Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2007-2012 Draft 2009 Annual Report
Submitted by: North-central Alabama Regional Council of Governments Decatur, Alabama September 30, 2009
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………1 NARCOG EDD…………………………………………………………………………………..2 Vision Statement…………………………………………………………………………………3 CEDS Strategy Committee………………………………………………………………………3 Committee Meetings ……………………………………………………………..………………3 Partners & Resources for Economic Development…………………………………………….4 Geography………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Demographics & State of the Regional Economy……………………………………………...6 Past Years Activities and Services……………………………………………………………..12 Integration with Alabama’s Economic Development Priorities……………………………..14 Regional Priority Projects & Project Identification………………………………………….16
Appendix A: CEDS Strategy Committee Appendix B: Meeting Agendas Appendix C: Adopting Resolution
Introduction “In the past three years my comments have emphasized: (2006) the enviable demographics of our region and the significant potential for extensive economic development; (2007) regionalism and comprehensive involvement by stakeholders; and (2008) prioritization of projects to enhance the entire NARCOG region, possibly identifying a NARCOG initiative to be accomplished through a coalition effort by the three counties. Mr. Hester has done a very commendable job during the past three years to accumulate and assemble information from stakeholders and develop and submit the annual report with progressively improved content, format, and quality to reputably serve NARCOG Region. The 2009 annual report will update and validate priorities and further enhance this model effort. I continue to stress involvement by ALL stakeholders. In an effort to further stimulate maximum involvement by stakeholders, I plan to work with Mr. Hester this year to identify and quantify stakeholder benefits, being or to be derived from the CEDS process, in order to substantiate to stakeholders the value of the CEDS process to the NARCOG region”. Bob Francis, Chairman Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Strategy Committee
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NARCOG EDD The North-central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG) was created in 1969 under Legislative Act 112 and is one of twelve Councils of Governments (COG’s) in the State of Alabama. The twelve COG’s are members of the Alabama Association of Regional Councils (AARC), which is located in Montgomery, Alabama. The NARCOG serves a three-county region consisting of three (3) counties and twenty-three (23) municipalities. As of September 2009, NARCOG’s Board of Directors consists of twenty-nine (29) representatives from our fourteen (14) member Governments (Cullman County, Lawrence County, Morgan County, City of Cullman, City of Decatur, City of Hartselle, City of Moulton, City of Priceville, Town of Fairview, Town of South Vinemont, Town of Garden City, Town of North Courtland, Town of Dodge City, and the Town of Town Creek). The Mission Statement of the NARCOG is: NARCOG is committed to improving the quality of life by rendering the highest quality of professional services possible to our governments and the residents of Cullman, Lawrence and Morgan Counties. This mission shall be accomplished through fiscal accountability and prudent judgment in the administration of all programs, grants and planning services offered by this agency, while maintaining sensitivity to individual needs and changing governmental requirements (Adopted by the NARCOG Board of Directors on October 20, 1994). The NARCOG continues to provide leadership for the preparation of the region’s annual Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) as required by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to qualify for its assistance programs. In 2007, the NARCOG Board and EDA approved our Full CEDS Update, which will next need to be updated in 2012. On September 24, 2008, the NARCOG Board approved our 2008 CEDS Annual Report, and EDA approved it as well The NARCOG CEDS is the result of a continuous regional economic development planning process in our three-county region. The three (3) meetings of the CEDS Strategy Committee were held in July and August of 2009. The purpose of these meetings was to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to offer guidance, oversight and input into the CEDS planning process and the annual report. The primary goal of these meetings was to review and update the projects, goals, and strategies to reflect accomplishments and changes over the past year, to continue working towards consensus on the regional priority projects and enhance performance measures. Input from these meetings is included in this 2009 CEDS Annual Report. Ultimately, the CEDS is intended as a tool to create and retain jobs, promote a more stable and diversified local and regional economy, and improve living conditions and the quality of life for the citizens of the region.
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Vision Statement The NARCOG region envisions an all inclusive society where every citizen enjoys an exceptional quality of life through the provision of a seamless educational system, job availability, recreational and cultural activities, and housing choices. This society will be realized through an innovative economy that creatively maximizes and utilizes available resources while protecting our natural environment.
