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JOBS GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIAN RIVER COUNTYG
AND GIRARD INDUSTRIES , INC .
THIS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY JOBS GRANT AGREEMENT (" Agreement") is made
as of the 1 " day of November, 2011 by and between Indian River County , a political subdivision of
the State of Florida, by and through its Board of Commissioners , hereinafter referred to as
COUNTY , and Girard Equipment , Inc . a corporation authorized to do business in the State of
Florida, hereinafter referred to as COMPANY ,
BACKGROUND RECITALS :
WHEREAS , it is the policy of COUNTY to stimulate economic growth in Indian River
County by either attracting new businesses to Indian River County or by encouraging the expansion
of existing businesses within Indian River County ; and
WHEREAS , the creation of new employment opportunities for residents of Indian River
County and the increased tax revenues resulting from such business expansions or relocations within
Indian River County is beneficial to the local economy ; and
WHEREAS , COUNTY has determined that offering a Jobs Grant Program encourages
businesses to expand within or new businesses to locate in Indian River County and thereby creates
new employment opportunities for the residents of Indian River County , and
WHEREAS , Indian River County , through its Board of County Commissioners , has created
a local Jobs Grant Program ; and
WHEREAS , COMPANY , in accordance with the county ' s Jobs Grant Program criteria, will
relocate to and expand its existing business in Indian River County to create new employment
opportunities that pay at least 75 % of Indian River County ' s average annual wage level ; and
WHEREAS , COMPANY has been determined to be eligible to receive a Jobs Grant ; and
WHEREAS , COMPANY acknowledges that this Agreement shall be based upon
compliance with County jobs grant program requirements ; and ,
WHEREAS , COUNTY finds and declares that it is in the public interest to award a Jobs
Grant to COMPANY pursuant to the terms of this Agreement ,
NOW , THEREFORE , in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants hereinafter
contained , the parties do agree as follows :
1 . Definitions . As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall mean :
a . " Annual Wage " - includes salary , bonuses , and commissions .
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JOBS GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIAN RIVER COUNTYG
AND GIRARD INDUSTRIES , INC .
THIS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY JOBS GRANT AGREEMENT (" Agreement") is made
as of the 1 " day of November, 2011 by and between Indian River County , a political subdivision of
the State of Florida, by and through its Board of Commissioners , hereinafter referred to as
COUNTY , and Girard Equipment , Inc . a corporation authorized to do business in the State of
Florida, hereinafter referred to as COMPANY ,
BACKGROUND RECITALS :
WHEREAS , it is the policy of COUNTY to stimulate economic growth in Indian River
County by either attracting new businesses to Indian River County or by encouraging the expansion
of existing businesses within Indian River County ; and
WHEREAS , the creation of new employment opportunities for residents of Indian River
County and the increased tax revenues resulting from such business expansions or relocations within
Indian River County is beneficial to the local economy ; and
WHEREAS , COUNTY has determined that offering a Jobs Grant Program encourages
businesses to expand within or new businesses to locate in Indian River County and thereby creates
new employment opportunities for the residents of Indian River County , and
WHEREAS , Indian River County , through its Board of County Commissioners , has created
a local Jobs Grant Program ; and
WHEREAS , COMPANY , in accordance with the county ' s Jobs Grant Program criteria, will
relocate to and expand its existing business in Indian River County to create new employment
opportunities that pay at least 75 % of Indian River County ' s average annual wage level ; and
WHEREAS , COMPANY has been determined to be eligible to receive a Jobs Grant ; and
WHEREAS , COMPANY acknowledges that this Agreement shall be based upon
compliance with County jobs grant program requirements ; and ,
WHEREAS , COUNTY finds and declares that it is in the public interest to award a Jobs
Grant to COMPANY pursuant to the terms of this Agreement ,
NOW , THEREFORE , in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants hereinafter
contained , the parties do agree as follows :
1 . Definitions . As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall mean :
a . " Annual Wage " - includes salary , bonuses , and commissions .
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b . " Default " - failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement .
c . " Effective Date" - shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 2 herein .
d . " Expansion of an existing business " - shall be defined as a business
establishing 5 or more jobs to employ 5 or more full - time employees in the
County .
e . " Full - time Equivalent Job " - shall be defined as a position that is scheduled
for at least 35 hours per week .
f. " Indian River County Average Annual Wage ' — shall be defined as the
average annual wage per job in Indian River County as determined by
Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation , Labor Market Statistics Center,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program , in cooperation with
the U . S . Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics . Currently , the
County ' s average annual wage is $ 34 , 730 (2009 value , effective January 1 "
2011 for the state QTI Tax Refund Program ) . This dollar value shall be used
for the duration of this agreement for determining local jobs grant incentives .
g . " New Business " — shall be defined as a business establishing 5 or more jobs
to employ 5 or more full - time employees in the County within the term of the
Grant , (as such term is hereinafter defined ) provided that such business first
begins operations on a site in the County clearly separate from any other
operation owned by the same business .
h . " Quarterly Unemployment Compensation Report ( UCT- 6 form ) ' ' — Form
from the Florida Department of Revenue that businesses in the state of
Florida must complete and submit to the state on a quarterly basis .
Information collected on the form includes the names of employees , their
social security numbers , and the gross wages paid to each employee on a
quarterly basis . The information is used for unemployment compensation
should employees cease to be employed . For purposes of this jobs grant
agreement , this definition shall also include other similar county approved
certified forms from COMPANY or COMPANY ' s professional employer
organization .
2 . Term ; Termination . This Agreement shall be effective on November 1 , 2011 (the
" Effective Date ") and shall automatically terminate after COUNTY has made the last
payment to COMPANY unless terminated earlier by COUNTY because of a default
by COMPANY .
3 . Grant Eligibility ; Payment Schedule .
