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Agenda 09/14/2010 Item #16F 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 1 of 22 Recommendation to provide after the fact approval for the submittal of a 2010 Community Challenge Planning Grant Application, sponsored by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, for a total amount of $1,000,000.00. OBJECTIVE: To receive after-the-fact approval from the Board of County Commissioners to submit one 2010 Community Challenge Planning Grant Application, sponsored by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, for a total amount of $1,000,000,00, CONSIDERATIONS: On December 16, 2009, the President signed the Fiscal Year 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which appropriated $600 million to the United States Department of Transportation for National Infrastructure investments and authorizes up to $35 million for TIGER II Planning Grants. An additional appropriation was granted in the amount of $40 million to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish and Community Challenge Planning Grant Program to foster reform and reduce barriers to achieve affordable, economically vital and sustainable communities through focusing on individual jurisdictions and localized planning efforts. This grant program was announced in the Federal Register on April 26, 2010, All applicants were required to submit a pre-application by July 26, 2010 and final applications must be submitted by August 23, 2010, Selected projects will be announced no earlier than September 15,2010. Due to the short turnaround time and the complexity and scale of applications, it was necessary to obtain County Manager approval to submit the application and obtain "after-the-fact" approval from the Board of County Commissioners, Collier County CMA #5330 authorizes the County Manager to approval the submittal of a grant application with subsequent Board of County Commissioners action at the next available Board meeting to ratify the approval as "after-the-fact." The following project was submitted for funding consideration. Any award made based on submittal of the project will require subsequent Board of County Commissioners approval. Total Grant Anticipated Project Name Project Description Project Source of Match Cost Request Match Develop a strategic governmental plan that enables a county-wide 'Business and Economic Development Action Plan' that ensures Dedicated County Economic Collier County economic sustainability Business and in the future, Public and Development cost center and/or Economic private participation in $1,000,000 $800,000 $200,000 other sectors of General Fund, Development both of the plan's Additional in-kind match to come Master Plan development will ensure from staff time and administrative goals to achieve support, equitable housing, improved transportation infrastructure and a business,friendly climate, FISCAL IMPACT: The total project cost, grant request and matching amount and source of match this project has been identified in the above table, If awarded, the award will be brought before the board to accept the grant and authorize the necessary budget amendment. 2 Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14,2010 Page 2 of 22 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney's Office, Should this grant be awarded, staff will return to the BCC for authorization to accept the grant. This is legally sufficient for Board action, (STW) GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: The projects are consistent with the economic element of the Growth Management Plan, RECOMMENDATION: To provide after-the-fact approval from the Board of County Commissioners to submit a 2010 Community Challenge Planning Grant Application, sponsored by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, for a total amount of $1,000,000. PREPARED BY: Ashley Caserta, Grants Coordinator and David Jackson, Executive Director ATT ACHMENT: Exhibit A-Summary of application submitted to HUD, J Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 3 of 22 COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Item Number: Item Summary: 16F2 Recommendation to provide after the fact approval for the submittal of a 2010 Community Challenge Planning Grant Application, sponsored by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, for a total amount of $1 ,000,000, 9/14/20109:00:00 AM Meeting Date: Prepared By David Jackson Executive Director, CRA Date 8/25/20105:56:30 PM Approved By David Jackson Executive Director, CRA Date 8/26/20103:40 PM Approved By Joshua Thomas Grants Support Specialist Date Administrative Services Division Administrative Services Division 8/27/2010 9: 15 AM Approved By Steven Williams Assistant County Attorney Date County Attorney County Attorney 8/27/201012:50 PM Approved By Jeff Klatzkow County Attorney Date 8/30/20104:31 PM Approved By OMB Coordinator Date County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 8/31/20109:40 AM Approved By Therese Stanley Office of Management & Budget Manager - Operations Support - Trans Date Office of Management & Budget 9/3/20105:36 PM Approved By Leo E, Ochs, Jr, County Manager Date County Managers Office County Managers Office 9/5/20108:31 PM Co ler County ~ ~......... - - Administrative Services Division Grants Coordination Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 4 of 22 TO: Leo Ochs, County Manager by CC: David Jackson, Economic Development Cou ty ~ date After-the-Fact Approval by the BCC is required at the September J 4, 2010 BCC meeting FROM: Marlene Foord, Grants Coordinator DATE: August 20, 2010 SUBJECT: County Manager Review and Approval of a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Challenge Planning Grant applications On December 16, 2009, the President signed the Fiscal Year 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which appropriated $600 million to the United States Department of Transportation for National Infrastructure Investments and authorizes up to $35 million for TIGER II Planning Grants, An additional appropriation was granted in the amount ,of $40 million to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a Community Challenge Planning Grant Program to foster retonn