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2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VI - Gulf Coast Economic Corridor (Ss. 288.80-288.8018) › 288.8012 - Definitions.

288.8012 Definitions.—As used in ss. 288.8011-288.8018, the term:
(1) “Awardee” means a person, organization, or local government granted an award of funds as authorized in s. 288.8017 for a project or program.
(2) “Department” means the Department of Economic Opportunity.
(3) “Disproportionately affected county” means Bay County, Escambia County, Franklin County, Gulf County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Walton County, or Wakulla County.
(4) “Settlement agreement” means the agreement entitled “Settlement Agreement Between the Gulf States and the BP Entities with Respect to Economic and Other Claims Arising from the Deepwater Horizon Incident,” which was entered into on October 5, 2015, in the case styled In re: Oil Spill by the Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in the Gulf of Mexico, on April 20, 2010, MDL 2179 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
History.—s. 53, ch. 2013-39; s. 2, ch. 2017-63.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VI - Gulf Coast Economic Corridor (Ss. 288.80-288.8018) › 288.80125 - Triumph Gulf Coast Trust Fund.

288.80125 Triumph Gulf Coast Trust Fund.—
(1) The Triumph Gulf Coast Trust Fund is created within the department. The trust fund is established as a depository for funds transferred, as set forth in s. 288.8013, from the General Revenue Fund pursuant to the “Settlement Agreement Between the Gulf States and the BP Entities with Respect to Economic and Other Claims Arising from the Deepwater Horizon Incident,” which was entered into on October 5, 2015, in the case styled In re: Oil Spill by the Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in the Gulf of Mexico, on April 20, 2010, MDL 2179 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The trust fund is exempt from the general revenue service charge provided in s. 215.20.
(2) Funds from the trust fund shall be used for the purposes described in ss. 288.8011-288.8018.
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(3) For the 2023-2024 fiscal year, funds shall be used for the Rebuild Florida Revolving Loan Fund program to provide assistance to businesses impacted by Hurricane Michael as provided in the General Appropriations Act. This subsection expires July 1, 2024.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2017-64; s. 92, ch. 2020-114; s. 2, ch. 2021-4; s. 52, ch. 2021-37; s. 73, ch. 2022-157; s. 63, ch. 2023-240.
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Note.—Section 63, ch. 2023-240, amended subsection (3) “[i]n order to implement section 185 of the 2023-2024 General Appropriations Act.”
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VI - Gulf Coast Economic Corridor (Ss. 288.80-288.8018) › 288.8015 - Board of directors; powers.

288.8015 Board of directors; powers.—In addition to the powers and duties prescribed in chapter 617 and the articles and bylaws adopted in compliance with that chapter, the board of directors may:
(1) Make and enter into contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient for the exercise of its powers and functions.
(2) Make expenditures including any necessary administrative expenditure consistent with its powers.
(3) Adopt, use, and alter a common corporate seal. Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 617 to the contrary, this seal is not required to contain the words “corporation not for profit.”
(4) Adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws, not inconsistent with the powers granted to it or the articles of incorporation, for the administration of the activities of Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., and the exercise of its corporate powers.
(5) Use the state seal, notwithstanding the provisions of s. 15.03, when appropriate, for standard corporate identity applications. Use of the state seal is not intended to replace use of a corporate seal as provided in this section.
Under no circumstances may the credit of the State of Florida be pledged on behalf of Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc.
History.—s. 56, ch. 2013-39; s. 5, ch. 2017-63.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VI - Gulf Coast Economic Corridor (Ss. 288.80-288.8018) › 288.8016 - Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc.; duties.

288.8016 Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc.; duties.—Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., shall have the following duties:
(1) Manage responsibly and prudently all funds received, and ensure that the use of such funds is in accordance with all applicable laws, bylaws, or contractual requirements.
(2) Administer the program created under this act.
(3) Monitor, review, and annually evaluate awardees and their projects or programs to determine whether an award should be continued, terminated, reduced, or increased.
(4) Operate in a transparent manner, providing public access to information, notice of meetings, awards, and the status of projects and programs. To this end, Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., shall maintain a website that provides public access to this information. At least 14 calendar days before approving an award pursuant to s. 288.8017, Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., shall publish on the website a summary of the project or program and indicate its intent to approve the award.
History.—s. 57, ch. 2013-39; s. 6, ch. 2017-63.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VI - Gulf Coast Economic Corridor (Ss. 288.80-288.8018) › 288.8018 - Gulf Coast audits.

