Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center Georgia Resource Center - Atlanta, Georgia May 4, 2015
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center In the beginning… Our economic development efforts were separate, and opportunity passed us by on I- 85 … And “Visionary Leaders” said… Let’s Work Together We have many things in common: – Interstate I-85 runs through the region East/West – Hwy 17 runs through the region North/South – Hartwell Railroad (short-line) – Canon Airport (Franklin & Hart) – Border with South Carolina – Lake Hartwell
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center The Joint Development Authority of Franklin, Hart, and Stephens Counties was formed in 1997. Our JDA is a legislative authority (not a constitutional authority) JDA is comprised of 4 voting members from each participating county, for a total of 12 voting members. Length of term is 4-years and staggered so max JDA turnover is 50% per election cycle. Members are appointed by the respective BOC’s of each county JDA elects its own officers. Current Chair, Mr. Douglas Cleveland Meetings are held quarterly (religiously) and venue is rotated between counties, with called meetings as needed. Business Plan established which spells-out major initiatives: Hwy 17 widening, maximizing Hartwell R/R, joint development park, etc…
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center Gateway Industrial Park is Owned by JDA of Franklin, Hart, & Stephens Counties Gateway was our first JDA Project. JDA functions as a partnership with respect to tax receipts from businesses that locate within the park. Hart County Initial Investment 75% Franklin County Initial Investment 25% Stephens County Initial Investment 0% Example: Ad Valorem Taxes are collected by Hart County; which retains 75% of the receipt and remits 25% to Franklin. As counties continue to invest in projects, respective splits/ownership is adjusted proportionately. This arrangement is solidified via an intergovernmental agreement between respective boards of commission. Collaborative agreements for park services. Water & Sewer (Hart County Water & Sewer w/ City of Lavonia) Natural Gas (City of Hartwell and City of Toccoa) Electric (GA Power and Hart EMC)
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center • Gateway Industrial Park was the 1 st JDA Project
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center Gateway Industrial Park 150 acres bordering Interstate I-85 @ Exit 177 OneGeorgia Equity Grant $500,000 DCA - Rural Assistance Program Grant $500,000 USDA Community Facilities (40-year/4.75%) $500,000 REDLG – Hart EMC (10-year/0% interest) $450,000 ARC – Hart County Water & Sewer Authority $300,000 elevated water tank (500,000 gal) Total Acquisition & Development $2,250,000
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center Gateway Industrial Park 150 acres, Interstate Georgia I-85 @ Exit 177 Interstate 85 Welcome Center 12” Water TI Automotive 12” Sewer 2005 6” High Pressure Natural Gas Electric – Fenner Dunlop Underground & 2008 Looped CD Controls 2009
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center JDA & Gateway Park Area Return on Investment: Investment Jobs Haering Precision USA $44MM 800 TI Automotive $35MM 180 Fenner Dunlop Americas $62MM 200 Ritz Instrument Transformer $10MM (Gateway II) 50 CD Controls $ 5MM 25 To Date: $156MM 1,255 Original Acquisition & Development Cost:$2.25MM Marketing focus has shifted from individual counties (which have ~25,000 residents each) to regional focus… which contains >100,000 residents and can include commuting workforce from SC to further increase our available workforce.
