COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS) ANNUAL UPDATE REPORT As an Economic Development District designated in 1992 by the U.S. Department of Commerce, from the Economic Development Administration (EDA), the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council is required to submit a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the District. The CEDS serves as a guide or blueprint for economic development activities to be undertaken in a particular area. EDA requires a CEDS from any area that is requesting EDA funding for a project. As a result, the submission of the District CEDS by SWFRPC removes the burden of creating a CEDS by each city or county that elects to apply for EDA funding. The CEDS includes background information on the District, as well as an action plan describing the focus of future economic development activities. The background information for the CEDS includes an analysis of the region. The CEDS blueprint was developed by the Regional Planning Council s CEDS Working Committee and Regional Oversight Committee. The attached document is the CEDS 2013 Annual Report. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the attached document and authorize staff to submit the report to the Economic Development Administration. 9/13
CEDS 2013 Annual Report July 2012 Southwest Florida Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2012-2017 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council i
Southwest Florida Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2012-2017 September 2013 Annual Report Grant Period: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013 This document was prepared under a financial assistance award (04-83-06492) from the U.S. Economic Development Administration United States Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Atlanta Regional Office Suite 1820 401 W. Peachtree, St, NW Atlanta, GA 30308-3510 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council 1926 Victoria Avenue Fort Myers, Florida 33901 239.338.2550 2
Award Winning Economic Development Related Projects June 2013, Florida Planning and Zoning Association (FPZA) presented an award for Outstanding Infrastructure Plan for the Comprehensive Broadband Planning Project to Southwest Florida and Central Florida Regional Planning Council. For more information: http://www.swfrpc.org/broadband.html August 2013, Energy Resiliency Study, Statewide Project received an award from the National Association of Development Organizations as a 2013 Innovation Award Winner. This annual awards program acknowledges creative approaches to regional community and economic development throughout the nation. The winning projects represent the innovative and strategic approaches that regional councils are employing to strengthen and enhance their regions. For more information visit: http://www.florida-energy.org/ Highlights within our Region Southwest Florida International Airport Southwest Florida International Airport served more than 7.3 million passengers in 2012 and is one of the top 50 U.S. airports for passenger traffic. I 75 Road Expansion Project Interstate 75 (I 75) is one of the nation s most significant interstate corridors, connecting south Florida through the United States to Canada. In southwest Florida, irox made history as the first design/build/finance project in the state and six laned I 75 from the Golden Gate interchange to the Colonial Boulevard interchange. For more information visit: http://www.i75onthego.com/ 2013 Tiger Grants Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Lee County Complete Streets Initiative for $10,473,900. TIGER funds will be used to support bicycle and pedestrian transportation connections throughout Lee County. This project will complete three sections Hertz Family Relocation Assistance Program As a result of Hertz International Corporate Headquarters relocating to Southwest Florida the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board launched a Family Relocation Assistance Program designed for those family members who will be accompanying individuals recruited from out of our area and for businesses expanding or relocating to Southwest Florida. Experience has taught us a successful relocation often depends on addressing the employment needs of the significant others involved in the relocation. This unique program addresses the career expectations of those individuals who also bring a wealth of talent and experience to our local workforce. 3
