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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200716150509578ST. LUCIE COUNTY CITIZENS' BUDGET COMMITTEE January 19, 2018 7:30 a.m. ST. LUCIE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION ANNEX BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONFERENCE ROOM #3 1. Call to Order — Dan Kurek, 2017 Chair 2. Election of Chair & Vice Chair for 2018 3. Public Comment 4. Approval of June 16, 2017 Minutes 5. Approval of 2018 meeting dates 6. Budget Discussion 7. Informal BOCC Update 8. Other Issues 9. Adjournment Members: Jerry Buechler Daniel Kurek, Chair 2017 John Culverhouse Ed Lounds William Donovan Gwen Morris Mark Gotz Barry Mucklow Carl Hensley Craig Mundt Gloria Johnson Richard Pancoast, Vice Chair 2017 Rubin Johnson Jake Sanders Clarence Kearney The meeting will be recorded to assist in creating the minutes required for all public meetings. CITIZENS' BUDGET COMMITTEE Meeting Date June 16, 2017 Conference Room 3 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Kurek Richard Pancoast Barry Mucklow Clarence Kearney Jake Sanders John Culverhouse Ed Lounds Rubin Johnson Jerry Buechler Mark Gotz Craig Mundt William Donovan Gloria Johnson Gwen Morris MEMBERS ABSENT: Carl Hensley OTHERS PRESENT: Craig Hauschild Leslie Olson Ed Matthews Howard Tipton Beth Ryder Jennifer Hill Patty Marston-Duva Amy Griffin Dan Allison Sheriff Mascara Toby Long Sophia Holt CALL TO ORDER Mr. Kurek called the meeting to order at 7:32 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT No member of the public spoke. APPROVAL OF JUNE 9T" MINUTES After a motion by Mr. Pancoast and second by Mr. Kearney, the minutes from June 9th were unanimously approved. WRAP UP OF BUDGET PRESENTATION Before Ms. Hill began her presentation, Mr. Long, Sheriff Mascara's Finance Director, gave information in response to a question from the last meeting. In the last 18 months, 63 certified deputies left the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. Twenty went to agencies Citizens Budget Comi, June 16, 2u Page in the surrounding area, mostly Palm Beach County (PBC). PBC may take six in a quarter. St. Lucie County can't hire ahead to have people ready to fill the vacancies, so it causes overtime wages. Mr. Matthews briefly explained the highlights of the attached report from Florida Power & Light (FPL). Mr. Lounds started discussion about timing and cost. Ms. Hill started the attached PowerPoint presentation. There was discussion on the 800 MHz system and other agencies. Ms. Hill continued the presentation. Mr. Kearney started discussion on the sales tax, homestead exemption, and break even point for cost of services. Mr. Gotz started discussion about fund balance, emergency funds, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Continuing her presentation, Ms. Hill answered questions regarding reserves and Constitutional Officers. Mr. Lounds started the conversation concerning emergency culvert fails and reserves. After the balance of her PowerPoint, Mr. Donahue asked about sales tax distribution. Mr. Tipton started his presentation with Prior Commitments. Mr. Gotz began the discussion on the Florida Retirement System (FRS) increase. After Mr. Tipton gave more information, Mr. Kearney asked about budget allocations under consideration and started a discussion. Mr. Gotz left the meeting. When Mr. Tipton explained the process for tax amendments. Mr. Kurek asked for an explanation of millages. Mr. Lounds started questions and discussion concerning a recommendation to the Board. There were comments by several members on public safety, including safe roads, and clarification on amounts of millage rates. The cost to a homeowner created by a 1 mill increase, social media, newspapers, and communication were discussed. Mr. Kurek asked for a motion specifying the recommendation. Ms. Johnson asked for clarification of restrictions. Mr. Kurek suggested recommending the end of deficit spending. Mr. Mucklow asked for the amount required to provide services to each home. A motion was made by Mr. Donovan and seconded by Mr. Pancoast for the Committee to recommend an additional mill be added to the amount, .9398 mill, that Mr. Tipton had presented. Reception of the suggestion was discussed. The majority of the members were in favor. Ms. Johnson and Ms. Morris were opposed. Citizens Budget Committee June 16, 2017 Page 3 Mr. Kurek talked about presenting the recommendation. Mr. Lounds asked about Committee members speaking to the Board member or Constitutional Officer that appointed them. Mr. Tipton explained that their charge is to advise their appointer. Mr. Mucklow commented that the money is staying in St. Lucie County. Mr. Kurek expressed thanks to the Committee & adjourned the meeting at 9:32. Respectfully submitted by: Brenda Marlin The next CBC meeting will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017, at 7:30 a.m., in Conference Room 3, of the St. Lucie County Roger Poitras Administration Annex. 