and reduce barriers to achieve affordable, economically vital and sustainable communities throug;h focusing on individual iurisdictions and localized planning efforts, Collier County is proposing several projects for each of the above grant programs and staff has been diligently working to prepare approximately nine applications, all due electronically by August 23, 2010, On behalf of the Economic Development Initiative, the following application has been prepared as outlined in the table below, Total Grant Anticipated Project Name Project Description Project Source of Match Cost Request Match Dedicated County Develop a strategic governmental Master Economic Plan that enables a county,wide 'Business Development cost Collier County and Economic Development Action Plan' center and/or other Business and that ensures economic sustainability in the sectors of General Economic future, Public and private participation in $1,100,000 $800,000 $300,000 Fund, Additional Development both of the plan's development will ensure in-kind match to Master Plan goals to achieve equitable housing, come from staff improved transportation infrastructure and time and a business-friendly climate, administrative support Due to the BCC summer schedule and the complexity and scale of applications, the applications were not ready for BCC approval at the last meeting, Therefore, we are requesting your approval to submit the grant application followed by BCC approval on September] 4, 2010, There are two sections that require your signature as indicated by sign here stickers, Once you have reviewed the proposal, please sign in the box above, and call me for pickup at 252-4768, Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request. - 3301 East TaOliami Trail. Naples, Florida 34112 . marlenefoord(a)colliere:ov.net. (239) 252-4768 . (239) 252-8720 (fax) ~ Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 5 of 22 Grant Application Package a..... ":-. QAA"NTS.GOV"" 07/30/2010 08123/2010 Opportunity TItle: Jffering Agency: CFDA Number: CFDADescrlptlon: Opportunity Number: CompetJtiol1lD: Opportunity Open Date: Opportunity Close Date: Agency Contact: HUD Community Challenge Planning & DOT Tiger II US Department of Housing and Urban Development 14,704 Community Challenge Planning Gram:s and t.b.e Department FR-5415-N-12 CGFG....12 Zuleika,k.Marales E~mail; zuleika,k.morales@nua.gov, Phone: 202-402~5297 This opportunity is only open to organizations, applicants who are submitting grant applications on behalf of a company. state, local or tribal government, academia, or other type of organization, * Application Filing Name: Collie!: Economic Development Plan Mandatory Documents Move FOlm to Complete MandatoN Documents for Submission .n.pplication for: Federal ]~ssJ..st.ance (SF...424l AttB.c~lm.ents Move Form to Delete Optional Documents Move Form Ie SUbmiSSion Ust Optional Documents for Submission Mov€ F'onn te Delele , This application can be completed in Its entirety offline; however, yOu will need to login to the Grants gov website during the submission process ,You can save your application at any time by clicking the "Save" button at the top of your screen , The "Save & Submit" blltlon will not be functional untn all required data fields in the application are completed and you clicked on the "Check Package for Errors" bulton and confirmed all data required data fields are completed. Open and complete all of the documents listed in the "Mandatory Documents" box. Complete the SF-424 form first, , It is recommended that the SF-424 form be the first form completed for the application pacl<age. Data entered on the SF-424 will populate date helds in other mandator)' and optional fOlms and the user cannot enter data in these fields. "The forms listed in the "Mandatory Documents" boX and "Optional Documents" may be predefined forms, such as SF-424. forms where a document needs to be atlached such as the Project Narrative or a combination of both, "Mandatory Documents" are reqwred for thiS apphcabon. "Optional Documents" can be used to proVide additional support for this application or may be required for specific types of grant activity Reference the application paCkage instructions for more informatIOn regarding "Optional Documents" , To open and complete a form, simplY click on tne form's name to select the item and then click or; the => bUlton. This will move the document to the appropriate "Dacumerm. for Submission" hox and the form will be automatically added to your application package, To VJew the form, scroll down the screen or select the form name and chck on the "Open Form" button to begin completing the required datil fieldS. To remove a form/document from the "Oocuments for Submission" box. cJic~. the documenl name to select It. and then click the <: button This will return the form/document to the "Mandatory Documents" or "Oplional Documents" box ,All clocuments listed in the "Mandatory Documents" box must be moved to the "Mandatory Documents for SubmJssion" box. Vllhen you open a reQuJred form, the fields ....h,ch must be completed are highlighted in yellow with a red border. Opl"",al fields and completed fields are displayed in while If you enter Invalid or incomplete information in a field. you wUl receive an e".or message. Click the "Save & Submit.. button to submit your application to Grants.gov, ,Once you have properly completed all required documents and attached any required or oplional documentation. save the compleled applicatIon by clicking on the 'Save'. button ,Click on the "Check Pacl<age for Errors" button to ensure that you have completed all required data fields COfrec: any errors or ff none are found, save the appr:catlon package, - The "Save & Submi!" button will become active, click on the .Save & Submif' button to begin the applicalion sUbmissJon process , You will be laken to the llpplicanllogin page to enler your Grants,gov usemame and pass;word Follow all onsereen instructions for submiSSion Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 6 of 22 OMB Number: 40.10-0004 El(piration Date: 0313112012 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 . 1, Type of Submission: . 