MOA Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO) 2016Agreement No. F1217
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) is made and entered into by and between the State
of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), and the City of Okeechobee in Okeechobee
County (City). DEO and the City are sometimes referred to herein individually as a "Party" and
collectively as "the Parties."
I. Background and Purpose of MOA
A. The purpose of this MOA is to document the terms and conditions of the
implementation of the Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO), formerly the Rural Area of
Critical Economic Concern (RACEC) designation.
B. The Governor of Florida recognizes that successful rural communities are essential to
the overall success of the State of Florida's economy and quality of life, yet many rural
communities struggle to maintain, support or enhance job creation activities and to
generate revenues for critical government services.
C. Florida's Legislature also recognizes that rural communities continue to face
extraordinary challenges in their efforts to significantly improve their economies, and as
such, section 288.0656, Florida Statutes (F.S.), establishes the Rural Economic
Development Initiative (REDI) within DEO, and authorizes the participation of State and
regional organizations in this initiative. Section 288.0656(7)(a), F.S., provides for the
designation of up to three RAOs. RAOs are rural communities that have been adversely
affected by extraordinary economic events, severe or chronic distress, a natural
disaster, or an event that presents a unique economic development opportunity of
regional impact.
D. Pursuant to section 288.0656(7), F.S., representatives of the State and regional agencies
and organizations comprising the REDI met on February 19, 2016, and recommended
the re- designation of the South Central region composed of DeSoto, Glades, Hardee,
Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee counties, the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and
South Bay in Palm Beach County, and the area around Immokalee included within the
Round II Federal Rural Enterprise Community located in northeast Collier County as a
rural area of opportunity. Governor Rick Scott signed Executive Order 16 -150 which re-
designated the area for another five -year term with an expiration date of June 27, 2021.
II. The Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI)
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A. REDI is a proactive, multi- agency effort responsible for coordinating and focusing efforts
and resources of State and regional agencies on problems which affect the fiscal,
economic, and community viability of Florida's economically distressed rural
communities.
B. REDI works with local governments, community -based organizations, and private
organizations on the growth and development of these communities to find ways to
enhance the local economy and resolve issues while balancing local environmental and
growth management needs.
C. Participating REDI representatives:
1. must have comprehensive knowledge of their agencies' functions, both regulatory
and service in nature, and of the State's economic goals, policies, and programs;
2. act as the primary point of contact for their agencies on issues and projects relating
to economically distressed rural communities;
3. ensure prompt and effective response to problems arising with regard to rural
issues;
4. work closely with other REDI representatives in the identification of opportunities
for preferential awards of program funds and allowances, and waiver of program
requirements, when necessary, to encourage and facilitate long -term private capital
investment and job creation;
5. review and evaluate statutes and rules for adverse impact on rural communities and
the development of alternative proposals to mitigate that impact;
6. undertake outreach, capacity - building, and other advocacy efforts to improve
conditions in rural communities;
7. ensure each district office or facility of their agencies is informed about REDI;
8. provide assistance throughout their agencies in the implementation of REDI
activities;
9. recognize counties and communities with RAO designations as eligible for a
reduction or waiver of financial match of state grants and permit fees, as well as
waivers of the criteria, requirements, or similar provisions of economic development
incentives; and
10. recognize designated RAOs are priority assignments for REDI, per section
288.0656(7)(a), F.S.
D. On a case -by -case basis, REDI may recommend to the Governor waivers of criteria,
requirements or similar provisions of any economic development incentive. Such
incentives shall include, but not be limited to:
1. the Qualified Targeted Industry Tax Refund Program under section 288.106, F.S.,
2. the Quick Response Training Program under section 288.047, F.S.,
3. the WAGES Quick Response Training Program under section 288.047(8), F.S.,
4. the Economic Development Transportation Fund under section 339.2821, F.S.,
5. the Brownfield Bonus Tax Program under section 288.107, F.S., and
6. the Rural Job Tax Credit Program under sections 212.098 and 220.1895, F.S.
