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(CLERK’S NOTE: This matter was considered after the break at 1:22 p.m. The <br />Chairman reconvened the meeting at 1:32 p.m. and announced that Item 10.A. would be heard <br />next. ADDITIONAL NOTE: Two handouts were received at the meeting; they have been filed <br />with the backup in the office of the Clerk to the Board.) <br /> <br />Helene Caseltine <br />, Economic Development Director with Indian River County <br />Chamber of Commerce, gave an overview of the proposed Enterprise Zone Program (copy on file <br />in the Office of the Clerk to the Board). She explained that this has nothing to do with local laws, <br />rezoning, or land use but is an incentive to benefit the businesses and homeowners in this <br />designated area and is a tool to recruit businesses to that area. The 10-area under consideration <br />includes the Vero Beach Airport and the nearby Gifford community. Local support is necessary <br />from both the City of Vero Beach and the Board of County Commissioners. She advised that State <br />Representative Stan Mayfield and representatives from New Piper Aircraft were present and <br />introduced Mr. Von Hoff with the Governor’s Office to explain this project further and respond to <br />questions. <br />Burt Von Hoff <br /> explained this State of Florida program and that it is sometimes <br />confused with a similar program of the Federal Government. The State’s program has been around <br />since 1982. He then advised the steps necessary for inclusion in the enterprise zone program <br />including an interest of the municipal and county governments, legislative action, designation of a <br />10 square mile area, and creation of an enterprise zone development agency (EZDA) to help guide <br />the redevelopment of the designated area. The EZDA would be created by the Board of County <br />Commissioners and would consist of 8-13 members. The Statutes provide a number of permissive <br />acts, such as borrowing and appropriating money if they choose to do so. Operating an enterprise <br />zone is primarily administrative. <br />Discussion ensued regarding the administration of the EZDA as set out in the <br />Florida Statutes. <br />State Representative Stan Mayfield <br /> confirmed that the support starts here and <br />with the City of Vero Beach Council. He would then take it to the Legislative Delegation and then <br />December 7, 2004 <br />37 <br /> <br />