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Fracked. Noah Zazulia, Brandon Saylor, Andrea Nickerson, Scott Williams, Jade Williams, Megan Munson, Lauren Wellman. Vision Statement.
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Fracked Noah Zazulia, Brandon Saylor, Andrea Nickerson, Scott Williams, Jade Williams, Megan Munson, Lauren Wellman
Vision Statement We will provide the means to promote, inspire, and empower economic development and guide our customers to enhanced sustainability through innovative consultation, research and analysis.
Guiding Principles •Accountability •Deadlines •Correspondence •Contribution •Effective communication •Take and give constructive criticism •Openly discuss and resolve issues •Customer satisfaction •Add value for customers •Increase customers’ understanding
Current Situation: Chemung County • Economic Status: • Median household income: $43,727 • Median house value: $93,100 • Primary Industries • Service - health, education, govt. • Manufacturing • Retail
Current Situation: Chemung County • Land: • 412 square miles • 11 towns, 5 villages, 1 city • Population: • 2010 Census: 88,331 • 2000 Census: 91,070 • Decline of 23,000 since 1970 • Educational Institutions • Local: Elmira College, EBI • Regional: CCC, http://www.chemungchamber.org/publications/2012%20Community%20Profile%20and%20Membership%20Directory%20Online.pdf
Current Situation: Chemung County • Infrastructure • I-86 • Shortline, Chemung County Transit, NY Trailways bus lines • Norfolk-Southern Railroad • Elmira-Corning Regional Airport • Water Resources • Susquehanna River Basin • Headwaters of Chesapeake Bay • Chemung River
Current Economic Situation • Development Concerns • Lack of infrastructure • Availability of developable land • Remaining Developable Land • Large, well-connected, underutilized urban sites • Necessitates demolition and redevelopment • Rural greenfield • Utility costs
Marcellus Hydrofracturing (Megan - insert definition)
Fracking Moratorium • Effective in NYS since 2008 • NYS Assembly passed two-year extension • If approved, would ban fracking until 2015 • Legislature seeks comprehensive study • State University of NY public health study • Must illustrate conclusive evidence • Cuomo administration consideration • Missed several self-determined deadlines
Introduction of Marcellus Drilling • Benefits • Economic benefits • Energy independence • Concerns • Environmental Damage • Infrastructure • Lack of residential resources • Developable land constraints http://www.chemungcounty.com/usr/EMO/Haz%20Mit%20FEMA%20version%202.pdf
Stakeholder Analysis Primary Stakeholders • Local residents • Rural areas • Farmers • Gas companies • Investors • Economic development agencies • Chamber of Commerce • Southern Tier Economic Growth • Elmira Downtown Development • Soil and Water Conservationists • County Planning Department • Southern Tier Regional Planning Secondary Stakeholders • Small business owners • Politicians • Financial institutions • Educational institutions • Healthcare institutions
Projected Job Creation 29,174 FTE workers under the average development scenario. [1] These figures represent the maximum annual construction employment under each scenario and Department of Environmental Conservation. (2011). Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement. Retrieved from: http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/76878.html.
Projected Earnings Potential Department of Environmental Conservation. (2011). Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement. Retrieved from: http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/76878.html.
Projected Tax Revenues State Revenue • Direct receipts: Lease of state land • Indirect receipts: Personal income tax • Conservative estimates: $31 million - $125 million/yr. Local Government Tax Revenue • Sales Tax Receipts • Ad Valorem Tax Revenue • 30-year projection: $1.45 million in tax revenue
Financial Mitigation Factors Housing • Increased rates for temporary and low-income housing Infrastructure • Damage to roadways Government Services • Emergency/healthcare
Community Mitigation Factors Character • Short-term residents Noise • Truck traffic Aesthetics • Construction/drilling
Business Development Plan Year One - Planning Stages • Chemung Energy Coalition • Members • Local residents • Legislature/legal professionals • Business owners • Health professionals • Economic development agencies • Environmental scientists • Meetings • Facilitated by elected chair • Monthly closed meetings • Quarterly public forums
Business Development Plan Year One - Planning Stages • Chemung Energy Coalition • Purpose • Discuss & address concerns & safety • Plan gradual & continuous development • Research similar situations • Propose statewide compliance protocol
Business Development Plan Year One - Planning Stages • Drill implementation • Limit permits • Drill zones • Activity regulations • Water consumption • Recycling plant • Transportation
Business Development Plan Year One • Noise/Visual Impacts