Round 1 FY 2001 Equity Applications
Albany, City of $500,000
The City of Albany is applying on behalf of the Southwest Georgia Center for Women at Darton College. The Center proposes to create a 2 year project that will assess the employability skills of 100 women from each of the 11 Tier 1 counties in Region 10. Up to 50 women from each of the 11 counties will receive instruction in Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics, work ethics, work behavior and dress, as well as mentoring and informal counseling. Childcare and transportation will also be provided. Total project costs are estimated at $907,500 over a 2 year period, including $5,000 in local funds, $264,100 in other state funding, $138,400 in private contributions and $500,000 in Equity funds. Up to 550 women will receive services intended to enhance their employability.

Alston, City of $238,000
The City of Alston is requesting assistance in making Phase 1 water system improvements. Specifically, the City wishes to construct a new 100,000 gallon water storage tank. The City is requesting $238,000 in Equity funds, the full amount of the project cost. Increased water pressure, which, when combined with later water line extensions, will provide adequate fire protection and capacity for future growth.
Bainbridge, City of $80,000
The City of Bainbridge proposes to reconstruct the Bon Air Hotel's front portico and balconies. The City will own the façade. The requested $80,000 in Equity funds is the total project cost. Restoring the historic character of the hotel would bring distinction to the downtown area of Bainbridge.
Ben Hill - Irwin Area Joint Development Authority $619,800
The Ben Hill-Irwin Area Joint Development Authority, as lead applicant, along with the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority and the Ocilla and Irwin County Development Authority, has applied for assistance in the development of the South Georgia Regional Technology Park, adjacent to East Central Technical College. The project involves development of the park in a manner suitable for locating high-tech businesses, relying on the Technical College to train potential employees. Total project cost is estimated at $6,034,040. It includes land acquisition cost of $894,600 ($500,000 in RAP funding, $342,600 in Equity funding and the balance in the value of donated land); $955,880 in water and sewer loans from GEFA; $33,880 in public utility improvements from Irwin EMC and $527,355 in telecommunication infrastructure ($402,355 in public improvements and $125,000 in improvements by a private company locating in the park). Equity funds of $117,200 for engineering design and inspection and $35,000 in administrative and legal expenses will also be required. A private company has agreed to locate in the Park and will invest $3,500,000 in construction of a 25,000 SF building and is expected initially to create 50 jobs.
Bleckley-Cochran Industrial Development Authority $500,000
The Bleckley-Cochran Industrial Development Authority proposes to purchase a tract of land of approximately 284 acres for development as an industrial park. The total purchase price for the proposed site is $710,000, with OneGeorgia funding proposed at $500,000. The Development Authority wants to use the industrial park to increase economic development in Cochran and Bleckley County.
Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority $500,000
The Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority is requesting assistance for the construction of a roadway and bridge to provide access to a wildlife adventure park to be constructed by the Fowler Center for Wildlife Education. The cost for the bridge and road project is $750,000 of which $250,000 will be provided by the private sector. The total private investment for the proposed Adventure Park is estimated to be $84,000,000 over ten years. The Authority estimates that 500 direct jobs will be created within the park itself and an additional 500 jobs will be created at commercial facilities that will be built to support the visitors of the park.
Bulloch County $500,000
Bulloch County proposes to develop an agribusiness center which would eventually include a business office complex, a convention facility, and an arena. There are plans to house the UGA Extension Service, USDA Farm Service and Farmers Home Administration in the office complex. The convention facility will accommodate 1,000 people for conferences and special events. The covered arena will be 60,000 square feet and will hold 4,000 people for agriculture exhibits, livestock shows, concerts, theme festivals, auctions, car shows, equestrian events, and heavy equipment shows. Total project cost for all three phases is estimated at $9,000,000, with $500,000 proposed from OneGeorgia funds used for site development, and $1.5 million from local SPLOST funds. The center is planned to serve the agriculture and agribusiness community in Bulloch County and the surrounding areas.
