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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.
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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)".
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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
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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
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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)
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FLORIDA ENTERPRISE ZONES.
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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.
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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_
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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.
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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.
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