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Agenda 10/14/2008 Item #16A 3Agenda item Igo. 16A3 October 14, 2008 Page 1 of 13 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approve the application by Milano Series International Products Ltd., for the Job Creation Investment Program and the Property Tax Stimulus Program OBJECTIVE: That the Board of County Commissioners approve the application by Milano Series International Products, Ltd. (Milano Series) for the Job Creation Investment Program and the Property Tax Stimulus Program. CONSIDERATIONS: On November 18, 2003, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopted Ordinance No. 2003 -60, which is Article III of Chapter 49 of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances (Code) which established the Job Creation Investment Program and Ordinance No. 2003- 62, which is Article IV of Chapter 49 of the Code, which established the Property Tax Stimulus Program. These programs are available to targeted high -wage companies that desire to relocate or expand within specified areas of Collier County and are designed to reduce the economic effects of relocation and/or expansion costs. The Programs have specific eligibility requirements including the number of full -time jobs to be created and retained, the average wage of the jobs, timing of the jobs being in place and the type of business being proposed. On July 8, 2008, Milano Series submitted an application to be considered for the Job Creation ... Investment Program and the Property Tax Stimulus Program. The project involves the relocation of the company's wholesale distribution center, research and development and corporate headquarters from Mt. Vernon, New York, to an existing site in northern Collier County. Milano Series International Products, Ltd.'s business is described as follows: "Milano Series is a privately held business that designs, produces and distributes durable goods such as in -home and office accessories arzd storage, various carr t�irrg totes for children and adults, and wood home f lrnishings. " Milano Series proposes to create twenty (20) new jobs in Collier County by September 30, 2012 at a minimum average wage of $58,157 which is 150% of the 2006 Collier County average wage. Based on Milano's commitment to create 20 jobs, the company is eligible for $20,000 in Job Creation funds to be paid over three years after the jobs have been created and verified. Milano Series is also requesting to participate in the State of Florida's Qualified Target Industry (QTI) Tax Refund Program which is a program that provides incentives for job creation and requires a $16,000 local match by Collier County to be paid over a 6 year period beginning in Fiscal Year 2012. The company's request to participate in the QTI Program is being placed on the same agenda date as this request under a separate agenda item. Agenda Item No. 1 GA3 October 14, 2003 Page 2 of 13 The following information has been provided regarding the categories and approximate salaries of the proposed new employees: Category Annualized Wage Percentage of Employees Management $63,972 66% Research and Development $53,341 18% Distribution Center Positions $46,525 16% In addition to the wage information above, Milano Series has also provided information related to the benefits provided to employees. The annualized average value of the benefits for each new job is approximately $6,945. The benefit package includes health insurance and yearly employee bonuses. Milano Series has also requested to participate in the Property Tax Stimulus Program. Based on the estimated property value of the building (including land) that the company is considering purchasing, The County portion of the ad valorem property taxes associated with Milano's request is estimated at approximately $13,087 per year. The actual dollar amount of the Property Tax Stimulus incentive award will be calculated after the participating company has paid its ad valorem taxes in full. Payment to Milano Series will be made only after the required jobs are in place and verified and written notice is transmitted to the County requesting an authorized payment equal to the amount of the County portion of the property's ad valorem taxes. This request, with the accompanying job creation confirmations, may be made annually for a period up to ten (10) years. The local Economic Incentive Programs as well as the State QTI Program are performance based. Companies must meet specific requirements including jobs created, wage criteria, etc. in order to become eligible to receive funds. FISCAL IMPACT: Job Creation: The applicant is eligible for $1,000 per newly created job, for a total of $20,000, to be paid over 3 years after the jobs are in place. All jobs will be created by September 1, 2011. Following creation of the specified jobs, the company may submit a request for funds to the County Manager (or his designee). The Job Creation payments will be paid at the beginning of the fiscal year following the date the newly created jobs are verified to be in place. This request will require the allocation of $6,666.66 per year, for three years, beginning