2. Type of Apj:llication: . If Revision, selecuppropnate lette*J: o Preapplication [8] New I I [8] Application o Continuation . Other (Specify): o Changed/Corrected Application o Revision I I '.3, Date Received: 4 Applicant identifier lGomplel<ld.t>y Grants,'ilOv upon submission I I I Sa, Federal Entity Identifier: 5b, Federal Award Identifier: I I ICollier-129b I State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: I I 17.. State Application Identifier: I I 8, APPLICANTINFORMA T10N, . a Legal Name: ICOllier County I . b Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): . c Organizational DUNS: 15~-6000558 I !o~ 6"0'" qr' 00'\0 I { ." ." , .~....I ; ~) d, Address: . Street1 ' }40E9 Baysho-:re Dr.ive I Street2 I I . City. INaples I County/Parish Icollier I . State I FL: Florida I Province: I I . Country: I US!>.: UNITED STATES I . Zip { Postal Code 1?"'l"-~F.~ I _, .l.w. ~.. ~_J ,;- e, Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: IBueine2S I. Eean. [IBvelopment. I I I f, Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: PrefIx' INI.. I . First Name' ID"";id I Middle Name' I I . Last Name: IJackson I Suffix: I I Title, 1Execut.ive Directo! I Organizational Affiliation: I 1 . Telephone Number: 1:23 9- 6q 3-1115 I Fax Number: 1-' ~ c._? <,? -6' 53 \ -....... -....;.... ~ 'EmaiJ Idavidjac,:son@cC11iergov.net I Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 7 of 22 Application for Federal. Assistance SF-424 * 9, Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: IB: County Government I Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: I I Type olApplicant 3: Select Applicant Type: I I . Other (specify): I I . 10. Name of Federal Agency: Ius Depart.rnent of Housing and Orbaf, Development 1 11, Catalog of Federal Domestie Assistance Number: 114,704 I CFDA Tille: r,"Omn1"'i+Y Challenge Planning Grants and the DEpa r't,men t ()f Trar:.sportation's TIGER 11 P lanrnnq '.... ,.....,~.... 1 '_. Gr an.t~. . 12, Funding Opportunity Number: 1-- "4" N l' I :'t',,-..; J.~- -~,.c . Titie: HUD Co::nm.l1nj"t:y Chilllenge P l an.ni.ng & DO: 'Tiger ,- P lanni.ng Grant .....,;;. 13, Competition Identification Number: Inf"'-" ") I r...........);'I.."T-....... Title: I I 14, Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties. States, etc,): I I I Add Attachment ,1 I D'I-' - P+'i:l"'hm-n' I \.Y1ie" Pt,c.c;-.'nioOl+<1 -,' .t~,~~v:,...i-~~-...\::~..,; "'_ ..1;,,,, \, ,'~'.. " d , ""'/ -', ...- '. .--'- . 15, Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: C:oJ.,2.ier CQun-:,\' Bu.siness and EC011C):r:ic DeV'~lc"prr:en't r-1,~l.s -::, .~~ r PLm Attach supporting documents as specified in agency lnstrucllons I.' .... .AdljA,ttadttr11ents ..1 I iQelElteAttaCIJ1TI8rltsf IYiE!\\f AttaChments I Agenda Item No. 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 8 of 22 Application for Federal AssistanceSF-424 16. Congrnalonal Districts Of: .s, Applicant IFlrOH I b, program/Project IFL'OJ.4 I Attach an additlonalliat ofProgrllmlProjeet CongreuionSI Districts if needed, !congresssional districcs ect:achment.,<1oc.x Ilc"J:~~mt;\i~ Li:Mi~nt:f~ 1'''':\T.wl~''i;ht;~ ><": .' '",l'l'l, .:.~! ,. ..... ...".,._.". ."..... '_'.'~ _",J 17,Proposed project: . a, Start Date: IOH03/20nl ' t, End Date: ]01/3112'0131 18. Estimated Funding ($): "a Federal I 600.000,001 , b Applicant I 300. 000,001 . e,State l 0,001 'd, LoCal 0,001 . e Other I 0.001 'r, Program IncorMl 0.06] . g, TOTAL I 1, laC, 000 ,001 '19, Is Application Subject to RevieW By SllIte Under Executive Order 12372 Process? 0 a, This application was made al/ailable to the Slate under the Executive On:ler 12372 Process for review 01'1 I I 0 b, Program is subject to E.O, 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review, [8] c, Program is not covered byE,Q 12372, , 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal De-bt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) DYes [Rj No If .'Yes'. provide explanation and attach ! I 1"~1!Ji4~cAt{a$rnerlf,(t I'.~i~l~/;'#~_~l't 1';:~'i~~:All;~fCpio,",rrt....~ i I 21, -Sy signing this application, I certify (1) to the statementsconllllned in the list of certifications" and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best 01 my knowledge. I also proVide the required lI$Surances" and agree to comply with any resulting terms If I accept an eward, I am aware that any false,fictltious. or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, ciViI,or adminlstratll/epenaltles. {US, Code, Title 218. Section 1001 l {g] ,. I AGREE .. The list or certifications and assurances. or an Internel site where you may obtain till$ list, is contained In the announcement or agency s~cmc instructions, Authomed Represenllltive: ~, .'--- .~ I Preftx' . First Name !Leo MlOdle Name' I I . las! Name' lochS J SUffix: IJr, I . Die; .lcounCY Manager ,~ ..' . Telephone Number: 1239'252-6383 I Fax Number I ~,._- I lLeoOch9@colliergov.net - I . EmaB: . Sipnature 01 AuthOrized ReprnenllltNe ICompleted by Grarn.s.Q~vupon"ubm..aicn I 'Date Signed Icomptal*d by Grants;go'" uponGUOtntsS'on I ~.f);;,c~i~ f?).d? j Ie ~.~ ::)f1c. +,.t~ \) ~ \e - er Cou.nty " - - HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Business & Economic Development Master Plan Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Application ID: collier-I 296 August 20, 2010 Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 9 of 22 HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 10 of 22 Table of Contents 2 3 4 7 ] 1 12 ]3 Overview and project description Location Map - Co Uier County, Florida Rating Factor I-Purpose and Outcomes Rating Factor 2 - Work Plan Rating Factor 3 - Leveraging and Collaboration Collier County Budget Table Rating Factor 4 - Capacity -. Page 1 of15 Application ID: colIier-1296 HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Agenda Item No. 