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1 80775fee5 ABOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARYPLACEMENT:BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTSPRESET: TITLE: RURAL indiantown REVITALIZATION ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTSAGENDA ITEM DATES:MEETING DATE:5/24/2016 COUNTY ATTORNEY:5/2/2016 COMPLETED DATE:5/12/2016 ASSISTANTCOUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:5/9/2016 REQUESTED BY:DEPARTMENT:PREPARED BY:Name:David Graham, Director of AdministrationDepartment of AdministrationDonna GordonName: Board/Com Exec AideProcedures:NoneEXECUTIVE SUMMARY:After staff solicited applicants, the Board is asked to make the necessary appointments to the Rural indiantown Revitalization Advisory :LEGACACABACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:The Florida Legislature passed legislation resulting in the sunset of all Enterprise Zone programs in Florida effective December 31, 2015. The Enterprise Zone Development Agency sought Board of 1 of 3380775feeCounty Commission assistance to allow a continuation of work in supporting revitalization in the greater indiantown area.

2 This resulted in the creation of the Rural indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board. See Resolution No. makeup of the Rural indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board consists of one at-large member whereas the Agency had five at-large Information Release soliciting applicants was emailed via Constant Contact to the Outreach Martin and Local Media email lists which includes local Chambers of Commerce, local businesses, local media, and citizens (well over 1,000 recipients). The Information Release was also posted to the County s web page under News. The Information Release solicited the following positions: A resident living in the Revitalization Zone, Financial or insurance entity located in or providing services in the Revitalization Zone, A person owning real property within the Revitalization Zone, Representative from an educational institution located within the Revitalization Zone, An at-large Administration Staff will advise all of the applicants of the Board :The Board is asked to appoint the following positions to the Rural indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board for terms to begin May 24, 2016 and end May 23, Member(voting sheet attached)Christine DavidCarl FrostStacey HetheringtonResident living in the Revitalization ZoneDiana AvellanedaPerson owning real property within the Revitalization ZoneCraig F.

3 Bauzenberger, or Insurance entity located in or providing services in the Revitalization ZoneNo applications received; staff will solicit for applicants again in the near from an educational institution located within the Revitalization ZoneNo applications received; staff will solicit for applicants again in the near SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable of 3380775feeRECOMMENDED ACTION:RECOMMENDATION 1. Move that the Board appoint Diana Avellaneda and Craig F. Bauzenberger, Sr. to the Rural indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board for terms to begin May 24, 2016 and end May 23, Move that the Board appoint an At-Large member to the Rural indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board for a term to begin May 24, 2016 and end May 23, Move that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution of RECOMMENDATIONS Direct staff IMPACT:RECOMMENDATIONn/aALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONSn/aDOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION: Budget Transfer / Amendment Chair Letter Contract / Agreement Grant / Application Notice Ordinance1 Resolution Other: ROUTING:_ ADM_ BLD_ CDD_ COM_ ENG_ FRD_ GMD_ GSD_ ITS_ LIB_ MCA_ MPO_ PRD_ USDX CAX ACA X LEG3 of 33 Rural indiantown Revitalization Advisory BoardCreated Pursuant to Resolution No.

4 & Duties:The Rural indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board shall have the duty and responsibility to advise and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding matters of economic development and commercial revitalization for the greater indiantown area in accordance with the Martin County Code, (General Ordinances, Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Growth Management Plan). The Rural indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board (RIRAB) shall: A. Provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for a revitalization zone within Martin County consisting of land within the primary western urban services boundary and focusing on the greater indiantown community, but excluding property owned by Florida Power and Light to the west and two areas to the north designated as estate residential.

5 Emphasis will be focused on areas which exhibit poverty, unemployment, physical deterioration, and economic disinvestment. B. Assist in the development, implementation and annual review and update of the RIRAB Strategic Plan and measurable goals, and oversee and monitor the implementation of such strategic plan and measurable goals. The RIRAB shall make an annual report to the Board of County Commissioners evaluating the progress in implementing the strategic plan and measurable goals. C. Identify and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners ways to remove regulatory barriers to economic development. D. Identify the financial needs of, as well as the available local, state, and federal resources or assistance to, businesses and residents in the Revitalization Zone. E. Promote the Revitalization Zone by Board of County Commissioners-approved initiatives and incentives to residents and businesses within the Revitalization Zone.

