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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2009 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. PROPOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR CITY OF SEBASTIAN (Draft Plan)
i. Brief Presentation by Economic Development Task Force
ii. Public Input
iii. Council Discussion
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Economic Development Plan
For the
City of Sebastian, Florida
May, 2008
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Executive Summary
In April, 2007, the City of Sebastian held an Economic Development Workshop, and the
Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored a guest speaker, Bill Fruth, a nationally
renowned economist. The City Council unanimously agreed to pursue the development of an
Economic Development Plan for the City for Sebastian. On October 24, 2007 the Council
adopted Resolution No. R-07-45, which is included as Appendix A of this report.
The City advertised for committee members interested in working of behalf of the City on this
effort, and referred interested parties to the Chamber of Commerce. The public solicitation
produced a number of inquiries, and individuals were provided a description of the goals of the
committee, and the commitment of time. The Chamber received resumes from interested parties,
several with qualifications and experience, and invited all of the parties to participate in the
process. A list of the Task Force Members is provided further in the report. While there was a
deadline for application to participate in this effort, the Chamber accepted all of the resumes and
applications and proceeded with a very active and qualified committee. The Indian River
County Economic Development Director was asked to participate and committed to helping this
effort, providing valuable resources and experience to assist the process.
From November through April, 2008, the Economic Development Task Force has met twice a
month at the Chamber offices. Throughout the schedule the Task Force members were joined by
city staff members, including the City Manager, Growth Manager and Airport Manager. The
Task Force members were provided the adopted resolution and the list of tasks (Appendix B) to
perform to create an economic development plan for the city. This report is designed to follow
that list of Tasks, as provided by to the Council in
October, 2007.
As the meetings progressed the members were also assigned to spend time gathering
information, conducting informal interviews of different parties, and researching and making
recommendations for the report.
Ultimately, the Task Force developed the following recommendations for the City of Sebastian
to consider:
Recommendations:
1. Adopt the list of targeted, qualified and desirable businesses, as provided in this report.
2. Adopt minimum criteria established in this report, for businesses to qualify for
incentives;
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3. Adopt the menu of incentives as provided in this report, and develop a performance
tracking system. The City's Finance Department could be responsible for this element of
the plan;
4. Establish an economic development confidential committee, as described in this report;
5. Establish a fast track permitting and approval process for new business.
6. Evaluate the feasibility of the extension of water and sewer accommodate future
commercial and industrial development;
7. Create a new staff position of a grant coordinator to address infrastructure improvements
and airport improvements;
8. Create a new task force to review Land Development Codes, or alternatively, task the
Planning and Zoning Board to undertake a review; additionally staff should review the
future land use plan to insure that the City can meet its goals for economic development.
9. Designate a city employee to direct potential new business towards resources that are
available;
10. Create a development plan for the airport that addresses wetlands areas, scrub jay habitat
and infrastructure improvements.
11. Economic Development marketing materials need to created, and funding for this task
should be included in the City's budget.
12. Adopt an economic development element in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
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Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Task Force
Task Force Members
Don Wright -Exit Realty, Chamber Board Member, Chairman of Task Force
William Bodon -resident of City of Sebastian, retired, former Contractor, former President of
Jefferson Township, N.J., Chamber of Commerce, and former Chairman of Economic
Development, resigned effective March, 2008.
Dan Richards, retired, resident of City of Sebastian, engineer with background in Mobile Home
Parks, President of Vero Shore Homeowners Association
Walter Geiger, AICP, retired, former Director of Planning, Deltona, Daytona Beach Shores,
Metro Dade County, City of Naples
John Conway, Conway & Company, Real Estate, Chamber member, retired, IBM
Harry Marshall, The Tax Authority, Chamber Member
Joe Griffin, City of Sebastian Airport Director
Helene Caseltine, Economic Development Director, Indian River County Chamber of
Commerce
Beth L. Mitchell, Executive Director, Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce, facilitator
Meeting Schedule:
The Task Force meets on the 1S` and 3rd Thursday of each month, at 9:00 A.M. in the Chamber of
Commerce Board Room
2008 Schedule
Jan. 17, 2008
Feb. 7, 2008
Feb. 21, 2008
March 6, 2008
March 20, 2008
Apri13, 2008
April 17, 2008
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1. Vision Statement
Economic Development for City of Sebastian
The City of Sebastian will preserve and improve the quality of life for the residents of Sebastian
by developing commercial/industrial areas that will enhance the tax base and contribute to the
economic vitality of the City, resulting in retention of existing business and recruitment of new
business, with the creation of jobs that provide wages above the average annual wages in our
community.
