HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-028 MICHELLE R.MILLER,CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
SAINT LUCIE COUNTY
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RESOLUTION
2026-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY APPROVING CERTAIN INCENTIVES ON
BEHALF OF PROJECT ORCHID.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the following determinations:
1. Project Orchid is an international company currently located in South America and
headquartered in Miami. It is a leading manufacturer of architectural glass, windows, and
aluminum systems, serving high-end residential and commercial construction markets. Known
for its advanced manufacturing capabilities and vertically integrated operations, the company
supplies customized, energy-efficient solutions across the United States, Latin America, and
the Caribbean.
2. Project Orchid is entering St. Lucie County to establish a long-term manufacturing
operation that delivers high-quality architectural glass products, creates skilled employment
opportunities, supports workforce development, and contributes to sustainable economic
growth within the county.
3. Project Orchid has identified vacant land for potential construction of a manufacturing
facility in St. Lucie County.
4. The project will include approximately 1.3 million square feet of new manufacturing
space, with an estimated capital investment of$170 million in real property and improvements
and $140 million in tangible personal property by December 31, 2028; and
5. Project Orchid will create One Thousand and Five (1,005) new full-time equivalent jobs
(FTEs) paying an average hourly rate of$28.48, which is 116% of St. Lucie County's average
annual wage, and a generous benefits package for its employees. The employment schedule
consists of 100 new FTEs in Year 1, 200 new FTEs in Year 2, 200 new FTEs in Year 3, 250
FTEs in Year 4, and 255 FTEs in Year 5.
6. St. Lucie County is offering an incentive package to Project Orchid for the benefit of
the residents of St. Lucie County, for continued capital investment and the creation of new full-
time and/or full-time equivalent jobs.
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 internal expansion of Project Orchid the following incentives are
offered:
A. St. Lucie County Job Growth Incentive Grant(JGIG)-The Board authorizes County
staff to prepare a JGIG agreement in connection with the Project Orchid for the
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creation of 1,005 new FTEs 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 in the application
for a 10-year ad valorem tax exemption as described in the County's Economic
Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions program for consideration by the Board
in accordance with Section 42-46, St. Lucie County Code.
C. St. Lucie County Road Impact Fee Mitigation (IFM): The Board authorizes County staff
to prepare an Impact Fee Mitigation Agreement with Project Orchid for the creation of
1,005 new FTEs pursuant to St. Lucie County's Impact Fee Mitigation Program
guidelines.
D. After motion and second, the vote on this Resolution was as follows:
After motion and second, the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Commissioner Jamie Fowler, Chair AYE
Commissioner Larry Leet, Vice Chair AYE
Commissioner James Clasby AYE
Commissioner Erin Lowry AYE
Commissioner Cathy Townsend AYE
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 17th day of February, 2026.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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