Enterprise Development Zone Agency (EDZA) Board of Commissioners

Responsibility:
- Review, process and certify applications for state enterprise zone tax incentives
- Provide assistance to businesses and residents within the EZ
- Promote the development of the EZ
- Make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary to the exercise of the County's powers as an EZ governing body
- Assisting in the development and oversight of the EZ strategic plan and identifying and recommending ways to remove regulatory barriers placed on businesses to the County and City Commissions
- To oversee and monitor the implementation of the strategic plan for the Enterprise Zone
- To identify to the City and County Commissions the financial needs of, and local resources or assistance available to, eligible businesses within the EZ 

Created By:
BCC Ordinance - June 11, 2002

BCC Resolution - July 30, 2002 

Appointments:
11 - appointed by the BCC 

Terms:
Initial Terms staggered for specific members.
Subsequent terms are 4 years.

Chamber of Commerce - 4 yrs
Local finance or insurance entity - 4 yrs
Business operating w/in EZ - 4 yrs
Resident residing w/in EZ - 4 yrs
Non-profit, community-based organization operating w/in EZ - 4 yrs
Local Workforce Development Board - 4 yrs
Local Code Enforcement Board - 1 yr
Local Law Enforcement - 3 yrs
BCC Chairperson or designee - 3 yrs
BCC Vice-Chair or designee - 2 yrs
Mayor, City of Tallahassee or designee 2 yrs 

Eligibility Criteria:
One representative from each of the following:

1. Chamber of Commerce
2. A local financial or insurance entity
3. A business operating within the proposed EZ area
4. A resident residing within the proposed EZ area
5. Non-profit, community-based organization operating within the proposed EZ area
6. Local Workforce Development Board
7. Local Code Enforcement Board
8. Local Law Enforcement
9. Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners or designee
10. Vice-chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners or designee
11. Mayor of the City of Tallahassee or designee 

Schedule:
Meet at such times and places as the Chair deems appropriate

All meetings will be open to the public, upon due notice published in a newspaper of general circulation, and minutes of meetings prepared and filed with the County Clerk and City Clerk 

Type of Report:
Quarterly reports to the BCC and the City Commission, evaluating the progress in implementing the strategic plan for the Enterprise Zone

File annually with City and County Commissions, on or before March 31 of each year, a report of the Agency's activities for the preceding fiscal year which will include a complete financial statement

Annually prepare and submit a comprehensive report to the State Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED) that discloses the accomplishments in Leon County 

Contact Person/Staff:
Beth Kirkland, Executive Director
Economic Development Council
P. O. Box 1639
Tallahassee 32302
224-8116
BKirkland@taledc.com

Nicole Singletary
Program Coordinator
521-3106
nsingletary@taledc.com
 

Members:

Williams, Johanna	Begin Term: 7/20/2005 End Term: 1/1/2010 Type: four years	Original Date: 7/20/2005 Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners	Notes: Chariman Rackleff's Designee Email: Johanna@marpan.com
Childree, Loyd Lamar Outdoor Advertising	Begin Term: 1/1/2010 End Term: 1/1/2011 Type: one year	Original Date: 1/1/2010 Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners	Notes: BCC Vice-Chairman Designee
Smith, Emma Growth & Environmental Management	Begin Term: 7/10/2007 End Term: 7/30/2011 Type: four years	Original Date: 7/23/2002 Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners	Notes: Leon County Code Enforcement Board Email: Smithe@leoncountyfl.gov
Sperry, Todd	Begin Term: 1/15/2008 End Term: 7/31/2011 Type: four years	Original Date: 1/15/2008 Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners	Notes: Chamber Representative
Bowers, Keith Bowers Group	Begin Term: 12/9/2008 End Term: 7/30/2012 Type: two years	Original Date: 12/9/2008 Appointed by: Tallahassee City Commission	Notes: Email: kbowers24@earthlink.net
Moore, Kimberly Workforce Plus	Begin Term: 8/25/2009 End Term: 7/30/2013 Type: four years	Original Date: 8/1/2005 Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners	Notes: Represents Workforce Development Agency Kimberly.moore@wfplus.org
Lockley, James FAMU Police Department	Begin Term: 8/25/2009 End Term: 7/30/2013 Type: four years	Original Date: 7/12/2005 Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners	Notes: Local Law Enforcement Email: James.Lockley@famu.edu
Dake, Kristopher L. Wachovia Bank	Begin Term: 9/22/2009 End Term: 7/30/2013 Type: four years	Original Date: 9/22/2009 Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners	Notes: Category: A local financial or insurance entity Email: kristopher.dake@wachovia.com
Davis, Regina Frenchtown CDC	Begin Term: 7/13/2010 End Term: 7/30/2014 Type: four years	Original Date: 7/11/2006 Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners	Notes: Category: Actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing