 and 2. 2. The certification set out on pages 1 and 2 is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, the agency, In addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug -Free Workplace Act 3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be Identified on the certification. If know, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal Inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug -free workplace requirements. 4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while In operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio studios). 5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three). 8. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug -Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention Is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nob contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non - Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: (i) all "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and, (iii) temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if sued to meet a mat kt�; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors b coveredw ga.... i. as to form $ legal 8ufNCl9ncy Assts ant County Attorney 7 Form AD -1049 (REV 5/90) ATT+FST'' ,. $y. ox / ire 7 RD Instruction 1940 -Q Exhibit A -1 CERTIFICATION FOR CONTRACTS, GRANTS AND LOANS The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant or Federal loan, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant or loan. 2 If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant or loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,'' in accordance with its instructions. 3 The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including contracts, subcontracts, and subgrants under grants and loans) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. (name) CHAIRMAN (title) 000 Approved as to form & legal Sufficiency As stant County Attorney 3 (dat ��f} 91) PN 171 MUST E =:'r lark By: ttw A: SECTION 6 THIRD PARTY LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR PROJECT Julio Rodriguez Vecona, Inc. 9416 SW 61h Terrace Miami, Florida 33174 To whom it may concern: 14B 7' Vecona, Inc. offers this letter of confidence and support for your proposed application to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) to procure funding for preparation of an Incubator Feasibility Study. Vecona, Inc. is a small business involved in the food production industry. Having a regional food production center will provide individuals like me with not only a physical facility to operate their business, but also a place to develop their entrepreneurial skills. Local growers /farmers will also have an opportunity to learn how to turn their farm products into value added propositions that can be distributed beyond the borders of Immokalee. As a small business that is looking to grow we fully support the venture to procure funding to prepare a feasibility study to consider whether the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) should expand its resources to include a larger building for its business development center and the addition of a food production center. Sincerely, Julio B. Rodriguez President of Vecona, Inc. 1 Edwin Barroso Edwin's Rollin Barbeque 1703 7" Avenue Immokalee, FL 34142 August 28, 2012 Marie Capita Center Manager Immokalee Business Development Center 1320 15'" Street N. Suite 2 Immokalee, FL 34142 Dear Ms. Capita: I am a long -time resident of Immokalee and have been enrolled with the Immokalee Business Development Center. I am writing to express my full support for the center and its plans to expand the operations to include a food preparation program. The Immokalee Business Development Center plays an important role in our community and has provided me with technical assistance and support during the start up of my small business. As an individual whose business involves the food industry, a food production facility will be a great asset for the success of my catering business. It is a good assurance to know that we have the business resources needed available to us in Immokalee. I am one of many who have relied on the Immokalee Business Development Center for guidance, technical support and networking opportunities for the betterment of my business. I urge you to move forward with plans to expand the center to accommodate small business start ups with reasonable rental options and hands -on support for entrepreneurs in a community that relies heavily on small businesses. I am looking forward to your continued success. Sincerely`, Edwin Barroso 14B 7 --4 ande sWALKI NG FRUIT "Ififqq1t ... a hearthy, happy choice Robert and Andrea Halman, Owners 1372 Lincoln Court Immokalee, Florida 34142 Greetings: We offer this letter of confidence and support for your proposed application to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) to procure funding for preparation of an Incubator Feasibility Study. Ande's Walking Fruit is a small business involved in the food production industry. Having a regional food production center will provide individuals like me with not only a physical facility to operate their business, but also a place to develop their entrepreneurial skills. Local growers /farmers will also have an opportunity to learn how to turn their farm products into value added propositions that can be distributed beyond the borders of Immokalee. As a small business that is looking to grow we fully support the venture to procure funding to prepare a feasibility study to consider whether the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) should expand its resources to include a larger building for its business development center and the addition of a food production center. Sincerely, A--OX-4-1 Robert and Andrea Halman 14B 7H Noemy Gonzalez — Mimi's Party Rentals, LLC- 112 West Main St Immokalee, FL 34142 August 28, 2012 Marie Capita Manager Immokalee Business Development Center 1320 15s' Street N. Suite 2 Immokalee, FL 34142 Dear Ms. Capita I am a long -time resident of Immokalee and have been enrolled with the Immokalee Business Development Center since August 2012. 1 am writing to express my full support for the center and its plans to expand the operations to include a food preparation per• The Immokalee Business Development Center plays an important role in our community and has provided me with technical assistance and support during the start up of my small business. And though I have only been enrolled for a small period of time I have learned slot from services such as the workshops and the Entrepreneur School. I know that I will continue to utilize all the information that has been given to me by the Immokalee Business Development Center. Also Marie has been extremely helpful in many ways. If there is ever a question she doesn't know the answer to,she will find it for me. I am one of many who have relied and continue to rely on the Immokalee Business Development Center for guidance, technical support and networking opportunities for the betterment of my business. I urge you to move forward with plans to expand the center to accommodate small business start ups with reasonable rental options and hands -on support for entrepreneurs in a community that relies heavily on small businesses. I am looking forward to your continued success. 14B 7", KIDS IN MOTION ACADEMY OF THE ARTS, INC Annette & David Anderson 517 Stokes Ave., Immokalee FL 34142 239- 657 -1509 Marie Capita, Manager Immokalee Business Development Center 132015`h Street N. Suite 2 Immokalee, FL 34142 Dear Ms. Capita: I am a long -time resident of Immokalee and have been enrolled with the Immokalee Business Development Center since May11, 2011. 1 am writing to express my full support for the center and its plans to expand the operations to include a food preparation program. The Immokalee Business Development Center plays an important role in our community and has provided me with technical assistance and support to help me with the explanation of our Large Family Child Care Home small business. Although we have been in business for 12 years.we have never received any technical support to help us operate our business properly the way a business should operate. I am one of many who have relied on the Immokalee Business Development Center for guidance, technical support and networking opportunities for the betterment of my business. I urge you to move forward with plans to expand the center to accommodate small business start ups with reasonable rental options and hands -on support for entrepreneurs in a community that relies heavily on small businesses. I am looking forward to your continued success. Sincerely, Annette Anderson 6001 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee, FL 34142 8/24/2012 To Whom It Concerns, Airboats & Alligators at Lake Trafford Mariner in Immokalee Florida offers this letter of confidence and support for your proposed application to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) to procure fundigig for preparation of an Incubator Feasibility Study. Currently, the Immokalee Business Development Center (IBDC) plays an important role in the community by providing new and existing small businesses with the technical assistant and support needed to grow their business. Immokalee is a community filled with aspiring entrepreneurs. Having an incubator within the community is a valued asset that helps in the creation of skilled /high wage jobs for the residents of Immokalee. The expansion of the center will enable staff to help more business owners. Furthermore, the addition of a food production facility within the program will allow the IBDC to focus on the individuals who are interested in food production and those who are interested in learning how to turn their farm products into value added propositions that can be distributed beyond the borders of Immokalee. As an organization we fully support the venture to procure funding to prepare a feasibility study to consider whether the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) should expand its resources to include a larger building for its business development center and food production center. Owner 14B 7 SECTION 7 REQUEST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION 148 7'" USDA Position 3 FORM APPROVED Form RD 1940-20 REQUEST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION OMB No. 0575-0094 (Rev. 4-06) QUEST of Project WISCONSIN FORM AD•1940 -20 REVISED 0612007 IBDC FEASIBILTY STUDY Location IMMOKALEE, FLORIDA Item la. Has a Federal, State, of Local Environmental Impact Statement or Analysis been prepared for this project? ❑Yes 0 No Copy attached as E)GMIT I -A 1b. If "No," provide the information requested in Instructions as EXIBBIT 1. Item 2. The State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) has been provided a detailed project description and has been requested to submit comments to the appropriate Rural Development Office. ❑ Yes 0 No THE SUM SUBMnTAL WILL BE COMPLETED BY THE RURAL DMLDPMENT WI STATE OMCL SUBMrr MORMATION AS REQUESTED E4 ITEM 2 ON PAGE S. Item 3. Are any of the following land uses or environmental resources either to be affected by the proposal or located within or adjacent to the project site(s)? (Check appropriate box for every item of the following checklist). Yes No Unknown Yes No Unknown 1. Industrial ........ ............................... ❑ ❑ 19. Dunes ........................... ❑ 0 ❑ 2. Commercial ..... ............................... ❑ 0 ❑ 20. Estuary ........................... ❑ 121 ❑ 3. Resident ial ...... ............................... ❑ 0 ❑ 21. Wetlands ........................... Cl +❑ ❑ 4. Agricultural ..... ............................... ❑ 0 ❑ 22. Floodplain ........................ ❑❑ ❑ 5. Grazing .......... ............................... ❑ ❑' ❑ 23. Wilderness ........................ ❑ EJ U (designated or proposed under the Wilderness Act) 6. Mining, Quarrying ............................ ❑ ❑' ❑ 24. Wild or Scenic River .............. ❑ 0 ❑ (proposed or designated under the Wild 7. Forest s ........... ............................... ❑ ❑ and Scenic Rivers Act) 8. Recreational ...... ............................... ❑ 0 ❑ 25. Historical, Archaeological Site Cl ❑ ❑ (Listed on the National Register of 9. Transportation .. ............................... ❑ 0 ❑ Historic Places or which may be Eligible for listine 10. Parks ............. ............................... ❑ 0 U 26. Critical Habits..................... ❑ El ❑ (endangered/threatened species) 11. Hospital ......... ............................... ❑ 0 ❑ 27. Wildlife ........................... ❑ 0 ❑ 12. Schools .......... ............................... ❑ 0 ❑ 28. Air Quality........................ ❑ 0 ❑ 13. Open spaces .... ............................... ❑ 0 ❑ 29. Solid Waste Management...... 11 El ❑ 14. Aquifer Recharge Area ...................... ❑ 0 ❑ 30. Energy Supplies.................. ❑ 0 ❑ 15. Steep Slopes .... ............................... ❑ 0 ❑ 31. Natural Landmark............... ❑ 0 ❑ (Listed on National Registry ojNatural 16. Wildlife Refuge .............................. ❑ 0 ❑ Landmarks) 17. Shoreline ........ ............................... ❑ 0 ❑ 32. Coastal Barrier Resources System... ❑ a ❑ 18. Beaches ........ ............................... ❑ ❑+ ❑ Item 4. Are any facilities under your ownership, lease, or supervision to be utilized in the accomplishment of this project, either listed or under , consi*ration for listing on the Environmental Protection Agency's List of Violating Facili*Q ❑ Yes ❑ No , _ Signed CHAIRMAN ,r , • ,. - flide)' YO According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a persdiii. is not rdquired to fp, a c6l1ection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information c6liections is 6575 -W,# M bate required to complete this information collec�tjio__n__is �eestimat d�to��ye�ra 6 to !0 urs Per rq e, including the time for reviewitnginsrruxlois t+earching existiAg data sources, gathering and maintainunrthealAHAl )(96�ilfp - -- -Wlel- �ibXA6lijfWWnation. AtTimm BY 00,1 14B 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING FORM RD 1940 -20 Federal agencies are required by law to independently assess the expected environmental impacts associated with proposed Federal actions. It is extremely important that the information provided be in sufficient detail to permit Rural Department to perform its evaluation. Failure to provide sufficient data will delay agency review and a decision on the processing of your application. This information request is designed to obtain an understanding of the area's present environmental condition and the project's elements that will affect the environment. Should you believe that an item does not need to be addressed for your project, consult with the RD office from which you received this Form before responding. In all cases when it is believed that an item is not applicable, explain the reasons for this belief. It is important to understand the comprehensive nature of the information requested. Information must be provided for a) the site(s) where the project facilities will be constructed and the surrounding areas to be directly and indirectly affected by its operation and b) the areas affected by any primary beneficiaries of the project. The amount of detail should be commensurate with the complexity and size of the project, and the magnitude of the expected impact. Some examples: A small community center project may not require detailed information on air emissions, meteorological conditions and solid waste management. A water resource, industrial development, or housing development project will require detailed information. Item la - Compare the Environmental Impact Statement or Analysis that was previously prepared with the'infonmation requested in the instructions for Item lb below to be sure that every point in the information request is covered in the Environmental Impact Statement or Analysis. If any of the requested information is not covered, attach to the Environmental Impact Statement or Analysis a supplemental document that corrects any deficiencies or omissions. Item lb - Provide responses to the following items in the order listed and attach as EXHIBIT 1. In order to understand the full scope of the land uses and environmental factors that need to be considered in responding to these items, it may be helpful to complete Item 3 of the Form before completing these narrative responses. If your application is for a project that Rural Development has classified as a Class I action, complete only parts (1), (2), (13), (15), (16), and (17) of this Item. The Rural Development office from "which you received this Form can tell you if your application falls within the Class I category. (1) Primary Beneficiaries Identify any existing businesses or major developments that will benefit from the proposal, and those which will expand or locate in the area because of the project. These businesses or major developments hereafter will be referred to as primary beneficiaries. all , Page 2 (2) Area Description a. Describe the size, terrain, and present land uses as well as the adjacent land uses of the areas to be affected. These areas include the site(s) of construction or project activities, adjacent areas, and areas affected by the primary beneficiaries. IDENTIFY THE TOWNSHIP, RANGE, AND SECTION NUMBER OF THE PROJECT LOCATION. b. For each box checked "Yes" in item 3, describe the nature of the effect on the resources. If one or more of boxes 17 through 22 is checked "Yes" or "Unknown," contact Rural Development for instructions relating to the requirements imposed by the Floodplain Management and Wetland Protection Executive Orders. c. Attached as Exhibit II the following: 1) a U.S. Geological Survey "15 minute" ( "7' /z minute" if available) topographic map which clearly delineates the area and the location of the project elements; 2) the Federal Emergency Management Administration's floodplain map(s) for the project area; 3) site photos; 4) if completed, a standard soil survey for the project area; and 5) if available, an aerial photograph of the site. if a floodplain map is not available, contact Rural Development for additional instructions relating to the requirements imposed by the Floodplain Management Executive Order. (3) Air Qualily a. Provide available air quality data from the monitoring station(s) either within the project area or, if none exist nearest the project area. b. Indicate the types and quantities of air emissions to be produced by the project facilities and its primary beneficiaries. If odors will occur, indicate who will be affected. c. Indicate if topographical or meteorological conditions hinder the dispersal of air emissions. d. Indicate the measures to be taken to control air emissions. (4) Water Quality a. Provide available data on the water quality of surface or underground water in or near the project area. b. Indicate the source, quality, and available supply of raw water and the amount of water which the project is designed to utilize. c. Describe all of the effluents or discharges associated with the project facilities and its primary beneficiaries. Indicate the expected composition and quantities of these discharges prior to any treatment processes that they undergo and also prior to their release into the environment. Page 3 14B 7 d. Describe any treatment systems which will be used for these effluents and indicate their capabilities and their adequacy in terms of the degree and type of treatment provided. Indicate all discharges which will not be treated. Describe the receiving waters and their uses (e.g., recreational) for any sources of treated and untreated discharge. e. If the treatment systems are or will be inadequate or overloaded, describe the steps being taken for necessary improvements and their completion dates. f. Describe how surface runoff will be handled if not discussed in (d) above. (5) Solid Waste Management a. Indicate the types of quantities of solid wastes to be produced by the project facilities and its primary beneficiaries. b. Describe the methods for disposing of these solid wastes plus the useful life of such methods. c. Indicate if recycling or resource recovery programs are or will be used. (6) Transportation a. Briefly describe the available transportation facilities serving the project area. b. Describe any new transportation patterns which will arise because of the project c. Indicate if any land uses, such as residential, hospitals, schools or recreational, will be affected by these new patterns. d. Indicate of any existing capacities of these transportation facilities will be exceeded. If so, indicate the increased loads which the project will place upon these facilities, particularly in terms of car and truck traffic. (7) Noise a. Indicate the major sources of noise associated with the project facilities and its primary beneficiaries. b. Indicate the land uses to be affected by this noise. (8) Historic /Archeological Properties a. Identify any known historic /archeological resources within the project area that are either listed on the National Register of Historic Places or considered to be of local and state significance and perhaps eligible for listing in the National Register. b. Attach as EXHIBIT III any historical /archaeological survey that has been conducted for the project area. 14B 7 Page 4 (9) Wildlife and Endangered Species a. Identify any known wildlife resources located in the project area or its immediate vicinity. b. Indicate whether to your knowledge any endangered or threatened species or critical habitats have been identified in the project area or its immediate vicinity. (10) Energy a. Describe the energy supplies available to the project facilities and the primary beneficiaries. b. Indicate what portion of the remaining capacities of these supplies will be utilized. (11) Construction a. Describe the methods which will be employed to reduce adverse impacts from construction, such as noise, soil erosion and siltation. (12) Toxic Substances a. Describe any toxic, hazardous, or radioactive substances which will be utilized or produced by the project facilities and its primary beneficiaries. b. Describe the manner in which these substances will be stored, used, and disposed. (13) Public Relation a. Describe any objections which have been made to the project. b. If a public hearing has been held, attach a copy of the transcript as EXHIBIT IV. If not, certify that a hearing was not held. c. Indicate any other evidence of the community's awareness of the project such as through newspaper articles or public notification. (14) Alternatives to the Proposed Project Provide a description of any of the following types of alternatives which were considered: a. Alternative locations. b. Alternative designs. c. Alternative projects having similar benefits. 14B 7 Page 5 (15) Mitigation Measures Describe any measures which will be taken to avoid or mitigate any adverse environmental impacts associated with the project. (16) Permits a. Identify any permits of an environmental nature which are needed for the project. b. Indicate the status of obtaining each such permit and attach as EXHIBIT V any that have been received. (17) Other Federal Actions Identify other federal programs or actions which are either related to this project or located in the same geographical area and for which you are filing an application, have recently received approval, or have in the planning stages. Item 2 — All applicants are required to provide the WI RURAL DEVELOPMENT STATE OFFICE with (a) a narrative description of the project's elements and its location, (b) a map of the area surrounding the project which identifies the project site, adjacent streets and other identifiable objects, (c) A SITE PLAN OF THE PROJECT and (d) photographs of the affected properties if building demolition or renovation is involved. ALSO SUBMIT THE TOTAL AMOUNT (IN SQUARE FEET) OF NEW GROUND DISTURBANCE THAT WILL OCCUR AT THE BUILDING SITE FO RTHE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT. This material will be submitted to the SHPO by RURAL DEVELOPMENT. THE APPLICANT SHOULD NOT CONTACT OR SUBMIT PROJECT MATERIALS TO THE WISCONSIN SHPO FOR THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION. Item 3 — Self- explanatory. Item 4 — Self- explanatory. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION USING MAPS AND AERIAL PHOTOS CAN BE FOUND ON -LINE AT: www.topozone.com Identify the name of the USGS map (if known). FLOODPLAIN MAPS CAN BE FOUND ON -LINE AT: www.fema.