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RESOLUTION NO. 05-080
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY APPROVING THE
CONCEPT OF THE CREA TION OF A RESEARCH AND
. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE
TREASURE COAST EDUCATION RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, Part V of Chapter 159, Florida Statutes, authorizes a county to create an
Education Research and Development Authority for the purposes of fostering economic
development and broadening the economic base of St. Lucie County and to exercise all powers
conferred by that Chapter; and,
WHEREAS, the exercise of such powers has been declared by Part V of Chapter 159,
Florida Statutes, to constitute an essential public purpose and function; and,
WHEREAS, the economic development of St. Lucie County would be enhanced and the
economic base broadened by the creation of a Research and Development Authority for the
purposes of developing, operating, managing and financing a research and development park;
and,
WHEREAS, the State Board of Governors has issued a resolution approving in concept
the creation of a research and development park to be affiliated with the University of
Florida; and,
WHEREAS, the University of Florida has indicated an intention to affiliate with a
research and development park at sites to be located in St. Lucie County, so as to facilitate
a cooperative exchange of ideas and resources between research personnel, students and
faculty, and citizens of the community; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County desires to foster
the creation of new knowledge, to provide for the educational needs of industry, to increase
the economic bases of the community, and to enhance the quality of life for citizens of St.
Lucie County; and,
WHEREAS, Section 159.703, Florida Statutes, requires that a resolution be adopted
by the governing body of any county proposing to establish a Research and Development
Authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1. That there exists in St. Lucie County a need for the development and financing
of a research and development park.
2. That there exists in St. Lucie County a need for a Research and Development
Authority.
3. That, pursuant to Part V of Chapter 159, Florida Statutes, the Board approves
the concept of the creation of a public body corporate and politic, a Research and
Development Authority to be known as the Treasure Coast Education Research and
Development Authority (hereinafter called Authority) which shall have all the rights,
privileges, and powers from time to time conferred upon such authorities by law.
4. That in accordance with Part V, Chapter 159, Florida Statutes, the following
seven persons, each of whom is a resident and elector of, or whose principal place of
employment is in St. Lucie County, Florida, and who have demonstrated an interest in
promoting the goals of the Authority, are hereby designated as members of the Authority for
the respective terms of office indicated following their names, to wit:
MEMBER
(1) Kathleen (Kathy) McGinn
(2) Dr. Jane Bachelor
(3) Linda W. Cox
(4) O.R. (Rick) Minton, Jr.
(5) Thomas G. Jones
(6) Sherwood J. (Buddy) Johnson
(7) Dr. Peter Stofella
INITIAL TERM
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
4 years
4 years
4 years
5. That the person occupying the office of the President of University of Florida,
or the president's designee, shall be a permanent ex officio member of the Authority; and
that the appointment of the University of President, or designee, on the Authority shall be
automatically renewed upon expiration of each term.
6. That any subsequent appointments to fill vacancies on the Authority shall be
made as provided appointments to fill vacancies on the Authority shall be made as provided
by law and shall require action only by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida; further, that the President of the University of Florida may submit nominations for
consideration to the Board of County Commissioners of persons to fill such vacancies.
7. That the members of the proposed Authority are hereby authorized to prepare
and submit to the State of Florida Research and Development Commission a petition as
required by Section 159.704, Florida Statutes, requesting that the proposed Authority be
designated by the State of Florida as a Research and Development Authority.
8. That upon confirmation of the designation of the Authority by the Florida
Research and Development Commission and the performance by the Authority of all acts which
may be required by law, the Board of County Commissioners will, by ordinance, create the
Authority which shall be empowered to transact any business and exercise any power
authorized by Part V, Section 159, Florida Statutes, and said ordinances, for the purpose of
development, operation, management, and financing of a research and development park.
9. That upon creation of the Authority, the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County shall appropriate the sum of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) dollars to the
Authority by a written agreement which shall provide general terms regarding the
expenditure, use and accounting for said funds.
After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Chairman Frannie Hutchinson
Vice-Chairman Doug Coward
Commissioner Paula A. Lewis
Commissioner Joseph E. Smith
Commissioner Chris Craft
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 2005.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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