Agenda 05/28/2013 Item #11D 5/28/2013 11 .D.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to review the attached draft proposed changes to the Collier County
Economic Development Ordinances and direct the County Manager to present those options to
the community for input and additional recommendation. Proposed drafts of conceptual
changes include replacing and consolidating all existing economic development incentive
program ordinances with the exception of the Innovation Zones Ordinance into three simplified
incentive programs as Collier County Policy based on adoption by formal motion or resolution
rather than adopted ordinance.
OBJECTIVE: Implement Board of County Commissioners (Board) directive for County Attorney
and County Manager or his designee to initiate development of financially feasible,legally sound and
publicly vetted economic development programs utilizing the following suggested guidelines: 1)
amending and or extending existing economic development ordinances for conformity with existing
state standards, 2) address potential economic development confidentiality and disclosure issues
identified within those amended ordinances, and 3)propose other recommendations or approaches for
achieving the above mentioned goals.
CONSIDERATIONS: At its February 12, 2013 regular meeting, during discussions of
Commissioner Hiller's Agenda Item 10K,the Board directed that staff develop proposals to improve
the County's Economic Development Programs for the purpose of public vetting at a future Board
Workshop. The following draft proposals have been developed incorporating several safeguards and
features to help insure that each program addresses critical issues identified above and meets a
rigorous public policy test,holding effectiveness in competing for quality job growth yet maintaining
fiscal responsibility. A copy of the Board's discussion is included as back-up to this agenda item.
Public Policy Test
In general, the draft proposals integrate state incentive standards when feasible; adopt rules similar to
the established state statutes regarding disclosure and treatment of official economic development
prospect records and trade secrets (F.S. 288.075). That statute provides that subsequent to an official
request from a prospect,all county officers and employees with responsibility related to promoting the
general business interests or industrial interests, are bound to maintain the confidentiality of
information concerning plans, intentions, or interests of such private corporation, partnership, or
person to locate, relocate, or expand any of its business activities in this state. Additionally,
compatibility with state guidelines regarding target industry eligibility and performance compliance
monitoring is mimicked whenever possible. Because the new proposals are structured as a
performance based incentives (compliance is required before payment) the County's exposure and
risk is minimized. Also, fiscal accountability is assured in that compliance certification will validate
that the annual performance obligation has been met prior to awarding the grant. Also important,
each incentive proposal is structured to apply equitable treatment of all qualified applicants within
distinctive categories such as industry classification, wage levels and geographic location. Finally
each program has criteria which when applied establishes a rational business case for eligibility and
provides a suitable return based on the incentive expenditure.
Why Effective Business Inducements are Important
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Appeal as an inducement to a prospect or existing business is an obvious feature to be considered in
developing incentives. An incentives' monetary value to the prospect in comparison to other
jurisdiction's offers is obviously important, but is in many cases not the only competitive factor. In
any case, it is vital to remain relatively competitive, in effect enabling a community's inherent
comparative advantages to be appreciated, without becoming hyper-competitive with other
jurisdictions. Though out-bidding other jurisdictions is not always practical, it is imperative for the
community to extend positive overtures to prospects. Financial incentives, even those of relatively
modest value, provide an unmistakable signal of appreciation and validation of community support.
Incentives programs that are user friendly and incorporate simple, quicker application processes can
be distinct comparative advantages. A moderate financial incentive with favorable terms may hold a
higher comparable value for some prospects than a cumbersome but more significant financial
incentive. Incentive monitoring and process for compliance should be adequate for upholding the
governmental fiduciary duty, but also streamlined and commiserate with the level of risk exposure for
the County. In addition, less complex features in an incentive improve the ease and understanding of
communicating the program attributes to prospects while promoting expansions and recruitment of
new businesses. Prospects and expansions are potential investors in communities and expect a level
of certainty as well as a concise understanding of obligations and benefits from inducement programs.
Simplifying incentives also minimizes the complexity of administration and represents a distinct
advantage in minimizing staff's burden for monitoring and post performance audit operations of
programs.
