Okaloosa County BOCC — May 17, 2013 — reading text

Florida, Inc., to ensure that the enterprise zone coordinator receives training on an annual basis. (9) The following powers and responsibilities shall be performed by the governing body creating the enterprise zone development agency acting as the managing agent of the enterprise zone development agency, or, contingent upon approval by such governing body, such powers and responsibilities shall be performed by the enterprise zone development agency: (a) To review, process, and certify applications for state enterprise zone tax incentives pursuant to ss. 212.08(5)(g), (h), and (15); 212.096; 220.181; and 220.182. (b) To provide assistance to businesses and residents within the enterprise zone. (c) To promote the development of the enterprise zone, including preparing, purchasing, and distributing by mail or other means of advertising, literature and other material concerning the enterprise zone and enterprise zone incentives. (d) To borrow money and apply for and accept advances, loans, grants, contributions, and any other form of financial assistance from the Federal Government or the state, county, or other public body or from any sources, public or private, for the purposes of this act, and to give such security as may be required and to enter into and carry out contracts or agreements in connection therewith; and to include in any contract for financial assistance with the Federal Government for or with respect to the development of the enterprise zone and related activities such conditions imposed pursuant to federal laws as the governing body deems Packet Pg. 330 2 of 3 5/1/2013 11:04 AM Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?mode=View Statutes&SubM... 5.20.b reasonable and appropriate which are not inconsistent with the purposes of this section. (e) To appropriate such funds and make such expenditures as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this act. (f) To make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers under this section. (g) To procure insurance or require bond against any loss in connection with its property in such amounts and from such insurers as may be necessary or desirable. (h) To invest any funds held in reserves or sinking funds, or any funds not required for immediate disbursement, in such investments as may be authorized by this act. Attachment: Related Statute (1682 : Approval of Committee Appointments & Reappointments) (i) To purchase, sell, or hold stock, evidences of indebtedness, and other capital participation instruments. (10) Contingent upon approval by the governing body, the agency may invest in community investment corporations which conduct, or agree to conduct, loan guarantee programs assisting minority business enterprises located in the enterprise zone. In making such investments, the agency shall first attempt to invest in existing community investment corporations providing services in the enterprise zone. Such investments shall be made under conditions required by law and as the agency may require, including, but not limited to: (a) The funds invested by the agency shall be used to provide loan guarantees to individuals for minority business enterprises located in the enterprise zone. (b) The community investment corporation may not approve any application for a loan guarantee unless the person applying for the loan guarantee shows that he or she has applied for the loan or loan guarantee through normal banking channels and that the loan or loan guarantee has been refused by at least one bank or other financial institution. (11) Before December 1 of each year, the agency shall submit to the department a complete and detailed written report setting forth: (a) Its operations and accomplishments during the fiscal year. (b) The accomplishments and progress concerning the implementation of the strategic plan or measurable goals, and any updates to the strategic plan or measurable goals. (c) The number and type of businesses assisted by the agency during the fiscal year. (d) The number of jobs created within the enterprise zone during the fiscal year. (e) The usage and revenue impact of state and local incentives granted during the calendar year. (f) Any other information required by the department. (12) In the event that the nominated area selected by the governing body is not designated a state enterprise zone, the governing body may dissolve the agency after receiving notification from the department that the area was not designated as an enterprise zone. History.—ss. 22, 37, ch. 94-136; s. 122, ch. 96-320; s. 95, ch. 2001-266; ss. 4, 11, ch. 2005-287; s. 206, ch. 2011-142. 1Note.—Repealed December 31, 2015, by s. 11, ch. 2005-287. Copyright © 1995-2013 The Florida Legislature • Privacy Statement • Contact Us Packet Pg. 331 3 of 3 5/1/2013 11:04 AM  5.21 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: May 7, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: John Hofstad SUBJECT: Request Public Hearing for Sylvania Heights MSBU - Assessment Rate Change DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: 4 STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request to schedule a public hearing on May 21, 2013 to gather input regarding increasing the monthly assessment rate for the Sylvania Heights Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU). BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: The Sylvania Heights MSBU committee met at a publicly advertised meeting on April 10, 2013. The committee authorized a $1 increase in their monthly assessment. The requested public hearing will be to provide the community an additional opportunity to comment on the change. The public notice advertisement for the April 10, 2013 MSBU Committee meeting and the minutes of that meeting are attached. OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove the public hearing. RECOMMENDATION: Approve public hearing to convene on or after 9:00 am, May 21, 2013, to receive comments regarding increasing the Sylvania Heights MSBU assessment. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 332  5.21.a Packet Pg. 333 Attachment: Sylvania Heights Advertisement & Minutes (1661 : Request Public Hearing for Sylvania Heights MSBU - Assessment Rate Change)  5.21.a Packet Pg. 334 Attachment: Sylvania Heights Advertisement & Minutes (1661 : Request Public Hearing for Sylvania Heights MSBU - Assessment Rate Change)  5.22 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: May 7, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: John Hofstad SUBJECT: Contract Renewal - Florida Department of Corrections DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: All Statement of Issue: Request approval of the work squad contract with the Department of Corrections (DOC) to provide officers and inmate work crews for the next year. The contract’s effective date is August 22, 2013. Background: Public Works has a budget line item approved to provide funds to the DOC so that they are able to provide 2 supervisors to monitor the activities of inmate work crews who assist Public Works in road and stormwater tasks throughout the county under this contract. The annual cost for each crew is $58,004. This contract reflects no increase in annual expense versus the previous contract. This contract renews contract number WS758. Options: Approve/disapprove Recommendations: Approve contract renewal #WS758 with the Florida Department of Corrections and authorize Chairman to sign contract. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 335  5.22.a Packet Pg. 336 Attachment: Complete coordination (1679 : Contract Renewal - Florida Department of Corrections)  5.22.b CONTRACT # WS758 Amendment # 1 CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND OKALOOSA COUNTY, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Attachment: DOC Amendment (1679 : Contract Renewal - Florida Department of Corrections) This is an Amendment to the Contract between the Florida Department of Corrections (“Department”) and Okaloosa County, Board of County Commissioners (“Agency”) to provide for the use of inmate labor in work programs. This Amendment: • renews the Contract for one (1) year pursuant to Section I., B., Contract Renewal; • revises the end date of the Contract referenced in Section I., A., Contract Term; and • replaces Addendum A with Revised Addendum A, effective August 22, 2013. Original contract period: August 22, 2012 through August 21, 2013 In accordance with Section V., CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS, the following changes are hereby made: 1. Section I., A., Contract Term, is hereby revised to read: A. This Contract began August 22, 2012 and shall