288.8018 Gulf Coast audits.—
(1) The scope of a financial audit conducted pursuant to s. 218.39 shall include funds related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill for any year in which a local government entity receives or expends funds related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, including any funds under s. 288.8017 or under 33 U.S.C. s. 1321(t). The scope of review for these funds shall include, but is not limited to, compliance with state and federal laws related to the receipt and expenditure of these funds.
(2) Every 2 years, the Auditor General shall conduct an operational audit, as defined in s. 11.45, of a local government entity’s funds related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill to evaluate the local government entity’s performance in administering laws, policies, and procedures governing the expenditure of funds related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in an efficient and effective manner. The scope of review shall include, but is not limited to, evaluating internal controls, internal audit functions, reporting and performance requirements required for use of the funds, and compliance with state and federal law. The audit shall include any funds the local government entity receives or expends related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, including any funds under s. 288.8017 or under 33 U.S.C. s. 1321(t).
(3) In addition to the rules of the Auditor General adopted under s. 11.45(8), the Auditor General shall adopt rules for the form and conduct of all financial audits performed by independent certified public accountants and for audits of local government entities conducted under this section for funds received under 33 U.S.C. s. 1321(t). Such rules shall take into account the rules for such audits set forth by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to 33 U.S.C s. 1321(t).
(4) The Auditor General may report findings to the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States in addition to the reporting requirements under state law.
History.—s. 59, ch. 2013-39.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VII - International Affairs (Ss. 288.816-288.860) › 288.8165 - Citizen support organizations.

288.8165 Citizen support organizations.—
(1) CITIZEN SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS.—The Department of State may authorize the establishment of citizen support organizations to provide assistance, funding, and promotional support for the intergovernmental programs of the department. For the purposes of this section, “citizen support organization” means an organization which:
(a) Is a Florida corporation not for profit incorporated under chapter 617 and approved by the Department of State.
(b) Is organized and operated to conduct programs and activities; raise funds; request and receive grants, gifts, and bequests of money; acquire, receive, hold, invest, and administer, in its own name, securities, funds, or real or personal property; and make expenditures for the benefit of the intergovernmental programs of the department; except that such organization may not receive funds from the department by grant or gift unless specifically authorized by the Legislature. If the citizen support organization by contract provides fiscal and administrative services to the department for a grant or program that benefits the intergovernmental programs of the department, the organization may be reimbursed or compensated for such services by the department if the services are a direct benefit to the intergovernmental programs of the department.
(c) The department has determined to be consistent with the goals of the intergovernmental programs of the department and in the best interests of the state.
(d) Is approved in writing by the department to operate for the benefit of the intergovernmental programs of the department. Such approval must be stated in a letter of agreement from the Secretary of State.
(2) USE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND PROPERTY.—
(a) The department may permit a citizen support organization to use department property, facilities, and personnel free of charge. A citizen support organization may use department property, facilities, and personnel if such use is consistent with the approved purpose of that citizen support organization and if such use does not unreasonably interfere with the general public’s use of department property, facilities, and personnel for established purposes.
(b) The department may prescribe conditions upon the use by a citizen support organization of department property, facilities, or personnel.
(c) The department may not permit the use of any property, facilities, or personnel of the state by a citizen support organization that does not provide equal membership and employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or age.
(3) ANNUAL AUDIT.—Each citizen support organization shall provide for an annual financial audit in accordance with s. 215.981.
(4) FUTURE REPEAL.—This section is repealed October 1, 2025, unless reviewed and saved from repeal by the Legislature.
History.—s. 4, ch. 2020-93.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VII - International Affairs (Ss. 288.816-288.860) › 288.826 - Florida International Trade and Promotion Trust Fund.

288.826 Florida International Trade and Promotion Trust Fund.—There is hereby established in the State Treasury the Florida International Trade and Promotion Trust Fund. The moneys deposited into this trust fund shall be administered by the department for the operation of the direct-support organization created pursuant to s. 288.012 and for the operation of Florida international offices under s. 288.012.
History.—s. 91, ch. 90-132; s. 114, ch. 90-201; s. 55, ch. 91-5; s. 26, ch. 91-201; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 16, ch. 92-299; s. 13, ch. 95-430; s. 79, ch. 96-320; s. 185, ch. 2011-142; s. 76, ch. 2023-173.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VII - International Affairs (Ss. 288.816-288.860) › 288.852 - Legislative purpose.

288.852 Legislative purpose.—It is the purpose of this act to assist in strengthening international sanctions against the government of Fidel Castro and his regime in the Republic of Cuba, encouraging the holding of free and fair elections, providing a policy framework for the United States and Florida to support a transition government and a democratically elected government in Cuba, and protecting the rights of Floridians who own claims to confiscated property abroad.
History.—s. 2, ch. 96-188.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VII - International Affairs (Ss. 288.816-288.860) › 288.855 - Export or sale for export to foreign countries in violation of federal law prohibited.

