Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Palm Beach County Office of Economic Development is seeking the services of a qualified consultant to assist in identifying, developing and implementing various public, semi-public and private economic development projects and economic development financing programs. Programs include, but are not limited to, the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program, Community Development Block Grant Program, Programs of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Programs of the Federal Home Loan Bank, Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG) program, New Market Tax Credits, various tax exempt bonding programs, etc. The consultant shall also assist in the preparation of the applications for HUD and other grants that may be available at the time and provided they are suitable for the Economic Development Office, assist in negotiations with the private and public sector and assist in underwriting and financial structuring of economic development and mixed use projects, as determined necessary by the Economic Development Office.