Butts County $55,000
Butts County is applying for funds to improve a railroad crossing. Specifically, the County needs to improve a railroad crossing to accommodate "lowboy" flatbed trucks. The total cost is $55,000, all in Equity funds. This project would result in the location of a product distribution center, creating 50 new jobs.
Central Savannah River Area RDC $250,000
The CSRA is applying on behalf of 10 counties (Richmond, McDuffie, Warren, Elbert, Morgan, Columbia, Wilkes, Oglethorpe, Greene and Clarke) to fund a professional feasibility study of a technology corridor linking Athens (with UGA) and Augusta (with the Medical College of GA). The study will look at technology-related opportunities in the 10 counties, such as biology and telecommunications, including both exisiting activities/infrastructure and additional resources/ infrastructure that might be needed. The study is expected to cost $250,000 with OneGeorgia as the sole source of funds. The goal is to enhance economic development in technology-related fields in the 10-county region. RACs 5 and 7 support this project.
Central Savannah River Area RDC $250,000
The CSRA Regional Development Center is applying for assistance with a proposed mega (regional) industrial site to be located in Camak (Warren County). Specifically, the RDC seeks to fund a water and sewer engineering design study to bring water and sewer capacity to the proposed park. The total cost of the study is projected to be $292,000, of which $250,000 would be Equity funds. The $42,000 balance would be provided by the six local governments participating in this project. Hancock, Lincoln, Taliaferro, Warren, and Wilkes counties each contributing $6,000 to the project. McDuffie County is contributing $12,000. Necessary infrastructure planning for development of a regional mega industrial park in east Georgia will be accomplished, bringing the project closer to implementation.
Cook County $500,000
Cook County is applying for assistance in financing Phase II of a new 14,516 sqaure foot regional workforce center. Phase II entails the addition of classrooms and storage space that were eliminated from the Phase I construction because of cost constraints. The facility is scheduled to begin classes in January '02 and will include computer labs, industrial services, training areas, counseling facilities, GED programs and other adult education programs, including DFACS' Work First Program. Total cost for Phase II is $560,000, with $60,000 from Valdosta Tech for computers and furnishings. Total cost of Phase I was $1,659,311. Up to 1,293 students are expected to be served by January '04.
Development Authority of Burke County $499,003
The Development Authority of Burke County is applying for assistance in converting two buildings on the Boggs Rural Life Center campus to allow Rural Development Enterprises LLC (RDE), a joint venture of the Boggs Rural Life Center, Inc. (a 501(c)3) and a for-profit company, to be used as an incubator to launch several new commercial ventures. The total cost of the project is $3,019,003. $499,003 in Equity funds would pay for installation of the technology infrastructure; parking, drive-way and drainage improvements; and project management expenses, while the remaining Equity funds would be added to $250,000 in funds from an unspecified federal source and $ 375,000 in private RDE funds to cover the cost of building improvements. $200,000 in joint venture planning and development and $800,000 in venture start-up costs would be provided by RDE as well as $25,000 to supplement $70,000 from an unspecified federal source for "power leveling and battery backup". The initial 3 programs RDE will establish will include technology training services, the provision of back office services to businesses, and a property management and development program to develop and manage under-utilized portions of the Boggs Center's property, creating an estimated 68 jobs during the first year.
Development Authority of Haralson County $500,000
The Haralson County Development Authority proposes to run a sewer line to an 170 acre Business/Industrial Park in the City of Buchanan. The total cost of the project is $6,667,022. The Development Authority is requesting $500,000 in Equity funds. Other proposed funding includes $2,593,022 in local funds, $2,700,000 in private funds and $870,000 in other State funds. By enhancing the marketability of park, it is a potential location of an industry.