288.855 Export or sale for export to foreign countries in violation of federal law prohibited.—No person, corporation, company, or other entity shall export or make a sale intended for export to a foreign country of any goods, products, or services in violation of any federal law. Except as prohibited by the preceding sentence, no person, corporation, company, or other entity, by contract or otherwise, shall prohibit, restrict, or restrain the exportation or a sale intended for exportation from the state to a foreign country of any goods, products, or services.
History.—s. 5, ch. 96-188.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VIII - Capital Development (Ss. 288.9602-288.9619) › 288.9608 - Creation and funding of the Energy, Technology, and Economic Development Guaranty Fund.

288.9608 Creation and funding of the Energy, Technology, and Economic Development Guaranty Fund.—
(1) The corporation shall establish an account known as the Energy, Technology, and Economic Development Guaranty Fund. The corporation may deposit moneys or other cash equivalents into the fund and maintain a balance in the fund, from general revenue funds of the state as are authorized for that purpose or any other designated funding sources not inconsistent with state law.
(2) If the corporation determines that the moneys in the guaranty agreement fund are not sufficient to meet the obligations of the guaranty agreement fund, the corporation is authorized to use the necessary amount of any available moneys that it may have which are not needed for, then or in the foreseeable future, or committed to other authorized functions and purposes of the corporation. Any such moneys so used may be reimbursed out of the guaranty agreement fund if and when there are moneys therein available for the purpose.
(3) The determination of when additional moneys will be needed for the guaranty agreement fund, the amounts that will be needed, and the availability or unavailability of other moneys shall be made solely by the corporation in the exercise of its discretion.
History.—ss. 32, 62, ch. 93-187; s. 1, ch. 93-402; s. 234, ch. 95-148; s. 104, ch. 96-320; s. 8, ch. 2010-139.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VIII - Capital Development (Ss. 288.9602-288.9619) › 288.9609 - Bonds as legal investments.

288.9609 Bonds as legal investments.—All banks, trust companies, bankers, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking and investment business; all insurance companies, insurance associations, and other persons carrying on an insurance business; and all executors, administrators, curators, trustees, and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys, or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or other obligations issued by the corporation. Such bonds and obligations shall be authorized security for all public deposits. It is the purpose of this section to authorize all persons, political subdivisions, and officers, public and private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them for the purchase of any such bonds or other obligations. Nothing contained in this section with regard to legal investments shall be construed as relieving any person of any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities.
History.—ss. 33, 62, ch. 93-187; s. 1, ch. 93-402; s. 9, ch. 2010-139.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VIII - Capital Development (Ss. 288.9602-288.9619) › 288.9610 - Annual reports of Florida Development Finance Corporation.

288.9610 Annual reports of Florida Development Finance Corporation.—On or before 90 days after the close of the Florida Development Finance Corporation’s fiscal year, the corporation shall submit to the Governor, the Legislature, the Auditor General, the Department of Economic Opportunity, and the governing body of each public entity for which the corporation issues revenue bonds pursuant to s. 288.9606 or with which it has entered into an interlocal agreement a complete and detailed report setting forth:
(1) The results of any audit conducted under s. 11.45.
(2) The activities, operations, and accomplishments of the Florida Development Finance Corporation, including the number of businesses assisted by the corporation.
(3) Its assets, liabilities, income, and operating expenses at the end of its most recent fiscal year, including a description of all of its outstanding revenue bonds.
History.—ss. 34, 62, ch. 93-187; s. 1, ch. 93-402; s. 39, ch. 2002-1; s. 46, ch. 2004-305; s. 74, ch. 2010-102; s. 10, ch. 2010-139; s. 8, ch. 2020-30.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VIII - Capital Development (Ss. 288.9602-288.9619) › 288.9614 - Authorized programs.

288.9614 Authorized programs.—The department may take any action that it deems necessary to achieve the purposes of this act in partnership with private enterprises, public agencies, and other organizations, including, but not limited to, efforts to address the long-term debt needs of small-sized and medium-sized firms, to address the needs of microenterprises, to expand availability of venture capital, and to increase international trade and export finance opportunities for firms critical to achieving the purposes of this act.
History.—s. 38, ch. 93-187; s. 108, ch. 96-320; s. 41, ch. 97-278; s. 42, ch. 99-251; s. 95, ch. 2023-173.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part VIII - Capital Development (Ss. 288.9602-288.9619) › 288.9619 - Conflicts of interest.

