Agenda 09/25/2018 Item #11C09/25/2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board direct the County Attorney to advertise and bring back for a
public hearing an ordinance which would create the Golden Gate City Economic Development
Zone.
OBJECTIVE: To provide enhanced opportunities for economic development and redevelopment within
the existing commercial areas within Golden Gate City.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County is expressly authorized under Section 125.045, Florida Statutes,
to “expend public funds for economic development activities, including, but not limited to, developing or
improving local infrastructure, issuing bonds to finance or refinance the cost of capital projects for
industrial or manufacturing plants, leasing or conveying real property, and making grants to private
enterprises for the expansion of businesses existing in the community or the attraction of new businesses
to the community.” In furtherance of this, the Board previously adopted Ordinance No. 2010-20
providing for the creation of Innovation Zones, specifically finding as follows:
“It is the policy of the Board to promote economic growth which results in high wage jobs and
helps diversify the economy of Collier County. To further this policy, it is the intent of the
Board to create a dedicated source of rev enue to fund an economic development program and
to advance economic development initiatives in zones of geographic concentration within the
unincorporated areas of the County. These zones, to be called Innovation Zones, will be
designated by the Board from time to time through the implementation of Economic
Development Plans adopted by resolution for each Innovation Zone.”
Due to the compelling need for redevelopment within the commercial areas of Golden Gate City,
Commissioner Burt Saunders initiated staff development of an ordinance for Board adoption which would
create the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone. The zone is comprised of the entirety of
Golden Gate City.
The proposed ordinance would create an Innovation Zone which is substantially identical to the
Innovation Zones contemplated by Ordinance No. 2010-20. The ordinance creates a Trust Fund that
works similar to a CRA, with tax increases over the base year being deposited into the Trust Fund. The
difference between this proposed ordinance and the Innovation Zones created under Ordinance No. 2010-
20 is that the proposed ordinance establishes the County Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2015 as a base
tax year instead of the following tax year as required by Ordinance No. 2010 -20. The reason is that the
Innovation Zone Ordinance contemplated unimproved land which would develop over time, while the
Golden Gate commercial district is largely built out and is in need of redevelopment. By using a prior
base tax year, funding would be accelerated.
The purpose of the Trust Fund is to implement an Economic Development Plan. The Plan is defined in
the ordinance as follows:
“The primary purpose of the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone is to attract and
retain qualified targeted industry business as defined by Florida Statute 288.106 and such
businesses or industries identified by the Board of County Commissioners. Trust funds may be
utilized in any lawful manner, including infrastructure required to serve new target businesses or
the expansion of an existing target business; payment of County Impact Fees to be paid by the
new target business or the expansion of an existing target business; and payment of building
permit fees or other County fees related to the construction of structures to serve the target
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business. In addition to this primary purpose, trust funds may be utilized in any lawful manner
which the Board of County Commissioners determines fosters economic development. Payment
of funds are purely discretionary, and must be approved in advance by the Board of County
Commissioners. All expenses must be fully documented in a manner acceptable to the County.
Priority of funding will be for the redevelopment and renewal of the commercial district along
Golden Gate Parkway, as graphically represented by Exhibit B.”
The Trust Fund is capped at $1,000,000 and is subject to annual appropriation by the County. Upon
termination of the Trust Fund any unspent and unencumbered proceeds reverts to the County’s General
Fund.
Lastly, the ordinance establishes a seven-member Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone
Advisory Board, whose members are to be representative of the residential, business and commercial
interests of the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone. Non-residential members of the
Advisory Board need not live within Golden Gate City, and upon recommendation of the
Commissioner of the District, may reside outside of Collier County. The function, powers and duties
of the Advisory Board is to aid and assist the Boar d of County Commissioners in carrying out the
purpose of the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone, including but not limited to advising and
assisting the Board of County Commissioners in the establishment, review and enhancement of policies
and programs to attract businesses or industries to the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone,
reviewing and making recommendations on applications for funding through the Trust Fund, as well as
handling any matters that may be assigned by the Board of County Commissioners.
FISCAL IMPACT: As is the case with other innovation zones established in the County, funding will
be in the form of a transfer from the General Fund and Unincorporated Area General Fund based upon the
adopted millage rate for the specific funding year applied to the calculated tax increment. The tax
increment will be calculated from data provided by the Property Appraiser's Office with the base tax year
proposed as tax year 2015 (FY 2016). Dollars generated within the district will be devoted to
improvements specific to the district. Of note, dollars earmarked toward all established CRA's and
Innovation Zones are directed away from general appropriations in the General Fund and Unincorporated
Area General Fund into restricted funds. For FY 2018 funding to all CRA's and Innovation Zones totaled
$4,989,701. The estimated cost of advertising is $350.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts associated with
this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board direct the County Attorney to advertise and bring back for a
public hearing an ordinance which would create the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone.