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b . " Default " - failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement .
c . " Effective Date" - shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 2 herein .
d . " Expansion of an existing business " - shall be defined as a business
establishing 5 or more jobs to employ 5 or more full - time employees in the
County .
e . " Full - time Equivalent Job " - shall be defined as a position that is scheduled
for at least 35 hours per week .
f. " Indian River County Average Annual Wage ' — shall be defined as the
average annual wage per job in Indian River County as determined by
Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation , Labor Market Statistics Center,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program , in cooperation with
the U . S . Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics . Currently , the
County ' s average annual wage is $ 34 , 730 (2009 value , effective January 1 "
2011 for the state QTI Tax Refund Program ) . This dollar value shall be used
for the duration of this agreement for determining local jobs grant incentives .
g . " New Business " — shall be defined as a business establishing 5 or more jobs
to employ 5 or more full - time employees in the County within the term of the
Grant , (as such term is hereinafter defined ) provided that such business first
begins operations on a site in the County clearly separate from any other
operation owned by the same business .
h . " Quarterly Unemployment Compensation Report ( UCT- 6 form ) ' ' — Form
from the Florida Department of Revenue that businesses in the state of
Florida must complete and submit to the state on a quarterly basis .
Information collected on the form includes the names of employees , their
social security numbers , and the gross wages paid to each employee on a
quarterly basis . The information is used for unemployment compensation
should employees cease to be employed . For purposes of this jobs grant
agreement , this definition shall also include other similar county approved
certified forms from COMPANY or COMPANY ' s professional employer
organization .
2 . Term ; Termination . This Agreement shall be effective on November 1 , 2011 (the
" Effective Date ") and shall automatically terminate after COUNTY has made the last
payment to COMPANY unless terminated earlier by COUNTY because of a default
by COMPANY .
3 . Grant Eligibility ; Payment Schedule .
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a . COMPANY will be eligible for total Jobs Grant Funding (hereinafter a
" Grant " ) in an amount of up to $ 77 ,000 if COMPANY locates within the City
of Vero Beach/Indian River County Enterprise Zone or an amount of up to
$ 70 , 000 if COMPANY locates within Indian River County but outside of the
City of Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise Zone . Said Grant shall
be payable in 3 one year periods by Phase as more specifically set forth
herein .
COMPANY acknowledges and agrees that the initial Grant under this
Agreement is payable on a re - imbursement basis . There are a total of 3
separate Phases . The number of jobs estimated to be provided by phase is
listed below .
( i ) For Phase I , 6 new qualifying jobs meeting the wage level commitment in
Section 6 of this Agreement will be provided by 12 /31 / 11 . For each of the
three successive annual periods that those jobs are maintained at the required
wage level , COMPANY shall receive 1 /3 of the Grant amount for those 6
jobs .
( ii ) For Phase 11 , 8 new qualifying jobs meeting the wage level commitment
in Section 6 of this agreement will be provided by 6/30/ 12 . For each of the
three successive annual periods that those jobs are maintained at the required
wage level , COMPANY shall receive 1 /3 of the Grant amount for those 8
jobs .
( iii ) For Phase 111 , 6 new qualifying jobs meeting the wage level commitment
It in Section 6 of this agreement will be provided by 6/30/ 13 . For each of the
three successive annual periods that those jobs are maintained at the required
wage level , COMPANY shall receive 1 /3 of the Grant amount for those 6
jobs .
( iv ) It is understood that the quantity and types of jobs proposed by phase ,
their annual wages , and dates of hire are estimates . Because of this , the
quantity and types of jobs provided in each phase may shift between phases ,
and phase commencement dates may be extended . Proposed jobs will remain
eligible for local jobs grant incentives provided :
a . The minimum number of qualifying jobs that must be provided in
Phase I is 5 .
b . The maximum number of jobs eligible for local jobs grant funds
between Phases 1 , II , and III is 20 .
c . The maximum extension for a phase commencement date shall be
one year . Such commencement date may be approved
administratively by County staff. If any of the total 20 eligible
jobs proposed for Phases 1 , II , and Ill are created after the Phase
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a . COMPANY will be eligible for total Jobs Grant Funding (hereinafter a
" Grant " ) in an amount of up to $ 77 ,000 if COMPANY locates within the City
of Vero Beach/Indian River County Enterprise Zone or an amount of up to
$ 70 , 000 if COMPANY locates within Indian River County but outside of the
City of Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise Zone . Said Grant shall
be payable in 3 one year periods by Phase as more specifically set forth
herein .
COMPANY acknowledges and agrees that the initial Grant under this
Agreement is payable on a re - imbursement basis . There are a total of 3
separate Phases . The number of jobs estimated to be provided by phase is
listed below .
( i ) For Phase I , 6 new qualifying jobs meeting the wage level commitment in
Section 6 of this Agreement will be provided by 12 /31 / 11 . For each of the
three successive annual periods that those jobs are maintained at the required
wage level , COMPANY shall receive 1 /3 of the Grant amount for those 6
jobs .
( ii ) For Phase 11 , 8 new qualifying jobs meeting the wage level commitment
in Section 6 of this agreement will be provided by 6/30/ 12 . For each of the
three successive annual periods that those jobs are maintained at the required
wage level , COMPANY shall receive 1 /3 of the Grant amount for those 8
jobs .
( iii ) For Phase 111 , 6 new qualifying jobs meeting the wage level commitment
It in Section 6 of this agreement will be provided by 6/30/ 13 . For each of the
three successive annual periods that those jobs are maintained at the required
wage level , COMPANY shall receive 1 /3 of the Grant amount for those 6
jobs .