in FY 2012, Propertv Tax Stimulus: The estimated incentive award associated with the Property Tax Stimulus Program is approximately $13,087 per year and may be requested annually for up to ten (10) years. This dollar amount is based upon an improved property value of $3.41 million, which may increase annually based upon the taxable value of the subject property. The dollar amount of incentive award for the first year will be determined after the participating company has paid its ad valorem taxes in full and has filed their request for reimbursement of the County portion of the taxes. Payments for subsequent years will be determined by using the same methodology. Milano Series is eligible for Property Tax Stimulus Program funds in an amount Agenda Item No. 16A3 October 14, 2008 Page 3 of ? 3 not to exceed the County portion of the ad valorem property taxes associated with the subject property, and the request may be made annually for a period of ten (10) years. Additionally, all of the Program requirements must be met and maintained in order for the applicant to qualify for a reimbursement. The proposed budget for the local Economic Incentive Programs for Fiscal Year 2009 is $255.300, however, the incentive payments related to this request will not be eligible for disbursement until 2012 based on the timing for the creation of the new jobs. Therefore, the first payments related to these requests will paid no sooner than Fiscal Year 2012, and are subject to 1) the availability of annual program funding; 2) verification of job creation and fulfillment by citizens or legal residents of the United States; and 3) payment in full of the ad valorem taxes for the subject property. The following chart provides the current commitments for approved applicants related to the local Economic Incentive Programs and the funding request from Milan Series per fiscal year: Fiscal Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 -2020 Commitments— $255,300 $196,332 $200,679 $74,675 $32.674 $112,056 Approved Applicants "Milano Series" $0 $0 $0 $19,754 $19,754 5111,363 Request TOTAL $255,300 $196,332 $200,679 $94,429 $52,428 $223,419 The Business Management and Budget Office of Community Development and Environmental Services Division, in coordination with the staff from the Economic Development Council of Collier County (EDC), is responsible for job verification as well as monitoring program compliance. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This request is consistent with Objective 3 of the Economic Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan which states: "Collier County will support programs which are designed to promote and encourage the recruitment of new industry as well as the expansion and retention of existing industries in order to diversify the County's economic base." LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The application by Milano Series for the Job Creation Investment Program and the Property Tax Stimulus Program is legally sufficient for Board consideration and approval. -JAK RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approve the application by Milano Series International Products, Ltd. for the Job Creation Investment Program and the Property Tax Stimulus Program. Prepared by: Amy Patterson, Impact Fee /Economic Development Manager Business Management and Budget Office, CDES Page I of I Agenda Item No. 16A3 October 14, 2003 Page 4 of 13 COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Item Number: 16A3 Item Summary: Recomr-nendation that the Board of County Commissiones approve the application by MHano Series International Products Ltd. for the Job Creation imestment Program, and the Property Tax Stimulus Program. Meeting Date: 10i14/2008 9:00 00 AM Prepared By Amy Patterson Impact Fee, Manager "Date Community Development & Financial Admin. & Housing 9122/2008 9:110:31 AM Environmental Services Approved By Judy Puig Operations Analyst Date Community Development & Community Developtricnt & Environmental Services Environmental Services Admin. 912212008 11:10 AM Approved By Garrett Mullee Financial Operations Manager Dare Community Development & Financial Admin. & HOLISin'l 9/2212008 2:11 PRA Environmental Services Approved By Deft Klatzko-,ft! Assistant County Attorney Date County Attorney County Attorney Office 9,12412038 10:25 AV, Approved By Community Dew�loprnent Joseph K. Schmitt Date E'-1Vir:.-)nrn,UntaI Services, Admins.rator Community Deve opment & Community Deveiopment & Environmen.'al Services Environmental Admin. C-2512008 4:27 PM Approved By ON16 Coordinator CIVIE Coordinator Date County Mla.nager'q Office Office of 141prnagernent 9. Budget 9!2612508 9:32 AM Approved By Mark isackson Budget Analyst Date County Manager's Office Office ai'M4nagernent. & Budget 912912008 9:52 AM Approved By James V. Mudd County, Manager Date Board of County COMIT-iissioners County Manager's Office 10/612008 6:62 PM fi 1e://C:\A,,endaTest\Expo1-t\ I 14-October%2014,%202008\ I 6.