CEDS Strategy Committee The CEDS Strategy Committee, the entity established by the NARCOG and responsible for developing, updating, or replacing a strategy in the CEDS, is the principal facilitator of the economic development planning and implementation process. According to Federal guidelines, its members should represent all major interests of the community, both public and private, to ensure that viewpoints of all segments of the community are considered and to take advantage of local skills and resources in program formulation and implementation. The following individuals served on the 2009 CEDS Strategy Committee, which reflects changes as a result of the 2008 mayoral election cycle. Additional information on the CEDS Strategy Committee is located in Appendix A. Ray Alexander – Mayor, City of Mouton James Fields – Representative, Cullman County Robert Francis, Jr. – CEDS Strategy Committee Chairman, Hartselle Development Board Max Townson – Mayor, City of Cullman Dr. Vicki Hawsey – President, Wallace State Community College Don Stanford – Mayor, City of Decatur Dr. Mary Yarbrough – Dean, Calhoun Community College
Committee Meetings The CEDS Strategy Committee met four (4) times in preparation for the 2009 Annual Report on the Region’s CEDS. An organizational and kick-off meeting was held in February 2009 to review and discuss a preliminary schedule, and the CEDS Strategy Committee and the identified public and private stakeholders in the CEDS process met three (3) times in July and August of 2009 to review the existing CEDS and provide input into the annual report. It should be noted that the 4th meeting was held in conjunction with NARCOG Rural Planning Organization (RPO), the CEDS Committee Chairman and EDD staff were afforded the opportunity to solicit input from the RPO members. The dates and locations of these meetings are provided below and the meeting agendas are included in Appendix B.
February 25, 2009 – NARCOG Board Room July 15, 2009 – Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce July 22, 2009 – NARCOG Board Room August 4, 2009 – NARCOG Board Room (w/RPO meeting)
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Partners & Resources for Economic Development There are a host of federal, state, regional and local government, nonprofit and private organizations that provide resources, support and partnerships for economic development in Alabama. The NARCOG EDD and CEDS Strategy Committee recognize the importance of defining its role and relationships with these organizations and institutions for the enhancement of economic development planning efforts and implementation. Individuals representing these organizations and institutions have provided leadership and guidance in the development of our 2009 CEDS Annual Report. Local Partners & Resources:
Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce Morgan County Economic Development Association (MCEDA) Cullman County Industrial Development Board Lawrence County Industrial Development Board Morgan County Economic and Industrial Development Authority Cullman County Economic Development Office City of Cullman Economic Development Agency Hartselle Development Board
Regional Partners & Resources:
North Alabama Industrial Development Association (NAIDA) Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Alabama Rural Action Commission (ARAC) Alabama Power Company, Biotechnology Association of Alabama Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Alabama Information Technology Association, Alabama Association of Regional Councils (AARC) Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) The University of Alabama Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER)
State & Federal Partners & Resources:
The Office of the Governor Alabama Department of Economic and Community Development (ADECA) Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Alabama Development Office (ADO) Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Economic Development Administration (EDA) Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA)
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Geography The NARCOG Region is a three-county area geographically situated in the center of one of the state’s most rapidly growing areas. Bounded on the north by the Tennessee River and the southeast by the Mulberry Fork of the Warrior River, the NARCOG Region consists of 1,328,351 acres or 2,014 square miles of land and 70 square miles of water within Cullman, Lawrence, and Morgan Counties. Most of Morgan and Lawrence Counties are drained by the Tennessee River, while most of Cullman County is drained by the Black Warrior River, which lies south of the Region. The map below depicts the three-county area of the NARCOG EDD.
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Demographics & State of the Regional Economy The NARCOG Region is comprised of Cullman, Lawrence, and Morgan counties. The Region was inhabited by some 223,350 persons in 2000, which represents an increase of 10.8% over the 1990 population of 199,169. It is projected that the population for the region will be 244,727 in 2010 and 254,046 in 2015.
Table1: Population Trends & Projections YEAR REGION CULLMAN LAWRENCE MORGAN ALABAMA
1990 199,169 67,613 31,513 100,043 4,404,587
2000 223,350 77,483 34,803 111,064 4,447,100
2006* 229,736 80,187 34,312 115,237 4,599,030
2010 244,727 86,982 37,378 120,367 4,838,812
2015 254,046 91,341 38,347 124,358 5,028,045
Source: US Census Bureau and CBER, CBER, *March 20, 2007
In terms of patterns and trends, employment data continues to be the primary gauge and a key indicator in analyzing and measuring the economic condition and health of the NARCOG EDD and its service areas of Cullman, Lawrence, and Morgan Counties. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “unemployment rates were higher in June (2009) than a year earlier in all 372 metropolitan areas”. The Decatur MSA ranked 256th out of the 372 metropolitan areas with 10.6% unemployment, which is slightly higher than the unemployment rate of 10.1% for Alabama and the national unemployment rate of 9.7% as of June 2009 per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The following tables and graph illustrates the unemployment trend for the Decatur MSA in the NARCOG EDD over the last 10 years.
