2013 Priority Project Solicitation Package

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BERKSHIRE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

1 FENN STREET, SUITE 201, PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01201

TELEPHONE (413) 442-1521 FAX (413) 442-1523

Massachusetts Relay Service: TTY: 771 or 1-800-439-2370

www.berkshireplanning.org

SHEILA IRVIN, Chair NATHANIEL W. KARNS, A.I.C.P.

RENE WOOD, Vice-Chair Executive Director

GALE LABELLE, Clerk

CHARLES P. OGDEN, Treasurer

2013 Berkshire Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)

Solicitation for Economic Development Projects

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) on behalf of the Berkshire CEDS Committee is

soliciting economic development projects for listing on the 2013 Berkshire CEDS Priority Project list. The

CEDS Priority Project list is a listing of all the economic development projects happening or being planned forBerkshire County. We encourage you to submit projects in all stages of development from concepts to projects

nearing implementation/construction.

The CEDS Priority Project list has many uses. The list provides an opportunity for project sponsors to

make their projects known to the community and to others who may be able to provide assistance with project

development. The list is also used by various agencies and organizations when making decisions on how to

best direct limited resources on economic development in Berkshire County. Finally, a projects listing on the

Priority Project list satisfies one of the eligibility criteria for obtaining funding from the Economic

Development Administration.


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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FORMS

Please follow a few simple guidelines when completing the forms.

Please type your answers to the questions in the spaces provided

The lead entity responsible for the project should submit the project for consideration

Please provide succinct responses to the questions that are applicable to your project

Please use one form per project

Please submit the attached forms to Sarah Hoecker via email [email protected], via post mail

at 1 Fenn Street, Suite 201, Pittsfield, MA 01201, or via fax at (413) 442-1523.

Please send completed forms to BRPC by May 24, 2013
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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2013 Priority Project Solicitation Form

1. Project Information

Project Title:

Project Location:

Lead Entity:

Project Contact:

Address:

Phone: E-mail:

Partnering Organizations:

2. Project Narrative

Please use the attached sheet Project Narrative & Economic Significance to provide a brief project narrative and

answer the questions applicable to your project.

Type of Project: (Check only one item per line)

Physical Development ____ Programs, Initiatives, Studies, Education, Other ____

Public Project ___ Private Project ___ Public-Private Partnership ___


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Project Narrative & Economic Significance to the Region

1.Please provide a brief project narrative. (please type the narrative below and limit your response to 1 paragraph)

2. Please provide brief answers to the following questions which are relevant to your project. (please limit yourresponses to 2 or 3 sentences and type your response below the questions)

Note: Not all questions are applicable to all projects. Please provide sufficient information to clearly demonstrate

the economic significance of your project to the region. The CEDS Committee will use your responses to determine

the relative importance of the project to the region. Incomplete responses may affect the ability of the CEDS

Committee to make an informed decision about your project.

a. Is the project consistent with one or more goals of the 2011 Berkshire CEDS (see attached)?

b. Does the project have a regional impact (i.e. does it positively impact more than one municipality)?

c. Will the project lead to additional investments in the region? If yes, please explain.

d. Does the project enhance the capacity of the regions workforce? If yes, please explain.

e. Does the project enhance entrepreneurship and small business development? If yes, please explain

f. Does the project develop infrastructure necessary for business development? If yes, please explain


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Project Status Forms

For Physical Development Projects please fill outForm A

For Programs, Initiatives, Studies, Education and Other please fill outForm B

Note:The project status checklist will be used by the CEDS Committee to determine the stage of a project. The status

of a project will not affect the CEDS Committees decision as to the economic significance of the project to the region.

Important: If your project is in the early stages of planning we encourage to you to submit your project as the CEDS

Committee may be able to provide assistance and direction as your project continues to develop.


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Form A Physical Development Category Stage of Project Development

Physical Development

Project Title:

Yes/No Please type answers in the spaces below

Have you developed a preliminary budget or detailed project budget

(e.g. list of sources and uses)?If yes, please provide a copy if possible.

Have you identified funding sources to finance the project?If yes, please identify the sources:

Have you secured financing for the project?If yes, please indicate percent of funding secured:

Have you secured the required matching funds?If no, anticipated date of obtaining matching funds:

Do you have site control over the project site?Please describe status of site control:

Has a feasibility study been completed that shows the project is viable?Date of completion or anticipated date of completion:

Has engineering/design for the project been completed?Date of completion or anticipated date of completion:

If applicable, has an environmental analysis for the project been

completed?

Date of completion or anticipated date of completion:

Have you identified all required, federal, state and local permits?Please identify all the required permits:

Have you obtained all required federal, state and local permits?

Date permits obtained or anticipated date of obtaining

permits:

Do you have commitments from all essential partners in the project?

If no, anticipated date of receiving necessary

commitments:


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Form B Program, Initiatives, Studies, Education and Other Category Stage of Project Development

Programs, Initiatives, Studies & Education

Project Title:

Yes/No Please type answers in the spaces below

Have you developed a preliminary budget or detailed project budget? If yes, please provide a copy if possible.

Have you developed a program or initiative management plan? If yes, please provide a copy if possible.

Have you identified funding sources to finance the project?If yes, please identify the sources:

Have you secured financing for the project?If yes, please indicate percent of funding secured:

Have you secured the required matching funds? If no, anticipated date of obtaining matching funds:

Do you have commitments from all essential partners in the project?

If no, anticipated date of receiving necessary

commitments:


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Regional Goals and Objectives from the 2011 Berkshire CEDS:

GOAL 1: TO IM PLEMENT UNI FI ED REGIONAL ECONOMI C DEVELOPMENT INI TATIVES.

Objectives

Develop mechanisms to guide the implementation of regional economic development initiatives

Foster and promote regional economic and workforce development

Strengthen and expand economic cooperation and collaboration regionally and beyond the regions borders

Develop mechanisms, as appropriate, to respond to unexpected economic losses

GOAL 2: TO ADVANCE THE REGIONS ECONOMIC PROGRESS THROUGH THE USE OF CURRENT AND PERTINENT DATA.

Objectives

Maintain and expand data and information collection capacity for regional analysis and performance evaluation

Proactively identify and assess the challenges and changes in the economic and demographic conditions of the region

Identify and quantify emerging and changing conditions of business and industry

GOAL 3: TO INCREASE TH E ECONOMI C COMPETITI VENESS OF THE REGION I N TH E GLOBAL ECONOMY.

Objectives

Proactively retain and expand regionally based and locally emerging businesses and industries

Provide a comprehensive package of business development resources to the regions established and emerging businesses

Encourage economic vitality of emerging industry clusters, the creative economy and innovative businesses in the regionExpand regional capacities to inventory and market sites and buildings for the regions economic development

Attract new businesses and industries to the region to expand the regions economy

GOAL 4: TO STABILIZE AND STRENGTHEN THE REGIONS WORKFORCE.

Objectives

Develop a well-educated and highly skilled workforce of all ages to stabilize and expand the regional labor pool

Align educational offerings and workforce development programs with the evolving needs of the marketplace


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Enhance and position the regional workforce system to align with and support regional job seekers and business needs

Encourage and support the goals of the Berkshire Compact for Education

GOAL 5: TO ADVANCE HI GH-QUALITY I NFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITY I MPROVEMENTS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT,

REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITAL IZATI ON OF THE BUIL T ENVIRONMENT.

Objectives

Provide a 21st Century capable telecommunications infrastructure throughout the region

Maintain and upgrade the Regions transportation network

Support community-driven initiatives to improve urban and town centers to stimulate economic activity

Build a modern, reliable and affordable energy network

Ensure the orderly expansion and upgrade of housing and other support facilities to accommodate the regions expanding econom ic needs

GOAL 6:TO FACILITATE THE REGIONS ASSESSMENT, REMEDIATION AND REDEVELOPMENT OF BUILDINGS AND SITES.Objectives

Support regional initiatives and efforts to address contaminated properties in the region

Create a mechanism for the redevelopment and reuse of underutilized mills and other buildings and sites

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