2015-R-39 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-R-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT'S
LEGISLATIVE REQUEST TO DEVELOP THE FLORIDA
ENTERPRISE FUND; THEREBY PROVIDING FOR A
MORE COMPETITIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVE TOOL FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER TO
UTILIZE IN THE ATTRACTION AND RETENTION OF
QUALITY JOBS AND INVESTMENT FOR OUR
COMMUNITY AND OCR CITIZENS; REPEALING
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater will be one of the largest Cities in Volusia County in
the next 20 years with the Restorations DRI and Farmton projects; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater is dedicated to building a diverse, strong economic
base through the attraction of business investment and an the creation of high wage jobs in
targeted high value industries; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater has successfully assisted large boat manufacturers to
expand their operations in Edgewater; supporting approximately 1,000 jobs and a total capital
investment of more than $10 million this year; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater leverages tax abatements and economic development
incentives with state incentives when recruiting or retaining companies in targeted industries;
and,
WHEREAS, keeping Florida a national leader in job creation in an increasingly global
economy requires dedicated economic development funds to compete with other states, and
countries; and,
WHEREAS, Florida has lost competitive projects to states who have dedicated
enterprise funds; and,
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WHEREAS, Florida Governor Rick Scott's legislative proposal addresses the need for
dedicated funds to enable Florida to compete global market.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida:
Section 1. Supports Governor Rick Scott's legislative request to develop the Florida
enterprise fund; thereby providing for a more competitive economic development incentive tool
for the City of Edgewater to utilize in the attraction and retention of quality jobs and investment
for our community and our citizens
Section 2. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
After motion by O -ic.)L,L. rs q-1 and Second by
C'sY TY L r cr r the vote on this resolution was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Michael Ignasiak N
Councilwoman Christine Power N
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilman Dan Blazi N
Councilman Gary T. Conroy N
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 2015.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
Robin L. Matusick Mike Ignasiak
Interim City Clerk/Paralegal Mayor
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For the use and reliance only by the City of Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and Edgewater at a meeting held on this 7th day of
legality by: Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire December 7, 2015 under Agenda Item No
City Attorney 8 C.,.
Doran,Sims,Wolfe&Ciocchetti
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