Program Summaries and Performance Measures
Indicators of an improving and healthy economy generally include short term metrics such as growth
in employment and reduction of unemployment. Long term aspects such as a diverse industry mix,
improved net earnings, and an expanding productivity rate are equally important. Ideally, a
community's economic development approach should structure incentives to directly link
inducements to optimizing gains in short and long term metrics. To help achieve a balanced overall
incentive approach,three proposed programs (drafts attached) each include specific features to appeal
to categories of industries aggregated primarily by labor skills set demands and wage levels.
Base Industry Promotion: As a first level program platform, the draft proposed Base Industry
Promotion program would provide a$1,500 grant ($500 bonus for green products/processes) per job
to qualified employers creating at least 10 new jobs to Collier County. The program is in general
designed for firms that produce goods, commodities or services with wages that typically fall below
the state's Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund wage standard. Only industries designated among
the state's target industries would be eligible. The wage requirement would be directly linked to the
latest Collier County specific industry average wage applied for, as published by the U.S. Bureau of
Economic Analysis or equivalent reliable data authority. (Attachment A)
QTI Participation: The second level program platform is a recommendation to continue the offer of
participation with a local financial match (20%) combined with the state's match (80%) match for
eligible applicants to the state's Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund program. Refunds between
$3,000 and $5,000 per job,with added bonuses of up to$2,500 for brownfields and $3,000 per job for
enterprise zones. Staff will continue to support the leveraging of Florida's most frequently utilized
incentive QTI. (Attachment B)
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Advancing Long-term Productivity Strategy (Concept): The highest level program platform is a draft
proposal still in development that would establish a premium incentive program to enhance
competitiveness and appeal to business prospects creating at least 25 new jobs with very high wages.
The proposed program would incorporate flexibility for the applicant in that the grant award amount
would be linked to the actual value of paid wages or earnings of eligible jobs. Strategically, linking
the award amount to payroll is beneficial as it leverages the increase in high value jobs to stimulate
productivity gains,a true indicator of a community's long term economic health.
The applicant would be accountable to meet the minimum threshold of job numbers, but would be
motivated to create more jobs than promised to capitalize on the annual grant payment for all new
eligible jobs created within the incentive agreement term (four years). Additional requirements
include an established baseline of aggregate average wages along with provisions to restrict eligibility
of jobs domiciled outside of Collier County. The program would require applicants to meet QTI
eligibility criteria for target industries and reporting requirements. Conceptually, the first tier
provides a wage minimum that would begin at 150%of the County's annual average wage (currently
$59,958). The award would be distributed over four years after annual performance compliance at a
rate of 1% or(.0100)of total annual payroll(adjusted for inflation). The second tier provides a wage
minimum that would begin at 200% of the County's annual average wage (currently $79,944). The
award would be distributed over four years after annual performance compliance at an annual rate of
(.01063) or 1.063% of total annual payroll (adjusted for inflation). The approach will provide a
unique flexibility to proactively reward creation of those types of jobs that can have the greatest
impact on improving Collier County's productivity growth rate. (Attachment C)
Flexibility of Policy by Resolution over Adopted Ordinance
Although Collier County's climate for quality job growth is improving, as evidenced by recent state
rankings in job growth rate,the persistent economic downturn has created a tough environment for our
citizens. The future economic well being of Collier County citizens could depend significantly on our
community's capacity to nurture industries that are innovative and competitive enough to survive in
the global economy. A community's adaptability to meet the challenges of attracting those fast
changing industries will be keys to long term economic sustainability. The flexibility offered by
generating incentive policy by resolution can help the County's administration be more responsive
allowing innovation and revisions within a timely, orderly fashion that retains rigor and enforcement
provisions comparable to incentive ordinances. The capacity for incentive policy by resolution also
projects a message of business friendliness, and reinforces to prospects the County's intent of
supporting businesses proactively.
