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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-084 RESOLUTION 2005- 084 A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, NOMINATING AN AREA TO INCLUDE THE GIFFORD COMMUNITY ALONG WITH PROPERTIES SURROUNDING AND INCLUDING THE VERO BEACH MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AS A FLORIDA ENTERPRISE ZONE; FINDING THAT THE NOMINATED AREA MEETS THE REQUIRED CRITERIA, PURSUANT TO THE FLORIDA ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT. WHEREAS, the State of Florida enacted the Florida Enterprise Zone Act, Sections 290.001 - 290.016, Florida Statutes, to provide incentives to induce private investment into distressed 'areas to create economic opportunities and sustainable economic development; and WHEREAS, the economic base of the County is historically dependent on agriculture and the service industries, resulting in high seasonal unemployment; and WHEREAS, the Nominated Area has been adversely affected and continues to suffer extraordinary economic distress due to the historical nature of the local economy; and WHEREAS, the Nominated Area suffered major damages as a.result of the 2004 hurricane season; and WHEREAS, the area included in Census Tract 502, Block Group 1, and Census Tract 503.02, Block Groups 1, 3 and 4, known as the Gifford Community inclusive of the Gifford Front Porch Community and area surrounding and including the Vero Beach Municipal Airport, is a distressed area which exhibits unacceptable levels of poverty, unemployment, physical deterioration, and economic disinvestment; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners determines that the rehabilitation, conservation or redevelopment of this area is necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare of the residents; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners recognizes the importance of private investment into distressed areas to provide a balanced and more diversified economic base; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners determines that the revitalization of such area can occur only if the private sector can be induced to invest its own resources that build or rebuild the economic vitality of the area. 1 RESOLUTION 2005- 084 A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, NOMINATING AN AREA TO INCLUDE THE GIFFORD COMMUNITY ALONG WITH PROPERTIES SURROUNDING AND INCLUDING THE VERO BEACH MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AS A FLORIDA ENTERPRISE ZONE; FINDING THAT THE NOMINATED AREA MEETS THE REQUIRED CRITERIA, PURSUANT TO THE FLORIDA ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT. WHEREAS, the State of Florida enacted the Florida Enterprise Zone Act, Sections 290.001 - 290.016, Florida Statutes, to provide incentives to induce private investment into distressed 'areas to create economic opportunities and sustainable economic development; and WHEREAS, the economic base of the County is historically dependent on agriculture and the service industries, resulting in high seasonal unemployment; and WHEREAS, the Nominated Area has been adversely affected and continues to suffer extraordinary economic distress due to the historical nature of the local economy; and WHEREAS, the Nominated Area suffered major damages as a.result of the 2004 hurricane season; and WHEREAS, the area included in Census Tract 502, Block Group 1, and Census Tract 503.02, Block Groups 1, 3 and 4, known as the Gifford Community inclusive of the Gifford Front Porch Community and area surrounding and including the Vero Beach Municipal Airport, is a distressed area which exhibits unacceptable levels of poverty, unemployment, physical deterioration, and economic disinvestment; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners determines that the rehabilitation, conservation or redevelopment of this area is necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare of the residents; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners recognizes the importance of private investment into distressed areas to provide a balanced and more diversified economic base; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners determines that the revitalization of such area can occur only if the private sector can be induced to invest its own resources that build or rebuild the economic vitality of the area. 1 .y RESOLUTION 2005- 084 WHEREAS, the Florida Enterprise Zone program will enhance the initiatives already begun through the Gifford Front Porch program; and i WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will create an Enterprise Zone Development Agency, pursuant to Section 290.0056, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will create and adopt an Enterprise Zone Strategic Plan, pursuant to Section 290.0057, Florida Statutes. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, in conjunction with the City of Vero Beach, propose to make a formal joint Enterprise Zone application to the Governor's Office of Trade, Tourism and Economic Development on behalf of the Nominated Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1. The Nominated Area described above exhibits extreme and unacceptable levels of poverty, unemployment, physical deterioration and economic disinvestment; and 2. The Board determines that the rehabilitation, conservation or redevelopment of such area is necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare of the residents; and 3. The Board determines that the revitalization of such area can occur only if the private sector can be induced to invest its own resources that build or rebuild the economic vitality of the area; 4. The Board hereby nominates to the Governor's Office of Trade, Tourism and Economic Development an area to include Census Tract 502, Block Group 1, and Census Tract 503.02, Block Groups 1, 3 and 4 as a designated Enterprise Zone pursuant to Florida Statutes §290.001 - 290.016. 