HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda November 8, 2012Treasure Coast Foreign Trade Zone Inc., FTZ #218
Board of Director's Meeting
Administration Building
Administration Conference Room — 3rd Floor
2300 Virginia Avenue - Fort Pierce, FL
Thursday, November 8, 2012
9:00 a.m.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
• Roll Call and Introductions
• Approval of June 21, 2012 Minutes
AGENDA ITEM 1: Modification of FTZ Boundary at St. Lucie West Commerce Park
AGENDA ITEM 2: Congressional Research Service Report on "U.S. Foreign Trade Zones:
Background and Issues for Congress"
AGENDA ITEM 3: Airport Strategic Business and Marketing Plan Update/Airport Manager
Recruitment Update
AGENDA ITEM 4: Board Discussion
AGENDA ITEM 5: Next Meeting Date
AGENDA ITEM 6: Adjourn
NOTICE: All proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. If a person decides to appeal
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individual testifying a hearing upon request.
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Central Florida Foreign Trade Zone, Inc
Thursday June 21, 2012, 9:00 AM
2300 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Hosted at the St Lucie County Tourism Office
A compact disc recording of this meeting, in its entirely, has been placed in the file along with these minutes as
part of the record. In the event of a conflict between the written summary minutes and the compact disc, the
compact disc shall prevail.
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Chairman Babcock called the meeting to order at 9:01 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Thomas Babcock .................................... Chairman
Bill Wilcox .......................................... Phoenix Metal
John Griffin.......................................Griffin Law
Jane Rowley......................................Tradition Development
MEMBER ABSENT:
Ron Rovinski.................................... DRS Tactical
STAFF PRESENT
Heather Young ........................................
Assistant County Attorney
Michael Brilihart ......................................
Business and Concurrency Manager
Todd Cox .................................................
St. Lucie County Airport Manager
Jennifer Garrity .......................................
Recording Secretary/Executive Assistant
1. Requested Name Change Authorization to the FTZ Money Market Account
"Information to be provided by Assistant County Attorney at meeting"
Jane Rowley made a motion to approve the name change to Treasure Coast Foreign Trade
Zone and contact information to Maria Gouin of OMB, for the FTZ back account that is held at
PNC bank. Bill Wilcox seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously
2. Discussion on the "Parcel ID and Business Owners" list for properties within FTZ
Boundaries
John Griffin made a motion to eliminate areas in FTZ parcels that are a defined as prohibited
use for FTZ purposes. Example: Outdoor Resort in St. Lucie West. Jane Rowley seconded
the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Board Discussion
Todd Cox gave an update on the renovation at the St. Lucie County Airport.
4. Next Meeting Date
The next meeting is proposed for August 23, 2012,
S. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 AM.
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AGENDA ITEM 1: Modification of FTZ Boundary at St. Lucie West Commerce Park
At its meeting on June 21, 2012, the FTZ 4218 Board of Directors approved a motion to
eliminate areas (parcels) within the FTZ boundary that are defined as prohibited uses within an
FTZ. Lands within FTZ boundaries are typically designated for industrial, manufacturing,
distribution and storage type uses.
Per staff review of the four (4) specific zones within the FTZ #218 boundary, it was determined
that an area within Zone 4 (St. Lucie West Commerce Park) along Peacock Boulevard in Port St.
Lucie designated as the Outdoor Resort RV Park is a residential land use and must, therefore, be
removed from the FTZ. In addition, the land across the street from Outdoor Resort along
Peacock owned by Indian River State College (IRSC) includes both educational buildings and
stormwater retention. This area should also be removed from the zone based upon land use
incompatibility,
It is recommended that both the Outdoor Resort and IRSC parcels be removed from the Zone 4
FTZ boundary. The total area represents approximately 93 acres.
TREASURE COAST FOREIGN TRADE ZONE, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-004
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
TREASURE COAST FOREIGN TRADE ZONE #218; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Treasure Coast Foreign Trade Zone, Inc., a Florida
non-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "Board", has made the following
determinations:
1. The boundaries of the Treasure Coast Foreign Trade Zone #218, hereinafter
referred to as the "Foreign Trade Zone", include certain parcels which are not suited to
commercial or industrial development due to ownership, land use and/or zoning designation,
or existing development, which parcels are more fully described in the legal descriptions
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A";
2. It is in the best interests of the development of the Foreign Trade Zone to
amend its boundaries to remove the above -referenced parcels.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the Treasure Coast
Foreign Trade Zone, Inc.:
1. The boundaries of the Treasure Coast Foreign Trade Zone #218 are hereby
amended to exclude those parcels more fully described in Exhibit "A".
