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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-03-1033J-03-842 09/23/03 s� RESOLUTION NO . s _�-1033 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CERTIFYING THAT THE PROPOSED "PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE JOBS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE ALLAPATTAH COMMUNITY IN THE CITY OF MIAMI" PROJECT TO BE DEVELOPED BY GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. ("GOODWILL"), IN THE ALLAPATTAH COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION DISTRICT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, THE CITY OF MIAMI'S FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN (1999-2004), AND ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS; URGING THE STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO APPROVE GOODWILL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICE. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 220.183, Florida Statutes, the State of Florida Community Contribution Tax Credit Program provides an incentive to encourage Florida corporations to make donations for community development projects to eligible sponsors of such projects, as defined in §220.183(2)(c) of the Florida Statute; and CITY COMUSSION MEETING OF Resolution No. WHEREAS, Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc. ("Goodwill"), wishes to become an eligible sponsor to participate in the State of Florida Community Contribution Tax Credit Program; and WHEREAS, the proposed "Partnership to Create Jobs and Economic Development in the Allapattah Community in the City of Miami" project to be developed by Goodwill is consistent with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, the City of Miami's Five Year Consolidated Plan (1999-2004), and all applicable regulations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The proposed "Partnership to Create Jobs and Economic Development in the Allapattah Community in the City of Miami" project to be developed by Goodwill is certified, as being consistent with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, the City of Miami's Five Year Consolidated Plan (1999-2004), and all applicable regulations. Page 2 of 3 MJ3-1033 Section 3. The State of Florida Office of Tourism is urged to approve Goodwill's participation in the State of Florida Community Contribution Tax Credit Program. Section 4. The City Manager is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the State of Florida's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor Y PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of September 2003. UEL A. DIAZ, MAI�J� ATTEST: PRI CILLA A. THOMPSON CITY CLERK APPROVED ATTORNEY W7551:tr:AS:BSS AND CORRECTNESS:t/ 1� If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 3 of 3 iJ3-1033 JC -lb _C -VW d'sd GOODWILL DISTRICT 1 A PROPOSED SPONSOR PROJE( commissioner Gonzalez Please mail this Project Outline, Checklist and attachments to: Sart Von Hod' - Executive Office of the Governor Office of Tourism, 'trade and Economic Development The Capitol; Suite 2001 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001 PRONE: 850/487-2558; Pax: 850/487-3014 Fr -MAIL: "MMT. DOIMOFF@YFLOIRMA. COM" NAME OF AGENCY: Goodwill Industries of South Florida. Inc • Partnership To Create Jobs And Economic Development In NAME OF PROJECT* The Allapattah Community In The City Of Miami CONTACT PERSON: Beatriz Anazco TITLE: Vice President of Finance UAMINGADDRESB, 2121 N.W. 21st Street Miami, Miami -Dade County. Florida 33142 PHONE: (305) 326-4123 FAS: (305) 544-fiS83 E-MAIL: BAnazco@GoodwillMiami.ore TYPE OF PROPOSED PROJECT: . R Provide, construct, improve or substantially rehabilitate: Housiag; Commercial resources and facilities; Industrial resources and facilities; or Public resources and facilities. X Improve entsepreneurisl & job dCvelopment opportunities for low-income persons. Increase access to high-speed broadband capability in rural communities With enterprisie zones finclndiag improvements to communication assets. PROJECT LOCATION: X Florida Enterprise Zone Front Porch Community Housing for Lose -Income Persona (Nnterprise Zone location Noosing, for Low-Ineome Persons (con Enterprise Zone location) ij3—J033 5tr-16-2003 12.32 GUUDWILL 3053264172 P. 0--L/09 IFR0JECT PROPOSAL CHLOKLIST I. SPONSOR ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTATION The sponsor must submit documentation of eligibility (if -available): a copy of the organization's Articles of Incorporation, Articles of a copy of the organization's By -Laws, or Incorporation a copy of Division of Corporation's Registration Certificate, or a copy of the Internal Revenue Service eligibility letter, or $y -Laws or other documentation of sponsor eligibility. x Dept. of State Leiter These items should include effective dates and all appropriate signatures. IRS Letter Other II. PROJECT NARRATIVE The sponsor must submit a project narrative (usually 1— 2 pages, although any length is acceptable) that briefly and clearly: A. Describes the eligible project; x B. Lists the types of donations sought; x C. Identifies the uses for donations; x D. Estimates the total project cost; x E. Estimates