ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COUNTY OF …

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

COUNTY OF POWHATAN

MONDAY, July 10, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

Village Building Fire and Rescue Conference Room 3910 Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139

MEETING AGENDA

A. Call to Order

B. Recognition of Guests

1. Andrea Weber – EDA member 2. Kent Hill, Senior Manager, Economic Development, Dominion Virginia Power 3. Joe Hines, Principal, Director of Economic Development, Timmons Group

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C. Meeting Minutes

1. June 12, 2017 Meeting Minutes

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D. Treasurer’s Report

1. Monthly Report 2. Approval of Riverlink June 2017 invoice

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E. Old Business 1. The Riverlink Group July 2017 Workplan – Liz Povar 2. Branding discussion (handout)

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F. New Business 1. Learning Module: Powhatan Real Estate Strategy 2. Economic Gardening nominations (handout) 3. Community Development monthly report (handout)

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G. Adjournment

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9702 Gayton Road, Suite 336, Richmond VA 23238 [email protected] 804-399-8297

Powhatan County Economic Development Authority

The RiverLink Group Learning Seminar - July 2017

Topic: Real Estate Strategies for Economic Development

Presenters: Kent Hill, Joe Hines

Speaker Biography: Kent Hill

Kent Hill is currently Senior Manager of Economic Development for Dominion, one of the nation’s

largest electric and gas utilities. He is responsible for management of the company’s economic

development program, which includes support of local and state economic development efforts, new business development, and marketing outreach. He has held numerous positions at Dominion in the areas of economic development, industrial power sales, marketing, and engineering. Kent is a Certified Economic Developer and a graduate of the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma. He holds a BS degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from North Carolina State University and an Energy Management Diploma from Virginia Tech. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Virginia Economic Developers Association and the Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development. He is a current member of the International Economic Development Council, the Virginia Economic Developers Association, and the Southern Economic Development Council.

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected] Cell: 804-771-4987

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9702 Gayton Road, Suite 336, Richmond VA 23238 [email protected] 804-399-8297

Speaker Biography: Joe Hines

Joe Hines, PE, MBA specializes in Economic Development and Infrastructure and currently leads Timmons Group Economic Development Practice companywide. He has over two decades of experience in all phases of project delivery for site selection and analysis, prospect recruitment, infrastructure and site development.

During his tenure, the Economic Development practice has helped land over $3 billion in announced investment with over 6,500 jobs created from national and international companies. Key projects include Rolls-Royce, Amazon.com and The Vitamin Shoppe among others. Joe possesses an in-depth understanding of site identification, selection and evaluation as well as infrastructure development and how they all intertwine to make Economic Development projects successful. He was the developer of a site selection and TG Tier SystemSM process for objectively evaluating sites and utilizes technology such as Geographic Information Systems to help better deliver project results for our clients.

Joe routinely presents to state and regional groups, as well as IDA’s, EDA’s and local governments

about what it takes to be successful in Economic Development. He is a Board Member of the Virginia Economic Developers Association and a member of the International Economic Development Council and Southern Economic Development Council.

In addition Joe is a graduate of LEAD Virginia and Leadership Farmville and currently is a member of the Duke Fuqua School of Business Alumni Council as well as a member of NC State’s Civil

Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) Industry Advisory Board. A native of Southside Virginia, Joe grew up on the family farm near Farmville, Virginia. He is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys all types of outdoor activities while spending time with family and friends.

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 804-615-2162

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Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 12, 2017

Powhatan County Economic Development Authority P a g e | 1 Minutes – June 12, 2017

MEETING OF THE POWHATAN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD IN THE POWHATAN VILLAGE BUILDING FIRE AND RESCUE CONFERENCE ROOM, 3910 OLD BUCKINGHAM ROAD IN POWHATAN COUNTY, VIRGINIA, JUNE 12, 2017 AT 6:00 PM EDA Members Present:

Sen. John Watkins, Chairman Dan Jones, Vice-Chairman Tim Benusa Bob Gibson Russ Holland, Jr Gary Nester

EDA Members Absent:

Phil Sherman

Staff Members Present: Ted Voorhees, County Administrator Ramona Carter, Director of Public Works Rachel Grosse. Extensions Office

Guests Present: Liz Povar, The Riverlink Group

Stephen Versen, VA Dept. of Agri. & Consumer Services Sandra Tanner, VA Tourism Corporation Karin Carmack, Powhatan Planning Commission

A. Call to Order Sen. Watkins called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and noted that all members were present, with the exception of Mr. Sherman.

