Agenda 01/22/2019 Item #16F501/22/2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board adopt a resolution certifying that the Earn to Learn FL project is
consistent with local plans and regulations, including the County’s adopted Comprehensive Plan.
OBJECTIVE: To adopt a resolution certifying that the Earn to Learn FL project is consistent with local
plans and regulations.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Earn to Learn FL project provides financial aid, financial literacy training
and other resources to low to moderate income students attending Immokalee Technical College to
complete their post-secondary training or education program on time and free of student debt.
The Southwest Florida Women’s Foundation, Inc. is the fiscal sponsor of Earn to Learn FL, serving
Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades Counties.
The State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) administers a State of Florida
economic incentive program entitled the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program, which provides
tax credits to Florida corporations and insurance companies, and sales tax refunds to businesses making
donations toward community development projects.
The Southwest Florida Women’s Foundation, Inc. is seeking funding through the Community
Contribution Tax Credit Program to provide workforce training and financial aid opportunities to eligible
Earn to Learn FL students.
To receive funds under the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program, the Southwest Florida
Women’s Foundation, Inc. is required to obtain a resolution from the local governing board t hat the
proposed project is consistent with local plans and regulations, including the local government’s adopted
comprehensive plan. Staff has reviewed the program and found it consistent with the Collier County
Growth Management Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with adoption of the resolution.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: The proposed initiative has been reviewed against the
existing Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Collier County Growth Management Plan and has been
found consistent with the GMP.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires a majority vote for Board action. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts a resolution certifying that
the Earn to Learn FL project is consistent with local plans and regulations, including the County’s
adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Prepared by: Sean Callahan, Executive Director, Corporate Business Operations
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Resolution - Earn to Learn - JAK signed (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.5
Doc ID: 7794
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board adopt a resolution certifying that the Earn to
Learn FL project is consistent with local plans and regulations, including the County’s adopted
Comprehensive Plan.
Meeting Date: 01/22/2019
Prepared by:
Title: – County Manager's Office
Name: Sean Callahan
01/15/2019 3:31 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Manager – County Manager's Office
Name: Leo E. Ochs
01/15/2019 3:31 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Additional Reviewer Completed 01/15/2019 3:32 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 01/15/2019 4:14 PM
Budget and Management Office Mark Isackson Additional Reviewer Completed 01/15/2019 4:15 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 01/15/2019 4:28 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 01/16/2019 8:37 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 01/22/2019 9:00 AM
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