CN-400000-F1310.pdf

This document is a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the State of Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the City of Macclenny in Baker County, Florida. The agreement relates to the Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO) designation, specifically the North Central RAO, which encompasses Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Putnam, Suwannee, Taylor, and Union counties. The MOA was executed under Executive Order 18-158 and is part of the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI), which aims to support and revitalize economically distressed rural communities.

The MOA outlines the responsibilities of the City of Macclenny in maintaining its RAO designation, including designating specific contacts for economic development, participating in training events, collaborating with county points of contact to gather information on available buildings and sites, and working to facilitate business retention, expansion, and recruitment. The agreement is set to expire on June 11, 2023, with the possibility of termination or continuation based on performance. The primary objectives include enhancing local economies, resolving community issues, balancing environmental and growth management needs, and promoting job creation and economic development in rural areas through coordinated efforts between state agencies, local governments, and community organizations.