§ 36.55 LOCAL PROCESS AND PROCEDURES.
   (A)   An enterprise interested in Enterprise Zone development incentives must do each of the following prior to making any investment in the project:
      (1)   Contact the Enterprise Zone Manager to discuss the proposed project and if eligible, obtain an application and sample agreement.
      (2)   Submit the application to the Enterprise Zone Manager along with the state application fee.
      (3)   Meet with the Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement Negotiating Team to discuss the application and determine the percentage and term of the requested exemptions.
   (B)   The municipality will do the following with respect to processing the application for tax exemption:
      (1)   The Enterprise Zone Manager will notify the New Lebanon School District and Miami Valley Career Technology Center of the proposed application 14 days prior to submission to the Municipal Council for their consideration. The applicant should be available to meet with the appropriate school officials to respond to any questions related to the application.
      (2)   Present the application to the Municipal Council for review and recommendations.
      (3)   If approved, execute the agreement with the applicant.
      (4)   Submit executed agreements to the Board of Montgomery County Commissioners for its review and approval.
      (5)   File executed agreements with the Ohio Department of Development, the State Department of Taxation and the Montgomery County Auditor.
      (6)   Monitor agreements on a quarterly basis for compliance with the investment and employment pledges.
      (7)   Coordinate the annual review of Enterprise Zone Agreements by the Tax Incentive Review Council.
      (8)   Submit the annual reports to county and state agencies by March 31 of each year.
(Res. 2000-41, passed 9-19-00)