¢ov SOILS MAPS (IF NEEDED) CAN BE FOUND ON -LINE AT: http• / /websoilsurvgy sc eeov usda rov /app/ LOCATE THE PROJECT SITE ON ALL MAPS SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION. ON THE USGS MAP, IDENTIFY ADJACENT STREETS AND OTHER SURROUNDING LANDMARKS NEAR THE PROJECT. INCLUDE PHOTOS OF THE PROJECT SITE. PHOTOS SHOULD SHOW THE PROJECT SITE LOOKING N- S -E -W. 14B 74 SECTION 8 LETTERS OF SUPPORT FROM COMMUNITY IMMOKALEE HELPING OUR PEOPLE in EMERGENCIES, Inc. September 21, 2012 To whom it may concern: Executive Board Richard Rice, chair , Inc. HOPE I support Vacant v chair . offers this letter of confidence and su rt for Rev. Dennis Nowell, Sure- your proposed application to the United States Department tary/Trtffiurer of Agriculture (USDA) for the Rural Business Enterprise Board Members Grant (RBEG) to procure funding for preparation of an In- Julie Hamilton -Youth Haven Olg Henndez- lMMCAA cubator Feasibility Stud y . Richard Rice UMCOR Street -FUMC/ As a local, small, not for profit business in Immokalee for Rev. Dennis Norvell, First the past six years, I HOPE, Inc, previously looked into the Baptist Church possibility of developing a food production center. A num- Executive Director ber of local farmers had verbally committed to even donate Richard L. Heers crops, especially tomatoes that had begun to ripen on the Warehouse start vines prior to picking; we have access to volunteer labor, Dave Schubert both locally and nationally, that could even provide some otiice Statr free labor to us in the picking process. However, because Misty Stith-receptionist our main focus is on home rehabbing, and our staffing is so small, we decided against proceeding any further with the concept. As a small business that is looking to grow we fully support the venture to procure funding to prepare a feasibility study to consider whether the Immokalee Community Redevelop- ment Agency (CRA) should expand its resources to include a larger building for its business development center and the addition of a food production center. Sincerely, Richard L. Heers, Executive Director -I HOPE, Inc. Mailing Address: P. O. Box 777, Immokalee, FL 34143 Offer located at 2050 Commem Ave. -Unit #7 -at the Tradeport (across 846 f vx the airport) telephone: 239-657-3889-FAX-239457-3895 FEID # 20-5740062 Web jite-En4kAdffia UF UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA Co er County A Public Services Department WAS Extension Agriculture Collier County Solw;ons /ui )'Vv, LV,, Monday, September 17, 2012 Ms. Marie Capita Center Manager Immokalee Business Development Center 1320 N 15th Street, Unit 2 Immokalee, FL 34142 Ms. Capita, 14700 Immokalee Road Naples, FL 34120 239 - 353 -4244 As the Agriculture and Small Farms Extension Agent with the Collier County University of Florida Institute for Food and Agriculture Science (IFAS) Extension, it gives me great pleasure to write this letter in support of and commitment to your proposed application to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) to procure funding for preparation of an Incubator Feasibility Study. This proposal being submitted by you will serve to strengthen the bond (both human and economic) between the rural Collier and Immokalee Communities. I am pleased to lend appropriate University of Florida IFAS Extension educational resources to the partnership and to assist in related educational outreach outlined in the proposal. My hope is to assist in the educational and implementation of the proposed facility and later the agricultural program topic areas. In addition, Ms. Suzanne Fundingsland, Family Nutrition Program agent is slated to be working with both the citizens of Immokalee on nutrition issues and the culinary Students at Immokalee TECH for this project. Our resources will be available for any educational capacity building as a result of the visioning. As faculty members within the University of Florida System, it gives us a great deal of pleasure to provide our input into this project. Sincerely, Robert D. Halman County Extension Director/ Agriculture Agent rdhalmanalufl.edu OFFICERS Michael W. Sullivan C'hainnan of the Board William J. Barrett Vice Chairman Carotin S. Green Secretary Robert M. Arnall Treasurer Dale Schneider Assistant Secretary Thomas L. Feurig President DIRECTORS Daniel Adana Bernard A. Da\ is Sherri G. Denning Sharlene Dozier Chcr) I I?bv- (;utjahr Barbara I lartman Ilugh Kinsey Michael R. McKinle) George Y. Mann, Jr. \k illiam L. McDaniel..lr. Judge R. Wallace Pack Rap V. Pottorf Judu George C. Richards Chico Rivera Belinda Rodriguez Jon A. Simmons Joseph I). Spielman MEMBER Good\\ ill Industries International. Inc. Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation I acilities Florida Rehabilitation Association the Ma\or's Alliance Florida Good\vill Association I Inited Way of Lee Count) of Leeed y eCom Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. August 24, 2012 To the staff of the Immokalee Business Development Center: 148 714 Building lives, families, and communities - One job at a time This letter conveys that we fully support your proposed application to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) to procure funding for preparation of an Incubator Feasibility Study. Currently, the Immokalee Business Development Center (IBDC) plays an important role in the community by providing new and existing small businesses with the technical assistant and support needed to grow their business. Immokalee is a community filled with aspiring entrepreneurs. Having an incubator within the community is a valued asset that helps in the creation of skilled/high wage jobs for the residents of Immokalee. The expansion of the center will enable staff to help more business owners. Furthermore, the addition of a food production facility within the program will allow the IBDC to focus on the individuals who are interested in food production and those who are interested in learning how to turn their farm products into value added propositions that can be distributed beyond the borders of Immokalee. In closing, as an organization we fully support the venture to procure funding to prepare a feasibility study to consider whether the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) should expand its resources to include a larger building for its business development center and food production center. Sincerely yours, Fred Richards MBA, MS Vice President of Career Development Services 4940 Bayline Drive * N Fort Myers, FL 33917 * Phone: 239 -995 -2106 * Fax: 239 -995 -5868 * TTY: 239 -995 -9207 www.gt)odwillswfl.org UTHWEST FLORIDA RKFORCE IEIOPMENT BOARD, INC. KEN O'LEARY, President RE: Letter of Support Immokalee Business Development Center Immokalee, FL 9530 Marketplace Road, Suite 104 Fort Myers, Florida 33912 Phone: 239-225-2500 Fax: 239 - 225 -2559 Toll Free: 1- 866 - 992 -8463 TTY: 711 JOE PATERNO, Executive Director The Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board offers this letter of confidence and support for your proposed application to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) to procure funding for preparation of an Incubator Feasibility Study. Currently, the Immokalee Business Development Center (IBDC) plays an important role in the community by providing new and existing small businesses with the technical assistant and support needed to grow their business. Immokalee is a community filled with aspiring entrepreneurs. Having an incubator within the community is a valued asset that helps in the creation of skilled/high wage jobs for the residents of Immokalee. The expansion of the center will enable staff to help more business owners. Furthermore, the addition of a food production facility within the program will allow the IBDC to focus on the individuals who are interested in food production and those who are interested in learning how to turn their farm products into value added propositions that can be distributed beyond the borders of Immokalee. As an organization we fully support the venture to procure funding to prepare a feasibility study to consider whether the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) should expand its resources to include a larger building for its business development center and food production center. Sincerely, �� i. zaee James I. Wall Business Development Director 1 148 74 SHE .. ER •t" 41.". 7 V'04141 *4 L Lwitef4 To Prevent. To Protect. To Prevail. rd of Di"KIM ne Shapiro, i► r� Brand August 24, 2012 Iy Carpenter >I Hinds dMA"Vtz . Ms. Rosemary Dillon Ndi a"'°`011100 Immokalee Business Development Center a 1320 N 15d, Street, Unit 2 ASaah Immokalee, Florida 34142 e zonesrwlh ,rfTorw Dear Ms. Dillon: f Tom Weschler -d of T"°"°' The Shelter For Abused Women & Children fully supports your grant application to the United �, "�°"' States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) to dAbruzeese procure funding for an Incubator Feasibility Study. Aymor col Benson cdViers The Immokalee Business Development Center (IBDC) plays an important role in the community gpDd6%ze by providing new and existing small businesses with the technical assistance and support 4Dixx& needed to be successful. An expansion of the center would enable staff to help more business .Fd% & owners, especially those who are interested in food production and distributing their farm rFeinsmin products outside of Immokalee. Fingarsh xFrW Again, we fully support your grant application to procure funding for the feasibility study. If l A�raon can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me at (239) 775 -3862. v� • Ade^ Sincerely, r land YAAeoro AFe polwlo *n mum Sd'""'irvef Linda Oberhous >ISkAW Executive Director r Sdow 0 Wakdp s T. Websier -y Whine P.O. Box 10102, Naples, florrdo 34101 1 239.775.3662 1 Fax 239.775.3061 124•Hour Crisis lrne 239.775 -1101 In:rrokolee OFfice 239-657.5700 I TTY 239 - 775.4265 I www.naplesshefter org 1 info@naplesshelier org Oplions Thrift Shq*w. 968 Second Avenue Notti, Naples 34101 •239 -43d -7115 The Sheller For Abused Women & ChAdren is grole(ul For Feeding Goon Un.red Way of Coll :u County, Deperunern of Cenldren d Fondns IDoeymc V-olence Trust Fund) and pnvale Ct)nMrbubn 14 7 ��' All I %•rZ' WXe 24 offers this letter of confidence and support for your proposed application to the nited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) to procure funding for preparation of an Incubator Feasibility Study. Currently, the Immokalee Business Development Center (IBDC) plays an important role in the community by providing new and existing small businesses with the technical assistant and support needed to grow their business. Immokalee is a community filled with aspiring entrepreneurs. Having an incubator within the community is a valued asset that helps in the creation of skilled /high wage jobs for the residents of Immokalee. The expansion of the center will enable staff to help more business owners. Furthermore, the addition of a food production facility within the program will allow the IBDC to focus on the individuals who are interested in food production and those who are interested in learning how to turn their farm products into value added propositions that can be distributed beyond the borders of Immokalee. As an organization we fully support the venture to procure funding to prepare a feasibility study to consider whether the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) should expand its resources to include a larger building for its business development center and food production center. Sincerely, Immokalee Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center & Office 4 Daniel Rosario Executive Director PH: 239 -651 -3231 Fax: 239 -651 -5450 ecocftmcastnet CM 1300 North 1Sth Street Suite2 Immokalee, FL. 34142 www.immokaleechamber.com 14B 7 SECTION 9 RESUMES 14B 7" 1310 N 156 Sbvd Tel.: (239) 8674121 lmmolcalee, Florida 34142 Fax: (954) 414 -4368 Email: \I ;il d .qnl; a lliri v r nil Marie C. Capita. Experience 1998 -2000 Miami Dade Community College Miami, Florida ESOL Professor .Taught English as a Second language to foreigners, specifically Cubans and Haitians. Implemented a curriculum that enhanced their speaking skills and ability to learn the English language. Students were taught the English language whereby they could become self sufficient when seeking employment, working in an environment where English was primary language, and can communicate with others. After learning English, they were able to advance in their education. 2000 -2002 Law Offices of Keith A. Martin Lauderhill, Florida Ofcolmsel Prepare motions and conduct hearings for real estate, probate, trust, guardianship and family matters. Litigate real estate matters include, not all inclusive, defending homeowners in unfair and deceptive trade practices, defending homeowners m foreclosures and representing homeowners in loss mitigation of their mortgages, prosecuting or defending quite title actions, will or trust contests, evictions, etc. Conduct probate and real estate bench trials. Also, conduct real estate closings that include, abstracting title, clearing clouds on title, preparing settlement statements, reviewing and explaining closing documents, preparing owner and lender title polices, and reconciling trust accounts. Represent general contractors in claim of lien, breach of contract and foreclosure matters. Represent sellers, buyers and corporations at closing transactions. 2002 -2009 Law Oi6ces of Marie C. Capita, Davie, Florida Attorney . Responsible for all files that included real estate, family, business, and probate matters. Litigated probate, real estate and family matters. Mediated matters of real estate, and family. Drafted and executed pleadings and memorandums of law. Drafted and argued motions. 14B 7 " Supervised acquisition and merger transactions for small businesses. Formed corporations for new businesses. Day to day responsibility included supervising and managing junior attorneys, legal assistants and interns. Also, managed human resources, which included payroll, insurance, company policy and hiring and/or firing of employees. . Title Agent - Conducted closings and represented clients in real estate transactions. June 2010 to July 2010 Synergy Legal Professionals, Miramar, Florida Document Reviewer .Reviewing, analyzing, and tagging business records of banks, financial institutions, pharmaceutical and computer software companies for purpose of discovery and trial preparation. 2011 to present Collier County BCC/ Immokalee Business Development Center, Immokalee, Florida Center Manager .Oversee the program for the Immokalee Business Development Center. Responsible for daily operations of the center's program. Provide start- up businesses with counseling and support, review budgets, business planning an execution, and track results over time. Maintains internal financial records, budget projections, and recruit mentors and partners for the program. Teach business related workshops and training to participants. Education 1989 -1993 Florida International University Miami, Florida Graduated with a B.A. in Finance 19941997 University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida Graduated with a Degree of Juris Doctor Inbat b Member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, Member of the Lee County Barr Association, Member of the Broward County Bar Association, help CRA in Immokalee with projects pertaining to the Haitian Community, Officer in the Immokalee Celebration of Culture, Inc., Member of the PTA. English, French, and Creole 14B 7, Penny Philnppi 310 Alachua Street Immokalee, FL 34142 239.252.2310 ** E -mail: Pe uP— hillippi(Wollieraov.net PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE December 2007 – Present Executive Director, Collier County Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Immokalee The Director of the Hmmokalee CRA is responsible for development, redevelopment and economic development in a nual agricultural -based community. The Director has oversight of the CRA, the State Enterprise Zone Development Agency (EZDA), the Rural Area of Critical Economic Concem. (RACEC) and the Federal Enterprrise Community and the Advisory Boards to tbose entities. The Director provides overall direction for the CRA office including, but not limited to, program development, administration, budgeting, and personnel. November 2000 November 2007 Housing Director, Highlands County Board of County Commissioners The Housing Director must plan, schedule, assign, review, and coordinate community development. Coordinate programs with other County departments, public and private organizations to develop innovative programs toward revitalization. Develop improvement plans for targeted neighborhoods. Catalyze community change, i.e., developed a Neighborhood Preservation and E anc a _nt Improvement District, Highlands County Homeless Coalition, a six- coamtyrural Continuum of Carle , a six county HOME Investment Partnership Consortia (HOME) Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) and the three - county Heartland Community Land Trust, Inc.). Write, establish and implement programs with the responsibility of ensuring adequate and affordable housing for present and future County residents and for households with specials needs in accordance with the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan, Hand Development Regulalions, the Local Housing Assistance Plan (CHAP) and the six-county Consolidated Plan. Responsible for receipt, allocation, expenditure, evaluation, leveraging and the management of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program, Small Cities Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) (Housing, Eoonomic Development and Community Rcwitalizadon� HOME, USDA Rural Development and other programs associated with Highlands County's maw and mhancement of designated communities. Ranked Nu rnber 1 in Innovation Category for the $5 million Community Workforce Housing Innovation Pilot Program (CWHIP). A disaster ready position required to manage a storm shelter, access damages, and plan for, garner funds and implement post disaster housing replacement and repair. July 1995 - Jane 2000 Senior Associate and Director of Sadd Investment. The Cray Group, L.L.C. Consultant and grant writer, responsible for directing The Cray Group's Southeastern operations for affordable housing programs such as HOME, SHIP, State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) Program, and CDBG; and social service programs such as Community Services Block Chant (CSBO). Coordinated affordable housing development and community building for governmental, non-profit and for profit sponsors. As principal lead for HOPE VI Community Development and 148 PENN�IHILLLIPPI Page Two Supportive Services and Family Self-Sufficiency programs in Florida and the Southeast, created, developed and implemented a flagship Family Self - Sufficiency Program that received the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) 2000 Award and received the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Best Practices 2000 Award Contracts included: 1. State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG), designed the State program, trained. Community Action Agencies (statewide) and wrote both the Model and the State Community Action Plan. 2. Assisted with the Cities of Norfolk acrd Portsmouth combined successful 1998 Empowerment Zone Application. July 1990 - July 1995 Planner. Research and Technical Assistance/Affordable Housing Catalyst Unit, Division of Housing and Community Development, Bureau of Community Development, Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Managed and monitored training and technical assistance contracts on SHIP, HOPE, and HOME braining and technical assistance programs. Researched and assisted in drafting the Affordable Housing in Florida report to the Florida Legislature, 1991 -1994. Provided research for the State Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy ( CHAS). Conducted, prepared and updated the annual Inventory ofPublwly Owned bands andBuildings for affordable housing. Anab -zed Strategic Policy Plans for the Regional Planning Councils to ensure compliance with Florida Administrative Code andMorida Statutes Reviewed Small Cities.CDBG applications from local governments for compliance with local and state Comprehensive Plans. Audited Housing Element portions of local government Comprehensive Plans and maintained an informational database. Implementation of workshops, public speaking engagements, and training and technical assistance throughout Florida for the myriad of state housing programs. Community Assistance Consultant, DCA- Negotiated, managed, and monitored Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and FloridaFix contractual agreements between the state and local governments and non-profits such as Community Action Agencies, Urban Leagues and Economic Development Commissions. Provided training and technical assistance to meet OMB requirements for successful audits, application of energy conservation and indoor air quality techniques, startup training, leveraging of fonds, and pertauship development. July 1989 - July 1990 Weatherization Specialist and FlondaFix Coordinator Central Florida Commumty Ac tionAgmey (a Florida non- profit). - Developed, marketed and implemented the pilot Tdrofrt FloridaFix Program. Marketed the program to churches, civic rnganizations, and local governments via presentations and the media. Prepared successful grant requests. Inspected homes, estimated repairs, purchased materials, supervised contractors and volunteer construction crews. Provided community outreach for the WAP and FloridaFix to three of Florida`s rural counties. 14R 7 PENNY PHII.LIPPI Page Three EDUCATION University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, 1978 BA in Humanistic Studies, Dual Major, Education and Anthropology Florida State University, Graduate Studies in Cultural Anthropology AFFILIATIONS Heartland Community Land Trust, Executive Board, 2007 - Present South Florida Regional Plamaing Council CEDS Committee, 2007 Sebring Ridge Museum, Executive Board 2006 - Present Highlands County Coalition for the Homeless, Inc., Executive Board, President 2002 -2006 Florida's Heartland Rural Consortia for the Homeless, Inc., Executive Board, President 2003 -2006 Neighborhood Lending Partners of West Florida, Advisory Board, Member Christian Contractors Association, Inc., Advisory Board, Member ReBuilding Together, Ina., Advisory Board, Member West Florida Regional SHIP Steering Committee, Member 2000 - 2007 Florida Community Development Association, Inc., Member American Friends Service Committee (Southeastern Region. Executive Committee -1994) Florida Housing Coalition, Board Member —1990 Enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma PUBLISHED.MATERIALS Native Voices published in Common Groun4 The .DeltaEndangered, Spring 1996, vol. l (1� Penny Jessel ho: / /www.nRs.aov /history /archeology /cgjvoll numl /voices htm Disaster: Hurricane Andrew and the Miccosukee published in Anthropologists and Indians w the New South, Rachel Bonney and Anthony Paredes, editors (University of Alabama Press, 2001), "A Disaster", Penny Jessel. This book received the prestigious honor of "Academic Title of the Year for 2002" httjr// www. uapress. ua .edu/Catalo&TroductSearch.asnx? search= Anthro noloQists+ and +Indians +i n +the+New +South 146 71 SECTION 10 QUOTES FROM VENDORS 0 148 70 GtFLO RDA G r LJMVEIiSTI'Y utgert College of Business October 5, 2012 Ms. Marie Capita Immokalee Business Development Center 1320 N Wh Street, Unit 2 Immokalee, FL 24142 Concept Proposal for Feasibility Study of New Business Center Dear Ms. Capita, In response to your request, please find concept proposal to conduct a feasibility study for the Immokalee CRA new proposed Business Center. The feasibility study would be conducted on the below proposed center and would include the following approach. Proposed Business Center: The proposed Business Center is a 10,000 square foot building which will include a community kitchen, classrooms, offices, and retail space. The building would be located across from the Seminole Casino in Immokalee. The building would support the current CRA/Business Development efforts to provide business assistance to the local businesses and the community. Proposed Feasibility Study The study would involve the following steps and task: Project Prenlannino: As part of the first task, the project team will meet with CRA staff and acquire plans and drawings, and sign the project contract. Task 1: Summarize the local economy and demographics: The first step or task of the study would utilize the latest Census data to provide a summary of the existing population, income, education levels, and employment for the CRA service area. This information will be important to provide an understanding of the service area and to document the need for services. Task 2: Review New Business Center nrolect. construction and oaeratina plans: The second task of the study would involve gathering information about the construction of the new proposed building. This task would include interviewing key CRA staff and building consultants, as well as conducting a comprehensive review of building plans, capital costs, matching funds, and operating plans and costs. Task 3: Literature /internet search: The third task of the study will be to conduct a comprehensive review of existing literature, noting previous studies and reports on similar facilities and structures using community kitchens. This task will be used to not only provide informative information on other similar facilities but also to identify best practices and to establish other business center benchmarks. 