Section 125.2112 - Application to have area approved as enterprise zone; filing; form; contentsIf a local governmental unit qualifies under section 8 and its governing body approves the boundaries of a proposed enterprise zone, the local governmental unit may file with the authority an application, in a form provided by the authority, to have the area approved as an enterprise zone. The application shall contain all of the following:
(a) A description of the commitment by the local governmental unit to improve the efficiency of the local services provided, such as transportation, road improvement or maintenance, police protection, and other similar services and a description of the additional services that will be provided as a result of the area being designated an enterprise zone.(b) A statement of commitment to apply local ordinances relative to zoning, construction, and safety in a manner that preserves and protects the health, safety, and welfare of residents of the local governmental unit.(c) A commitment that the local governmental unit's economic development and land use planning resources will be provided to private entities involved with the area proposed as an enterprise zone.(d) Sufficient evidence for a determination of eligibility by the authority pursuant to section 13.(e) A map showing the proposed enterprise zone boundaries and the present land use of the area, and information concerning the present physical condition of buildings within the area.(f) A general description of how approval of the enterprise zone will improve physical conditions in the area, will induce private investment in the area by businesses and industries, and will create jobs in the proposed enterprise zone.(g) Evidence of support for approval of the enterprise zone by residents and businesses located within the local governmental unit and within the proposed enterprise zone.(h) The identification of an individual from the local governmental unit who will serve as an enterprise zone contact with the authority.(i) A general description of the structure, application process, responsibilities, and authority that will be used to manage all zone-related activities, including, but not limited to, how the zone will be promoted and any governing organizations that will be employed to manage the operation of the zone.(j) Other relevant information from the local governmental unit as required by the authority.1985, Act 224, Imd. Eff. 1/13/1986 ;--Am. 1994, Act 311, Imd. Eff. 7/20/1994.