Prepared by: Sean Callahan, Executive Director Corporate Business Operations
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Golden Gate City Innovation Zone Ordinance (PDF)
2. Golden Gate City Redevelopment Map BW (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 11.C
Doc ID: 6721
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board direct the County Attorney to advertise and
bring back for a public hearing an ordinance which would create the Golden Gate City Economic
Development Zone. (Jace Kentner, Director, Office of Business & Economic Development)
Meeting Date: 09/25/2018
Prepared by:
Title: – County Manager's Office
Name: Sean Callahan
09/12/2018 5:25 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Manager – County Manager's Office
Name: Leo E. Ochs
09/12/2018 5:25 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Business and Economic Development Jace Kentner Additional Reviewer Completed 09/13/2018 1:25 PM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Additional Reviewer Completed 09/14/2018 7:54 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 09/14/2018 8:22 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 09/14/2018 11:26 AM
County Attorney's Office Emily Pepin CAO Preview Completed 09/14/2018 1:59 PM
Budget and Management Office Mark Isackson Additional Reviewer Completed 09/14/2018 2:47 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/18/2018 11:36 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/25/2018 9:00 AM
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018-_____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE GOLDEN GATE CITY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE; PROVIDING FOR THE CALCULATION
OF AN ANNUAL TAX INCREMENT AMOUNT WITHIN THIS DEVELOPMENT
ZONE; CREATING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND FOR THIS
DEVELOPMENT ZONE FOR THE TRANSFER AND MAINTENANCE OF SUCH
TAX INCREMENT AMOUNTS; AUTHORIZING THE PLEDGE AND
APPROPRIATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUNDS; SETTING
FORTH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THIS DEVELOPMENT
ZONE; CREATING AND SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES OF THE GOLDEN
GATE CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING
DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in addition to its broad home rule powers, Collier County is expressly authorized
under Section 125.045, Florida Statutes, to “expend public funds for economic development activities,
including, but not limited to, developing or improving local infrastructure, issuing bonds to finance or
refinance the cost of capital projects for industrial or manufacturing plants, leasing or conveying real
property, and making grants to private enterprises for the expansion of businesses existing in the community
or the attraction of new businesses to the community;” and
WHEREAS, Collier County previously adopted Ordinance No. 2010-20 providing for the creation
of Innovation Zones, specifically finding as follows:
“It is the policy of the Board to promote economic growth which results in high wage jobs and
helps diversify the economy of Collier County. To further this policy, it is the intent of the Board to cr eate
a dedicated source of revenue to fund an economic development program and to advance economic
development initiatives in zones of geographic concentration within the unincorporated areas of the
County. These zones, to be called Innovation Zones, will be designated by the Board from time to time
through the implementation of Economic Development Plans adopted by resolution for each Innovation
Zone;” and
WHEREAS, there is a compelling need for redevelopment within the commercial areas of Golden
Gate City, whose specific needs require an approach that is substantially similar to, but not identical with,
Innovation Zones as contemplated in Ordinance No. 2010-20; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the need to spur economic development in Golden Gate City, Collier
County has already taken over the water and sewer service for Golden Gate City in part to provide
commercial property owners a solution to development constraints caused by limited service; and
WHEREAS, Collier County wishes to continue to provide enhanced opportunities for economic
development and redevelopment within the existing commercial areas within Golden Gate City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER OUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
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Section One: Definitions and Findings
This Ordinance is intended to be a companion ordinance to Ordinance No. 2010-20, known as the
Collier County Innovation Zone Ordinance. Accordingly, the Board of County Commissioners hereby
adopts in full the definitions and findings set forth in Ordinance 2010-20, except for the Base Year
Assessment Roll, which is defined below, and as modified hereby incorporates such definitions and findings
as if specifically set forth below.
Section Two. Creation of the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone.
The Board of County Commissioners hereby creates the Golden Gate City Economic Development
Zone, which shall constitute the entirety of Golden Gate City, as graphically described in Exhibit A.
Section Three. Initial Tax Increment Year and Percentage.
For purposes of establishing the Base Year Assessment Roll, the base year shall be the last Collier
County Real Property Assessment Roll certified by the Property Appraiser for the County Fiscal Year
beginning October 1, 2015. Tax increments shall commence to be deposited into the Trust Fund with the
County Fiscal Year commencing on October 1, 2018, and funding shall continue through September 30,
2028, unless extended by majority vote of the Board by Resolution. The amount of the tax increment to be
deposited into the Trust Fund shall be equal to 100% of the amount based on the formula set forth in Section
4(B) of Collier County Ordinance No. 2010-20.
