1994-04 Flagler Park Revitalization• RESOLUTION NO. 94-4
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WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee desires to have the Flagler
Park Revitalization undertaken, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to have the Flagler Park
Revitalization area made accessible to the handicapped, and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to make application to the State of
Florida Department of Community Affairs to become eligible to
receive contributions under the guidelines of the Community
Contributions Tax Incentive Program for the Flagler Park
Revitalization project, and
WHEREAS, the program was created to encourage private
businesses to participate in the revitalization of projects located
in distressed areas in the State of Florida, whereby corporations
donating to approved Community Development projects in locally
designated slum and blighted areas as designated under Florida
Statute 163.355 receive a tax credit equal to fifty percent (50%)
of their donation.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee wishes to submit the
application.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
1. That the City of Okeechobee submits the application for
the renovation of the Flagler Park Revitalization area
and finds the application consistent with the local plans
and regulations of the City of Okeechobee.
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2. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded
with the application to the State of Florida Department
of Community Affairs.
This resolution introduced and adopted this 18th day of
January , 1994.
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
James E.Kir
MAYOR