Mission
The mission is to utilize existing land resources to create opportunities for desirable new
business to locate and existing business to relocate and expand. Working with commercial and
industrial property owners and creating public/private partnerships making it easier to attract
business to their locations.
Open lines of communication with existing business owners to determine what the community
can do to meet their needs.
Establish and understand economic incentive programs from the City of Sebastian, Indian River
County and the State of Florida to fully utilize these programs to attract and retain existing
business.
Evaluate commercial industrial areas adjacent to the City and work with those property owners
to develop acquisition agreements and development agreements that will benefit all parties.
Streamline the approval process for new construction for desirable business.
Definition of desirable business:
1. Any light and clean business or industry.
2. Desirable business to provide maximum incentive to: primary light and clean
commercial or industrial business that will diversify revenues to the city, increase the
tax base and pay wages that are at least 15-20% above the existing average wages and
benefits. (Note: this definition has been revised on page 9)
2. Identify and Define Targeted, Qualified and Desirable Businesses
The Indian River County Economic Development Council has identified targeted segments of
the business community to be desirable to attract higher paying jobs to the county. See
Appendix C.
The Sebastian Economic Development Task Force recommends that the City adopt the same list
of targeted businesses. In addition the Task Force recommends that the following specific
industries be listed and adopted:
Primary
1. Clean light industrial -warehousing, distribution
2. Aviation/ aerospace technology
3. Medical Industry
4. Marine -boat manufacturer, fishing equip
5. Eco Tourism related businesses
6. Green Initiatives
Secondary
1. Retail
2. Aquaculture
3. Automotive
4. Surfing equipment
5. Family Entertainment
Industries to Avoid
1. Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing
2. Chemical
3. Fertilizer
4. Cement
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3. Create desirable business criteria to evaluate level of incentives to be offered
In order for a business to qualify for incentives as defined in this document, it must meet the
following, minimum criteria:
1. Must be a qualified targeted industry as defined by the State of Florida, Indian River
County and/or the City of Sebastian.
2. Must create and provide new jobs for a minimum of five (5) employees that pay an
average annual wage that is at least 100% of the average annual wage as reported by the
Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation.
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4. Identify incentives unique to Sebastian
The main focus on incentives should be in connection with state and county programs as
identified in the appendix attached. The City of Sebastian should consider incentives that expand
upon the state and county programs and that can be used to finalize an economic development
plan. Elements of an incentive package include information regarding employment numbers and
wages, additions to the tax base, rent payments, and the economic benefit the target business
would bring to the community. Attached as Appendix D is a sample of another municipality's
Economic Stimulus Program.
A system of tracking, monitoring, and accounting for these incentives should be established to
make certain that criteria established to receive incentives are met on an ongoing basis.
Incentives that maybe considered include:
1. Rent credits
2. Tax credits, including impact fees
3. Loans to provide infrastructure for water and sewage improvements
4. Employment incentives, including job training
5. Cash grants
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5. Evaluate the need for a confidential task force to work with potential new businesses-
The Sebastian confidential task force is needed since most business projects can be negatively
impacted by public knowledge in the following areas:
1. Land purchases or leases can increase due to a perceived demand and make a project
unfeasible.
2. Competition can take the information and move to block the business and/ or establish a
competitive business in the same area reducing the value of being there first.
3. News about a project can have a negative impact on the business at the existing location.
4. News about a move can have a negative impact on the companies due to concern by
employees.
5. Misinformation about a company can create public opposition to a project and it is better to
let the public know after many details have been worked out.
6. Customers maybe concerned with disruption of service.
7. Financial institutions that support the company maybe concerned about the move.
8. The community that the business is leaving maybe concerned about the move.
In summary, there are potential negative financial consequences, employee morale, and sales
concerns that are legitimate and need to be recognized and respected. Finally, during the
planning process, the business may not want to deal with all of the potential distractions until
plans are somewhat complete and decisions are ready to be made.
Attached as Appendix E is the Florida Statute which addresses confidentiality during the
economic development process.