( iv ) It is understood that the quantity and types of jobs proposed by phase ,
their annual wages , and dates of hire are estimates . Because of this , the
quantity and types of jobs provided in each phase may shift between phases ,
and phase commencement dates may be extended . Proposed jobs will remain
eligible for local jobs grant incentives provided :
a . The minimum number of qualifying jobs that must be provided in
Phase I is 5 .
b . The maximum number of jobs eligible for local jobs grant funds
between Phases 1 , II , and III is 20 .
c . The maximum extension for a phase commencement date shall be
one year . Such commencement date may be approved
administratively by County staff. If any of the total 20 eligible
jobs proposed for Phases 1 , II , and Ill are created after the Phase
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approved extension to the Phase III commencement date , those
jobs shall not be eligible for local jobs grant funds unless an
amendment is made to this agreement to allow for that .
d . In no case shall the total local jobs grant award exceed $ 77 , 000 if
COMPANY locates within the City of Vero Beach / Indian River
County Enterprise Zone or an amount of up to $ 70 ,000 if
COMPANY locates within Indian River County but outside of
the City of Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise Zone .
(v ) Failure of COMPANY to maintain claimed jobs for at least 3 years at
required wage levels will result in the reduction of the Grant amount paid to
COMPANY . If, by the end of any of the annual periods, COMPANY has not
maintained the total number of claimed jobs required or if COMPANY has
provided the total jobs required but the annual wage for any of those jobs is
less than required for that year, COUNTY will lower the jobs grant award for
the respective year . Thus , by the end of this Agreement, the total jobs grant
award could be less than $ 77 , 000 if COMPANY locates within the City of
Vero Beach/ Indian River County Enterprise Zone or less than $ 70 ,000 if
COMPANY locates within Indian River County but outside of the City of
Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise Zone .
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b . Performance Evaluation for Pam . COMPANY " s performance evaluation
will be conducted on an annual basis by the information provided on the
State ' s Quarterly Unemployment Compensation Report ( UCT- 6 form ) .
COMPANY shall supply additional documentation to COUNTY , in a form
acceptable to COUNTY , showing that positions for which jobs grant funds
will be awarded are filled by people who live in the general area/region and
listing the type of position filled by each employee .
The Grant eligibility determinations will cover one year periods for each of
the Phases , with each yearly period beginning and ending as follows :
Phase Grant Eligibility Determinations
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Begin End Begin End Begin End
I 12/31 /2011 12/31 /2012 1 / 1 /2013 12 /31 /2013 1 / 1 /2014 12 /31 /2014
II 6 /30/2012 6/30/2013 7/ 1 / 2013 6 /30/2014 7/ 1 /2014 6/30/2015
III 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 7/ 1 /2014 6/30/2015 7/ 1 / 2015 6/30/2016
( i ) Each job must meet the minimum wage requirements specified in this
Agreement . Payment of Grant funds shall be made within forty ,, five (45 )
days after the date COMPANY submits the latest State Quarterly
Unemployment Compensation Report comprising the Annual Job Status
Report (as defined in Paragraph 7 ) , and this payment obligation shall survive
IF the termination of this Agreement . Notwithstanding the foregoing , should
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III commencement date or, if applicable, after an administratively
approved extension to the Phase III commencement date , those
jobs shall not be eligible for local jobs grant funds unless an
amendment is made to this agreement to allow for that .
d . In no case shall the total local jobs grant award exceed $ 77 , 000 if
COMPANY locates within the City of Vero Beach / Indian River
County Enterprise Zone or an amount of up to $ 70 ,000 if
COMPANY locates within Indian River County but outside of
the City of Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise Zone .
(v ) Failure of COMPANY to maintain claimed jobs for at least 3 years at
required wage levels will result in the reduction of the Grant amount paid to
COMPANY . If, by the end of any of the annual periods, COMPANY has not
maintained the total number of claimed jobs required or if COMPANY has
provided the total jobs required but the annual wage for any of those jobs is
less than required for that year, COUNTY will lower the jobs grant award for
the respective year . Thus , by the end of this Agreement, the total jobs grant
award could be less than $ 77 , 000 if COMPANY locates within the City of
Vero Beach/ Indian River County Enterprise Zone or less than $ 70 ,000 if
COMPANY locates within Indian River County but outside of the City of
Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise Zone .
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b . Performance Evaluation for Pam . COMPANY " s performance evaluation
will be conducted on an annual basis by the information provided on the
State ' s Quarterly Unemployment Compensation Report ( UCT- 6 form ) .
COMPANY shall supply additional documentation to COUNTY , in a form
acceptable to COUNTY , showing that positions for which jobs grant funds
will be awarded are filled by people who live in the general area/region and
listing the type of position filled by each employee .
The Grant eligibility determinations will cover one year periods for each of
the Phases , with each yearly period beginning and ending as follows :
Phase Grant Eligibility Determinations
1St 2nd 3 " final
Begin End Begin End Begin End
I 12/31 /2011 12/31 /2012 1 / 1 /2013 12 /31 /2013 1 / 1 /2014 12 /31 /2014
II 6 /30/2012 6/30/2013 7/ 1 / 2013 6 /30/2014 7/ 1 /2014 6/30/2015
III 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 7/ 1 /2014 6/30/2015 7/ 1 / 2015 6/30/2016
( i ) Each job must meet the minimum wage requirements specified in this
Agreement . Payment of Grant funds shall be made within forty ,, five (45 )
days after the date COMPANY submits the latest State Quarterly
Unemployment Compensation Report comprising the Annual Job Status
Report (as defined in Paragraph 7 ) , and this payment obligation shall survive
IF the termination of this Agreement . Notwithstanding the foregoing , should
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the date for filing the last quarterly unemployment compensation report , as
described above , not coincide with the date that an eligibility determination is
made , COMPANY shall have the right to file a report, in a form substantially
similar to a quarterly unemployment compensation report , and such report
shall constitute the Annual Job Status Report , the filing of which shall begin
the running of the forty - five (45 ) - day period within which payment shall be
made .
4 . Relocation/Expansion Commitment . As a condition precedent to and as
consideration for obtaining Jobs Grant Funds from COUNTY , COMPANY agrees to
locate in and expand its business operations on a suitable site in Indian River County
as described on Exhibit "A " , which is attached hereto and made a part thereof.