2. The Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator is hereby directed to send a copy of this
resolution to the United States Foreign Trade Zones Board.
3. This resolution shall take effect on the date of adoption.
4. After motion and second, the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Tom Babcock
XX
John Kevin Griffin
XX
Robert Rovinski
XX
Jane Rowley
XX
Bill Wilcox
XX
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this
day of , 2012.
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ATTEST:
SECRETARY
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TREASURE COAST FOREIGN TRADE ZONE, INC.
PRESIDENT
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL
CORRECTNESS:
ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT "A"
Parcel A (Outdoor Resorts at St. Lucie West):
ST. LUCIE WEST PLAT #118, OUTDOOR RESORTS AT ST. LUCIE WEST PHASE ONE, PLAT BOOK 38,
PAGES 38-38G, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
And
ST, LUCIE WEST OUTDOORS RESORTS AT ST. LUCIE WEST, PHASE TWO, ST. LUCIE WEST PLAT
#180, PLAT BOOK 57, PAGES 35-58, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Parcel B (IRSG):
ST. LUCIE WEST PLAT #91 PARCEL 27A-LESS THAT PART MPDAF; BEG NE COR WETLAND NO. 48
RUN N 812118 E ALG ELY EXT OF N U OF WETLAND NO. 48 32.32 FT, TH S 39 47 39 E 83.49 FT,
TH S 02 4157 W168,75 FT, TH S 76 43 25 W 91.41 FT TO ELY LI OF WETLAND NO. 48, TH N 41
12 22 E ALG ELY LI 237.89 FT, TH N 00 0156 E 99.99 FT, TH N 25 03 15 W 114.60 FT TO POB
AND LESS THAT PART MPDAF: FROM NE CDR OF WETLAND NO, 48 RUN S 812118 W ALG NLY
LI 201.32 FT TO POB, TH N 40 13 15 W 69.17 FT, TH S 38 40 01 W 86.92 FT. TO NLI OF WETLAND
NO. 48, TH N 812118 E ALG NLY LI 100.11 FT TO POB
Parcel C (Wetlands):
ST. LUCIE WEST PLAT #180 OUTDOOR RESORTS AT ST LUCIE WES-PHASE 2, PLAT BOOK 57,
PAGE 35, WATER MANAGEMENT TRACT 6 (AS PER PLAT DEDICATION DATED 5-14-2007) OF
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
on
ST, LUCIE WEST PLAT #91 SANDHILL CRANE BUFFER AND WETLAND #43 (AS PER PLAT
DEDICATION DATED 11-25-97), ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
-' s
ST. LUCIE WEST PLAT #91 BUFFER ZONE TRACT #105 AND WETLAND #105 (AS PER PLAT
DEDICATION DATED 11-25-97), ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
And
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ST. LUCIE WEST PLAT #180 OUTDOOR RESORTS AT ST. LUCIE WEST PHASE 2, PLAT BOOK 57,
PAGE 35, WATER MANAGEMENT TRACT 7, (AS PER PLAT DEDICATION DATED 5-14-2007), ST.
LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
And
ST. LUCIE WEST PLAT #34, PARCEL 27, PHASE 1, CONSERVATION TRACT 48 AND BUFFER ZONE
(AS PER PLAT DEDICATION), ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
ST. LUCIE WEST PLAT #118 OUTDOOR RESORTS AT ST, LUCIE WEST PHASE, OPEN SPACE TRACT
NO, 6, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Mrs]
ST. LUCIE WEST PLAT #118 OUTDOOR RESORTS AT ST. LUCIE WEST PHASE 1, WATER
MANAGEMENT TRACT NO. 2, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
And
ST, LUCIE WEST PLAT #118 OUTDOOR RESORTS AT ST. LUCIE WEST PHASE 1, WATER
MANAGEMENT TRACT NO. 3, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
And
ST, LUCIE WEST PLAT 4118 OUTDOOR RESORTS AT ST. LUCIE WEST PHASE 1, WATER
MANAGEMENT TRACT NO. 3, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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AGENDA ITEM 2: Congressional Research Service Report on "U.S. Foreign Trade Zones:
Background and Issues for Congress"
The attached letter from Daniel Griswold with the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones
dated September 8, 2012 provides an overview of the recently released Congressional Research
Service Report on "U.S. Foreign Trade Zones: Background and Issues for Congress". As noted by
Mr. Griswold, the following highlights of the Report are valuable consideration points for U.S.