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E. Section 288.0656(7)(c), F.S., states: "[e]ach rural area of opportunity may designate
catalyst projects, provided that each catalyst project is specifically recommended by
REDI, identified as a catalyst project by Enterprise Florida, Inc. [EFI], and confirmed as a
catalyst project by the department [DEO]. All state agencies and departments shall use
all available tools and resources to the extent permissible by law to promote the
creation and development of each catalyst project and the development of catalyst
sites."
F. REDI reviews the RAO designation and may recommend the designation of the area,
counties, or municipalities be terminated or continued based upon performance under
this MOA.
111. The Participating Community
A. Pursuant to section 288.0656(7)(b), F.S., and Executive Order 16 -150, RAO designation
shall be contingent upon the execution of a MOA between DEO and the governing
bodies of the counties and the municipalities included within the area. Such MOAs shall
specify the terms and conditions of the designations and the duties and responsibilities
of the counties and municipalities.
B. The City agrees that fulfillment of the following duties and responsibilities, as
reasonably determined by REDI, are required for recommendation by REDI for
continued RAO designation.
C. The City shall:
1. designate a specific contact person from among City elected or appointed officials
to serve as a point of contact in all matters and activities relating to the South Central
RAO;
2. designate a specific person from a non - profit organization actively engaged in
economic development within the City, to serve as the single point of contact to
represent and provide input on all economic development matters and activities
relating to the South Central RAO, and to receive and process leads and referrals
from EFI;
3. include contact information for designees on Exhibit A, attached hereto, (these
designees may be the same designees to serve as the representatives to other
similar organizations); the City shall inform DEO in writing by either mail or email of
any changes to the specified persons within ten (10) business days of the change;
4. in order to help build knowledge and skill sets required to compete more effectively
for job creating projects, ensure one or both of the designated representatives
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participate in at least two economic development training events offered by DEO,
EFI, Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC), utility companies, and /or other
state or national recognized economic development organizations during the term
of this MOA; and
5. in order to facilitate the retention and expansion of existing businesses, as well as
the recruitment of new businesses, ensure one or both of the designated
representatives:
a) work closely with the designated County point of contact to gather
information on available buildings and sites for inclusion in statewide and
regional databases, including but not limited to, those developed by EFI
(www.enterpriseflorida.com /find - properties), Florida Power and Light,
Duke Energy, or regional organizations, and
b) work closely with the designated County point of contact to provide DEO
with an overview and timeline of the City permitting process, plan approval
and business licensing requirements within 180 days of the execution of this
MOA.
IV. Implementation and Duration
A. Pursuant to Executive Order 16 -150, the designation of the South Central RAO affecting
the counties of DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee, the cities
of Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay in Palm Beach County, and the area around
Immokalee included within the Round 11 Federal Rural Enterprise Community located in
northeast Collier County, shall be in effect for five years and will expire on June 27, 2021.
B. REDI may recommend the RAO designation and this MOA be terminated or continued
based on performance under this MOA.
C. This MOA shall take effect immediately upon full and proper execution by all Parties,
and supersedes and replaces any and all previous such RACEC and RAO agreement(s)
between the Parties.
D. This MOA shall expire on June 27, 2021, unless terminated earlier.
E. Both Parties shall review this MOA annually. If revisions are needed, notification shall
be given to both Parties in writing of the specific changes desired with the proposed
amendment language and the reasons for the revisions. With the mutual consent of
both Parties, the proposed changes shall become effective when both Parties have duly
executed an amendment to this MOA.
F. The City may terminate this MOA at any time upon written notice to DEO.
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G. RAO designation is, by statute and Executive Order, contingent upon execution of a
MOA between the Parties. REDI shall recommend the RAO designation be terminated
if this MOA is not duly executed or if this MOA is terminated and another MOA is not
timely and duly executed in its place.
V. EXECUTION
I have read the above MOA and the Exhibit thereto and understand each section and
paragraph.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, and in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth above and in the Exhibit
hereto, the Parties have caused to be executed this MOA by their undersigned officials duly authorized.