6 F. Recommend boundary changes, as appropriate, in the Revitalization Zone to the Board of County Commissioners. G. Work with organizations affiliated with Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the University of Florida, the University of South Florida, and other State and local Colleges and Universities or similar organizations that have combined their resources to provide development consulting on a nonprofit basis. H. Work with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other agencies of the State of Florida in furthering the mission of the RIRAB as described herein. How Appointed:The RIRAB shall consist of nine (9) members. Appointments shall be by the Board of County Commissioners. The membership shall have the following representative classifications: A. The indiantown Chamber of CommerceB. A financial or insurance entity located in or providing services in the Revitalization ZoneC.

7 A business operating in the Revitalization ZoneD. A resident living in the Revitalization ZoneE. A non-profit community-based organization located in or providing services in the Revitalization ZoneF. The Treasure Coast Workforce Development BoardG. A person owning real property within theRevitalization ZoneH. An educational institution located within the Revitalization ZoneI. At-Large appointeeTerms:The term of office for each member shall be four years. However, the initial appointments to and terms of office of the RIRAB shall be concurrent with the appointments and terms of the former Martin County Enterprise Zone Development Agencywith subsequent appointments to follow standard County of 33 Rural indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board page 2 Meetings:Meetings of the RIRAB shall be held as needed to develop and implement the RIRAB Strategic Plan and relevant policies and programs approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

8 A majority of the members appointed shall constitute a quorum. Meetings of the RIRAB will be held at least quarterly or more frequently as directed by the RIRAB Chair or, with the consent of members, upon recommendation of the staff liaison to accommodate requested Board of County Commissioners action to implement policy requirements. If any member of the Board fails to attend three (3) consecutive meetings without a satisfactory excuse as determined by the Chair, or if a member is absent from more than one-half of the Board s meetings in a given calendar year, the Board shall declare the member s seat to be vacant and the vacancy shall be filled by the Board of County Commissioners. Liaison: Kate Parmelee, Manager, Office of Community and Strategic PartnershipsNAMEPOSITIONAPPOINTEDTERM ENDSD avid PowersIndiantown Chamber of Commerce26-JUL-1127-JUL-19 Financial or insurance entity located in or providing services in the Revitalization ZoneScott WatsonBusiness operating in the Revitalization Zone26-JUL-1127-JUL-19 Resident living in the Revitalization ZoneDonna CarmanNon-Profit Community-based organization located in or providing services in the Revitalization Zone26-JUL-1127-JUL-19 Richard StetsonTreasure Coast Workforce Development Board26-JUL-1127-JUL-19 Person owing real property within the Revitalization ZoneEducational Institution representative located within the Revitalization ZoneAt-Large Member5 of 336 of 337 of 338 of 33 Info ReleaseRural indiantown Revitalization Advisory BoardVacanciesThe Martin County

9 Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for appointment to fill vacancies on the Rural indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board. All individuals serve without compensation and are requested to submit an Application for Appointment to Martin County Administration by Friday,April 22, 2016. For an Application, please call Martin County Administration or send email to Rural indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board shall have the duty and responsibility to advise and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding matters of economic development and commercial revitalization for the greater indiantown area in accordance with the Martin County Code (General Ordinances, Land Development Regulations, and Comprehensive Growth Management Plan).

10 The Revitalization Zone consists of land within the primary western urban services boundary and focusing on the greater indiantown community, but excluding property owned by FP&L to the west and two areas to the north designated as estate POSITIONS: A resident living in the Revitalization Zone, Financial or insurance entity located in or providing services in the Revitalization Zone, A person owning real property within the Revitalization Zone, Representative from an educational institution located within the Revitalization Zone, An at-large arefour year terms. Meetings will be held at least quarterly. If any member of the Board fails to attend three consecutive meetings without a satisfactory excuse as determined by the Chair, or if a member is absent from more than one-half of the Board s meetings in a given calendar year, the Board shall declare the member s seat to be vacant and the vacancy shall be filled by the Board of County law prohibits an advisory board member from doing business with its agency (the County).