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6. Create aFast-Track Permitting and Approval Process for New Business
According to the recommendation of Bill Fruth, the goal of a fast track process would be that a
proposed designated project should be site plan approved, .within two weeks. A well
coordinated program begins with the identification of a facilitator and establishment of a
confidential committee:
Facilitator: City Manager, Al Minner
Confidential Committee:
A Council Member;
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director;
Economic Development Task Force;
County Economic Development Director;
Sebastian Airport Director;
Sebastian Growth Management.
The goal of this group would be to provide a positive environment for new targeted industry
that maybe considering locating ul Sebastian. Additionally the committee would assist with the
relocation or expansion of existing businesses meeting the target industry definition.
Once a potential target industry contact is initiated the following tasks would begin:
1. Determine that the company meets the target industry requirements for type of business,
numbers of jobs, wages, and has the financial strength and experience to meet their
commitments;
2. Provide the company with the applicable regulatory requirements that need to be met such as:
zoning, land development regulations, building requirements, etc. and contact information for
applicable regulatory agencies;
3. Identify economic incentive programs available to the company;
4. Meet with the City Council in executive session, invoking the confidentiality clause common
with economic development efforts, review the project and decide that standards have been met
to proceed, direct staff to `fast track it';
5. Establish preliminary project timelines;
6. Recommend a design professional familiar with the codes in the City of Sebastian.
(A list of professionals will need to be established)
7. City staff will expedite the review process and schedule review of such projects on a priority
basis to meet expected timeframes.
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8. A technical review by all departments involved in the project will be scheduled without delay.
The review process would include Growth Management, Building Dept, Fire Dept, Water and
Sewer, St Johns Water Management, Florida Wildlife Commission, any others as needed.
Agencies not within the jurisdiction of the City of Sebastian will be requested to honor the "Fast
Track" process.
9. The site plan will be approved at staff level for permitted uses for buildings and occupancies
up to 15,000 sq ft.
10. Committee members and city staff will provide assistance to the applicant in obtaining
permits and approvals, and will proactively work with the company to mitigate impediments and
resolve issues quickly.
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7. Identify infrastructure improvements required for new business development
In order for existing and future commercial and industrial development to obtain building
permits, the infrastructure of public water, sewer, roads and other public facilities must be
adequate and meet concurrency requirements of the City of Sebastian Comprehensive Plan.
The public water and sewer is provided by Indian River County to the City of Sebastian. An
interlocal agreement was executed over a decade ago.
The Indian River County Capital Improvements Element was updated and adopted October 23,
2007, by Ordinance 2007-034. This long range element of the Indian River County 2020
Comprehensive Plan evaluates existing conditions to meet level of service standards of each
public facility.
The future expansion of water, sewer, roads and other public facilities are programmed from
improvements in subsequent years as needed and resources will be found to make the
improvements needed.
The roads are primarily constructed by joint efforts of the federal, state county and local
government agencies and are included in the Capital Improvements Elements.
City staff has stated that infrastructure necessary to issue building permits for businesses. and
industrial project is currently adequate. No business or industrial projects have been denied
because of inadequate infrastructure or a deficiency in concurrency.
While capacity may exist, it is not known whether or not there have been any projects that were
not proposed due to a lack of infrastructure.
It is recommended that an evaluation be conducted on the feasibility of the extension of water
and sewer to accommodate future commercial and industrial development.
It is also recommended that a new staff position of a grant coordinator be created, to address
these needs and the needs at the airport.
Sources:
Rebecca Grohall, AICA, Growth Management Director
Erik Olson, Director, IRC Dept of Utilities
Michael C. Hotchkiss, PE, Capital Projects Manager, IRC Dept. of Utilities
Bill Schutt, AICP, Senior Economic Development Planner, Long Range Planning Section, Dept.
of Community Development
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8. Work with existing business owners and the growth management department to retain
and/or expand their businesses.
Economic Development also includes retention of existing businesses and opportunities that
exist for expansion of those businesses.
Retention of the existing businesses could be less expensive then recruitment of new business
and may be a simpler method of expanding the job base in our community.
In order to provide support for the existing businesses in our community the City should foster
an environment that allows business to operate without encumbrance or interference.
A review of the Land Development Codes may be helpful in determining the issues currently
being encountered by the existing businesses.
There have been ongoing discussions about a review process and it is recommended that the
city's Planning and Zoning Board facilitate an ongoing review of the Land Development Codes.
The Planning and Zoning Board could provide the environs to address complaints and issues
now being faced by the business community. Recommendations from the Planning and Zoning
Board could then be transformed into amended or revised Land Development Codes that would
facilitate an improved process for doing business in the City of Sebastian. This format would
also provide an opportunity for business owners to participate in the process.