By
Title
Date
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
James E. Kirk,
Mayor
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Lane amiotea, , ity er
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL FF IENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
By
Title
Date
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY
Taylor Teepell, Director,
Division of Community
Development
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency, subject
only to full and proper execution by the Parties.
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
By:
Approved Date:
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Name:
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EXHIBIT A — DESIGNATED CONTACTS
City of Okeechobee
Contact Information for an Elected or Appointed Official
Council Member Gary Ritter
1950 SW 5th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 610 -1652
(863) 763 -1686
garyritter23 @icloud.com
Contact Information for One Person from
a Non - Profit Organization Engaged in Economic Development
Mr. John Gurney, Economic Development Director, Okeechobee
County and City of Okeechobee
2823 SE 35th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 532 -2026
N/A
johng@okeechobeebusiness.com
Please complete this page and return with the signed MOA. The City is required to inform DEO
of any changes to this information within ten business days of a change.
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STATE OF FLO _DA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNO
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 16 -150
'WHEREAS, although economic progress has been made in many areas, the growth and
prosperity enjoyed by most communities in the State during the past 50 years have not extended
into Florida's rural areas; and
WHEREAS, these communities are stewards of the vast majority of Florida's land and
natural resources, upon which the State's continued growth and prosperity depend; and
WHEREAS, successful rural communities are essential to the overall success of the
State's economy and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, certain rural communities are struggling to maintain, support, or enhance
job creating activity, or to generate revenues for education and other critical government services
such as infrastructure, transportation and safety: and
WHEREAS, the challenges faced by these rural communities threaten their well -being
and viability: and
WHEREAS, the Governor is authorized, pursuant to section 288.0656(7), Florida
Statutes, to designate up to three rural areas of opportunity, upon recommendation of the Rural
Economic Development Initiative; and
WHEREAS, a rural area of opportunity, formerly known as a rural area of critical
economic concern, is a rural community, or a region composed of rural communities, designated
by the Governor, that has been adversely affected by an extraordinary economic event, severe or
chronic distress, or a natural disaster, or that presents a unique economic development
opportunity of regional impact; and
WHEREAS, the counties of DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and
Okeechobee and the cities of Belle Glade. Pahokee, and South Bay in Palm Beach County, and
the area around Immokalee included within the Round 11 Federal Rural Enterprise Community
located in northeast Collier County were designated on January 26, 2001, as a rural area of
critical economic concern by Executive Order 01 -26, for a period of five years, and the Rural
Economic Development Initiative was directed to review the designation and recommend
whether the designation should be continued; and
WHEREAS, the Rural Economic Development Initiative met on January 17, 2006, and
recommended the Governor continue the designation of the counties of DeSoto, Glades, Hardee,
Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee and the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay in
Palm Beach County, and the area around Immokalee included within the Round 11 Federal Rural
Enterprise Community located in northeast Collier County as a rural area of critical economic
concern; and
WHEREAS, the counties of DeSoto, Glades, I- Iardee, Hendry, I- Iighlands, and
Okeechobee and the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay in Palm Beach County, and
the area around Immokalee included within the Round II Federal Rural Enterprise Community
located in northeast Collier County were designated on February 16, 2006, as a rural area of
critical economic concern by Executive Order 06 -34, for a period of five years; and
WHEREAS, the designation expired on February 16, 2011, and the Rural Economic
Development Initiative met on March 18, 2011, and recommended the Governor continue the
designation of the counties of DeSoto, Glades, l- Iardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee and
the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay in Palm Beach County, and the area around
Immokalee okalee included within the Round 11 Federal Rural Enterprise Community located in
northeast Collier County as a rural area of critical economic concern; and
WHEREAS, the counties of DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, I- Iighlands, and
Okeechobee and the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay in Palm Beach County and
the area around Immokalee included within the Round II Federal Rural Enterprise Community
located in northeast Collier County were designated on April 22, 2011, as a rural area of critical
economic concern, by Executive Order 11 -81, for a period of live years; and
WI- IEREAS, the Rural Economic Development Initiative met on February 19, 2016, and
agreed to recommend to the Governor to continue the designation of the counties of DeSoto,
Glades, Ilardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee and the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and
South Bay in Palm Beach County, and the area around Immokalee included within the Round 1I
Federal Rural Enterprise Community located in northeast Collier County as a rural area of
opportunity, and the designation expired on April 22, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICK SCOTT, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by article IV, section 1(a), Florida Constitution, and section 288.0656(7).