B. Appoint Secretary Sen. Watkins proposed to appoint Ramona Carter as temporary secretary for the June 12th, 2017 meeting. Mr. Benusa, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Holland, Mr. Jones, Mr. Nester, and Chairman Watkins voted AYE. MOTION Passed (6/0).

C. Recognition of Guests Sen. Watkins acknowledged and welcomed the guests.

D. Meeting Minutes – May 8, 2017 meeting Mr. Jones motioned to approve meeting minutes. Mr. Benusa seconded the motion. Mr. Benusa, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Holland, Mr. Jones, Mr. Nester, and Chairman Watkins voted AYE. MOTION Passed (6/0).

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E. Treasurer’s Report Mr. Benusa presented the treasurer’s reports and the invoices from Riverlink. Mr. Gibson motioned to accept the report and approve the invoices. Mr. Jones seconded. Mr. Benusa, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Holland, Mr. Jones, Mr. Nester, and Chairman Watkins voted AYE. MOTION Passed (6/0).

F. Old Business

1. Mrs. Povar presented the draft agenda for the Business Retention & Expansion Leadership Education Forum June 26-28, 2017. Mrs. Povar noted that an invitation letter was sent out from Senator Watkins. Kerri Delaney has already received 7 or 8 positive responses to attend. Mrs. Povar provided a summary of the purpose of the forum and Laith Ward’s qualifications. Mrs. Povar indicated that a second forum is planned for the fall of 2017. Mr. Voorhees commented that the public has been notified about the forum sessions in order to satisfy the public notification requirement if more than two BOS, EDA or Planning Commission members attend. Mrs. Povar presented revised logos/brands. Members agreed that the brand/logo should represent Powhatan County Economic Development and not only the EDA. Members suggested a tag line be added to the logo to help the general public understand the meaning behind the logo. Mrs. Povar indicated that there is one additional logo that her team is working on that she will bring back in July. Mrs. Povar indicated that the branding/logo task is slightly behind schedule however this will not affect the overall deliverables schedule (end of calendar year 2017). Mrs. Povar presented the Economic Gardening/VEDP program. The Board approved Bret Schardein to proceed with identifying 3-5 Powhatan businesses to participate in the program. Mrs. Povar presented the Business Outreach Interim Summary stating that 29 of the proposed 30 business meetings are complete. Mrs. Povar also presented the updates on the Riverlink work plan.

G. New Business

1. Learning Module-Ag-based Business Development. ii. Mrs. Tanner discussed Argitourism as a strategy for economic restructuring.

Mrs. Tanner indicated that she had participated in the development of the Tourism Plan for Powhatan County back in 2009. She suggested the plan be updated and include ag-business development. The Board instructed Rachel Grosse to work with VCT and VDACS to update the Tourism Plan. Mrs. Tanner presented success stories from Mecklenburg County and the Shenandoah Valley “Fields of Gold”. Mrs. Tanner indicated that funding assistance is available to assist with tourism branding and marketing.

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iii. Mr. Versen explained the role of the Marketing and Development Division of the Office of Agriculture and Forestry Development. Mr. Versen discussed funding opportunities available for new and expanding agribusiness through the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID). The Chairman requested a packet be available to help individuals understand the tax-benefits involved with investing in ag-business. Mr. Voorhees asked if Mr. Versen could provide contact with similar sized counties that have used the VDACS AFID planning grant. Mr. Versen mentioned Clarke County and Loudon County that he could put Powhatan in contact with.

iv. Ms. Grosse provided information on existing Powhatan ag-businesses and activities that qualify as ag-business. The Board requested that Ms. Grosse initiate an update to the tourism plan to incorporate ag-business.

2. Karen Carmack-Powhatan Planning Commission

Ms. Carmack presented maps showing the progress being made on the update to the Comprehensive Plan from 2010. Ms. Carmack explained the various areas identified on the map and how the areas are defined to control growth and development. Ms. Carmack indicated that the transportation study completed by Timmons Group still need to be included in the Comp Plan. Ms. Carmack stated that it is the goal of the Planning Commission to have the Comp Plan approved and adopted by late fall 2017.