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8. (a) Develop a process in assisting new business, in opening new business:
Additionally, if the City elects to establish the recommended confidential committee which is
described in a previous section, then it is also recommended that the committee also be charged
with addressing retention and expansion opportunities as they arise.
Potential new businesses seeking information from the City of Sebastian should be considered
potential candidates for economic development status. While not all businesses qualify as a
targeted business, such as retail shops, restaurants, etc., these businesses do contribute to the
economic base of the city and should be encouraged and helped to be successful. A designated
city employee should be able to direct the potential new business towards resources that are
available to the potential business, including, but not limited, to the Chamber of Commerce,
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and Indian River Community College.
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9. City of Sebastian Airport
The City Airport is the largest area within Sebastian for the development of industrial businesses.
The Airport is very under utilized at the present time. A major reason for slow growth of airport
facilities is the lack of adequate infrastructure.
Sewer: A sewer line is located along Roseland Road at the southwest corner of the airport and
also along Roseland Road at the southwest comer of the airport. The connection of this sewer
line along the Westside of the airport would permit sewer extensions eastward to serve the
existing industrial areas.
Road Access: The Main Street access needs to be relocated, widened and improved. Future
airport employees and businesses associated with airport activities will need an efficient and safe
road.
Internet Access: The existing internet access to the Airport Administration Building is for the
City services only and because of security reasons, would not be available for future business.
Consequently, a new internet service is necessary for any business locating at the airport.
Grants are available for many of the infrastructure needs at the Sebastian Airport and other city
infrastructure needs. It is recommended that a new staff position of a grant coordinator be
created to generate enough money to pay for the position.
It is recommended that an overall development plan be created to resolve the following issues
and provide for commercial and industrial development:
1. Identifiable wetlands areas at the airport need to be mitigated or incorporated into a
development plan.
2. Scrub jay habitat -Identification and agreement on existing scrub jay habitat needs to be
resolved with the Fish and Wildlife Commission and the FAA and the City of Sebastian.
3. Infrastructure improvements need to be made.
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10. Economic Development Marketing for the City of Sebastian
In 2003, the City of Sebastian hired an outside consultant to create a Marketing Plan for
Economic Development of the City. Paterson-Bach report suggested several marketing
techniques to be used to attract new business to the community. The city implemented one of the
suggestions and created the Economic Development pages on the city Website. Other
suggestions, which were not implemented included creating a printed marketing brochure, which
could include very specific information for the land and facilities available at the Airport, and a
more general marketing package for the entire city.
While the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce does have general information to
promote the area to visitors, tourists and local residents, there are no marketing materials, with
economic development information, to provide to a business interested in relocating to the City
of Sebastian.
The Task Force would suggest the following specific actions:
1. A review and upgrade of the Economic Development pages on the City's
website;
2. Design and print marketing materials specific to Economic Development in the
City of Sebastian, with assistance from the Chamber:
a.. A general package that includes economic development information
about the entire City of Sebastian area:
b. An insert for that package which provides specific information about
economic development opportunities at the Airport.
It is recommended that a budget request be made for economic development marketing
materials.
Additionally, the Patterson Bach report should be reviewed regarding suggestions for specific
marketing techniques, advertising campaigns, etc.
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Identify available land for commercial and industrial development
As part of the work effort the committee set out to determine the commercial & industrial
property that is in the City of Sebastian in "Vacant Land Status". These would be properties that
have not been developed and with no existing structure built.
The committee's intent is to develop a "Land Bank Database". The database would be available
to potential business owners, looking to move to Sebastian that fit into the economic
development plan. The database would describe properties by size, zoning, location, available
utilities, etc.
Our study concluded that the potential businesses would have to meet certain criteria, for
instance the number of new jobs /employees to earn incentives. However, we do not know for
example, the size of the building that will be required, the number of parking spaces, or the
overall property size required. We called this the overall footprint. Earlier however, we made
reference to staff level approval for buildings up to 15,000 sq ft. We will use this as a reference
point later in the presentation.
Using the Indian River County Property Appraiser's web site, several searches were conducted
for Commercial & Industrial Property, with land use codes of Vacant 1000 & 4000 respectively.
Four points that should be made at this time:
1. The vacant land search will not represent the property that is currently in site revenue, in the
process of being developed, etc. The use code change will not happen until it is CO'ed.
