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Public Hearings 10.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	10/22/2015
Issue: Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Enterprise Zone Development Agency Board
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance repealing the Enterprise Zone Development Agency (EZDA).

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance of Escambia County, Florida repealing Volume 1, Chapter 90, Article 1, Section 90-2 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to the Enterprise Zone Development Agency Board; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for an effective date.

BACKGROUND:

On July 22, 2015, the EZDA Board recommended to dissolve the Board in conjunction with the State of Florida Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program set to expire on December 31, 2015. The creation of the EZDA Board serves an important public purpose to the EZ Program. The EZDA Board had regular scheduled quarterly meetings (January, April, July and October) to review and discuss the EZ Strategic Plan. The EZDA Board will hold their last and final quarterly meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 to review and approve the final draft of the EZ Annual Report for submission to the State Department of Economic Opportunity and Board of County Commissioners. Attached are supporting documents that relates to the sunset and expiration of the EZ Program scheduled on December 31, 2015.

On September 24, 2015, at 8:45 a.m., a CRA meeting was held to recommend to the Board to schedule and advertise a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 5:31 p.m.

On October 22, 2015, at 8:45 a.m., a CRA meeting will be convened to recommend to the Board to conduct a Public Hearing to adopt an Ordinance repealing the EZDA Board. This Ordinance will serve the intent and a public purpose. A copy of the Ordinance is attached.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

No budgetary impact is anticipated.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

County Attorney's Office has reviewed and signed the original Ordinance as to form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

Neighborhood and Human Services Department/Community Redevelopment Agency (NHS/CRA) staff will provide all administrative services for the EZDA Board.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Ordinance 2003-48 provides that the Board will appoint a board of commissioners to serve as the EZDA Board. Scheduling a Public Hearing for the adoption of an Ordinance is in compliance with the Board guidelines and procedures.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

NHS/CRA staff convenes quarterly meetings and coordinates with the EZDA Board to solicit their input and assistance in implementing the EZ Strategic Plan. NHS/CRA has ensured proper advertisement.

Attachments
EZDA ORDINANCE_OCT2015
EZDA DOCS_OCT2015