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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-036 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY APPROVING CERTAIN INCENTIVES ON BEHALF OF JANSTEEL USA, INC. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. Jansteel USA, Inc. is a manufacturer of transport products for heavy equipment and is a targeted industry in St. Lucie County. 2. In addition to a generous benefits package, Jansteel's earnings per worker is above the average earnings for St. Lucie County. 3. Jansteel has identified vacant land for potential construction of a new manufacturing facility in the City of Port St. Lucie. 4. The project will include approximately 43,000 square feet of new manufacturing, warehouse and office space and the creation of 55 new jobs. 5. St. Lucie County is offering a collaborative incentive package to Jansteel in partnership with the City of Port St. Lucie for the benefit of the residents of St. Lucie County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, that in consideration of the benefits gained by the residents of St. Lucie County through the development of Jansteel's new facility, the following incentives are offered : A. St. Lucie County Job Growth Incentive Grant (JGIG) - The Board authorizes County staff to prepare a JGIG agreement with Jansteel USA, Inc. for the creation of 55 new jobs pursuant to the Job Growth Investment Grant guidelines. B. St. Lucie County Ad-Valorem Tax Exemption on New Real Property and Tangible Personal Property: The Board authorizes County staff to assist Jansteel in the application for a 6- year ad valorem tax exemption as described in the County's Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions program. The exemption is valued at 100% for the first year; 90% in year 2; 80% in year 3; 60% in year 4; 40% in year 5 and 20% in year 6 for consideration by the Board in accordance with Section 42-46, St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws. C. St. Lucie County Road Impact Fee Mitigation (IFM): The Board authorizes County staff to prepare an Impact Fee Mitigation Agreement with Jansteel and/or its subsidiaries or successors for the creation of fifty-five (55) new jobs pursuant to St. Lucie County's Impact Fee Mitigation Program guidelines. D. After motion and second, the vote on this Resolution was as follows: 1 After motion and second, the vote on this resolution was as follows: Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky, Chair AYE Commissioner Sean Mitchell, Vice Chair AYE Commissioner Linda Bartz AYE Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson AYE Commissioner Cathy Townsend AYE PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 23rd day of February 2021. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA k N`a Lk- tikBY: '7/7 DEPUTY CLERK CHAI Nov( CO,stiti ( COA r 'P APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND A 14 m .r, 4. } CORRECTNESS: �CCGNTY,Floe COUNTY ATTO NEY 2