In sum,these proposed changes with three levels of incentive programs equips the County's economic
development efforts to compete for differing industry expansion and recruitment opportunities to
optimize the probability of improving the community's economic prosperity. For the reasons
provided above, staff recommends acceptance of the attached draft proposed changes to Collier
County Economic Development Ordinances, and to direct the County Manager or his designee to
present those options to the community for input with the intention of convening a Board workshop
for additional consideration and discussion.
FISCAL IMPACT: To be determined with the final proposal.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None at this time.
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The County Attorney will work with Mr. Register to develop these
proposals into a formal Economic Development Program for consideration at a later Board meeting.
Mr. Register's recommendation to accomplish this by Resolution rather than by formal ordinance
would give the Board the ability to more quickly adapt these programs to changes in the market as
well as greater flexibility in crafting economic development agreements with each applicant. Of the
current ordinances, only the Innovation Zone Ordinance (Ord. 2010-20) is being proposed to remain.
Features of the remaining Economic Development Ordinances which have proven valuable can be
incorporated into this new program. This item requires majority support for Board approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board review the attached draft proposed changes to the Collier
County Economic Development Ordinances and direct County Manager or his designee to present
those options to the community for input and additional recommendation. Proposed drafts of
conceptual changes include replacing and consolidating all existing economic development incentive
program ordinances with the exception of the Innovation Zones Ordinance into three simplified
incentive programs as Collier County Policy based on adoption by formal motion or resolution rather
than adopted ordinance(Attachments A,B,C).
Prepared by: Bruce Register,Director,Business and Economic Development
Attachments: Current Collier County Economic Development Ordinances; Transcript of February
12,2013 Board discussion; Three proposed Incentive Programs(Attachments A,B,C)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 11.11.D.
Item Summary: Recommendation to review the attached draft proposed changes to the
Collier County Economic Development Ordinances and direct the County Manager or his
designee to present those options to the community for input and additional recommendation.
Proposed drafts of conceptual changes include replacing and consolidating all existing economic
development incentive program ordinances with the exception of the Innovation Zones
Ordinance into three simplified incentive programs as Collier County Policy based on adoption
by formal motion or resolution rather than adopted ordinance. (Bruce Register, Office of
Business and Economic Development Director)
Meeting Date: 5/28/2013
Prepared By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
5/21/2013 9:20:44 AM
Submitted by
Title:Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
Name: BrockMaryJo
5/21/2013 9:20:47 AM
Approved By
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 5/21/2013 4:55:12 PM
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Attachment A
PROPOSED PROGRAM DESCRIPTION&OVERVIEW
The Basic Industry Growth Promotion Incentive is a proposal that recognizes Collier County's desire for
near term job growth opportunities for expansions of local companies and recruiting new companies
which might not qualify for the Qualified Targeted Industries (QTI)program. Basic industries, even
those with wages under QTI thresholds,tend to export a significant percentage of their product and as a
result create net new wealth and net new spending power in a local economy. Growth in those industries
will help our community's economic recovery.
Basic Industry Growth Incentive Program
Collier County will offer qualifying applicant's eligibility to the Basic Industry Growth Incentive for a
grant of$1,500 per job if the project creates at least 10 new jobs within 12 months in a Targeted Industry
with wages meeting or exceeding the Collier County average of the applicant's specific 3 digit North
American Industry Classification System industry code. Eligibility for a$500 per job bonus over the base
grant will apply to businesses that demonstrate energy efficiency, resource conservation, or environmental
sustainability in either the firm's operational process or products. Employers must meet Collier County's
program requirements regarding reporting compliance of average wage and job levels. To become
eligible,applicants must apply prior to commitment of intent, or change in land use or permitting
applicants are submitted. The BOCC must approve all applicants, and all application forms,
Ate,..
administrative procedures and required proof of performance compliance will be developed by the
County Manager or designated staff. Only official forms and procedures are deemed sufficient for
application to this program.
General Program Requirements
• Applications must be submitted in advance of public announcements or any permit applications changing
usage or building occupancy related to the projected jobs.
• In officially designated economically distressed areas the wage requirement is waived and job eligibility is
reduced to 5 qualified industry jobs.