Development Authority of Johnson County, Georgia $334,200
The Development Authority of Johnson County proposes to acquire111.4 acres of undeveloped land for the development of an industrial park. Total project cost is $465,200, of which $334,200 from Equity funds would be for land acquisition. Johnson County would provide $116,000 in in-kind services, to include construction of an entry driveway and roads through the park, rotary mowing and performing the environmental review. Design of the site (i.e. dividing the land into tracts and roads) is estimated at $15,000 and would be provided by Georgia Tech. This project would result in an industrial park that could be marketed by the DA to attract industrial development to the County, using future grants and loans to install needed infrastructure.
Development Authority of Johnson County, Georgia $109,500
The Development Authority of Johnson County proposes to house and pay for the services of a temporary employee of the Central Georgia Five Star Nursery Growers Cooperative for a 17-month period. That person will function as a consultant, providing technical assistance to transition farmers in Johnson, Laurens, Washington, Wilkinson and Treutlen Counties into nursery crop production. The total project cost is $113,177, with Equity funds providing $109,500, the Cooperative providing $1,177 in cash and the DA of Johnson County providing office space at an estimated value of $ 2,550. Three nurseries would participate in the first year, employing 5 persons. It is anticipated that 10 nurseries would be in operation during the second year, employing a total of 17 persons.
Development Authority of Richmond County $500,000
The Development Authority of Richmond County is applying for assistance on behalf of a private, for-profit corporation located in Augusta. This company is a new e-commerce venture that will offer Internet-based procurement and payment solutions between public school districts and educational suppliers. Total project investment is projected to be $35 million over the next 5 years. To date, the company has invested $1.25 million and plans to invest an additional $3 million in 2001. The request for Equity funds is $500,000, which will be used primarily for hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment. At present, the company employs 12 full-time staff and expects to add 18 employees over the next year and 570 employees within 5 years.
Douglas, City of $276,000
The City of Douglas is applying for assistance on behalf of a public/private collaborative partnership to expand the scope of an existing statewide youth leadership program. Selected high school students from the eight counties in Region 11 will participate in conferences, retreats, and school projects that will address regional workforce opportunities and issues. Total project cost is $521,640 with private funds of $170,800, local funds of $68,840, other State funds of $6,000 and Equity funds of $276,000. The Regional Youth Leadership Initiative is a three-year program that will help develop skilled business and professional leaders who are committed to rural Georgia.
Dudley, City of $384,000
The City of Dudley is requesting funding to continue renovating its existing water treatment plant. Renovations include adding a second deep water well, replacing the three existing sand filters, installing a fluoride system and corrosion control. Earlier improvements were made in 1998 with a $596,009 GEFA loan. The current improvements are needed to serve a new elementary school, which increased usage 50%, plus potential future development. Total project cost is $384,000.
Eastman, City of $500,000
The City of Eastman is requesting assistance to upgrade one of the City's two wastewater treatment plants. The James Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant is over 25 years old and needs various improvements, including aeration tanks, an aerobic digester, a pump station, drying beds, etc. Total cost is of engineering and construction and is estimated at $3,549,580. $500,000 is requested in Equity funding, with the balance to be secured from other unspecified sources. As a result, the City will be able to seek the location of additional industry in its industrial park.
Fort Valley, City of $500,000
The City of Fort Valley, in partnership with Peach County, proposes to work with the Fort Valley Utility Commission (as owner and operator) and the Peach County Development Authority to provide infrastructure to the site of an existing manufacturer and other vacant sites in Phase III of the South Peach Industrial Park. The needed infrastructure is: rail (two turnouts and a switch for the existing manufacturer and additional rail to extend through park and back to main track); water; sewer (including a pump station, manholes, pipes and force main); paving and storm drainage; and natural gas. Total project cost for this infrastructure is estimated at $2,130,000, with $500,000 proposed from OneGeorgia funding, an anticipated $948,500 from EDA, $434,500 from EIP grant, and approximately $197,000 of local funds. This is expected to enhance the economic development of Peach County and surrounding areas.
