Backup Documents 12/14/2021 Item #16B1 ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP
TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO 16 81
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE
Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the County Attorney Office
at the time the item is placed on the agenda. All completed routing slips and original documents must be received in the County Attorney Office no later
than Monday preceding the Board meeting.
**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. County Attorney Office County Attorney Office
D_ou3 ►a 1 iy. I a
2. BCC Office Board of County
Commissioners Id? "/ i ' /2./
(7 44 A Debrah Forester Immokalee CRA
3, Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office Mal IJ� •i Pert
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 Debrah Forester Phone Number 252-8844
Contact/Department
Agenda Date Item was 12/14/21 1,/ Agenda Item Number 168.1 6"
Approved by the BCC
Type of Document MOA Number of Original 1
Attached Documents Attached
PO number or account itl%
number if document is
to be recorded
INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST
Initial the Yes column or mark"N/A"in the Not Applicable column,whichever is Yes N/A(Not
appropriate. (Initial) Applicable)
1. Does the document require the chairman's original signature tam oka —
2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, Yes provide the Contact Information(Name;Agency;Address;Phone)on an attached sheet. 11.4P 11 La h ci lc
3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be Yes�21
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signed by the Chairman,with the exception of most letters,must be reviewed and signed
by the Office of the County Attorney.
4. All handwritten strike-through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's Yes
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 Yes
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 Yes
signature and initials are required.
7. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip Yes
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 date above and all changes made during Yes N/A is not
the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County an option for
Attorney's Office has reviewed the changes,if applicable. this line.
9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the ok N/A is not
BCC,all changes directed by the BCC have been made,and the document is ready for the Cir an option for
Chairman's signature. this line.
1 O. And Return 1 fully executed copy to:Christie Betancourt via email christie.betancourt(/Collier
Countyfl.gov and Debrah Forester via email—Debrah.Forester(cr�,CollierCountyfl.gov on the email.
[04-COA-01081/1344830/1]I:Forms/County Forms/BCC Forms/Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04,Revised 1.26.05,Revised 2.24.05;
Revised 11/30/12
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 16, 2021
To: Debrah Forester, CRA Director
Community Redevelopment Agency
From: Ann Jennejohn, Deputy Clerk
Minutes & Records Department
Re Memorandum of Agreement (Agreement) between the State of
Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and
Collier County specifying the terms and conditions of the Immokalee
community as a participating member of the South Central Rural
Area of Opportunity (Agreement No. F1448)
Attached for further execution is the MOA referenced above, (Item #16B1) from the
December 14, 2021 BCC Meeting. After obtaining the necessary signatures, please
email an executed copy of the agreement to ann.jennejohn@collierclerk.com
A copy of the (unexecuted) MOA will be held in the Minutes and Records Department.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 252-8406.
Thank you.
Attachment
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Ann P. Jennejohn
From: Ann P.Jennejohn
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2021 12:14 PM
To: ForesterDebrah; BetancourtChristie
Subject: MOA Item #16B1 (12-14-21 BCC Meeting )
Attachments: Item #16B1 MOA (12-14-21 BCC Meeting).pdf
Good Aftervtoovt,
Attached, per request, is a copy of the docuwtevtt
referenced above. Please email a copy of the
Agreement after it has been fully executed to
amt. evwtejohvt@collierclerk.cow, so we have an
complete copy of the agreewtevtt for the Hoard's records.
***CRA staff(Shirley) is picking up the original shortly**
Thank you!
Ann Jennejohn
OMR Senior Deputy Clerk II
tstTiehkr Clerk to the Value Adjustwtent Board
4`•�, Office: 239-252-84o ,
Fax: 239-252-8408 (if applicable)
Ann.Jennejohn@CollierClerk.cowt
Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
& Comptroller of Collier County
3299 Tavvtiawi Trail, Suite #401
Naples, FL. 34112-5324
www.CollierClerk.cow
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Agreement No. F1448
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ("MOA") is made and entered into by and between
the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity("DEO") and Collier County, Florida
("County"). DEO and the County are sometimes referred to herein individually as a "Party"
and collectively as "the Parties".
