Res 25-98 RESOLUTION NO. 25-98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE URBAN JOB TAX
CREDIT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 212.097,
FLORIDA STATUTES (THE "ACT"); PERMITTING LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS AND COUNTIES TO APPLY FOR AREA
DESIGNATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
W~EREAS, it is the intent of the Legislature to
encourage the provision of meaningful employment opportunities
that will improve the quality of life of those employed, and to
encourage economic expansion of new and existing businesses in
urban high-crime areas of this State; and
Wq4EREAS, upon an affirmative showing by a business to
the satisfaction of the Department of Revenue that the
requirements of this section of the Florida Statutes have been
met, the business shall be allowed a credit against the tax
remitted under the chapter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, finds that a high-crime area exists within its
municipal boundaries, or in both the County and other
municipalities, and that this area chronically exhibits extreme
and unacceptable levels of poverty, unemployment, physical
deterioration, and economic disinvestment.
Section 2: The City Commission determines that the
rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment, or a combination
thereof, of such a high-crime area is necessary in the interest
of the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of such
county or municipality, or such county and one or more
municipalities.
Section 3: The City Commission determines that the
revitalization of such a high-crime area can occur if the public
sector and the private sector can be induced to invest their own
resources in productive enterprises that build or rebuild the
economic vitality of the area.
Section 4: The City Commission endorses the Urban Job
Tax Credit Program enacted under Section 212.097 of the Florida
'Statutes.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon adoption.
P~SED ~ ~OPTED in regular session on this 7th day
of ~ril, 1998.
City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER ~'~
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #~ - REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 7, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 25-98 ENDORSING THE URBAN JOB TAX CREDIT
PROGRAM
DATE: APRIL 3, 1998
The State of Florida has enacted the Urban Job Tax Credit Program
as established at F.S. 212.097. The purpose of the program is to
encourage the creation of employment opportunities and economic
expansion in urban high crime areas through the provision of tax
credits for eligible businesses located within fifteen (15)
designated Urban Areas.
We want to apply for one of the Urban Area designations under a
joint application, with Palm Beach County serving as the lead
agency. The area in Delray Beach recommended for inclusion is
bounded by Congress Avenue (from S.W. 10th Street north to Lake
Ida Road), West Atlantic Avenue south to S.W. 10th Street, and
east to S.W. 4th Avenue (map attached).
In order to participate, the Commission is asked to approve
Resolution No. 25-98 endorsing the Urban Job Tax Credit Program,
and authorize staff to jointly apply with Palm Beach County for
an Urban Area designation.
Approval is recommended.
ref:agmemo7
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 1, 1998
TO: David Harden, City Manager / /,,~.~
FROM: Lula Butler, Director, Community Improvement
RE: Resolution No. 25-98 Sup.~ortin_~ the Urban Job Tax Credit Pro~_ram
ITEM BEFORE THE COMMISSION:
A request for City Commission approval of Resolution No. 25-98 supporting the Urban Job Tax
Credit Program established under Florida State Statute Chapter 212.097 (the "Act") and
authorize the City to apply for a designation under a joint application with Palm Beach County.
BACKGROUND:
The Urban Job Tax Credit Program was enacted to encourage the creation of new jobs,
improve the quality of life of those employed and to promote expansion of new and existing
businesses in high-crime areas of Florida. To achieve these objectives, the State will provide
tax credits to eligible businesses located within 15 designated Urban Areas. Palm Beach
County has agreed to be the lead agency, competing for one of the Urban Area designations in
cooperation with four municipalities. The Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development
(OTTED) will be the State agency having the administration and general oversight of this
program. The formal application is due into their office prior to 5:00PM Thursday, April 30,
1998.
The agency will be looking at the proposed geographic areas for the highest:
· arrest rates for such crimes as drug sale and possession, prostitution, vandalism and civil
disturbances;
· reported crime volume and rate of specific property crimes such as business and residential
burglary, motor vehicle theft, and vandalism;
· percentage of reported index crimes that are violent in nature;
· overall index crime volume for the area and overall index crime rate for the geographic area.
The application will identify local support for the nominated area such as:
· Community policing and crime reduction programs;
· Local and private resources committed to the area;
· Revitalization or beautification programs;
· Commitments from the governing body to enact local incentives;
· Business development program; and
· Job training/welfare reform programs.
Eligible business will be able to apply for tax credits that will range between $500 to $1,500 per
employee, depending on the number of employees per business, once during a 12-month
period.
The City is recommending the area bounded by Congress Avenue (north to Lake Ida Road and
south to 10th Street), West Atlantic Avenue to 10th Street, east to SW 4th Avenue. (see
attached map). Relevant crime data has been provided by the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 25-98 supporting the Urban Job Tax Credit
Program and authorize staff joint participation with Palm Beach County for an Urban Area
designation under this program.
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Date: Agenda Item No. ~. ~ ·
AGENDA REQUEST
Agenda requ¢st to be plac¢~t on:
X Regular __ Special __ Workshop __ Consent
When: 6/7/98
Description of Agenda Item:
Resolution 25-98 Supporting the Urban Job Tax Credit Program
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Ordinanc ,~esolution Requiredi) ~ei' ;7 No Draft
Recommendation: a p p r o v a 1
Department Head Signature:!
City_ Attorney Review/Recommendation (if applicable)
Budget Director Review (required on all items involving expenditure of funds):
Funding Available: Yes / No
Funding Alternatives: (if applicable)
Account # & Description:
Account Balance:
City Manager Review:
Approved for agenda:~S / No
Hold Until: cJ
Agenda Coordinator Review:
Received:
Action: Approved / Disapproved 1/17/96
RESOLUTION NO. 25-98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA ENDORSING THE URBAN JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED BY
SECTION 212.097, FLORIDA STATUTES (THE "ACT"), PERMITTING LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS AND COUNTIES TO APPLY FOR AREA DESIGNATIONS.
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Legislature to encourage the provision of meaningful
employment opportunities that will improve the quality of life of those employed, and to encourage
economic expansion of new and existing businesses in urban high-crime areas of this State, and
WHEREAS, upon an affirmative showing by a business to the satisfaction of the Department of
Revenue that the requirements of this section of the Florida State Statutes have been met, the business
shall be allowed a credit against the tax remitted under the chapter,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida
as follows:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida finds that a high-crime
area exists within its municipal boundaries, or in both the County and other municipalities, and that this
area chronically exhibits extreme and unacceptable levels of poverty, unemployment, physical
deterioration, and economic disinvestment,
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida determines that the
rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of such a high-crime area is
necessary in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of such county or municipality,
or such county and one or more municipalities,
Section 3. The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida determines that the
revitalization of such a high-crime area can occur if the public sector and the private sector can be
induced to invest their own resources in productive enterprises that build or rebuild the economic vitality
of the area.
Section 4. The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida endorses the Urban Job
Tax Credit Program enacted under Section 212.097 of the Florida State Statutes.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and adopted at the regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida
on this day of ,1998.
Mayor, City of Delray Beach, Florida
ATTEST:
City Clerk