The recipient entity's physical address:
           101 Burke St.
New Iberia, LA 70560

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           101 Burke St.
New Iberia, La 70560

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Other

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  5937

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $10,294,851

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Chairman: Cecil Hymel - 503 Oak Drive, New Iberia, LA 70563
Vice Chairman: Damon Migues - 9409 Old Jeanerette Rd, Jeanerette, LA 70544
Treasurer: Fran Henderson - 317 Indest St, New Iberia, La 70563
Secretary: Bart Romero - 2804 Teal Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560
Consultant: Mike Tarantino - 406 Rosemount Dr. New Iberia, LA 70560

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Continuation of long range plan for the development of a gateway business park to the Acadiana Regional Airport.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $757,904
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $7,579,043
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $1,200,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $757,904

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The Iberia Economic Development Authority (IEDA), a state chartered authority, serves to focus on moving Iberia Parish forward in the public domain with realistic, actionable ideas and projects that are attainable now or in the near future.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The IEDA Board of Commissioners is moving forward aggressively on strategic plans that have been developed with various governmental and private entities within the community, with the goal being to select several attainable projects that will make Iberia Parish a better place to live, work and do business.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           5 years

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 None
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 None

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 None

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  None

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               None

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               None

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                None

          What is the nature of the relationship?  None

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 None

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               None


Contact Information
name:  Michael Tarantino 
                                       address:  406 Rosemount Dr
New Iberia, La 70560
                                       phone:  337-380-4854
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  mtarantino@iberiabiz.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Consultant