Table 2: Unemployment Rates YEAR/(Mo.) (MAY) 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
NARCOG DISRICT 2.8% 3.1% 3.6% 5.7% 7.8% 5.9% 5.3% 3.5% 4.0% 4.4% 5.6%
DECATUR MSA 2.8% 3.2% 3.6% 5.0% 5.3% 4.9% 3.6% 3.5% 3.6% 3.1% 4.2%
CULLMAN COUNTY 2.4% 2.7% 3.0% 4.5% 5.7% 5.5% 4.1% 3.0% 3.6% 3.9% 3.1%
LAWRENCE COUNTY 3.4% 3.5% 4.4% 6.7% 8.5% 5.8% 6.6% 4.4% 5.3% 4.2% 5.0%
MORGAN COUNTY 2.7% 3.1% 3.4% 6.0% 9.3% 6.5% 5.4% 3.6% 4.0% 3.0% 3.5%
STATE OF ALABAMA 3.5% 3.6% 3.9% 5.3% 5.5% 5.4% 4.4% 4.0% 4.4% 3.9% 4.6%
UNITED STATES 4.5% 4.6% 5.1% 5.6% 6.1% 5.8% 4.3% 4.0% 4.2% 4.4% 4.9%
Source: US Bureau of Labor
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Table 3: Local Area Unemployment Statistics Series Id: LAUMT01194603 Not Seasonally Adjusted Area: Decatur, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area Area Type: Metropolitan areas State/Region/Division: Alabama
Year
Period labor force employment
unemployment
unemployment rate
1999
June
74499
70935
3564
4.8
2000
June
73794
70790
3004
4.1
2001
June
72985
69581
3404
4.7
2002
June
71812
67372
4440
6.2
2003
June
71256
66838
4418
6.2
2004
June
71701(E)
67643(E)
4058(E)
5.7(E)
2005
June
71090(E)
67901(E)
3189(E)
4.5(E)
2006
June
71558(E)
68742(E)
2816(E)
3.9(E)
2007
June
73236(E)
70701(E)
2535(E)
3.5(E)
2008
June
72832(E)
69246(E)
3586(E)
4.9(E)
2009
June
71090(P)
63536(P)
7554(P)
10.6(P)
E: Reflects revised inputs, re-estimation, and new statewide controls. P: Preliminary. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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The map below depicts the areas of the United States, including the Decatur MSA, that are above or below the US average unemployment rate, as of June 2009.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Economic Development Performance Measures: According to the EDA, the following performance measures are used to evaluate successful development and implementation of the CEDS:
Number of jobs created Number and types of investments undertaken in the region Number of jobs retained Amount of private sector investment Changes in the economic environment of the region
However, these are not meant to be the only performance measures. A CEDS can benefit from developing additional quantitative and qualitative measures that will allow the evaluation of progress towards achieving the identified goals and projects.
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The following tables provide a snapshot of the number of new and expanding industries, the amount of capital investment, and jobs created within the NARCOG Districts service area of Cullman, Lawrence and Morgan Counties from January 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009. It’s important to note that the continued economic recession has drastically impacted these numbers for this reporting period. Particularly for both Cullman and Morgan Counties which have performed well over the last several years from a trending standpoint. Also, at the time of this report, the amount of capital investment was still unknown for the one new company locating in Morgan County, but it will be provided and part of the annual report.