Florida Statutes, do hereby issue the following Executive Order, effective immediately:
Section 1. The area within the boundaries of the counties of DeSoto, Glades, Hardee,
Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee and the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay in
Patin .Beach County, the area around Immokalee included within the Round 11 Federal Rural
Enterprise Community located in northeast Collier County is designated as a rural area of
opportunity.
Section 2. This area shall be a priority assignment for the Rural Economic Development
Initiative.
Section 3. On a case -by -case basis, the criteria, requirements or provisions of economic
development incentives may be waived. Such incentives include, but shall not.be limited lo, the
Qualified Target industry Tax Refund Program under section 288.106, Florida Statutes, the
Quick Response Training Program under section 288.047, Florida Statutes, the Quick Response
Training Program for participants in the welfare transition program under section 288.047(8),
Florida Statutes, transportation projects under section 339.2821, Florida Statutes, the brownfield
redevelopment bonus refund under section 288.107, Florida Statutes, and the rural job tax credit
program under sections 212.098 and 220.1895. Florida Statutes.
Section 4. Pursuant to section 288.0656(7), Florida Statutes, access to the assistance
available under this Designation as a rural area of opportunity shall be contingent upon the
execution of memoranda of agreement between the Department of Economic Opportunity, the
governing bodies of the counties, and the governing bodies of the municipalities included within
the area. Such memoranda of agreement shall specify the terms and conditions of the
designation, including, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities of the counties and
municipalities to take actions designed to facilitate the retention and expansion of existing
businesses in the area, as well as the recruitment of new businesses to the area.
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Section 5. This designation shall be in effect for five years and will expire on June 27;
2021. The Rural Economic Development Initiative may recommend the designation be
terminated or continued based on economic development progress from current base lines or
upon performance under the memoranda of agreement.
ATTEST:
ECRETARY OF TATE
IN TESTIMONY WI- HEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of
Florida to be affixed at Tallahassee, the Capitol; this
27th day of June, 2016.
GOVERNOR
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Lane Gamiotea
From: Gitzen, Robert <Robert.Gitzen @deo.myflorida.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 9:11 AM
To: Lane Gamiotea
Cc: Terry Burroughs; Lewis, Sean
Subject: South Central RAO Re- Designation MOA
Attachments: F 1217 City of Okeechobee 09 27 2016.pdf
Dear Ms. Gamiotea:
Please find attached a copy of the fully executed South Central RAO Re- Designation MOA. A fully executed original will
be sent to your attention.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Thank you.
Bob Gitzen, FCCM
Development Representative III
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Division of Community Development
107 E. Madison Street
Caldwell Building, MSC 160
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 850 - 717 -8497
E -Mail: Robert.Gitzen @deo.myflorida.com
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT d
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Lane Gamiotea
From: Gitzen, Robert <Robert.Gitzen @deo.myflorida.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 4:15 PM
To: Lane Gamiotea
Cc: Terry Burroughs; Lewis, Sean
Subject: South Central RAO Re- Designation MOA
Lane:
I have received two copies of the South Central RAO Re- Designation MOA executed by Mayor Kirk. I will route them for
DEO execution today and return one fully executed copy to your attention.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Thank you.