• The new jobs and business must be a for profit business operating within Collier County and qualified
under the State's listed Target Industries,creating 10 new jobs within 12 months of the BCC application
approval.In addition,for existing firms,the net new jobs must be reflected as the increase of full-time
equivalents over the latest quarter prior to application.
• The level of new jobs and wages comprising the grant must be maintained and documented to be eligible
for the annual payment over the four(4)year term of the program. In addition,the applicant must agree to
provide sufficient evidence the new job and wage levels were maintained.
• Grant disbursements in four equal installments over four years as compliance for each year is verified.
Method of evidence verification will be based on records such as:IRS Form 941,Payroll Records,and a
Florida Department of Revenue Employer's Quarterly Report(UCT-6)Form for each new employee or an
acceptable equally reliable substitute.
• Each new employee hire must be either a full time employee working an average of 36 hours per week,or
business will be allowed to count two employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week as one full time
equivalent employee as long as these employees are eligible to receive full benefits.
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Attachment A
W , i AW' ,,_ t BASIC Industry Growth Promotion
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Industry Code (NAICS)
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, Yes, up to two times the number of jobs
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, applied for during the initial four year
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"ila�ble-to x uSt Yes each of the new Jobs lasting Four
t� 1" x r � f years are eligible.
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v 2,0, years are eligible.
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payout chedule VOIVO4P. Paid in installments over four(4)years
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any permit applications changing usage or building occupancy related to the
projected jobs
�aess Economic Base Industries defined as
471;'"'ties Qualified Targeted Industries by
# Enterprise Florida Inc.
Any retail activities, elect. utility
V �S company, or phosphate or solid
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processing operation.
Distressed AreaExce ion , Wage requirement waived and job
M; s '0 : _ eligibility is reduced to 5 qualified
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P ,x industry jobs in designated
economically distressed areas.
Contac ,04..1n 41 Bruce Register, Collier County
4 Business & Economic Development
, " ` fig Office(239)252-8990.
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elorlda.cam Incentive Information Shea_ _
The Qualified Target industry(QTI)Tax Refund is a tool available to Florida communities to encourage quality job growth in
targeted high value-added businesses.If approved,the applicant may receive refunds on the taxes it pays.This includes corporate
income,sales,ad valorem,intangible personal property,insurance premium,
communications services,and certain other taxes.There is a cap of$7 million per r!.
single qualified applicant in all years,and no more than 25 ercent of the total >`''`'
refund approved may be taken in any single fiscal year. ,NC...
Eligibility
In order to participate,a company must apply to Enterprise Florida(EFI)prior to making a decision to
locate or expand in Florida.All final decisions on applications are based upon all available
information at that time.Any business decisions,such as announcements,leasing of space or hiring
of employees,made prior to submission of a complete,effective QTI application will be grounds for
disapproval.Projects that clearly do not require inducement will not be approved.In order to qualify
for consideration under the program,an applicant must:
• be in a target industry(see attached Target Industries List);
• submit an application before making a decision to locate or expand in Florida,and demonstrate
• that the tax refund will make a material difference in the company's decision to locate or expand
in the community;
• create at least 10 net new full-time equivalent Florida jobs and,if an expansion project,increase
employment by at least 10 percent(whichever is greater).For a project located in a rural
, community(county)or an enterprise zone,the net increase in employment may be waived in " "
special circumstances;
• pay an average annual wage that is at least 115 percent of the state,metropolitan statistical area
(MSA),or the local average wages.For a project located in a rural city,rural community(county),
a designated brownfield area,an enterprise zone or a manufacturing project paying at least
100 percent of the prevailing average wage,the wage requirement may be waived in special
circumstances;
- show that the jobs make a significant economic contribution to the area economy;and
• provide a resolution from the city or county commission recommending the applicant for the
i�' �� {, incentive and committing the community to provide a local match equaling 20 percent of the tax
1 k� �, refund.If located in a rural city or community(county)or designated brownfield area the business
( ' Ar may accept a refund equal to 80 percent of the refund for which they would otherwise qualify if a
1,..1.:,•:.-„:::,;,- --'...7-------_:,:.:•.:.: :::,;11i1;-_, match exemption is granted to the local community.