3. EDA Vacancies

Mr. Voorhees stated that one application has been received and will be presented to the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Nester indicated that this was his last meeting as his term is expiring. He thanked all the Board members and stated that he has enjoyed working with them and being part of the EDA. The Board thanked Mr. Nester for his service. Mr. Nester and Mr. Sherman’s positions expire on June 30th, 2017.

4. Community Development monthly report

The Board members commented that they really appreciated the monthly report on Community Development.

H. Adjournment

There being no further business, Mr. Jones moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Nester seconded the motion.

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Mr. Benusa, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Holland, Mr. Jones, Mr. Nester, and Chairman Watkins voted AYE. MOTION Passed (6/0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Senator John Watkins, Chairman Date Economic Development Authority

Ramona Carter, Interim Secretary Date Economic Development Authority

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The RiverLink Group Intersections for Economic Development INVOICE

9702 Gayton Road, Suite 336 Richmond, VA 23238

Phone 804-399-8297

[email protected]

INVOICE # 062917POW

DATE June 29, 2017

TO

Mr. Ted Voorhees

Administrator, Powhatan County

Powhatan County Economic Development Authority

3834 Old Buckingham Road

Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Phone 804-598-5612 [email protected]

FOR Economic

Development

Deliverables

Description Amount

May 16, 2017 – June 15, 2017 Fees Due Per Contract $5,000.00

Business Retention deliverables (company background research; outreach to companies; research & development for sustained program deliverable; implementing BRE 2-day Workshop)

$3,500.00

Learning modules deliverables (Topical category prioritization for CY 2017; continued identification of and preparation with presenters)

$1,000.00

Branding deliverables (continued revisions to initial brand/logos; continued message development; contractor meetings with local stakeholders)

$ 500.00

Total $5,000.00

Make all checks payable to The Riverlink Group

Payment is due within 30 days.

For questions concerning this invoice, contact Liz Povar | 804-399-8297 | [email protected]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!

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Powhatan County Economic Development Authority The RiverLink Group Workplan & Status

July 2017 Updates noted in Yellow Highlights

Key Action Steps Timeline to Complete Expected Outcome RiverLink Lead Status

Goal 1: Create a positive image for Powhatan's economic development efforts. Deliverables: Develop a brand, logo, tag line, elevator pitch and website supporting the economic development function for Powhatan County

Gather EDA input on assets, strengths, messages, audiences

February 2017 EDA meeting

Key themes, messages and audiences that are important to EDA are basis for branding strategy to create a higher-level impact with corporate clients

HD Studios/Beth Deatherage

Completed facilitated discussion at 2/13/17 EDA Board meeting

Facilitate discussion with selected stakeholder representatives; additional discussions with local stakeholders in mid-May

April 5, 2017

Perspectives of external stakeholders (tourism, chambers, etc.) will be collected to be used in development of the branding strategy.

The RiverLink Group/Liz Povar

Completed on April 5.

Create branding, logo, tag line

July 2017 EDA meeting review and possible approval

EDA approves brand, logo, tag line and brand becomes visible in new audiences


Initial logo options presented to EDA 5/8/17 for review; partial feedback from EDA; second review June EDA meeting; third versions presented at July meeting.

Develop "elevator pitch" talking points

August 2017 EDA meeting approval

Consistency in positive talking points about Powhatan will be developed resulting in higher confidence in Powhatan's business climate


In process; dependent on logo decision

Communication Training Session implemented for EDA members, key county staff, key stakeholders

August 2017

Influential stakeholders are informed to articulate the positive Powhatan message; ultimately impacts broader networks


Shifting timeline to August or September

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Launch economic development website

July 2017 EDA meeting review frame; continue pages development August – September 2017

Website will be designed, launched and hosted with targeted messages audiences, and will include metrics to track usage/hits


Review of current website completed; timing dependent on logo approval

Report out on results from branding and website development

December 2017 EDA meeting

Analysis of website hits indicates impact of new brand and economic development messaging

HD Studios/Beth Deatherage n/a

Goal 2: Establish a Sustained Business Retention & Growth Program & Validate Target Business Markets

Deliverables: Complete at least 30 Powhatan business calls and prepare summary report; provide professional development for Powhatan EDA and other selected team members on the importance of a BRE program; prepare recommended long-term BRE strategy document

Complete 30 calls on existing primary businesses in Powhatan October 2017

Gain knowledge about business climate; ensure existing business base feels valued; validate target sector recommendations from 2014 ED Strategy document; create new ambassadors who can leverage their business networks to support the Powhatan business case; understand unique business rationale for locating/growing in Powhatan which leads to more focused outreach to new prospects in future years that results in net new job creation.