239 -590 -7300 SUNCOM:731 -7300 FAX 239- 590 -7330 htlpJ/wwwJgcu.edu /cob 10501 FGCU Blvd. South a Fort Myers, Florida 33965 -6565 M Alfimrebve Action Equal Opportnty Em ployw e A member of to State UNvei* Sysbm of FWft 148 7 0 FLORIDA GULFCo�sr utgertCollege of Business UIVfi/ERSiTY Task 4: Identify and Interview managers of similar centers: As part of developing similar business center benchmarks and identifying best practices, this task will involve two face-to- face or conference call interviews with managers at two similar centers. These information gleamed from these interviews will also help the CRA to better understand their business models, services offered, and challenges they face. Task 5: Hold a focus aroup of local business managers: This step will involve a focus group session. The research team will work with Immokalee CRA in selecting key individuals from diverse industries and positions to participate in the focus group session. The focus group will be a facilitated session and qualitative techniques will be used to solicit feedback and information from the focus group participants. It is anticipated that the local business managers and owners will provide invaluable information on the new business center and the services to be offered. Task 6: Interview five (5) key Stakeholders: The final task will involve interviews with five (5) key stakeholders. As part of this task, a speck interview instrument will be developed that includes the topics and questions to ask each stakeholder. The instrument will include both closed and open ended questions. It is anticipated that the CRA staff will help to identify the key stakeholders that will be interviewed. Task 7: Analysis of Findinas and Write Final Report — The team at RERI will develop a report that provides the findings and recommendations for the new business center. As part of this a draft of the final report will be developed and submitted to CRA for their review and feedback. Approximately 2 weeks after this a final report will be submitted to the CRA. Proposed timeline The project would be expected to begin in late October or early November once funding is obtained for the study. The following provides approximate times to complete study tasks: 1. Project start- meet with staff, acquire plans and drawings, sign contract — two to three weeks 2. Summarize the local economy and demographics — Two to three weeks 3. Review New Business Center project, construction and operating plans - Three to four weeks 4. Literaturelintemet search — two to three weeks 5. Identify and Interview managers of similar centers- four weeks 6. Hold a focus group of local business managers — six weeks 7. Interview five (5) key Stakeholders — six to eight weeks 8. Analyze information, develop recommendations and write the report — five to six weeks 9. Provide for Client review of the draft document and finalize report — two weeks It will take approximately four to six months to complete the project and the overall cost for the project would be a fixed fee amount of $35,000. 239 - 590 -7300 SUNCOM:731 -7300 FAX. 239-590-7330 httpJMww.fgcu.edu/cob 10501 FGCU Blvd. South a Fort Myers, Florida 33965 -6565 M Attirtredve Action Equal OppMurtity Errployer • A member of the State UNver" Sydem of HOW@ 149 7 0 FLO((Rif�DA GUIFVIJAST utged College of Business UNt mrff i r � Gary Jackson, Ph.D. Director, Regional Economic Research Institute (RERI) Lutgert College of Business Florida Gulf Coast University Phone: 239 590 -7319 Email: gjackson@fgcu.edu 239 -590 -7300 SUNCOM:731 -7300 FAX: 239 -590 -7330 httpJh~.fgcu.edu/cob 10501 FGCU Blvd. South a Fort Myers, Florida 33965-6565 An Allirtnetive Action Equal Opportunity Employer • A member of the SWID Univenih System of Florida Board of Collier County Commissioners Donna Fiala Georgia A. Hiller. Esq. Tom Harming District t Dishict 2 District 3 October 2, 2012 Richard Machek, State Director P.O. Box 147 4440 NW 25" Place Gainesville, FL $2614 -7010 Dear Mr. Machek: 14B 74 Fred W. Coyle Jim Cobb District 4 District 5 I am writing in regards to the Immokalee Business Development Center RBEG grant application. The purpose of this letter is to request that your review board take the following factors into consideration when awarding discretionary points to the Immokalee Business Development Center / Feasibility Project. In rating a specific project, your review board compares the unemployment rate of the State to that of the County where the project is located. in our case, although the project is located in Immokalee, the unemployment rate of Florida is compared to that of Collier County, not Immokalee. Collier County is composed of the cities of Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Cities, and the unincorporated areas of Golden Gate, Immokalee, and Ave Maria. Although Collier County is known to have one of the strongest economies and the median household income ($58,106.00) is greater than that of the State of Florida ($47,661.00), the community of Immokalee does not share these qualities. According to 2010 estimates, the median household income in Immokalee is 39.9% less than the Florida average and 45.2% less than the National average. Immokalee has long been recognized as a distinct community within Collier County. its economic base, geography, and demographic make -up are different than the rest of Collier County. Immokalee is a place where the main source of employment opportunities is limited to unskilled agricultural labor which is seasonal in nature. Furthermore, Immokalee is designated by the Florida Governor's Office of Trade, Tourism and Economic Development (OTTED) as a Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern (RACEC). Despite the fact that Immokalee is located in Collier County, I believe that any comparison that is made must take Immokalee's unique characteristics into consideration. To do otherwise will negatively impact the project for scoring purposes. I appreciate your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, 4W'0' a/Z::o . Com issioner Donna Fiala 3299 Tmftd Trali East, Suite 303 • Naples, Florida 34112 - 5746.239. 252.8097 • FAX M252-ME 14B 71 Quote To Prepare an Incubator Feasibility Analysis For the Immokalee Business Development Center July 31, 2012 Submitted to Marie Capita, Center Manager Immokalee Business Development Center 1320 N 15th Street, Unit 2 Immokalee, FL 34142 239 - 867 -4121, Ext 207 MarieCapitaO- colliergov. net www.Immokalee.biz Submitted by Jim Greenwood, President Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc. 1150 Junonia Sanibel, Florida 33957 239 - 395 -9446 ail -iim - g- igreenwood.com www.g-igreenwood.com 14B 74 1. Understanding of Project The Immokalee Business Development Center (IBDC) is a successful, existing small business incubator associated with the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Its leadership has determined that the IBDC should consider expanding its resources to include a building for its business development and food production center. To determine the viability of this expansion, and in turn support a grant application to cover its cost, the IBDC is seeking a feasibility study by an independent third party. The purpose of this document is to describe how our firm, Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc. (GCGI), would approach this feasibility assessment for the IBDC. It also provides an estimate of the cost of this assessment, and an approximate time frame for GCGI to conduct it. 2. Scope of Work Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc. (GCGI) is very experienced with incubator studies, particularly feasibility analyses and work /business /implementation plans. With an extensive project list of more than 75 incubator consultations across the United States and in Canada, GCGI has performed approximately 53 feasibility analyses and prepared approximately 24 work/businessAmplementation plans. This breadth of experience is unparalleled by any other incubator consultant in the country, particularly given that the principals of GCGI also have over 20 years of collective experience managing and operating business incubators. Put another way, we know and appreciate what it takes to run a business incubator day -to -day, and we apply that experience in our assessment of the feasibility of a proposed incubator. In the IBDC project, GCGI will use its proprietary incubator feasibility assessment model, which we developed while we were under contract with The Ohio State University. This model assesses incubator feasibility against six criteria: • Is there a clear and defined market of entrepreneurs and others of sufficient size and readiness to achieve a high level of occupancy in the incubator? • Is there at least one candidate organization capable and willing to champion the incubator project? • Are there suitable locations (either existing buildings or buildable lots) for the incubator, and is there reasonable consensus among potential tenants on a preferred location? • Are there unmet areas of business assistance needed in the community, and can the incubator play an important role in providing that assistance? • How much money will be required to create and initially operate the incubator, and can sufficient sources of development funding be identified that equal or exceed the required amount? • Does the incubator have a reasonable chance of achieving financial self sustainability (or "break even ") after its first few years of operations? 14B 7! GCGI envisions that these criteria need to be modified for the IBDC assessment, since this is an operating business development center with a proven track record. We believe the primary modifications involve evaluating how the leadership of IBDC may modify its operations and management to include a new incubator facility, and in turn be even more effective and successful in the future. Further, the second criterion is largely irrelevant, given the IBDC is an operational program being championed by its development center director and the Immokalee CRA. GCGI's proprietary incubator feasibility model allows for both qualitative and quantitative assessment of the incubator's potential, while most consultants only provide qualitative analyses. With the quantitative assessment, it is easier to see the areas of strength and weakness in the incubator's feasibility potential, which helps the champion focus on exploiting the incubator's strengths and mitigating its weaknesses. And, in the case of an incubator that is not feasible, the GCGI incubator model clearly shows the serious weaknesses that led to the infeasibility conclusion, and what would have to be overcome to change the proposed incubator from "infeasible" to "feasible." GCGI proposes to conduct the feasibility study for a new building for the IBDC by completing the following 10 tasks: Task 1. Review relevant literature and databases to understand the area's overall economy. GCGI would rely on the IBDC to provide copies of any relevant documents that will help us come up to speed quickly on the economy of the IBDC service area, and its challenges and opportunities. GCGI would provide written and electronic databases at its disposal; for example, GCGI will use these data to determine the number of microbusinesses in the area, by industry group, and trends in those numbers over time. Task 2. Hold kick off meeting with IBDC team members to clarify the analysis we will be performing, receive suggestions as to persons we should interview, and respond to any questions or concerns or suggestions about our study. GCGI would review this work plan, and ask for suggestions for changes and recommendations for persons who we should interview. Any questions about content, timelines, or methodologies also would be addressed at this time. Task 3. Assess the community's economic development goals in light of our experience with incubators and knowledge of their capabilities as an economic development tool. GCGI is a leader in discovering innovative ways to utilize incubators to achieve a wide variety of economic development goals, so it is possible that we can recommend even more ways that the IBDC incubator could benefit its service area. However, we do not believe that incubators are panaceas that can solve all economic and social problems in a community. We will use this balanced perspective and experience to evaluate potential expansions in the role played by the IBDC in economic, community and business development. 2 14B 71 Task 4. Conduct interviews with IBDC team members; local business and civic leaders, government officials, foundation representatives; entrepreneurs, potential incubator partners and funding sources, food producers, business assistance service providers (non-profit and for profit); commerciallindustrial realtors, and others who are relevant to the incubator feasibility questions. This is a time intensive effort to meet one -on -one with a variety of potential sources of information about the economy, entrepreneurial activity, employment trends and challenges, economic and community issues, preferred locations for an incubator, and potential sources of funding. Tasks 1 and 2 will help identify the appropriate persons and entities to interview. These interviews will be conducted by GCGI during multiple site visits to the Immokalee area. Task 5. Disseminate a market survey via seminar, website, direct mailing, and other means to ensure widespread distribution to existing and potential entrepreneurs in the IBDC area, then compile and interpret the responses. GCGI believes that evidence of an adequate market for the expanded IBDC is a crucial part of the feasibility analysis, and that the best evidence of that market comes from expressions of interest by potential tenants and clients. In addition to helping quantify the market for the incubator, another outcome of this exercise is a database of specific individuals and their companies who might be targeted as possible tenants of the incubator, or who can be contacted in the future regarding their opinions and preferences for a new, expanded IBDC. The survey also will ask about the kinds of services and facilities in the incubator that are desired by prospective tenants, and preferred geographic locations) for the proposed incubator facility. GCGI has successfully used several means for disseminating a survey to help identify candidates for business incubators, and we propose to use some of those techniques here. One is a free evening seminar on a topic of interest to IBDC area small and start up businesses that is promoted widely in the community, with assistance from local entities. The seminar would include a brief discussion about the proposed expansion of the IBDC. Attendees of the seminar will be asked to complete surveys that identify themselves, their companies, and their potential interest in the incubator. The survey also asks the attendees to identify any others who did not attend the seminar but who should be contacted about the proposed incubator. Surveys also could be completed Non line" for those who prefer to complete and return them electronically (GCGI has found survey response levels are much higher in some of our projects when respondents can use the convenience of completing the survey electronically) at a website. GCGI would propose to also disseminate the survey to existing IBDC clients to ensure that their opinions and preferences are considered in their assessment. Ample attention should be paid to existing clients, especially if the IBDC hopes to retain them if it adds a new facility. 3 14B 719 I"-- GCGI will discuss and decide with the IBDC team what other options for dissemination of the survey (such as direct mailings and inserts in local newspapers and Chamber of Commerce newsletters) are utilized in this project. After allowing suitable time for responses, GCGI will tally and interpret the results, and include them in the analysis in Task 7 and in the final report in Task 10. Task 6. Tour existing buildings and vacant parcels to assess availability and cost of alternative locations for the expanded IBDC. GCGI believes that both new construction and renovation of an existing building should be explored as alternatives for a new location for the incubator. GCGI would work with the IBDC team (and possibly a commercial real estate professional familiar with the area) to identify a list of possible sites (both vacant as well as those that could be cleared of dilapidated structures) and existing buildings, and to refine that list to the most promising locations based on factors such as availability, cost, size, zoning, and compatibility with surrounding uses, and opportunity to have positive impact on the neighborhood. The list of available properties shown on the IBDC website and offered by the Immokalee CRA likely will be a good place to identify candidate properties. GCGI also will interview appropriate local realtors and contractors to collect information about rental rates and construction (including renovation) costs for commercial and industrial space. Task 7. Analyze the data from Tasks land Z and 4 through 6, against Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.'s proprietary incubator feasibility model. The data collected in these tasks will provide the necessary inputs for GCGI to evaluate the IBDC against the six criteria in our feasibility model. Both qualitative and quantitative evaluations will be made as part of this analysis. GCGI will rely in part on our extensive experience in other communities with existing or contemplated incubator programs, and on our experience operating incubators, in assessing the feasibility of the proposed expansion of the IBDC to include a new facility. Task 8. Conclude whether anew and expanded IBDC is feasible, infeasible, or conditionally feasible, with any shortcomings highlighted and mitigating measures recommended. By weighting each of the six criteria in its feasibility analysis, GCGI is able to sum together the feasibility scores on all criteria to get an overall value that we can interpret based on similar analyses in other communities that have considered starting incubators or adding new facilities to their programs. The score received by a criterion, plus the importance weight of the criterion, helps identify those areas where the most improvement can be made in terms of feasibility. GCGI then identifies specific recommendations for how those improvements might be achieved to increase the probability of success of a new IBDC facility. However, if the overall feasibility score is very low, and opportunities for improving that score are 4 14B 7M limited, then GCGI is prepared to conclude that a new IBDC facility is infeasible, and explain why. GCGI has seen too many situations where an ill- advised incubator program was started in a community, only to languish for years (and consume enormous amounts of money and other scarce resources) and eventually be shut down we would much prefer to advise the IBDC team that a new incubator facility is infeasible than to cause this unfortunate situation to occur here. And, even in this worst case scenario, GCGI is confident that we will be able to offer suggestions on how the existing IBDC could be improved in terms of its operations, programs, and /or services. Task 9. Prepare draft feasibility report. This report will summarize the data collected and analyzed during the feasibility study, and the outcome of the analyses. It also will include recommendations for next steps, which will be dependent on the conclusion about feasibility and the strengths and weaknesses identified during the feasibility analysis. Task 10. Make presentation about feasibility conclusion to the IBDC leadership, and at the IBDC's option, other community leaders, and prepare final report. This task allows for dissemination of information to the IBDC staff, Immokalee CIRA, and others about the feasibility project and its conclusions and recommendations. It begins with dissemination of the draft feasibility report from Task 9 that summarizes the project and our findings, and continues with a presentation to appropriate persons invited by the IBDC Team. GCGI will receive comments during and after this presentation, revise the draft feasibility report accordingly, and issue. the final report. The final report will be an important addition to the IBDC's proposal to the Federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) for grant funding for the proposed new facility. At the conclusion of the feasibility study, the IBDC will be expected to either terminate the expansion /relocation project (if a new incubator facility is deemed to be infeasible) or continue on to developing the business /implementation plan. GCGI would be pleased to work with the IBDC on creation of that plan if requested to do so, or support creation of the proposal to the EDA for grant funding. 3. Outcomes of the Feasibility Assessment At the conclusion of the feasibility assessment, IBDC would have the following information: a. A thorouoh final report documenting the feasibility assessment process, conclusions and recommendations. A typical incubator feasibility report produced by GCGI consists of approximately 75 -90 pages of detailed information. The text will address strengths and weaknesses of the proposed new IBDC facility relative to the six criteria in our incubator feasibility model, 5 14B 7" and scores indicating how well the proposed project meets each criterion. The report then will show the overall feasibility score for the proposed incubator, and compare that score with the "average" and "ideal" incubators. The report text concludes with a conclusion about feasibility of the proposed incubator facility and the most significant strengths and weaknesses, a recommendation about whether to continue with the project, and recommendations for additional actions to advance the project (assuming it is feasible). The report is supplemented typically with several important appendices, which show tallies for the market surveys collected during the feasibility assessment, and cash flow projections for several scenarios for the first five years of operations of the new incubator facility. This report serves several important functions: • It can guide the IBDC leadership in deciding whether to continue pursuit of a new facility. • It will indicate what parameters or characteristics are important to the new IBDC facility being feasible and financially viable. • It specifies areas of weakness or concern on which IBDC can focus resources to mitigate factors that would detract from the new incubator facility's success (valuable whether the new facility proves feasible or not). • It can be used as the basis for a plan of action to move the IBDC expansion /relocation project forward. • It will be ample documentation to the EDA and other funding sources regarding the viability of the proposed IBDC expansion. b. Contact information and other date for potential tenants and clients of the expanded IBDC. As part of the feasibility assessment, GCGI will collect information about potential tenants and clients of the project through the market survey described in Task 5 of the Scope of Work. At the conclusion of this project, GCGI will produce an Excel spreadsheet with all of the data collected from these market survey respondents, including contact information. This can be very valuable information, as a list of entrepreneurs and small businesses with whom the IBDC should be in contact as it develops the expanded incubator, and who may be enticed to become tenants and service users in the new incubator facility. 4. Compensation & Fees All of the work proposed for the IBDC feasibility assessment will be done by Gail and Jim Greenwood, the owners and principals of Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc. The Greenwoods led and did the bulk of the work on the 75+ incubator consulting projects done by GCGI, and jointly have over 20 years experience operating and managing small business incubators. M. 148 7 The hourly fee for Jim Greenwood is $105. Gail Greenwood's time is billed at $55 per hour. Costs for travel, printing, and other direct charges are billed at actual cost. GCGI proposes to do the work outlined in the Scope of Work section of this Qualifications Statement for a total of $25,860, as broken down in Table 1. Of that, only about $675 is related to travel, since GCGI can take advantage of its close proximity to Immokalee to minimize those costs. Table 1. HOURS & COST FOR IBDC FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT 'ASK HOUR$ - i HOUR; TAV 81J6, JiIAG OAa r MATERIAL.' TOTALS FEASIBIUTY ASSESSMENT 7 - ` 2. Kick oft mtg/conterence cal 16 2 4. IrtenAms 60 450 5: llAarket survey , 4Q - 8. Rea! estate assessment 20 7:;oaslbr anask f. 20 . t . ► ' 8. Feaslbilty conduslon 8 9.: it feailbi 40 4 . 225 ; .` 10. Presertatim, Mal report 20 4 TQta1 HoWra . ;'.. _ ! 232 r 15 Total Cost by Category $24,360 $ 825 $675 Project ^Total - E k $25;860. GCGI recognizes that this may exceed the budget available for this project. If so, then we are willing to negotiate a reduced scope that will bring the feasibility assessment in line with that budget. 