Laserfiche WebLink
Approval of Minutes — October 11, 2012 (Action Required) <br /> ON MOTION BY Mr. Smith, SECONDED BY Mr. <br /> Zimmerman, the members voted unanimously (10-0) to <br /> approve the meeting minutes from October 11, 2012 as <br /> presented. <br /> Possible Local Incentives in the Enterprise Zone - Information and Discussion <br /> Alan S. Polackwich; County Attorney (No Action Required) <br /> Vice Chairman Chandler introduced Mr. Alan S. Polackwich; County Attorney. <br /> Attorney Polackwich referred to his report titled "Possible Local Enterprise Zone <br /> Incentives" included in the agenda packet and on file in the Commission office. <br /> Attorney Polackwich stated the Enterprise Zone extended partially in the County <br /> and the City. Under Florida law, the City was allowed to charge a utility tax on certain <br /> services rendered, including electricity and natural gas. This past summer the City of <br /> Vero Beach waived 50% of utility tax on those portions of the Enterprise Zone located <br /> within the City limits for businesses that meet certain criteria. <br /> Attorney Polackwich said that requirement triggered a Commissioner to bring an <br /> item to the Board of County Commissioners about whether the County could do <br /> something about franchise fees or something similar in the portions of the enterprise <br /> zone located within the County. He said there was a lengthy discussion on the topic. <br /> Attorney Polackwich reviewed all local incentives the County could possibly adopt into <br /> the Enterprise Zone. He would present all the incentives that may be workable and the <br /> Board would identify the goals they were interested in. <br /> Attorney Polackwich said he researched the listed items on his report by looking <br /> at the State Annual Report on Enterprise Zones, as well as from different resources, <br /> and what types of other local incentives existed or were being introduced in the State of <br /> Florida. He came up with a list of thirteen items. There was an internal staff meeting in <br /> which Helene Caseltine was present, the items were reviewed and determined that <br /> some items may already be in place or staff had not felt they were viable, the list was <br /> shortened to the eight items presented at today's meeting. <br /> Attorney Polackwich turned the committee's attention to the two Florida Statutes <br /> included in his report: <br /> EZDA UN-APPROVED 2 November 08, 2012 <br /> CADocuments and Settings\apolackwich\Local Settings\Temporary Internet 12 3 <br /> Files\Content.Outlook\5ERVKF3F\11-08-12.doc <br />