Kelly Evko

List of companies completed; modified based on willingness to meet; corporate intelligence reports prepared based on scheduling of appointments; letter of introduction from Chairman sent in February 2017; summary analysis being prepared using the research background and interviews. 29 appointments completed; one more in process of being finalized. 5/25/2017 – Seal Specialists 5/24 - Sweet Shop 5/24/2017 – R.S. Hauling

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5/24/2017 – YardWorks 5/22 - Royal Pump and Well 5/16/2017 – Otte Controls 5/10 - Etheridge Automation- 5/10 - Watson Machine 5/10 - Herf Jones 5/9 - CF Bank 5/9 - Commonwealth Countertops 5/4/2017 – Fortune Performance 5/4/2017 – Eagle Teleservices 4/25/2017 – Weightpack 4/25/2017 – Sterile Resources 4/24/2017 – DRP Collision 4/10/2017- PIE Tech 4/24/2017 – SET Cleaning 4/5/2017 – Rapid Manufacturing 3/23/2017 – 2150 3/23/2017 – Morris Industries 3/22/2017 – Layman Brothers 3/22/2017 – Land & Coats 3/16/2017 – Collier Companies 3/16/2017 – Ocean Fire Protection 3/16/2017 – Shade & Wise 3/15/2017 – Moslow Wood 3/15/2017 – San Air Technology 3/8/2017 – Mill at Fine Creek

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Develop Business Retention, Expansion and Growth Strategy for EDA

August 2017

Create a written plan of action for consistent and sustained BRE program for 2018 that ensures existing businesses are celebrated and their business needs supported resulting in capture of additional jobs and capital investment and the leveraging of existing business networks

Laith Wardi

June 26-28 the BRE Workshop was held. Two business visits; three individual stakeholder sessions, one all-hands stakeholder session, two Powhatan staff sessions and one EDA session were conducted. Input and feedback will be used by consultant to develop the Powhatan BRE Strategy. During May, staff provided additional feedback to Laith on local partners 4/27/17: Third internal staff team call with Laith Wardi. Staff provided feedback on specific individuals and organizations to develop as Powhatan BRE partners. 4/7/17: Second internal staff team call with Laith Wardi Staff provided initial feedback on BRE team (matrix) 3/9/17: First internal staff team call with Laith Wardi. Introductory call to outline approach to development of BRE program.

Conduct 2 Business Retention & Expansion Professional Development sessions for EDA

November 2017 EDA board members, staff and stakeholders will understand and be able to systematically

Laith Wardi June 26-28 the BRE Workshop was held. Two business visits; three

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and appropriate staff and stakeholders

implement a BRE program resulting in capture of additional jobs and capital investment in Powhatan County

individual stakeholder sessions, one all-hands stakeholder session, two Powhatan staff sessions and one EDA session were conducted. Input and feedback will be used by consultant to develop the Powhatan BRE Strategy.

Goal 3: Implement a Professional Learning Development Program for EDA members to gain knowledge about resources and partners for the economic development strategy

Deliverables: Implement at least 8 Learning Sessions on topics relevant to economic development and of interest to the EDA Board members. Sessions to be primarily embedded in standard EDA Board meetings.

Eight (8) topics and experienced presenters will be identified and retained to meet with the EDA during regular monthly meetings, to inform EDA of partners and resources that are available to support their economic development strategy

October 2017

Board members will be knowledgeable about, and have developed relationships with, resources to leverage in their economic development program that ultimately create a stronger business case for companies who want to grow, invest and create jobs in the locality.