Bob Gitzen, FCCM
Development Representative III
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Division of Community Development
107 E. Madison Street
Caldwell Building, MSC 160
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 850 - 717 -8497
E -Mail: Robert .Gitzen@deo.myflorid,a.com
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT 4'
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNrTY
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City of Okeechobee
September 12, 2016
Mr. Robert Gitzen, FCCM
Development Representative III
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Division of Community Development
107 E. Madison Street
Caldwell Building, MSC 160
Tallahassee, FL 32399
RE: Rural Area of Opportunity Memorandum of Agreement
Dear Mr. Gitzen:
Enclosed herewith, please find two original documents of the Memorandum of
Agreement executed by City Officials. It was presented and approved by the City
Council on September 6, 2016.
Kindly, return one original, after appropriate execution by the DEO, to the Office of the
City Clerk, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974.
Should you require any additional information, please contact my office at (863)
763 -3372 ext. 215 or by email at Igamiotea @cityofokeechobee.com. With best regards,
I am
Sincerely,
Lane Gami• ea, CMC
City Clerk
Enclosures
LG /bj
55 S.E. Third Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974 -2903 • (863) 763 -3372 • Fax: (863) 763 -1686
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Bobbie Jenkins
From: Bobbie Jenkins
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 4:06 PM
To: 'johng @okeechobeebusiness.com'
Cc: Lane Gamiotea
Subject: Contact Information for Rural Area of Opportunity
Good Afternoon Mr. Gurney!
At the September 6th meeting, you were appointed as the Designated Non - Profit Organization Engaged in Economic
Development for the Rural Area of Opportunity Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This MOA requests the following
information:
Name: Mr. John Gurney
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Please respond with the information you would like for us to list for you. Thanks so much!
Bobbie J. Jenkins
Deputy Clerk
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3'd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: (863) 763 -3372 ext. 215
Fax: (863) 763 -1686
NOTICE: Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Okeechobee
officials and employees will be available to the public and media, upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida law, e -mail addresses are
public records. If you do not want your e -mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this
office. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing.
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Bobbie Jenkins
From: Bobbie Jenkins
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 4:03 PM
To: 'Gary Ritter '
Cc: Lane Gamiotea
Subject: Contact Information for Rural Area of Opportunity
Good Afternoon Councilman!
At the September 6th meeting, you were appointed as the Designated Elected Official for the Rural Area of Opportunity
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This MOA requests the following information:
Name: Council Member Gary Ritter
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Please respond with the information you would like for us to list for you. Thanks so much!
Bobbie J. Jenkins
Deputy Clerk
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3"d Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: (863) 763 -3372 ext. 215
Fax: (863) 763 -1686
NOTICE: Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Okeechobee
officials and employees will be available to the public and media, upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida law, e -mail addresses are
public records. If you do not want your e -mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this
office. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing.
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Lane Gamiotea
From: Robin Brock
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2016 11:12 AM
To: Lane Gamiotea
Cc: Marcos Montes De Oca
Subject: FW: South Central RAO MOAs
Attachments: City of Okeechobee RAO Re- Designation MOA.pdf; ATT00001.htm; EO 16- 150.pdf;
ATT00002.htm
Lane,. this item is being placed on the agenda. There is a thread of ervtails bel
have printed o or_i� mars and v#v U five ,tt
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To my knowledge, the Mayor never received a letter- or email 1 seat t fie MCA, t
not heard back from hirrm.
F, :eerf 7 t0 7iC Assistant
City of 'Oke chobe '
E 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
863 - 763 -.3372, Ext. 212
FAX: 863-763-1686
Email: rbrock @cityofokeechobee.com
Website: http: / /www.cityofokeechobee.com
instructions of submit,al.
J the 1j(L) r s Signer 0.JN e..
hn for his review, but 8 have
NOTICE: Due to Florida's broad public record laws, this email may be subject to public disclosure.
