Ordinance 2025-32 ORDINANCE NO. 2025 - 3 2
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
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County, Florida, this 26 day of fivt)vS f- , 2025.
ATTES"T.,N t% BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Crystal K. Kinizl, C4pito COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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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