5 . Job Creation Commitment . COMPANY estimates that it will provide 20 new _jobs
within the county as set forth in Exhibit " B " , which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof. The exact number of jobs actually supplied and their salaries , however,
may vary . Local jobs grant funds will be awarded up to a maximum of $ 77 ,000 if
COMPANY locates within the City of Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise
Zone or an amount of up to $ 70 ,000 if COMPANY locates within Indian River
County but outside of the City of Vero Beach / Indian River County Enterprise Zone .
The jobs grant award will be based on the following :
Jobs Grant Amount Per Job If Company Locates Within Indian River County and Outside of
Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise Zone
Category Grant Amount Per Job
75 % to 99 . 99 % of Indian River County Average Annual Wage $ 3 , 000
100 % to 149 . 99 % of Indian River County Average Annual Wage $ 5 , 000
150 % of Indian River County Average Annual Wage ( or greater) $ 7 , 000
Jobs Grant Amount Per Job If Company Locates Within
Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise Zone (Includes a 10 % Bonus)
Category Grant Amount Per Job
75 % to 99 . 99 % of Indian River County Average Annual Wage $ 3 , 300
100 % to 149 . 99% of Indian River County Average Annual Wage $ 5 , 500
150 % of Indian River County Average Annual Wage (or greater) $ 7 , 700
6 . Wage Level Commitment . COMPANY estimates that it will pay 17 employees
whose jobs are eligible for a Grant hereunder an annual wage of not less than
$ 26 , 047 . 50 ; will pay 1 employee an annual wage of not less than $ 34 , 730 . 00 ; and
will pay each of 2 employees an annual wage of not less than $ 52 , 095 . 00 . The
annual wage of the positions shall be determined without taking into account the
value of any benefits . COMPANY shall , in accordance with the provisions of
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the date for filing the last quarterly unemployment compensation report , as
described above , not coincide with the date that an eligibility determination is
made , COMPANY shall have the right to file a report, in a form substantially
similar to a quarterly unemployment compensation report , and such report
shall constitute the Annual Job Status Report , the filing of which shall begin
the running of the forty - five (45 ) - day period within which payment shall be
made .
4 . Relocation/Expansion Commitment . As a condition precedent to and as
consideration for obtaining Jobs Grant Funds from COUNTY , COMPANY agrees to
locate in and expand its business operations on a suitable site in Indian River County
as described on Exhibit "A " , which is attached hereto and made a part thereof.
5 . Job Creation Commitment . COMPANY estimates that it will provide 20 new _jobs
within the county as set forth in Exhibit " B " , which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof. The exact number of jobs actually supplied and their salaries , however,
may vary . Local jobs grant funds will be awarded up to a maximum of $ 77 ,000 if
COMPANY locates within the City of Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise
Zone or an amount of up to $ 70 ,000 if COMPANY locates within Indian River
County but outside of the City of Vero Beach / Indian River County Enterprise Zone .
The jobs grant award will be based on the following :
Jobs Grant Amount Per Job If Company Locates Within Indian River County and Outside of
Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise Zone
Category Grant Amount Per Job
75 % to 99 . 99 % of Indian River County Average Annual Wage $ 3 , 000
100 % to 149 . 99 % of Indian River County Average Annual Wage $ 5 , 000
150 % of Indian River County Average Annual Wage ( or greater) $ 7 , 000
Jobs Grant Amount Per Job If Company Locates Within
Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise Zone (Includes a 10 % Bonus)
Category Grant Amount Per Job
75 % to 99 . 99 % of Indian River County Average Annual Wage $ 3 , 300
100 % to 149 . 99% of Indian River County Average Annual Wage $ 5 , 500
150 % of Indian River County Average Annual Wage (or greater) $ 7 , 700
6 . Wage Level Commitment . COMPANY estimates that it will pay 17 employees
whose jobs are eligible for a Grant hereunder an annual wage of not less than
$ 26 , 047 . 50 ; will pay 1 employee an annual wage of not less than $ 34 , 730 . 00 ; and
will pay each of 2 employees an annual wage of not less than $ 52 , 095 . 00 . The
annual wage of the positions shall be determined without taking into account the
value of any benefits . COMPANY shall , in accordance with the provisions of
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paragraph 7 herein below , provide written verification of such wages satisfactory to
COUNTY . COMPANY ' S failure to maintain its wage level commitment for any one
year will result in the reduction of the Grant amount for that year( s) .
7 . Annual Job Status . COMPANY must provide COUNTY with State Quarterly
Unemployment Compensation Reports ( Form UCT- 6 ) of its business operations
within Indian River County on State form UCT- 6 as amended , a sample of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit " C " . The cumulative Quarterly
State Unemployment Compensation Reports required to be filed for the annual
period correlated with each eligibility determination shall collectively comprise the
Annual Job Status Report .
For Phase I , there are 5 quarterly reports that must be submitted per grant eligibility
determination tirne period ; forthe first grant eligibility determination time period , the
five quarterly reports are for calendar quarter 4 in 2011 , and calendar quarters 1 , 2 , 3 ,
and 4 in 2012 . For the second grant eligibility determination time period , the five
quarterly reports are for calendar quarter 4 in 2012 , and calendar quarters 1 , 2 , 3 , and
4 in 2013 . For the third grant eligibility determination time period , the five quarterly
reports are for calendar quarter 4 in 2013 , and calendar quarters 1 . 2 , 3 , and 4
in
2014 .
For Phase II , there are 5 quarterly reports that must be submitted per grant eligibility
determination time period ; for the first grant eligibility determination time period , the
five quarterly reports are for calendar quarters 2 , 3 and 4 in 2012 , and calendar
quarters 1 , and 2 in 2013 . For the second grant eligibility determination time period ,
the five quarterly reports are for calendar quarters 2 , 3 and 4 in 2013 , and calendar
quarters 1 , and 2 in 2014 . For the third grant eligibility determination time period ,
the five quarterly reports are for calendar quarters 2 , 3 and 4 in 2014 , and calendar
quarters 10 and 2 in 2015 .
