HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-105 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-105
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE $14.8 MILLION CAPITAL OUTLAY
REQUEST OF INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE FOR THE
TREASURE COAST ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CENTER.
WHEREAS, serving as the primary workforce training and technical service provider for Indian
River County, Indian River State College is ideally positioned to grow manufacturing and trade
industries on the Treasure Coast; and
WHEREAS, over the past two years, Indian River State College has committed $2 million in
private funding and received $6.5 million in legislative appropriations from the State of Florida toward
a $23.3 million state-of-the-art Treasure Coast Advanced Manufacturing Center; and
WHEREAS, while the region is most appreciative of this public support, this critically important
facility is $14.8 million short of breaking ground; and
WHEREAS, a 2017 Treasure Coast Skills Gap Study completed by the EDC of St. Lucie
County, Gehant & Associates, and in collaboration with business and educational leaders across
Okeechobee & the Treasure Coast, identifies the planned Indian River State College Treasure Coast
Advanced Manufacturing Center as a vital resource for filling many of the high demand jobs in trades
and manufacturing; and
WHEREAS, our community is well aware of EMS! and Department of Economic Opportunity
(DEO) employment projections substantiating the growing, high-wage employment opportunities in
sustainable building construction, smart manufacturing, automotive technology, HVAC, metal
fabrication and specialized trades; and
WHEREAS, a modernized industrial skills facility is the most promising means to address
these present and future needs; and
WHEREAS, supporting the request of Indian River State College will result in a strong return
on investment of public funds, offering new opportunities for citizens to gain quick, affordable training
in fields with extensive openings;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
1. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County fully supports the $14.8 million
capital outlay request of Indian River State College for the Treasure Coast Advanced
Manufacturing Center and its far-reaching implications for economic and workforce
development
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-105
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner O'Bryan and seconded by
Commissioner Flescher, and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Joseph E. Flescher AYE
Vice Chairman Peter D. O'Bryan AYE
Commissioner Susan Adams AYE
Commissioner Bob Solari ABSENT
Commissioner Tim Zorc AYE
The Chairman thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 3rd day of
October, 2017.
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Attest: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA/es _v.. •''�°n,`:.
Court and Comptroller BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIO J f S Fes:
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Approved as to form and legal
sufficiency:
„4p Dylan Reingold
County Attorney
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