From: Terry Burroughs [mailto :terry@okeechobeebusiness.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 9:35 AM
To: Robin Brock
Subject: Fwd: South Central RAO MOAs
Please give this to Marcus. Per the instructions, the mayor needs to sign
TWB
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Gitzen, Robert" <Robert.Gitzen @deo.myflorida.com>
Date: August 24, 2016 at 8:24:28 AM EDT
To: Terry Burroughs <terry @okeechobeebusiness.com>
Subject: RE: South Central RAO MOAs
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raj
Each city., tnwri ,and fl Ali ." wRhiid the RAO MUSA. execute a MOA vier utatute the Executive Saa..ddl
Attached is the i'v1 0 , for the City of Okeechobee, Please have Mtic,. c,r i.ii:3i: review ithe i he city
I.,; uricii cciropiete the attached Exhibit A,. designated contacts
Dear Mayor Kirk:
Please find attached the Memorandum of Agreement detailing the terms and conditions of the re-
designation of the South Central Rural Area of Opportunity. Continued designation as a Rural
Area of Opportunity is dependent upon each county and community executing and adhering to
the terms and conditions contained within the MOA per Executive Order 16 -150 and section
288.0656(7)(b) F.S.
(b) Designation as a rural area of opportunity under this subsection shall be
contingent upon the execution of a memorandum of agreement among the
department; the governing body of the county; and the governing bodies of any
municipalities to be included within a rural area of opportunity. Such agreement shall
specify the terms and conditions of the designation, including, but not limited to, the
duties and responsibilities of the county and any participating municipalities to take
actions designed to facilitate the retention and expansion of existing businesses in
the area, as well as the recruitment of new businesses to the area.
• Failure to execute the MOA will put the designation in jeopardy along with access to the
assistance available under the designation as a Rural Area of Opportunity.
• Please review the memorandum with your city council at your next scheduled meeting, and
return two original signature pages, along with two copies of the completed Exhibit A,
Designated.ontacts, to my attention at the address below. One fully executed copy will be
returned to you.
If you have any questions regarding this memorandum, please feel free to contact me at 850 -717-
8497 "7z�
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From: Terry Burroughs [mailto :terry @okeechobeebusiness.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 8:51 PM
To: Gitzen, Robert <Robert.Gitzen @deo.myflorida.com >; Michael Taber <m.taber @desotobocc.com>
Subject: Fwd: South Central RAO MOAs
Bob
Per the attached email, Desoto County cannot find the email regarding their MOU. Please send
the to Mike.
On another issue, did DEO expect the City of Okeechobee to send in a MOU. As well? If so
please send me the version you wish them to sign. I did not think they should
TWB
Sent from my iPhone
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Michael Taber <m.taber(&,desotobocc.com>
Date: August 23, 2016 at 7:48:04 PM EDT
To: Terry Burroughs <terry @okeechobeebusiness.com>
Subject: Fwd: South Central RAO MOAs
1 checked with Mandy and Buddy, not received.... If you can get me the DeSoto
specific agreement by Friday I can have it to the Board Sept 13. Sorry for the
delay, Mandy has been on vacation...
By the way, 1 am sure you are aware, but most BOCCs do not meet once a week
as the gentleman intimated.... And it is election season. I would request an
extension....
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From: Mandy Hines
<m.hines@ desotobocc. com <mailto:m.hines a,desotobocc.com»
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 12:15
Subject: Re: South Central RAO MOAs
To: Michael Taber
<m.taber@ desotobocc. com <mailto:m.taber adesotobocc.com»
I did not receive an email on aug 9th from Robert gitzen....
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 18, 2016, at 11:56 PM, Michael Taber
<m.taber@desotobocc. com <mailto:m.taber @desotobocc.com» wrote:
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Forwarded message
From: "Michael Taber"
<m.taber @,desotobocc. com <mailto:m.taber @desotobocc.com»
Date: Wed, Aug 17, 2016 at 9:33 AM -0400
Subject: FW: South Central RAO MOAs
To: "m.hines@ desotobocc. com< mailto:m.hines @desotobocc.com >"
<m.hines@ desotobocc. com <mailto:m.hines@desotobocc.com»
Did you get this email? If you did, shoot it to me and I'll do the agenda
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