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 11 of 22 Overview As the Nation's economic recession continues to affect all states, counties and cities, Collier County, Florida is experiencing the same effects: loss of jobs, unemployment rate higher than the national average, decreasing property values, high rate of home foreclosures, decrease in general fund revenues, and significant loss of business in the County's two major industries. To combat the downward economic spiral, Collier County leadership has taken a proactive approach to turn the business economy around through a thorough review of governmental policies and ordinances, organizational structure and procedures, and outside partnerships and collaborations. The County's economic revitalization cannot be realized without fOUf important elements: ]. Identified and obligated flnancial and physical resources, 2. A dynamic economic development model (Economic Development Business Plan), 3. A practical implementation plan (Action Plan), and 4. A proactive Collier County business and economic development collaboration. Description The Collier County Manager's Office seeks to develop a strategic governmental Master Plan that enables a county-wide 'Business and Economic Development Action Plan' (Action Plan) that ensures economic vitality and sustainability far into the future. Public and private participation in both of the Master Plan's development will ensure goals to achieve equitable housing, improved transportation infrastructure and a business-friendly climate. Goals Strategies to be included within the Action Plan are (not in any specific priority or order): · Support a Strong Transportation and Infrastructure System. · Encourage Green Technologies, o Protect our Natural Environment. · Facilitate Collaborative Partnerships. o Create Partnerships for Innovation. · Build a Diverse Economy, o Meet Employment Needs. o Attract and Recruit Innovative Businesses. o Gro\l\' and Retain Existing Businesses. · Develop and Implement a Regional Sustainable Development Strategy, · Provide a Vibrant and Strong Quality of Life. Scope of Work STEP I: Development the Strategic Plan STEP 2: Create the Business and Economic Development Master Plan · Develop Goals, Measurable Objectives STEP 3: Develop the Action Plan · Develop Benchmarks STEP 4: Implement the Action Plan Page 2 ofl5 Application ID: collier-l 296 I-fUD Community Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 12 of 22 MAP The map below shows the location of the Collier County, Florida. 1 ." ~,.,., .,. COLLIER COUNTY Area: Total area 01'2,305 square miles Population: 333,032 Incorporated Communities: Everglades City, Marco Island and Naples Established: 1923 Page 3 of IS Application ID: collier-1296 HUD ConmlUnity Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 13 of 22 Rating Fador I-Purpose and Outcomes (35 points) Existing Conditions Today Collier County faces a decreasing fiscal condition that has escalated over the past two years. As with many state and local governments, the County continues to face a challenging future, Collier County's taxable sales were $550.7 million in February 2010, a six-percent increase from February 2009; however, County unemployment rate fell to 11.4 percent in April 2010. Unemployment rates above 5 or 6 percent reflect cyclical unemployment and a slowdown of the economy from long-run trends. The forecast for unemployment levels is a very slow and gradual decline through 2013. Purpose The Collier County Business and Economic Development Master Plan (and associated Action Plan) will attract, retain, and create quality businesses to diversify its economic base, while protecting the natural and cultural environments, to promote economic stability, greater job and educational opportunities, and higher income for its residents. Business and Economic Development Master Plan The Master Plan will culminate in the preparation and presentation of a Strategic governmental Master Plan that enables a County-wide 'Business and Economic Development Plan' that ensures economic sustainability in the future. Public and private participation in both of the Plan's development will ensure goals to achieve equitable housing, improved transportation infrastructure, and a business-friendly climate, Initial planning steps include: · Plan and conduct focus groups/workshops with local economic development organizations to review draft findings and recommendations and obtain their perspectives and suggestions, · Interview representatives of all relevant economic development organizations, to define current economic development entities, roles and responsibilities, · Document the "as is" situation with an inventory of the area's current economic development organizations, visions, strategies and programs, · Conduct a best practice survey to identify the most innovative and promising economic development models and strategies for consideration. · Identify suitable performance metrics for evaluating the overall effectiveness of economic development master plan. · Recommend viable organizational and financing models for strengthening the coordination and synergism of the community's economic development programs, · Recommend specific measures for minimizing duplication of effort among the area's current economic development entities and improving the coordination of economic development roles for the implementation of the area's economic visions, The project's alignment with the Livability Principles is as follows: Provide More Transportation Choices. · Develop safe, reliable and affordable transportation choices to decrease household transportation costs, reduce energy consumption and dependence on foreign oil, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote public health, Page 4ofl5 Application ID: collier-I 296 HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14,2010 Page 14 of 22 . Meet various mobility needs ofthe community and the region while respecting and enhancing the character of our diverse neighborhoods. . Connect people and places via a coordinated, integrated, reliable vehicular and pedestrian transportation network. o Coordinated network of roads, bridges and traffic management systems. o Reliable, convenient and affordable public transit systems. o Expand Collier Area Transit (CAT) service and associated infrastructure. o Integrated system of bike paths & sidewalks. o Identify future Greenway corridors and locations for retrofit of sidewalks in high bike/pedestrian corridors. . Update the Long Range Transportation Plan. o Support a strong transportation and infrastructure system that meets the demands of current and future generations. . Provide roadway improvements that meet the needs' of the County. . Development