2 .y RESOLUTION 2005- 084 WHEREAS, the Florida Enterprise Zone program will enhance the initiatives already begun through the Gifford Front Porch program; and i WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will create an Enterprise Zone Development Agency, pursuant to Section 290.0056, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will create and adopt an Enterprise Zone Strategic Plan, pursuant to Section 290.0057, Florida Statutes. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, in conjunction with the City of Vero Beach, propose to make a formal joint Enterprise Zone application to the Governor's Office of Trade, Tourism and Economic Development on behalf of the Nominated Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1. The Nominated Area described above exhibits extreme and unacceptable levels of poverty, unemployment, physical deterioration and economic disinvestment; and 2. The Board determines that the rehabilitation, conservation or redevelopment of such area is necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare of the residents; and 3. The Board determines that the revitalization of such area can occur only if the private sector can be induced to invest its own resources that build or rebuild the economic vitality of the area; 4. The Board hereby nominates to the Governor's Office of Trade, Tourism and Economic Development an area to include Census Tract 502, Block Group 1, and Census Tract 503.02, Block Groups 1, 3 and 4 as a designated Enterprise Zone pursuant to Florida Statutes §290.001 - 290.016. 2 RESOLUTION 2005- 084 This Resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Wheel er and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Bowden , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Thomas S. Lowther Aye Vice Chairman Arthur R. Neuberger Aye Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Aye Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye Commissioner Sandra L. Bowden Aye The Chairman thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 24th day of May ; 2005. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Attest: J. K. Barton, Clerk By: Thomas S. Lowther, Chairman _ - Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: By William K. DeBraal Assistant County Attorney 3 RESOLUTION 2005- 084 This Resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Wheel er and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Bowden , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Thomas S. Lowther Aye Vice Chairman Arthur R. Neuberger Aye Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Aye Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye Commissioner Sandra L. Bowden Aye The Chairman thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 24th day of May ; 2005. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Attest: J. K. Barton, Clerk By: Thomas S. Lowther, Chairman _ - Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: By William K. DeBraal Assistant County Attorney 3 ORDINANCE NO. 2005-021 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ESTABLISHING SECTION 103:09, THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (EZDA), PURSUANT TO SECTION,290.0056, FLORIDA STATUTES WHEREAS, the State of Florida enacted the Florida Enterprise Zone Act, Sections 290.001 - 290.016, Florida Statutes, to provide incentives to induce private investment into distressed areas to create economic opportunities and sustainable economic development; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County and the City Council of the City of Vero Beach have nominated the area within Indian River County referred to as the Gifford Community, inclusive of the Gifford Front Porch Community and within the City of Vero Beach to include areas in and around the Vero Beach Municipal Airport to be considered by the Governor's Office of Trade, Tourism and Economic Development(OTTED) as an Enterprise Zone; and WHEREAS, Sections 290.055 and 290.056, Florida Statutes, require the County to create an Enterprise Zone Development Agency as a condition of precedent to receiving designation of such areas as an Enterprise Zone; and WHEREAS, the Indian River County Enterprise Zone Development Agency (EZDA) shall be a public body appointed by and dependent .on the Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the EZDA shall encourage the principles of economic opportunity and job creation, sustainable community development, community-based partnerships, a strategic vision for change, and effective local fiscal and regulatory incentives. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that Section 103.09 is hereby established as follows: Section 103.09 The Indian River County Enterprise Zone Development Agency 1. There is hereby established The Indian River County Enterprise Zone Development Agency. The Agency shall consist of not fewer than eight (8) or more than thirteen (13) members which shall consist of at least one representative from each of the following entities: the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, a financial or insurance entity located in or providing services in the nominated area , a business operating in the Enterprise Zone' area, a resident living in the Enterprise Zone area, a non-profit community-based organization operating in or providing services in the nominated area, the Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast, local code enforcement agency, local law enforcement agency, and three members of the public at large. The importance of minority representation on the Agency shall be considered in making appointments so that the Agency generally reflects the ethnic and gender composition of the nominated area. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-021 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ESTABLISHING SECTION 103:09, THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (EZDA), PURSUANT TO SECTION,290.0056, FLORIDA STATUTES WHEREAS, the State of Florida enacted the Florida Enterprise Zone Act, Sections 290.001 - 290.016, Florida Statutes, to provide incentives to induce private investment into distressed areas to create economic opportunities and sustainable economic development; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County and the City Council of the City of Vero Beach have nominated the area within Indian River County referred to as the Gifford Community, inclusive of the Gifford Front Porch Community and within the City of Vero Beach to include areas in and around the Vero Beach Municipal Airport to be considered by the Governor's Office of Trade, Tourism and Economic Development(OTTED) as an Enterprise Zone; and WHEREAS, Sections 290.055 and 290.056, Florida Statutes, require the County to create an Enterprise Zone Development Agency as a condition of precedent to receiving designation of such areas as an Enterprise Zone; and WHEREAS, the Indian River County Enterprise Zone Development Agency (EZDA) shall be a public body appointed by and dependent .on the Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the EZDA shall encourage the principles of economic opportunity and job creation, sustainable community development, community-based partnerships, a strategic vision for change, and effective local fiscal and regulatory incentives. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that Section 103.09 is hereby established as follows: Section 103.09 The Indian River County Enterprise Zone Development Agency 1. There is hereby established The Indian River County Enterprise Zone Development Agency. The Agency shall consist of not fewer than eight (8) or more than thirteen (13) members which shall consist of at least one representative from each of the following entities: the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, a financial or insurance entity located in or providing services in the nominated area , a business operating in the Enterprise Zone' area, a resident living in the Enterprise Zone area, a non-profit community-based organization operating in or providing services in the nominated area, the Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast, local code enforcement agency, local law enforcement agency, and three members of the public at large. The importance of minority representation on the Agency shall be considered in making appointments so that the Agency generally reflects the ethnic and gender composition of the nominated area. -z. 2. The functions, powers and duties of the Agency shall include but not be limited to, the following: A. Assist in the development and implementation of the Enterprise Zone Strategic Plan. B. Oversee and monitor the implementation of the goals of the strategic plan. The Agency shall make quarterly reports to the Board of County Commissioners and the Vero Beach City Council evaluating the progress in implementing the strategic plan. C. Identify and recommend to the.Board of County Commissioners and the Vero Beach City Council ways to remove regulatory barriers. D. Identify the financial needs of, and local resources or assistance available to, eligible businesses and residents in the nominated area. E. Promote through the development of the enterprise zone and its benefits by marketing and advertising. This ordinance was advertised in the Press Journal on the 11th day of May, 2005, for a public hearing on 24th day of .May, 2005, at which time it was moved for adoption by Commissioner Wheel er. and seconded by Commissioner Bowden , and adopted by the following vote: Chairman Thomas S. Lowther Aye Vice ChairmanArthur R. Neuberger Aye Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Aye Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye Commissioner Sandra L. Bowden Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted this 24th day of May, 2005. INDIAN RIVER COU-NTY, FLORIDA Attest: J. K. Barton, Clerk by its rd of County Commissioners By By Deputy Clerk Thomas S.=.Lowther,-Chairr-rian Approved as to formand Le BCC Approved: May 24; 2005 i Cy William K. DeBfaal Assistant County Attorney Effective date: This ordinance was filed with the Department of State on day of 2005 and shall become effective on that date. -z. 2. The functions, powers and duties of the Agency shall include but not be limited to, the following: A. Assist in the development and implementation of the Enterprise Zone Strategic Plan. B. Oversee and monitor the implementation of the goals of the strategic plan. The Agency shall make quarterly reports to the Board of County Commissioners and the Vero Beach City Council evaluating the progress in implementing the strategic plan. C. Identify and recommend to the.Board of County Commissioners and the Vero Beach City Council ways to remove regulatory barriers. D. Identify the financial needs of, and local resources or assistance available to, eligible businesses and residents in the nominated area. E. Promote through the development of the enterprise zone and its benefits by marketing and advertising. This ordinance was advertised in the Press Journal on the 11th day of May, 2005, for a public hearing on 24th day of .May, 2005, at which time it was moved for adoption by Commissioner Wheel er. and seconded by Commissioner Bowden , and adopted by the following vote: Chairman Thomas S. Lowther Aye Vice ChairmanArthur R. Neuberger Aye Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Aye Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye Commissioner Sandra L. Bowden Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted this 24th day of May, 2005. INDIAN RIVER COU-NTY, FLORIDA Attest: J. K. Barton, Clerk by its rd of County Commissioners By By Deputy Clerk Thomas S.