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BOOK III FAGE Comprehensive Plan ATTACHMENT A Economic Development Element Policy 4.64.6: By 1998, the county shall request in writing that the City of Vero Beach consider the possibility of providing off-peak rates and volume discounts to industrial utility users. Policy 4.7: The county shall on a regular basis re-evaluate its economic development incentives by comparing its incentives with incentives offered by other jurisdictions. Policy 4.8: The county shall ensure that impact fees are reasonable and equitable compared to the impact that new commercial/industrial development will have on the county's roadways and water and wastewater systems by reassessing impact fee rates on a regular basis. Policy 4.9: The county shall continue to maintain its database of capacity and demand information for all concurrency related services and facilities. The county will use this database to program capital improvements to ensure that all services and facilities have adequate capacity to accommodate projected growth and development. Poli" 4.10: The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and other economic development groups designated by the Board of County Commissioners shall provide assistance to relocating companies during the relocation process and afterwards as needed and report any actions taken to the Economic Development Council at their regular meeting. Policy 4.11: The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and other economic development groups designated by the Board of County Commissioners shall develop and provide a community information package for new employees relocating to Indian River County. Policy 4-12: The county, through its Local Housing Assistance Program, Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, and other housing programs, shall continue to provide affordable housing in the county. Policy 4.13: By 1998, the county shall in writing request that the Tax Collector's Office categorize occupational licenses by SIC code. This new categorization of occupational licenses will provide employment information that is currently not available through any other source. By 2000, the county will have a mechanism in place to ensure cooperation from municipalities, state, and federal agencies for economic development. Policy l l: The county shall involve appropriate parties in any economic development project so that all entities are properly represented. Policy 5.25.2: The county, through the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and its Economic Development Division, shall request that all local governments within the county provide information pertaining to possible site locations for economic development prospects. Policy .3: The county, through pre -application meetings and Technical Review Committee meetings, shall review procedures, identify needed permits, and provide information and feedback to applicants to expedite the permitting process. The county shall also assist applicants by providing information on non -county required permits or reviews and provide contact information. By FY 2000/01, the county's annual local option tourist tax revenue will be at least $1,400,000. OCTOBER 26, 1999 0 -58-