Foreign Trade Zones:
1. FTZs can attract and retain both domestic and foreign investment in manufacturing,
distribution and storage facilities.
2. Over 12% of all foreign goods entering U.S. Commerce in 2011 came through FTZs.
3. FTZs account for 320,OOOjobs nationwide including 1,871 in Miami, 780 in Jacksonville,
750 in Panama City, 646 in Tampa, 616 in Orlando, 515 in St. Petersburg, and 446 in Port
Everglades.
4. Storage facilities within FTZs can take advantage of regional trade growth (import and
export) and associated tariff and non -tariff cost -savings therein, le„ inland port.
5. There is a benefit in having commerce activity located adjacent to or within Customs
and Border Protection services. Heightened security is critical with increased Import and
export commerce.
6. There are 66 million jobs connected to FTZs worldwide.
Statement by Daniel Griswold
President, National Association of Foreign -Trade Zones
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The Congressional Research Service released a report on September 5, entitled "U.S. Foreign -
Trade Zones: Background and Issues for Congress," This report provides important and useful
information for members of Congress and policymakers in federal and state governments to
consider in structuring programs to attract and retain investment and jobs. The NAFTZ
appreciates the CRS report's valuable contribution to the ongoing consideration of the positive
role FTZs can play in U.S. competitiveness and manufacturing policy.
The authors of the CRS study have produced a report that explains both the basis for the FTZ
program in the U.S. and around the world and its benefits in clear language, while still providing
detailed analyses of key program provisions and related issues.
The report succinctly summarizes the benefits FTZs provide. Savings from tariff reduction for
manufacturing; reduced fees and other costs; increased efficiency in movement of raw
materials, components and finished products; administrative efficiencies; state and local tax
benefits; and deferral of duties — all within clear rules — help U.S. corporations maintain
efficient and competitive operations in the U.S. The availability of the FTZ program also attracts
and retains foreign and domestic investment in manufacturing, distribution and storage
facilities in the United States. These facilities help communities hold onto their manufacturing
bases and secondary service sector support systems and the jobs that go with them. American
consumers benefit from cost savings that are passed along. Federal, state, and local
governments benefit from increased revenues due to activity generated by FTZs.
The report points out that U.S. FTZ operations account for a significant share of U.S, trade. Over
12 percent of foreign goods entering U.S. commerce in 2011 came through Foreign -Trade
Zones. From 1993 to 2011, the real value of foreign inputs into FTZs increased sharply, from $27
billion to $96 billion in 1999 dollars.
The report also notes that FTZs account for over 320,000 jobs, many in the crucial
manufacturing sector. While crude oil and refined petroleum products represent the single
largest sector using FTZs, other manufacturing sectors have shown impressive growth in areas
such as automotive, consumer electronics, machinery and pharmaceuticals.
NAFTZ is particularly gratified that the report highlights the contributions the FTZ program has
made to recent successes in the international automotive industry. International automobile
manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Nissan, BMW and Toyota have experienced multi -million
dollar savings through their use of FTZs— increasing exports, boosting profitability, providing
well -paying jobs and sustaining the economies of their communities.
The report notes the important role the U.S. FTZs play in enhancing cargo security. FTZs
incorporate screening and securing measures beyond those for products imported for direct
consumption. Part of the Customs and Border Protection "activation' process includes
background checks on key employees, a review of the security of the facility, and an
assessment of the integrity of inventory controls and recordkeeping systems to a much greater
degree than in other import settings.
The report also compiles valuable information about the worldwide growth in free zones.
According to the report, the spread of technology, more sophisticated global supply chains,
container shipping, and greater understanding of the benefits of free trade zones have
"combined to explode zone use in the past 20 years." Since 1997, employment in zones
worldwide has nearly tripled, from 22.5 million to 66 million. "Free trade zones have become a
substantial part of the structure underpinning the global supply chain," the report notes.
"Together, these roughly 3,500 zones in 135 countries... form a web that frees producers from
most customs procedures and offer duty savings, thus facilitating intricate international co-
production techniques."
This impressive growth in worldwide zone use has prompted the NAFTZ to schedule a program
on zones around the world at its 40`h Annual Conference and Exposition in San Diego,
California, beginning September 10. The CRS report could not be more timely.