Cullman County New and Expanding Industry: 2009 Total New Companies: Total New Capital Investment: Total New Jobs:
0 0 0
Total Expanding Companies: Total Expanding Capital Investment: Total Expanding Jobs:
2 $150,000 12-30
Total New & Expanding Companies: 2 Total New & Expanding Investments: $150,000 Total New & Expanding Jobs: 12-30 Source: Cullman Economic Development Agency
Lawrence County New and Expanding Industry: 2009 Total New Companies: Total New Capital Investment: Total New Jobs:
0 0 0
Total Expanding Companies: Total Expanding Capital Investment: Total Expanding Jobs:
0 0 0
Total New & Expanding Companies: 0 Total New & Expanding Investments: 0 Total New & Expanding Jobs: 0 Source: Lawrence County Industrial Development Board
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Morgan County New and Expanding Industry: 2009 Total New Companies: Total New Capital Investment: Total New Jobs:
1 $?? 15
Total Expanding Companies: Total Expanding Capital Investment: Total Expanding Jobs:
0 0 0
Total New & Expanding Companies: 1 Total New & Expanding Investments: $?? Total New & Expanding Jobs: 15 Source: Morgan County Economic Development Agency New & Expanding Industry: 2008 Cullman County: Total New & Expanding Companies:
3
Total New & Expanding Investments:
$55,850,000
Total New & Expanding Jobs:
206
Lawrence County: Total New & Expanding Companies:
0
Total New & Expanding Investments:
0
Total New & Expanding Jobs:
0
Morgan County: Total New & Expanding Companies:
3
Total New & Expanding Investments:
$198,000,000
Total New & Expanding Jobs:
67
NARCOG Region: Total New & Expanding Companies:
6
Total New & Expanding Investments:
$253,850,000
Total New & Expanding Jobs: 273 Source: Cullman County EDO, Lawrence County IDB, and Morgan County EDA
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Observations:
Cullman County continues to create the most new jobs in our region
Morgan County continues to create the most private investment in our region
A major regional challenge is the impact of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Act that will add 4,700 direct and potentially 5,000 to 15,000 indirect jobs to the region by 2012 and the large number (50-80 percent) of current employees of the Army at Redstone Arsenal eligible to retire by 2012. The BRAC-mandated expansion of Redstone Arsenal will provide opportunities for expanded procurement and innovation such as those experienced previously in the region. A few areas that present clear opportunities for regional economic development include alternative fuels initiatives by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, simulation and modeling in defense and aerospace applied to biomedical world by HAIB and Vanderbilt University, and the need for new technologies in aerospace, missile defense and aviation where molecular machines, biosensors and biomaterials offer significant benefits. The NARCOG operates a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program intended to assist small and medium size business and industries throughout the region with gap financing. The NARCOG RLF Program has been very successful and partially funded by EDA. Primarily, the RLF makes loans to those businesses whose start up and expansion will directly result in the creation and/or retention of permanent jobs. For the period January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009 NARCOG closed four (4) loans totaling $195,000 in Revolving Loan Funds and $480,000 in private funds leading to the creation of 81 new jobs at a cost of $5,926 per job. Two (2) of the four (4) loans were in Morgan County, and one (1) each in Cullman and Lawrence Counties.
The Morgan County EDA recently completed a “Strategic Plan for Economic Development”. This plan should further enhance and support economic development efforts in our region.
The new Valley Innovation Alliance’s (VIA) Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED covers Northern Alabama and Southern Tennessee and is headquartered at Calhoun Community College. This workforce development program should enhance and strengthen our region and the rest of the Tennessee Valley area.
A Robotic Maintenance Training Center was announced for Calhoun Community College. The competitor for this training center was Wallace State College; which is also located in our region. The state-of-the-art training center will make Alabama more competitive in economic development efforts and support our existing high tech and automotive industries.
The nearly $15 Million Morgan Center Regional Industrial Park in Morgan County and the 1,456 acre Stoney Lonesome OHV Park in Cullman County should have huge impacts on the economy in the region.
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Past Year’s Activities and Services During the past year, the NARCOG EDD has been involved with the following projects, conferences, workshops, and meetings in support of economic development within our region. The following list provides an overview of our activities and services in 2009.
NARCOG continued to co-chair the Alabama Association of Regional Council’s (AARC) Planning Task Force that is charged with coordinating and developing regional and statewide economic development and planning projects.
In partnership with the Planning Task Force, NARCOG is assisting with the preparation of the Alabama CEDS with funding from EDA and in-kind match support from ADECA.
NARCOG is currently involved in the support of the Governor’s Alabama Rural Action Commission (ARAC) initiative. NARCOG is part of the Region 1: North Alabama Regional Action Commission which includes NACOLG and TARCOG.
NARCOG is under contract to provide technical and professional planning services to the Moulton City Council and Planning Commission.
NARCOG completed the “York Branch Streambank Restoration Feasibility Study” in Cullman County with Funding from the ADEM & EPA 604(b) program.
NARCOG is currently updating the “Lawrence County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan” in conjunction with the Lawrence County EMA and Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee with funding from FEMA.
NARCOG is currently preparing a Comprehensive Plan with a Town Center Design component for the town of North Courtland with funding from a CDBG Planning Grant.