and management of the three publicly owned general aviation airports, o Enhance marketing & branding programs for all three airports. Promote equitable, affOl'dable housing. . Expand location- and energy efficient housing choices for people of all ages, incomes, races, and ethnicities to increase mobility and lower the combined cost of housing, . Utilize the region's natural assets to provide the green technologies and green jobs that will generate long-term economic growth that are demanded by a sustainable economy. . Protect our region's natural environment and promoting healthy and fit communities. . Ensure that the region's resources - economic, environmental, social, and human - are accessible to everyone and being used is the most etlicient and effective manner possible. . Ensuring foreclosed homes sold through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program are sustainable. Enhance Economic Competitiveness. . Improve economic competitiveness through reliable and timely access to employment centers, educational opportunities, services and other basic needs by workers, . Expand business access to markets. . Create a local viable economic stimulus plan to boost the local economy during the recession by fast tracking certain capital projects, . Review and update the County's economic development incentives to allow payment of impact fees for qualifying developments that will be beneficial to businesses and the local economy, . Develop and sustain a viable work force to allow business development and expansion. o Investigate partnerships with local and regional universities to develop programs to retain graduating students, - Page 50fl5 Application ID: coIlier-1296 HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 15 of 22 Support Existing Communities. · Target Federal funding toward exIsting communities through strategies like transit oriented, mixed-use development, and land recycling. · Increase community revitalization and the efficiency of public works investments and safeguard rural landscapes. · Install sidewalks to promote walkable communities. · Encourage Florida-friendly landscaping programs. Coordinate Policies and Leverage Investment. · Align Federal policies and funding to remove barriers to collaboration, leverage funding, and increase the accountability and effectiveness of all levels of government to plan for future growth, including making smart energy choices such as locally generated renewable energy, · Utilize the region's natural asset,,> to provide the green technologies and green jobs that will generate long-term economic growth that are demanded by a sustainable economy, · Support a strong Florida Department of transportation (FDOT) infrastructure system that meets the demands of current and future generations, - Value Communities and Neighborhoods, · Enhance the unique characteristics of all communities by investing in healthy, safe, and \valkable neighborhoods - rural, urban, or suburban, · Provide a vibrant and strong quality oflife that benefit from our region's rich history, diverse cultural resources, and various urban, suburban, and rural communities, · Install sidewalks and pedestrian greenways to promote walkable communities, Rating Factor 2-Work P/lln (35 points): Work Plan Background: Collier County, Florida is experiencing a high number of job loss, unemployment rate higher than the national average, decreasing property values, high rate of home foreclosures, decrease in general fund revenues, and significant loss of business in the County's two major industries. To combat the downward economic spiral, Collier County leadership will take a proactive approach to turn the business economy around through a thorough review of governmental polictes and ordinances, organizational structure and procedures, and outside partnerships and collaborations. In cooperation with the local Collier County economic development organizations, colleges and universities and local businesses, government will quantify a 'vision' for what area stakeholders need to prosper in a business friendly environment. From that, an implementable master plan (Plan) will be developed, This Plan will establish a set of goals, measurable objectives and benchmarks, review the operational staJr operational procedures, and establish a composite implementation process to meet the measurable outcomes, Work Plan Narrative: Successful completion of the Plan's goals and objectives will ensure that the County becomes high quality destination for businesses to thdve and relocate from outside areas, The Master Plan will have an Page 6 oft 5 Application ID: colJier-1296 HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Agenda Item No. 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 16 of 22 implementation component named the 'Action Plan'. It will detine the priorities, processes, short and long-range goals, objectives and strategies as well as prioritize and budget resource allocations. Work Plan Strategies and Activities: A well developed and implementable Plan with measurable outcomes will lead us to a sustainable economy. Without a sustainable economy Collier County may be in the same stressed condition again when the next recession occurs, and it will occur again, Near term and immediate strategy to jump start the process is to identify key priorities that will ensure continued economic growth by building upon existing strengths, and identifying new and emerging opportunities. For the Action Plan to be an effective tool the following will be accomplished: . Develop a comprehensive economic development strategy (Action Plan) that will attract independent groups to a common cause that will provide a collaborative set of goals and objectives backed up with an imp]ementable plan, that when executed wiII benefit the entire county population, not just a segment orregion or group or government. . Develop a framework so Collier County is the preferred location for innovative, creative and knowledge-based businesses. Existing and emerging industries will be examined for new opportunities to grow the Collier economy, . Attract knowledge-based companies support, embrace and encourage growth in small-scale and innovative businesses, as well as