6/16/2017 St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Citizen's Budget Committee Presentation June 16, 2017 I • Major Accomplishments • FY 17 Budget Summary/Breakdown • Property Values • Millage Rate Calculations • Additional Homestead Exemption • Fund Balance History • Fund Balance Obligations • Incremental Budget Changes • Revenue • Expenses • Current Unmet Demands • Millage Scenarios • Municipal Service Comparison 1 6/16/2017 ccomplishments FUNDING AND ACQUISITION OF 800 MHZ RADIO SYSTEM $9M Accomplishments FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FPL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS $9M N 6/16/2017 Accomplishments JAIL SECURITY SYSTEM REPAIR $3.2M COUNTY � w h _ E Mj dk'z� 3 6/16/2017 • Reduction in Inmate Medical Expense (FY 15 compared to FY 16 by $-.810M) • Implemented Leadership Training Programs • Implemented Workplace Safety Projects Budget Summary The FY 2016-17 Final Budget is $503.0 million which represents a decrease of $4.3 million or 0.8% from the prior fiscal year amended budget 0 6/16/2017 i n a I Bud $503.0 Million Trust/Agency Internal Service $4,543,165 $30,486,525 Enterprise 6% $54,469,342 FY 17 Budget ?'4':; •: i $221,227,839 •: at.tti77:•{:Ny:J`:.. [r�'{?7?..:f;.� s �:;: 44°h Capital $68,998,421 _ — 14% w HBO Debt $17,935,414 Special Revenue f 3°� $105,344,421 21% Y �2�O17 General Fund/ Fine & Forfeiture Fun Budget $221.2 Million GF/FF Subfunds $17,975,561 8% GF/FF $203,Z52,278 92% 6/16/2017 Fine & Forfeiture F-- and Budget $203.3 Million Non -Operating $39,803,851 9 A U. $163,448,427 80% General Fund/Fine &Forfeiture The County's main operations are located in the General Fund/Fine & Forfeiture Fund portion of the FY 16-17 Final Budget, which amounts to $163.5 M for County operations. 12 0 6/16/2017 % Change in Property a uation Taxing Property 12.00% Authority 10.00% 8.60% 6.00% 4.00% ,= 0.00% Percentage Change in Property Value is City of Port St Lucie ■SLLucieCountyWide ■ City of Fort Pierce ❑SL Lucie County unincoroporated Area 14 Value City of Port St $8.7 Billion Lucie St. Lucie County - $18.7 Billion County Wide City of Fort Pierce $2.2 Billion St. Lucie County - $7.8 Billion Unincorporated 7 6/16/2017 ates Est. FY 18 Property Value $ 18,712,238,199 $ 7,772,614,563 Mills Countywide Unincorporated 1.0000 $ 17,776,626 $ 7,383,984 0.9000 $ 15,998,964 $ 6,645,585 0.8000 $ 14,221,301 $ 5,907,187 0.7000 $ 12,443,638 $ 5,168,789 6000 $ 10,665,976 $ 4,430,390 5000 $ 8,888,313 $ 3,691,992 4000 $ 7,110,651 $ 2,953,594 3000 $ 5,332,988 $ 2,215,195 P.2000 $ 3,555,325 $ 1,476,797 1000 $ 1,777,663 $ 738,398 15 ai :>LS,uuu txe • Currently, property owners that are eligible for homestead exemption receive an exemption up to the assessed valuation of $25,000. An additional $25,000 exemption applies to the property value between $50,000 and $75,000. This additional $25,000 exemption does not apply to taxes levied by school districts. • House Joint Resolution (HJR) 7105 proposed an amendment to the Florida Constitution, which is effective January 1, 2019. The proposed amendment would increase the homestead exemption to also exempt the assessed valuation greater than $100,000 and up to $125,000 for all levies other than school districts. A referendum for a Constitutional Amendment will be on the November 2018 ballot. 16 P� 6/16/2017 Estimated Tax Loss Millage needed to offset tax loss COUNTY GENERAL FUND $ 2 678 642 0.1594 FINE & FORFEITURE $ 2 141 375 0.1274 SUBTOTAL COUNTY $ 4 820 017 0.2869 DEPENDENT DISTRICTS EROSION CONTROL - ZONE E $ 60,319 0.0036 MOSQUITO DISTRICT $ (138,609) 0.0084 SUBTOTAL DEPENDENT DIST. $ (198,929) 0.0120 TOTAL COUNTY/DEPENDENT DIST. $ 5 018 946 0.2989 MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNITS MSTUs UNINCORPORATED SERVICES $ (107,203) 0.0149 STORMWATER $ (97,627) 0.0136 LAW ENFORCEMENT $ 142 463 0.0198 PARKS MSTU $ (151,100) 0.0090 TRANSIT MSTU $ (82,752) 0.004 SUBTOTAL MSTU $ (581,145) 0.0622 Total Estimated Tax Loss S Is 600 091 0.361 * We are still evaluating the calculations. The impact maybe higher. 