An Economic Development Opportunity for Medford Presentation to the Medford City Council April 23, 2013
Conducting trade throughout Southwestern Oregon for thousands of years
Tribal Unmet Needs Shortfall of Shortfall of $1 million/year $13 million/year in 2013 in 2022 Tribal membership is expected to double in 20 years
One local geological event could wipe out Tribal resources for decades
Forestry Land Management Gaming & Hospitality High-Speed Telecommunications Elder Care Housing Health Care Professional Exhibits
“I was hesitant at first. . . .They’ve been a good community partner.” Former Coos Bay Mayor Joe Benetti Quoted in Medford Mail-Tribune
Every 100 Tribal jobs are associated with another 136 jobs in the economy Manufacturing 3 Other, 19 Services, 81 Resources/ Construction, 12 Trade, 21
Coquille Tribe Medford Project A NEW BUSINESS IN MEDFORD
1 2 3 Kim’s Restaurant Hwy. 99 Harry & David
Development property today
600 or more Class II gaming machines Food & Beverage venue Personalized guest service Intensive regulation
The plan is to replace abandoned structures with landscaped and well-lit parking areas
Bear Creek Golf Course currently operates as a Tribally-owned business under a long-term lease
Economic Development Benefits Opening day $26 million investment $10 million in Estimated 233 salary/benefits jobs (FTEs) Opportunities $6 million in for local first year suppliers
Coquille Tribe Medford Project FACTORS BEHIND THE PROJECT
Coquille Restoration Act
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
Coquille Gaming Compact
Questions?
Coquille Tribe Medford Project WHAT IS NEXT?
National Environmental Policy Act The Bureau of Indian Affairs in the Department of the Interior is the Lead Agency After publication of the Notice of Intent (NOI), the NOI and all future NEPA documents will be posted online at: http://www.coquilleeis.com
Environmental Impact Statement Scoping – Lead agencies solicit input from public and interested agencies Public scoping meeting Cooperating agencies Scoping report Draft EIS Final EIS Record of decision
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