2. Commercial and industrial sites that have a single structure built with more than enough
property to build out additional buildings are not included in this study.
3. Existing buildings that may be fully depreciated, or in disrepair that could be redeveloped
need to be researched and understood and are not included in this study.
4. The Airport property is available for lease with specific approvals required from the DOT
and FAA.
A review of the following charts provides a good understanding of what is available as vacant,
commercial and industrial land within the City of Sebastian.
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Chart 1
Commercial Vacant Land -Use Code 1000, the number & percentage of parcels by size. We
have 137 parcels zoned commercial vacant, for a total of 109 acres. This is the City of Sebastian
only, within zip code 32958, with a tax code = 2. Looking at the pie chart 57% or 79 parcels are
less than a quarter acre. Looking further into the chart, 82% of the parcels are less than one acre,
with only 4% over 5 acres or 5 total parcels. Going back to the reference of 15,000 square feet, a
quarter acre property is approximately 10,890 square feet.
Sebastian Commercial Vacant Land -Use Code 1000
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dumber & Percentage of Parcels by Size
Total Parcels =137 - Total Acres =109
20, 15%
Tax G7de = 2 / Zip Gxie =32958
Gty of Sebastian Only
ExCIUtlBa Gry OvRied Property 8 The Airport
Data Source: Indian River G'wnly Propety Appraiser / ircpa.org
^Less than 1/4 Acre
A1/4 ro 1/2 Acre
^ 1/2 to 1 Acre
D 1 to 3 Acre
^5 to 10 Acre
010+ Acre
79, 57%
Chart 2
This chart helps with an understanding of how the 137 Commercial parcels are zoned. In the
legend some are immediately recognizable as C512 on County Road 512, Sebastian Blvd. CR-
Commercial Riverfront are locations on US1 and East. CWR, Commercial Waterfront
Residential is on the Riverfront of Indian River Drive. To put this in perspective, 61% of the
commercial property is on 512, with lot sizes of .15 acres or 6,500 square feet. Only 2 of the CG
Commercial General Properties are over 5 acres, most are less than 1.5 acres.
Sebastian Commercial Vacant Land -Use Code 1000
~~unaber & i'arcentagQ of i~arceis by Zone
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Tax Code = 2 / Zip Cafe = 3295a Excludes Oily Owned Property & The Airport
City of Sebastian Only Data Source: Indian R'ver County Properly Appraise I ircpa.ag
^C512
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^ CRiverfront
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Totat Parcels =137 - Total Acres =109
Chart 3
This chart is the Industrial Vacant Land designated as Use Code 4000 and it is structured just
like the Commercial charts. It also represents that there is lack of Industrial property in
Sebastian. As a note, I have removed 8 properties from the list for a total of 64 acres. They are
on Lance and Gilson Streets; they are under water and /or zoned RM8 Residential Multi Family
8 units per acre. The one parcel that is over 5 acres is off Barber St, behind Park Place along the
railroad tracks and is very narrow.
Sebastian Industrial Vacant Land -Use Code 4000
IUumbar & Percentaa~e of Parcels by Size
Total Parcels = 9 - Total Acres =11
1.11%
1.11%
t]Less than 1/4 Acre
®1/4 to 1/2 Acre
l71/2 to 1 Acre
O 1 to 5 Acre
^5 to 10 Acre
2, 22%
4, 45%
Tax Code = 2 /Zip Coda =32958 6col Was Ciry Ovrred Property 8 The Airport
City a sehastian oroy Data Source: Indian River County Propery Appraiser / ircpa.org
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In conclusion, if the Economic Development Plan is to be successful, we need to insure enough
property is available that is zoned for business, both Industrial and Commercial.
Two local businesses providing light industrial jobs, serve as an example of land requirements.
One business provides 25 jobs and occupies 20,000 square feet. The other provides five jobs and
occupies 3,700 square feet. Total acreage requirements vary depending upon the basic
manufacturing foot print.
Recommendation: Give City Staff direction to review the county Future Land Use Plan to insure
that we can meet our Economic Development Plans.
List of Appendix
Appendix Description
A Enabling resolution for Task Force
g List of tasks to be performed
C Indian River County Economic Development Target
Industries
D 2006/2007 Economic Development Stimulus Program
Collier County
E Excerpt from Florida Statute re: confidentiality
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Appendix A
RESOLUTION NO. R-07-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDEAN RIPER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE EFFORTS OF THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO ESTABLISH AN EGONOMtC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SEBASTWN AREA.
