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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-059NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: SECTION 1. CREATION OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE. There is hereby created the Indian River County Economic Development Advisory Committee with such responsibilities and with the membership as set forth in this resolution. SECTION 2. MEMBERSHIP AND TERM OF OFFICE. The membership of the Committee shall be appointed for the term set forth below by the majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners and shall be composed of interested residents of Indian River County with background or expertise in the following areas; 1. A civic representative (one-year term), 2. A representative of the Board of Realtors (one-year term), 3. A representative of the construction industry (one-year term), 4. A representative of non -construction industry (two-year term), -1- RESOLUTION No. 84-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, PROVIDING FOR ITS FUNCTION, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES= MEMBERSHIP, AND TERM OF OFFICE. 40 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, has determined that agriculture, tourism, urban and industrial development are vital to the economy of Indian River County and to the welfare of the present and future •� residents of our community, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and desirable to establish an advisory committee to make recommendations to improve the competitive position of this county and to enhance economic activity by attracting manufacturing, industrial development and business in order to provide a stronger, more balanced, and stable economy and to promote opportunities for gainful employment in the county, while safeguarding, through pollution control and a strong comprehensive planning approach, the '.ealth and safety of the r'dents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: SECTION 1. CREATION OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE. There is hereby created the Indian River County Economic Development Advisory Committee with such responsibilities and with the membership as set forth in this resolution. SECTION 2. MEMBERSHIP AND TERM OF OFFICE. The membership of the Committee shall be appointed for the term set forth below by the majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners and shall be composed of interested residents of Indian River County with background or expertise in the following areas; 1. A civic representative (one-year term), 2. A representative of the Board of Realtors (one-year term), 3. A representative of the construction industry (one-year term), 4. A representative of non -construction industry (two-year term), -1- r-. 40 of 5. A representative of the financial community (two-year term), 6. A representative of the Chamber of Commerce (one-year term), 7. A representative of the County Commission (t'siv-Y tvr.11J, 8. A representative of agri-business (two-year term), 9. A representative of land development interests (two-year term), 10. Such ex officio, nonvoting imembers as shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. SECTION 3. RESPONSIBILITY AND FUNCTION OF COMMITTEE. I. The function of the Committee shall be advisory in nature. All recommendations and advice from the Committee shall be transmitted directly to the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The Committee shall make recommendations on the processing, prioritization, and propriety of all applications for industrial development revenue bonds in Indian River County. 3. The Committee will endeavor to identify industries and businesses that will be beneficial to Indian River County and advise the County Commission on methods of enhancing the chance of such industries and businesses locating in the community. 4. The Committee will work with the Chamber of Commerce in broadening the economic base of the community. 5. The Committee will consider the potential of country -wide advertising and promotional campaigns. 6. The Committee will endeavor to assist industry and business in finding locations within this county in conformance with the County's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. 7. The Committee shall undertake such other tasks as shall be assigned from time to time by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County. SECTION 4. ADMINISTRATION, CLERICAL/LEGAL. The County Administrator, the County Attorney and Secretary to the Board shall provide the Committee with reasonable assistance to perform its duties. -2- The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Lyons who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bowman and, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye Vice Chairman Patrick B. Lyons Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Absent Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 5th day of September , 1984. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By _ —Won u. S h C .. airman Attest: Fted 47r gh Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENC By / y Bran -den rg, Cn n y Attorney -3-