17 na xemption • Homesteaded properties with an assessed value of $125,000 or greater - additional $25,000 exemption. • Homesteaded properties with an assessed value of $100,000 or lower - no additional exemption. • Homesteaded properties with an assessed value between $100,000 and $125,000 - exemption amount is the difference between the assessed value of the home and $100,000. 1e E 6/16/2017 FUND/FINE & FORFEITURE FY 2010 TO FY 2016 IN MILLIONS 120 $6.80 100 80 60 Combine 24.20 $112.3m Combined $ Combined $19.00 f $12.40 40 $69.5M $63.2M Combined $60.9M 20 0 FY 2010 Beginning FY 2014 Ending Bal. FY 2015 Ending Bal, FY 2016 Ending Bal. Bal. ■ Gen. Fund ❑ Fine & Forfeit ®Combined Q Use of Balance Forward - Reserves & Deficit Spending Description Description Amount 2016 Fund Balance $60.9 Million Less: Reserves $36.50 Million Net Balance $24.4 Million Less: 2017 Deficit Spending $9.51 Million Budget Stabilization Balance $14.89 Million 10 6/16/2017 M---.�-Z l EMM"11 =- e • • •• Incremental Recurring Revenues Property Taxes (6.75% value increase) $8.83 M State Shared $0.25 M Half Cent Sales Tax $0.52 M Total Increment $9.60 M Reallocate Local Communications Tax to Transportation Trust . ($0.81 M) Total Available $8.79 M _ 21 -PTiof-Commitments Revenue Available $8,790,000 • Sheriff Annual Vehicle Lease Payment $ 873,576 • Medical Examiner portion for position full year $ 41,000 • FRS Increase $ 972,939 • Health Insurance Increases $ 1,447,550 • Medicaid $ 317,680 • SCE Rent $ 62,524 • Tax Collector (Fee based) $ 255,000 • Additional CRA Payments $ 582,000 • 800 MHz Debt $ 409,187 • Committed Needs $ 5,067,572 Net Revenue $3,722,428 22 11 6/16/2017 Bu d Revenue Available $3,722,428 • Property Appraiser $ 246,567 • Supervisor of Elections Vehicles $ 161,300 • Medical Examiner $ 106,116 • Non -profits $ 235,765 • 3% COLA $ 750,000 • Airport Equipment $ 209,000 • Information Technology $ 525,455 • Human Resources $ 15,900 • OMB $ 1,750 • Community Services ($ 185,479) • Facilities $ 1,759,821 • Parks & Recreation $ 408,895 • Public Safety $ 208,005 • Total $ 4,443,095 Net Available ($720,667) 23 nt Unmet Demands • Beaches $4 million/2 years $2,000,000 • Stormwater (culverts) $1,500,000 • Roads • Repaving from Smiles per year to 15 miles per year $1,300,000 • Heavy Equipment Replacement Loan Payment $500,000 • Sheriff's Office • Annual Vehicle Lease Payment $ 873,57E • Salary Increases $3,000,000 • Mosquito Control $ 0 24 Fm 6/16/2017 FY age anges as FY 2017 MIIIa a Millage Change from FY 201 Taxes @ 95% General Fund 4.1077 -0.0196 $ (325,003) Fine &Forfeiture Fund 3.2838 0.0139 $ 230,487 Mosquito Control Fund 0.2164 -0.0249 $ (405,554) Unincorporated MSTU Fund 0.3840 -0.0540 $ (383,340) Port Property Bond 0.0000 -0.0154 $ (258,502) Erosion Control 0.0925 0.000 $ 0 5tormwater MSTU 0.3497 0.0000 $ 0 Law Enforcement MSTU 0.5103 0.0000 $ 0 Parks MSTU 0.2313 0.0000 $ 0 Transit MSTU 0.1269 0.0000 0 Total 9.302 -0.1000 $ (1,141,913 Tim Property Value Taxes Needed Millage Needed Impact on a $200,000 homesteaded property Erosion District* $ 18,712,238,199 $ 2,000,000 0.1181 $ 17.72 5tormwater MSTU Roads - MSTU (75%) $ 7,772,614,563 $ 7,772,614,563 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,350,000 0.2133 0.1920 $ 31.99 $ 28.80 Roads - Countywide (25% heriff's Office - MSTU (50%) $ 18,712,238,199 $ 7,772,614,563 $ 450,000 $ 1,937,000 0.0266 0.2754 $ 3•99 $ 41.32 Sheriff's Office - Countywide (50%) $ 18,712,238,199 $ 1,937,000 0.1144 $ 17.16 otal Countywide Increase $ 4,387,000 0.2591 $ 38.87 Total Municipal Services Increase Total Increase $ 4,787,000 $ 9,174,000 0.6807 0.9398 $ 102.11 $ 140.98 * Erosion millage increase is needed for 2 years. 13 6/16/2017 ci pa I Services 8,0000 6.8582 6.OD00 5.0000 4.00D0 3.0000 2.0000 1.0000 00000 . Port St. Lucie O Transit MSTU 0.1269 O Parks MSTU 0.2313 175tormwater Management MSTU 0.0000 i Law Enforcement MSTU 0.0000 ® Unincorporates Services MSTU 0.0000 ❑City Voted Debt 1.2193 ■City Millage 5.2807 7.2582 2.2082 Fort Pierce Village 0.1269 0.1269 0.2313 0.2313 0.0000 . - 0.0000 0.0000 -.. _ 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .-6.9000 - 0.0000 .. 1.8500 * The unincorporated MSTU, Law Enforcement MSTU, and Stormwater MSTU provide services that a City would provide. These millage rates total 1.2440. 1.6022 Unincorporated 0.1269 0.2313 0,3497 0.5103 0.3840 0.0000 0.00DO I e U . ' =2- 27 i pal Services - U-n-d-&roh6siration 8.0000 6.8582 7.2582 6.0000 5,0000 4.0000 3,0000 2.2829 2.2082 2.0000 1.0000 0.0000 Port St. Lucie Fort Pierce Village - - Unincorporated it - -2-- - - oTransMSTU 0.1269 0.1269 0.1269 � - - 0.1269 - ; 'OParks MSTU - 1 - - - 0.2313 0.2313 0.2313 - 0.2313 ©Stormwater Management MSTU] 0.0000 I 0.0000 0.0000 i 0.5630 . la Law Enforcement MSTU- - - -- - - 0.0000 - 0.0000 1 0.0000 j _ 0.7857 -. ® Unincorporates Services MSTU; 0.0000 - -_ ._ 0.0000 � 0.0000 ; -. 0.5760 '❑ City Voted Debt I 1.2193 - 0.0000 - ---00- _.. 0.DO ..__ 0000 0..0000 ■City Millage -. - _ 5.28-07 6.90DO 1 1.8500 0 * The unincorporated MSTU, Law Enforcement MSTU, and Stormwater MSTU provide services that a City would provide. These millage rates would total 1,9247. 28 14 6/16/2017 St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Citizen's Budget Committee Presentation June 16, 2017 29 15 S- -,A'S� Pub kk ►a- -5V t- � SSA—f1� �1G�, O, [S o 2Z2J 00 , Q� g22 �kb s -C -.e (AA V1 6 �reasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority FaA�— DRAFT Marketing Plan (X November 2019 S�)U To deploy the assets of the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority (TCERDA) to foster economic development in food and agriculture technology industries. The strategic plan of October 2018 illustrates the trends and opportunities within the agricultural and food processing industries, as it relates to TCERDA. It establishes the need to reposition the TCERDA property, making it attractive to relevant business and research interests in order to achieve its statutory and ordained purpose to foster economic development and support research in St. Lucie County. In order to achieve TCERDA's mission and to fully implement the strategic plan, task 10 calls for a "...robust marketing program to attract ag and food related business to the county." Unique Selling Proposition In addition to the inherent benefits of a St. Lucie County location, the following characteristics are confirmed by interactions with several stakeholders such as Adams Ranch, IFAS, USDA, IRSC, Indian River Citrus League, the Treasure Coast Food Bank and others. These stakeholders themselves also comprise a unique selling proposition: a group of committed leaders who have invested time and other resources to making St. Lucie County a viable business location, and who have indicated their commitment to continuing to serve as ambassadors for the County. This is the Ag/Food Partnership Team. • St. Lucie County is strategically located between the two mega regions of South Florida (Greater Miami) and Central Florida (Greater Orlando), giving companies the opportunity to develop two markets from one location. The TCERDA properties are located adjacent to both of Florida's main thoroughfares, I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. • St. Lucie County's history as a leader in dairy and agriculture positions it well for development of new technologies to make these industries more efficient while serving more customers. � o Better color rendering and safety for parking traffic and inmate care facilities o Various fixture types provide 30 ® 50% reduction in electric consumption o Lamp life 2 ® 5 times longer than replaced equipment (provides time for available operations resources to focus elsewhere) o Far improved visibility and security for staff and inmates in jail o Reduces heat loads in 14 buildings, further reducing AC costs (particularly in high bay areas) FPL Services provides savings guarantee: Entire program paid for by savings generated from installed measures 9 FPLS obligated (under FS 489.145) to pay for any savings shortfall. FPLS contracts have averaged (over 28®yeas history of program) excess savings over 12% each year, which are retained by SLC. FPLS to administer EPAct 179d federal savings incentive expected to provide an additional $250K (approx.) to the county. �, . . , �i f large chillers in the jail, and 2 @ sheriff's building, one each at Walton Annex, and