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Eastgate Regional Council of Governments

Eastgate Regional Council of Governments (ARC) was established in 1973 to foster economic development and water quality planning in Ashtabula, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties. Serving over 547,000 residents, Eastgate administers programs such as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and supports projects like broadband installation and wastewater treatment upgrades. Eligible applicants include political subdivisions, educational institutions, public institutions, and non-profit organizations. Eastgate facilitates project planning, prioritization, and funding to enhance regional infrastructure and create employment opportunities.

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Eastgate Regional Council of Governments

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  1. Eastgate Regional Council of Governments ARC Local Development District

  2. Who is Eastgate? Council of Governments Established in 1973 ORC Section 167 Membership from each political subdivisions in member counties Voting members also include ODOT OEPA WRTA

  3. Contact Information EASTGATE REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 100 E. Federal Street, Suite 1000 Youngstown, OH 44503 www.eastgatecog.org P - 330.779.3800 F - 330.779.3838

  4. Counties We Serve Depending on the Program: • Ashtabula • Mahoning • Trumbull Population: • ATB/MAH/TRU – 547,000

  5. Programs We Administer Designations: • MPO • Economic Development District • Water Quality Planning Agency • OPWC District • Federal Procurement Program • ARC Local Development District

  6. Metropolitan Planning Organization • As the MPO Eastgate is responsible for Transportation Planning and Programming under MAP21 • Partners: FHWA, FTA, ODOT

  7. ARC Local Development District • Added in 2009 • Role • Program Administration • Coordinate with Local, State, Federal Agencies • Partners: GOA - ARC • Project planning and prioritization • Clearinghouse Review

  8. ARC Process - Timeline • Pre-Application period April – June • Projects must meet at least one ARC Fed/State Goal • Full Applications Due November

  9. Eligible Applicants • Political subdivisions (county, city, village) • Educational institutions (school district and vocational school districts, colleges and universities) • Public institutions (port authorities, libraries) • Non-profit Organizations (community improvement corporations, social service agencies)

  10. Types of Projects: • Construction • Water, Sewer, Industrial Park Improvements, Rail Improvements • Non-Construction • Education, Training, Computer Equipment, Broadband • Access Road

  11. County Eligibility Funding Request Level • Distressed 80% • At-Risk 70% • Transitional 50% • Competitive 30% • ARC is utilized to fill final gap in funding • Maximum funding request up to $250,000

  12. What makes a good project? • Does it meet an ARC goal • Funding commitments in place • Local and Regional project support • Job creation/retention • Is a Basic Agency required/secured

  13. Project Examples • Marcellus/Utica Welder Training Program Train 60 welders p/year in downhill welding skills specific to shale techniques. Jobs retained-71, created-5 • Wastewater Equalization Equipment Purchase/install 13,000 gallon flow equalization equipment to improve waste water treatment. Serving-1 business, Jobs retained-240, created-7

  14. Project Examples • Broadband Installation 3 miles of fiber optic cable, serving 2 industrial parks, 32 businesses, jobs retained-735, Created-94 • Construction/Installation of Interceptor/Sewer Project 6,600 LF Sewer serving-17 businesses, 32-households, Jobs retained-224, created-13. Basic Agency: OEPA

  15. ARC Basic Agency and CDBG Examples: YWCA Tech Lab Village of Orwell Water Tower Refurbishment

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