While the report points out that "Free trade zones around the world are similar in the way they
function to facilitate trade," they do, in fact, differ in many respects — including size, economic
development purposes and government incentives. U.S. Foreign -Trade Zones are a form of free
trade zone. But they are fundamentally different from most zone programs in other countries,
and are simply not vulnerable to the types of abuse that exist in some other locales. The focus
of U.S. zones is to rationalize Customs costs and facilitate the orderly and secure movement of
merchandise, allowing U.S.-based operations to increase their global competitiveness. Also,
unlike some other nations, the United States does not exempt zone users from income taxes.
The report notes some potential costs of FTZs to competing producers in the U.S. economy. The
NAFTZ believes these concerns are clearly and adequately addressed in the FTZ statute and
regulations, and in the fair and transparent process of considering new applications. While we
recognize CRS's responsibility to provide balanced analyses, we do not believe that any of these
items constitutes a serious threat to free market competition or provides a rationale for
modifying the FTZ program. Indeed, following the recent streamlining of the zone application
process by the Foreign -Trade Zones Board, the program is now even more accessible to U.S.
firms of all sizes. There is no valid reason for any producer to feel at a disadvantage to
companies operating within the program. Moreover, we do not see any concern that abuses
reported in non-U.S. zones are a significant danger in the United States.
The CRS report draws a justifiably optimistic conclusion: "[A]s long as international tariff and
non -tariff barriers remain, along with the need for heightened security to deal with issues such
as terrorism and money laundering, the U.S. FTZ system and other zone programs abroad are
likely to continue and even, possibly, expand." We believe that as the U.S. increasingly
integrates its economy with the global economy, new benefits of FTZ use for exports and
increasing manufacturing employment will become apparent.
NAFTZ looks forward to continuing to work with Congress, the executive branch and state and
local policymakers to address issues raised by the report, including those that signal the
unrealized potential of U.S. FTZs to enhance American competitiveness in the global economy.
We are committed to continuing to develop ideas for more effective use of this flexible tool to
promote U.S. investment and jobs through trade.
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ZONE DEVELOPMENT
The value of merchandise received by Foreign -Trade Zones (FTZs) in Florida increased 9.2%from $5.8
billion in 2009 to $6.3 billion in 2010.
Exports from Florida FTZs increased 6.8% from $1.7 billion in 2009 to $1.8 billion in 2010.
The FTZs in Florida served a total of 210 businesses, including 9 subzones, and employed 5,990 workers in 2010.
FOREIGN -TRADE ZONES AND SUBZONES
No. 25
Broward County (Port Everglades)
427
2,230,7
1,300.5
108
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No. 32
Miami
J,87,1
3 276.7
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:<` 60
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No. 42
Orlando
616
750.0
211.2
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No. 64 ':
Jacksonville.
-780
, 1,536.1
101.7
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No. 65
Panama City
750
111.6
0.0
1
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No. 79 .'
Tampa
_ 646
1,038,4
17.5
8
1
No. 135
Palm Beach County
80
2.4
2.4
1
0
No. 136 .
Brevard County (Canaveral)
33
- 68.6
0.1
9
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No. 166
Homestead (Miami)
12
0.1
0.2
1
0
NO.169
Manatee County (Port Manatee)
-200
2,2-
0.1
1
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No. 180
Miami (Wynwood)
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
No. 193.
Pinellas County (St. Petersburg).
515
48,7..
0.4
1
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No. 198
Volusia & Flagler Counties (Daytona Beach)
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
No, 213
Fort Myors
No. 215
Sebring
No. 217.
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No. 218
St. L
3t. Lucie County (Fort Pierce)
No, 241.-
Fort Lauderdale (Port. Everglades)
No. 249
Pensacola
Source: 2010 Annual Reports submitted by grantees 1
NOTE All categories Include both general purpose an
Including goods of domestic origin and foreign status,
(CBP) polls of carry.
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FTZs,
zone transfers. Cities In parentheses are U.S. Customs and Border
Protection
FLORIDA FOREIGN -TRADE ZONES
No. 25 Broward County (Port Everglades), Florida
FTZ No. 25 had 4 subzones and served 104 businesses in the GPZ. The businesses at the subzones used the zone
for duty-free receipt, storage and distribution of petroleum products. The businesses in the GPZ used the zone to
warehouse, manipulate and distribute their products, which included cosmetics, liquor, tools, auto parts and consumer
electronics, to and from Latin America and the Caribbean. During FY 2010, the value of merchandise admitted into
the Zone increased 9.6% and exports increased 7.2%.