FP Library. Custom HVAC Unit installed at Sheriff Administration Evidence Room for improved environmental control and protection of evidence. • Replaces 28 individual package units at the Logistics Ctr with new HE chiller and Thermal Energy Storage o Allowed the county to defer over $3M in capital expenses to replace these systems... which was not designed to increase efficiencies to the level provided in this program o Significantly reduce staff and contract maintenance costs with old equipment o Guaranteed to save over $250k per year. o Much improved control over temperature and humidity for staff and inmates o Equipment uses newer non-cfc refrigerants — aside from environmental impacts, old refrigerants being removed from industry and expensive to maintain o TES system allows for flexibility with building operations, reduced cost of electric demand, and was designed to accommodate future growth. o Much improved reliability — particularly at jail, sheriff, and logistics buildings • Replaces fluorescent, incandescent, and HID lighting technologies with LED o Far superior lighting output per fixture • The development and operation of the Sunshine Kitchen have already signaled to the market that St. Lucie County is determined to create infrastructure for food and agriculture related entrepreneurs. • Locating on a TCERDA property could afford a company the opportunity to collaborate with leading agricultural researchers at UF's IFAS, USDA and FAU Harbor Branch. • St. Lucie County has a reputation as a business -friendly jurisdiction. Prospect Industries Based on interviews with proposed members of the Agricultural/Food Partnership Team, suggested in the strategic plan, assessment of the current environment and reviews of business literature, the following industries are appropriate targets for recruitment to the TCERDA property: Citrus (oranges, lemons & grapefruit) Industries involved in citrus have historical strength in St. Lucie County, but have been negatively impacted by the onslaught of citrus greening and canker. The knowledge of citrus farming in St. Lucie County, coupled with the presence of premier researchers at IFAS and USDA at the TCERDA property, creates an opportunity for the TCERDA property to play a significant role in the research into alternatives, cures and ameliorating technologies. • Research into greening and canker • Juices, including blending of different varietals, research into new, juice -specific, varietals • By-products of citrus: Essences, fragrances, cosmetics, medicine, cleaning products. By-products represent a large opportunity for R&D and commercialization Livestock Cattle - consists of more than raising cattle, but includes feeds, medicines, and processing for example. Dairy (including processing e.g. yoghurt, cheese) Abattoir - hogs and cattle. Currently, the closest processing facilities are two hours or more away from St. Lucie County, adding environmental impacts, costs and time to the process. An abattoir would assist smaller farmers and those interested in having produce consumed in close proximity to production - farm to table. Row crops Food processing Packing, co -packing Canning & bottling Henzp Seed research, experimental crops Harvesting, processing, packaging Other Organic seed development (including for citrus), sustainable fanning, hydroponics, vertical farming Initiatives & Actions 1. Determine marketing & brand name for the properties Treasure Coast Research Park (current) AgriTech Park Treasure Coast AgriTech Park Treasure Coast Tech Faun Treasure Coast AgTech Park / Farm ** Treasure Coast Agriculture Innovation Zone Agriculture Research & Innovation District AgTech 772 Ag Zone AgTech Zone (ATZ) Food Enterprise Center Ag Enterprise Center AgriTech Enterprise Zone Sunshine Enterprise Zone Sunshine Food & Agriculture District Sunshine Agriculture Innovation District Sunshine Agriculture District (Abbreviation = SAD) Sunrise ... (in line with Fort Pierce's tag line) Having consistency between the TCERDA property and the Sunshine Kitchen would be desirable, but `sunshine' might be confused for an association with solar energy, something that is not really a focus at this point. AgTech is a recognized term in industry, and relates to all aspects of agriculture, tech & vertical integration that we're pursuing. Other parks; Cornell University - Agriculture and Food Technology Park (The Technology Farm) Sri Lanka - Agro Technology Park U.C. Davis - Woodland Research & Technology Park Great Falls, MT - Agri -Tech Park Purdue - West Lafayette, IN - Purdue Research Park Wooster, OH (affiliated with OSU) - bioHio Research Park Ames, IA - Iowa State University Research Park Moccasin, MT (affiliated with Montana State University)- Central Agricultural Research Center 2. Develop new website for properties, using new name y, TCAgriTech.com, TCAgritechPark.com, TreasureCoastAgriTechPark.com or AgriTechPark.org are available. Website should include detailed relevant information: • Properties for sale/lease with pricing and outline of deed restrictions • User friendly, encouraging outline of approved uses • List of infi•astructure assets in place • Virtual/drone tour of the property with photographs, template site plans and renderings of potential buildings • Demographic information of the area • Incentives available, if applicable • Links to EDC and chambers • Select large employers in the area with testimonials about the business climate and, where possible, the strength of, and opportunity in, food related industries. • Relevant information about educational & workforce institutions in the area • Profiles of IFAS, USDA & FAU and the work they do in SLC • Sunshine Kitchen • Contact information 3. Develop collateral materials Flier outlining the opportunity, brochure of potential uses, local and regional attributes, including similar information as website. For use online and in print. 4. Brief regional media and commercial real estate coni nninity Discuss the re -positioning of the TCERDA property, outlining the opportunity to significantly impact the regional economy through research and technology in industries that are historically strong in St. Lucie County. Aggregating companies, services and infrastructure in similar industries will encourage faster, more sustainable growth in an important industry that will yield long term jobs, and lead to innovations that will sustain growth. TCERDA is embracing its mission to foster economic development and to support research and its partner institutions. hnportantly, give a rough timeline of when milestones will occur (e.g. properties will be available for sale in Q4 2020) to properly manage expectations. Discuss the possibility of selling and/or long-term leasing properties for target industries to develop long term investments in technology and develop their businesses in close proximity to the two mega markets north and south, leveraging the research at IFAS, USDA and FAU. Outline any economic development incentives, permitting advantages of the property, prepare broker protections and any promotions to encourage early wins. (TC Palm, Palm Beach Post, Citrus Industry Magazine, Organic Trade Association, Florida Trend, Site Selection Magazine, Area Development Magazine.) 5. Develop calendar of events to market at and/or attend Examples of food related industry events is attached. Similar calendar to be developed for all target industries. 6. Evalitate advertising opportunities Trade publications (align with editorial calendar) Facebook, Linkedln advertising GoogleBing ad words 7. Develop and reach out to individual target conipanies Using trade publications, media stories and relationships, a list is being developed for individual outreach and relationship development. Budget Budget to be developed in collaboration with St. Lucie County staff, EDC and TCERDA and include, among others, the following: • Registration of the [new] name with a website URL and, potentially, USPTO - $5,000 • Website development - $20,000 • Marketing materials, design and printing - $20,000 • Advertising • Travel to, stays at and registrations for, trade & industry events Competitors Kentucky is a well -established hub for animal feeds, veterinarian technologies and agriculture - related industries Kansas and Nebraska have strong research -oriented ag-related industries, primarily based on corn, soy and row crops. University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana Research Park hosts significant ag-tech assets but is difficult to access. Contributors & Roles Economic Development Partners to provide research into and guidance on all items above in collaboration with St. Lucie County staff, EDC and TCERDA. Travel to events to be discussed.