NARCOG submitted a CDBG Planning Grant on behalf of the Town of Somerville to prepare a Comprehensive Plan with a Town Center Design component. (pending)
NARCOG continues to work with the City of Hanceville on the development of an EDA grant for sewer improvements in conjunction with CDBG and ARC.
NARCOG worked on the preparation of the Planning Track for the Annual AARC Fall Conference in Montgomery, AL this October.
NARCOG attended the EDA Regional Conference in Atlanta in May 2009.
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NARCOG is assisted with the development of a workshop on Wild-land Urban Interface (WUI) and Green Infrastructure with the Alabama Forestry Commission as part of a joint partnership between AARC and AFC – September 2009
NARCOG participated in the West Alabama East Mississippi (WAEM) Town Workshop as a group facilitator. This was a collaborative effort between the WAEM WIRED Initiative and Your Town Alabama.
NARCOG participated in the Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) assessment of the City of Leeds as a member of the Leeds ACE Team.
The City of Hartselle has been selected to participate in the Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) program beginning in the fall of 2009. NARCOG will be the Captain of the Hartselle ACE Team.
NARCOG submitted a ADEM 604(b) proposal for EPA funding to conduct a Water Quality Monitoring Project in Cullman County (pending)
NARCOG arranged and facilitated our CEDS Committee meetings – 2009
NARCOG prepared the Planning Track for the AARC Annual Fall Conference – October 2009
NARCOG attended and co-chaired AARC Planning Task Force meetings – 2008 & 2009
NARCOG attended ACE council and training meetings – 2009
NARCOG attended various chamber events, planning commission meetings, and town council meetings within our Region including:
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce luncheons
Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce luncheons
Morgan County EDA meetings
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Integration with Alabama’s Economic Development Priorities
NARCOG is actively engaged with the Governors new initiative launched in 2007 to implement Governor Riley’s “Plan 2010” for Alabama. The Alabama Rural Action Commission (ARAC) is modeled after the successful Black Belt Commission. NARCOG is part of the North Alabama Action Commission, which is one of the eight (8) Rural Action Commissions established statewide.
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NARCOG participated with the other eleven (11) COG’s in Alabama, through the AARC Planning Task Force, to help produce the Alabama Consolidated CEDS in support of the State’s Economic Recovery efforts following several hurricanes. This joint effort was funded with EDA financial assistance and published in Winter 2007.
In partnership with the Planning Task Force, NARCOG is assisting with the preparation of the Alabama CEDS with funding from EDA and in-kind match support from ADECA. All twelve (12) Regions were recently awarded additional funding from EDA in late 2008 to update and enhance this report by developing benchmarking tools, creating a host website, and establishing an advisory committee to further support economic development efforts in Alabama. The project timeframe is 18 months ending in June of 2010.
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Regional Priority Projects & Project Identification As mentioned earlier in this report, one of the major thrust of the CEDS Strategy Committee and the NARCOG EDD this past year was to continue to work towards a consensus on the most vital projects for the region as a whole. During this year’s planning process, the CEDS Strategy Committee and regional stakeholders were provided an opportunity to review the regional and local projects included in the 2007 CEDS, as well as the 2008 Annual Report and provide input through meeting discussions and survey worksheet instruments. The table depicts the “Top Ten” Regional Priority Projects as determined through the survey of the CEDS Strategy Committee and regional stakeholders. It’s important to note that these projects are not ranked in order. With the exception of the proposed mixed-use “Sweetwater” development located at Highway 20 and I-65 in Decatur, all of the top regional priority projects are transportation related and support the overall goal of a strong multi-modal transportation system to support economic development efforts in the region. Also, the table depicts other important projects for our region and some newly identified local projects as well (highlighted in yellow). 2008 CEDS Regional Priority Projects PRIORITY High High High High High High High High High High
