[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Long Branch 8-9-1994 by Ord. No. 39-94. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Zoning — See Ch. 345.
The City of Long Branch is hereby authorized to act as an incorporator to create a nonprofit organization to be known as the "Enterprise Zone Development Corporation of Long Branch," and the Business Administrator is hereby authorized to execute a Certificate of Incorporation containing provisions authorized by and consistent with this chapter.
The purpose to be included in the Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 15A:1-1 et seq. shall include the following:
A. 
To formulate and propose a Preliminary Zone Development Plan pursuant to the Enterprise Zone Act and prepare, monitor, administer and implement the Zone Development Plan.
B. 
To utilize the powers conferred by the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Act for the purpose of stimulating investment in and economic development of the proposed enterprise zone.
C. 
To utilize state assistance through the provisions of the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Act relating to exemptions from and credits against state taxes.
D. 
To secure the involvement in and commitment to zone economic development by private entities, including zone neighborhood associations and voluntary community organizations supported by residents and businesses in said enterprise zone.
E. 
To make recommendations for the revision of municipal planning and zoning ordinances and other land use regulations as they pertain to the Enterprise Zone for the City of Long Branch so that the city may use the powers conferred by law to enhance the attractions of the Enterprise Zone to prospective developers.
F. 
To increase the availability and efficiency of support services, public and private, generally used by and necessary to the efficient functioning of commercial and industrial facilities in the area, to the extent to which the increase of improvement is to be provided and financed by the City of Long Branch or by other entities.
G. 
To take such additional action, not inconsistent with the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Act, as the Board of Directors of the Enterprise Zone Development Corporation deemed necessary for the development, administration and coordination of activities in the Enterprise Zone for the benefit of zone businesses and community organizations within said Enterprise Zone, for the ultimate purpose of the economic betterment of the residences and said Zone and the participating municipalities.
[Amended 12-13-1994 by Ord. No. 57-94]
A. 
The Board of Directors of the Urban Enterprise Zone Development Corporation shall consist of nine members as follows: All of the above shall be appointed by the Long Branch City Council who shall serve on a nonsalaried basis. All members must be a resident of the City of Long Branch or have a bona fide business within the City of Long Branch.
B. 
Two alternates are to be selected and shall serve in the absence of a regular member.[1]
[Added 8-22-2006 by Ord. No. 18-06]
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 16-06 provided that the Board of Directors recommended a change to the bylaws to authorize alternate members to ensure a quorum at regular or monthly meetings.
The duration of the Corporation shall be for a period of time as permitted by N.J.S.A. 15A:1-1 et seq.
[Amended 8-22-2006 by Ord. No. 18-06]
The Directors of the Corporation shall develop bylaws for the Corporation, which shall be approved by the City Council of the City of Long Branch, and shall include an executive officer to be known as the "Enterprise Zone Administrator." The Board shall develop qualifications for the Zone Administrator and shall thereafter appoint an Administrator who meets said qualifications. The Zone Administrator shall serve at the discretion of the Mayor and City Council. The Board may thereafter reappoint the same individual as Zone Administrator for successive terms, provided that no term shall exceed four years. The Board shall also hire such other persons, including professional persons, as may be necessary for the efficient operation of the Enterprise Zone Corporation.
All ordinary business conducted by the Enterprise Zone Development Corporation shall be approved by a simple majority of the Board members who are present at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors. However, amendments to the Zone Development Corporation's bylaws, modification of zone boundaries, proposals for projects to receive money from the Zone Assistance Fund, the hiring of an Enterprise Zone Administrator and the hiring of professional, technical and consultant personnel shall require the affirmative vote of 2/3 of the entire Board of Directors.
The Certificate of Incorporation shall also contain the name and addresses of the first Board of Directors of the Corporation and such additional information as may be required by the New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act.
[Added 1-12-1999 by Ord. No. 48-98]
A. 
Individual design kits, consisting of Facade Concepts and Regulations; Drawing Customers to your Business; Signage; Advertising 24 Hours a Day; and Renovation and New Construction, are available at the rate of $4 per kit or $15 for all four kits.
B. 
The Revitalization Plan for Broadway is allowed to be purchased by the public at a cost of $35 per copy.