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Indiana Shovel Ready Program. Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Economic Development requires strong partnerships.
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Indiana Shovel Ready Program Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs Indiana Economic Development Corporation
Economic Development requires strong partnerships.. • Economic development is a team effort between OCRA, IEDC, local economic development organizations, other federal, state and local agencies, universities, utilities and rail providers • Financial incentives are only one factor in the site selection process
Key Issues for Site Consultants • Workforce • Transportation • Regulatory Certainty • Utilities • Schedules • Permitting • Construction • Financing
Key Benefits for Communities • Help local communities identify and prepare sites and existing buildings for economic development • Certify sites and existing buildings to expedite the location and permitting processes for business development • Identify and fast track the state and local permits necessary for a specific site (dependent on the end user)
Requirements- Leadership • Executive-level local government official support. (Elected official or executive is defined as a Mayor, County Commissioner or Town Council President).
Requirements- Site Ownership • Site Ownership / Control: • Clear title or development option • 50-year title search • Letter from property owner/option holder stating that site is for sale/lease
Requirements- Maps • Maps: • ALTA Map • Site map showing lot layout • USGS Topographical Map • Aerial Map
Requirements- Environmental • Phase I Environmental Site Assessment performed by a certified professional within the prior six months (Phase I Report and supporting information based on ASTM standards E 1527-00 or E 1527-05.) Remediated sites provide documentation of liability protection.
Minimum Standards • Wetland delineation demonstrating that impacts to waters of the state will be avoided or mitigation plan approved by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Requirements- Infrastructure • Water and wastewater infrastructure to property line or demonstrate the ability to construct and pay for the infrastructure up to property line. Capacity clearly defined.
Requirements- Transporation • Transportation infrastructure to property line or demonstrate the ability to construct and pay for the infrastructure up to property line.
Requirements- Infrastructure • Electric infrastructure to property line or demonstrate the ability to construct and pay for the infrastructure up to property line. Capacity clearly identified.
Requirements- Infrastructure • Natural gas infrastructure to property line or demonstrate the ability to pay for the infrastructure up to the property line. Capacity clearly identified.
Requirements- Infrastructure • High speed communications infrastructure to property line or demonstrate the ability to construct and pay for infrastructure up to property line. Capacity clearly identified.
Sites and Buildings Database • Geographic information system (GIS)-based system. • Targeted to companies, site selection consultants and economic development professionals. • View available properties and search by square footage, use, cost and available infrastructure. • Corresponding demographic reports such as labor force, wages and consumer spending can be created directly from the site. • Local Economic Development Organizations maintain site information for their territory. • http://iedc.in.gov/assets/files/Docs/Data%20Resources/LEDO/LEDO%20List%209%2010.pdf
Apply Now! • OCRA representatives will assist with application. • Accept applications throughout the year. • FASTeam reviews & approves applications. • http://iedc.in.gov/assets/files/Docs/Prgms%20Initiatives/Shovel%20Ready/Current_Shovel_Ready_App.pdf.
CONTACT: Office of Community and Rural Affairs One N. Capitol, Ste. 600 Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.ocra.in.gov