Section Four: Creation of an Economic Trust Fund.
The County hereby creates the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Trust Fund. The
tax increment shall be deposited into the trust fund and the trust fund proceeds shall be utilized to implement
the Economic Development Plan set forth in Section Five. The Trust Fund corpus will not exceed One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000) in any single fiscal year and is subject to annual appropriation by the County.
Up to 5% of the Trust Corpus shall be reserved as an annual administrative fee for the County. Upon
termination of the Trust Fund any unspent and unencumbered proceeds shall revert to the County’s General
Fund.
Section Five: Adoption of the Economic Development Plan.
The primary purpose of the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone is to attract and retain
qualified targeted industry business as defined by Florida Statute 288.106 and such businesses or industries
identified by the Board of County Commissioners. Trust funds may be utilized in any lawful manner,
including infrastructure required to serve new target businesses or the expansion of an existing target
business; payment of County Impact Fees to be paid by the new target business or the expansion of an
existing target business; and payment of building permit fees or other County fees related to the construction
of structures to serve the target business. In addition to this primary purpose, trust funds may be utilized in
any lawful manner which the Board of County Commissioners determines fosters economic development.
Payment of funds are purely discretionary, and must be approved in advance by the Board of County
Commissioners. All expenses must be fully documented in a manner acceptable to the County. Priority of
funding will be for the redevelopment and renewal of the commercial district along Golden Gate Parkway,
as graphically represented by Exhibit B.
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Section Six: Creation of Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board.
The Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board (hereinafter referred to as
the Advisory Board) is hereby established.
(a) Appointment and Composition. The Advisory Board shall be composed of seven (7) members
who are appointed by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners , and shall be representative of
the residential, business and commercial interests of the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone.
Non-residential members of the Advisory Board need not live within Golden Gate City, and upon
recommendation of the Commissioner of the District , may reside outside of Collier County. Members
of the Advisory Board shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of County
Commissioners.
(b) Terms of Office. The initial terms of office of the Advisory Board members shall be one year
for three members, and two years for four members, and each appointment or re-appointment thereafter
shall be for two years. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the Advisory Board shall be for the
remainder of the unexpired term of office.
(c) Removal from Office. Removal of members from the Advisory Board shall be in accordance
with the provisions of Collier County Ordinance No. 2001 -55, as it may be amended or by its successor
ordinance.
(d) Officer; Quorum; Rules of Procedure. Annually the members of the Advisory Board shall
elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among the members. The chairperson's and vice
chairperson's terms shall be for one year with eligibility for re-election by the members of the Advisory
Board. The presence of fifty-one percent (51%) of the current voting membership, but never less than
three total, shall constitute a quorum of the Advisory Board necessary to take action and transact business.
In addition, an affirmative vote of a simple majority sha ll be necessary in order to take official action.
Furthermore, by simple majority vote, but never with less than 5 members present, the Advisory Board
shall adopt rules of procedure for its meetings, and thereafter shall be governed by its Procedures, as
adopted and amended from time to time, subject to the approval of the Board of County Commissioners.
The Advisory Board shall keep a written record of meetings, resolutions, findings and determinations.
Copies of all Advisory Board minutes, resolutions, reports and exhibits shall be submitted to the Board
of County Commissioners. The Advisory Board meetings shall be open to the public and conducted in
the Sunshine.
(e) Reimbursement of Expenses. Members of the Advisory Board shall serve without
compensation, but shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in the
performance of their duties upon prior approval of the Board of County Commissioners.
(f) Functions, Powers and Duties of the Advisory Board. The function, powers and duties of the
Advisory Board shall be to aid and assist the Board of County Commissioners in carrying out the purpose
of the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone, including but not limited to advising and assisting
the Board of County Commissioners in the establishment, review and enhancement of policies and
programs to attract businesses or industries to the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone,
reviewing and making recommendations on applications for funding through the Trust Fund, as well as
handling any matters that may be assigned by the Board of County Commissioners.
(g) Duties of the County Manager's Office. The County Manager's Office will provide such
documentation, information, descriptions of procedures, secretarial supp ort and general assistance to the
Advisory Board as may be necessary for the Advisory Board to carry out its functions as set forth herein.
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Section Seven: Conflict and Severability.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other Ordinance of Collier County or other applicable
law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any court of competent jurisdiction holds any phrase or portion of
the Ordinance invalid or unconstitutional, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.
Section Eight: Inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and may be made a part of the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The section of the Ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered to
accomplish such, and the word “Ordinance" may be changed to "Section," "Article," or any other
appropriate word.
Section Nine: Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect upon filing with the Florida Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, this ____ day of June, 2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: ________________________ By: _____________________________
, Deputy Clerk Andy Solis, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
_______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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