the number of jobs (if applicable); and x F. Estimates the completion date of the project. x M. DOCUMENTATION OF AREA. ELIGIBILITY The sponsor of a "community development" project must submit x documentation that the proposed project is located within a state EZDA Letter designated Enterprise Zone or Front Porch Community (a letter from an EZDA Coordinator or Front Porch Community Liaison or Front Porch Letter a map with project location highlighted will be acceptable). x Please note: projects designed to provide housing for low-income M12p persons are not required to be located within an Enterprise Zone. Housing: Not Applicable IV. LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION The sponsor must submit a certified copy of a resolution from a local government (where the project is located) stating that the x proposed project is "consistent with local plans and regulations Resolution (including comprehensive plans)". k.1WV% eatcp. - F.— =rprg9"A- °J3-1033 s6r'-16-2003 ic+� � South Florida Regional Planning Council April 9, 2003 war Mr. William J. Day, Jr., Regional Director U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, Atlanta Regional Office 401 West Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1820 Atlanta, GA 303308-3510 Dear Mr. Day: I_ The South Florida Regional Planning Council is pleased to support the application of Goodwill Industries of South Florida to -the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, for funding of an expansion of GoodwU's main plant serving to provide rehabilitation, training and employment to poor and unemployed people with disabilities. This project proposes to address issues specifically outlined in the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy namely the high unemployment rate in Miami -Dade County ('7.7%) as compared to the State of Florida (5.596) and notionally (5.696), the creation of jobs in particular those jobs benefiting unemployed populations of people with disabilities, and the location of the project in Allapattah, Florida, a federally designated Empowerment Zone and State of Florida Enterprise Zone. Since 1994, the South Florida Regional Planning Council has been designated as an Economic Development District (EDD). The Opa-Locka Community Development Corporation is included in the geographic area covered by the EDD and the proposed project is Consistent with, the currently adopted Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the EDD. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Natalie R. Schneider, Senior Planner, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Carolyn A. Ze Executive Director CAD/kc cc. Michael Langton 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, Florida 33021 Broward (954) 985-4418, State (800}988-4416 SunCom 473.4416, FAX (964) 985-4417, Sun Com FAX 473.4417 email: sfadmin®atrpc.corn, website: www.sflpc.00m PA -1033 =r -lb -40W 1d; -5d lauUI)W ILL 3053264172 P.05/09 THE CG CITY CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM The Community Contribution Tax Credit Program (CCTCP) provides an incentive (50% tax credit) to encourage Florida corporations to make donations toward community development and low income housing projects. The tax credit is easy for a business to receive. Corporations located anywhere in Florida that make donations to approved community development projects may receive a tax credit equal to 50 percent of the value of the donation. Businesses may take the credit on Florida corporate income tax, franchise tax, or insurance premium tax. Before making a donation, please be sure it will qualify. A list of eligible organizations is available from the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED). To receive approval, a business donating to an eligible sponsor need only file a request form with OTTED_ In order to claim the tax'credit, simply attach proof of the approved donation when you file your state tax return. More details on the approval process are contained on page 4. Non-profit organizations and units of state and local governments may apply to become eligible sponsors and solicit donations under the program. Eligibility requirements are listed on page 2. This summary is based on Florida Statutes(sections 220.183 and 624.5105) and Florida Administrative Code (Rule 8E-17). Readers are advised to consult thcse references for additional details. FOR FURTHER IlWORMATTON, PLEASE CONTACT: Burt C. Von Hoff EXECMVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TIe CAPrrOL SUITE 2001 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0001 Phone: (850) 487-2568 Fax: (850) 487-3014 vonhofb@eog.state.fl.us =r—lb—GFaw lG= 3.3 ULJUllW I LL 3053264172 P.06/09 sow To sEcoME AN APPROVED SP0NSQR ,. To Qualify As A Sponsor, Your Organization Is Required To Meet The Following Criteria: ■ Be one of the following - Community Action Program Community Development Corporation Neighborhood Housing Services Corporation Local Housing Authority Community Redevelopment Agency Historic Preservation District Agency or Organization Donal Workforce Development Board (formerly Private Industry Council) Direct -Support Organization (DSO) Enterprise Zone Development Agency Non-profit corporation affiliated with economic/community development efforts Unit of Local Government Unit of State Government School Board ■ Sponsor a project to construct, improve, or substantially rehabilitate housing, commercial, industrial, or public facilities, or to promote entrepreneurial or job development opportunities for low-income persons. ■ Sponsor an eligible project in an area designated as a Florida Enterprise Zone. A project designed to construct or rehabilitate housing for low-income persons does not have to be located in an Enterprise Zone. The following is a list of Florida Enterprise Zones: (Please see page 3) ij3-1033 =r -1b -cow id; -10 UUUllW I LL z FLORIDA ENTERPRISE ZONES. 