Economic Development & Revitalization
FY 2014 Budget
Mission To balance Miramar's Economic position as a premier business location with the enhancement of the physical, social and economic environment of its neighborhoods.
Department Overview The City of Miramar has experienced tremendous economic and community growth and development over the past several years. The City has become a premier location for Fortune 500 Companies in recent years. The City's historic areas are also experiencing a renaissance and results of reinvestment by the public and private sector are evident. Through partnerships with Broward County, the State of Florida, the Federal Government, Miramar/Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce, and private sector partners, an array of resources that promote business opportunity and enhance neighborhoods are available.
The Economic Development and Revitalization Department is comprised of twelve (12) budgeted positions, 11 full-time, 1 part-time and 1 temporary part-time employees. The three (3) programs provided are: 1. 2. 3.
Office of Marketing Communication Redevelopment & Housing Business Development
Objectives ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Create and distribute City publications for City departments Create and implement City Commission/City Manager Office special events and requests Appropriately distribute federal and state grants to various projects Prepare and submit the Annual CDBG Action Plan to comply with federal requirements Implement the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) Provide a range of assistance and services to the business community Provide timely responses to business assistance needs Pursue accreditation by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
Key Intended Outcomes of Investment ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Increase use of website analytics Increased customer satisfaction Quality housing stock that preserves the health safety and welfare of residents Businesses become more viable through counseling that assist with business plans, marketing, grants and loans Businesses receive funding to create jobs through the business incentive grants
Accomplishments FY 2013 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Completed the Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) Completed the new 3 year Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for SHIP funding Allocated and administered CDBG funds Assisted 20 applicants with purchase assistance and rehabilitation of foreclosed homes under the NSP program Revised the Micro Enterprise Business Assistance program to expand eligible uses of funds Completed a Guide to Doing Business in Miramar booklet to assist companies with various city processes Attracted 4 new corporations to the city with incentives and/or expedited permitting services Completed 2 commercial rehabilitation projects Produced several video productions of city events
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