4B2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY PLACEMENT: CONSENT PRESET: TITLE: RURAL INDIANTOWN REVITALIZATION ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS AGENDA ITEM DATES: MEETING DATE: 7/26/2016 COMPLETED DATE: 7/14/2016 COUNTY ATTORNEY: 7/4/2016 ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: 7/11/2016 REQUESTED BY: DEPARTMENT: PREPARED BY: Name: George Stokus, Airport Manager Name: Procedures: None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Department of Administration Donna Gordon Board/Com Exec Aide After solicitation of applicants, the Board is asked to make the necessary appointments to the Rural Indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board. APPROVAL: MCA LEG CA BACKGROUND/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 807aadef 1 of 27
County Commission assistance to allow a continuation of work in supporting revitalization in the greater Indiantown area. This resulted in the creation of the Rural Indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board. See Resolution No. 16-3.13 attached. An 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: Financial or insurance entity located in or providing services in the Revitalization Zone Representative from an educational institution located within the Revitalization Zone The Board is asked to appoint Betty Wolcott as the financial or insurance entity located in or providing services in the Revitalization Zone and Elizabeth Gaskin as the representative from an educational institution located within the Revitalization Zone. The Administration Staff will advise the applicants of the Board s decision. ISSUES: None. LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW: This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law. RECOMMENDED ACTION: RECOMMENDATION 1. Move that the Board appoint Betty Wolcott to the Rural Indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board for a term to begin July 26, 2016 and end July 27, 2019. 2. Move that the Board appoint Elizabeth Gaskin to the Rural Indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board for a term to begin July 26, 2016 and end July 25, 2020. 3. Move that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution of Appointment. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Pull this item from the Consent Agenda. 2. Direct staff accordingly. FISCAL IMPACT: RECOMMENDATION n/a 807aadef 2 of 27
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Rural Indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board Created Pursuant to Resolution No. 16-3.13 Powers & 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: 1. 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. Emphasis will be focused on areas which exhibit poverty, unemployment, physical deterioration, and economic disinvestment. 2. 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. 3. Identify and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners ways to remove regulatory barriers to economic development. 4. 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. 5. Promote the Revitalization Zone by Board of County Commissioners-approved initiatives and incentives to residents and businesses within the Revitalization Zone. 6. Recommend boundary changes, as appropriate, in the Revitalization Zone to the Board of County Commissioners. 7. 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. 8. 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 Commerce B. A financial or insurance entity located in or providing services in the Revitalization Zone C. A business operating in the Revitalization Zone D. A resident living in the Revitalization Zone E. A non-profit community-based organization located in or providing services in the Revitalization Zone F. The Treasure Coast Workforce Development Board G. A person owning real property within the Revitalization Zone H. An educational institution located within the Revitalization Zone I. At-Large appointee Terms: 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 Agency with subsequent appointments to follow standard County procedure. 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. A majority of the members appointed shall constitute a quorum. 4 of 27
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. Staff Liaison George Stokus, Airport Manager Member Position Appointed Term End Christine David At-Large Member 05/24/2016 05/23/2020 Scott Watson Business operating in the Revitalization Zone 07/26/2011 07/27/2019 Vacant Vacant Educational Institution Representative located within the Revitalization Zone Financial or Insurance Entity located in or providing services in the Revitalization Zone 07/27/2019 David Powers Indiantown Chamber of Commerce 07/26/2011 07/27/2019 Donna Carman Nonprofit Community-Based Organization located in or providing services in the Revitalization Zone 07/26/2011 07/27/2019 Craig Bauzenberger Person owning real property within the Sr. Revitalization Zone 05/24/2016 05/23/2020 Diana Avellaneda Resident living in the Revitalization Zone 05/24/2016 05/23/2020 Richard Stetson Treasure Coast Workforce Development Board 07/26/2011 07/27/2019 5 of 27
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Info Release For immediate release: Jun. 9, 2016 Contact: Donna Gordon, Administration, 772-288-5756 MARTIN COUNTY Rural Indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board Vacancies The Martin County 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, June 24, 2016. For an Application, please call Martin County Administration 288.5756 or send email to dgordon@martin.fl.us. 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 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 residential. VACANT POSITIONS: Financial or insurance entity located in or providing services in the Revitalization Zone and a Representative from an educational institution located within the Revitalization Zone. These are four 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 Commissioners. Florida law prohibits an advisory board member from doing business with its agency (the County). Section 112.313(3) and (7), Fla. Stat. DG/ADM -end- This notification can be reproduced in an alternative format upon request by contacting the County ADA Coordinator (772-221-1396), the County Administration Office (772-288-5940) or Florida Relay 711. 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996 9 of 27
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NUMBER 16-7.x A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE RURAL INDIANTOWN REVITALIZATION ADVISORY BOARD WHEREAS, the Indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board was established and specifies the number of members pursuant to Resolution No. 16-3.13; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 16-3.13 establishes the required qualifications of such members; and WHEREAS, the following individuals meet the described qualifications and are aware of the purpose, duties, and responsibilities of service on the Enterprise Zone Development Agency. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Board of County Commissioners hereby appoints the following individuals to serve on the Indiantown Revitalization Advisory Board for terms to begin immediately and end as indicated below: Betty Wolcott... Financial or insurance entity located in or providing services in the Revitalization Zone term to end July 27, 2019 Elizabeth Gaskin... Representative from an educational institution located within the Revitalization Zone term to end July 25, 2020 Duly adopted this 26 th day of July 2016. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA CAROLYN TIMMANN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER ANNE SCOTT, CHAIR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: MICHAEL D. DURHAM, COUNTY ATTORNEY 10 of 27
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