For Phase III , there are 5 quarterly reports that must be submitted per grant eligibility
determination time period ; for the first grant eligibility determination time period , the
five quarterly reports are for calendar quarters 2 , 3 and 4 in 2013 , and calendar
quarters 1 and 2 in 2014 . For the second grant eligibility determination time period ,
the five quarterly reports are for calendar quarters 2 , 3 and 4 in 2014 , and calendar
quarters 1 and 2 in 2015 . For the third grant eligibility determination time period ,
the five quarterly reports are for calendar quarters 2 , 3 and 4 in 2015 , and calendar
quarters 1 and 2 in 2016 .
8 . Default ; Termination . In the event that COMPANY defaults in the performance of
its guarantees and commitments as provided for in this Agreement , COUNTY may ,
at its option , terminate this Agreement .
9 . Indemnification . COMPANY shall indemnify and save harmless and defend
COUNTY , its agents , servants , and employees from and against any and all claims ,
liabilities , losses , and /or causes of action which may arise from any negligent act or
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paragraph 7 herein below , provide written verification of such wages satisfactory to
COUNTY . COMPANY ' S failure to maintain its wage level commitment for any one
year will result in the reduction of the Grant amount for that year( s) .
7 . Annual Job Status . COMPANY must provide COUNTY with State Quarterly
Unemployment Compensation Reports ( Form UCT- 6 ) of its business operations
within Indian River County on State form UCT- 6 as amended , a sample of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit " C " . The cumulative Quarterly
State Unemployment Compensation Reports required to be filed for the annual
period correlated with each eligibility determination shall collectively comprise the
Annual Job Status Report .
For Phase I , there are 5 quarterly reports that must be submitted per grant eligibility
determination tirne period ; forthe first grant eligibility determination time period , the
five quarterly reports are for calendar quarter 4 in 2011 , and calendar quarters 1 , 2 , 3 ,
and 4 in 2012 . For the second grant eligibility determination time period , the five
quarterly reports are for calendar quarter 4 in 2012 , and calendar quarters 1 , 2 , 3 , and
4 in 2013 . For the third grant eligibility determination time period , the five quarterly
reports are for calendar quarter 4 in 2013 , and calendar quarters 1 . 2 , 3 , and 4
in
2014 .
For Phase II , there are 5 quarterly reports that must be submitted per grant eligibility
determination time period ; for the first grant eligibility determination time period , the
five quarterly reports are for calendar quarters 2 , 3 and 4 in 2012 , and calendar
quarters 1 , and 2 in 2013 . For the second grant eligibility determination time period ,
the five quarterly reports are for calendar quarters 2 , 3 and 4 in 2013 , and calendar
quarters 1 , and 2 in 2014 . For the third grant eligibility determination time period ,
the five quarterly reports are for calendar quarters 2 , 3 and 4 in 2014 , and calendar
quarters 10 and 2 in 2015 .
For Phase III , there are 5 quarterly reports that must be submitted per grant eligibility
determination time period ; for the first grant eligibility determination time period , the
five quarterly reports are for calendar quarters 2 , 3 and 4 in 2013 , and calendar
quarters 1 and 2 in 2014 . For the second grant eligibility determination time period ,
the five quarterly reports are for calendar quarters 2 , 3 and 4 in 2014 , and calendar
quarters 1 and 2 in 2015 . For the third grant eligibility determination time period ,
the five quarterly reports are for calendar quarters 2 , 3 and 4 in 2015 , and calendar
quarters 1 and 2 in 2016 .
8 . Default ; Termination . In the event that COMPANY defaults in the performance of
its guarantees and commitments as provided for in this Agreement , COUNTY may ,
at its option , terminate this Agreement .
9 . Indemnification . COMPANY shall indemnify and save harmless and defend
COUNTY , its agents , servants , and employees from and against any and all claims ,
liabilities , losses , and /or causes of action which may arise from any negligent act or
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omission of COMPANY , its agents , servants , or employees in the performance of
services under this Agreement .
10 . Forum ; Venue . This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Florida . Any and all legal action necessary to enforce the Agreement will be held in
Indian River County or the Federal District Court for the Southern District of
Florida. No remedy herein conferred upon any party is intended to be exclusive of
any other remedy , and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be
in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing by
law or in equity or by statute or otherwise . No single or partial exercise by any party
of any right, power, or remedy hereunder shall preclude any other or further exercise
thereof. Parties hereby waive their right for a jury trial .
Ht Lobbyist Certification . COMPANY warrants that it has not employed or retained
any company or person , other than a bona fide employee working solely for
COMPANY, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to
pay any person , company , corporation , individual , or firm , other than a bona fide
employee working solely for COMPANY , any fee , commission , percentage, gift , or
any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of
this Agreement .
12 . No Discrimination Certification . COMPANY warrants and represents that all of its
employees are treated equally during employment without regard to race, color,
religion , disability , sex, age , national origin , ancestry , marital status , or sexual
orientation .
13 . Attorneys Fees . If any legal action or other proceeding is brought for the
enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an alleged dispute , breach , default or
misrepresentation in connection with any provisions of this Agreement, each party
shall bear its own costs .
14 . Enforceability . If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof
to any person or circumstances , shall to any extent be held invalid or unenforceable ,
the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such terms or provision , to
persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or
unenforceable , shall not be affected , and every other term and provision of this
Agreement shall be deemed valid and enforceable to the extent permitted by law .
The Company ' s failure to maintain its job creation commitment or annual wage level
commitment for any one year will result in the decrease of the Grant amount it was
scheduled to receive for that year ; however, such decrease will not preclude the
Company ' s receipt of scheduled Grant amounts for those subsequent years in which
it is able to maintain its job creation and wage level commitment .