loca] start-ups. . Creative partnerships for innovation will be enabled to leverage opportumtles with eXlstmg businesses, colleges, universities, economic development organizations, research institutions and/or cultural institutions. o Parfier with Economic Deve]opment Council, Chamber of Commerce to provide professional development programs needed to build and retain a qualified, local work force, . Maintain an aggressive economic development marketing program for creating high-wage economic base jobs that produce products or service..o;; sold outside the County, . Pursue targeted industries that meet Key Benchmarks in a competitive global market. . Utilize the region's natura] assets to provide the green technologies and green jobs that will generate long-term economic growth that are demanded by a sustainable economy. . Support a strong transportation and infrastructure system that meets future demands. . Protect our region's natural environment and promote healthy and fit communities. . Diversiry Financial Resources - Secure adequate financial resources through; o Adopt policies and directives that promote expansion of the County's residential and business tax base. o Identify new revenue sources utilizing partnerships and other creative means that lessen the reliance upon ad valorem property taxes. o Generate equitable mix of revenues to sustain serv ice expectations, o Develop local government tax and revenue policies that promote business expansion and economic prosperity, o Operate an efficient, effective, professional county government with reasonable taxes, assessments and fees, Page 7 of15 Application ID: collier-] 296 HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 17 of 22 · Develop a diversified tax ba<;e that equitably distributes the property tax burden, · Develop strategic balance of commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential land uses that promote diversified economic development. · Provide a fair, efficient and responsive regulatory process (zoning, rezoning, permitting, Land Development Code regulations, plan review, etc.). · Provide economic incentives for businesses to expand and relocate in the County, · Target high wage businesses and industries for expansion or relocation. · Support and develop the Florida Trade Port as an international airport and prime industrial location. Work Plan Scope of Work, Measurable Objectives and Timeline: STEP 1: Development of the Strategic Plan Objectives: o Review and update current Strategic Plans goals, o~jectives and benchmarks. o Comprehensive analysis of demographic and lifestyle data for the Collier County market area to comprehend the composition and leisure pursuits of residents of the region. o Analysis of available demographic data, o Review regional market conditions including trends in population and economic growth in the area, o Survey of stakeholders for existing and proposed opportunities for collaborative partnerships, o The development of marketing materials to be included in local tourist development council. Timeline: Six (6) months after consultant's notice to proceed (cumulative time 6 months), STEP 2: Create the Business and Economic Development Master Plan · Develop Goals, Measurable Objectives Objectives: o Obtain relevant information from stakeholders within the study area to generate community visions for the social, economic and community expectations of the project. o Review of policies, ordinances, organizational structure and budget to ensure quality and success, o Create an economic-based business growth model with local educational institutions and community groups to provide support to emerging businesses, o Investigate an incubator organizational structure with outside organizations to develop businesses; and establish monitoring procedures to ensure quality and success, o Development of a brand for the area, a marketing strategy and the establishment of a program to continue to advertise the business-friendly environment in the County, o Capitalize on the existing innovation zones, economic development zones, redevelopment areas, free trade port, and airports as economic engines, o Creation of a strategy that encourages rehabilitation of stressed residential neighborhoods with high foreclosure rates into quality neighborhoods. Timeline: Six (6) months after consultant's notice to proceed (cumulative time 6 months). STEP 3: Develop the Action Plan · Develop Benchmarks Objectives: o Frame Master Plan Options into an Action Plan Page 8 01'15 Application ID: collier-l 296 HOO Community Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Agenda Item No. 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 18 of 22 o Develop a framework map including economic development options to realize the strategic principles, vision and Master Plan program. o Produce the Action Plan for the Collier County Board of County Commissioners. o Ensure adequate infrastructure for rural areas. . Advocate the prioritization of public discretionary technical assistance and infrastructure grants for rural areas with inadequate infrastructure. . Evaluate locally undesirable land uses as part of rural economic development. o Lead and encourage environmentally responsible approaches to promote the utilization of technologies and tactics that conserve energy and water. . Review proposed development to promote energy conservation. . Participate in analysis of the production of agricultural energy such as fuel alcohol and methane capture. . Participate in an ongoing regional forum on alternative energy research and development. Timeline: Six (6) months after consultant's notice to proceed (cumulative time J 8 months). STEP 4: Implement the Action Plan . Prioritize Business and Economic Development Processes . Design, Plan and Fund Economic Development Goals Objectives: o Attract, retain, and create quality businesses to diversify its economic base, o Protect the natural environment to promote economic stability, o Create greater job and educational opportunities. o Increase per capita financial basis over next five (5) years, o Create a policy framework for the development of community driven and neighborhood focused infrastructure, o Create a ten year capital program forecast for