Hancock County $1,000,000
Hancock County proposes to donate 20 acres in its industrial park. A 100,000 SF speculative building would be built on the 20 acres to be marketed to prospective industries. The total cost is budgeted at $3,000,000. The proposed sources of funding are $1,000,000 in unspecified state funding, $625,000 in unspecified federal funding and $1,000,000 in Equity funds. $300,000 is the estimated value of the 20 acres. $75,000 is the estimated value of engineering services donated by an engineering firm.
Hawkinsville, City of $500,000
The Cities of Hawkinsville, Cochran, Perry and Warner Robbins are jointly applying for assistance with an expansion of their Jointly Owned Natural Gas Transmission Line. Specifically, the proposal is to upgrade the present system to a "looped" double-feed line along GA.HWY 112. The total cost of the improvements is $3,060,000. $500,000 in Equity funds would be used for construction. The balance needed for construction ($1,875,000), contingencies ($285,000) and Southern Natural's Tap Fee ($400,000) totals $2,560,000 and would be provided by the four city members from various sources, including borrowing to be repaid from monthly base charges collected as part of utility revenues. This will result in improved gas pressure for customers located towards the end of the present system as well as provide access to natural gas to a previously unserved portion of middle Georgia, helping to retain and attract new jobs to the region.
Hawkinsville Downtown Development Authority $500,000
The Hawkinsville Downtown Development Authority proposes to acquire the vacant and dilapidated R. J. Taylor Memorial Hospital. Once acquired, the exterior of the building would be stabilized and part of it rehabilitated to accommodate the needs of the U.S. Post Office. The remaining space would be rehabilitated over time for other potential occupants. Total project cost is $1,327,404, $1,164,904 of which would be for rehabilitation costs and $162,500 for acquisition of the property by the DA. The $500,000 in Equity funds would be used as part of rehabilitation costs. The remaining $664,904 in rehabilitation expenses would be provided from unspecified sources ($174,904 in local funds, $240,000 in state funds and $250,000 in federal funds). This project would result in the elimination of a blighting influence on downtown while rehabilitating a historic structure, maintaining the U.S. Post Office downtown and making space available for possible re-use by future commercial and residential tenants.
Heard County Water Authority $500,000
Heard County Water Authority proposes the expansion of its regional water system. Specifically, the Authority wants to construct a secondary withdrawal system and expand the existing water treatment plant. They are requesting $500,000 in Equity funds for a $2,500,000 project. The other $2,000,000 for the project will come from local and private funds. The project will give the Authority the ability to meet the growing water demand, benefiting its 4,000 existing and new customers.
Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority $1,300,000
The Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority is the applicant for improvements to benefit a business seeking to expand. Specifically, the Authority is seeking $1.3 million for construction of a new building and acquisition of machinery and equipment for the expanding company. The project will cost a total of $1,300,000. The company anticipates creating 40 new jobs within one year.
Lamar County Livestock and Agricultural Exposition Authority $500,000
The Lamar County Livestock and Agricultural Exposition Authority proposes to build an exposition center to include a 20,000 SF covered arena support building for livestock shows and other events and 3,000 SF in meeting space. Total project cost is $5,034,700 with local funds of $546,080 and a requested $500,000 in Equity funding. The multipurpose facility would promote agricultural and environmental education and subsequently would provide a needed positive economic impact to the community.
Lyons, City of $500,000
The City of Lyons proposes to improve the infrastructure at the City of Lyons/US Highway 1 Industrial Park by extending water and sewer lines to the Park, constructing a 250,000-gallon elevated water tower and drilling a 1,000-GPM deep well at the Park. The Park is within City limits and the City will supply water and sewer services to the Park. Total project cost is $1,858,469.00. Other possible funding includes $700,000 from HUD, $143,238 in local match, and a possible $2.1 million USDA loan. The goal of the Park is to promote economic development growth with a diverse industrial market.