PROJECT/PROGRAM Highway 20 Improvements w/Controlled Access from I-565 to US31 Decatur Port upgrades for container shipping Morgan Center Industrial Park adjacent to I-65 in Hartselle Corridor V (Memphis to Atlanta Highway) Widen I-65 to 6-lanes from Cullman County to Tennessee Construct the Decatur-Hartselle By-Pass ( Veteran’s Parkway) I-65 interchange at County Road 222 in Cullman County Increase north/south capacity of CSX railway Sweetwater Development Widen & Realign Highway 36 in Hartselle
FUNDING SOURCES ALDOT State Port Authority EDA/ARC/Local ALDOT ALDOT ALDOT/private ALDOT private EDA/ARC/Local ALDOT
PRIORITY
PROJECT/PROGRAM
FUNDING SOURCES
Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Low Low Low Low
Infrastructure improvements to Mallard Fox West Industrial Park in Lawrence County Increase east/west capacity of Norfolk Southern railway Work Force Development/Education Construct interchange at Alabama Highways 24 and 157 in Moulton Lighting of Alabama Highway 157 in Moulton (2012) Completion of the Cullman by-pass from US31 to Highway 69 Explore Regional Cultural Arts and Agricultural Museum Support Robotics Center @ Calhoun College Extension of sewer along Highway 157 in Moulton WWTP Improvements (Hartselle) Morgan County/Roundtree Airport Improvements (Hartselle) Tennessee River/Alabama-Tombigbee Waterway Improvements Widen State Highway 67 to 4-lanes from Priceville to Somerville Explore/Educate on Regional Revenue Sharing Sewer Rehabilitation and Improvements (Hanceville) Fairview Community Park & Town Center projects Highway 69 & Wesley Avenue intersection improvements (Fairview)
EDA/ARC/Local private State, Federal, Local ALDOT ALDOT ALDOT Local Local EDA/ARC/Local EDA/ARC/Local State, Federal, Local State, Federal ALDOT Local EDA/ARC/Local ADECA/ALDOT ALDOT
2008 CEDS Projects Identified
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APPENDIX A: The CEDS Strategy Committee The following chart identifies selected and relevant characteristics of the 2009 CEDS Strategy Committee as required by the Economic Development Administration guidelines. The committee is comprised of the following composition:
CEDS Strategy Committee Members Position Director
Economic Interest Nonprofit
Race Caucasian
Gender M
Elected Official No
Ray Alexander
Representing Hartselle Development Board City of Moulton
Mayor
Public Sector
Caucasian
M
Yes
Max Townson
City of Cullman
Mayor
Public Sector
Caucasian
M
Yes
Don Stanford
City of Decatur
Mayor
Public Sector
Caucasian
M
Yes
James Fields
Cullman County
Industrial Relations
Nonprofit
Minority
M
Yes
Dr. Mary Yarbrough
Calhoun Community College Wallace State Community College
Dean
Nonprofit
Caucasian
F
No
President
Nonprofit
Caucasian
F
No
Member Robert Francis, Jr.
Dr. Vicki Hawsey
Economic Sector Representation Business
0
0%
Public / Government
3
43%
Nonprofit
4
57%
Total
7
100%
Race & Gender Female
Male
Total
Caucasian
2
29%
4
57%
6 86%
Minority
0
0%
1
14%
1 14%
Total
2
29%
5
71%
7 100%
APPENDIX B: Meeting Agendas
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Strategy Committee and Stakeholder Meeting #1 Wednesday July 15, 2009 10 AM to 12 Noon Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce - Meeting Room 301 2nd Avenue SW (US Highway 31) Cullman, AL
AGENDA
I. Welcome and Introductions
II. Comments from the Chairman – Bob Francis, Chairman
III. CEDS Overview & Schedule – Joey Hester
IV. Overview of the Alabama CEDS – Joey Hester
V. CEDS Vision, Goals, & Projects: Review, Input, & Prioritization Consensus – Joey Hester
VI. Adjourn
Contact: Joey Hester, AICP Director of Planner North-central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG) 216 Jackson Street, SE Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 355-4515
[email protected] Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Strategy Committee and Stakeholder Meeting #2 Wednesday July 22, 2009 8:30AM to 9:30AM NARCOG - Conference Room 216 Jackson Street, SE Decatur, AL
AGENDA
I. Welcome and Introductions
II. Comments from the Chairman – Bob Francis, Chairman
III. CEDS Overview & Schedule – Joey Hester
IV. Overview of the Alabama CEDS – Joey Hester
V. Input from the CEDS Committee & Stakeholders – Joey Hester
VI. Adjourn
Contact: Joey Hester, AICP Director of Planner North-central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG) 216 Jackson Street, SE Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 355-4515
[email protected] North Central Alabama Rural Planning Organization Agenda August 28, 2008
ITEM 1.
Approve the minutes from the last meeting
ITEM 2.
Transportation Project Updates (Updated FY 2008 to 2011 Transportation Improvement Program) a) 1st Division, ALDOT b) 2nd Division, ALDOT c) NARCOG (Transportation Planning Division)
ITEM 3.
Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan Update
ITEM 4.
CEDS Update (Regional Transportation Projects)
ITEM 5.
Consider any new business not included on the Agenda
ITEM 6.
Adjourn
APPENDIX C: Adopting Resolution