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center Projects List: Rail Spur in Hartwell – Quality Industries Lake Hartwell Mega Boat Ramps & Fishing Piers in Franklin, Hart, & Stephens Hartwell Railroad – Potential CSX Connection in Elberton City of Toccoa – Downtown Revitalization, Canopy project Letters of Support for individual authority projects Broadband Infrastructure – rollout nearing completion Ongoing collaboration on Project Manager Tours, Prospect Visits, WorkReady, and more…
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center • Gateway II was procured and developed by Hart County IBA in 2007
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center • Gateway II’s First Business Prospect, “Ritz Instrument Transformers” located in 2009
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center Gateway III was procured by Hart IBA in 2011 – Development In-progress. • ~ 138 acres • I-85, Exit-177 • 12” Water • 12” Sewer • (2x) 6” Nat. Gas – High Pressure • Electric • Telecom
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center • Gateway III, Procured in 2011 – Engineering In-progress • > 138 acres GA State Patrol Outpost • I-85, Exit-177 • 12” Water • 12” Sewer • (2x) 6” Nat. Gas – High Pressure • Electric • Telecom
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center • > 400 acres • I-85 Frontage • 12” Water • 12” Sewer • (2x) 6” Nat. Gas – High Pressure • Electric – Underground/ Looped w/ Upgraded Sub Station • Telecom
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center
Hart County Industrial Building Authority Summary: Hart County IBA is very aggressive in developing new assets, marketing existing assets, and partnering with “Regional Partners”. SPLOST monies are used to support economic development efforts in Hart Co. Grant monies are leveraged wherever possible (ARC, EIP, EDA, OneGeorgia , etc…) to maximize utility of limited financial resources. Results: Approx. 2,350 New Full-time Positions and $267,800,000 New Investment since 2006 Majority of jobs created are classified as “advanced manufacturing” Requiring some technical skills and capacity to learn to interface with CNC/PLC equipment platforms. Key Next Steps: Continue to aggressively push education and workforce development. This includes continued WorkKeys Testing, College & Career Academy (2015), CTAE, and other initiatives supported by E-SPLOST. Sewer Infrastructure Expansion at I-85 (all other utilities sufficient for up to 20-yrs) Market existing assets near City of Hartwell and Gateway Parks.
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center Project/Asset List: (Hart County) Interstate I-85, Land & Infrastructure Development > 400-acres with Full Infrastructure (water, sewer, gas, electric, & telecom) Environmental & Archeological Surveys = COMPLETE Preliminary Geotechnical Exploration = COMPLETE Master Planning – Gateway I & II = COMPLETE, Gateway III = In-progress U.S. Hwy 29 – Hart County Industrial Park 32,000 ft² w/ 4,000 ft² (Offices), 14’ ceilings on 6 -acres (fenced) Springs Global – 504,000 ft. 28’ – 32’ ceilings on 95 -acres 10-acre site w/ Full Infrastructure (water, sewer, gas, electric, & telecom) Hwy 172 – Hartwell Business Center Walker Building 114,169 ft² w/ 3-sections of approx. 33,000 ft² divided by fire wall, 13’ ceilings on 38 -acres Hartwell Apparel Building – approx. 120,000 ft² available space (co-tenant)
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center Hart County Industrial Building Authority Dwayne A. Dye Executive Director : 706.856.2452 : 706.371.7943 IBA@hartcom.net
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center Stephens County Development Authority Tim Martin Executive Director : 706.886.4242 : 229.886.2332 tim@scda.biz
Project Managers Update 2015 Georgia Resource Center Project/Asset List: (Stephens County) OneGeorgia Broadband Grant 18 miles of broadband fiber has been installed from Hollywood down GA17A to Toccoa to the Hart EMC office on E. Currahee St, then down to Hwy 145 on into Franklin County, then south of Lavonia over to the Hart EMC office in Hartwell – Completed. Closing loop through Madison, Jackson, Barrow and Gwinnet to get to Atlanta. GA17, Under Construction Georgia Department of Transportation set to complete May 2016 4-lane access through Hayestone Brady Business Park Toccoa-Stephens County Sewer Collection System Expansion Sewer collection system expansion design for the South Big A Road and Veterans Parkway area North Georgia Technical College’s Healthcare Building Expansion The new wing houses North Georgia Tech’s Licensed Practical Nursing program and Paramedic/EMT program.
Stephens County, Hayestone-Brady Business Park
Industries Expanding in Stephens County
Opportunity Zones Stephens County Opportunity Zones
Stephens County Available Buildings Former Cash’s Floor Allied Ecovery Covering 112,840 sq. ft. 7,400 sq. ft. Former Old Castle Precast Nampac 48,860 sq. ft. 139,088 sq. ft. Standard Register Luftex 66,000 sq. ft. 70, 000 sq. ft. Scrap Masters Former Art Glass 46,955 sq. ft. House 25,576 sq. ft.
Tier 1 ! Tier 1! Tier 1! Frank Ginn Director : 706-384-5112 : 706-680-4466 frank@franklin-county.com
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