McIntosh County 50,000
McIntosh County is applying for assistance to fund a feasibility study of developing a value-added shrimp processing facility and national marketing program in order to expand the shrimp industry in Georgia. The feasibility study, which will be performed by the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, represents Phase 1 of the project. If the Phase 1 feasibility study is positive, then a five-year business plan implementation will be proposed and financing pursued. Total project cost is $100,000 with a $50,000 local match of in-kind contributions and a request of $50,000 in Equity funds to compensate the University of Georgia for its consultation and analysis. The results of the feasibility study will be used to modify if necessary the Phase 2 implementation. A successful Phase 2 implementation is projected to add 100 jobs in McIntosh County over five years.
McIntosh County $365,000
McIntosh County is applying for assistance to support a community multiplex center for a business incubator, which will be operated in partnership with Sams Memorial Community Economic Development, Inc. (SMCED), a local non-profit corporation. SMCED will be providing computer training and other developmental process training to the incubator businesses. Total project cost is $552,500 with local and private funding of $105,000, USDA assistance of $82,500 and proposed Equity funds of $365,000. The goal of this project is to increase the local tax base by supporting the creation of successful businesses. In addition, about 30 part-time and 10 full-time jobs are projected to be created at the multiplex center.
Meriwether County Hospital Authority $500,000
The Meriwether County Hospital Authority is applying for assistance to equip a clinical site. Improvements to the hospital costing over $6,700,000 have recently been completed and additional medical personnel have been added through a 3 year grant from the Federal Health Resources Services Administration. The purchase of certain equipment would allow the hospital to enter into clinical site agreements with educational institutions that train healthcare workers. The total equipment cost of $850,500 would be paid with $500,000 in Equity funds, with the $350,000 balance in private funds from an unspecified source. 34 students could be trained on site at any one time. Over time, this capacity would help increase the number of new healthcare graduates practicing in the region, improve the availability of healthcare in the area and help capture more inpatient dollar flows from county residents.
Newton, City of $74,900
The City of Newton proposes the purchase of a service truck, machinery and heavy equipment for the City Maintenance Department to assist in the expansion of American Force One, an existing company. The total cost of the project is $75,300. The City is requesting $74,900 in Equity funds. The City will contribute $400 toward the project. The company has hired 10 employees from the area and plans to hire twenty-five additional employees within the first year of operation. The company's expansion will boost the economy following years of economic depression.
Okefenokee Area Development Authority $500,000
The Okefenokee Area Development Authority, on behalf of Pierce County and Ware County, is applying for assistance to make roadway and drainage improvements within the Waycross-Ware County Industrial Park. This roadway infrastructure will help develop the 500-acre industrial park. Total project cost is estimated at $1,644,563 per an independent engineering report. Proposed funding sources include the Georgia DOT for $986,113, Ware County for $158,450 and Equity funds of $500,000. The roadway and drainage improvements will fulfill a commitment to a large, chicken processing facility in their decision to locate in the Waycross-Ware County Industrial Park. Approximately 1,200 jobs will be created at the processing facility.
Reidsville, City of $445,413
The City of Reidsville plans to construct a new sewer pump station along John O. Parker Road, abandon the existing Memorial Drive sewer pump station, and construct gravity sewer to the area between Memorial Drive and John O. Parker Road. This would serve the southern part of the city, which contains the hospital, a nursing home, a low-income housing complex, a funeral home and other businesses, including doctors' offices. The improvements in the system are needed to serve existing residents as well as tracts that are available for commercial development. Total project cost is $445,413, all from OneGeorgia funding.
Rentz, City of $39,600
The City of Rentz is requesting assistance to improve bus access to a school. Specifically, the City wishes to pave two streets leading to the county's new elementary school. The total cost of $39,600 is sought from Equity funds. Roads that are dangerous to travel during wet weather will be made safe for elementary school buses.