Background and Purpose of MOA
A. The purpose of this MOA is to document the terms and conditions of the
implementation of the Rural Area of Opportunity(RAO).
B. The Governor of Florida recognizes that successful rural communities are essential
to the overall success of the State of Florida's economy and quality of life, yet
many rural communities struggle to maintain, support or enhance job creation
activities and to generate revenues for critical government services.
C. Florida's Legislature also recognizes that rural communities continue to face
extraordinary challenges in their efforts to significantly improve their economies,
and as such, section 288.0656, Florida Statutes (F.S.), establishes the Rural
Economic Development Initiative (REDI) within DEO and authorizes the
participation of State and regional organizations in this initiative. Paragraph
288.0656(7)(a), F.S., provides for the designation of up to three RAOs. RAOs
include rural communities or a region composed of rural communities, including
rural counties as identified in section 288.0656(2)(d)(e), F.S., that have been
adversely affected by extraordinary economic events, severe or chronic distress,
a natural disaster, or an event that presents a unique economic development
opportunity of regional impact.
D. Pursuant to section 288.0656(7), F.S., representatives of the State and regional
agencies and organizations comprising the REDI met on April 16, 2021, and
recommended the re-designation of the South Central region composed of
DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee Counties and the
cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay in Palm Beach County, and the area
around Immokalee included within the Round II Federal Rural Enterprise
Community located in northeast Collier County as an RAO. On June 28, 2021,
Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order Number 21-149, which re-
designated the South Central RAO for another five-year term with an expiration
date of June 28, 2026.
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Agreement No. F1448
II. The Participating Community
A. Pursuant to section 288.0656(7)(b), F.S., and Executive Order Number 21-149,
RAO designation shall be contingent upon the execution of a MOA between the
Parties. Section 288.0656(7)(b), F.S., requires this MOA to specify the terms and
conditions of the designation, including, but not limited to, the duties and
responsibilities of the county and any participating municipalities to take actions
designed to facilitate the retention and expansion of existing businesses in the
area, as well as the recruitment of new businesses to the area.
B. The County agrees that fulfillment of the following duties and responsibilities, as
reasonably determined by REDI, are required for recommendation by REDI for
continued designation as a RAO.
C. The County shall:
1. designate a specific contact person from among County elected or appointed
officials to serve as a point of contact in all matters and activities relating to
the South Central RAO;
2. designate a specific person from a non-profit organization actively engaged in
economic development within the County to serve as the single point of
contact to represent and provide input on all economic development matters
and activities relating to the South Central RAO, and to receive and process
leads and referrals from Enterprise Florida, Inc.; and
3. include contact information for designees on Exhibit A,attached hereto (these
designees may be the same designee to serve as the representative to other
similar organizations). The County shall inform DEO in writing by either mail
or email of any changes to the specified persons within ten (10) business days
of the change.
III. Implementation and Duration
A. Pursuant to Executive Order Number 21-149,the designation of the South Central
RAO affecting the counties of DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and
Okeechobee and the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay in Palm Beach
County, and the area around Immokalee included within the Round II Federal
Rural Enterprise Community located in northeast Collier County shall be in effect
for five years and will expire on June 28, 2026.
B. REDI may recommend the RAO designation and this MOA be terminated or
continued based on performance under this MOA.
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C. This MOA shall take effect immediately upon full and proper execution by all
Parties, and supersedes and replaces any and all previous Rural Area of Critical
Economic Concern and RAO agreement(s) between the Parties.
D. This MOA shall expire on June 28,2026 unless terminated earlier.
E. Both Parties shall review this MOA annually. If revisions are needed, notification
shall be given to both Parties in writing of the specific changes desired with the
proposed amendment language and the reasons for the revisions. With the
mutual consent of both Parties, the proposed changes shall become effective
when both Parties have duly executed an amendment to this MOA.
F. The County may terminate this MOA at any time upon written notice to DEO.
G. Designation as an RAO is, by statute and Executive Order, contingent upon
execution of a MOA between the Parties. REDI shall recommend the RAO
designation be terminated if this MOA is not duly executed, or if this MOA is
terminated and another MOA is not timely and duly executed in its place.