3053264172 P.07/09 AREAS LOCATED w1TSIN TAESE CrTIES OR COUNTIEs ARE DESIGNATED AS ENTERPRISE ZONES: Bradenton Century Chipley/Washington County Daytona Beach DeFuniak Springs Dixie County- Everglades ountyEverglades City Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Ft. Myers/Lee County Ft. Pierce Franklin County Freeport Gainesville Gulf County Irnmokalee (Collier County) Jackson County Jacksonville Metropolitan Dade County Milton/Santa Rosa County Oak Hill Orange County Pahokee Palm Beach County Palmetto/Manatee County St. Marks St. Petersburg Sebring/Highlands County Tampa Taylor County Wakulla County * A project designed to construct or rehabilitate housing for low-income persons does not have to located in an Enterprise Zone. TO BECOME A SPONSOR, YOUR ORGANIZATION MUST SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPmL74T WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: ■ A copy of your organisation's articles of incorporation, by-laws, or other documentation establishing eligibility as a sponsor. ■ A project narrative describing the eligible activity and listing the types) of contnbutions to be sought and their intended use. ■ Documentation that the pmject is located in an Enterprise Zone. This can be a map or a letter form the local EZDA (not required if your agency is providing housing for low- income persons). ■ A resolution from the local government (where the project is located) stating that the project is consistent with local plans and regulations (including comprehensive plans). Once your agency has received written approval from OTTER, you may begin accepting eligible contributions. Project approval expires on June 30 of each year. A sponsor must be recertified for each subsequent year to continue to be eligible to accept contributions. 93-1033 xr-to-Gneu to • as UUULW 1 LL JAM 2 1722 F,, eVey HOW TO BECOME AN APPROVED DONOR WHo Is ELICIi3I.E? Any corporation paying Florida corporate income tax, franchise tax or bsmance premium tax is eligible to receive a tax credit equal to 50 percent of the value of donations to approved community development projects. Corporations must earn more than $5,000 to take advantage of the credit. WHAT IS AN ELIGIBLE CONTRIBUTION? Cash, property, and goods donated to approved sponsors are eligible for the credit Dues and services are not eligible donations. A list of all approved sponsors is available from the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development An organization must be approved as a Community Contribution Tax Credit Sponsor before it receives a donation eligible for this tax credit. How MUCH CREDIT CAN A BUSINESS REcEm? A business is eligible to receive credits of up to $200,000 per tax year. Unused credits may be carried over for up to 5 years. There are 5 million dollars in state tax credits available each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). To CLAIM A 50 PERCENT TAX CREDIT YOUR BUSINESS NEED TO Do THE FOLLOWING: 1. Contact OTTED to ensure the contribution qualifies for a tax credit and there are tax credits available. 2. Send a completed Application for a Conmrunb Contribution Tax Credit (Form 8E-17TCA#01) to OTTED, with the following attachments: ■ A copy of the check, invoice(s), or deed and appraisal; ■ A copy of the sponsor's approval or recertification letter. ■ Proof that the donation was received by the sponsor. 3. Submit a copy of the approved Atiokcation for a Community (form 8E-17TCA#O 1) and the donation approval letter when you file your Florida Corporate Income Tax Return_ 4 H.1W0PDKt'rCPFACDX is3-1033 �f 0 EFFECTIVE January 1, 2002 What is the program? What are t&e advantages? What are the 11mitadons? How do I receive the credit? ENTERPRISE ZONE JOBS TAX CREDIT (Corporate Income Tax) Section 220.181, Florida Statures - Allows businesses located in an enterprise zone who pay corporate income tax, and creato a now full -tint job, a corporate Income tax credit for the wages paid to new employees (in a fall -time job) who have bout employed by the business for at least 3 months and aro residents of a Florida enterprise zone (or arc Welfare Transition Program participants or a resident of a "Rural Conary" for businesses located wllbin a "Rural Enterprise Zane'). • This incentive provides it credit of 20% of wages paid to new eligible employees who am residents of a Florida eoterpriso zone. if 2WA or mate of the permanent, full-time emplayeat aro realdealt of a Florida enterprise nine, the credit is 3056. "Rural Exletprise