FINAL Document 1/23/2013 - Hardee County

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Diversified industrial base Comparatively high tax rates Lack of certain infrastructure in population centers Underutilized assets (i.e. Peace River, Wauchula Municipal Airport) Transportation including roadways o o Existing road and infrastructure conditions Lack of sidewalks/poorly lit sidewalks and streets Visual concerns including code enforcement along US 17 (not meeting community standards and expectations) Higher Education links (South Florida Community College, USF-Polytechnic) Page 11 of 80
RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES The following recommendations identify potential implementation and development strategies to build upon the prior successes and establish specific directions for review on a periodic and formal annual review. These strategies reflect the community input and prioritization developed over the course of facilitated discussions to engage residents, business owners, property owners and community leadership on desired local redevelopment priorities. Following the list of Recommended Strategies is a detailed discussion or “break out” of three selected strategies. This discussion includes additional information, proposed “key” next steps and case studies with the intent of providing the County with a format and outline for future application. The three strategies presented are: #3 Eco-tourism Master Plan; #4 Airport Expansion and Feasibility Plan and #23 US Corridor Study. 1. Hardee County along with the municipalities should establish quarterly meetings, including key staff members, to review the Visioning Plan and its recommendations, key projects of regional significance and to increase general dialogue amongst the community. Similar to other, adjacent communities with common issues (i.e., Manatee County), a “Council of Governments” or similar should be established to facilitate the coordination. a. The County along with the municipalities should investigate the feasibility, including the potential components of a Joint Planning Agreement and Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement. These types of agreements generally include determination of the provision of services, process and procedures for annexations, land use reviews, as well as capital improvements. viii. Peace River Explorations ix. 3PR (People for the Protection of Peace River) 2. Hardee County should commission a market and logistics study to determine the market feasibility for increased economic and industrial development. This study should further identify targeted industries, potential locational needs including infrastructure improvements as may be necessary, marketing/branding of the community and economic development strategies that may be implemented by the community. Currently (2012), the University of South Florida has been contracted as part of a Phase I analysis to review and provide an overview similar to this strategy and provide baseline recommendations for future phases and “next steps”. This strategy is understood to be a multi-part, potentially long-term review and analysis, with implementing recommendations. a. Hardee County and the cities of Wauchula, Bowling Green, and Zolfo Springs should continue to work closely with the Hardee County EDC to complete an Economic Development Strategy/Plan. The Plan also documents economic development incentives available in support of the effort. 3. Consider solicitation of an eco-tourism master plan including components related to Trails/Greenways/Blueways (including Peace River as a catalyst for planning efforts). Funding for a plan has been provided by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) through their Local Agency Program (LAP). Following the completion of this plan, the community will be in better position to seek additional b. In addition to the municipal meetings, Community leaders must foster partnerships between various public sector agencies. The following list of public entities and institutions may have a role in supporting future development in the community: i. Hardee County ii. Cities of Wauchula, Bowling Green and Zolfo Springs iii. Chamber of Commerce iv. Economic Development Authority, Economic Development Council (EDC) and Industrial Development Authority (IDA) v. Hardee County School District vi. South Florida Community College /USF-Polytechnic vii. Ministerial Association Page 12 of 80
Page 2 and 3: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS EXECUTIVE PLAN SUM
Page 4 and 5: Residents, stakeholders and interes
Page 6 and 7: Housing diversification and choices
Page 8 and 9: identification (identification and
Page 10 and 11: HARDEE COUNTY Located in central Fl
Page 14 and 15: funding opportunities for identifie
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Page 18 and 19: preservation of this sector is enco
Page 20 and 21: SELECTED STRATEGIES As previously n
Page 22 and 23: 24. US 17 Corridor Study. The Count
Page 24 and 25: 5. Planning for mining reclamation
Page 26 and 27: Community garden More activities fo
Page 28 and 29: Participants were given the opportu
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Page 32 and 33: Good jobs Light industrial • Gove
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Page 36 and 37: Confirm central location for public
Page 38 and 39: • Board of County Commissioners
Page 40 and 41: • Two post-secondary institutions
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Page 44 and 45: If the County had paid professional
Page 46 and 47: • Board of County Commissioners
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Hardee County Visioning Kimley-Horn
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o Reduce county employees pensions
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MAPS 1. Aerial Base Map 2. Agricult
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GOAL E5: Hardee County shall achiev
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