Backup Documents 08/26/2025 Item #17A 6FP
Jennifer Hansen
From: Wanda Rodriguez <Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 10:22 AM
To: Legal Notice
Cc: GiblinCormac; DoriaPriscilla; LynchDiane; BirdMadison; CrotteauKathynell
Subject: legal ad request - amend Innovation Zone Ord. (8.12.25 BCC)
Attachments: Ad copy- amend Innovation Zone Ordinance 8.12.25.pdf; Business Impact Estimate -
amend Innovation Zone Ord. - 8.12.25 BCC.pdf; Ordinance - Innovation Zone.pdf
Good morning,
This ad request is submitted on behalf of the Economic Development& Housing Division. Please publish
the attached legal ad and business impact estimate on the legal notice website on Wednesday,July 23rd,
to run through the hearing date. Staff and attorney approvals are below.
Please acknowledge receipt. Thank you,
`Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CP3t1
Office of the County .Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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From:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Wednesday,July 2, 2025 10:07 AM
To:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Madison Bird <Madison.Bird@colliercountyfl.gov>; Kathynell Crotteau <Kathynell.Crotteau@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE:for approval - RE: legal ad request-amend Innovation Zone Ord. 8.12.25
Approved.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
From:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.RodriguezCc@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday,July 1, 2025 3:22 PM
To:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Madison Bird <Madison.Bird@colliercountyfl.gov>; Kathynell Crotteau <Kathynell.Crotteau@colliercountvfl.gov>
Subject:for approval- RE: legal ad request-amend Innovation Zone Ord. 8.12.25
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For your approval for publication. Staff's approval is below.
'Wanda Rodriguez, ACP, CPN1
Office of the County Attorney
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From: Wanda Rodriguez
Sent:Tuesday,July 1, 2025 3:15 PM
To: Cormac Giblin<Cormac.Giblin@colliercountvfl.gov>
Cc: Madison Bird <Madison.Bird@colliercountyfl.gov>; Kathynell Crotteau <Kathynell.Crotteau@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: legal ad request-amend Innovation Zone Ord. 8.12.25
Agreed, I will make that change.
Wanda Rodriguez, ACP, CT.M
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From: Cormac Giblin <Cormac.Giblin@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday,July 1, 2025 3:13 PM
To: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Madison Bird <Madison.Bird@colliercountyfl.gov>; Kathynell Crotteau <Kathynell.Crotteau@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: legal ad request- amend Innovation Zone Ord. 8.12.25
The ad copy is fine. Upon re-reading the BIE I would recommend the following change since the Ave Maria
extension is handled by a separate resolution and not mentioned in the Ordinance.
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In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact th
an exemption noted above may apply. the County hereby publishes the following
information:
1 . Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purp
such as serving the public health, safety. morals and welfare):
Upon adoption this item will eliminate the caps on all Innovation and Economi
Development Zone Trust Funds; and allow for the transfer of funds held by
Innovation Trust Funds back to the contributing funds, upon a finding that the
amount held in the fund is greater than the anticipated need of the Innovation
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This action will encourage diverse economic opportunities by fostering a
business-friendly environment.
Cormac Giblin AICP, CPM
Division Director- Economic Development & Housing
Economic Development & Housing IITA
Office:239-252-2460 Collier Coun
2800 North Horseshoe Dr. la I p 1 X D I
Naples, FL 34104
Cormac.Giblin(a�colliercountyfl.gov
From: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday,July 1, 2025 3:05 PM
To: Cormac Giblin <Cormac.Giblin@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Madison Bird <Madison.Bird(c@colliercountyfl.gov>; Kathynell Crotteau <Kathynell.Crotteau@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: legal ad request-amend Innovation Zone Ord. 8.12.25
Cormac,
Now that we have the agenda item sorted out, let's finish up the legal advertising for this item. I need to obtain your
approval, and then Jeff's, to publish the attached legal ad and BIE on the county's legal notice webpage
(https://notices.collierclerk.com/) .The clerk publishes county-initiated ads on the website at no cost to the county.This
ad is scheduled to run on Wednesday,July 23rd, 20 days prior to the hearing date. After the ad runs I will ensure that it is
attached as backup to the agenda item.
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Please review the attached ad copy and BIE and advise if approved for publication. 16F I
'Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CTJ4
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
commencing at 9:00 a.m.on August 12,2025,in the Board of County Commissioners meeting room,third floor,Collier
Government Center,3299 East Tamiami Trail,Naples,FL,to consider:
AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO.2010-20,COMMONLY REFERRED TO
AS THE INNOVATION ZONE ORDINANCE, BY REMOVING ANY CAP ON
ANY EXISTING INNOVATION ZONE TRUST FUND; AUTHORIZING THE
BOARD TO TRANSFER INNOVATION TRUST FUNDS TO THE GENERAL
FUND UPON A FINDING THAT THE AMOUNT HELD IN THE FUND IS
GREATER THAN THE ANTICIPATED NEED OF THE INNOVATION ZONE;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES, AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file with the Clerk to the Board and is available for inspection. All interested
parties are invited to attend and be heard.