5. Qualifications of GCGI GCGI has performed over 75 incubator analyses throughout the United States and in several provinces and territories of Canada. Our work ranges from feasibility analyses and needs assessments for proposed incubators, to operational assessments for existing ones. Of particular relevance to the IBDC feasibility assessment is GCGI's incubator consulting experience in the following categories: a 53 feasibility assessments • 16 projects involving existing incubators • 19 college or university- related incubator projects • 9 incubator projects in Florida a 11 incubator projects serving populations with substantial minority representation e 29 projects seeking funding through the Economic Development Administration • 5 projects including food production or kitchen incubation components 7 148 VO A complete list of GCGI's prior and current incubator consulting projects is available on request, as is a list of references who can attest to the high quality of our work and the soundness of our approach. GCGI's knowledge of how incubators work and what is required to create a successful incubator program is not limited to its extensive consulting project list. GCGI's principals collectively have over 40 years experience in the incubator industry, including 22 years managing and operating business incubators. GCGI's President, Jim Greenwood, who will lead the IBDC feasibility analyses, has served on the Board of Directors of the National Business Incubation Association (NBIA), and was a founding member of state incubator organizations in Florida and Georgia. He has been a speaker at every NBIA annual conference since 1989, and was co- developer and co- presenter of the original NBIA Fall Training Institutes for incubator developers and managers. He is a contributing author to several NBIA publications and has consulted on other NBIA books, such as the NBIA guide to developing business incubators. He also has taught several "webinars" for NBIA, on topics such as feasibility studies and incubator funding sources. Mr. Greenwood also is a certified economic development finance professional, as designated by the National Development Council. His interest and expertise in economic development finance helps ensure that the financial viability of a proposed incubator, like the expanded IBDC, will be carefully analyzed with a goal of identifying one or more scenarios where the incubator can achieve financial self sustainability in its operations. 6. Timeline for Completion of Feasibility Study Based on our extensive experience preparing feasibility studies for incubators, GCGI estimates that 90 days will be required to complete this project. Table 2 on page 9 indicates the time frame for the tasks GCGI proposes to complete as part of the IBDC facility expansion feasibility study. Reasonable adjustments to the schedule can be made to accommodate client needs and preferences. X1-3 J1140B 744 Table 2. TIMELINE FOR IBDC EXPANSION FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT Task Month 91 Month #2 Month #3 1. Literature & data review 2. Kick off mig /Conference call 3. ED Goals/Incub compatibility 4. Interviews 5. Market survey B. Facility assessment 7. Financial analysis 6. Analyze new IBDC against feasibility criteria 9. Draft feasibility report 10. Present conclusions, finalize feasibility report Charles F. D'Agostino, MBA Developmental Consulting LLC 165 Nelson Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808 225 - 921 -0900 July 24, 2012 Marie Capita Center Manager Immokalee Business Development Center 1320 N 15th Street, Unit 2 Immokalee, FL 34142 Dear Marie: 14B 7�+ Attached is a proposal for developing a business incubator feasibility study / business plan for Immokalee Business Development Center. As you are aware, I have 24 years experience in the business incubation industry as a practitioner, developer and consultant. I founded the Louisiana Business & Technology Center in 1988 and have continuously been its only executive director for the last 24 years and am looking forward to beginning my 25h year in November 2012. Also, I have served six years on the board of the National Business Incubation Association and I am currently serving my third three year term on the board of the Association of University Research Parks where I serve as first vice president. During this career, the LBTC at LSU has been awarded the 2005 Randall Whaley Award as the National Business Incubation Association's Incubator of the Year and in 2009 named the US Department of Commerce — Excellence in Economic Development Award. The LBTC is also designated as a NBIA Soft Landing Incubator for International Clients and the US Department of Energy Clean Energy Incubator. I will bring all this knowledge and expertise in business incubation to Immokalee and your group. I have done consulting for incubators and economic development groups in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Maine, Virginia, Connecticut, Colorado, Italy and Indonesia. I look forward to working with you on this project. I am currently completing incubator /research park studies and plans for Texas State University, Sam Houston State University and the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana Once you have reviewed the outline for action and the proposal, please call if you have any questions or need more information. Sincerely, Charles F. D'Agostino President l48 7 Proposal To Develop a Feasibility Study / Business Plan for an Incubator for the Immokalee Business Development Center (IBDC) Immokalee, Florida Prepared for: Marie Capita Center Manager Immokalee Business Development Center 1320 N 15th Street, Unit 2 Immokalee, FL 34142 am RI 21 IMMOKALEE BIZ .�cogdw Prepared by: Developmental Consulting LLC Charles F. D'Agostino, President 165 Nelson Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808 July 24, 2012 14B 7" Proposal To Develop a Feasibility Study / Business Plan for an Incubator for the Immokalee Business Development Center (IBDC) Immokalee, Florida I. Introduction Immokalee Business Development Center is applying for a RBEG grants for rural projects that finance and facilitate development of small and emerging rural businesses and other economic development tools to stimulate rural economies. This funding source has been an excellent partner in business incubator development in rural communities. Developmental Consulting LLC is on the approved USDA consultant list in Louisiana and has been funded to conduct studies paid for from these funds in Mississippi and Florida also. The USDA has been very active in fostering assistance to businesses by funding entities such as the IBDC. Over the past years, Immokalee and southwest Florida have aggressively marketed itself as a great place to work, operate a business, play and live. Because of Immokalee's proximity to the Florida coast and many vibrant communities, it offers business and industry a vibrant location near major markets and on excellent transportation arteries, while at the same time offering the quality of life that is associated with country living. The economy is based on agriculture, manufacturing, recreation, transportation, marine industries and retail / wholesale operations. As a complimentary economic development strategy, the leadership is interested in developing a business incubator to provide a place and focal point for entrepreneurs and small business owners in the community. Florida Gulf Coast University is another important ingredient to the overall economic development strategy that centers on providing entrepreneurial assistance and training to area residents. Business incubators have historically provided the infrastructure, management assistance and business support services that many entrepreneurs and small business owners need to start and grow their businesses. The Immokalee Business Development Center can utilize the incubator programs to develop entrepreneurs that will create technology businesses with high quality and high paying jobs. In addition, by incorporating the programs of the Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University, the incubator clients can receive proven business assistance and training programs to insure that they will have the highest probability for success. Business incubators can meet this need and assist these entrepreneurs create businesses that are more likely to survive and grow. It is critical that Immokalee's leadership continue to develop effective economic development strategies to keep the county competitive in this global economy and in a time when the financial markets are experiencing serious readjustments and restructuring. Business incubation is an important component for the local economy to remain competitive in the years to come. 146 7 That is why it is wise for the local stakeholders to contract with an experienced incubator consultant to prepare a feasibility study / business plan in advance of moving forward on the plan to establish the business incubator. In addition, it is critical that the stakeholders select a consultant that has practical experience in developing and operating business incubator programs and how to establish professional networks and long term funding strategies. The business incubator is a community resource providing assistance and facilities that create an environment that will stimulate small business formation, job creation, and economic diversification. An incubator is a focal point and catalyst that facilitates business creation, growth, and survival. Business incubators are more than just a physical facility in which to operate within and a provider of shared services and equipment. Incubators are dynamic facilities that.offer an environment for financial security and growth. Incubators also must link with institutions of higher education as well as the local professionals in the community that can provide technical assistance and consulting services to the incubator clients. This project will show how to establish these networks and relationships. A true business incubator must include the counseling and management assistance services that give the start-up businesses access to the resources and networks that are normally not available to small start- up companies or home -based businesses. These technical resources include access to area universities, the local community colleges, Small Business Development Centers, and professionals in the community that can provide legal, accounting, financial and marketing resources. Florida Gulf Coast University currently operates the SBDC that covers Immokalee and the IBDC provides a full array of counseling and training programs necessary for successful business incubation. Another resource to be tapped is the NASA Kennedy Space Center and its many contractors and federal labs operating in the region. "Business Incubation Works" - Business incubators have proven that they can have a significant influence on the economy of the area in which they are located. A recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Commerce — Economic Development Administration and the National Business Incubation Association (Charles D'Agostino was a member of the NBIA board of director from 1992- 1998) published the following statistics which were updated in the 2009 State of the Business Incubation Industry:: • The average business incubator will create 468 direct jobs and 234 spin -off jobs within its first five years of operations. • Since 1988, incubators nationally have accounted for over 500,000 jobs. • For every fifty (50) incubator graduate jobs another 25 community jobs are created. • Business incubators return $30 for every $1 of public funding invested. • The return on local tax revenues on public dollars invested is $4.86 to $1. • The survival rate of incubator graduates is 87 %, while 75% of non - incubated startups fail within their first five years. • Over 84% of the graduates stay in the community in which the incubator is located upon graduation. • The average size incubator is 37,000 square feet and has 25 tenants. • Business incubators work, and have a favorable cost - benefit ratio. 14B 7.9 Business incubation is a dynamic process. It requires total community involvement and commitment by all of the stakeholders to be successful. An incubator must be run like a business and have a working business plan that defines the goals, objectives, implementation and operational strategies. As client businesses must have a business plan, so must the incubator. The proposed business plan prepared by Developmental Consulting LLC will be the blueprint for the development of a successful business incubator in Immokalee. II. Scope of Work The study will address each of the listed questions including: • Critical Mass and Current Economic Status of the local economy • Demand Analysis (entrepreneurial climate in the area) • Property Assessment / Building and site analysis and recommendations • Program Design and Optimum Size of Facility • Organization and Governance • Cash Flow Models and Funding (Capital and Operational) • Concept plan and capacity study for the incubator. The business plan as outlined requires several major tasks. To conduct these tasks properly, the research project and feasibility study must include primary research of historical and economic data, personal interviews and observations, strategic planning sessions with the community leaders in the area, and interviews with governmental, business, professional, and industrial leaders in the Immokalee region. In addition, the study will include an analysis of successful business incubator models that can be replicated by the IBDC. A. Interviews, surveys, & data collection A market study will be conducted by interviewing the managers, boards, and staff of the following organizations: • Local community governmental officials from Immokalee region. • Municipal officials from Immokalee. • Economic development officials operating in the county including the utility companies, the chambers and state economic development officials. • Community leaders recommended by the IBDC. • Practitioners from Florida Gulf Coast University and the director of the Small Business Development Center. • The Florida Economic Development officials and their regional reps. • Major employers and industry leaders in the area • Technologists and Federal Labs in the region (NASA Kennedy) • Attorneys, accountants, and other professionals, and • Financial institution (banking, angel networks and venture/ equity leadership). .W B. Market Analysis 14B 71 A data base will be developed based on interviews with the major points of contact for entrepreneurs and start-up companies. These include IBDC, bankers, attorneys, accountants, chamber of commerce staff, city and county officials, and other stakeholders in the project. A survey will be taken to determine the number of home -based businesses in the area that may become incubator tenants. A resource inventory will be conducted to determine what types of tenants are most likely to be attracted into an incubator setting. Incubators can offer valuable services to industry sectors such as the construction trades, technology providers, food product manufacturers and artists. Local manufacturing and technology businesses will be inventoried to determine the potential for spin off businesses and the creation of new businesses to supply goods and services that are currently being purchased outside of the area. The following market area data will be collected to make recommendations as to the feasibility of the project: • Number of start-up businesses for the past three years • Number of failed businesses in the last three years • Number of home -based businesses in the service area • Number of new commercial utility hook -ups for the last three years • Number of permits or occupational licenses issued • Number of clients handled by the IBDC, SBDC or university faculty and staff • Survey of attorneys, accountants, and bankers on entrepreneurial activity for the past three years • Survey of patents or intellectual property developed by area companies C. Financial Model A model will be developed to project the financial viability of the project. The ultimate plan is to establish the incubator with financial self- sustainability as the major goal. In addition, it is important to have a sound financial plan for the incubator so that the executive director and staff can concentrate on assisting small business clients and not be focused on fundraising to keep the incubator open. Historically, business incubators do not generate sufficient cash flow to cover mortgage or lease cost of occupying a building. D'Agostino will estimate the size, number and arrangement of the offices and workshops within the incubator. A space allocation plan will be developed so that the architects will know how to allocate the interior space for the building. A financial model will be constructed to estimate the operational costs for the incubator. It is assumed that the construction costs for the facility will be raised from federal and state grant funding and no debt service or lease will be required for operations. Potential sources of funding will be suggested for both infrastructure and operational cost. The financial model developed, as part of this business plan will project income and expenses based on the size and type of incubator developed. Income can be derived from the following sources: Rent from incubator companies Rent from anchor tenants and support services • Service revenue L • Contracts • Training programs and seminars • Sponsors investments, contributions and naming rights • Equity or deferred income from tenants and clients Expenses generally include: • Salary and benefits of staff • Utilities • Facility maintenance • Equipment and supplies • Telephone and internet • Travel • Marketing and promotion • Dues and memberships (NBIA and FBIA) • Janitorial, security, upkeep. • Consulting services. Once these projections are made (for three years), the needed operating subsidy will be projected. In many cases, the sponsoring agency or stakeholders will be willing to operate with a permanent subsidy if the return to the community is greater than the subsidy provided. This model will answer these questions and give the stakeholders the necessary information to make that decision. In addition, the turnkey cost for opening the doors of the incubator will be delineated. A pro forma financial statement will be developed to determine the economic viability of the project D. Building Recommendations The consultants will make recommendations on the proper size for the incubator building and the number and size of offices, workshops, labs and tenant spaces based on the market assessment for the incubator. In addition, the consultants will recommend the number and size of training rooms, conference rooms and administrative offices for the facility. These recommendations will be available for use by the project architects once they are selected. D'Agostino has extensive experience in the construction industry having been a commercial contractor and developer for over 15 years. In addition, he was responsible for the renovation and construction of the LBTC since its inception and the relocation of the LBTC to the LSU Innovation Park. This experience will be a helpful tool in performing this phase of the study. A suggested layout will be recommended to include office, warehouse, manufacturing, and wet lab space needed to meet the demands of the client companies. The survey and market data will provide the needed information to project the layout and configuration of the building that will be most useful to the targeted client pool. 148 7 E. Management and Governance Developmental Consulting LLC will work with IBDC stakeholders to recommend the proper governance structure for managing and operating the incubator. Selecting the proper structure and an energized board of directors is essential to the success of business incubation programs. The consultants will utilize their experience and networks to recommend a structure that best fits the community and the incubator project. The consultants will work with IBDC to recommend the size, type and qualifications of staffing for the incubator. If requested, job descriptions and interview questions and selection criteria will be developed. In addition, a plan will be formulated to access students and graduate students from area colleges and universities to work as interns for the incubator and their client companies as an extension of their course work. III. Cost and Timeline and Proposal Acceptance This business plan can be completed in 90 -120 days. The cost of the project is as follows: • Total Cost of the Project is $29,900 • Travel expenses will not exceed $3,000 and will be reimbursed as actual expenses for trips to the area. Payment is requested in three equal payments beginning with an initial payment upon signing the contract, a payment upon delivery of draft and a final payment upon delivery of the final report. The project includes an oral presentation to whomever the project leaders wish to invite as well as ten bound copies of the report and an original report for the Committee to make additional copies as needed. Proposal Submission Charles F. D'Agostino, President of Developmental Consulting LLC submits this proposal. 165 Nelson Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808. 1 can be reached at 225 - 921 -0900. PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE Submitted by: Charles F. D'Agostino. President _Developmental Consulting LLC December 10, 2009 Accepted by: Immokalee Business Development Center Date: 148 71 The final report will include: • Sample Tenant Policy Manuel • Business Plan and Operating Budget • Sample Leases • Tenant Application and Data Form • Entrance & Exit Policy • List of equipment needed, and • Job descriptions for key personnel. Proposed IBDC Business Incubator July 24, 2012 Business Plan Outline 1. Preface 11. Introduction — History and Background on the Project III. Demographics / Economic Data on Immokalee region and Eastern Collier County a. Population b. Industrial base and targeted industries c. Market access d. Labor force e. Demographics f. Income IV. History of Business Incubators and Explanation of the Concept a. Business Incubation in the US b. Definition of Business Incubators c. The Incubation Process d. Florida Business Incubators & Associations e. Incubators in comparable communities f. Types and Governance of Incubators g. Incubator Best Practices V. Market Assessment of the Target Area a. Entrepreneurship Culture b. Incubator Targeted Industries c. Feeder System for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses 1. Florida Gulf Coast University Vi. Physical Facility a. Recommendations on Facility I. Size of offices, workshops, warehouse and core service areas ii. Amenities required in facility / Green Building considerations iii. Space Allocation — office, warehouse, labs etc VII. Management of the Incubator a. Governance b. Organizational Chart c. Job Descriptions —Staff Requirements d. Management Assistance and Business Counseling Support Services 14,B 74 e. Strategic Partners— Energizing Stakeholders f. Selecting a Board and Board Responsibilities g. Entrance and Exit Criteria VIII. Financial Analysis a. Sources and Uses of Funds in an Incubator b. Possible Funding Agencies c. Proforma Financial Statement d. Breakeven Analysis e. Discussion of Subsidy to Self - sufficiency f. Business Incubation Legislation and State Programs IX. Marketing Plan a. Target Market and Attracting that Market b. Mission Statement c. Branding the Incubator d. Partnering with the city of Immokalee, Eastern Collier Chamber and Economic Development Groups e. Public Relations f. Advertising g. Special Marketing Programs h. Media Relations X. Summary and Conclusions XI. Appendix Study to be prepared by Developmental Consulting LLC and Charles D'Agostino. This outline is the property of DC LLC and cannot be shared with other consultants. 