spending to repair existing facilities and to build new facilities, o Establish capital outreach, advocacy and partnership to build capacity. o Create a network of partnerships with area economic agencies: Tourist Development Council, SCORE, regional planning council, and Economic Development Council. o Remove systemic barriers to business. o Work with Economic Development Council (EOC) to provide business services support. Measurable Objectives: . Number of jobs increased each year . Number new jobs in existing companies . Number jobs added through new businesses . Number new business start-ups (new to Collier) . Number of current business expansions (physical locations) . Number of business relocations to Collier . Number of economic incentives issued . Number of permit applications requested . Number of permits issued . Percent decrease in permit time (application to permit issued) . Percent increase in average/median wage Page 9 oftS App lication ID: collier-l 296 HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 19 of 22 . Percent reduction of foreclosures (residential/business) . Percent reduction in housing inventory . Percent increase in new housing starts Timeline: Ongoing - with Master Plan and Action Plan review and/or update every five years, Rating Factor 3-Leveraging and Collaboration (15 points): Collaboration: A range of partnership opportunities will be created as a result of the Master Plan. Collier County government and the general public will be able to participate in the execution of the Plan's goals and objectives. Collier County will seek additional Federal and State of Florida funding to support the program's objective of establishing an efficient operation, providing ongoing business and economic assistance and incentive programs. In collaboration with the local economic development groups and higher education institutions, the County's efforts will lead to a business plan to establish a sustainable economic environment. Specifically: · Define the terms of the collaboration with government and institutions: o Edison State College o Collier County Public Schools o Florida Gulf Coast University o Economic Development Council of Collier County o Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council o Regional Metropolitan Planning Organizations · Maintain an open dialogue with social, health, and educational business and industry, · Assist local governments and state agencies in planning for future support service facilities, before the need arises. · Assist other government entities (cities) to study alternatives to encourage land development that maximizes the use, rehabilitation, and re-use of existing lacilities, structures, and buildings as an alternative to new construction and development. · Assist local governments to obtain funding to maintain, improve, or expand their infrastructure. · Participate, coordinate, or promote intergovernmental coordination for eliminating unpopular land uses, · Regional Stakeholder Committee comprised of representative from each local partner and representatives from the Conservancy of SW Florida, FGCU, and other regional · Facilitate collaborative partnerships between local governments, private business, nonprofit organizations, and federal, state, and regional agencies, Leveraging: Collier County is requesting a grant of $800,000 with a cost sharing amount of $200,000 to fund the total project cost of $1,000,000 for a Business and Economic Development Master Plan. The local governmental unit, the COllnty will be responsible for the cost sharing amount of $200,000, The source of the funds is General Funds received from the property taxes, The project match of $200,000 will be allocated/obligated in the annual budget. A copy of the Collier County FY20] I budget follows, demonstrating the financial strength to provide the required 20% match, There will be an additiona I 10% in-kind match of $] 00,000 of staff time for project management, materials, and office space. Total match (cash and in-kind services) is $300,000 for a $1, 100,000 prqject. Page 1001'15 Application TD: coIlier-] 296 HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Agenda Item No. 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 20 of 22 Collier County FY 2011 BudglltSummary aa...tmaBudaet FYlIl FY11 FY" FY11 DWiaiolll'Aa8ncw Ad_ c"mon' ""- 1_' % Cb...e _ 01 County C............ 000-' SlOtl2,BOO 51,09B.2ll0 SO 51,OIl!l.2tlll &.51% 0__,_,..(001) 57.599200 57,197,000 SD 57.197,000 -5.29'1i, Of1er Genltrai.Aclminlltratlorl (1't 1'1 53.031,100 52,819,1100 50 52.8'UOO ....97% Coorly_ 53,1)86,110O S3,OO'i.500 SD 53,OO1,SQO -2.73% o.,s_,GalOWly Tnongio CM 559~SOO 55.D-45,7110 so 55.045,700 .14.95% _CRA 52,750,700 51.1~5,100 50 51,745,100 ,'36,56% A""""Alah01OyOpor_ $3157,700 S3.2/r,j,OOO SO 53,285,000 3._ T...'_ 01 eoumv CoIml......... S26,SIiOAOO 524.17%,700 so 52"'72.700 -8.l19% County _g... A!l1tK:)': M.nagement Offices ac.ratlOr4 535184,3)0 S~.379:200 50 5343711200 -2.29'>'. Man~t Qff!cet {TDC & fn 0istr1:tS) 512.209,eoo 510,505,200 SO 510.505,200 ~'3.96% AdflWliltr8t1Vt' Semen GeMra1 FUtXS Openltionl S17A-91.€OO S'7;243..400 SO $17.243,400 ~1A&11., Adn'intItndMl,Sertia!:e(ln.mal SerYit'e8. IT. FlMII, Ri!;j MgI" Sll3 roo,1DO $81,551 ,Me 50 U!1,5S1,f.lOO -149'(. Adn*'IIiStr8IIYe~ICal'1S Colier MaJnt;.., TfUSt,FurdI] 522438;100 527,9ll2, '00 SO S279ll2,IDO 24 75'>:, P1bIo s-_ Ol>e<8Iions 546 097,100 543.299:l!OO SO S43.299,eoo -6.D7'l( Growth Management Sll3.910,!iOO S6ll139.700 SO $60139.700 -500% G...... Me.lm,._menI Cio_ (USTUIMSSV. li20,202,!iOO $22,309,000 50 li22.309.ooo 10."% PWlj;; U.... Ooer1IOOftli: & .....\1.11 S~11.978~300 5117 1 J.':UOO SO $117.130,100 4.80'\\, T..I COUJIiy lllnager.Operat&oM ~13,156.3l10 "'4.550.100 SO 5414.551UUO O.:u.,. Courts &. Re4atK1 Ag-...c... W.639AOO W;039.1CKl $4,0>>,700 .12.9K eonatm.ltion..otftc.en: praperty~"r 5l;,552A<10 >6,552.300 $0 $6,552,300 0.00% SuoervJIcr. of EliIdlQr." $1,252.300 $1,015,100 $0 53.015.100 ,5,W", CIori; of CQul1i. FH SUpOOtt ()perat!0f5. $2,135.000 $2.317.10D $0 $%.317,100 8.R"k Cut of CCIJ~ . Genenll ftJrd S..,port $!I,Z73,100 A.OlI1I_ 50 $$.ODll,900 .5DO% Sb!orll $152,593.100 "42,755.200 SO 5t42.751.200 -IA4'I\ Tal( CoUec;1.'l~ 5tU3&,100 SO SO SD .1OD.oo% Par; by Board. Col'l5tllutl:1!'181 OfficeJS $U20.IOO " .806.300 $0 ",IIOII,JOO .2.32% Gnntd Total ()pMating H38.421,1O(l "'" ,28UOO $607.ZII9AO(l ....." Debt SfU'fH:& & TdnM4!l"I FYlIl ~V 11 FV" FYt1 Ado.1Ied Curren I Ex...._ 1"" %ChllftP' Gene...t Govemmentat: o.bt SeNC::& S8&15Y.OOV SliOla:J,IlCO Sli SOU. 100.600 .595"1t Pmtc Utidle$ nrenslen 10 Otner fun:Ss) S!o9132 ::llO SEt'.97G.