Resolution 2008-224
RESOLUTION NO. 08- 224
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE GUADALUPE CENTER OF
IMMOKALEE IN OBTAINING FUNDING THROUGH THE STATE OF
FLORIDA'S OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT'S COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, since 1982, the Guadalupe Center of Immokalee has sought to break the
cycle of poverty by providing educational. social, and other support programs and resources; and
WHEREAS, the Guadalupe Center of lmmokalee is a non-sectarian initiative that is
privately funded by individuals who care about children and their future development, and
provide assistance to any child in need regardless of national origin, race, creed or economic
factors; and
WHEREAS, the Guadalupe Center of Immokalee has been created to promote the
academic advancement of the children served by the Center so they might reach their highest
level of educational achievement; and
WHEREAS, the Guadalupe Center of lmmokalee promotes the development of social
and life skills that build self-confidence and help these children to become productive, well
adjusted adults and assets to the community; and
WHEREAS, the Guadalupe Center of lmmokalee has grown considerably in size and
functionality, to the point of operating a multimillion dollar budget and employing 107 people;
and
WHEREAS, the Guadalupe Center of Immokalee desires to continue to employ a full
complement of workers to assist in offering its services and expanding those services to benefit
the citizens of Immokalee and Collier County who depend on this facility to continue to operate
in the community; and
WHEREAS, the Guadalupe Center ofImmokalee is an agency eligible to apply for funds
through the State of Florida's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development because the
Center operates within a Florida Enterprise Zone, consistent with the local plans and regulations
of Collier County, including its comprehensive plans; and
WHEREAS, the Guadalupe Center of lmmokalee's application for funding through the
Florida Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development's Community Contribution Tax
Credit Program is consistent with Ordinance No. 90-18; and
WHEREAS, the structure and services offered by the Guadalupe Center of Immokalee,
with additional funding from the Florida Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development's
Community Contribution Tax Credit Program, is in compliance with the permitted use, and
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planning goals and objectives of Collier County as set forth in the Comprehensive Growth
Management Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS FOR COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
1. The Guadalupe Center of Immokalee is an agency eligible to apply for funds through
the State of Florida's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development because
the Center operates within a Florida Enterprise Zone, consistent with the local plans
and regulations of Collier County, including its comprehensive plans.
2. Collier County supports The Guadalupe Center of Immokalee's application to seek
additional funding through the State of Florida's Office of Tourism, Trade and
Economic Development's Community Contribution Tax Credit Program.
This resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote favoring same, this 22nd
day of July, 2008.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Scott R. Teach, Deputy County Attorney
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