146 70 Consultant Qualifications Charles F. D'Agostino, MBA President Developmental Consulting LLC 165 Nelson Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808 225 - 921 -0900 (cell) 1/15/2012 Education: Louisiana State University, Masters Business Administration (MBA) 1972. Louisiana State University, Bachelors of Arts & Sciences — Chemistry 1970. LABIA Certification Business Incubation Manager Certification 2010 Fulbright Specialists for Economic Development — US State Department 2010 Phi Delta Kappa — Excellence in Research Award —1989. Job Title: President, Developmental Consulting LLC Executive Director, Louisiana Business & Technology Center- Louisiana State University Executive Director, LSU Innovation Park Acting Director, LSU's Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute Honors: NBIA Lifetime Achievement Award 2011— Business Incubation 2009 US DOC — Economic Development Administration's - Excellence in Economic Development 2009 NBIA Most Innovative Program for Rural Entrepreneurship 2008 IEDC Economic Excellence Award 2005 National Business Incubator of the Year by the NBIA 2006 Association of Research Parks — Excalibur Award 2007 Southern Growth Policies Board — Innovator of the Year 1992 Small Business Advocate of the Year Boards and Commissions: Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association Board 2009 -2012 Board of Association of University Research Parks (AURP) 1999- 2005; 2012 -2015 2012 Board Vice President National Business Incubation Association — Board of Directors 1991 -1998. Louisiana Business Incubation Association — Founder & Chairman Small Business Entrepreneurship Legislative Commission of the State of Louisiana 2007 -2009 (Appointed by Governors Blanco and Andal) Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission — Chairman 2000,1988 -1992 & 1996- 2004. Appointed by Governors Roemer and Foster and re- appointed by Governor Kathleen Blanco Baton Rouge Area Chamber - Board of Directors 1986, 2001, 2005 -08. Charles F. D'Agostino, MBA 14B 7 Executive Director Louisiana Business & Technology Center E. J. Ourso College of Business Louisiana State University � 2010 Fulbright Specialists in Economic Development Charles D'Agostino, the founder and Executive Director of the Louisiana Business & Technology Center at Louisiana State University (1988), has been actively involved in entrepreneurship, economic development and small business issues for the last 23 years. He served on the Board of Directors of the Association of University Research Parks (1999 -2005) and was reelected as Vice President for 2012 -2015 and served the board of the National Business incubation Association (1991- 1998). D'Agostino founded (1990) and served as chairman of the Louisiana Business Incubation Association. D'Agostino was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Business Incubation Association in 2011. Under the umbrella of the Louisiana Business and Technology Center (LBTC), D'Agostino directs the Small Business Incubator, the LSU Small Business Development Center (SBDC), LSU Rural Entrepreneurship & disaster business counseling programs, the International Business program and the Louisiana Technology Transfer Office (LTTO). The LTTO has offices located at LSU and the NASA's Stennis Space Center. The LBTC is a 35,000 square foot high -tech business incubator at the LSU Innovation Park of Louisiana State University, a recently acquired research and technology park. D'Agostino has been charged with developing and managing this 200 acre research park. As a Fulbright Specialist, D'Agostino was assigned to the Universita degli Studi dell'Aquila in Italy to assist in the development of an incubator and business disaster recovery after the 2009 Earthquake that destroyed the town and university. Under D'Agostino's direction, the Louisiana Business & Technology Center was selected as the 2005 National Business Incubator of the Year and the 2009 Most Innovative Incubator Program. In addition, the LBTC won the 2009 US Department of Commerce — Economic Development Administration — Excellence in Economic Development Award. D'Agostino received his bachelor degree from Louisiana State University in 1970 (A &S- Chemistry) and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in 1972. The following is a partial listing of D'Agostino's awards and accomplishments: • Appointed by the Governor to the newly established Small Business Entrepreneurship Commission • Small Business Administration — Advocate of the Year in Louisiana (1992) • Phi Delta Kappa Excellence in Research Award (1989) • Commissioner of the Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission (1996- 2005). • Board of the Greater Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce (1986 -7, 1992 -3, & 2002 -2003, 2006 -2009) • Authored a book on Business Incubator Development — "Guide to Developing A Business Incubator in Your Community" 2001 • Elected to the board of Louisiana Industrial Developers Executive Association (2008 -11) • Appointed to the International Economic Development Council's Higher Education Committee (2010 -2012) Updated 11 -10 -2007 14B 74 SECTION 11 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL CLEARANCE LETTER 1928 Victoria Ave, Fort Myers, FWMa 33901 -3414 September 20, 2012 Mrs. Penny Phillippi Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency Immokalee 1320 N. 15th Street, Ste 2 Immokalee, FL 34142 14B 7 Council FAX (239) 338 -2560 RE: IC &R Project #2012 -30 Funding Agent: USDA, Rural Development Funding Amount: $26,000 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency - Immokalee Business Development Center Expansion Feasibility Analysis. Dear Mrs. Phillippi: The staff of the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council reviews various proposals, Notifications of Intent, Preapplications, permit applications, and Environmental Impact Statements for compliance with regional goals, strategies, and actions, as determined by the Strategic Regional Policy Plan. The staff reviews such items in accordance with the Florida Intergovernmental Coordination and Review Process (Chapter 291 -5, F.A.C.), and adopted regional clearinghouse procedures. These designations determine Council staff procedure in regards to the reviewed project. The four designations are: Less Than Regionally Significant and Consistent no further review of the project can be expected from Council. Less Than Regionally Significant and Inconsistent Council does not find the project of regional importance, but will note certain concerns as part of its continued monitoring for cumulative impact within the noted goal area. Regionally Significant and Consistent project is of regional importance, and appears to be consistent with Regional goals, objectives, and policies. 14B 7 ' To: Mrs. Penny Phillippi Date: September 20, 2012 Re: SWFRPC #2012 -30 Page: 2 Regionally Significant and Inconsistent project is of regional importance and does not appear to be consistent with Regional goals, objectives, and policies. Council will oppose the project as submitted, but is willing to participate in any efforts to modify the project to mitigate the concerns. The above referenced document has been reviewed by this office, based on the information contained in the document, and on local knowledge, has been found Regionally Significant and Consistent with adopted goals, objectives, and policies of the Strategic Regional Policy Plan. Should you or any other party request this finding to be reconsidered, please contact Nichole L. Gwinnett, IC &R Coordinator, with this request, or any questions concerning staff review of this item. This recommendation will be discussed at the next scheduled Council meeting. Should Council action differ from the staff recommendation, you will be noted. Sincerely, S UTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL Margaret uerstle, AICP Executive Director MW /NLG 14B 71 SECTION 12 LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM APPLICANT'S CHAIRMAN rt :� Board of Collier County Commissioners Donna Fiala Georgia A. Hiller, Esq. Tom Henning District 1 District 2 District 3 October 2, 2012 Richard Machek, State Director P.O. Box 147 4440 NW 25th Place Gainesville, FL 32614 -7010 Dear Mr. Machek: 148 7'N Fred W. Coyle Jim Colette District 4 District 5 I am writing in regards to the Immokalee Business Development Center RBEG grant application. The purpose of this letter is to request that your review board take the following factors into consideration when awarding discretionary points to the Immokalee Business Development Center/ Feasibility Project. In rating a specific project, your review board compares the unemployment rate of the State to that of the County where the project is located. In our case, although the project is located in Immokalee, the unemployment rate of Florida is compared to that of Collier County, not Immokalee. Collier County is composed of the cities of Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Cities, and the unincorporated areas of Golden Gate, Immokalee, and Ave Maria. Although Collier County is known to have one of the strongest economies and the median household income ($58,106.00) is greater than that of the State of Florida ($47,661.00), the community of Immokalee does not share these qualities. According to 2010 estimates, the median household income in Immokalee is 39.9% less than the Florida average and 45.2% less than the National average. Immokalee has long been recognized as a distinct community within Collier County. Its economic base, geography, and demographic make -up are different than the rest of Collier County. Immokalee is a place where the main source of employment opportunities is limited to unskilled agricultural labor which is seasonal in nature. Furthermore, Immokalee is designated by the Florida Governor's Office of Trade, Tourism and Economic Development (OTTED) as a Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern (RACEC). Despite the fact that Immokalee is located in Collier County, I believe that any comparison that is made must take Immokalee's unique characteristics into consideration. To do otherwise will negatively impact the project for scoring purposes. I appreciate your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, Com issioner Donna Fiala 3299 Twtu* Trail East, Suite 303 • Naples, Florida 34112 - 5746.239- 252 -8097 • FAX 239 - 252 -3602 14B 74 SECTION 13 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 14B 7 ' Articles of Incorporation Resolution No. 2000 -83 SSSOLUTION NO. 2000 -83 12 C 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA RELATING TO commuNITY REDEVEI.OpMEIT; DECLARING THE BOARD OF COUNTY CAMLMBBIBONERB TO BE THE COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF ADVISORY BOARDS FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ARsk PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT WITH OTHER RESOLUTIONS AND SEVEUABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE MMEREAS. the Borer of Carly Cammissimms has adopted a mokillon 1FWYq era areewhos of area or mere blighted mew in to urwroaporstad area of the County and Uri her finding that to reh obEetlom oontenation or rederebpmrt or aombins* n thereof, to such areae Is neouwrY In to iderrat of tie pL"c hoa4 sWp., moats or vvelare of the resWsrhe of Coster Count', Florida; and "Eft AB, to any 094 and kr bmwt 0e redevelopmat p0wem and acionr certenpleed by Part tiL Chapter 183. Florida Stabiles. wMtn such mom. it is necessary tot a wry radevelopmerd gwmy be aeaerk are WHEREAS, the Board of Cowty Cowdsdrom desires to Sena as the mnarertty redewWapnrt agency and have advisory bards consisting of a I and poprly owns In to arses Pmvk*V advks 10 tin Bond mm, kv the radevelopnnent of on aaas; NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMYIS3S101eEP8 OF COLLE R COUNTY FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Find The foregoing motels are hereby adopted and ina0rpare6 herein to the lase em I = I They were set forth it the sedan Section 2. Declaration of Board of Carty Commisslorers sm Cormwnftv RegemigiRMN Amicy, As provided in Section 108.357(1), Florida SWUU (18!18). the Bond of Count' Crnntsslorners of Co W Comity Florida, date hweby declare Itself so be the Collar Canty Crmnutty RWewlop ram Agency m an additional duty of office. and does hxfJw declare Ow aT the Aphis, pcoars, duxes, pdrtiegee, and Imm mifies cased by Pat III, Chapter 183, Florlds Salutes (1880) In such a cormutty redevekpmwt agency are hereby vested in to board of Carty CrrrNssbrers. subject to e• responsbNtlee and IlebNtles Irnposed or Warred Secbn 2. Separate Least Entity. The members of the Board of Can it CarnMsbnrs we the awnbers of the Comnwrnty Redevelopment Agency. but to nenthars oonsdkde the head of a legal entity, seprae. dk*m;L and independent from the Board of Canty CrnnttaWwL Section s. Creagan of Advisory Boards. There we to be created, under separate resoILOmm by the Community Redevelopment Agrrcy, edviwy boards for each 0omponert 12 C 1 area of the corrokir y redevelop im am do ell unkheapo aw era of CoWw Canty. wMlch shay be odapoesd of dti &W. resWanls. propwly owners and Cusk»se saran or persons angaged In business In on aura, as provided in #w readution of the CannurMy Rodwddopms g Agency providing for nu appointment d such members. The &A" and respauWiiGes of such wMa" boards shall be sat forri in rie m"Alon of On Corrau* Radavelapnsnt Agency. Seddon 4. S'aoftta• AN resokhtiona and parts of resokrtions In - - III, vdri any of Vw provisions of this raokrlion are heroby repealed Section b. Sgt. If any section or portion of a section of riffs resokAfon prows In be irnvaid, unWA#A, or uMCorudkdoral, it shell not be held to khvaGdale at fnrpat fie validity. fora, or Mho of any other Section or part d riis resokrt m Section S. Effmcbm Dift.1his reackMon shall become affective hvnedkd* upon Rs posamp and adoption. Section 7. This Resolution adopted alter motion, Second and maiorl4l vote riis day offflai.6 2000. ATTE$T: BOARD OF ERS DWDG T* BROCK. CLERK COWER NTY. FLORIDA D ' I [ . BY: .�. ..e. TI CONSTA1qW CWRMAN ilyfutYr^t'oe1i. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFOENCY David C. Weigel Cou ty AtWmsy 2 14B 710 14B 7" SECTION 14 TAX EXEMPTION LETTER 148 T�. 501 (cH3) IRS Tax Exemption Letter MA 14B 7" SECTION 15 STATE OF FLORIDA CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 14B 7'4 State of Florida Certificate of Good Standing N/A 148 7*0 SECTION 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1q6 7 List of Board of Directors Although the Collier County Board of County Commissioners sits as the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors, the CRA Board is a separate and distinct legal entity. Jim Coletta District 5 2011 Vice- Chairman Donna Fiala District 1 CRA Chairperson Geor -tia A. Hiller, Esq. District 2 Tom Henning District 3 Fred W. Coyle District 4 2011 Chairman coder county IMMOKALEE C RA CoNW County Community Redevelopment Agency SECTION 17 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Organizational Chart 14B 70 Immokalee Business Development Center Organizational Chart Collier County CRA/BCC Immokalee CRA Executive Director Immokalee Business Development Center Manager Administrative Assistant 14B 7, Martha S. Vergara From: CapitaMarie <MarieCapita @colliergov.net> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 10:28 AM To: Martha S. Vergara Cc: CapitaMarie Subject: RE: USDA Grant Application Martha, Below is Mr. Marino's email address: Richard.Marinokfl.usda. oovv Thanks From: Martha S. Vergara [ma iIto: Martha.Vergara@colIierclerk.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 9:30 AM To: CapitaMarie Subject: RE: USDA Grant Application It was mailed out regular mail as no one ever said it needed to be FeclExed. It went out on November 30, 2012. If you give me his e-mail address I can e-mail him a scanned copy of what he should have already received. From: CapitaMarie [mailto :MarieCapita @colliergov.netJ Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 9:18 AM To: Martha S. Vergara Cc: CapitaMarie Subject: RE: USDA Grant Application Do you know what date it was mailed and if it was sent via regular mail? From: Martha S. Vergara [ mailto: Martha.Vergara @collierclerk.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 9:08 AM To: CapitaMarie Subject: RE: USDA Grant Application This is the address you provided and everything was sent to as the letterhead states. Submit to: Rick Marino USDA / Rural Development 420 South State Road 7, Suite 166 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33414 From: CapitaMarie [ mailto :MarieCapita@colliergov.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 8:54 AM To: Martha S. Vergara 1 Cc: CapitaMarie Subject: RE: USDA Grant Application Hi Martha, 14B 7 I just received an email from the gentlemen at USDA and he said that he never received the grant application that your office mailed to him. Can you please check on that for me? Thanks From: Martha S. Vergara [ mailto: Martha.Vergara @collierclerk.com] Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 11:55 AM To: CapitaMarie Subject: USDA Grant Application Marie, Attached for your records is a copy of what was sent to USDA for the RBEG. Thanks, Tis the Silly Season — Be safe Martha Vergara, Deputy Clerk Minutes and Records Dept. Clerk of the Circuit Court & Value Adjustment Board Office: (239) 252 -7240 Fax: (239) 252 -8408 E-mail: martha.veMara&collierclerk.com Please visit us on the web at www.collierclerk.com This electronic communication is confidential and may contain privileged information intended solely for the named addressee(s). It may not be used or disclosed except for the purpose for which it has been sent. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute or take any action induced by or in reliance on information contained in this message. Unless expressly stated, opinions in this message are those of the individual sender and not of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Collier County. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the Clerk's Office by emailing helodesk @collierclerk.com quoting the sender and delete the message and any attached documents. The Collier County Clerk's Office accepts no liability or responsibility for any onward transmission or use of emails and attachments having left the CollierClerk.com domain. Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. Under Ronda Law, e -mail addresses are public records. If YOU do not wail', Your e -mail address released in response to a Public records request. do riot send eiectionic mail to this entVY instead. contact this office by telephone or in writing 140 7N 14B Tq Martha S. Vergara From: Marino, Richard - RD, Royal Palm Beach, FL <Richard.Marino @fl.usda.gov> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 10:48 AM To: Martha S. Vergara Subject: Read: Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) Application Attachments: Read: Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) Application This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. 14B 7 Martha S. Vergara From: CapitaMarie <MarieCapita @colliergov.net> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 10:49 AM To: Martha S. Vergara Cc: CapitaMarie Subject: RE: USDA Grant Application Martha, You do not need to email the package. They just located the package that you sent to them. Thanks for your assistance. From: Martha S. Vergara [mailto: Martha .Vergara(a)collierclerk.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 9:30 AM To: CapitaMarie Subject: RE: USDA Grant Application It was mailed out regular mail as no one ever said it needed to be FedExed. It went out on November 30, 2012. If you give me his e-mail address I can e-mail him a scanned copy of what he should have already received. From: CapitaMarie [mailto :MarieCapita @colliergov.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 9:18 AM To: Martha S. Vergara Cc: CapitaMarie Subject: RE: USDA Grant Application Do you know what date it was mailed and if it was sent via regular mail? From: Martha S. Vergara [mailto: Martha .VergaraCa)colliercierk.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 9:08 AM To: CapitaMarie Subject: RE: USDA Grant Application This is the address you provided and everything was sent to as the letterhead states. Submit to: Rick Marino USDA i Rural Development 420 South State Road 7, Suite 166 Royal Palm Beach, 1"1., 33414 From: CapitaMarie [ mailto :MarieCapita0collie[gov.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 8:54 AM To: Martha S. Vergara Cc: CapitaMarie Subject: RE: USDA Grant Application 1 Hi Martha, I just received an email from the gentlemen at USDA and he said that he never received the grant application that your office mailed to him. Can you please check on that for me? Thanks From: Martha S. Vergara [ mailto: Martha.Vergara @collierclerk.com] Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 11:55 AM To: CapitaMarie Subject: USDA Grant Application Marie, Attached for your records is a copy of what was sent to USDA for the RBEG. Thanks, Tis the Silly Season — Be safe Martha Vergara, Deputy 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 e,collierclerk.com Please visit us on the web at www.colliercierk.com This electronic communication is confidential and may contain privileged information intended solely for the named addressee(s). It may not be used or disclosed except for the purpose for which it has been sent. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute or take any action induced by or in reliance on information contained in this message. Unless expressly stated, opinions in this message are those of the individual sender and not of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Collier County. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the Clerk's Office by emailing helodesk @collierclerk.com quoting the sender and delete the message and any attached documents. The Collier County Clerk's Office accepts no liability or responsibility for any onward transmission or use of emails and attachments having left the Coll ierClerk. com domain. Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. Under Rodda taw, P-niail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e -mail address released in restonse to a Public records request. do not send elet Ironic mail to the entity, Instead, contact this office by telephone or In writing 14B 7 Martha S. Vergara From: Marino, Richard - RD, Royal Palm Beach, FL <Richard.Marino @fl.usda.gov> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 10:50 AM To: Martha S. Vergara Cc: CapitaMarie Subject: RE: Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) Application Ms. Vergara: We located the application today and I have it. I apologize for the miss communication. I will start processing today or tomorrow. Thanks for your help! Rick Marino USDA / Rural Development 420 South State Road 7, Suite 166 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33414 (561) 792 -2727 x5, (561) 792 - 2711 (fax), Richard.Marinokfl.usda. gov "Committed to the future of rural communities" "Estamos dedicados al futuro de las comunidades rurales" From: Martha S. Vergara [mailto: Martha .Vergara(d)collierclerk.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 10:42 AM To: Marino, Richard - RD, Royal Palm Beach, FL Subject: Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) Application Morning Mr. Marino, Attached is the scanned copy of the (2) two original Grants sent to you on November 30, 2012, as the letterhead states. I received an e-mail from Marie Capita the Manager of the Immokalee Business Development Center. She stated in the e-mail that you hadn't received the mailed originals, I explained to her that I would forward the application copy to you. If you have any questions feel free to call our office, my contact information is below. Thanks, Tis the Silly Season — Be safe & Merry Christmas 14B 7 Martha Vergara, Deputy Clerk Minutes and records Dept. Clerk of the Circuit Court & Value Adjustment Board Office: (239) 252 -7240 Fax: (239) 252 -8408 E -mail: martha.vergarakcollierclerk.com Please visit us on the web at www.collierclerk.com This electronic communication is confidential and may contain privileged information intended solely for the named addressee(s). It may not be used or disclosed except for the purpose for which it has been sent. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute or take any action induced by or in reliance on information contained in this message. Unless expressly stated, opinions in this message are those of the individual sender and not of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Collier County. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the Clerk's Office by emailing helpdesk@collierclerk.com quoting the sender and delete the message and any attached documents. The Collier County Clerk's Office accepts no liability or responsibility for any onward transmission or use of emails and attachments having left the Coll ierClerk.corn domain. Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. 148 7 ;TL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE ROUTING SLIP Complete routing lines#1 through#4 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#4,complete the checklist,and forward to Ian Mitchell(line#5). Route to Addressee(s) Office Initials Date (List in routing order) 1.Marie C. Capita Immokalee CRA 14.6. lj 13 2. Jennifer Belpedio County Attorney Q 1;3 6 44113 J 3. Jim Flanagan Board of County Commissioners 4. Trish Morgan Clerk's Minutes and Records 5. PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION (The primary contact is the holder of the original document pending BCC approval.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,including Ian Mitchell,need to contact staff for additional or missing information.All original documents needing the BCC Chairman's signature are to be delivered to the BCC office only after the BCC has acted to approve the item.) Name of Primary Staff Marie C.Capita Phone Number 239.867.4121 Contact Agenda Date Item was November 13,2012 Agenda Item Number 14.B.7 ✓ Approved by the BCC Type of Document Number of Original 2 Attached Supplemental Grant Documents Documents Attached 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. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency.(All documents to be Yes signed by the Chairman,with the exception of most letters,must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the County Attorney.This includes signature pages from ordinances, resolutions,etc.signed by the County Attorney's Office and signature pages from contracts, agreements,etc.that have been fully executed by all parties except the BCC Chairman and Clerk to the Board and possibly State Officials.) 2. All handwritten strike-through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board 3. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the Yes document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable. 4. "Sign here"tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's Yes signature and initials are required. 5. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip /'f should be provided to Ian Mitchell in the BCC office within 24 hours of BCC approval. 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! 