15 . Assignment . COMPANY shall not, directly or indirectly , assign or transfer any of
its rights or obligations under this Agreement, or any interest therein (the foregoing
herein collectively "Transfer" ) , without the express prior written consent of
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omission of COMPANY , its agents , servants , or employees in the performance of
services under this Agreement .
10 . Forum ; Venue . This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Florida . Any and all legal action necessary to enforce the Agreement will be held in
Indian River County or the Federal District Court for the Southern District of
Florida. No remedy herein conferred upon any party is intended to be exclusive of
any other remedy , and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be
in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing by
law or in equity or by statute or otherwise . No single or partial exercise by any party
of any right, power, or remedy hereunder shall preclude any other or further exercise
thereof. Parties hereby waive their right for a jury trial .
Ht Lobbyist Certification . COMPANY warrants that it has not employed or retained
any company or person , other than a bona fide employee working solely for
COMPANY, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to
pay any person , company , corporation , individual , or firm , other than a bona fide
employee working solely for COMPANY , any fee , commission , percentage, gift , or
any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of
this Agreement .
12 . No Discrimination Certification . COMPANY warrants and represents that all of its
employees are treated equally during employment without regard to race, color,
religion , disability , sex, age , national origin , ancestry , marital status , or sexual
orientation .
13 . Attorneys Fees . If any legal action or other proceeding is brought for the
enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an alleged dispute , breach , default or
misrepresentation in connection with any provisions of this Agreement, each party
shall bear its own costs .
14 . Enforceability . If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof
to any person or circumstances , shall to any extent be held invalid or unenforceable ,
the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such terms or provision , to
persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or
unenforceable , shall not be affected , and every other term and provision of this
Agreement shall be deemed valid and enforceable to the extent permitted by law .
The Company ' s failure to maintain its job creation commitment or annual wage level
commitment for any one year will result in the decrease of the Grant amount it was
scheduled to receive for that year ; however, such decrease will not preclude the
Company ' s receipt of scheduled Grant amounts for those subsequent years in which
it is able to maintain its job creation and wage level commitment .
15 . Assignment . COMPANY shall not, directly or indirectly , assign or transfer any of
its rights or obligations under this Agreement, or any interest therein (the foregoing
herein collectively "Transfer" ) , without the express prior written consent of
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Any such attempted Transfer without the express prior written COUNTY consent
shall be null and void and may , at the option of COUNTY , be deemed an event of
default under this Agreement. COMPANY acknowledges and agrees that COUNTY
has the right, in granting or withholding consent to any Transfer, to consider, among
other things , the financial responsibility and business reputation of the proposed
assignee or transferee (the foregoing herein collectively " Transferee") ; and any other
items that the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners , in its sole
discretion , deems appropriate . If COMPANY seeks COUNTY ' s consent for a
Transfer, COMPANY shall submit to COUNTY a written request therefore,
accompanied by the following documentation : ( i ) the name , address , and telephone
number of the proposed Transferee ; ( ii ) a description of the business and jobs ,
including wages, to be created in Indian River County ; and ( iii ) a financial statement
or other reasonably detailed financial information concerning the proposed
Transferee . COMPANY acknowledges and agrees that : (a) the County
Administrator or his designee , or the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners , has the right to request any additional information deemed
necessary to make the decision relating to consent to the Transfer; and (b ) any such
request for a Transfer is expressly subject to the approval of the Transfer by the
Board of County Commissioners at a formal meeting thereof, and such Transfer
shall become effective only when signed by the Transferee and approved by the
Board , which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld . The foregoing covenant
shall be binding on the permitted successors or assigns of COMPANY . The
prohibition on Transfers shall not prohibit a change in the form in which COMPANY
conducts business . COMPANY will be released from further liability under this
Agreement in the event of an approved Transfer ; provided that the County ' s consent
to any Transfer will not otherwise relieve COMPANY from any pre - existing
obligation to COUNTY under this Agreement .
16 . Conflict of Interest . COUNTY represents that it presently has no interest and shall
acquire no interest, either direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with
the performance of services required hereunder, as provided for in Florida Statutes
1 12 . 31 1 . COMPANY further represents that no person having any interest shall be
employed for said performance .
17 . Notices . All notices required in this Agreement shall be sent by certified mail , return
receipt requested and if sent to COUNTY shall be mailed to :
Indian River County Community Development Director
1801 27 `h Street
Vero Beach , Florida 32960
and if sent to COMPANY shall be mailed to (or current, official address ) :
Girard Equipment, Inc .
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COUNTY . COUNTY shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to any Transfer .
Any such attempted Transfer without the express prior written COUNTY consent
shall be null and void and may , at the option of COUNTY , be deemed an event of
default under this Agreement. COMPANY acknowledges and agrees that COUNTY
has the right, in granting or withholding consent to any Transfer, to consider, among
other things , the financial responsibility and business reputation of the proposed
assignee or transferee (the foregoing herein collectively " Transferee") ; and any other
items that the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners , in its sole
discretion , deems appropriate . If COMPANY seeks COUNTY ' s consent for a
Transfer, COMPANY shall submit to COUNTY a written request therefore,
accompanied by the following documentation : ( i ) the name , address , and telephone
number of the proposed Transferee ; ( ii ) a description of the business and jobs ,
including wages, to be created in Indian River County ; and ( iii ) a financial statement
or other reasonably detailed financial information concerning the proposed
Transferee . COMPANY acknowledges and agrees that : (a) the County
Administrator or his designee , or the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners , has the right to request any additional information deemed
necessary to make the decision relating to consent to the Transfer; and (b ) any such
request for a Transfer is expressly subject to the approval of the Transfer by the
Board of County Commissioners at a formal meeting thereof, and such Transfer
shall become effective only when signed by the Transferee and approved by the
Board , which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld . The foregoing covenant
shall be binding on the permitted successors or assigns of COMPANY . The
prohibition on Transfers shall not prohibit a change in the form in which COMPANY
conducts business . COMPANY will be released from further liability under this
Agreement in the event of an approved Transfer ; provided that the County ' s consent
to any Transfer will not otherwise relieve COMPANY from any pre - existing
obligation to COUNTY under this Agreement .
