Okaloosa County BOCC — October 2, 2012 — Non BCC agency Printout

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: November 6, 2012 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding between Enterprise Florida and EDC The non-binding agreement designates the EDC of Okaloosa County as the county's primary economic development organization to receive lead referrals from and work with Enterprise Florida to develop prospect proposal responses. The purpose of the Memorandum is to: 1. Allow Florida counties to name the primary partner it designates to receive lead referrals from and work with Enterprise Florida to develop prospect proposal responses; and 2. Facilitate Enterprise Florida's desire to effectively communicate strategies and information with local and regional partners that will maximize their contribution toward the achievement of Florida's economic development goals; and 3. Establishes the parameters for a successful partnership between Enterprise Florida and its primary partner, and outlines general responsibilities to be carried out by both parties.