=.Lowther,-Chairr-rian Approved as to formand Le BCC Approved: May 24; 2005 i Cy William K. DeBfaal Assistant County Attorney Effective date: This ordinance was filed with the Department of State on day of 2005 and shall become effective on that date. SO►-UTION 2005- o= RE FLORIIJA, t-. UNTY, RIVER CO. ENTERPRISE OF INp1AN RIVER COUNN ACCORpANCE A RESOLUTION INpIAN EZpA), GENCY STATUTES Act, ESTABLISHING . TH A ZONE pEVEI-0290E0056,FLORIDA rise Zone EnterP WITH SECTION Florida rlvate State of Florida enacted the to induCe P WHEREAS, the Statutes, 10 provide incentives and sustainable 290.016, Florida ortunities Sections 290.001 'distressed areas to create economic °PP investment into distre sus Tract 502, Block Group 1, economic development; and AS, the Nominated Area consisting Of enknown as the Gifford Community, WHERE s 1, 3 and 4, and Census Tract 503.02, Block Group munity, and area surrounding and including the inclusive of the Gifford Front Porch Vero Beach Municipal Airport, is a distressed area which exhibits unacceptable levels of physical deterioration, and economic disinvestment; and poverty, unemployment, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, in conj1unction with the City of Vero Beach, propose to make a formal joint Enterprise Zone application to the Governor's Office of Trade, Tourism and Economic Development on behalf of the Nominated.Area. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will create and adopt an Enterprise Zone Strategic Plan, pursuant to Section 290.0057, Florida Statutes. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners must create an Enterprise Zone Development Agency, pursuant to Section 290.0056, Florida Statutes, that will assist in the development and implementation. of the Enterprise Zone Strategic Plan, oversee and monitor the implementation of the,goals of the strategic plan, identify the financial needs of, and local resources or assistance available to, eligible businesses and residents in the nominated area and promote through the development of the enterprise zone and its benefits by marketing and. advertising. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1. ESTABLISHMENT. The Indian River County Enterprise Zone Agency is hereby established. 1 SO►-UTION 2005- o= RE FLORIIJA, t-. UNTY, RIVER CO. ENTERPRISE OF INp1AN RIVER COUNN ACCORpANCE A RESOLUTION INpIAN EZpA), GENCY STATUTES Act, ESTABLISHING . TH A ZONE pEVEI-0290E0056,FLORIDA rise Zone EnterP WITH SECTION Florida rlvate State of Florida enacted the to induCe P WHEREAS, the Statutes, 10 provide incentives and sustainable 290.016, Florida ortunities Sections 290.001 'distressed areas to create economic °PP investment into distre sus Tract 502, Block Group 1, economic development; and AS, the Nominated Area consisting Of enknown as the Gifford Community, WHERE s 1, 3 and 4, and Census Tract 503.02, Block Group munity, and area surrounding and including the inclusive of the Gifford Front Porch Vero Beach Municipal Airport, is a distressed area which exhibits unacceptable levels of physical deterioration, and economic disinvestment; and poverty, unemployment, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, in conj1unction with the City of Vero Beach, propose to make a formal joint Enterprise Zone application to the Governor's Office of Trade, Tourism and Economic Development on behalf of the Nominated.Area. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will create and adopt an Enterprise Zone Strategic Plan, pursuant to Section 290.0057, Florida Statutes. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners must create an Enterprise Zone Development Agency, pursuant to Section 290.0056, Florida Statutes, that will assist in the development and implementation. of the Enterprise Zone Strategic Plan, oversee and monitor the implementation of the,goals of the strategic plan, identify the financial needs of, and local resources or assistance available to, eligible businesses and residents in the nominated area and promote through the development of the enterprise zone and its benefits by marketing and. advertising. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1. ESTABLISHMENT. The Indian River County Enterprise Zone Agency is hereby established. 1 RESOLUTION 2005- 085 2. MEMBERSHIP. The Enterprise Zone Agency shall have eleven voting members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, with one member from each of the following areas: the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce • a financial or insurance entity located in or providing services in the nominated area i a business operating in the Enterprise Zone area a resident living in the Enterprise Zone area. • a non-profit community-based organization operating in or providing services in the nominated area the Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast local code enforcement agency local law enforcement agency three members from the community at large The importance of minority representation on the Agency shall be considered in making appointments so that the Agency generally reflects the ethnic and gender composition of the nominated area. Members must be affiliated with one of the above listed agencies or groups in Indian, River County. A County Commissioner shall serve as a non-voting liaison to.the Agency and the City of Vero Beach may appoint a non-voting liaison to the Agency. 