Nancy Price

Topics initially identified and presenters being identified. July Topic: "Real Estate Strategies for Economic Development" Presenters: Kent Hill, Senior Manager, Economic Development, Dominion Virginia Power. Joe Hines, Principal, Director of Economic Development, Timmons Group June Topic: Ag-Business Development as a Sector Strategy. Presenters: Stephen Versen, AFID Manager, VA Department of Agriculture & Community Services; Sandra Tanner, Tourism Development

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Specialist, Virginia Tourism Corporation; and Rachel Grosse, Virginia Tech Extension Agent, Ag & Natural Resources. At request of EDA Chairman, EDA will also hear from the Chairman of the Powhatan Planning Commission on the status of the Comprehensive Plan. May: Topic: Career Pathways – Powhatan. Presenters: Wes Smith, Director of Manufacturing & Logistics Programs, CCWA; Dr. Tracie Omohundro, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Powhatan County School System. April: Topic: Workforce and Talent System Alignment. Presenters: Elizabeth Creamer, Senior Advisor, Workforce Development, Office of Governor Terry McAuliffe. Brian Davis, Executive Director, Resource Virginia WIB March: Topic: Economic Development

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Fundamentals. Presenter: Gregory Wingfield, Senior Fellow, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at VCU; Founder of GH Wingfield Consulting, LLC.

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VBRSP Site Development Page 1

VIRGINIA BUSINESS READY SITES PROGRAM

SITE DEVELOPMENT

GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

April 2017

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Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP)

Site Development

The Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) was established pursuant to § 2.2-2238 C.

of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the Code), to identify and assess the readiness of

potential industrial sites in the Commonwealth of Virginia (the Commonwealth) for marketing for

economic development purposes, thereby enhancing the Commonwealth’s infrastructure and

promoting the Commonwealth’s competitive business environment.

The VBRSP has two components: (i) Site Characterization to ascertain and designate a site’s level

of development1 and (ii) Site Development to further develop the sites. These Guidelines are for

the Site Development component.

The goal of Site Development is to develop a pool of potential sites across the Commonwealth that

are well prepared and positioned for selection and development by prospective economic

development projects that are ready to commit to the construction of a facility. These potential

sites are typically at a Site Characterization Tier Level (Tier Level) 4 or 5. The Commonwealth

currently does not have an adequate number of such sites.

In an effort to develop a pool of viable sites, grants are available to assist with the costs associated

with the development required to increase a site’s currently designated Tier Level to the next Tier

Level (Site Development Grants), with the objective of ultimately taking the site’s designated Tier

Level to the highest Tier Level possible. See Appendix A for a description of each Tier Level.

Site Development Grants are available to potential sites across the Commonwealth, at various

currently designated Tier Levels, and with a variety of site acreages.

These Site Development Guidelines set forth the priorities and procedures for the evaluation of

applications for and the award of Site Development Grants.

VBRSP Site Development Priorities

Consideration of a Site Development Grant Application (Appendix B) will be based on the

following priorities:

Viability - the development required to prepare and position the site at a higher Tier Level

can be implemented practically and successfully within a reasonable period of time.

Alignment – the site has an express connection to the local or regional economic

development strategy or strategic plan.

1 Under the Site Characterization component of the VBRSP, a potential site is first assessed to measure its existing

level of development and the additional development required to bring the site to an appropriate level for marketing

and, based on this assessment, receives a designated Site Characterization Tier Level (Tier Level). See the Site

Characterization Guidelines at http://virginiaallies.org/businessreadysites.html for further information.

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Economic Impact – the development of the site has a public purpose and would have a

significant economic impact on the community and facilitate further increased prospect

traffic and economic growth.

Commitment – the scope of work required to increase a site’s currently designated Tier

Level to the next Tier Level (Scope of Work) is complete, the necessary financing for the

implementation of the Scope of Work is available and documented or will be within a

reasonable period of time, the required dollar-for-dollar match of the Site Development

Grant requested is identified, and an estimated timeframe for implementation of the Scope

of Work has been established.

Leveraged Resources – the use of existing infrastructure, workforce and other community

assets, grants and funding, or other resources used to support the site.

Site Development Grants

A total of approximately $1,200,000 is currently available for Site Development Grants.

A Site Development Grant will be awarded up to the following maximum amount at each Tier

Level:

From Tier Level 1 to 2 - $100,000




A Site Development Grant will be awarded to assist with the costs associated with the development

required to increase a site’s currently designated Tier Level to the next Tier Level.

A site may be awarded only one Site Development Grant in this round of Site Development Grant

Applications. Applicants are encouraged, however, to develop the site to the highest Tier Level

possible.

The award of a Site Development Grant is subject to the availability of funds and an appropriation

of the Virginia General Assembly.