288.9619 Conflicts of interest.—If any director has a direct or indirect interest associated with any party to an application on which the corporation has taken or will take action in exercising its power for the issuance of revenue bonds or other evidences of indebtedness, such interest must be publicly disclosed to the corporation and set forth in the minutes of the corporation. The director who has such interest may not participate in any action by the corporation with respect to such party and application.
History.—s. 9, ch. 2020-30; s. 17, ch. 2021-51.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part IX - Capital Formation (Ss. 288.9621-288.9627) › 288.9621 - Short title.

288.9621 Short title.—Sections 288.9621-288.96255 may be cited as the “Florida Capital Formation Act.”
History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-189; s. 2, ch. 2018-139.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part IX - Capital Formation (Ss. 288.9621-288.9627) › 288.9622 - Findings and intent.

288.9622 Findings and intent.—
(1) The Legislature finds and declares that there is a need to increase the availability of seed capital and early stage investment capital for emerging companies in the state, including, without limitation, businesses in life sciences, information technology, advanced manufacturing processes, aviation and aerospace, and homeland security and defense, as well as other industries of strategic importance to this state.
(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that ss. 288.9621-288.96255 serve to mobilize private investment in a broad variety of partnerships in diversified industries and geographies; retain private sector investment criteria focused on rate of return; allow the Institute for Commercialization of Florida Technology to use highly qualified private fund managers experienced in the seed and early stage development industry in this state; outline the use, qualifications, and activities of the private management, without any financial support or specific appropriations from the state, by a private fund manager of the assets of the Seed Capital Accelerator Program and the Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund investment portfolio of the Institute for Commercialization of Florida Technology; facilitate the organization of the Florida Opportunity Fund as an investor in seed and early stage businesses, infrastructure projects, venture capital funds, and angel funds; and precipitate capital investment and extensions of credit to and in the Florida Opportunity Fund.
(3) It is the intent of the Legislature to mobilize investment capital in such a manner as to result in a significant potential to create new businesses and jobs in this state which are based on high growth potential technologies, products, or services and which will further diversify the economy of this state.
(4) It is the intent of the Legislature to reduce the ongoing operational cost and burden of managing the Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund and the Seed Capital Accelerator Program to this state and eliminate any financial support or specific appropriations from the state by engaging a private asset management entity in this state which is familiar with the seed and early stage investment industry in this state. This entity would be responsible for the management of the assets of the Seed Capital Accelerator Program and the Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund investment portfolio without requiring ongoing budget expenditures by this state or receiving any financial support or specific appropriations from the state.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-189; s. 25, ch. 2009-51; s. 3, ch. 2018-139.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part IX - Capital Formation (Ss. 288.9621-288.9627) › 288.9623 - Definitions.

288.9623 Definitions.—As used in ss. 288.9621-288.96255, the term:
(1) “Accelerator program” means the Seed Capital Accelerator Program managed by the institute.
(2) “Board” means the board of directors of the Florida Opportunity Fund.
(3) “Fund” means the Florida Opportunity Fund.
(4) “Institute” means the Institute for Commercialization of Florida Technology.
(5) “Investment portfolio” means individual or collective investment assets held under the technology fund.
(6) “Net profits” means the total gross proceeds received from the sale or liquidation of an asset of the investment portfolio less any costs, legal fees, professional fees, consulting fees, government fees, brokerage fees, taxes, management fees pursuant to s. 288.9625(12)(b), disbursement to private investors pursuant to s. 288.96255(6), or other fees, costs, and expenses incurred in the sale or liquidation of any of the investment portfolio assets.
(7) “Portfolio companies” means the companies that are part of the Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund investment portfolio.
(8) “Private fund manager” means the private entity, or its designee, selected to manage the investment portfolio on behalf of the institute.
(9) “Technology fund” means the Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund managed by the institute.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-189; s. 4, ch. 2018-139; s. 43, ch. 2019-3.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part X - Defense Conversion and Transition (Ss. 288.972-288.987) › 288.972 - Legislative intent.

