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Wisconsin’s Brownfields Initiative

Wisconsin’s Brownfields Initiative . National Governors Association Coastal Brownfields Cambridge, MA September 11-12. Michael Prager-Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources pragem@dnr.state.wi.us (608) 261-4927. Wisconsin Coastline?????.

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Wisconsin’s Brownfields Initiative

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  1. Wisconsin’s Brownfields Initiative National Governors Association Coastal Brownfields Cambridge, MA September 11-12 Michael Prager-Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources pragem@dnr.state.wi.us (608) 261-4927

  2. Wisconsin Coastline?????

  3. Wisconsin’s Brownfields Initiative & Great Lakes Redevelopment 1. Goals 2. Tools and Resources 3. Great Lakes Redevelopment Success Stories

  4. Why are Brownfields a Problem for my community? • contribute to neighborhood deterioration • limit economic growth and development in older neighborhoods • potential harm to human health and environment • attract vandals and open dumping • poor land use / urban sprawl

  5. Return property to productive use & preserve green space • Part of a larger smart growth effort • Complements conservation efforts • Brownfields are opportunities for smart land use planning • Land Recycling

  6. State recognizes brownfields are ultimately a local issue • Remove impediments • Provide tools and assistance • Multi-Agency Approach What is the State’s role?

  7. What is Wisconsin doing to encourage brownfields cleanup and redevelopment? • Liability Protection • Financial Incentives • Streamlined Cleanup Process • Technical Assistance

  8. Brownfields Study Group 30-member group: • Seven state agencies • Federal government • Environmental consultants • Attorneys • Environmentalists • Local Governments • Business & Trade Associations

  9. Brownfields Study Group Over 9 month period: • Identified 35 brownfields issues of importance. • Developed 80 proposals to address those issues. • Submitted to legislature.

  10. Liability Protection • Lenders • Local Governmental Units • Parties who conduct Voluntary Cleanup • Neighbors

  11. Voluntary investigation and cleanup an entire property No limits on eligibility: local government responsible party Provides “finality” to person’s liability Exempt from state cleanup laws new purchaser bank ANYONE... Voluntary Party Liability Exemption (VPLE) Process

  12. FinancialIncentives State and Federal Tools that can help fund brownfields cleanup and redevelopment

  13. Site Assessment Grant • “Jump-Start” brownfields redevelopment • Easy Application Process • Eliminates the unknown • For Phase I, Phase II, site investigation, demolition, and removal • For Local Governments • $1.7 Million per year

  14. 162 Grants received $4.8 million Demolition of 198 structures and buildings 54 Phase I’s 90 Phase II’s 72 Site Investigations Removal of 162 USTs Activities on 554 acres of land Site Assessment Grant Accomplishments …...AND MORE IN 2004!

  15. Wisconsin Brownfields Initiative Grant Program • $7 Million annually • Applicant can be either a business, municipality, or local development corporation • To promote environmental cleanup and economic development • Competitive application process • For remediation and redevelopment costs

  16. Wisconsin Brownfields Initiative Grant Program (cont.) • 54 Grants awarded for first 4 rounds • $22.2 million awarded and over $73 million requested • When completed, projects will result in: • 687 acres recycled • $365 million increase in tax value • Over 3,950 jobs

  17. Tax Incremental Financing • A mechanism for local governments to pay for economic development in blighted areas • Local gov usually borrows $ for project • Project costs are recovered through property taxes from increased property values • Traditional TIFs and env. TIFs

  18. Wisconsin Coastal Management Grants • To enhance and restore coastal resources on Lakes Michigan and Superior • Established under federal Coastal Zone Management Act • Can and has been used for brownfields projects that meet program priorities: • public/ waterfront access • to address impacts from development • wetland protection • land use planning

  19. Other $$$ Tools….. • Tax Deductions and Tax Credits • Low Interest Loans • Cancellation of Delinquent Property Taxes • Other State and Federal Grants

  20. Streamlined Cleanup Process • All cleanups (Leaking Tanks, Hazardous Waste, Voluntary Cleanup, etc.) follow one set of regulations • NR 700 - State’s comprehensive cleanup regulations • Brownfields MOA with U.S. EPA • Protective of public health + flexible remedial options

  21. Streamlined Cleanup Process (cont.) • Protective of all the state’s groundwater • Risk-based approach for soil contamination • Use of institutional controls to limit exposure • Allow for quicker and less expensive cleanups

  22. Technical Assistance • Site Specific Technical Reviews • Closure Reviews • Investigation and Cleanup guidance • Liability Clarification Letters • Redevelopment Assistance

  23. Successful Great Lakes Example #1: Kenosha Lakefront Redevelopment Harborpark Former Chrysler/ AMC Plant

  24. Kenosha Lakefront • Over 40 acres on Lake Michigan • Historical manufacturing since early 1900s • Simmons mattress • American Motors Corp. (AMC) • Vacant since 1986 • Petroleum and Chlorinated contamination • Historical Fill

  25. Kenosha Lakefront - Former AMC Plant - 1960’s

  26. 3rd Ave 5th Ave 55th St

  27. Kenosha Lakefrontenvironmental issues • 17 Underground Storage Tanks • Loading Dock Areas • Waste and Product Storage Areas • Operation Areas • Foundry “Sand” and Dredge Fill Areas • Rail Lines • Incinerator

  28. Kenosha Lakefrontenvironmental issues (cont.) • City took proactive lead on cleanup, planning, and development • Extensive investigation and remediation • Soil excavation • Designed to build on landfill • Voluntary Cleanup Program • Storm water Approach

  29. Kenosha Lakefrontcommunity input • Future vision of property • How Urban Land Institute assisted • What was the result of this community process

  30. Kenosha Lakefrontcommunity input • Create a new civic and cultural focal point • Generate year-round activity to bring people to the downtown area • Create a family-oriented destination • Create economic development opportunities • Establish a new residential neighborhood

  31. Kenosha Lakefrontreuse plan • Parks and Marina • Public Museum • Walkways and Bike path • Retail and Offices • Condos and Apartments • Historic Electric Trolley

  32. Kenosha Harborpark - Development Plan

  33. Kenosha Lakefrontdevelopment approach City took lead on: • Market analysis & planning • Secured financing • Liability protections • Solicited developers

  34. Sources of Financing • TIF District • Other City Funds • WI Dept. of Commerce Funds • WI DNR Funds • Transportation Funds • Federal Assistance • Other

  35. Successful Great Lakes Example #2: Sheboygan South Pier District/ Blue Harbor Resort Former C. Reiss Coal Property

  36. Sheboygan - South Pier • Confluence of Sheboygan River and Lake Michigan • Over 100 years of industrial use, coal handling, fuel storage, lumbar yard, fertilizer distribution, more…. • 50 acre property • Near recent harbor redevelopment area

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