Hertz Corporate Headquarters August 1, 2013: Governor Scott and Hertz announce corporate headquarters relocation Governor Rick Scott and Hertz today announced that the company will locate its worldwide headquarters to Estero, Florida from Park Ridge, New Jersey. Over a two year period, up to 700 jobs will be relocated starting later this year, while more than 2,000 personnel will remain in New Jersey and the metro New York City area, including up to 150 employees who currently work in Park Ridge. All other Park Ridge employees will be able to retain their current positions at the new headquarters in Ft. Myers, scheduled to be completed in early 2015. Economic Development Boot Camp July 11, 2013: Gov. Scott Leads Rural Economic Development "Boot Camp" Enterprise Florida, the Department of Economic Opportunity and Workforce Florida participate in effort to expand economic growth in rural communities Governor Rick Scott led Florida s first ever rural economic development "boot camp" in Okeechobee. The first time workshop was held to build on existing economic development efforts of rural communities around the state. Secretary of Commerce and President & CEO of Enterprise Florida Gray Swoope, and Jesse Panuccio, Executive Director of the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), also presented at the event. Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida October 30, 2012: http://www.childrenshospitalgoal.org/content/tom golisano makes 20 million challenge grant childrens hospital southwest florida B. Thomas Golisano the donor of a $20 million matching gift to build a new children s hospital, which will be named Golisano Children s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Golisano has challenged the community of Southwest Florida to raise $20 million, which he will match dollar for dollar for each contribution. The capital campaign supports construction of a new state of the art, 128 bed (with expansion capabilities to 160 beds) comprehensive pediatric health care facility on the grounds of HealthPark Medical Center in South Fort Myers. The building will consolidate into one location the medical and ancillary specialty services required to treat critically ill or injured children in a five county region. The new facility is expected to open in 2016. Coca-Cola Commits $2 Billion to Citrus Growers May 2013 - Minute Maid s parent company is funding the planting of 5 million orange trees southwest of Orlando in DeSoto, Hardee, and Polk Counties. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced that over the next two decades Coca-Cola will acquire all of the fruit produced a $2 billion commitment. The Florida Department of Citrus estimates the program will generate more than 4,100 direct and indirect jobs. 4
Report Summary The CEDS Annual Update Report shall discuss the following statements required by the Economic Development Administration (EDA). This report reflects 2012 2013. 1. Any changes in technical components of the CEDS as required by the EDA s CEDS Summary of Requirements Response: There have been no changes to the technical component of the CEDS during 2013. 2. Performance of the CEDS based upon the performance evaluation criteria established in the CEDS Performance Measures, Page 67 of the CEDS Technical Report Document a) Number of Jobs Created After Implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy i. Total Employment in Initial Year Employment by Sector Southwest Florida Region, 2011 Total Employment Region Source: Thousands Employed 800 600 400 200 0 Sector Regional Economic Modeling, Inc., Policy Insite+, Florida Counties, v1.3, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Data Private Sector Employment Region Public Sector Employment Region 5
ii. Total Employment in Subsequent Years 120,000 100,000 Employment by Industry Southwest Florida Region 2001 to 2011 Retail Trade Health Care and Social Assistance Accommodation and Food Services Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Total Number Employed 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 Local Government Other Services, except Public Administration Construction Administrative and Waste Services Professional and Technical Services Finance and Insurance Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Wholesale Trade Manufacturing Transportation and Warehousing Educational Services Source: 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Year Regional Economic Modeling, Inc., Policy Insite+, Florida Counties, v1.3, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Data 6
Average Annual Unemployment Rates Southwest Florida Region and State, 2012 Charlotte % Unemployed 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% Collier Glades Hendry Lee Sarasota Region 0.0% Area Florida Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Local Area Unemployment Statistics b) Number and Types of Public Sector Investments Undertaken in the Region i. EDA Sponsored Investments Response: None ii. Significant State and Local Investments Response: $3 Million (airport projects) c) Number of Jobs Retained in the Region i. Number of Jobs Retained as a Result of Federal Investments Response: 25 (airport projects) ii. Number of Jobs Retained as a Result of Select State and Local Investments Response: 1 (DEO Regulatory Reform Grant) 7