288.972 Legislative intent.—It is the policy of this state, once the Federal Government has proposed any base closure or has determined that military bases, lands, or installations are to be closed and made available for reuse, to:
(1) Cooperate fully with the Federal Government and community base reuse commissions to ensure prompt effective plans for converting available base lands and facilities to uses which further the affected communities’ welfare.
(2) Conduct, in cooperation with federal and local government agencies, prompt and comprehensive assessments of the economic development, environmental, wildlife conservation, and growth management implications of base closure and reuse for use in making recommendations on land disposition.
(3) Honor, consistent with the state’s responsibility to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens, the affected communities’ plans in regard to base reuse.
(4) Offer to affected communities, to the maximum extent feasible, guidance and technical assistance in formulating plans for the beneficial economic development, environmental resource management, and other use of available base lands.
(5) Provide, to the maximum extent feasible, special assistance and outreach, in the form of counseling, training, and placement services, to workers in this state displaced by defense industry reductions, base closure, and realignments.
(6) Expedite, consistent with the state’s responsibility to protect the environment, manage growth, and fulfill its proprietary responsibilities, all state permitting, planning, and state lands ownership processes related to the closure and reuse of military base lands and facilities.
(7) Actively encourage the Federal Government to provide adequate funding and expeditious action for military base closing and reuse and to provide, consistent with national security laws and authorities, good access to affected military installations and their personnel for the purpose of fulfilling state agency responsibilities.
(8) Coordinate base retention efforts among communities in this state whose military installations are recommended for closure or realignment.
(9) Coordinate the development, maintenance, and analysis of a workforce database to assist workers adversely affected by defense-related activities in their relocation efforts.
History.—s. 3, ch. 94-323; s. 2, ch. 96-348; s. 2, ch. 2012-98; s. 6, ch. 2012-159.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part X - Defense Conversion and Transition (Ss. 288.972-288.987) › 288.976 - Military base closure and reuse.

288.976 Military base closure and reuse.—State agencies and departments shall, consistent with their statutory authorities and responsibility:
(1) Consult with the appropriate federal agencies, local governments, and federally recognized community base reuse commissions as early as possible to coordinate information gathering, issue identification, impact assessment, potential land use options, citizen participation, review timelines, and all other aspects of base closure and reuse approvals. Such agencies shall invite federal and local government representatives to attend any agency preapplication conferences related to military base closure or reuse.
(2) Make every effort to avoid duplicate reviews of impacts and, when possible and appropriate, use information analyses, and recommendations generated by the federal environmental impact statement process and the community base reuse plan process in state planning and permitting reviews.
(3) Be authorized to enter into memorandums of agreement with federal agencies in order to facilitate the coordination of reviews.
(4) Designate a person to serve as the agency coordinator for military base closure and reuse matters and notify the Governor in writing of the designation. The Governor shall notify the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the appropriate community base reuse commission chair, and the commanding officer of the affected installation of the appointment.
History.—s. 7, ch. 94-323.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part X - Defense Conversion and Transition (Ss. 288.972-288.987) › 288.977 - Military base disposition.

288.977 Military base disposition.—State agencies or departments having an interest in acquiring or otherwise utilizing property on closed or realigned military bases may apply to acquire or use such property either by utilizing the standard state and local government screening process established in Pub. L. No. 101-510, s. 203, or by applying to a federal agency to use the property as a public benefit conveyance. The agency or department seeking to acquire or use property declared as surplus to the Federal Government by the United States Department of Defense shall provide to the Governor and the appropriate local government or federally recognized community base reuse commission, at the time of application to the Federal Government, a detailed description of the location and of the property as well as the agency’s proposed or anticipated use of the property.
History.—s. 8, ch. 94-323.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part X - Defense Conversion and Transition (Ss. 288.972-288.987) › 288.985 - Exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements.

288.985 Exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements.—
(1) The following records held by the Florida Defense Support Task Force are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution:
(a) That portion of a record which relates to strengths and weaknesses of military installations or military missions in this state relative to the selection criteria for the realignment and closure of military bases and missions under any United States Department of Defense base realignment and closure process.
(b) That portion of a record which relates to strengths and weaknesses of military installations or military missions in other states or territories and the vulnerability of such installations or missions to base realignment or closure under the United States Department of Defense base realignment and closure process, and any agreements or proposals to relocate or realign military units and missions from other states or territories.
(c) That portion of a record which relates to the state’s strategy to retain its military bases during any United States Department of Defense base realignment and closure process and any agreements or proposals to relocate or realign military units and missions.
(2)(a) Meetings or portions of meetings of the Florida Defense Support Task Force, or a workgroup of the task force, at which records are presented or discussed that are exempt under subsection (1) are exempt from s. 286.011 and s. 24(b), Art. I of the State Constitution.
(b) Any records generated during those portions of meetings that are exempt under paragraph (a) are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2009-156; s. 6, ch. 2012-98; s. 10, ch. 2012-159; s. 1, ch. 2014-185.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part XI - Microfinance Programs (Ss. 288.993-288.9935) › 288.9931 - Legislative findings and intent.