<<m 53 $E;O_9i5.000 3iZ* Grand Total o.btServitfo $144,291.3l10 $'''',156.10(1 $0 $141.156.800 ..2_11% CaottBI8udOH FY10 FY11 FYl1 n11 4lIOI>loCI Curmrl ""'-- Tot'l' % Ch.,anq. 808re of County ComrntUtOT'elS Capi.ta1 PrQ1iC$ SO S(; SO S<) NIA A>.'l>OI1 AuIt>orty eao:la' PIC,..". $617.i20e 5667,300 53 S6G7.'3(l() -239J'jb latal BoIIrd of Countv Comm_iD....... $B77,200 S667,300 $0 $667,300 ,23.93% County Manager" Agency Management OfhcH $.6 745.000 S2,37.1;:3OO SO $2_374.300 -60C;,80~ Adminrstretl\fe ServJ::e.s c.pd8! Prqeds 526 .tl12.40C $2'_146.200 SO $2':'.24e.2oo .148j'Y:.. Pubic ServiCes Ceprtll Pro,edl S34.264.1Olj 534 ,t40.3C!O S. $~4, 64'1.200 1.'O'f, GlO\\o1!'l Mgt tRd5 & StoJmwal!t' C~~81 Pmjea$ $1132D7.040{) S5~122,700 SO $tIoIU22,7C!O -52 19't~ GMWlI'1 Managemem Capital 5r, !i57,<<lO sa $157,900 NIA Pobit: Utlibes C-arMtai Pro;ects &. nebl SeIVit'~ 5152 :;13,000 S153 AB?'.OOfi :;.n- S' e;;. 687.900 o go\(, lolo11 CouftlY ...""""Cop"'l Projects $334 ,llUDOO m,231.300 SUU3l.300 .1 un, Coors & RelatBd Agem:ies Capital Proj.eetl $5016,100 $1,212.800 SD 51,21%.aoO 122.08% ConaIttution.t Offtce-n.~ Property a,p~ratser c.ptai f:>'-Of!ds 50 SO sa St' Nt... SlC)S'ViSOf Of ElectiMs- c,pilat Pro;ees $0 50 so so NIA 0Irk: of Co:.!1s CapDI PrDfeets 50 $0 >, $I) N!J:.. SMrffCap4a1 PmfecIs S13006.mo $.'!l2,8lO S~ 50.4/12,800 .27!l1'k Ta.. COHet'lCt Capital ProjaClS SO 5(. sa su N/A Total Constltuth::m:.:l ome.rs. Capital Projocts $13,OOO.aoO Sll,4SZ.aoO $0 $UIlZ.JOO -2UI'% Grand Total Capital Budgets $34..373,100 $280_.2tlO so 52lI0,$tl,200 .1UI% Gener.., Funds t001& 111. Tl1J~." & ~rves $Z7I ,36&.&00 $254,QZSOO $0 S25UllUOO -8.511% lolo1l G..... County SDdJeI $1.410 t52;WO $: 2eS.523,300 OJ 51 2113.5Zl,300 -Ii 00% L~; ~~ndi~n~ 5476 411&,100 543764',,001) >t> S437M1.00C .1.11% T"..I Not County Budv-t 5133,98:.300 SI45.1IUO~ $0 Sl45.U:UOO .9.45% lolal Net County Budg.t f"'o lax COUec-IDr) $I1U"S.200 JlI.lUI2.300 50 sa45.6IZ.-'OO .7.54".\, - Page 11 of1S Application ID: collier-1296 HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Agenda Item No. 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 21 of 22 Rating Factor 4-Capacity (J 5 points): To achieve the strategic initiatives outlined in this Master Plan. there must be a dedicated staff to provide operational support on a continuing basis during the development process and to implement the Plan after publication. The County Manager's statT is well-equipped to implement the Plan's goals, objectives and follow-on projects developed as a result of the planning grant process. An ongoing collaboration with existing and ,emerging private, public and non-profit groups and the general public will ensure the vitality of the County's economic future, The County stafr will act as the convener/facilitator and builder of strategic partnerships, Collaboration is the key to this approach, The County will work with the public sector and within business spheres to pursue its strategic objectives in a participatory and community based way. Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing: . Technical expertise of partner organizations. o Economic Development Council (EDC) Initiatives and Partnerships: The EDC has developed partners to help build bridges within the community, bringing together businesses, neighborhoods and environmentalists around the benefits of economic development and to promote within the community the valuable work. o Regional Stakeholder Committee: Comprised of representatives from each local paltner and representatives from the Conservancy ofSW Florida, FGCU, and other regional committees or organizations that do not neatly fit into the local level partners, but have an important role in the development and implementation of the action plans. o The Southwest Florida Economic Development Coalition was created to review and comment on economic development. o Promote cooperative arrangements and actions for economic development among business, " governmental, and environmental groups, and other public and pri vate entities. · Share knowledge among partners. o Facilitate collaborative partnerships between local governments, private business, nonprofit organizations. and federal. state, and regional agencies, o Maintain the designation ofthe Southwest Florida Regional Plmming Council as an Economic Development District. Expand Cross-Cutting Policy Knowledge: · Continue to utilize the Southwest Florida Economic Development Coalition in the development and review of economic issues, · In partnership with local colleges and universities, the County will tabulate progress and present comparable data and statistics with the Regional Planning Council as well as the surrounding counties: o Number of jobs increased each year o Nmnber new jobs in existing companies o Number jobs added through new businesses o Number new business start-ups (new to Collier) o Number of current business expansions (physical locations) o Number of business relocations to Collier o Number ofeconomic incentives issued o Number of penn it applications requested o Number of permits issued o Percent decrease in permit time (application to permit issued) o Percent increase in average/median wage o Percent reduction offeJfec!osures (residential/business) o Percent reduction in housing inventory Page 12 of 15 Application ID: collier-] 296 HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant Collier County Office of Business & Economic Development Collier County, Florida Agenda Item No, 16F2 September 14, 2010 Page 22 of 22 Organization: The County Manager's staff will manage the proposed project as represented in the organizational chart below: o = = U u~~ l~.b 1;i~ .:J L t~5~ ;r;~i \ ~... 1 ,~~t J~i~ H~ Mi~ " f........... ..F"-"-- ~.~~ "!i1' .. fJ~:' - J,!~~ !li,:t f"H... u!~~ ~-~'.!~ ;:e:! - , t .'. 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