%2000N SENT%20AG END... 10/8/2008 Agenda Item No. 16A3 October 14, 2008 Page 5 of 13 iiw�i : ,i;04*): f 4 4 i Growing Great Ideas Economic Stimulus Program Recommendation Form for Milano Series Name of Business 1. Economic Stimulus Programs: F-1 Broadband Infrastructure Investment X Fast Track Permitting ❑ Fee Payment Assistance X Job Creation X Property Tax Stimulus (potentially) X Local Match for OTI 2. Collier County location: X Western Collier County— west of 951 ❑ Eastern Collier County - east of 951 ❑ lmmokalee Enterprise Community/ Enterprise Zone ❑ Everglades City Enterprise Zone 3. Project qualifications: Number of current Collier County employees; 0 Avg. Wage: $ 0 Number of new jobs resulting from project: 20 Avg. Wage: $ 58,157 Total retained and new jobs: 20 _ Avg. 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Economic Impact Multipliers: NAICS Code: 423990 Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers SIC Code: 5131 -Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Good Earnings Multiplier: 1.5134 Employment Multiplier: 1.8333 Prepared by "sl Winchell, Sr. Business Relationship Manager Date Approved: -� ammie Neme� lc, President & CEO Date ''' Agenda Item No. '10A3 October 14, 2303 Page 8 of 13 Economic Stimulus Program Attachment to the General Project Overview Milano Series Name of Business Must be a separate business unit or reporting unit of a business unit that is or will be registered with the State of Florida for unemployment compensation purposes. IMPORTANT NOTE: This application must be filed and the incentive approved priorto making the decision to expand an existing Collier County business unit or to locate a new business unit in Collier County. A. For the purposes of certification, agreement, and claim review, indicate the average wage and corresponding threshold (percentage) to which you commit for all new jobs created: $58.157.00, which is at least 150% of the average wage in Collier County. B. Collier County Business Tax Receipt Number: NA C. How many jobs are currently employed at all Collier County locations? 0 D. What is the annualized average wage (excluding benefits) of the employees indicated in 1 c.? $NA 2. LOCAL -• - A. Identify the local government(s) anticipated to provide local financial support: Collier County B. Indicate the date(s) the approval is / are anticipated to be passed by the local government: July 31. 2008 C. Has the applicant ever participated in an EDC- assisted Program? ❑ Yes X No If Yes, how many new and retained jobs were included in that project? NA PROJECT 3. O• r A. Type of Project (check all that apply): C7 Rezone nPlat X SDP X Building Permit ❑Tenant Improvement ❑ Other Revised 03/08 e 1 of 614) Milano Series International Products Ltd. • 453 North MacQuesten Parkway .tit. Vernon, PAY 10557. -2608 ° Tel: 914- 69�0�• F 699 -b6 Client Ap roved •- - • 711 Number of net new full -time equivalent Collier Count obs created in the business unit Date by which jobs will be created 12 9/30/ 2010 4 9/30/2011 111 1 4 9/30/2012 Total 20 A. For the purposes of certification, agreement, and claim review, indicate the average wage and corresponding threshold (percentage) to which you commit for all new jobs created: $58.157.00, which is at least 150% of the average wage in Collier County. B. Collier County Business Tax Receipt Number: NA C. How many jobs are currently employed at all Collier County locations? 0 D. What is the annualized average wage (excluding benefits) of the employees indicated in 1 c.? $NA 2. LOCAL -• - A. Identify the local government(s) anticipated to provide local financial support: Collier County B. Indicate the date(s) the approval is / are anticipated to be passed by the local government: July 31. 2008 C. Has the applicant ever participated in an EDC- assisted Program? ❑ Yes X No If Yes, how many new and retained jobs were included in that project? NA PROJECT 3. O• r A. Type of Project (check all that apply): C7 Rezone nPlat X SDP X Building Permit ❑Tenant Improvement ❑ Other Revised 03/08 e 1 of 614) Milano Series International Products Ltd. • 453 North MacQuesten Parkway .tit. Vernon, PAY 10557. -2608 ° Tel: 914- 69�0�• F 699 -b6 Client Ap roved S E R I E S B. Site Folio Number Agenda Item No. 16A3 October 14, 2003 Page 9of13 C. Project Street Address& Suite Number: Business Lane. Naples FL 34110 D. Legal description: E. OwnerfDeveloper Name: Phone: Email: Fax. F. Architectural Firm: Contact: Phone: Email: Fax: G. Engineering Firm: Contact: Phone: Email: Fax: H. Contractor: Contact: Phone: Email: Fax: t. Other: (i.e. Attorney, Land Planner) Contact: Phone: Email: Fax: 4. BACKGROUND CHECK agree to allow the Economic Development Council of Collier County perform a Company and /or Personal Background Check. X Yes ❑ No Revised 03/08 r' age Milano Series International Products Ltd. • 453 North MacGuesten Parkway c Mt. Vernon, NY 10552.2408 - TeL 914 -69 .5O5 =899 -0604 Client App vest 'tials) n! mom A s E R ( E s Agenda Item No. 16A3 October 14, 2008 Page 10 of 13 Attachment 453 North MacQuesten Pkwy, Mt, Vernon, NY 10552 914 -699 -3050 Address Phone Number 7 -16 -08 Signature (A a Company Officer) Date REQUIRED Bruce Parisi - President Name and Title of Authorized Officer Revised 03/08 ' 3 - 6 tti9ilana Series International Products Ltd. • r153 Hann TAa.cQuesten Parkway * Mt. Vernon, NY 10552-2608 • TeL 914- o99f3050 • Fa 4- 699 -0644 Client _ (ih "ais) R t E S Agenda Item No. 