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2012 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
State and Federal Resources for Appalachian Ohio
OHIO MID-EASTERN GOVERNMENTS ASSOCIATION
OMEGA’s DISTRICT
Representing the counties of Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Muskingum, and Tuscarawas
OMEGA
Council of Governments Ten County Governments Eleven City Governments
Cambridge, Coshocton, Dover,
East Liverpool, Martins Ferry, New Philadelphia, Salem, Steubenville, Toronto, Uhrichsville, and Zanesville
OMEGA STAFF
Greg DiDonato Executive Director Sue Wood Financial Officer Lolly Ravak RLF Administrator Dana Soter Project Manager Cindi Kerschbaumer Communications Specialist
/Project Manager 2 Jeannette Wierzbicki, P.E. Grants Specialist
Website www.omegadistrict.org Phone Number (740) 439-4471
OMEGA’S FUNDING SOURCES
Appalachian Regional Commission Economic Development Administration Governor’s Office of Appalachia Revenue from Revolving Loan Program Membership Dues (15¢ per capita) Grant Administrative Fees
OMEGA’S ROLE
Facilitate economic and community development through networking, education, planning, research, and allocation of resources
Advocate and collaborate with federal and state elected officials and agencies (regional voice)
OMEGA’S ROLE
Facilitate ARC/GOA Program
Administer Revolving Loan Fund Programs
Administer EDA Grants – Public Works and Economic
Adjustment– Short-Term Planning and
Technical Assistance
Develop Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
OMEGA’s ROLE
Provide Funding Assistance and Training
Administer Grants (such as CDBG) and Loans
Conduct Environmental Reviews
Coordinate with Local, State and Federal Agencies
Assist with Project Planning Clearinghouse Review NRAC District 14 Liaison
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Provides an Investment Strategy with Capital Improvement Plan to Promote Economic Development
Defines Economic Conditions within District Provides Important Statistical Reference Tool Qualifies OMEGA’s Members for Potential
Funding Assistance from Economic Development Administration
ARC/GOA
Pre-Applications due June*, Funds Available the Following Year
Gap Financing Maximum Available: $250,000 Minimum Leveraging Ratio: 1 to 1 (50%) Contact: Dana Soter
740 439-4471, ext. [email protected]
* May be earlier for Program Year 2014
ARC/GOA GOALS
Increase job opportunities and per capita income to reach parity with nation
Strengthen capacity to compete in global economy
Develop and improve infrastructure to make region more economically competitive
Water and Wastewater System Improvements
Industrial and Technology Park Infrastructure
Rail Improvements Access Roads
ARC/GOA Projects
ARC/GOA PROJECTS
Medical Equipment Science Lab Equipment Business Incubators Airport Improvements Downtown
Revitalization
ARC/GOA RATING CRITERIA
A. Project Type (water and wastewater priority)
B. Urgency of Need (health and safety)
C. Project Readiness (plans/permits)
D. Readiness to Proceed (funding commitments)
E. Job Creation/Retention
F. Beneficiaries
G. Regional Cooperation
H. OMEGA Priority
ARC/GOA Summary for 2013
Pre-Applications Received 46 Pre-Applications Approved 14* Total Funds Requested $6.0
Million Anticipated Funding $1.0 Million Leveraging Ratio $10.8:$1 Average Grant $110,050
*Includes two rapid response projects.
PROJECT PROFILE: Guernsey CountyCDBG as Basic Agency
Buffalo Derwent Sanitary Sewer Unincorporated Area under
Ohio EPA Findings and Orders
LMI: 58.5% EDUs: 455 Cost: $9.39 Million*
*Includes $0.74 Million in contingences
PROJECT PROFILE: Guernsey CountyCDBG as Basic Agency
Funding Agency Amount
USDA RD Loan $3,641,000
USDA RD Grant $2,640,000
OWDA $1,983,785
CDBG FY 2008 Formula $138,000
CDBG FY 2010 Formula $161,000
CDBG Water and Sanitary Sewer* $500,000
ARC $250,000
County $76,700
TOTAL $9,390,485
*Plus an additional $100,000 for service connections
PROJECT PROFILE: Guernsey CountyCDBG as Basic Agency
ARC/CDBG IMPACTS
Reduce Projected Rates by 15%
Tap Assistance
PROJECT PROFILE: Guernsey CountyCDBG as Basic Agency
1. Establish Primary Funding Agency and Affordability Thresholds
2. Identify other Funding Sources and Application Deadlines
3. Advertise for Bids when Funds Released
4. Proceed with Construction
5. Monitor
ENJOY SALT FORK STATE PARK