Soperton, City of $500,000
The City of Soperton proposes to use Equity funds for citywide sewer improvements. Specifically, the City wants to repair the water pollution control facility. The City is under an Environmental Protection Division consent order to correct deficiencies in wastewater treatment facilities and system. Of the $5,878,000 it costs to complete this project, the City is requesting $500,000 in Equity funds. The City will take out a GEFA loan for $378,000 and a $5,000,000 USDA loan for the balance of the project's cost. Completion of this project will benefit existing customers of the City's sewer system and add new customers.
Southern Lower Chattahoochee Council of Governments, Inc. $400,173
The Southern Lower Chattahoochee Council of Governments, Inc. will construct and operate the Southwest Georgia Rural Center of Entrepreneurial Training within the Cuthbert-Randolph County Industrial Park serving members Clay, Quitman, Randolph and Stewart Counties. This facility would support training for entrepreneurs. Total project cost is projected at $412,173, with the balance of funding of $12,600 from local resources. Expected benefits are the creation of homegrown companies, promoting small business expansions, encouraging capital formation programs, and providing entrepreneurs with technical assistance.
Southwest Georgia Regional Development Authority $500,000
The Southwest Georgia RDA proposes to contract with Albany State University CDC and the Federation of Southern Cooperatives to promote and facilitate economic development projects in Georgia's Tier One counties. They propose to provide workshops, technical assistance and web-based resources to new and existing businesses in the areas of entrepreneurship, micro-enterprise, cooperatives, e-commerce and alternative agricultural methods. Total project cost is $499,854, which would cover 18 months of operation, with OneGeorgia as the proposed funding source.
Statesboro, City of $500,000
The City of Statesboro, having entered into a franchise agreement with the City of Metter, proposes to provide natural gas service to Metter by connecting existing natural gas lines from the U.S. 301 terminus and extending them to the intersection with GA HWY 46, then west along GA HWY 46 (using existing right-of-ways) into the City. The total project cost is estimated to be $1,590,000, of which $700,000 has been committed from the City of Statesboro's Natural Gas Capital Reserve Account, $300,000 will be borrowed from local banks and $500,000 in Equity funds. Results include improved competitiveness in industrial recruiting for Metter and Candler County; potential industrial/commercial development in Statesboro/Bulloch County along US 301 S all the way to I-16; new access to residential customers in Metter and expanded residential access to Statesboro; regional cooperation, including revenue sharing agreement.
Stephens County $298,000
Stephens County proposes the construction of wastewater infrastructure to serve a private company and the Haystone/Brady Industrial Park. Total project cost is $19,766,851 with private funds of $17,000,000, local funds of $1,071,851, Federal funds of $1,197,000, other State funds of $200,000 and Equity funds of $298,000. The company has committed to creating 72 jobs as a result of the successful completion this project.
Taylor County $164,886
Taylor County along with the Cities of Butler and Reynolds are applying for assistance to complete an industrial access road to serve a new manufacturing company and future companies locating in a new 1,000 acre "mega site". The infrastructure project has been divided into two phases with Phase 1 already completed. Total project cost for the infrastructure is $656,957 including $197,832 in EIP funds that have already been awarded by the Georgia DCA. Other sources of financing include the Georgia DOT of $171,624, local contribution of $103,893 and private donations of $18,722 and Equity funds of $164,886. The private company has already invested $4.5 million in its plant and equipment and has committed to hire 10 full-time employees over the next 24 months. A large anticipated benefit of this project is the job creation that will result from the development of the "mega site".