Zones" Businesses located within a "Rural $Z" will receive a credit of 30% paid to new eligible employees (ice a tall time jab) who are residents of a "Rural Courtly'. If 20% of mare of tete perme art% full-time employees are residents of a zone, the credit is 45%. A five-year carry -forward provision is available for unused postiorta of peat credits. • Firms most nam more than $5,000 to take advantage of the credit. The Federal tax burden may increase since state tox liability is reduced. The amount of the credit also must be added back to Florida taxable income. • This credit is not available if the Credit Against Sales Tax for rob Creation is takon, Porro F-11562, wbicb requires a list of names and addresses of eligible cnvoyeoa, must be certified by an Enterprise Zone Coordiaamr and submitted with the business' corporate income tax rotum. ENTERPRISE ZONE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT (Corporate Income Tax) Section 220.182, Florida Statutes • Now or expanded businesses located in an enterprise zone are allowed a credit on Florida corporate income tax equal to 46% of ad valormtr saxes paid an the new or improved property (the assessment rate varies by county). - Any unused portion of the credit may be carried forward far five years. The credit an be claimed for five years, up to a maximum of $50,000 annually, 1( 20% or mote employees am enterprise none residents; otherwise the credit is limited to 525,000 annually. - Firms must earn more then $5,000 to take advantage of the credit, - Tbo Federal tax burden may increase, since state tax Debility is aduced. Tito amount of the credit must also be added back to Florida taxable income. - Businesses trust file Form DR456 with the county property appraises before April 1 of the fust year in wbich the new or expended property is subject to assessment. A Zone Coordinator will certify, Form F-11582 and provide copies to the Department of Itaveoue. Fit= must include copies of mceipts for applicable ad valorem taxes paid with tax returns and Form F -I 1 S8Z COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM (Corporate Income Tax or Sales Tax Refund) Section 220.183, Florida Statutes -Allows businows anywhere in Florida a 50% credit on Florida corporate income rax, insurance premium tax, or sales tax reihnd for doodions to local community development projects. Donsdoeu nett be made to an eligible sponsor conducting an approved community development project. The annual amount of credit graniod is limited to $200,000 per firm and S 10,000,000 for the state. . For each dollar donated, businesses may receive a 55.5 -octet reduction in Florida tax liability (50 cents fEom the credit, 5.5 oxats from the deductibility of the dotuuim). The dandoa may also be deducted from Federal taxable income. • A five-year carry -forward provision is available for any unused portion of the corporate income tax vast (ala tax mAuxis am avallablo for up to three years alter the first sales lax refund application is submitted). - IRS arks for the valuation of donated goods may "in depreciation mcapturo; therefore, thededuction may be decressod. • By reducing the state tax liability, state rotes deducted from federal income am decreased; therefore„ the federal tax burden moy increase. The sponsor submits a proposal to O.T.T.E.D. for epptnval and solicits donations from businesses. Businesses filo form W 17TCA001 with O.T T.E.D. Once the donation is approved, a copy of the approval letter a= be submited with Uva state tax return or application for a ad= tax mfwtd (Form DR269) Project proposals must be recertified on an ammat basis. (20 u N 17 ,�5z-- 13ot I Sep 16 03 11:32a Commissioner Gonzalez Off 3052505456 uwuwaci 3053264122 Goodwill Industries of South Florida. Inc. is applying to the State of Florida (Statutes Goodwill IndnsWes of S oath Florida. Inc. is applying to the State of Florida (Statutes sections 220.183 and 624.5102) -to be a sporawr ind soiieit donations reader the ComummW Cottdrtbndon 'fax Credit PragnwL The program provides sen incentive (5ti% tax credit) to encourage Florida cocpondio= to maim Baas toward commwuty development T,he; application requires a local government resolution stating that the proposed project is consistent with local plans and rcgolations including cvmprehetmive prang. Goodwill Industries p roposes a S i 3.4 m illion p tarn t o c reate j obs in the community o f Aliapattah in the City of Miami to employ individuals that have disabilities or special needs that are poor, unemployed and *my living off public funds and charity. The plan involves Goodwill's successful approach of attracting mamfacnain- and service contracts, which crMc eomnumvial activity that can serve to accomplish the plan. GoodwM's approach wM involve creating jobs that will provide earnings to people dinar also will receive training amd se mces to allow their transition to cormmunity employment - thus nuiltiplying the number of people served, dollars of payroll and new federal taxes created. The pian addresses the high unemployment rate in Miami -Dade Cotmty in the Comprehensive Economic Development St=agy, administered by the South Florida P.4onal Pluming Council. P. P. 02/e2 TOTAL P.02 93-1033