. :Award Amount
Pre-approved applicants who create jobs in Florida receive tax refunds of$3,000 per net new full-time equivalent Florida
job created;$6,000 in an Enterprise Zone or Rural Community(county).Additional awards are available for projects
meeting the specific criteria below.Note these are maximum amounts per job and the actual awards could be lower.
• $1,000 per job for businesses paying at least 150 percent of the prevailing average annual wage or$2,000 per job for
businesses paying at least 200 percent of the prevailing average annual wage;
• $2,000 per job if the business falls within a designated high impact sector OR if the business increases exports of its
goods through a seaport or airport in the state by at least 10 percent in value or tonnage in each year of receiving a
QTI refund;
• $2,500 per job if project is located in a designated Brownfield area(Brownfield Bonus);and
• $1,000 per job if the local financial support is equal to the base QTi award.
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Application.Process.=. .
• EFI staff will shepherd businesses and communities through the entire application process,ensuring that the company
and community understand what is required for a complete,effective application.
• EFI reports its evaluation of the application and recommendation to the Department of Economic Opportunity(DEO)
who makes the final decision on the project.
Approval Process .::=.. ...
• DEO's approval or disapproval of the application is in the form of a letter of certification.
• If the application is approved,the certification will indicate the amount and schedule of tax
refunds approved,as well as the number of jobs and average wage rate for the project jobs.
These must be the same as stated in the application. x;.
• Once the QTI application is approved,the business will begin working directly with DEO
to finalize the tax refund agreement.Within 120 days of issuance of the certification,the QTI
business and the Director of DEO must sign a written tax refund agreement.
Refund Process
• The business submits a claim each year for the scheduled tax refund and the community must >•
pay its local match into the Economic Development Trust Fund.
• If all the terms of the tax refund agreement are met,then DEO pays the refund,including the -
local match,directly to the business.
• During the 2010 Legislative Session,the Economic Recovery Extension(ERE,Chapter
F.S. language in QTI and was modified to allow businesses affected by an
288.106(5)b,F.S.)
economic downturn in their industry,hurricanes or named tropical storms,or specific * ms � w,4
terrorist attacks to receive additional time to meet their job creation commitments.
Businesses with claims due between January 1,2009,and July 1,2012,are eligible to
apply for a one or two year exemption.
Statutory Reference: Section 288.106,Florida Statutes
Enterprise Florida,Inc.
The Atrium Building,Suite 201 •325 John Knox Road•Tallahassee,Florida,32303
Phone:850.298.6620•Fax:850.298.6659
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Centers may qualify for incentives if certain economic criteria are met.Retail activities,utilities,mining and other extraction or processing
businesses,and activities regulated by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation are
statutorily excluded from consideration.All projects are evaluated on an individual basis and therefore operating in a target industry does not
automatically indicate eligibility.
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please visit Enterprise Florida's website at vvww.eflorida,com
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Attachment C
PROPOSED PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & OVERVIEW
The Advanced Long-term Productivity Strategy Program(ALPS) is a proposal to expand Collier County's
competitiveness in attracting extraordinary high value economic development projects in augmentation to our
existing Qualified Targeted Industries(QTI)program. The program will encourage the creation of high
skilled/high wage jobs within Collier County and diversify the economic base in Collier County. It also has the
potential to enhance the number of corporate headquarters in Collier County while stimulating productivity and
net new earnings into our county's economy. In addition it will be a focal point in leveraging the partnerships
and support of local educational and training providers.
Advanced Long-term Productivity Strategy Incentive Program
Collier County will offer qualifying applicant's eligibility to the ALPS Incentive if the project creates at least 25
new jobs whose average wage meets or exceeds the 150%of the County's average wage(currently $59,958). A
two tiered system will determine the award amount. Tier One provides a bonus incentive equal to 1.000%of actual
payroll for each of four years provided that the project's aggregate employment meets a minimum of 150%of the
lowest of the State or County's average wage and the minimum job creation threshold. Tier Two provides a bonus
incentive equal to 1.063%of actual payroll for each of four years provided that the project's aggregate employment
meets a minimum of 200%of the lowest of the State or County's annual average wage, and the minimum
job creation threshold.