'I 6A3 October 14, 2008 Page 11 of 13 Attachment A: Roles & Responsibilities from --Meet all requirements of Fast Track Regulatory Process Program --Site selection - -Hire contractors, consultants, engineers, architects -- Submit Development Order application within 60 business days of acceptance as a Fast Track project - -Attend pre- application meeting, if possible - -Attend scheduled meeting to discuss outstanding issues as needed. -- Attract and qualify businesses under the Fast Track program -- Contact the Special Projects Manager as soon as a company is qualified. - -Attend the pre - application meeting. -- Maintain consistent contact with Special Projects Manager to ensure timeframes are being met. -- Monthly review status of projects, particularly those with issues or potential issues -- Attend scheduled meeting to discuss outstanding issues as needed. - -Copy all vested parties with correspondence. to -- Attend pre- application meeting with sufficient plans for quality review -- Submit complete application that meets current LDC and other code requirements Submit updates after receiving rejection comments, within 20 business days -- Attend scheduled meeting to discuss outstanding issues as needed. ,ssign Special Projects Manager • Provide guidance on permitted use of site. • Organize pre -app meeting • Lead project Team • Handle dispute resolution by Involving appropriate decision makers • Shepard projects through the process from start to finish/manage project plan • Main point of contact for EDC, applicant and owner • Prepare monthly status reports/emphasis on exception or "red flag" items • Schedule hearings and external meetings, as required • Provide value -added services such as occasional site visits when under construction evelop project team • Attend pre - application meeting • Review submissions within stated number of business days • Attend scheduled meeting to discuss outstanding issues as needed. • Copy all vested parties with correspondence. Revised 03/08 ���-�-' 4 of 6 Mitano Series International Products Ltd. 453 North MacQuesten Parkway • Mt. Vernon, NY 10552 -2609 . Tel: 914 89 -3KC- a 4 6 -+7604 Attachment B: Potential obstacles Agenda Item No. 16A October 14. 2008 Page 12 of 13 There are certain known issues that can lead to a less than smooth approval process, as listed below. At the pre- application meeting (or before then if applicable) the Special Projects Manager will complete this section relative to the facts as presented at that time. Items that may cause a delay Anticipated Delay and related information Requires re- zoning: Site in existing PUD: Site contains wetlands: Site requires an Environmental Impact Statement: LDC amendment required: _ Permits from outside agency: Utilities issues: Other: Note: this list is not intended to be exhaustive of all items that may cause conflicts or delays in the approval process, but is to identity those most common and those most likely to significantly hold up the swift approval of the project. Project Notes (Special Projects Manager) Items the Developer or Applicant wishes to disclose concerning unusual requirements: ge 5OT, ? Revised 03/08 s48 e6D Afiilano series Internationai Products Ltd. • 453 North NiacOuesten Park Vornon, NY 10552 -2c08 ° Clien Approv5S- I-, OLIN AML M I L Are V S E R I E S Attachment C: Proposed Timeline (to be completed at pre-application meeting) Agenda item No. 16A3 October 14, 2008 Page 13 of 13 F— Task Pre-application meeting Responsible Special Projects I Manager Target date Day 1 Submit complete SDP or PPL (within 60 days of FT acceptance) Applicant Day 30 First review -- SDP (7 business days) First review – PUD (15 business days) Project team Day 45 First re-submittal – SDP or PUD [must address all comments] (20 business days).... Applicant Day 65 Second review – SDP or PUD (7 business days) Project Team Apply for building permits Applicant First review – building permits (25 business days) Project Team First re-submittal -- building permits (20 business days) Applicant Second review – building permits (25 business days) Project Team Approval – SDP Approval – Building permits Anticipated CO date We, the undersigned, fully accept our roles and responsibilities in this project and have offered all information in good faith and in an attempt to be thorough. We recognize that new information may be presented as the project moves through the review phases. We also recognize that until the review process begins it is not reasonable to identify every possible issue with a project. As any new material information is identified that may cause a change to this plan in any way, the Special Projects Manager is to be contacted to coordinate as needed. Owner/Developer Name: Applicant Name: EDC Representative: Date: Date: Date: Collier County Special Projects Manager Name: Date: Revised 03/08 Milana Series International Products Ltd. • 453 North Mac.Questen Parkway - Mt. Vernon, NY 10552-2609 - Tel: 914-GRg•30 -��i �-0604 Client Apkovec[rC (inittii-*