16 . Conflict of Interest . COUNTY represents that it presently has no interest and shall
acquire no interest, either direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with
the performance of services required hereunder, as provided for in Florida Statutes
1 12 . 31 1 . COMPANY further represents that no person having any interest shall be
employed for said performance .
17 . Notices . All notices required in this Agreement shall be sent by certified mail , return
receipt requested and if sent to COUNTY shall be mailed to :
Indian River County Community Development Director
1801 27 `h Street
Vero Beach , Florida 32960
and if sent to COMPANY shall be mailed to (or current, official address ) :
Girard Equipment, Inc .
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4360 Old Dixie Highway
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18 . Entire Agreement . COUNTY and COMPANY agree that this Agreement sets forth
the entire Agreement between the parties , and that there are no promises or
understandings other than those stated herein . None of the provisions , terms and
conditions contained in this Agreement may be added to , modified , superseded or
otherwise altered , except by written instrument executed by the parties hereto .
19 . No Pledge of Credit . COMPANY shall not pledge COUNTY ' s credit or make it a
guarantor of payment or surety for any contract, debt, obligation , judgment, lien , or
any form of indebtedness .
20 . Public Records . COMPANY shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 1 19 ,
Florida Statutes ( Public Records Law) in connection with this Agreement .
21 . Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts , each of
which shall be deemed to be an original copy and all of which shall constitute but
one and the same instrument .
22 . General . The Background Recitals are true and correct and form a material part of
this Agreement .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County ,
Florida has made and executed this Agreement on behalf of the COUNTY and the COMPANY has
hereunto set its hand the day and year above written .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY "
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18 . Entire Agreement . COUNTY and COMPANY agree that this Agreement sets forth
the entire Agreement between the parties , and that there are no promises or
understandings other than those stated herein . None of the provisions , terms and
conditions contained in this Agreement may be added to , modified , superseded or
otherwise altered , except by written instrument executed by the parties hereto .
19 . No Pledge of Credit . COMPANY shall not pledge COUNTY ' s credit or make it a
guarantor of payment or surety for any contract, debt, obligation , judgment, lien , or
any form of indebtedness .
20 . Public Records . COMPANY shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 1 19 ,
Florida Statutes ( Public Records Law) in connection with this Agreement .
21 . Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts , each of
which shall be deemed to be an original copy and all of which shall constitute but
one and the same instrument .
22 . General . The Background Recitals are true and correct and form a material part of
this Agreement .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County ,
Florida has made and executed this Agreement on behalf of the COUNTY and the COMPANY has
hereunto set its hand the day and year above written .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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EXHIBIT " A " TO THE JOBS GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY & Girard Equipment, Inc .
Company Identification and Information :
Application date : October 5 , 2011
Company description :
Girard Equipment Incorporated is a company that manufactures safety valves/pressure relief
vents and magnetic vacuum breakers for use by the tank container industry in transporting
hazardous substances (e . g . liquids and gases) . Established in 1952 , the company currently
has offices in New Jersey , Illinois , Texas , Vero Beach FL, United Kingdom , and China .
The Vero Beach facility is designated as the headquarters for the company . That facility is
located at 4360 Old Dixie Highway , Vero Beach , FL 32967 .
Company ' s proposed new physical address in Indian River County :
4360 & 4420 Old Dixie Highway
Vero Beach , FL 32967
Should COMPANY ' s location plans change, alternative locations within Indian River
County are acceptable .
Company ' s local mailing address :
4360 Old Dixie Highway
Vero Beach , FL 32967
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EXHIBIT " A " TO THE JOBS GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY & Girard Equipment, Inc .
Company Identification and Information :
Application date : October 5 , 2011
Company description :
Girard Equipment Incorporated is a company that manufactures safety valves/pressure relief
vents and magnetic vacuum breakers for use by the tank container industry in transporting
hazardous substances (e . g . liquids and gases) . Established in 1952 , the company currently
has offices in New Jersey , Illinois , Texas , Vero Beach FL, United Kingdom , and China .
The Vero Beach facility is designated as the headquarters for the company . That facility is
located at 4360 Old Dixie Highway , Vero Beach , FL 32967 .
Company ' s proposed new physical address in Indian River County :
4360 & 4420 Old Dixie Highway
Vero Beach , FL 32967
Should COMPANY ' s location plans change, alternative locations within Indian River
County are acceptable .
Company ' s local mailing address :
4360 Old Dixie Highway
Vero Beach , FL 32967
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EXHIBIT " B " TO THE JOBS GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY & Girard Equipment, Inc . (COMPANY)
I. Target Industry Categories eligible for application ,
COMPANY qualifies for the jobs grant program under the
Manufacturing/ Warehouse/Distribution Category . Under the 2007 North American
Industrial Classification System (NAICS ) , COMPANY ' s activities are classified in
categories " Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing " (NAICS # 332 ) " and Industrial
Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (NAICS 9423840 ) . NAICS 9332 includes Industrial Valve
Manufacturing , Metal Valve Manufacturing, Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting
Manufacturing , Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing , and Other Metal Valve
and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing . NAICS 9423840 includes valves merchant wholesalers .
II . Employment Commitment :
The COMPANY is receiving this grant based upon its representation that it will bring the
following employment opportunities to Indian River County :
1 ) 17 # of new , full - time employees whose annual wage is between 75 % and
99 . 9 % of Indian River County ' s average annual wage .