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or organization may be allotted 10 minutes to speak on an item. Written materials intended to be considered by the
Board shall be submitted to the appropriate County staff a minimum of 7 days prior to the public hearing.All materials
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Commissioners Office.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
BURT L. SAUNDERS,CHAIRMAN
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -
AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2010-20,
COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE INNOVATION
ZONE ORDINANCE, BY REMOVING ANY CAP ON ANY
EXISTING INNOVATION ZONE TRUST FUND;
AUTHORIZING THE BOARD TO TRANSFER
INNOVATION TRUST FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND
UPON A FINDING THAT THE AMOUNT HELD IN THE
FUND IS GREATER THAN THE ANTICIPATED NEED OF
THE INNOVATION ZONE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT
AND SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA:
WHEREAS, 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, by
Ordinance 2010-20 the Board created 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, called Innovation
Zones, are designated by the Board from time to time through the implementation of Economic
Development Plans adopted by resolution for each Innovation Zone; and
WHERERAS,the Board wishes to remove any limits imposed on any existing Innovation
Zone Trust Fund, including but not limited to the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone
created by Ordinance 2018-56; and
WHEREAS,the Board wishes the ability to transfer funds held by Innovation Trust Funds
to the General Fund, upon a finding that the amount held in the fund is greater than the anticipated
need of the Innovation Zone.
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Now, therefore, be it ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County
Florida, that:
SECTION ONE. AMENDING SECTION SEVEN, PLEDGE OR APPROPRIATION OF
TRUST FUNDS.
Section Seven of Ordinance No. 2010-20 is hereby amended by adding the following provision:
There shall be no limit on the amount of funds that can be held by Innovation Zone Trust
Funds on Innovation Zones created any time under this Ordinance. The Board may transfer funds
held by Innovation Trust Funds to the General Fund, upon a finding that the amount held in the
fund is greater than the anticipated need of the Innovation Zone.
SECTION TWO: 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 phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
SECTION THREE: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinances may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or
any other appropriate word.
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SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall be effective upon filing with the Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this day of , 2025.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
, Deputy Clerk Burt Saunders, Chairman
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025 - 32
AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2010-20,
COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE INNOVATION
ZONE ORDINANCE, BY REMOVING ANY CAP ON ANY
EXISTING INNOVATION ZONE TRUST FUND;
AUTHORIZING THE BOARD TO TRANSFER
INNOVATION TRUST FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND
UPON A FINDING THAT THE AMOUNT HELD IN THE
FUND IS GREATER THAN THE ANTICIPATED NEED OF
THE INNOVATION ZONE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT
AND SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA:
WHEREAS, 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, by
Ordinance 2010-20 the Board created 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, called Innovation
Zones, are designated by the Board from time to time through the implementation of Economic
Development Plans adopted by resolution for each Innovation Zone; and
WHERERAS,the Board wishes to remove any limits imposed on any existing Innovation
Zone Trust Fund, including but not limited to the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone
created by Ordinance 2018-56; and
WHEREAS,the Board wishes the ability to transfer funds held by Innovation Trust Funds
to the General Fund, upon a finding that the amount held in the fund is greater than the anticipated
need of the Innovation Zone.
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Now, therefore, be it ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County
Florida, that:
SECTION ONE. AMENDING SECTION SEVEN, PLEDGE OR APPROPRIATION OF
TRUST FUNDS.
Section Seven of Ordinance No. 2010-20 is hereby amended by adding the following provision:
There shall be no limit on the amount of funds that can be held by Innovation Zone Trust
Funds on Innovation Zones created any time under this Ordinance. The Board may transfer funds
held by Innovation Trust Funds to the General Fund, upon a finding that the amount held in the
fund is greater than the anticipated need of the Innovation Zone.
SECTION TWO: 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 phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
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I remaining portion.
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SECTION THREE: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinances may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or
any other appropriate word.
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SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall be effective upon filing with the Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
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County, Florida, this N. day of f}„q vS IL , 2025.
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Of STATE
RON DESANTIS CORD BYRD
Governor Secretary of State
September 4, 2025
Crystal K. Kinzel
Clerk of Court
Collier County
3329 Tamiami Trail E, Suite #401
Naples, FL 34112
Dear Crystal Kinzel,
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your
electronic copy of Collier County Ordinance No. 2025-32, which was filed in this office on September 3,
2025.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Leijon
Administrative Code and Register Director
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R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6270