288.9931 Legislative findings and intent.—The Legislature finds that the ability of entrepreneurs and small businesses to access capital is vital to the overall health and growth of this state’s economy; however, access to capital is limited by the lack of available credit for entrepreneurs and small businesses in this state. The Legislature further finds that entrepreneurs and small businesses could be assisted through the creation of a program that will provide an avenue for entrepreneurs and small businesses in this state to access credit. Additionally, the Legislature finds that business management training, business development training, and technical assistance are necessary to ensure that entrepreneurs and small businesses that receive credit develop the skills necessary to grow and achieve long-term financial stability. The Legislature intends to expand job opportunities for this state’s workforce by expanding access to credit to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Furthermore, the Legislature intends to avoid duplicating existing programs and to coordinate, assist, augment, and improve access to those programs for entrepreneurs and small businesses in this state.
History.—s. 49, ch. 2014-218.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part XI - Microfinance Programs (Ss. 288.993-288.9935) › 288.9932 - Definitions.

288.9932 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term:
(1) “Applicant” means an entrepreneur or small business that applies to a loan administrator for a microloan.
(2) “Entrepreneur” means an individual residing in this state who desires to assume the risk of organizing, managing, and operating a small business in this state.
(3) “Network” means the Florida Small Business Development Center Network.
(4) “Small business” means a business, regardless of corporate structure, domiciled in this state which employs 25 or fewer people and generated average annual gross revenues of $1.5 million or less per year for the preceding 2 years. For the purposes of this part, the identity of a small business is not affected by name changes or changes in personnel.
History.—s. 50, ch. 2014-218; s. 113, ch. 2023-173.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements › Part XI - Microfinance Programs (Ss. 288.993-288.9935) › 288.9933 - Rulemaking authority.

288.9933 Rulemaking authority.—The department may adopt rules to implement this part.
History.—s. 51, ch. 2014-218.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 290 - Urban Redevelopment › 290.001 - Florida Enterprise Zone Act; Popular Name.

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290.001 Florida Enterprise Zone Act; popular name.—Sections 290.001-290.016 may be cited as the “Florida Enterprise Zone Act.”
History.—s. 1, ch. 82-119; ss. 42, 57, ch. 84-356; ss. 16, 37, ch. 94-136; ss. 1, 11, ch. 2005-287.
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Note.—Repealed December 31, 2015, by s. 11, ch. 2005-287.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 290 - Urban Redevelopment › 290.002 - Legislative Findings.

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290.002 Legislative findings.—It is hereby found and declared that:
(1) Within the communities of this state, there exist areas that chronically display extreme and unacceptable levels of unemployment, physical deterioration, and economic disinvestment.
(2) Each such area is a blight on the community as a whole, tarnishes the image and reputation of the community in the eyes of its residents, and reduces the desirability of the community as a place to visit and live.
(3) Such severely distressed areas have high crime rates and provide environments detrimental to the physical and emotional health of their residents.
(4) The revitalization and redevelopment of each such area for the ultimate benefit of its residents and the community as a whole is of critical importance to the individual community and to this state.
(5) The resources of all levels of government are insufficient, and often inappropriate, to undertake successfully the massive task of restoring the social and economic productivity of such areas.
(6) The ultimate revitalization of such areas can occur only if the private sector can be induced to invest its own resources in productive enterprises that rebuild the industrial and commercial viability of the areas and provide jobs for residents of the areas.
(7) In order to provide the private sector with the necessary incentives to invest in such distressed areas, governments at all levels should seek ways to relax or eliminate fiscal and regulatory constraints and should seek to identify supportive actions that facilitate business investment in such distressed areas and overcome business objections to distressed area site locations.
History.—s. 1, ch. 82-119; s. 136, ch. 83-217; ss. 43, 57, ch. 84-356; ss. 17, 37, ch. 94-136; s. 11, ch. 2005-287.
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Note.—Repealed December 31, 2015, by s. 11, ch. 2005-287.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 290 - Urban Redevelopment › 290.003 - Policy and Purpose.

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290.003 Policy and purpose.—It is the policy of this state to provide the necessary means to assist local communities, their residents, and the private sector in creating the proper economic and social environment to induce the investment of private resources in productive business enterprises located in severely distressed areas and to provide jobs for residents of such areas. In achieving this objective, the state will seek to provide appropriate investments, tax benefits, and regulatory relief of sufficient importance to encourage the business community to commit its financial participation. The purpose of ss. 290.001-290.016 is to establish a process that clearly identifies such severely distressed areas and provides incentives by both the state and local government to induce private investment in such areas. The Legislature, therefore, declares the revitalization of enterprise zones, through the concerted efforts of government and the private sector, to be a public purpose.
History.—s. 1, ch. 82-119; ss. 44, 57, ch. 84-356; ss. 18, 37, ch. 94-136; s. 11, ch. 2005-287.
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Note.—Repealed December 31, 2015, by s. 11, ch. 2005-287.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 290 - Urban Redevelopment › 290.004 - Definitions Relating to Florida Enterprise Zone Act.

