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County Administrator's Report 9. 8.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	03/03/2016
Issue: Resolution of Support for the Establishment of the Florida Enterprise Fund as proposed by Governor Rick Scott
From:	Amy Lovoy
Department:	Asst County Administrator
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Resolution of Support for the Establishment of the Florida Enterprise Fund as Proposed by Governor Rick Scott - Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution supporting the establishment of the "Florida Enterprise Fund" for the purpose of economic development reform, via a one-time $250 million appropriation by the Florida Legislature, as requested by Governor Rick Scott.

BACKGROUND:

Governor Rick Scott has proposed the creation of the new $250,000,000 Florida Enterprise Fund, seeking to improve the State's competitive advantage in the attraction of businesses and jobs that are currently going to other states. More information regarding his proposal is attached, along with a graphic detailing the other Florida leaders supporting the creation of the Fund.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Resolution of Support was approved by the County Attorney Office as to form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

If approved and signed, a copy of the Resolution will be sent to the Office of the Governor as confirmation of support.

Attachments
Resolution of Support
FL Enterprise Fund Proposal