Petroleum
25D Motiva Enterprises LLC 12
25E Cheiwon.Products Company ,x
25 (GPZ) 311
No. 32 Miami, Florida
FTZ No. 32 had 0 subzones and served 60 businesses in the GPZ. Small, medium-sized, and large companies used
the zone as an export facilitation center to warehouse and export their merchandise. During FY 2010, the value of
merchandise received into the zone declined 15.6%, whereas exports increased 13.5%.
No. 42 Orlando, Florida
FTZ No. 42 had 1 subzone and served 8 businesses in the GPZ. Mitsubishi Power Systems, the operator of subzone
42A, used the subzone to develop domestic -sourced components and streamline the supply chain management with
international sources. Magical Cruise Company was a prominent business in the GPZ that used the FTZ status to
distribute equipment for ships. The value of merchandise received into the Zone declined 7.0% and exports declined
0.9% during FY 2010.
No. 64 Jacksonville, Florida
FTZ No. 64 had 0 subzones and served 6 businesses in the GPZ. The zone was primarily used for receiving, storing
and distributing automobiles, consumer leather goods, and alcoholic beverages. The zone also filed an application to
reorganize the zone under the Alternative Site Framework in August 2010. During FY 2010, the value of merchandise
admitted into the Zone increased 28.4% and exports increased 9.4%.
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FLORIDA FOREIGN -TRADE ZONES
No. 65 Panama City, Florida
FTZ No. 65 had 1 subzone and served 0 businesses in the GPZ. The Eastern Shipbuilding Company, a shipbuilding
and marine repair company, operated subzone 65A. During FY 2010, the value of merchandise received declined by
0.2%, whereas exports remained at 0.
No. 79 Tampa, Florida
FTZ No. 79 had 1 subzone and served an additional 7businesses in the GPZ. The businesses in the GPZ used
the general cargo facilities, while jet fuel operations at three GPZ zone sites, operated by Kinder Morgan Liquids
Terminals, Motiva Enterprises, and Aircraft Service International, served numerous international carriers. The business
at the subzone imported and assembled electronic components for the domestic market. During FY 2010, the value of
merchandise received increased 14.8% and exports increased 4.8%.
Electronics LLC 306 31.1 0.00
No. 135 Palm Beach County, Florida
FTZ No. 135 had 0 subzones and served 1 business in the GPZ. The zone operator imported food materials and
exported all the goods entering the zone, taking full advantage of the zone's duty elimination benefits. The value of
merchandise admitted into the zone increased 5.9% and exports increased 4.9%during FY 2010.
No. 136 Brevard County (Canaveral), Florida
FTZ No. 136 had 0 subzones and served 9 businesses in the GPZ. The basic operations of the zone were warehousing,
repackaging, relabeling, cleaning, inspecting and distributing goods, which mostly Included jet fuel, carpets, spirits
and beer. During FY 2010, the value of merchandise received into the zone Increased substantially from $1.8 million
to $68.6 million, while exports fell by 97.0%.
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FLORIDA FOREIGN -TRADE ZONES
No. 166 Homestead, Florida
FTZ No. 166 had 0 subzones and served 1 business, NWD-USA, a manufacturer of car accessories, in the GPZ. The
firm used the zone for transshipments of foreign produced merchandise to Latin America, During FY 2010, the value
of merchandise received into the zone declined 86.3% and exports declined 45.6%.
No. 169 Manatee County (Port Manatee), Florida
FTZ No. 169 had 1 business in subzone 169A that was operated by ASO Corporation, which produced adhesive
bandages and first aid products. During FY 2010, the value of merchandise received into the zone Increased 13.4%,
while exports declined 67%.
No. 180 Miami (Wynwood), Florida
FTZ No. 180 had 0 subzones and served 0 businesses.
No. 193 Pinellas County (St. Petersburg), Florida
FTZ No. 193 had 1 business in subzone 193A that was operated by Catalent Pharma Solutions. The business used the
subzone to encapsulate pharmaceutical, nutritional and cosmetic products in soft gelatin capsules. During FY 2010,
the value of merchandise received into the zone declined 68.2% and exports from the zone declined 77.5%.
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No. 198 Volusia & Flager Counties, Florida
FTZ No. 198 had 0 subzones and served 0 businesses.
No. 213 Fort Myers, Florida
FTZ No. 213 had 0 subzones and served 1 business in the GPZ. Swissport Fueling, Inc., an airport fuel service
company, used the zone to receive, store and deliver foreign and domestic status fuel. During FY 2010, the value of
merchandise admitted into the zone declined 25.6 % and exports from the zone declined 3.2%.