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290.004 Definitions relating to Florida Enterprise Zone Act.—As used in ss. 290.001-290.016:
(1) “Community investment corporation” means a black business investment corporation, a certified development corporation, a small business investment corporation, or other similar entity incorporated under Florida law that has limited its investment policy to making investments solely in minority business enterprises.
(2) “Department” means the Department of Economic Opportunity.
(3) “Governing body” means the council or other legislative body charged with governing the county or municipality.
(4) “Minority business enterprise” has the same meaning as provided in s. 288.703.
(5) “Rural enterprise zone” means an enterprise zone that is nominated by a county having a population of 75,000 or fewer, or a county having a population of 100,000 or fewer which is contiguous to a county having a population of 75,000 or fewer, or by a municipality in such a county, or by such a county and one or more municipalities. An enterprise zone designated in accordance with s. 290.0065(5)(b) is considered to be a rural enterprise zone.
(6) “Small business” has the same meaning as provided in s. 288.703.
History.—s. 1, ch. 82-119; s. 27, ch. 83-55; ss. 45, 57, ch. 84-356; ss. 19, 37, ch. 94-136; s. 119, ch. 96-320; s. 15, ch. 2001-201; ss. 2, 11, ch. 2005-287; s. 192, ch. 2008-247; s. 204, ch. 2011-142.
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Note.—Repealed December 31, 2015, by s. 11, ch. 2005-287.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 290 - Urban Redevelopment › 290.0058 - Determination of Pervasive Poverty, Unemployment, and General Distress.

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290.0058 Determination of pervasive poverty, unemployment, and general distress.—
(1) In determining whether an area suffers from pervasive poverty, unemployment, and general distress, for purposes of ss. 290.0055 and 290.0065, the governing body and the department shall use data from the most current decennial census, and from information published by the Bureau of the Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data shall be comparable in point or period of time and methodology employed.
(2) Pervasive poverty shall be evidenced by a showing that poverty is widespread throughout the nominated area. The poverty rate of the nominated area shall be established using the following criteria:
(a) In each census geographic block group within a nominated area, the poverty rate may not be less than 20 percent. However, for an area nominated for designation as a rural enterprise zone which does not have a poverty rate of more than 20 percent in each census geographic block group within the nominated area, the poverty rate for the nominated area may be calculated using the poverty rate for the entire county, which may not be less than 20 percent.
(b) In at least 50 percent of the census geographic block groups within the nominated area, the poverty rate may not be less than 30 percent. This requirement does not apply to an area nominated for designation as a rural enterprise zone.
(c) Census geographic block groups with no population shall be treated as having a poverty rate which meets the standards of paragraph (a), but shall be treated as having a zero poverty rate for purposes of applying paragraph (b).
(d) A nominated area may not contain a noncontiguous parcel unless such parcel separately meets the criteria set forth under paragraphs (a) and (b).
(3) Unemployment shall be evidenced by data indicating that the average rate of unemployment for the nominated area is not less than the state’s average of unemployment, or by evidence of especially severe economic conditions which have brought about significant job dislocation within the nominated area.
(4) General distress shall be evidenced by describing adverse conditions within the nominated area other than those of pervasive poverty and unemployment. A high incidence of crime, abandoned structures, and deteriorated infrastructure or substantial population decline are examples of appropriate indicators of general distress.
(5) In making the calculations required by this section, the local government and the department shall round all fractional percentages of one-half percent or more up to the next highest whole percentage figure.
History.—ss. 24, 37, ch. 94-136; s. 123, ch. 96-320; s. 76, ch. 99-13; ss. 6, 11, ch. 2005-287; s. 207, ch. 2011-142.
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Note.—Repealed December 31, 2015, by s. 11, ch. 2005-287.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 290 - Urban Redevelopment › 290.0066 - Revocation of Enterprise Zone Designation.

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290.0066 Revocation of enterprise zone designation.—
(1) The department may revoke the designation of an enterprise zone if the department determines that the governing body or bodies:
(a) Have failed to make progress in achieving the benchmarks set forth in the strategic plan or measurable goals; or
(b) Have not complied substantially with the strategic plan or measurable goals.
(2) The failure to enact and maintain the local fiscal and regulatory incentives committed to and adopted by the governing body or bodies pursuant to s. 290.0057(1)(e) for 2 consecutive calendar years shall result in the automatic termination of enterprise zone designation.
(3) Any action taken to rescind designation is subject to the provisions of chapter 120. Such action may be initiated 90 days after issuing a written letter of warning to the governing body or bodies. Such action shall not act to deny credits or exemptions previously granted or affect any bonds that have been issued.
History.—ss. 27, 37, ch. 94-136; s. 126, ch. 96-320; ss. 8, 11, ch. 2005-287; s. 209, ch. 2011-142.
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Note.—Repealed December 31, 2015, by s. 11, ch. 2005-287.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 290 - Urban Redevelopment › 290.00677 - Rural Enterprise Zones; Special Qualifications.