6. Return 1 fully executed copy to Marie C.Capita Y I:Forms/County Forms/BCC Fors/Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04 148 Patricia L. Morgan From: Patricia L. Morgan Sent: Friday,June 14, 2013 4:48 PM To: 'BelpedioJennifer Subject: RE:Item#14B7 11/13/2012 Tracking: Recipient Delivery 'BelpedioJennifer' Delivered:6/14/2013 4:48 PM Jennifer, Yes,you can tell Dinny to drop them by when they are ready.The document was approved back in November 2012 and I think Ann said that the application had a 6-month timeframe to work in (which would have expired last month—must have had some issues to deal with). If you feel that it is okay for a person that wasn't a commissioner at the time to sign off on the document, then I will go with your legal opinion. I would have had Commissioner Fiala sign the document since she was the Chairman at the time and she was on the Board of Commissioners/CRA. Thank you for the follow-up. Trish Trish Morgan, BMR Director Clerk of the Circuit Court&VAB Minutes and Records Department (239)252-8399 Phone (239)252-8408 Fax patricia.morganc collierclerk.com From: BelpedioJennifer [mailto:JenniferBelpedio@ colliergov.net] Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 3:44 PM To: Patricia L. Morgan Subject: FW: Item #14B7 11/13/2012 Trish, The below e-mail came back as undeliverable. I sent it to the wrong e-mail address. Have a good weekend! Thank you, JeAt.44.i.fe,s- A. 8apeolso- Assistant County Attorney Collier County, Florida Office: 239-252-5709 1 14B 714 From: BelpedioJennifer Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 3:43 PM To: 'MorganTrish' Cc: 'Martha S. Vergara'; CapitaMarie Subject: FW: Item #14B7 11/13/2012 Trish, It is legally appropriate for Commissioner Nance to sign the documents as the CRA Chair even if he was not sitting on the CRA/BCC when the item was approved. I recommend that Marie include in her transmittal cover letter to the USDA that Commissioner Nance is currently the Chair of the CRA. Is it okay for Dinny to drop the documents back to you this afternoon? Marie needs to get them in the mail on Monday in order to meet submittal deadlines. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. JeA+wtii fe i- A. 6e l eol i,o- Assistant County Attorney Collier County, Florida Office: 239-252-5709 From: Patricia L. Morgan [mailto:patricia.morgan@collierclerk.com] Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 2:11 PM To: NeetVirginia Cc: AllenDebbie Subject: Item #14B7 11/13/2012 Dinny, Jim Flanigan just brought up Item#14B7 from November 13, 2012 after Commissioner Nance signed it. I am sending Martha up with it as I am a little concerned about the documents and Commissioner Nance wasn't on the Commission at the time but has already signed it. Please review and let us know if it is okay to further process. Thank you, Trish Please visit us on the web at www.collierclerk.com This electronic communication is confidential and may contain privileged information intended solely for the named addressee(s).It may not be used or disclosed except for the purpose for which it has been sent.If you are not the intended recipient,you must not copy,distribute or take any action induced by or in reliance on information contained in this message. Unless expressly stated, opinions in this message are those of the individual sender and not of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Collier County. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the Clerk's Office by emailing helpdesk©collierclerk.com 2 14 Es j USDA United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development June 10, 2013 North Ft Myers Sub-Office 3434 Hancock Bridge Tim Nance Pkwy,Ste 209-A Collier County Board of County Commissioners North Ft Myers FL Community Redevelopment Agency - Immokalee 33903-7005 1320 North 15th Street Voice 239.997.7331 Immokalee FL 34142 Fax 239.997.1425 RE: Immokalee Business Development Center Feasibility Study - $35,000 Dear Mr. Nance: LETTER OF CONDITIONS This letter establishes conditions which must be understood and agreed to by you before further consideration may be given to the application. Any changes in project cost, source of funds, scope of services, or any other significant changes in the project or applicant must be reported to and approved by Rural Development (RD) by written amendment to this letter. Any changes not approved by RD shall be cause for discontinuing processing of the application. This letter is not to be considered as grant approval or as a representation as to the availability of funds. The docket may be completed on the basis of a Rural Development, Rural Business Enterprise Grant not to exceed $35,000. By accepting this Letter of Conditions, the signatory, a corporation, attests that NON-PROFIT CORPORATION has not been convicted of a felony criminal violation under Federal law in the 24 months preceding the date of signature, nor has any officers or executive director of NON-PROFIT CORPORATION been convicted of a felony criminal violation under Federal law in the 24 months preceding the date of signature. By accepting this Letter of Conditions, the signatory, a corporation, attests that NON-PROFIT CORPORATION does not have any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination,complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form,found online at http://www.ascr.usda.govlcomplaint_filing_cust.html,or at any USDA office,or call(866)632-9992 to request the form.You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture,Director,Office of Adjudication,1400 Independence Avenue,S.W.,Washington,D.C.20250-9410,by fax(202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake @usda.gov. 148 2 Collier County Board of County Commissioners Community Redevelopment Agency— Immokalee Page 2 Please complete and return the attached Form RD 1942-46, "Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions," if you desire that further consideration be given your application. If the conditions set forth in this letter are not met within 45 days from the date hereof, Rural Development (RD) reserves the right to discontinue the processing of the application. The grantee certifies that the project and/or technical assistance provided is benefiting rural areas and small and emerging businesses as defined in RD Instruction 1942-G. You, as the recipient, must maintain the currency of your information in the SAM until you submit the final financial report required under this award and all grant funds under this award have been disbursed or de-obligated, whichever is later. This requires that you review and update the information at least annually after the initial registration, and more frequently if required by changes in your information or another award term. Applicant agrees to comply with RD Instruction 1942-G, Attachment 1, Section B. The applicant will comply with all the covenants of this attachment including the maintenance of Financial Management Systems provided therein. The grantee must certify at least 51% of the outstanding interest in the project has membership or is owned by those who are either citizens of the United States or reside in the United States after being legally admitted for permanent residence. Applicant Contribution Prior to commencement of construction or closing of grant grantee will provide certification that no funds will be contributed by the grantee to this project. All funds from other sources (the grantee or other contribution, in-kind contributions, etc) will be utilized simultaneously with or before RD grant funds. Form Requirements The grantee must agree to comply with the requirements of Form RD 400-1, "Equal Opportunity Agreement" and Form RD 400-4, "Assurance Agreement." These agreements must be approved by the governing body and executed before grant approval. All forms needed for required RD reports will be furnished by this office. 148 7 ,4 3 Collier County Board of County Commissioners Community Redevelopment Agency— Immokalee Page 3 Federal Requirements Facilities financed with RD grant funds and which are accessible to the public or in which physically handicapped persons may be employed must be developed in compliance with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. Under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, (29 U.S.C. 794), no handicapped individual in the United States shall solely by reason of their handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving RD financial assistance. The project will be in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The project must be in compliance with Executive Order 11988 "Floodplain Management" and Executive Order 11990 "Protection of Wetlands." The grant is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any amendments. Title VI states that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. The project must comply with the requirements set forth in Title 7, Subtitle A, Part 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act). The grantee will need to provide evidence of compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local requirements. Other Project/Fund Requirements You, as the recipient, must maintain the currency of your information in the Central Contractor Registration and Universal Identifier Requirement (CCR) until you submit the final financial report required under this award and all grant funds under this award have been disbursed or de-obligated, whichever is later. This requires that you review and update the information at least annually after the initial registration, and more frequently if required by changes in your information or another award term. If final eligible costs of the project are less than the estimated costs at the time of project approval, proportionate reductions will be made of the Federal share of the project cost. Any excess funds above those funds permitted for allowable grant purposes will be refunded by the grantee. RD may also recover amounts which by subsequent investigation are found to have been improperly spent by the grantee. 148 ? 4 Collier County Board of County Commissioners Community Redevelopment Agency— Immokalee Page 4 In the event that the work intended to be financed by the grant shall not have been completed or committed by contract within twelve (12) months after the date hereof, Rural Development reserves the right to terminate the grant and all obligations thereunder. It is imperative that the grantee establish and maintain adequate business management practices through a system of records, reports and audits which will assist the governing body in making effective decisions and thus help to insure a successful operation. Prior to grant closing the grantee will enter into a contract with a qualified auditor to conduct the annual audit in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). These requirements only apply to the years in which grant funds are received. In addition, the audits are also to be performed in accordance with various Office of Management and Budget (OBM) circulars and RD requirements. RD must approve the Authority's accounting and financial reporting system prior to grant closing or commencing construction, which ever occurs first. On or before date of grant closing, compliance with the provisions of the RD's closing instructions will be required. Grant Closing RD must insist on the following at grant closing: a. A certification from the grantee's attorney of the applicant's continued existence as a public body/non profit corporation on the date of grant closing. Fund Disbursement Grant funds will be disbursed by Rural Development on a reimbursement basis. Request should not exceed one advance every 30 days. The financial management system of the recipient organization shall provide for effective control and accountability of all funds, property and other assets. 1. As needed, but not more frequently than one every 30 days, an original and one copy of Form SF 270, "Request for Advance or Reimbursement", may be submitted to Rural Development. Recipient's requests for advance shall not be made in excess of reasonable outlays for the month covered. 2. Grantee shall provide satisfactory evidence to Rural Development that all Officers of Grantee organization authorized to receive and/or disburse Federal Funds are covered by such bonding and/or insurance requirements as are normally required by the Grantee. 148 7 i'‘ 1 5 Collier County Board of County Commissioners Community Redevelopment Agency— Immokalee Page 5 3. Within 60 days after the final expenditure of grant funds, the grantee will provide a report to allow RD to determine that grant funds have been used in compliance with the proposal, and any applicable laws and regulations, and the grant agreement. Reporting Requirements Form SF- 425, "Financial Status Report," and Form SF-PPR Project Performance Activity Report will be required of the grantee on a quarterly basis (due 30 days after the end of the quarter (Dec 31st, March 31st June 30th & Sept 30th). A final Project Performance Report will be required with the last SF-425 and is due 90 days after grant close out when all the work has been completed. The final report may serve as the last quarterly report. Grantees shall constantly monitor performance to ensure that time schedules are being met, project work by time periods are being accomplished, and other performance objectives are being achieved. Grant Close Out RD must insist on the following at grant out: a. An affidavit by the contractor preparing the feasibility study that he has been paid-in- full in accordance with the terms of the contract, and that he has paid all subcontractors, if applicable. If the applicant decides to accept RD services under the above conditions, we will take the necessary steps to complete processing of the grant. Sincerely, Ci I; i c 1 () MICHAEL T. BOTELHO - IP' Area Director MTB/ckg Enclosures 14 a ' USDA FORM APPROVED Form RD 1940-1 REQUEST FOR OBLIGATION OF FUNDS OMB No.0570-0061 (Rev.06-10) OMB No.0570-0062 INSTRUCTIONS-TYPE IN CAPITALIZED ELITE TYPE IN SPACES MARKED( ) Complete Items 1 through 29 and applicable Items 30 through 34.See FMI. 1.CASE NUMBER LOAN NUMBER FISCAL YEAR ST CO BORROWER ID - 09-011-596000558 2013 2.BORROWER NAME 3.NUMBER NAME FIELDS Community Redevelopment Agency 31 (I,2,or3 from Item 2) 4.STATE NAME 1320 N 15th Street Florida 5.COUNTY NAME Immokalee FL 34142 Collier GENERAL BORROWER/LOAN INFORMATION 6.RACE/ETHNIC 7.TYPE OF APPLICANT 8.COLLATERAL CODE 9.EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION INDIVIDUAL 7-ORG.OF FARMERS 1-REAL ESTATE 4-MACHINERY ONLY RELATIONSHIP CODE 7-NONPROFIT-SECULAR 2-PARTNERSHIP SECURED 5-LIVESTOCK ONLY 1-EMPLOYEE 8-NONPROFIT-FAITH BASED 2-REAL ESTATE 6-CROPS ONLY 1 -WHITE 4-HISPANIC 3-CORPORATION 2-MEMBER OF FAMILY 9-INDIAN TRIBE 4-PUBLIC BODY AND CHATTEL 7-SECURED BY 3_CLOSE RELATIVE 2-BLACK 5-A/PI 5-PUBLIC OF 10-PUBLIC COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 13_NOTE ONLY OR BONDS 3-AI/AN 4 I FARMERS 11-OTHER CHATTEL ONLY 8-RLFACCT 4-ASSOC. 10.SEX CODE 4-ORGIAN.MALEOWNED 11.MARITAL STATUS 12.VETERAN CODE 13.CREDIT REPORT 61 i-MALE 5-ORGAN FEMALE OWNED 1-MARRIED 3-UNMARRIED(INCLUDES 2-NOS I 1-NOS 2-FEMALE 6-PUBLIC BODY I 2-SEPARATED WIDOWED/DIVORCED) 14.DIRECT PAYMENT 15.TYPE OF PAYMENT 16.FEE INSPECTION 1-MONTHLY 3-SEMI-ANNUALLY 1-YES I (See FMI) 12-ANNUALLY 4-QUARTERLY 12-NO 17.COMMUNITY SIZE 18.USE SE OF FUNDS CODE I1-10 000 OR LESS (FOR SFH AND (See FMI) 2-OVER 10000 HPG ONLY) COMPLETE FOR OBLIGATION OF FUNDS 19.TYPE OF 20.PURPOSE CODE 21.SOURCE OF FUNDS 22.TYPE OF ACTION ASSISTANCE 1-OBLIGATION ONLY 081 (See FMI) I 2I 1 13-OBLIGATION/CHECK ON OF OBLREQUEST IGATION 23.TYPE OF SUBMISSION 24.AMOUNT OF LOAN 25.AMOUNT OF GRANT 1-INITIAL 1 I 2-SUBSEQUENT $0.00 $3 5,0 0 0.0 0 26.AMOUNT OF 27.DATE OF 28.INTEREST RATE 29.REPAYMENT TERMS IMMEDIATE ADVANCE APPROVAL MO DAY YR 0 % 0 I COMPLETE FOR COMMUNITY PROGRAM AND CERTAIN MULTIPLE-FAMILY HOUSING LOANS 30.PROFIT TYPE z-uMITeDPROFIr 1-FULL PROFIT 3-NONPROFIT COMPLETE FOR EM LOANS ONLY COMPLETE FOR CREDIT SALE-ASSUMPTION 31.DISASTER DESIGNATION NUMBER 32.TYPE OF SALE 2-ASSUMPTION ONLY 4-ASSUMPTION 00TH (See FMI) I 1-CREDIT SALE ONLY 3-CREDIT SALE WITH SUBSEQUENT LOAN SUBSEQUENT LOAN FINANCE OFFICE USE ONLY COMPLETE FOR FP LOANS ONLY 33.OBLIGATION DATE 34.BEGINNING FARMER/RANCHER MO DA YR I (See FMI) If the decision contained above in this font:results in denial,reduction or cancellation of USDA assistance,you may appeal this decision and have a hearing or you may request a review in lieu of a hearing, Please use the form we have included for this propose. Position 2 ORIGINAL-Borrower's Case Folder COPY 1-Finance Office COPY 2-Applicant/Lender COPY 3-State Office According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,an a ency ma not conduct or sponsor,and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0570-0061 and 0570-0062. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 15 minutes per response,including the time fbr reviewing instructions,searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information. 14B 7 I 101, CERTIFICATION APPROVAL For All Farmers Programs EM,OL,FO,and SW Loans This loan is approved subject to the availability of funds.If this loan does not close for any reason within 90 days from the date of approval on this document,the approval official will request updated eligibility information.The undersigned loan applicant agrees that the approval official will have 14 working days to review any updated information prior to submitting this document for obligation of funds.If there have been significant changes that may affect eligibility,a decision as to eligibility and feasibility will be made within 30 days from the time the applicant provides the necessary information. If this is a loan approval for which a lien and/or title search is necessary,the undersigned applicant agrees that the 15-working-day loan closing requirement may be exceeded for the purposes of the applicant's legal representative completing title work and completing loan closing. 35. COMMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL See attached "Exhibit A" See attached 1942-G, Attachment 1, Section B 36. I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am unable to obtain sufficient credit elsewhere to finance my actual needs at reasonable rates and terms,taking into consideration prevailing private and cooperative rates and terms in or near my community for loans for similar purposes and periods of time.I agree to use the sum specified herein,subject to and in accordance with regulations applicable to the type of assistance indicated above,and request payment of such sum.I agree to report to USDA any material adverse changes,financial or otherwise,that occur prior to loan closing.I certify that no part of the sum specified herein has been received.I have reviewed the loan approval requirements and comments associated with this loan request and agree to comply with these provisions. (For FP loans at eligible teens only)If this loan is approved,I elect the interest rate to be charged on my loan to be the lower of the interest rate in effect at the time of loan approval or loan closing.If I check"NO",the interest rate charged on my loan will be the rate specified in Item 28 of this form. YES NO WARNING: Whoever,in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and willfully falsifies,conceals or covers up by any trick,scheme,or device a material fact,or makes any false,fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations,or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any false,fictitious or fraudulent statement or entry,shall be fined under this title r' ri ne ppt more than five years,or both." Date // 20 �3 r Ge_ & I/l//3 l . -Se ' TL"M .y am- G'Us�ar�2 � (Signature of Applicant) Date , 20 (Signature of Co Applicant) 37. I HEREBY CERTIFY that all of the committee and administrative determinations and certifications required by regulations prerequisite to providing assistance of the type indicated above have been made and that evidence thereof is in the docket,and that all requirements of pertinent regulations have been complied with.I hereby approve the above-described assistance in the amount set forth above,and by this document,subject to the availability of funds,the Government agrees to advance such amount to the applicant for the purpose of and subject to the availability prescribed by regulations applicable to this type of assistance. Approved as to form and legality (Signature of Approving Official) Typed or Printed Name: Richard A. Machek stain County Attorney , Date Approved: Title: State Direcotor `J'41Y !'Cj,, 38. TO THE APPLICANT:As of this date ,this is notice that ypurrianli,ca' for iniocia assistance from the USDA has been approved,as indicated above,subject to the availability of fun- pe 'conditio *tared by the USDA.If you have any questions contact the appropriate USDA Servicing Office C ;, ' .. "Pit' 4;71 if' as to Chairman's Y u signa ure_on y., 1497 7 This form is available electronically. Form Approved—OMB No. 0505-0025 Expiration Date: 12/31/2012 AD-3031 U.S.Department of Agriculture ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS FOR CORPORATE APPLICANTS NOTE: The following statement is made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974(5 USC 55a—as amended). The authority for requesting the following information for USDA agencies and offices is in sections 738 and 739 of the Agriculture,Rural Development,Food and Drug Administration,and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012,P.L. 112-55,and subsequent similar provisions. The information will be used to document compliance with appropriations restrictions. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 an agency may not conduct or sponsor,and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number of this information collection is 0505-0025. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 3 minutes per response,including the time for reviewing instructions,searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information. The provisions of appropriate criminal and civil fraud,privacy,and other statutes may be applicable to the information provided. This award is subject to the provisions contained in the Agriculture,Rural Development,Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012,P.L. 112-55, Division A, Sections 738 and 739 for USDA agencies and offices(except Forest Service)regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies. Accordingly, by accepting this award the recipient acknowledges that it: (1)does not have a tax delinquency, meaning that it is not subject to any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, and(2)has not been convicted(or had an officer or agent acting on its behalf convicted)of a felony criminal violation under any Federal or State law within 24 months preceding the award,unless a suspending and debarring official of the United States Department of Agriculture has considered suspension or debarment of the recipient corporation, or such officer or agent,based on these convictions and/or tax delinquencies and determined that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. If the recipient fails to comply with these provisions,the agency will annul this agreement and may recover any funds the recipient has expended in violation of sections, 738 and 739. a7 41/1//3 APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE(BY) C ")// TITLE/RELATIONSHIP OF THE INDIVIDUAL IF SIGNING IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY �OcGzC-�? Couyvr71 80 /) Ot= C.es U/v ry BUSINESS NAME 24)M/4 1._ "D>'(.Ie L 7/% DATE SIGNED(MI DD-Y�i3 -DD-YYYY) The U.S.Department of Agriculture(USDA)prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race,color,national origin,age,disability,and where applicable,sex,marital status,familial status,parental status,religion,sexual orientation,political beliefs,genetic information,reprisal,or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information(Braille,large print,audiotape,etc.)should contact USDA's TARGET Center at(202)720-2600(vpice ao,q,TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination,write to USDA,Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence A.veeug,r$.W.,_Stop 9410, Washington,DC 20250-9410,or call toll-free at(866)632-9992(English)or(800)877-8339(TDD)or(866)377-8642(English Federd); tay)dr r ,845-6136(Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Pn r AittST xIE�- Approved as to fonn and legality DWIGHT E., BRBGK. 4 Atte5ra '(11: Assistant County A rney g 0 l�; 5 signstute only. 14B 1;.'.1 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 8 (Revision 2) M. Grant cancellation. Grants may be cancelled by the grant approval official by use of Form RD 1940-10, "Cancellation of U.S. Treasury Check and/or Obligation." The State Director will notify the applicant by letter that the grant has been cancelled. A copy of the letter will be sent to the applicant's attorney and engineer and to the Regional Attorney, OGC, if the Regional Attorney has been involved. N. Grant servicing. Grants will be serviced in accordance with Subpart E of Part 1951 of this chapter. 