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IV. EXECUTION
By affixing her or his signature herein below, each undersigned official represents and
warrants that she or he has read the above MOA and the Exhibit A attached hereto
and understands each section and paragraph.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, and in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth above
and, in the Attachments and Exhibits hereto, the Parties have caused to be executed
this MOA by their undersigned officials duly authorized.
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY
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By By
Signature Signature
Kate Doyle
Title Title Interim Deputy Secretary,
Penny Taylor Division of Community
Chairman Development
Date i \►y \ .. \ Date
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Approved as to form and legal sufficiency,
: BY-'C�AAA. Lro • subject only to full and proper execution
by the Parties.
• Attest as to-Chairman s
signature only. OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
Approved as to form and legality
By:
Assis ant County A ey c c✓ Approved Date:
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Agreement No. F1448
EXHIBIT A— DESIGNATED CONTACTS
Collier County, Florida
Contact Information for an Elected or Appointed Official
Name: Debrah Forester
Address: 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Building F - Suite 103
Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239-252-8846 office or 239-285-8270 cell
Fax:
Email: Debrah.Forester@colliercountyfl.gov
Contact Information for One Person from
a Non-Profit Organization Engaged in Economic Development
Name: Melanie Schmees
Address: 2390 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 210
Naples, Florida 34102
Phone: 239-403-2914
Fax:
Email: Melanie@napleschamber.org
Please complete this page and return with the signed MOA. The County is required to inform
DEO of any changes to this information within ten (10) business days of a change.
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Ann P. Jennejohn
From: ForesterDebrah <Debrah.Forester@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 3:58 PM
To: Ann P.Jennejohn
Cc: BetancourtChristie
Subject: December 14 2021 BCC Meeting - MOA Item 1681 - Agreement Number F1448
Attachments: F1448-CollierCo-RAOMOA-Fully Executed.pdf
Good Afternoon Ann, attached is the fully executed agreement as referenced above for your records. If you have any
questions, please
Let me know. Thanks so much.
Best Regards,
Debrah
Debrah Forester, AICP
Collier County CRA Director
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Bldg. F I-Suite 103
Naples, FL 34112
Phone I Bayshore Office—239-252-8846I Cell (239) 285-8270
Phone I Immokalee Office—239-867-0025
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Agreement No. F1448
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ("MOA") is made and entered into by and between
the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity("DEO")and Collier County,Florida
("County"). DEO and the County are sometimes referred to herein individually as a "Party"
and collectively as "the Parties".
I. Background and Purpose of MOA
A. The purpose of this MOA is to document the terms and conditions of the
implementation of the Rural Area of Opportunity(RAO).
B. The Governor of Florida recognizes that successful rural communities are essential
to the overall success of the State of Florida's economy and quality of life, yet
many rural communities struggle to maintain, support or enhance job creation
activities and to generate revenues for critical government services.
C. Florida's Legislature also recognizes that rural communities continue to face
extraordinary challenges in their efforts to significantly improve their economies,
and as such, section 288.0656, Florida Statutes (F.S.), establishes the Rural
Economic Development Initiative (REDI) within DEO and authorizes the
participation of State and regional organizations in this initiative. Paragraph
288.0656(7)(a), F.S., provides for the designation of up to three RAOs. RAOs
include rural communities or a region composed of rural communities, including
rural counties as identified in section 288.0656(2)(d)(e), F.S., that have been
adversely affected by extraordinary economic events, severe or chronic distress,
a natural disaster, or an event that presents a unique economic development
opportunity of regional impact.
D. Pursuant to section 288.0656(7), F.S., representatives of the State and regional
agencies and organizations comprising the REDI met on April 16, 2021, and
recommended the re-designation of the South Central region composed of
DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee Counties and the
cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay in Palm Beach County, and the area
around Immokalee included within the Round II Federal Rural Enterprise
Community located in northeast Collier County as an RAO. On June 28, 2021,
Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order Number 21-149, which re-
designated the South Central RAO for another five-year term with an expiration
date of June 28, 2026.