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290.00677 Rural enterprise zones; special qualifications.—
(1) Notwithstanding the enterprise zone residency requirements set out in s. 212.096(1)(c), eligible businesses as defined in s. 212.096(1)(a) located in rural enterprise zones as defined in s. 290.004 may receive the basic minimum credit provided under s. 212.096 for creating a new job and hiring a person residing within the jurisdiction of a rural community as defined in former s. 288.106(2). All other provisions of s. 212.096, including, but not limited to, those relating to the award of enhanced credits, apply to such businesses.
(2) Notwithstanding the enterprise zone residency requirements set out in s. 220.03(1)(q), businesses as defined in s. 220.03(1)(c) located in rural enterprise zones as defined in s. 290.004 may receive the basic minimum credit provided under s. 220.181 for creating a new job and hiring a person residing within the jurisdiction of a rural community as defined in former s. 288.106(2). All other provisions of s. 220.181, including, but not limited to, those relating to the award of enhanced credits, apply to such businesses.
History.—s. 21, ch. 2001-201; s. 46, ch. 2002-218; s. 11, ch. 2005-287; s. 6, ch. 2010-136; s. 121, ch. 2023-173.
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Note.—Repealed December 31, 2015, by s. 11, ch. 2005-287.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 290 - Urban Redevelopment › 290.007 - State Incentives Available in Enterprise Zones.

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290.007 State incentives available in enterprise zones.—The following incentives are provided by the state to encourage the revitalization of enterprise zones:
(1) The enterprise zone jobs credit provided in s. 220.181.
(2) The enterprise zone property tax credit provided in s. 220.182.
(3) The community contribution tax credits provided in ss. 212.08, 220.183, and 624.5105.
(4) The sales tax exemption for building materials used in the rehabilitation of real property in enterprise zones provided in s. 212.08(5)(g).
(5) The sales tax exemption for business equipment used in an enterprise zone provided in s. 212.08(5)(h).
(6) The sales tax exemption for electrical energy used in an enterprise zone provided in s. 212.08(15).
(7) The enterprise zone jobs credit against the sales tax provided in s. 212.096.
(8) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Public Service Commission may allow public utilities and telecommunications companies to grant discounts of up to 50 percent on tariffed rates for services to small businesses located in an enterprise zone designated pursuant to s. 290.0065. Such discounts may be granted for a period not to exceed 5 years. For purposes of this subsection, the term “public utility” has the same meaning as in s. 366.02(8) and the term “telecommunications company” has the same meaning as in s. 364.02(13).
History.—s. 1, ch. 82-119; ss. 49, 57, ch. 84-356; s. 28, ch. 87-6; s. 71, ch. 87-243; s. 79, ch. 88-130; ss. 2, 20, ch. 91-262; ss. 28, 37, ch. 94-136; s. 66, ch. 2001-61; s. 23, ch. 2001-201; s. 23, ch. 2003-32; s. 23, ch. 2005-132; s. 11, ch. 2005-287; s. 57, ch. 2011-36; s. 34, ch. 2011-64; s. 62, ch. 2023-8.
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Note.—Repealed December 31, 2015, by s. 11, ch. 2005-287.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 290 - Urban Redevelopment › 290.00710 - Enterprise Zone Designation for the City of Lakeland.

290.00710 Enterprise zone designation for the City of Lakeland.—The City of Lakeland may apply to the department for designation of one enterprise zone for an area within the City of Lakeland, which zone shall encompass an area up to 10 square miles. Notwithstanding s. 290.0065, limiting the total number of enterprise zones designated and the number of enterprise zones within a population category, the department may designate one enterprise zone under this section. The department shall establish the initial effective date of the enterprise zone designated pursuant to this section.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-244; s. 210, ch. 2011-142.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XIX - Public Business › Chapter 290 - Urban Redevelopment › 290.0072 - Enterprise Zone Designation for the City of Winter Haven.

290.0072 Enterprise zone designation for the City of Winter Haven.—The City of Winter Haven may apply to the department for designation of one enterprise zone for an area within the City of Winter Haven, which zone shall encompass an area up to 5 square miles. Notwithstanding s. 290.0065 limiting the total number of enterprise zones designated and the number of enterprise zones within a population category, the department may designate one enterprise zone under this section. The department shall establish the initial effective date of the enterprise zone designated pursuant to this section.
History.—s. 8, ch. 2006-113; s. 42, ch. 2007-5; s. 211, ch. 2011-142.