0. Subsequent grants. Subsequent grants will be processed in accordance with the requirements set forth in this subpart. Section B III. Responsibilities of the Grantee This section contains information regarding the responsibilities of the grantee for receipt of monies under the RBE/television demonstration grant program. This section shall become a permanent attachment to Form RD 1940-1 as outlined in Section A, paragraph II. H. of this Attachment. These requirements do not supersede the requirement for receipt of Federal funds as stated in Parts 3015, 3016, and 3019 of the Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations; however, specific areas related to the RBE/television demonstration grant program are cited below. (Revised 07-16-03, PN 361. ) Grantee agrees to: A. Comply with property management standards established by 7 CFR Parts 3015, 3016, and 3019 for real and personal property. "Personal property" means property of any kind except real property. It may be tangible - having physical existence - or intangible - having no physical existence; such as patents, inventions, and copyrights. "Nonexpendable personal property" means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than 1 year and an acquisition cost of $300 or more per unit. A grantee may use its own definition of nonexpendable personal property provided that such definition would at least include all tangible personal property as defined above. "Expendable personal property" refers to all tangible personal property other than nonexpendable property. When real property or nonexpendable property is acquired by a grantee with project funds, title shall not be taken by the Federal Government but shall be vested in the grantee subject to the following conditions: (Revised 07-16-03, PN 361. ) 14B 7r$ RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 8A (Added 07-17-02, PN 348) 1. Right to transfer title. For items of real or nonexpendable personal property having a unit acquisition cost of $1,000 or more, the Agency may reserve the right to transfer the title to the Federal Government or to a third party named by the Federal Government when such third party is otherwise eligible under existing statutes. Such reservation shall be subject to the following standards: a. The property shall be appropriately identified in the grant or otherwise made known to the grantee in writing. b. The Agency shall issue disposition instructions within 120 calendar days after the end of the Federal support of the project for which it was acquired. If the Agency fails to issue disposition instructions within the 120 calendar day period, the grantee shall apply the standards of Section B, paragraphs III. A. 2. and 3. of this Attachment. c. When the Agency exercises its right to take title, the personal property shall be subject to the provisions for federally owned nonexpendable property discussed in Section B, paragraphs III. A. 2. and 3. of this Attachment. (08-20-92) SPECIAL PN 14B7 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 9 d. When title is transferred either to the Federal Government or to a third party and the grantee is instructed to ship the property elsewhere, the grantee shall be reimbursed by the benefiting Federal agency with an amount which is computed by applying the percentage of the grantee participation in the cost of the original grant project or program to the current fair market value of the property, plus any reasonable shipping or interim storage costs incurred. 2. Use of other real or nonexpendable personal property for which the grantee has title. a. The grantee shall use the property in the project or program for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal funds. When it is no longer needed for the original project or program, the grantee shall use the property in connection with its other federally sponsored activities in the following order of priority: i. Activities sponsored by Rural Development. ii. Activities sponsored by other Federal agencies. b. Shared use. During the time that nonexpendable personal property is held for use on the project or program for which it was acquired, the grantee shall make it available for use on other projects or programs if such other use will not interfere with the work on the project or program for which the property was originally acquired. First preference for such other use shall be given to projects or programs sponsored by Rural Development; second preference shall be given to projects or programs sponsored by other Federal agencies. If the property is owned by the Federal Government, use for other activities not sponsored by the Federal Government shall be permissible if authorized by Rural Development. User charges should be considered, if appropriate. 3. Disposition of real or nonexpendable personal property. When the grantee no longer needs the property as provided in Section B, paragraph III A 2 of this Attachment, the property may be used for other activities in accordance with the following standards: a. Personal property with a unit acquisition cost of less than $1,000. The grantee may use the property for other activities without reimbursement to the Federal Government or sell the property and retain the proceeds. (08-20-92) SPECIAL PN 14B7 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 10 b. Real or nonexpendable personal property with a unit acquisition cost of $1,000 or more. The grantee may retain the property for other use provided that compensation is made to Rural Development or its successor. The amounts of compensation shall be computed by applying the percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the original project or program to current fair market value of the property. If the grantee has no need for the property and the property has further use value, the grantee shall request disposition instructions from the original grantor agency. c. Rural Development shall determine whether the property can be used to meet the agency's requirements. If no need exists within Rural Development, the General Services Administration's Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) will be used by Rural Development to determine whether a need for the property exists in other Federal agencies. Rural Development shall issue instructions to the grantee no later than 120 days after the grantee request and the following procedures shall govern: i. If so instructed, or if disposition instructions are not issued within 120 calendar days after the grantee's request, the grantee shall sell the property and reimburse Rural Development an amount computed by applying to the original project or program. However, the grantee shall be permitted to deduct and retain from the Federal share $100 or 10 percent of the proceeds, whichever is greater, for the grantee's selling and handling expenses. ii. If the grantee is instructed to dispose of the property other than as described in Section B, paragraphs III A 2 and 3 of this Attachment, the grantee shall be reimbursed by Rural Development for such costs incurred in its disposition. iii. Property management standards for nonexpendable personal property. The grantee's property management standards for nonexpendable personal property shall include the following procedural requirements:llll a. Property records shall be maintained accurately and shall include: i. A description of the property. ii. Manufacturer's serial number, model number, Federal stock number, national stock number, or other identification number. 14B7 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 11 iii. Sources of the property including grant or other a agreement number. iv. Whether title vests in the grantee or the Federal Government. v. Acquisition date (or date received, if the property was furnished by the Federal Government) and cost. vi. Percentage (at the end of the budget year) of Federal participation in the cost of the project or program for which the property was acquired. (Not applicable to property furnished by the Federal Government) . vii. Location, use, and condition of the property and the date the information was reported. viii. Unit acquisition cost. ix. Ultimate disposition data, including date of disposal and sales price or the method used to determine current fair market value where a grantee compensates the Federal agency for its share. b. Property owned by the Federal Government must be marked to indicate Federal ownership. c. A physical inventory of property shall be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years. Any differences between quantities determined by the physical inspection and those shown in the accounting records shall be investigated to determine the causes of the difference. The grantee shall, in connection with the inventory, verify the existence, current utilization, and continued need for the property. (08-20-92) SPECIAL PN 1487 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 12 d. A control system shall be in effect to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or the theft of nonexpendable property shall be investigated and fully documented; if the property was owned by the Federal Government, the grantee shall promptly notify Rural Development. e. Adequate maintenance procedures shall be implemented to keep the property in good condition. f. Where the grantee is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures shall be established which would provide for completion to the extent practicable and result in the highest possible return. a. Expendable personal property shall vest in the grantee upon acquisition. If there is a residual inventory of such property exceeding $1, 000 in total aggregate fair market value, upon termination or completion of the grant and if the property is not needed for any other federally sponsored project or program, the grantee shall retain the property for use on nonfederally sponsored activities, or sell it, but must, in either case, compensate the Federal Government for its share. The amount of compensation shall be computed in the same manner as nonexpendable personal property. This Attachment covers the following described personal property and any additional property acquired wholly or in part with grant funds (use continuation sheets as necessary) : When real property is no longer needed as provided above, return all real property, furnished or purchased wholly with Federal grant funds to the grantor. In the case of property purchased in part with Federal grant funds, the grantee may be permitted to take title to the Federal interest therein upon compensating the Federal Government for its fair share of the property. The Federal share of the property shall be the amount computed by applying the percentage of the Federal participation in the total cost of the grant program for which the property was acquired to the current fair market value of the property. This Attachment covers the following described real property purchased/to be purchased wholly or in part with grant funds (use continuation sheets as necessary) : 14B ? RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 13 (Revision 1) B. Cause said program to be completed within the total sums available to it, including said grant, in accordance with the program plan and any necessary modifications thereof prepared by grantee and approved by grantor. C. Permit periodic inspection of the program operations by a representative of grantor. D. Make the program available to all persons in grantee's service area without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, physical or mental handicap who have also received Rural Development related assistance from the grantee. E. Not use grant funds to replace any financial support previously provided or assured from any other source. The grantee agrees that the general level of expenditure by the grantee for the benefit of program area and/or program covered by this attachment shall be maintained and not reduced as a result of the Federal share of funds received under this grant. F. No nonexpendable personal property to be owned or used by the borrower or its affiliate(s) for use other than the grant purposes will be acquired wholly or in part with grant funds. G. Use of the property including land, land improvement, structures, and appurtenances thereto, for authorized purposes of the grant as long as needed. The grantee shall obtain approval of the grantor before using the real property for other purposes when the grantee determines that the property is no longer needed for the original grant purposes. H. Provide financial management systems which will include: 1. Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each grant. Financial reporting will be on an accrual basis. 2. Records which identify adequately the source and application of funds for grant-supporting activities. Those records shall contain information pertaining to grant awards and authorizations, obligations, unobligated balances, assets, liabilities, outlays, and income. 3. Effective control over, and accountability for, all funds. Grantees shall adequately safeguard all such assets and shall ensure that they are used solely for authorized purposes. 4. Accounting records supported by source documentation. (08-20-92) SPECIAL PN 14B 7 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 14 (Revision 1) I. Retain financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the grant for a period of at least 3 years after grant closing except that the records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if audit findings have not been resolved. Microfilm copies may be substituted in lieu of original records. The grantor and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers, and records of the grantee governments which are pertinent to the specific grant program for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcripts. J. Provide information as requested by the grantor to determine the need for and complete any necessary environmental assessments or Environmental Impact Statements. K. Grantees expending $300,000 or more of Federal assistance in the year(s) that Agency grant funds are expended shall submit an audit in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 as codified in 7 CFR 3052. Grantees that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal award are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year except as noted in 7 CFR 3052.215 (a) , but records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the Federal agency, pass-through entity, and General Accounting Office. (Revised 07-17-02, PN 348. ) L. Provide grantor with such periodic reports as it may require and permit periodic inspection of its operations by a designated representative of the grantor. M. Not to encumber, transfer, or dispose of the property or any part thereof, furnished by the grantor or acquired wholly or in part with grantor funds without the written consent of the grantor except as provided in Section B, paragraph III. A. of this Attachment. N. Execute Form RD 400-1, Form RD 400-4, and any other agreements required by grantor to implement the civil rights requirements. If any such form has been executed by grantee as a result of a loan being made to grantee by grantor contemporaneously with the making of this grant, another form of the same type need not be executed in connection with this grant. 14B 7 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 14A (Added 07-17-02, PN 348) 0. In contracts in excess of $2,000 and in other contracts in excess of $2,500 which involve the employment of mechanics or laborers, to include a provision for compliance with Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-330) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR, Part 5) . Applies only where Davis Bacon requirements apply. P. Include in all contracts in excess of $100,000 a provision for compliance with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Clear Air Act of 1970. Violations shall be reported to the grantor and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency. (08-20-92) SPECIAL PN 1_ 4B 7 III RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 15 (Revision 1) Q. Upon any default under its representations or agreements set forth in this instrument, grantee, at the option and the demand of grantor, will, to the extent legally permissible, repay to grantor forthwith the original principal amount of the grant stated hereinabove, with interest equal to the rate of interest paid on U.S. 26-week Treasury Bills adjusted quarterly from the date of the default. The provisions of this Attachment may be enforced by grantor at its option and without regard to prior waivers by it of previous defaults of grantee, by judicial proceedings to require specific performance of the terms of this Attachment or by such other proceedings in law or equity, in either Federal or State courts as may be deemed necessary by grantor to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Attachment and the laws and regulations under which this grant is made. R. That no member of Congress shall be admitted to any share or part of this grant or any benefit that may rise therefrom; but this provision shall not be construed to bar as a contractor under the grant a publicly held corporation whose ownership might include a member of Congress. S. That all nonconfidential information resulting from its activities shall be made available to the general public on an equal basis. T. That the purpose and Scope of Work for which this grant is made shall not duplicate programs for which monies have been received, are committed, or are applied to from other sources, public or private. U. That grantee shall relinquish any and all copyrights and/or privileges to the materials developed under this grant, such material being the sole property of the Federal Government. In the event anything developed under this grant is published in whole or in part, the material shall contain notice and be identified by language to the following effect: "The material is the result of tax-supported research and as such is not copyrightable. It may be freely reprinted with the customary crediting of the source. " V. That the grantee shall abide by the policies promulgated in 7 CFR Parts 3015, 3016, and 3019 which provides standards for use by grantees in establishing procedures for the procurement of supplies, equipment, and other services with Federal grant funds. (Revised 07-16-03, PN 361. ) W. To the following termination provisions: (08-20-92) SPECIAL PN 14R 7 ill RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 16 (Revision 1) 1. Termination for cause: The grantor agency may terminate any grant in whole, or in part, at any time before the date of completion, whenever it is determined that the grantee has failed to comply with the conditions of the grant. The grantor agency shall promptly notify the grantee in writing of the determination and the reasons for termination, together with the effective date. 2. Termination for convenience: The grantor agency or grantee may terminate grants in whole, or in part, when both parties agree that the continuation of the program would not produce beneficial results commensurate with the further expenditure of funds. The two parties shall agree upon the termination conditions, including the effective date, and in the case of partial terminations, the portion to be terminated. The grantee shall not incur new obligations for the terminated portion after the effective date, and shall cancel as many outstanding obligations as possible. The grantor agency shall allow full credit to the grantee for the Federal share of the noncancelable obligations, properly incurred by the grantee prior to termination. X. That grantee will remit interest earned on grant funds deposited in an interest bearing account in accordance with 7 CFR Parts 3015, 3016, and 3019. (Revised 07-16-03, PN 361. ) 149 RD Instruction 1942-G Guide 2 Page 1 RESOLUTION Whereas the (ttrCR /V L) L) &)1./ Gefr,/,/i/rf$fG/2 (hereinafter called public body) desires to obtain financial assistance from the Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture, pursuant to Section 310 B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, for the purpose of providing (describe •rief1 the nature of the project I)611e21)P12 yr 6-1-866 (herein referred to as the facility) and as a condition to and in consideration of receiving financial assistance from the Rural Development this resolution is being adopted. Therefore, in consideration of the premises the public body agrees as follows: 1. No private business enterprises shall be allowed to use or occupy the facility if such use or occupancy would be calculated to, or is likely to, result in the transfer from one area to another of any employment or business activity provided by operations of the private business enterprises. This limitation shall not be construed to prohibit use and enjoyment of the facility by such private business entity through the establishment of a new branch, affiliate, or subsidiary if the establishment of such branch, affiliate, or subsidiary will not result in the increase in unemployment in the area of original location (or in any other area where such entity conducts business operations) , unless there is reason to believe that such branch, affiliate, or subsidiary is being established with the intention of closing down the operations of the existing business entity in the area of its original location (or in any other area where it conducts such operation) . 2. No private business enterprises shall be allowed to use or occupy the facilities if such use or occupancy would be calculated to, or is likely to, result in an increase in the production of goods, materials, or commodities, or the availability of services or facilities in the area, where there is not sufficient demand for such goods, materials, commodities, services or facilities to employ the sufficient capacity of existing competitive commercial or industrial enterprises, unless such financial or other assistance will not have an adverse affect upon existing competitive enterprises in the area. (04-28-99) PN 304 14B 7 '11 RD Instruction 1942-G Guide 2 Page 2 3. Prior to allowing the use or occupancy of the facilities by any private business enterprise, the public body shall clear such use or occupancy with the Manpower Administration, Department of Labor, Washington, DC, by submitting information required by the Department of Labor for certification under the Act. This information shall be submitted to Rural Development for transmittal to the Department of Labor. The public body agrees to make no final commitment with any private business enterprise regarding such use or occupancy if the Department of Labor issues a negative certification under the Act. The public body shall obtain prior clearance in this matter for a period of three years after the date of an affirmative certification by the Department of Labor on the application for financial assistance now pending before the Rural Development. This resolution shall be in force and effect immediately. v The voting was yeas S , nays , absent V 1/4) Cam. emu ./3Os b D/== COZA 11) / /+011444C.Sleiv. (Name of public body) by 6//11/3 (Name and Title) 00t,)4v,l4/2r++h1. 3 Certification I the undersigned as (Secretary) (Town Clerk) of the do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a meeting of duly called and held on the day of , and that such resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. Dated this day of (Seal) (Town Clerk) (Secretary) of oOo , t y r�r`tr BRoa CLERK Approved as to form and legality . (lb V. 0A1115 istant County A ey Position 3 Form RD 1942-46 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FORM APPROVED (Rev.6-10) RURAL DEVELOPMENT OMB NO.0575-0015 OMB NO.0570-0021 OMB NO.0570-0061 LETTER OF INTENT TO MEET CONDITIONS OMB NO.0570 0062 Date dej1i" TO:United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (Name of USDA Agency) 3434 Hancock Bridge Parkway, Suite 209-A North Ft. Myers FL 33903 (USDA Agency Office Address) We have reviewed and understand the conditions set forth in your letter dated 0 6-10-2 013 .It is our intent to meet all of them not later than 07-22-2013 Collier County BOCC - CRA/Immokalee (Na of cciialtio'n) 3 (! BY �G�' (o I � I ('!/jl/° /zJ (Title) Approved as to form and legality ssistant Coon ttomey ; C, .CIE�.wc may. r / t'rol,.l Att�St'as e to signatUT ,, „: 14B 7e4 Form RD 1940-1 RBEG Request for Obligation of Funds Exhibit A 1940-1, Request for Obligation of Funds, Exhibit A The Grantee understands the requirements for receipt of funds under the Rural Business Enterprise Grants&Television Demonstration Grant program.The Grantee assures and certifies that it is in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, Executive Orders and other generally applicable requirements, including those set out in Part 1942, Subpart G,Attachment 1, "General Requirements for the Administration of Rural Business Enterprise&Television Demonstration Grants,7 CFR, Part 3015 and Part 3016, including all revisions through the date of the grant approval and the "Letter of Conditions". °/(1 Initial Date M cP Approved as to form and legality A'i� .k' � SOPS. istent Coun 404 ttorney a , pttstt � J....tAr,d s�gna ` .. ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNA U4E **NEW** ROUTING SLIP 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. Route to Addressee(s)(List in routing order) Office Initials Date 1. 2. 3. County Attorney Office County Attorney Office 4. BCC Office Board of County /�e/x/13 Commissioners 5. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office Rm r111((3 lO 280A 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 Marie C.Capita Phone Number 239-269-9629 Contact/ Department Agenda Date Item was November 13,2012 Agenda Item Number 14.B.7 Approved by the BCC Type of Document Supplemental Grant documentation Number of Original 2 Attached Documents Attached PO number or account number if document is to be recorded INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST t'y/2_!-y fir 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? a %.CLB 2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, Gl,e) provide the Contact Information(Name;Agency;Address;Phone)on an attached shaft_ 3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be _� Q signed by the Chairman,with the exception of most letters,must be reviewed and signed C-P by the Office of the County Attorney. 4. All handwritten strike-through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's C L8 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 ;13 b4 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 signature and initials are required. 7. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip 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 % l' i 3`I a.. and all changes made ,,,,, ff�� during the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County c }; Attorney's Office has reviewed the changes,if applicable. , 9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the ;f ; BCC,all changes directed by the BCC have been made,and the document is ready for the a k ' Chairman's signature. *44:4*, , C.La. �a�� �t�� e-�- ate- I:Forms/County Forms/BCC Forms/Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04,Revise 1.26.05,Revised .24.05;Revised 11/30/12 Gtr A all ll cuo , )0 t(Ar 1 14 B7 MEMO TO: Collier County Clerk of Court FROM: Marie C. Capita Immokalee CRA Date: June 20, 2013 Please mail one original copy of the attached document to the following address: Chris Goddard/Area Specialist Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture Florida& U.S. Virgin Islands 3434 Hancock Bridge Pkwy., Suite 209-A N Ft. Myers, FL 33903 If you need to contact the agency, below is the contact information: Phone: (239) 997-7331 ext. 113 /Fax: (239) 997-1425 Thank you 14nty of 001lier 14 B7 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Dwight E. Brock COLLIER COUNTY COURTHCSE Clerk of Courts 3315 TAMIAMI TRAIL=,.EAST ST 102 Accountant Clerk of Courts P.O. BOX 413044 Auditor NAPLES, FLORIDA 3401-3044 Custodian of County Funds July 1, 2013 Chris Goddard, Area Specialist Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture 3434 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, Suite 209-A North Fort Myers, FL 33903 Mr. Goddard, On behalf of Collier County Board of County Commissioners for Immokalee (Florida) Community Redevelopment Agency and at the request of Marie Capita, Manager for the Immokalee Business Development Center (please see attached) are original supplemental grant documents associated with the USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) Application approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners on November 13, 2012. If your office requires further information or you have questions, please feel free to contact me at 239-252-8406. Sincerely, DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK Ann Jennejohn, Deputy Clerk Phone - (239) 252-2646 Fax- (239) 252-2755 Website -www.collierclerk.com Email -collierclerk @collierclerk.com 1487 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 8 (Revision 2) M. Grant cancellation. Grants may be cancelled by the grant approval official by use of Form RD 1940-10, "Cancellation of U.S. Treasury Check and/or Obligation." The State Director will notify the applicant by letter that the grant has been cancelled. A copy of the letter will be sent to the applicant's attorney and engineer and to the Regional Attorney, OGC, if the Regional Attorney has been involved. N. Grant servicing. Grants will be serviced in accordance with Subpart E of Part 1951 of this chapter. 0. Subsequent grants. Subsequent grants will be processed in accordance with the requirements set forth in this subpart. Section B III. Responsibilities of the Grantee This section contains information regarding the responsibilities of the grantee for receipt of monies under the RBE/television demonstration grant program. This section shall become a permanent attachment to Form RD 1940-1 as outlined in Section A, paragraph II. H. of this Attachment. These requirements do not supersede the requirement for receipt of Federal funds as stated in Parts 3015, 3016, and 3019 of the Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations; however, specific areas related to the RBE/television demonstration grant program are cited below. (Revised 07-16-03, PN 361. ) Grantee agrees to: A. Comply with property management standards established by 7 CFR Parts 3015, 3016, and 3019 for real and personal property. "Personal property" means property of any kind except real property. It may be tangible - having physical existence - or intangible - having no physical existence; such as patents, inventions, and copyrights. "Nonexpendable personal property" means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than 1 year and an acquisition cost of $300 or more per unit. A grantee may use its own definition of nonexpendable personal property provided that such definition would at least include all tangible personal property as defined above. "Expendable personal property" refers to all tangible personal property other than nonexpendable property. When real property or nonexpendable property is acquired by a grantee with project funds, title shall not be taken by the Federal Government but shall be vested in the grantee subject to the following conditions: (Revised 07-16-03, PN 361. ) ATTEST: DWIGHT EV.BROCK,, CLERK Approved as to form and legality 4 I I sa \` ., rim < 440 r Assistant County Attorney arA 1111 Initial Date rQ 1 ignatiit;only' 14137 a RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 8A (Added 07-17-02, PN 348) 1. Right to transfer title. For items of real or nonexpendable personal property having a unit acquisition cost of $1,000 or more, the Agency may reserve the right to transfer the title to the Federal Government or to a third party named by the Federal Government when such third party is otherwise eligible under existing statutes. Such reservation shall be subject to the following standards: a. The property shall be appropriately identified in the grant or otherwise made known to the grantee in writing. b. The Agency shall issue disposition instructions within 120 calendar days after the end of the Federal support of the project for which it was acquired. If the Agency fails to issue disposition instructions within the 120 calendar day period, the grantee shall apply the standards of Section B, paragraphs III. A. 2. and 3. of this Attachment. c. When the Agency exercises its right to take title, the personal property shall be subject to the provisions for federally owned nonexpendable property discussed in Section B, paragraphs III. A. 2. and 3. of this Attachment. ATT&SYis I i 011iGHT .E E. lRoCK " CLERK Approved as to form and legality (08-20-92) SPECIAL PN V , . '400 Assi et nt County korney. ; ' 'es . oChairman ,s \iS ) ) signature only.. Initia \ Date 14Bi RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 9 d. When title is transferred either to the Federal Government or to a third party and the grantee is instructed to ship the property elsewhere, the grantee shall be reimbursed by the benefiting Federal agency with an amount which is computed by applying the percentage of the grantee participation in the cost of the original grant project or program to the current fair market value of the property, plus any reasonable shipping or interim storage costs incurred. 2. Use of other real or nonexpendable personal property for which the grantee has title. a. The grantee shall use the property in the project or program for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal funds. When it is no longer needed for the original project or program, the grantee shall use the property in connection with its other federally sponsored activities in the following order of priority: i. Activities sponsored by Rural Development. ii. Activities sponsored by other Federal agencies. b. Shared use. During the time that nonexpendable personal property is held for use on the project or program for which it was acquired, the grantee shall make it available for use on other projects or programs if such other use will not interfere with the work on the project or program for which the property was originally acquired. First preference for such other use shall be given to projects or programs sponsored by Rural Development; second preference shall be given to projects or programs sponsored by other Federal agencies. If the property is owned by the Federal Government, use for other activities not sponsored by the Federal Government shall be permissible if authorized by Rural Development. User charges should be considered, if appropriate. 3. Disposition of real or nonexpendable personal property. When the grantee no longer needs the property as provided in Section B, paragraph III A 2 of this Attachment, the property may be used for other activities in accordance with the following standards: a. Personal property with a unit;Acquisition cost of less than $1,000. The grantee ma i'se•;the-property for other activities without reimbursement to> the . 'ii al'Government or sell the property and retai " ecls DWIGHT E . BROCK, CLERK (08-20-92) SPECIAL PN [� Approved as to form and legality 1 1) Attest as to Chairman! Assistant county orney Initial Date ture only. 1487 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 10 b. Real or nonexpendable personal property with a unit acquisition cost of $1,000 or more. The grantee may retain the property for other use provided that compensation is made to Rural Development or its successor. The amounts of compensation shall be computed by applying the percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the original project or program to current fair market value of the property. If the grantee has no need for the property and the property has further use value, the grantee shall request disposition instructions from the original grantor agency. c. Rural Development shall determine whether the property can be used to meet the agency's requirements. If no need exists within Rural Development, the General Services Administration's Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) will be used by Rural Development to determine whether a need for the property exists in other Federal agencies. Rural Development shall issue instructions to the grantee no later than 120 days after the grantee request and the following procedures shall govern: i. If so instructed, or if disposition instructions are not issued within 120 calendar days after the grantee's request, the grantee shall sell the property and reimburse Rural Development an amount computed by applying to the original project or program. However, the grantee shall be permitted to deduct and retain from the Federal share $100 or 10 percent of the proceeds, whichever is greater, for the grantee's selling and handling expenses. ii. If the grantee is instructed to dispose of the property other than as described in Section B, paragraphs III A 2 and 3 of this Attachment, the grantee shall be reimbursed by Rural Development for such costs incurred in its disposition. iii. Property management standards for nonexpendable personal property. The grantee's property management standards for nonexpendable personal property shall include the following procedural requirements:1111 a. Property records shall be maintained accurately and shall include: ATTEST: . OMIGHT, E. 4 84b CLEN i. A description of the property. f ii. Manufacturer's serial number, model number, Federal stock number, national stock number, or AheStaili5"1- 14 other identification number. gjinature f1 l Approved as to form and legality Assistant County ttorney Initial 1 Date 14B2 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 11 iii. Sources of the property including grant or other a agreement number. iv. Whether title vests in the grantee or the Federal Government. v. Acquisition date (or date received, if the property was furnished by the Federal Government) and cost. vi. Percentage (at the end of the budget year) of Federal participation in the cost of the project or program for which the property was acquired. (Not applicable to property furnished by the Federal Government) . vii. Location, use, and condition of the property and the date the information was reported. viii. Unit acquisition cost. ix. Ultimate disposition data, including date of disposal and sales price or the method used to determine current fair market value where a grantee compensates the Federal agency for its share. b. Property owned by the Federal Government must be marked to indicate Federal ownership. c. A physical inventory of property shall be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years. Any differences between quantities determined by the physical inspection and those shown in the accounting records shall be investigated to determine the causes of the difference. The grantee shall, in connection with the inventory, verify the existence, current utilization, and continued need for the property. ATTEST, OT r Roc . CLERK M . Approved as to form and legality (08-20-92) SPECIAL PN 4 .,0! 4 Attest a signature only.� ,"0:n s Ck.A ' -' Assist:nt County rti� y / 13 Initial Date 10 I 1487 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 12 d. A control system shall be in effect to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or the theft of nonexpendable property shall be investigated and fully documented; if the property was owned by the Federal Government, the grantee shall promptly notify Rural Development. e. Adequate maintenance procedures shall be implemented to keep the property in good condition. f. Where the grantee is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures shall be established which would provide for completion to the extent practicable and result in the highest possible return. g. Expendable personal property shall vest in the grantee upon acquisition. If there is a residual inventory of such property exceeding $1,000 in total aggregate fair market value, upon termination or completion of the grant and if the property is not needed for any other federally sponsored project or program, the grantee shall retain the property for use on nonfederally sponsored activities, or sell it, but must, in either case, compensate the Federal Government for its share. The amount of compensation shall be computed in the same manner as nonexpendable personal property. This Attachment covers the following described personal property and any additional property acquired wholly or in part with grant funds (use continuation sheets as necessary) : When real property is no longer needed as provided above, return all real property, furnished or purchased wholly with Federal grant funds to the grantor. In the case of property purchased in part with Federal grant funds, the grantee may be permitted to take title to the Federal interest therein upon compensating the Federal Government for its fair share of the property. The Federal share of the property shall be the amount computed by applying the percentage of the Federal participation in the total cost of the grant program for which the property was acquired to the current fair market value of the property. This Attachment covers the following described real property purchased/to be purchased whoilX or in part with grant funds (use continuation sheets as necessary) Approved as to form and legality ATTEST • OWIGl1T'f 4,CLERK 1 ,'', ,. .: Assi ".nt County a erne Attest as Initial 1 Date signal 1 87 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 13 (Revision 1) B. Cause said program to be completed within the total sums available to it, including said grant, in accordance with the program plan and any necessary modifications thereof prepared by grantee and approved by grantor. C. Permit periodic inspection of the program operations by a representative of grantor. D. Make the program available to all persons in grantee's service area without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, physical or mental handicap who have also received Rural Development related assistance from the grantee. E. Not use grant funds to replace any financial support previously provided or assured from any other source. The grantee agrees that the general level of expenditure by the grantee for the benefit of program area and/or program covered by this attachment shall be maintained and not reduced as a result of the Federal share of funds received under this grant. F. No nonexpendable personal property to be owned or used by the borrower or its affiliate(s) for use other than the grant purposes will be acquired wholly or in part with grant funds. G. Use of the property including land, land improvement, structures, and appurtenances thereto, for authorized purposes of the grant as long as needed. The grantee shall obtain approval of the grantor before using the real property for other purposes when the grantee determines that the property is no longer needed for the original grant purposes. H. Provide financial management systems which will include: 1. Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each grant. Financial reporting will be on an accrual basis. 2. Records which identify adequately the source and application of funds for grant-supporting activities. Those records shall contain information pertaining to grant awards and authorizations, obligations, unobligated balances, assets, liabilities, outlays, and income. 3. Effective control over, and accountability for, all funds. Grantees shall adequately safellu44d 'Ell such assets and shall ensure that they are used solely'foz autrized purposes. 4. Accounting records A ed 'by "source documentation. (08-20-92) SPECIAL PN DWIGHT E. BROCK cum Approved as to form and legality • A':C stint Coup ttorney ' Initial' Date ti AtteS as to Chairman 44' signature only. 1467 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 14 (Revision 1) I. Retain financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the grant for a period of at least 3 years after grant closing except that the records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if audit findings have not been resolved. Microfilm copies may be substituted in lieu of original records. The grantor and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers, and records of the grantee governments which are pertinent to the specific grant program for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcripts. J. Provide information as requested by the grantor to determine the need for and complete any necessary environmental assessments or Environmental Impact Statements. K. Grantees expending $300,000 or more of Federal assistance in the year(s) that Agency grant funds are expended shall submit an audit in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 as codified in 7 CFR 3052. Grantees that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal award are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year except as noted in 7 CFR 3052.215(a) , but records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the Federal agency, pass-through entity, and General Accounting Office. (Revised 07-17-02, PN 348.) L. Provide grantor with such periodic reports as it may require and permit periodic inspection of its operations by a designated representative of the grantor. M. Not to encumber, transfer, or dispose of the property or any part thereof, furnished by the grantor or acquired wholly or in part with grantor funds without the written consent of the grantor except as provided in Section B, paragraph III. A. of this Attachment. N. Execute Form RD 400-1, Form RD 400-4, and any other agreements required by grantor to implement the civil rights requirements. If any such form has been executed by grantee as a result of a loan being made to grantee by grantor contemporaneously with the making of this grant, another form of the same type need not be executed in connection with this grant. ATTF I.; e DWIGIti r c(CIERX Approved as to form and legality Attest as to - .n s I signature on •�: , Initial Date sistant Co t� Attorney 1487 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 14A (Added 07-17-02, PN 348) 0. In contracts in excess of $2,000 and in other contracts in excess of $2,500 which involve the employment of mechanics or laborers, to include a provision for compliance with Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-330) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR, Part 5) . Applies only where Davis Bacon requirements apply. P. Include in all contracts in excess of $100,000 a provision for compliance with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Clear Air Act of 1970. Violations shall be reported to the grantor and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency. ATTEST: DWIGHT E. BROCk. CLEW Ad • . ... Ala!' I, Approved as to form and d legality -{Attest as t'' , airman's (08-20-92) SPECIAL PN �� sjgt ature only Assistant Coun.�� ttorney in Initial — Date 1497 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 15 (Revision 1) Q. Upon any default under its representations or agreements set forth in this instrument, grantee, at the option and the demand of grantor, will, to the extent legally permissible, repay to grantor forthwith the original principal amount of the grant stated hereinabove, with interest equal to the rate of interest paid on U.S. 26-week Treasury Bills adjusted quarterly from the date of the default. The provisions of this Attachment may be enforced by grantor at its option and without regard to prior waivers by it of previous defaults of grantee, by judicial proceedings to require specific performance of the terms of this Attachment or by such other proceedings in law or equity, in either Federal or State courts as may be deemed necessary by grantor to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Attachment and the laws and regulations under which this grant is made. R. That no member of Congress shall be admitted to any share or part of this grant or any benefit that may rise therefrom; but this provision shall not be construed to bar as a contractor under the grant a publicly held corporation whose ownership might include a member of Congress. S. That all nonconfidential information resulting from its activities shall be made available to the general public on an equal basis. T. That the purpose and Scope of Work for which this grant is made shall not duplicate programs for which monies have been received, are committed, or are applied to from other sources, public or private. U. That grantee shall relinquish any and all copyrights and/or privileges to the materials developed under this grant, such material being the sole property of the Federal Government. In the event anything developed under this grant is published in whole or in part, the material shall contain notice and be identified by language to the following effect: "The material is the result of tax-supported research and as such is not copyrightable. It may be freely reprinted with the customary crediting of the source." V. That the grantee shall abide by the policies promulgated in 7 CFR Parts 3015, 3016, and 3019 which provides standards for use by grantees in establishing procedures for the procurement of supplies, equipment, and other services with Federal grant funds. (Revised 07-16-03, PN 361. ) W. To the following termination provisions: r , Approved as to form and legality (08-20-92) SPECIAL PN ` . � , _ ty 3 _ ♦ ATTEST: Assistant County l�,orney / date la v5 OIt1 t E. S Initial l ( ROCS(. CLERK i sisic] a only. d �.. 1487 87 RD Instruction 1942-G Attachment 1 Page 16 (Revision 1) 1. Termination for cause: The grantor agency may terminate any grant in whole, or in part, at any time before the date of completion, whenever it is determined that the grantee has failed to comply with the conditions of the grant. The grantor agency shall promptly notify the grantee in writing of the determination and the reasons for termination, together with the effective date. 2. Termination for convenience: The grantor agency or grantee may terminate grants in whole, or in part, when both parties agree that the continuation of the program would not produce beneficial results commensurate with the further expenditure of funds. The two parties shall agree upon the termination conditions, including the effective date, and in the case of partial terminations, the portion to be terminated. The grantee shall not incur new obligations for the terminated portion after the effective date, and shall cancel as many outstanding obligations as possible. The grantor agency shall allow full credit to the grantee for the Federal share of the noncancelable obligations, properly incurred by the grantee prior to termination. X. That grantee will remit interest earned on grant funds deposited in an interest bearing account in accordance with 7 CFR Parts 3015, 3016, and 3019. (Revised 07-16-03, PN 361.) ATTEST: DWIGHT £....BRO ,, MEM( Aftot Approved as to form and legality Initial c Date Assistant County rney