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Agreement No. F1448
II. The Participating Community
A. Pursuant to section 288.0656(7)(b), F.S., and Executive Order Number 21-149,
RAO designation shall be contingent upon the execution of a MOA between the
Parties. Section 288.0656(7)(b), F.S., requires this MOA to specify the terms and
conditions of the designation, including, but not limited to, the duties and
responsibilities of the county and any participating municipalities to take actions
designed to facilitate the retention and expansion of existing businesses in the
area, as well as the recruitment of new businesses to the area.
B. The County agrees that fulfillment of the following duties and responsibilities, as
reasonably determined by REDI, are required for recommendation by REDI for
continued designation as a RAO.
C. The County shall:
1. designate a specific contact person from among County elected or appointed
officials to serve as a point of contact in all matters and activities relating to
the South Central RAO;
2. designate a specific person from a non-profit organization actively engaged in
economic development within the County to serve as the single point of
contact to represent and provide input on all economic development matters
and activities relating to the South Central RAO, and to receive and process
leads and referrals from Enterprise Florida, Inc.;and
3. include contact information for designees on Exhibit A,attached hereto(these
designees may be the same designee to serve as the representative to other
similar organizations). The County shall inform DEO in writing by either mail
or email of any changes to the specified persons within ten (10) business days
of the change.
III. Implementation and Duration
A. Pursuant to Executive Order Number 21-149, the designation of the South Central
RAO affecting the counties of DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and
Okeechobee and the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay in Palm Beach
County, and the area around Immokalee included within the Round II Federal
Rural Enterprise Community located in northeast Collier County shall be in effect
for five years and will expire on June 28, 2026.
B. REDI may recommend the RAO designation and this MOA be terminated or
continued based on performance under this MOA.
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C. This MOA shall take effect immediately upon full and proper execution by all
Parties, and supersedes and replaces any and all previous Rural Area of Critical
Economic Concern and RAO agreement(s) between the Parties.
D. This MOA shall expire on June 28,2026 unless terminated earlier.
E. Both Parties shall review this MOA annually. If revisions are needed, notification
shall be given to both Parties in writing of the specific changes desired with the
proposed amendment language and the reasons for the revisions. With the
mutual consent of both Parties, the proposed changes shall become effective
when both Parties have duly executed an amendment to this MOA.
F. The County may terminate this MOA at any time upon written notice to DEO.
G. Designation as an RAO is, by statute and Executive Order, contingent upon
execution of a MOA between the Parties. REDI shall recommend the RAO
designation be terminated if this MOA is not duly executed, or if this MOA is
terminated and another MOA is not timely and duly executed in its place.
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IV. EXECUTION
By affixing her or his signature herein below,each undersigned official represents and
warrants that she or he has read the above MOA and the Exhibit A attached hereto
and understands each section and paragraph.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, and in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth above
and, in the Attachments and Exhibits hereto, the Parties have caused to be executed
this MOA by their undersigned officials duly authorized.
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY
DocuSigned by:
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Kate Doyle
Title Title Interim Deputy Secretary,
Penny Taylor Division of Community
Chairman Development
Date \ - `1y 'c� Date 2/1/2022
C'RY'STAt. K. KINZ,F.1..('I,F,kl,:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency,
Ic CLULA.1 eitif Le° • subject only to full and proper execution
by the Parties.
Attest as to Chairman s
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signature only. OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
DocuSigned by:
Approved as to form
and legality
By:
AssisTant County At Yncy C�� ,";` Approved Date: 1/3/2022
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Agreement No. F1448
EXHIBIT A—DESIGNATED CONTACTS
Collier County, Florida
Contact Information for an Elected or Appointed Official
Name: Debrah Forester
Address: 3299 Tamiami Trail East,Building F - Suite 103
Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239-252-8846 office or 239-285-8270 cell
Fax:
Email: Debrah.Forester@colliercountyfl.gov
Contact Information for One Person from
a Non-Profit Organization Engaged in Economic Development
Name: Melanie Schmees
Address: 2390 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 210
Naples, Florida 34102
Phone: 239-403-2914
Fax:
Email: Melanie@napleschamber.org
Please complete this page and return with the signed MOA. The County is required to inform
DEO of any changes to this information within ten (10) business days of a change.
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