Site Development Grant proceeds are to be used only for the necessary, reasonable costs incurred

in accordance with the Scope of Work set forth in a Site Development Grant Application and the

performance agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the grant (Performance

Agreement).

Site Development Grant proceeds may not be used for regularly recurring local fiscal obligations

such as personnel, project management and administrative expenses and related costs, as a

substitute for other funding already committed to the site, or other funding for which the site is

eligible.

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The process for disbursement of a Site Development Grant will depend upon a site’s Tier Level

and the amount of the award. It is expected that a Site Development Grant will be disbursed in at

least two installments according to milestones determined to be appropriate for the Scope of Work.

Eligible Applicant and Eligible Sites

To be eligible for a Site Development Grant, applicants and sites must meet the same criteria as

applicants and sites for VBRSP Site Characterization.2 In addition, the site’s designated Tier Level

must be listed in VirginiaScan no later than the close of business May 19, 2017.

Applicant Responsibility

An applicant is responsible for a dollar-for-dollar match of a Site Development Grant.

The match may be from public and/or private sources and in the form of cash and/or in-kind

contributions.

Cash may be in the form of actual cash contributions from the applicant, other cash donations,

other grants or other sources of funding.

In-kind contributions must be directly related to the Scope of Work. Such in-kind contributions

may be in the form of property (land, equipment and other goods) and services (personnel,

project management and administrative expenses and related costs). The value of in-kind

contributions will be based on current fair market value and documentation will be required. In-

kind contributions may represent no more than 25% of the total match, with services

representing no more than 5%.

The match must be made by the Performance Date set forth in the Performance Agreement.

Cash and in-kind contributions made prior to July 1, 2016, or used as a match for a Site

Characterization Grant will not be counted toward the match.

An applicant must demonstrate adequate evidence of the match, as well as the additional financing

required to complete the Scope of Work.

Application

An applicant must submit a Site Development Grant Application for evaluation by the Review

Committee of the VBRSP Working Group.

Site Development Grant Applications will be accepted beginning April 17, 2017, and ending at

the close of business May 19, 2017.

2 See the Site Characterization Guidelines at http://virginiaallies.org/businessreadysites.html.

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Among other things, a Site Development Grant Application must include the following materials

to be provided by a licensed civil engineer or equivalent (a Site Development Professional):

(i) a Scope of Work describing the complete nature of the work;

(ii) an estimate of the total costs associated with the Scope of Work;

(iii) a descriptive budget including description and value of any in-kind contributions being

offered; and

(iv) an estimate of the timeframe to complete the Scope of Work.

Site Development Grant Applications will be grouped and considered on a competitive basis by

existing designated Tier Level.

Site Development Grants will be awarded based on the highest perceived merit, the priorities

identified in these Guidelines and, to the extent practicable, such that the different regions of the

Commonwealth, various Tier Levels, and different site acreages will be represented.

Site Development Grants will be awarded no later than June 16, 2017.

The Review Committee has the sole discretion to award a Site Development Grant.

Performance Agreement

The recipient of a Site Development Grant will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement

which will be subject to negotiation with VEDP.

It is expected that the performance agreement will contain provisions for, among other things,

disbursement of the Site Development Grant, use of the proceeds, reporting, and any repayment

obligations.

The Performance Agreement must be executed before any Site Development Grant proceeds will

be disbursed to the recipient.

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APPENDIX A

Site Characterization Tier Level

The following Site Characterization Tier Levels describe the level of existing development at a

potential site:

(i) Tier 1: Site under (a) public ownership, (b) public/private ownership, or (c) private

ownership which such private owner(s) agreeable to marketing the site for economic

development purposes and to allowing access to the property for site assessment and

marketing purposes, but at no established sales price. Comprehensive plan reflects site

as appropriate for industrial or commercial development and use, but site is not zoned

as such. Site has minimal or no infrastructure. Minimal or no due diligence has been

performed.

(ii) Tier 2: Site under (a) public ownership, (b) public/private ownership, or (c) private

ownership with an option agreement or other documentation of a commitment by the

private owner(s) to a competitive sales price, to permit access to the site for site

assessment, construction, and marketing, and to market the site for industrial or

commercial economic development purposes. Comprehensive Plan reflects site

intended for industrial or commercial development and use, but site is not zoned as

such and a rezoning hearing needs to be scheduled. Site has minimal or no

infrastructure. Minimal or no due diligence has been performed.