WHEREAS, the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce initiated discussions with
the City of Sebastian to move forward with an Economic Development Plan to help attract new
businesses and retain existing businesses in the Sebastian area; and
WHEREAS, at the October 17, 2007 Council wortcshap, the Ghamber presented a draft
Economic Development Plan: and
WHEREAS, the City Council supported the drag plan, proposals and tasks, including the
establishment of a Ghamber organized and Facilitated committee to consist of members
appointed by the Chamber and one City staff member, and
WHEREAS, the City Councl believes it is in the best interest of the City of Sebastian to
endorse the Chamber's efforts in establishing an Economic Development Plan and participate
by having the City Manager or his designee participate on the committee.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, as follows:
Section 1. That the City of Sebastian endorses the efforts of the Sebastian River Area
Chamber of Commerce to establish an Economic Development Plan for the Sebastian area to
attract new businesses and retain existing business to the Sebastian area.
This resolution was moved for adoption by Council Member Negiia ,and
seconded by Council Member Holff ,and the vobs was as follows:
Mayor Andrea B. Coy aye
Vce Mayor Sal Neglia aye
Council Member Dale Simchick aye
Council Member AI Paternoster aye
Council Member Eugene Wolff aye
The Mayor thereupon declared the resolution duty passed and adopted this 24th day of
October, 2007.
Attest: i'1
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5ally Maio, M C -City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
relian y the City of Sebastian only:
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Rich Stringer
City Attorney
CITY OF STAN, FLORIDA
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Andrea 6. Coy, Mayor
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Appendix B List of Tasks
Identify available land for commercial and industrial development
Identify and define targeted, qualified and desirable businesses
Create desirable business criteria to evaluate level of incentives to offer
Identify incentives unique to Sebastian
Create aFast-Track permitting and approval process for new business
Identify infrastructure improvements required for new business development
Work with existing business owners and the growth management department to retain and/or
expand their businesses
Evaluate the need for a confidential task force to work with potential new businesses
Develop a process in assisting new business - in opening new business
City of Sebastian Airport
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Appendix C -Indian River County Target Industries
ECOl90ilIIC DEYELOPD]6IIT II4C)01lII iES
The county's Economic Development Planner provides assistance to applicants for
utili2ing county as welt as state economic development incentives.
Contact Information: Bill Schutt, Economic Development Planner. Phone (772) 226-
1243; Fax (772) 978-1806; Email: bschutt@ircgov.com
L1S7' OF COODlY'S ldR6ET INDDSTD i6S
Target industries are basic industries that bring money into the .community and create
primary or contributory jobs that have average annual wages above the county-wide
average annual wage. '
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Following is the list of current targeted industries within Tndian River County (Policy 2.6 F
of the Economic Development Element)
I]4DDSTHY DESCDIPTION I+IDICS CODE* SIC CODE**
iaimal IlgnacnRure ! 1251 213
Food ffianufactating 3l l 20
Publishing Industries 51l 2Y
Printing and Related Sepport dctivities 323 2Y
.Fabricated D:etal Products ffiannfactnring 332 34
ffiachinery D:anutachriog 333 35
Conpater and Electronic Product I[aautaclnring 334 35
Traosportatioa Equipment llannfactuting 336 31
Snort Iictivities fer 'Itansportation (related to distribution centers) 4>~ 41
llistribntion Center (Warehousing and Storage) 493 -
Broad~asting ~ Telecommueications (major facHities) 513 48
Finance ~ Iaserance (head9earters and corporate offices) 52 -
Compater Systems Desige sad Related Services 5415 731
llata Processing Services ~ 5142 13T
Healfh Care H Soaal 1{:sistauce (specialized regional or national facilities) 62 80
Research and Development is Physical, }~gineering sad Life Sciences 541Y1 -
jnui~ Colleges 5112 -
Colleges,llniversities, a~ Professional Schools 6l l3 -
Itasiaess Schoch and Computer Idanagement 'paining 6114 -
Technical and Trade Schools 6115 -
Other clean light industries flat have average anneal wages which are above the A/H A/6
county-wide avwage anneal wage
*NAICS: North American Industry Classification System
**SIC: Standard Industrial Classification
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Appendix D
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF COWER COUNTY
3050 Horseshoe Drive North. Suite 120 • Napfes, FL 34104
Phone (239) 263-8989 Fax (239) 263-6021
www.eNaplesFlorida.com
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CCNINCIL
of Co1licCounty, Fbrida
Growing Great Ideas
2006/2007 Collier County Economic Stimulus Program
The Collier County Economic Stimulus Program was established by the Collier County Board of
Commissioners in 2003 to support the overall economic diversification goals of Collier County and
induce new, high wage job creation throughout the community. The program is designed to support both
the expansion of existing industry, as well as the recruitment of new industry to Collier County.