d) Amount of Private Sector Investment in the Region After Implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Response: $400,000 (Pre Machining Southwest Workforce Development Board/I Tech Immokalee) e) Changes in the Economic Environment of the Region (Changes to Taxes & Fees, New Incentive Programs, etc.) Response: No Changes during this time period 3. Description of community involvement in the CEDS process Staff continues to work closely with the CEDS Working Committee to actively engage participation from the community. The Council staff maintains the SWFRPC website and project portal where relevant information is available. For more information visit: www.swfrpc.org The program page for Economic Development Planning (EDD) is located here: http://www.swfrpc.org/eco_dev.html 8
A status update of the projects listed in the CEDS. (Projects are listed by lead organization) Vital Project Lead Organization Status Charlotte County Incubator Charlotte County On Hold Murdock Village Charlotte County Pre planning Expansion of the Immokalee Business Development Center Fort Myers Riverfront Redevelopment Project Collier County Fort Myers/CRA/ Lee County Pre planning Logistics Center (America Gateway Logistics Phase 1) Glades County Develop Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) Training Center for Logistics/manufacturing Glades/Hendry Counties AirGlades Airport Development Hendry County Research and Enterprise Diamond Lee County/FGCU Mote Marine in Punta Gorda Charlotte County Aquarium Establish partnerships for the creation of a Regional Economic Development Agency to promote centralized data and regional marketing efforts Warm Mineral Springs Southwest Florida International Airport Improvements Repositioning the talent delivery system in the Southwest Florida Region Regional Pre Machining Training CNC Training Create an Ad Hoc Committee to evaluate and recommend legal & regulatory reform to address government efficiency. Prepare a regional plan and identify place making projects that improve the quality of life Mote Marine/Charlotte County Regional EDO s/fgcu Sarasota County/ North Port Lee County Port Authority SWF Workforce Development Board SWF Workforce Development Board/I Tech/Immokalee SWFRPC SWFRPC In Progress On Hold Completed Completed Pre planning Regional Transportation Plan SWFRPC/MPOs Pre Planning 9
The SWFRPC worked on the following projects also identified in the CEDS. Important Projects Program Status GrowFL Economic Gardening Identify solutions to food deserts Regional Industry Cluster Study Regional Broadband Plan VA Clinic & Development of Veteran s Investment Zone Regional Entrepreneurial Support Industry Cluster Development Industry Cluster Development Regional Infrastructure Regional Innovation Pre Planning Completed for Collier, Charlotte and Lee Future Projects Program Status Prevent Childhood Obesity by Building Healthy Habits Farmland preservation and sustainable agricultural practices Agriculture Impact and Strategy Study Regional Education and Training Focus Regional Entrepreneurial Support Industry Cluster Development Pre Planning Pre Planning Pre Planning 10
Summary of Initiatives that Support CEDS Projects Several local jurisdictions were provided with technical assistance along with grant preparation for implementation of the economic development projects identified in the CEDS. Staff has aggressively sought funding for CEDS vital projects including but not limited to SCF RACEC International HUB Initiative: America's Gateway Logistics Center and Glades County Business and Commerce Park Project, Airglades Airport project, and regulatory reform. Additional grants include: A Grant from the State Department of Economic Opportunity was awarded to the SWFRPC to identify regulatory barriers and challenges, which was identified as a goal in both the State plan and the CEDS A Grant for the Airglades project was submitted and then withdrawn in conjunction with Hendry County Economic Development Two Farm to School grants were written for the school districts of Hendry, Glades, Lee and Collier Counties USDA RBOG for an agricultural sustainability strategy Energy Assurance Plan Energy Resiliency Plan award winning Broadband Plan for Southwest Florida award winning City of Fort Myers, Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiatives Alico Road Phase 2 Force Main Project Lee Tran Veterans Grant VA Transportation Planning Study Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency Immokalee Business Development Center Expansion Feasibility Analysis. Our Creative Economy: Southwest Florida Regional Strategy for Public Art For more information about the integration of Economic Development Planning and the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council Council 2014 Workplan Our Path to Success Through: Calibration and Improvement focused on Economic Development and Quality of Life Adopted: July 2013 FOCUS: Our Creative Economy for Public Art & Culture Venues; Agriculture Sustainability; Manufacturing Competitiveness; Brownfield Redevelopment programs. http://www.swfrpc.org/content/resources/publications/13 14_WorkPlan073013 FINAL.pdf Council 2013 Workplan & Budget Adopted: 2012 The Goals for 2013 were the following: 1) Transition, 2) Align, 3) Explore, and 4) Promote. http://www.swfrpc.org/content/resources/publications/2013_final_workplan_budget.pdf 11