213 (GPZ)
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No. 215 Sebring, Florida
FTZ No. 215 had 0 subzones and served 1 business, Sebring Airport Authority, in the GPZ that did not have any
FTZ activity.
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FLORIDA FOREIGN -TRADE ZONES
No. 217 Ocala, Florida
FTZ No. 217 had 0 subzones and served 0 businesses.
No. 218 St. Lucie County (Fort Pierce), Florida
FTZ No. 218 had 0 subzones and served 0 businesses.
No. 241 Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
FTZ No. 241 had 0 subzones and served 2 businesses, Mrtsila North America, Inc. and the newly activated Fairn and
Swanson, Inc, in the GPZ. The main products admitted, stored and forwarded from the zone included different kinds
of alcoholic beverages. Exports from the zone increased by 8.6% and the value of merchandise received into the zone
increased 6.4% during FY 2010.
No. 249 Pensacola, Florida
FTZ No. 249 had 0 subzones and served 0 businesses.
No. 250 Sanford, Florida
FTZ No. 250 had 0 subzones and served 1 business in the GPZ. Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG), an airport
fuel service company, used the GPZ for the storage and delivery of foreign and domestic -status jet fuel at Sanford
International Airport. During FY 2010, the value of merchandise received into the zone decreased 55.6% and exports
declined 65.1%.
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Northeast Florida's foreign trade zone adds 3 coui
St. Johns, Putnam and Bradfod now part of one of biggest in country.
Posted: July 18, 2012 - 7:49pm I Updated: July 19, 2012.6:52am
By David Bauerletn
Another expansion of Northeast Florida's foreign trade zone has added St. Johns, Putnam and Bradford
They join Duval, Clay, Nassau, Baker and Columbia counties in one of the country's biggest foreign trade
The U.S. Department of Commerce's expansion of the zone means companies in St. Johns, Putnam anc
to save money on federal custom duties. The fast -track approval process compares with the six to nine n
"We see it as being a real viable tool to help us recruit new businesses that are interested in exporting ar
help us achieve our goal of creating jobs," said Melissa Glasgow, director of economic development for
The Jacksonville Port Authority administers the foreign trade zone. JaxPort has been pushing to expand
for warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturers. Growth of those businesses would in turn genes
Kirk Wendland, president of St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, said the foreign trade zone benefi
economic incentives, such as the state's Qualified Target Industry tax refund program. But, he said, it is e
businesses.
davld.bauerlein@jacksonville.com, (904) 359-4581
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AGENDA ITEM 3: Airport Strategic Business and Marketing Plan Update/Airport Manager
Recruitment Update
In November of 2003, an Economic Development Strategic Plan was prepared for the St. Lucie
County International Airport by the Business and Development Center at Indian River
Community College (IRCC). The purpose of the Plan was to assess the airport for future
economic development activities including an analysis of current financial conditions,
identification of strengths and weaknesses, development of a strategic marketing plan and
preparation of a 5-Year capital improvement plan for the airport.
Based upon the analysis completed by IRCC, the following determinations were made:
1. The airport is unable to fully fund its capital improvement program without outside
financial assistance.
2. The current revenue stream does not provide sufficient funds for capital improvements.
3. The airport cannot accurately predict participatory funding by outside entities.
4. Alternative funding channels must be continually pursued.
A number of strengths were identified at the airport including: property availability; location;
infrastructure. Among the weaknesses identified through the 2003 Plan at the airport include:
ingress/egress; land use compatibility; commercial service; noise abatement; and staffing.
During this year, the Board of County Commissioners directed staff to update the 2003
Economic Development Plan through the creation of a Strategic Business and Marketing Plan.
At this time, the County is reviewing qualified consultant proposals for developing this Plan. It is
anticipated that a consulting firm will be chosen by January 2013 to complete this Update with
a development timeframe between 12 and 18 months.
In regard to the Airport Manager position currently left vacant with the departure of Todd Cox,
the County initiated a nationwide recruitment process. To date, the County has identified a
handful of qualified candidates that are involved in the final interview phases for this position
recruitment. The job description for the Manager position as part of the recruitment process
identifies the need for experience in working with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Office as well as a background in and working knowledge of FTZs.
In addition, the Strategic Business and Marketing Plan will stress a connection between airport
economic development and expansion of FTZ activities. It is planned that the new Airport
Manager will also take over administrative responsibilities for staff coordination of FTZ #218
and working directly with the FTZ's Board of Directors.