Companies that are eligible to participate in the Economic Stimulus Program must meet certain criteria,
including:
• Be in an EDC approved target industry;
• Create a minimum number of new jobs;
• Generate a minimum of 50% of the company's revenue from outside Collier County;
• Meet minimum average wage requirements for new, as well as existing employees.
All programs are performance-based and program funding is subject to availability and approval by the
Collier County Board of Commissioners. To be eligible for the Economic Stimulus Program, companies
must be in good standing in Collier County, complying with occupational license, property tax payments
and any other local regulatory requirements.
Job aad Wage Requirements by geographic area within Collier County:
Immolmlee Enterprise Community: Companies locating within the (mmokalee Enterprise Community
must create a minimum of S new jobs and pay an average wage equal to or greater than SO% of Collier
County's private sector average wage.
Eastern Collier County: Companies locating in Eastern Collier County, east of Collier Boulevard, but
outside the Immolralee Enterprise Community boundary, must create a minimum of 10 new jobs and pay
an average wage equal to or greater than 115% of Collier County's private sector average wage.
Western Collier County (High Impact Area): Companies locating west of Collier Boulevard must
create a minimum ofl0 new jobs and pay an average wage equal to or greater than 150% of Collier
County's private sector average wage.
# of New Jobs % of Collier Avers a Wa $ amount''
Immokalee Enterprise S 50%/ $18,843
Communi
Eastern Collier Coup 10 115% / $43,339
Western Collier Coun 20 150% / $56,529
' 'n avers a wa a as of Jan 1, 2007.
Must also be included in Collier County's list of targeted industries, including, but not limited to:
• Aviation
• Biomedical
• Corporate Headquarters
• bifonnation Technology
• Manufacturing
• Research & Development
• Wholesale Trade & Distribution
Job Preservation Requirement:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF COLLIER COUNTY
3050 Horseshoe Drive North, Suite 120 • Naples, FL 34104
Phone X239) 263-8989 Fax (239) 263-6021
www.eNa pl esFlorida.com
ECONOMIC DEVELOI'MENr COUNC]L
of Collier County, florida
Growing Great Ideas
Companies participating in the Economic Stimulus Program must maintain the qualifying jobs within
Collier County for a minimum of l0 years in Eastern and Western Collier County and 15 years in the
Immokalee Enterprise Community. Companies must annually report and validate to the Board of County
Commissioners that the jobs are still in place. If a company does not maintain the jobs for the specified
length of time, the program funding must be reimbursed to Collier County.
Program Descriptions and E-igible Amounts:
Fast Track Regulatory Process Program Through a dedicated Collier County Fast Track facilitator,
this program is designed to expedite the permits and applications of qualifying companies through the
local regulatory process. Alt county requirements must still be met by the applicant. Specific resources
are provided to proactively mitigate impediments and resolve issues quickly to assist in meeting specified
project timelines. The Fast Track Regulatory Process Program will accommodate all types of local
permits, including, but not limited to, zoning, PtJD, SDP, and building permit applications. Once
qualified, this service is provided at no charge to the participating company. All job and wage
requirements must be met.
Fee Payment Assistance Program To help mitigate the cost of new construction, the Fee Payment
Assistance Program will offset all or a portion of the Collier County impact fees charged. As the
qualifying amounts for this program are paid on behalf of the company, those participating in this
program will only incur impact fee costs not covered by the program. The eligible amount is calculated by
multiplying the investment of building, land and equipment by the current general revenue millage rate
and for Eastern and Western Collier County, multiplying that by 10. For those companies locating in the
Immokalee Enterprise Community, the factor is increased to 15. All job and wage requirements must be
met.
Property Taa Stimulus Program As an alternative to the Feo Payment Assistance Program, qualified
companies have the option to participate in the Property Tax Stimulus Program. This program allows
companies to be reimbursed 100% of the value of the property taxes paid in that fiscal year. Companies
located in Eastern and Western Collier County may apply for this incentive for up to 10 years.
