§ 17-525. Application for exemption ordinance.

(a)

Application . Any applicant that desires an exemption shall file with the City an application by February 1 of the year the exemption is desired to take effect.

(b)

Application requirements . The application shall include the information required by Florida Statutes (currently F.S. § 196.1995(8)). Additionally, the applicant shall provide the following:

(1)

Proof of the applicant's ownership of, or minimum 15-year leasehold interest in, the real property on which the improvements are to be made; and

(2)

An executed waiver, in a form provided by the POD, which waives the right to confidentiality of records, which is allowed pursuant to Florida Statutes (currently F.S. § 288.075 and § 193.074), as it relates to the application for an exemption and specifically authorizes the disclosure of the applicant's plans, intentions and interests to locate, relocate or expand its business in the City.

(3)

Other information deemed necessary or appropriate by the POD.

(c)

Review . Upon submittal of the application, the POD shall review it and, within ten days of submission, notify the applicant of any facial deficiencies. Once complete, the POD shall provide a copy of the application to the Property Appraiser for the property appraiser to provide the City with a report containing the information required by Florida Statutes (currently F.S. § 196.1995(9)). If the POD determines that the applicant meets the criteria to be granted an exemption pursuant to this article, the POD shall recommend to City Council that an exemption ordinance be adopted, and an exemption ordinance shall be scheduled for a public hearing before the City Council following receipt by the POD of the Property Appraiser's report. The applicant shall be notified of the date and time of the public hearing.

(d)

Agreement . As a condition to receiving an exemption, an eligible business must enter into an agreement with the City to ensure that the eligible business satisfies all requirements associated with the granting and continuation of the exemption.

(Ord. No. 51-H, § 1, 10-18-2012; Ord. No. 281-H, § 1, 6-15-2017)

Editor's note

See note to § 17-524.