3. TERM OF OFFICE. The term of office for each member shall be four years and shall be reappointed to additional terms with the approval of the Board of County Commissioners. The initial term of office of the Agency shall be as follows: A. Two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. B. Two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. C. One (1) member shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year. D. The remaining initial members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years. Thereafter, each appointment or re-appointment shall be for a term of four (4) years. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the Agency shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of office. 4. POWERS AND DUTIES. The Indian River County Enterprise Zone Agency shall have the power and duty to: A. Assist in the development and implementation of the Enterprise Zone Strategic Plan. B. Oversee and monitor the implementation of the goals of the strategic plan. The Agency shall make quarterly reports to the Board of County Commissioners and the Vero Beach City Council evaluating. the progress in implementing the strategic plan. C. Identify and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners and the Vero Beach City Council ways to remove regulatory barriers. 2 RESOLUTION 2005- 085 2. MEMBERSHIP. The Enterprise Zone Agency shall have eleven voting members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, with one member from each of the following areas: the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce • a financial or insurance entity located in or providing services in the nominated area i a business operating in the Enterprise Zone area a resident living in the Enterprise Zone area. • a non-profit community-based organization operating in or providing services in the nominated area the Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast local code enforcement agency local law enforcement agency three members from the community at large The importance of minority representation on the Agency shall be considered in making appointments so that the Agency generally reflects the ethnic and gender composition of the nominated area. Members must be affiliated with one of the above listed agencies or groups in Indian, River County. A County Commissioner shall serve as a non-voting liaison to.the Agency and the City of Vero Beach may appoint a non-voting liaison to the Agency. 3. TERM OF OFFICE. The term of office for each member shall be four years and shall be reappointed to additional terms with the approval of the Board of County Commissioners. The initial term of office of the Agency shall be as follows: A. Two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. B. Two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. C. One (1) member shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year. D. The remaining initial members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years. Thereafter, each appointment or re-appointment shall be for a term of four (4) years. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the Agency shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of office. 4. POWERS AND DUTIES. The Indian River County Enterprise Zone Agency shall have the power and duty to: A. Assist in the development and implementation of the Enterprise Zone Strategic Plan. B. Oversee and monitor the implementation of the goals of the strategic plan. The Agency shall make quarterly reports to the Board of County Commissioners and the Vero Beach City Council evaluating. the progress in implementing the strategic plan. C. Identify and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners and the Vero Beach City Council ways to remove regulatory barriers. 2 .k/`• sy RESOLUTION 2005- 085 D. Identify,the financial needs of, and local resources or assistance available to, eligible businesses and residents in the nominated area. E. Promote through the development of the enterprise zone and its benefits by marketing and advertising. 5. ADVISORY STATUS. The Enterprise Zone Agency shall be advisory only and the members shall serve without compensation. 6. PROVISIONS. The provisions of Title 1, Chapter 103, relating to advisory boards and commissions shall apply to this Agency, except that The Board of County Commissioners shall designate a chairman and vice chairman from among the members of the Agency. Each chair and vice chair shall serve for a one-year term and may be reelected but shall be limited to two successive annual terms, at which point they would be ineligible to chair the Agency for at least one year. Copies of all Agency minutes, resolutions, reports, and exhibits shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners. Pursuant to Section 290.0056, Florida Statutes, the Agency is a public body corporate and politic and, as a,public instrumentality, all actions of the Agency shall be in accordance with applicable law, to include but not limited to the Florida Public Records Law (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes) and the Florida Government-in-the-Sunshine Law (Section 286.011, Florida Statutes). 7. MEETINGS. Meetings shall be held in January, April, July and October unless otherwise decided by the Agency. A meeting may be called at the request of the liaison commissioner or the chair of the Agency. The agenda for each meeting shall be established by the chairman in coordination with the liaisons. The chairman or any Agency member may place matters on the agenda. Any Agency member may make an oral or written report on Agency activity at a subsequent Board of County Commissioners meeting under "Public Discussion Items" or under its liaison "Commissioner Agenda Matters" with the concurrence of the Commissioner. 8. CONSULTANTNENDOR CONTACT. The chair or individual Agency members are prohibited from contacting consultants or vendors retained by the County. 9. VOTING. If a group or agency is represented at a meeting of this Agency by more than one member, only one member may cast a vote on any issue, but both members may participate in discussion. 10. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. Any member of the Agency may be removed from office by a majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office only 3 .k/`• sy RESOLUTION 2005- 085 D. Identify,the financial needs of, and local resources or assistance available to, eligible businesses and residents in the nominated area. E. Promote through the development of the enterprise zone and its benefits by marketing and advertising. 5. ADVISORY STATUS. The Enterprise Zone Agency shall be advisory only and the members shall serve without compensation. 6. PROVISIONS. The provisions of Title 1, Chapter 103, relating to advisory boards and commissions shall apply to this Agency, except that The Board of County Commissioners shall designate a chairman and vice chairman from among the members of the Agency. Each chair and vice chair shall serve for a one-year term and may be reelected but shall be limited to two successive annual terms, at which point they would be ineligible to chair the Agency for at least one year. Copies of all Agency minutes, resolutions, reports, and exhibits shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners. Pursuant to Section 290.0056, Florida Statutes, the Agency is a public body corporate and politic and, as a,public instrumentality, all actions of the Agency shall be in accordance with applicable law, to include but not limited to the Florida Public Records Law (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes) and the Florida Government-in-the-Sunshine Law (Section 286.011, Florida Statutes). 7. MEETINGS. Meetings shall be held in January, April, July and October unless otherwise decided by the Agency. A meeting may be called at the request of the liaison commissioner or the chair of the Agency. The agenda for each meeting shall be established by the chairman in coordination with the liaisons. The chairman or any Agency member may place matters on the agenda. Any Agency member may make an oral or written report on Agency activity at a subsequent Board of County Commissioners meeting under "Public Discussion Items" or under its liaison "Commissioner Agenda Matters" with the concurrence of the Commissioner. 8. CONSULTANTNENDOR CONTACT. The chair or individual Agency members are prohibited from contacting consultants or vendors retained by the County. 9. VOTING. If a group or agency is represented at a meeting of this Agency by more than one member, only one member may cast a vote on any issue, but both members may participate in discussion. 10. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. Any member of the Agency may be removed from office by a majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office only 3 RESOLUTION 2005- 085 after a hearing and only if the member has been given a copy of the charges at least 10 days prior to the hearing and has an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. 11. ATTENDANCE If any member of the Agency fails to attend three (3) consecutive meetings without a satisfactory excuse, or if a member is absent from more than one-half of the Agency's meetings in a given calendar year, the Agency shall declare the member's seat to be vacant and the vacancy shall be filled by the Board of County Commissioners. This Resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner .WhPPI Pr and the motion was seconded . by Commissioner Bowden , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Thomas S. Lowther Aye Vice Chairman Arthur R. Neuberger Aye Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Aye Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye Commissioner Sandra L. Bowden Aye The Chairman thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 24th day of May, 2005. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Attest: J. K. Barton, Clerk By: S��t� Thomas S. Lowther, Chairman Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and legal suffi ' ncy: By William K. D Braal Assistant County Attorney 4 RESOLUTION 2005- 085 after a hearing and only if the member has been given a copy of the charges at least 10 days prior to the hearing and has an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. 11. ATTENDANCE If any member of the Agency fails to attend three (3) consecutive meetings without a satisfactory excuse, or if a member is absent from more than one-half of the Agency's meetings in a given calendar year, the Agency shall declare the member's seat to be vacant and the vacancy shall be filled by the Board of County Commissioners. This Resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner .WhPPI Pr and the motion was seconded . by Commissioner Bowden , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Thomas S. Lowther Aye Vice Chairman Arthur R. Neuberger Aye Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Aye Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye Commissioner Sandra L. Bowden Aye The Chairman thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 24th day of May, 2005. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Attest: J. K. Barton, Clerk By: S��t� Thomas S. Lowther, Chairman Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and legal suffi ' ncy: By William K. D Braal Assistant County Attorney 4