Companies Located in the Immokalee Enterprise Community may apply for this incentive for up to 15
years.
Companies must choose at application time to either participate in the Fee Payment Assistance Program
or the Property Tax Stimulus Program. All job and wage requirements must be met.
Job Creation Investment Program The Job Creation Investment Program is designed to help with the
costs associated with a company's relocation or expansion in Collier County. This program provides a
cash incentive based on the number of new jobs created by the company. For companies locating in
Eastern or Western Collier County, a cash incentive of $2,000 per new job created will be awarded. For
companies locating in the Immokalee Enterprise Community, the incentive is increased to $3,000 per new
job created. If a company chooses to also participate in the state of Florida's Qualified Target Industry
Tax Refund Program, which offers an incentive of up to $6,000 per new job created, the amount of the
Job Creation Investment Program incentive is reduced to $1,000 per new job created for all locations in
CofGer County. The total amount of the incentive awarded will be paid to the company in equal
payments over a throe-year period. All job and wage requirements must be met.
Advanced Broadband Infrastructure Investment Program To help advance the deployment of high
speed telecommunications infrastructure in Collier County, this incentive will reimburse companies up to
$25,000 for the costs associated with the initial installation or upgrade of advanced broadband
infrastructure in commercial and industrial buildings. Application for the program must be made before
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF COWER COUNTY
3050 Horseshoe Drive North, Suite 120 • Naples, FL 34104
Phone (239) 263-8989 Fox (239) 263-6021
www.eNa p1esR orida.com
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COt1NCll
of Collier County, Florida
Growing Great Ideas
the costs are incurred. Advanced infrastntcture can be physical cable or wireless technology. The total
amount of reimbursement awarded will be paid to the company in equal payments over a thre~year
period. All job and wage requirements must be met.
For further information regarding the Collier County Economic Stimulus Program, please contact:
Economic Development Council of Collier County
3050 North Horseshoe Drive, Suite 120
Naples, Florida 34104
Phone (239)263-8989
Fax (239) 263-6021
www eNaolesFlorida.com
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Appendix E -Excerpt form Florida Statutes
288.075 Confidentiality of records.--
(1) AS used in this section, [he term 'economic development agency" means:
(a} The Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development;
(b) Arty industrial development authority created in accordance with part III of chapter t 59 or
by special law;
(c) Space Florida created in pars 11 of chapter 331;
(d) The public economic development agency of a county ar municpality;
(e) Arty research and development authority created in accordance with part v of chapter S 59;
or
(f) Any private agency, person, partnership, rnrporat7on, or business entity when authorized
t>y the state, a municipality, or a county to promote the general business interests or industrial
interesu of the state or that municipality or county.
(2) Upon written request from a Private corporation, partnership, or person, information held
by an economic development agency concerning plans. intentions, or interests of such private
corporation, partnership, or person to locate, relocatq or expand arty of its business activities
in this stale is confidential and exempt from s. 179.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. 1 of the State
Constitution for 12 months after the date an economic development agency receives a request
for confidentiality or until the information is otherwise disclosed, whichever occurs first.
(3) An economic development agency may extend the period of confidentiality specified in
subsection (2) for up to an additional 12 months upon viritten requesE from the private
corporation, partnership. or person who ortginally requested confdentiality under this section
and upon a finding by the economic development agency thaE such private corporation,
partnership. or person is still actively considering locating, relocating. or expanding its business
activities in this state. Such a request for an extension in the period of rnnfidentiality must be
received prior to the expiration of arty confidentiality originally provided under Nfs section.
(4) Trade secrets. as defined by s. 8 i 2. I, contained 7n the records of an economic
development agency relating [o the plans, intentions, or interests of a corporation,
partnership, or person who has requested conftdentiality pursuant to [his section are
confidential and exempt from s. 719.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the state Constitution for 1 O
years after the date an economic development agency receives a request for confidentiality or
unM otherwise disclosed, whichever occurs first.
(5) A public officer or employee may not enter into a b7nd7ng agreement with any corporation,
partnership, or person who has requested confidentiality of information pursuant to this
section until 40 days after the information is made public unless:
(ay The public officer or employee is acting in an official capacity;
(b) The agreement does not acwe to the personal benefit of such public officer or employee;
and
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