Employers must adhere to all rules of the State's QTI program,but also must meet Collier County's program
requirements regarding reporting compliance of average wage and job levels. To become eligible, applicants
must apply prior to commitment of intent, or change in land use or permitting applicants are submitted.
Subsequently, certification and payment cycles continuing annually for a four-year period. The BOCC must
approve all applicants; and administration of the Program will be conducted by the County Manager or
designated staff. Only official forms and procedures are deemed sufficient for application to this program.
General Program Requirements
To be eligible projects and businesses must qualify for the State's QTI program and agree to the Collier specific
requirements as a contingency for eligibility in Collier County's Advanced Longterm Productivity Strategy Incentive.
A summary of qualifications includes but is not limited to:
• Applicant must notify Collier County of intent to apply to the County's Advanced Long-term Productivity
Strategy Program before Collier County approves the local match contribution to that project's State QTI
application and in all cases the ALPS application must be approved by the BOCC prior to the project's
commitment of intent.
• New or Expansions of existing businesses in Collier County must create at least 25 new jobs that meet 150%of
the lowest of the County or State's annual average wage.
• The level of new jobs and wages comprising the grant must be maintained and documented to be eligible for the
annual payment over the four(4)year term of the program. In addition,the applicant must agree to provide
sufficient evidence the new job and wage levels were maintained.
• Grant is disbursed over four annual installments,adjusted for inflation as compliance for each year is verified.
Method of evidence verification will be based on records such as:IRS Form 941,Payroll Records,and a Florida
Department of Revenue Employer's Quarterly Report(UCT-6)Form for each new employee or an acceptable
equally reliable substitute.
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Progr-am f am • Advancing Long-Term Productivity Strategy Incentive
Arkr'okv R QTI Augmentation
4,131P ',"ttr-,MVO � � r Grant
Qualified Target Industry Employers
Tier One 150% of the lowest of County, MSA or State
Average Wage or$59,958; Tier Two 200% of the lowest
s , � r of County, State or MSA Average Wage or$79,944.
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t , : No
''fxpandable1or Later 'ar oos-' . Yes(Percentage of Payroll Captures Job Increases)
Available +n stirs us r
Yes each of the new Jobs lasting Four years are eligible.
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A411ableoewndstry= ' Yes each of the new Jobs lasting Four years are eligible.
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Available fox tetention inA-0 PitN<< No
�Ati ount7w Awatarl ' .. . t : oi Floating per job annual award equates to a %of
g4 2Z-'7,,,,0 faggregate payroll meeting minimum average wages:
O}_" � ,41 > Tier One 150%- 1.0% a rox. $2,400; Tier Two 200% -
'f" '�" And u ,� gf't mom. 0 pp , ,.:r.r.,a....
� ;2 - � 4 1 1.063/o approx. $3,400. Existing firms annual award
1� 45 ; e will be based on segregated new job payroll.
PayoutS-citedu-le.. '4 M, ^ ,, t, •- . Paid in installments over four(4) years, each year's payroll
.. y f- ;: r is adjusted for inflation over previous year
"S,pec e ss �s m None
°pox ; Yes- 100% paid by the County if jobs are located in
Unincorporated Collier County.
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,Eligible indi*:,riiesl! us ess ctiv ties' .- . 5; i Industries defined as Qualified Targeted Industries by
�v iQ Enterprise Florida Inc.
Inelt�q 1e� � � , " . Any retail activities, elect. utility company, or phosphate or
solid minerals severance, mining or processing operation.
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DistressedAr a� ceptiota ' Minimum Job eligibility threshold is reduced to 10 qualified
Y 22,A4 V a-,y.-%,:_-:=1:4iaglitii, industry jobs in designated economically distressed areas.
y
Contact y- i-WV:ry Bruce Register, Collier County Business& Economic
Development Office(239)252-8990.
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