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BOCC AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:Project Citrine Review
Date:4/17/2019
Department:Planning & Economic Opportunity Department
Background:

The Board of County Commissioners and the Nassau County Economic Development Board work with the JAXUSA Partnership (JAXUSA) to support economic development within the Northeast Florida region. Working together, JAXUSA and NCEDB present Nassau County with potential economic development opportunities of businesses and industries looking to site projects in Northeast Florida. 

In 2018, Nassau County was identified as a potential project site for Project Citrine, an up to 200 acre corporate headquarters and research and development facility with a public component. 

This resolution expresses general support by the BOCC for the Project Citrine concept, and encourages the County’s Planning and Economic Opportunity Department, NCEDB and JAXUSA to continue discussions with the Project Citrine site selection team. 

If Nassau County is selected as a finalist site for Project Citrine, the Board of County Commissioners may set a meeting to discuss grant incentives for the project pursuant to local ordinances.

 

Request:
Approve a Resolution of the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners supporting Project Citrine Economic Development Concept and encouraging further discussion regarding siting of Project Citrine in Nassau County.
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:
No budget impact is associated with the proposed resolution. If the County is selected as a finalist site, any future discussion of grant incentives would return to the BOCC at a later date. 
Action Requested and Recommendation:

Approve Resolution Supporting Project Citrine Economic Development Concept and Encouraging Further Discussion Regarding Siting of Project Citrine in Nassau County.

Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
Yes
Funding Source:
No budget impact is associated with the proposed resolution. If the County is selected as a finalist site, any future discussion of grant incentives would return to the BOCC at a later date. 
Additional Information Needed for Contracts/Agreements (If Applicable)
Contract Number assigned by Contracts Management:
N/A
For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
N/A
Does the document need to be recorded? If so, who will pay the recordation fee?
N/A
Are there any special mailing instructions? (Include contact name, address, deadline for submittal, how to mail such as express mail, FedEx, etc):
N/A
How many originals are needed?
One
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution Supporting Project Citrine Concept3/25/2019Resolution Letter