2 )1 # of new, full -time employees whose annual wage is between 100 % and
149 . 99 % of Indian River County ' s average annual wage
3 )2 4 of new , full -time employees whose annual wage is 150 % or greater of
Indian River County ' s average annual wage
III. Grant Amount
Jobs Grant Amount If Company Locates Within Indian River County and Outside of
Vero Beach/Indian River County Enterprise Zone
Category ualified Jobs Base Grant Amount Per Job Total Grant
75 % to 99 . 9 % of Indian River17 $ 3 , 000 $ 51 , 000
County Average Annual Wage
100 % to 149 . 99 % of Indian River 1 $ 5 , 000 $ 5 , 000
Count Average Annual Wage
150 % or greater of Indian River 2 $ 7 , 000 $ 7 , 000
Count Average Annual Wage
Total 20 $ 704000 *
* The actual amount of the grant will depend upon the actual number of jobs provided and the salary paid for those jobs .
In no case shall the total amount of the grant exceed $ 70, 000 if COMPANY locates within Indian River County but
outside of the City of Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise Zone.
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EXHIBIT " B " TO THE JOBS GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY & Girard Equipment, Inc . (COMPANY)
I. Target Industry Categories eligible for application ,
COMPANY qualifies for the jobs grant program under the
Manufacturing/ Warehouse/Distribution Category . Under the 2007 North American
Industrial Classification System (NAICS ) , COMPANY ' s activities are classified in
categories " Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing " (NAICS # 332 ) " and Industrial
Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (NAICS 9423840 ) . NAICS 9332 includes Industrial Valve
Manufacturing , Metal Valve Manufacturing, Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting
Manufacturing , Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing , and Other Metal Valve
and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing . NAICS 9423840 includes valves merchant wholesalers .
II . Employment Commitment :
The COMPANY is receiving this grant based upon its representation that it will bring the
following employment opportunities to Indian River County :
1 ) 17 # of new , full - time employees whose annual wage is between 75 % and
99 . 9 % of Indian River County ' s average annual wage .
2 )1 # of new, full -time employees whose annual wage is between 100 % and
149 . 99 % of Indian River County ' s average annual wage
3 )2 4 of new , full -time employees whose annual wage is 150 % or greater of
Indian River County ' s average annual wage
III. Grant Amount
Jobs Grant Amount If Company Locates Within Indian River County and Outside of
Vero Beach/Indian River County Enterprise Zone
Category ualified Jobs Base Grant Amount Per Job Total Grant
75 % to 99 . 9 % of Indian River17 $ 3 , 000 $ 51 , 000
County Average Annual Wage
100 % to 149 . 99 % of Indian River 1 $ 5 , 000 $ 5 , 000
Count Average Annual Wage
150 % or greater of Indian River 2 $ 7 , 000 $ 7 , 000
Count Average Annual Wage
Total 20 $ 704000 *
* The actual amount of the grant will depend upon the actual number of jobs provided and the salary paid for those jobs .
In no case shall the total amount of the grant exceed $ 70, 000 if COMPANY locates within Indian River County but
outside of the City of Vero Beach /Indian River County Enterprise Zone.
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Jobs Grant Amount If Company Locates Within
Vero Beach/Indian River County Enterprise Zone
Category Qualified Base 0 prise Total Grant
Ent
Jobs Grant Zone Bonus With EZ Bonus
Amount
Per Job (Per Job)
75 % to 99 . 9 % of Indian River 17 $ 3 , 000 $ 300 $ 56 , 100
Count Average Annual Wage
100 % to 149 . 99 % of Indian River 1 $ 5 , 000 $ 500 $ 5 , 500
County Average Annual Wage
150 % or greater of Indian River2 $ 7 , 000 $ 700
Count Average Annual Wage $ 15 , 400
Total 20
$ 77 , 000 *
* The actual amount of the grant will depend upon the actual number of jobs provided and the salary paid for thosejobs .
In no case shall the total amount of the grant exceed $ 77, 000 if COMPANY locates within the City of Vero Beach/Indian
River County Enterprise Zone .
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Jobs Grant Amount If Company Locates Within
Vero Beach/Indian River County Enterprise Zone
Category Qualified Base 0 prise Total Grant
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Jobs Grant Zone Bonus With EZ Bonus
Amount
Per Job (Per Job)
75 % to 99 . 9 % of Indian River 17 $ 3 , 000 $ 300 $ 56 , 100
Count Average Annual Wage
100 % to 149 . 99 % of Indian River 1 $ 5 , 000 $ 500 $ 5 , 500
County Average Annual Wage
150 % or greater of Indian River2 $ 7 , 000 $ 700
Count Average Annual Wage $ 15 , 400
Total 20
$ 77 , 000 *
* The actual amount of the grant will depend upon the actual number of jobs provided and the salary paid for thosejobs .
In no case shall the total amount of the grant exceed $ 77, 000 if COMPANY locates within the City of Vero Beach/Indian
River County Enterprise Zone .
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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS — 2011
INDEX NO . DATE DESCRIPTION
it 11 /01 / 11 Skate Solutions — Purchase and Sale Agreement for
8 , G * Right- of- Way - Intersection improvements — 5t" Street
SW/27t" Avenue
Carter Associates , Inc . — Engineering/Surveying —
11 /01 / 11 Work Order No . 1 — Old Dixie Highway — Oslo Road
C
B . H . North to East Bound SR 60
11 /01 / 11 St. Johns River Water Management District — Cost-
L-' 8 . 1 . share Agreement — Grant No . 27199
11 /01 / 11
G . K. Environmental Inc. — Gopher Tortoise &
Endangered / Threatened Species Survey — Work
8 . L ,
Order GKE - 1
11 /01 / 11 Bron H . Beat Sr. and Coleen M . Beatty — Right=
'�"� � 8 • M • of-way Acquisition — 66 °i Avenue South of 16t" Street
11 /01 / 11 Girard Industries , Inc . — Local Jobs Grant
12 . A . 1 .
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