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Flagler County IDA adopts bylaws and $1,000 application fee, readies outreach materials
Summary
The Flagler County Industrial Development Authority approved its bylaws and set a $1,000 application fee, directed staff to produce outreach materials with a QR code, and discussed procedural items including oath of office and record-keeping under Chapter 159.
The Flagler County Industrial Development Authority on Oct. 21 approved its bylaws and adopted a $1,000 application fee for IDA applications, actions intended to finalize the authority’s basic procedures and allow staff to begin processing applicants.
The authority’s approval of the bylaws followed a motion and second at the meeting and a voice vote in which members said “aye.” Chair called for a separate motion to set the application fee; after discussion comparing nearby counties’ fees, the board voted to set the fee at $1,000 to encourage early applicants. Staff reported that comparable counties (Lee, Orange, Seminole, Volusia and others) charge between $1,000 and $1,500 depending on project size.
Board members said the lower $1,000 fee is intended to stimulate early interest while giving the authority the option to consider a tiered fee structure in the future tied to bond size. One board member asked staff to research whether the IDA should adopt a minimum bond amount (examples from other IDAs discussed range around $1 million to $2 million).
Staff told the board it expects the authority’s first completed application as soon as next month if applicants meet submission timelines. Staff also reported plans for a one-page informational brochure with a QR code linking to the online application and a step-by-step timeline for prospective applicants.
The board heard several procedural items from county counsel and staff. County Attorney Michael Rodriguez confirmed the IDA is created under Florida Statutes chapter 159 and that members of the authority must execute the constitutional oath of office required for members of an IDA. Rodriguez also reminded the board that the authority’s secretary is custodian of the official seal and the board should ensure records and minutes are properly maintained under the statute.
Members asked staff and counsel to review Chapter 159 and the adopted bylaws to confirm the authority has completed any remaining procedural steps (minutes, seal, oath forms) so the board can focus on processing applications and outreach at future meetings. The board set its next meeting for Nov. 18 at 1 p.m.
Votes at a glance: the minutes from the Oct. 16 meeting were approved by voice vote; the bylaws were approved by voice vote; the application fee was adopted at $1,000 by voice vote. The transcript records members responding “aye” and the chair declaring the motions carried. The meeting record does not include a roll-call tally broken out by member name in the transcript provided.
The authority also discussed future administrative items: whether to adopt a tiered application fee based on project bond size, potential use of inducement resolutions to allow applicants to proceed on certain costs ahead of final bond issuance, and technical logistics for hybrid/remote attendance and meeting notices.
Board members and staff requested a memorandum from county counsel clarifying whether legal representation for Sunshine Law or ethics complaints would be the individual’s or the board’s responsibility in different circumstances; counsel said he would provide a follow-up memo. The board agreed to have staff coordinate with IT to enable remote attendance when necessary and with sufficient lead time.
The meeting concluded after a brief community outreach check (no public comments) and board member remarks. The chair adjourned the meeting after a motion and second.