(iii) Tier 3: Site is zoned for industrial or commercial development and use. Site has

minimal or no infrastructure. Due diligence including, among other things, a wetlands

survey with Army Corps of Engineers approval within the last five years, geotechnical

borings, boundary and topographical survey, cultural resources review, an Endangered

Species review, and a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, has been completed.

Estimated costs of development have been quantified.

(iv) Tier 4: All infrastructure is in place or will be deliverable within 12 months. All permit

issues have been identified and quantified.

(v) Tier 5: All permits are in place and the site is ready for a site disturbance permit from

the locality in which the site is located.

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APPENDIX B

VBRSP Site Development Application

Application Instructions

Carefully review the VBRSP Site Development Guidelines and the application requirements

before completing and submitting an application.

Applications will be accepted beginning April 17, 2017 and ending at the close of business May

19, 2017. Only timely-filed, complete applications will be considered.

Use the Provided Format: Applicants must use the format provided and respond using a font

size of no less than 12.

Use the Space Provided: All questions should be answered within the space provided. Certain

new attachments may be required. Any such attachments must be placed at the end of the

application, and listed in order:

Attachment A - Site Characterization

Attachment B - Site Description Updates

Attachment C - Scope of Work

Attachment D - Budget

Attachment E - Financing

Attachment F - Marketing

* In some cases, more than one document may be needed to for a particular attachment.

For example, the site description documents may include an aerial image and a

topographic map. In this instance, please label the documents A-1, A-2, and so forth.

Application Questions and Submittal: Specific questions may be addressed as set forth below.

Applications must be submitted electronically by close of business on May 19, 2017.

Submit questions and applications to:

John Loftus

Sites and Building Manager

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

(804) 545-5786

[email protected]

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Part I – Summary

1. Applicant Name(s)

2. Primary Contact Information

Include physical and email addresses and contact numbers.

3. VirginiaScan IVS Number

4. Current Tier Level

If the site does not yet have a designated Tier Level in VirginiaScan, a Site

Characterization by a Site Development Professional, as well as the supporting

documentation required by the VBRSP Site Characterization Application, must be

submitted concurrently with this VBRSP Site Development Application (Attachment A).

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5. Site Development Cost and Grant Request

Provide the total estimated cost of the Scope of Work and the amount of the VBRSP Site

Development Grant requested. Indicate whether the applicant was awarded a Site

Characterization Grant.

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6. Summary of Site Description Update

Summarize any changes to the information provided in a previously submitted VBRSP

Site Characterization Application including: any new ownership or option agreement or

other agreement between the applicant and the owner(s) of the site; revised site plans;

additional planning, engineering and construction studies including a Site

Characterization not yet submitted to VEDP; zoning or comprehensive plan revisions;

and infrastructure changes. Attach any supporting documentation (Attachment B).

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Part II – Scope of Work and Budget (50 pts)

1. Scope of Work (25 pts)

(a) Summarize the Scope of Work to be performed. Attach a detailed line item of the

Scope of Work provided by a Site Development Professional (Attachment C).

(b) Provide a timeline for the Scope of Work and include the projected completion date.

(c) Provide the name of the firm which will be responsible for implementing the Scope of

Work if this has already been determined.

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2. Budget (25 pts)

(a) Summarize the cost of the Scope of Work to be performed. Attach a detailed line

item budget and any supporting information provided by a Site Development

Professional (Attachment D).

(b) Summarize the financing of the Scope of Work. Attach a spreadsheet identifying

each source of funding, including the Site Development Grant and the required

match, and the amount provided by each source as a share of the total cost

(Attachment E).

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Part III - Site Justification (50 pts)

(a) Detail the connection between further development of the site and the local or

regional economic development strategy or strategic plan.

(b) Describe any potential interest in the site by prospective economic development

projects.

(c) Explain how development of the site would further economic growth and increase

prospect traffic.

(d) Describe any targeted market study that has been done or any expected marketing

plan for the site and attach any supporting materials (Attachment F).

(e) Indicate how existing infrastructure, workforce and other community assets, grants

and funding, or other resources are being used and leveraged to support the site.

(f) Describe how the local and/or regional community may support or be involved in the

development of the site.

(g) Detail plans and paths to take the site to the highest Tier Level or fully ready for

commitment by a prospective economic development project to the construction of a

facility.

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