The Development Authority of Long County $500,000
The Development Authority of Long County proposes to carry out a downtown development project. The project involves acquisition by the DA of a 1.66 acre parcel of downtown property and construction of a 12,000 SF building to house approximately 10 retail businesses. Income generated from the retail businesses would then be used to convert the historic railroad depot (to be donated by the City of Ludowici) into a visitors' center as well as to match a future CDBG application to renovate the only remaining building on site into a community youth center. Total project cost is estimated at $1,050,000. $500,000 in Equity Funds would be used to acquire the property ($100,000) and construct the 12,000 SF building ($400,000). The City of Ludowici's donation of the railroad depot is valued at $50,000. The program income generated by leasing the building is expected to generate $250,000 to be used toward renovation of the depot and to match $250,000 in CDBG funds to be used in converting the existing building into a community youth center. Ten new retail businesses will be located in downtown Ludowici, creating 50 jobs. In addition, the renovated depot will be used as a visitors' center and a rehabilitated building will serve as a community youth center.
Turner County Development Authority $494,390
Turner County Development Authority is applying for assistance to acquire a 120-acre tract of land for development of an industrial site. The industrial park will be located near Interstate 75. Project activities will include the construction of an access road into the industrial park and the extension of water service into the site. Total project cost is $794,390 including the acquisition of the land at $600,000. Local funds will provide $300,000 of project costs and Equity funds $494,390. The 120-acre industrial park will be used by the Development Authority as a tool to attract industrial prospects to Turner County.
Vidalia, City of $500,000
The City of Vidalia proposes to construct a new terminal building for the Vidalia Municipal Airport. The current terminal is forty years old, suffers from structural fatigue, water damage, substandard energy efficiency, and antiquated utilities and spatial layout. The current facility is also unable to meet current applicable codes, is not handicap-accessible, and is located too close to airplane fuel dispensers, thus posing safety and maneuverability problems. Total project cost is $691,800, with $500,000 proposed as OneGeorgia funding and the balance of $191,800 from the City of Lyons. The Toombs-Montgomery County Chamber and Development Authority and the Sweet Onion Classic Committee will provide interior furnishings. The new terminal is expected to promote Toombs County as a location for industrial, wholesale and distribution businesses.
Warm Springs, City of $500,000
The City of Warm Springs is applying for assistance in funding water and sewer improvements. Specifically, the City seeks to replace 6,000 LF of sewer mains and appurtenances, replace and relocate one sewage pumping station to higher ground, replace an antiquated sewage treatment facility with constructed wetlands type of treatment system, and bore under State HWY 85 to provide water and sewer service to residents and businesses. The total project cost is $2,560,000 with EPA providing $475,100, CDBG providing $500,000, $500,000 in proposed Equity funds, $15,000 in local funds and the $1,069,900 balance from a yet to be determined GEFA loan/state appropriation combination. The City hopes to alleviate present problems/health hazards as well as removal of moratorium on new residential and commercial/industrial users.
Washington County $500,000
Washington County proposes to renovate a 56,000 SF warehouse. This facility would serve as a central warehouse for the coordination of the Department of Technical and Adult Education's statewide computer recycling program. The total project cost is $1,500,000. The County is requesting $500,000 in Equity funds. Other State sources are supplying $1,000,000 towards the project. Funding this project would supply computers on a regular basis to technical colleges.
West Point, City of $464,165
The City of West Point proposes the construction an 8,900 SF Technology and Training Center within the existing West Point Technology Park. The Center would provide courses in various business applications, wireless technology, Internet services, communications infrastructure, e-commerce and other technology fields. The total cost of the project is $1,493,840 of which the City is requesting $464,165 in Equity funds. Other proposed funding includes $500,000 in EIP/CDBG funds, $166,500 in ICAPP funds, $73,475 in CSU funds, $234,500 in City Development Authority funds and $55,200 in private funds. By supplying a workforce of qualified workers, the area will be better able to retain companies.
Wrightsville, City of $500,000
The City of Wrightsville is requesting assistance to make sewer system improvements. The City proposes to add a lift station and rehabilitate the current lift station at the catfish plant to an overflow wet well. Total cost of construction, engineering, legal and administrative is $567,500. $500,000 would be provided by Equity funds while $67,500 would be provided from unspecified local sources. Improved sewer capacity will be available to serve the new catfish plant and the YDC's conversion into a state prison.