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BAD Building Technical Assistance Grant

Program Overview

Luke ElserNorthern WV Brownfields Assistance CenterLuke.Elser@mail.wvu.edu

January 16th, 2015

Definition of BAD Buildings

Structures and properties which are vacant, uninhabited, and in a state of disrepair, whose owner is taking no active steps to

bring the property back into functional use.

Background: Program Model

Model is based on NBAC’s approach to brownfield redevelopment• community-driven• stakeholder engagement• fact-based decisions

Provides a defined process to begin tackling abandoned/dilapidated buildings in a community through technical assistance and site analysis tools.

Targeted at communities with limited local capacity and lacking a robust abandoned/dilapidated buildings program.

Background: Program Model

1. Form a BAD Buildings Team

2. Train the team to identify and research potential BAD Building sites

3. Develop a BAD Buildings Inventory of sites through assessment and prioritization

4. Research property ownership

5. Identify next steps for the redevelopment of high value sites

6. Create a BAD Buildings Redevelopment Plan.

Principles of the BAD Buildings Program

1. Prepares property for reuse and reintroduction into the local market.

2. Utilizes transparent and efficient process for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing properties.

3. Priority criteria are determined by local stakeholders.

4. Includes all stakeholders at each step of the process.

5. Local municipal government plays a vital role.

Funding Opportunity

• Eight (8) communities – redevelopment planning valued at $10,000

• Programmatic support from NBAC staff

• Technical support - team training, site analysis tools, inventory templates, etc.

• GIS support

Applicant Eligibility

• Unit of local government• Non-profit organization• Government entity created by State Legislature• Redevelopment Agency that is chartered or otherwise

sanctioned by the State.

The applicant will define the geographic area to be inventoried and prioritized as part of the program

application. Typical areas will be based on municipal, town, community, or county boundaries.

Application Overview

Application Cover Sheet

Community Description

Description of Need

Capacity for Project Implementation

Letter of Support from municipal government entity

Signed letter(s) of support and commitment

Proof of non-profit status & mission statement(if applicable)

Application – Community Description

Description of the community.

List of community stakeholders impacted by abandoned/dilapidated buildings in the community.

Level of community involvement and other support for redevelopment of abandoned/dilapidated buildings.

Previous or current efforts to address abandoned/dilapidated buildings in community.

Application – Description of Need

Describe impacts abandoned/dilapidated buildings have on the community.

Describe any potential reuses already identified for abandoned/dilapidated properties in the target community.

Anticipated results of a successful abandoned/dilapidated building program.

Application – Capacity for Implementation

Describe applicant ability to administer technical assistance activities.

Identify how the community will be involved in the project.

Provide a plan for continuing project activities after project completion.

Application

• DUE: February 13th, 2015

• Electronic Submissions:Luke.Elser@mail.wvu.edu no later than 11:59 p.m. EST February 13th, 2015

• Hard Copy Submissions:Must be postmarked by February 13th, 2015to:

Northern WV Brownfields Assistance Center385 Evansdale Drive, Suite 201 (for commercial delivery service)PO Box 6064 (for U.S. Postal Service)Morgantown, WV 26506-6064

Evaluation Criteria - Threshold

1. Community located in West Virginia

2. Applicant meets eligibility requirements, per administrative guidelines

3. Application is complete, timely, & follows application guidelines

Capacity for Implementation• Form BAD Buildings Team• Survey community & identify potential BAD

Buildings• Complete BAD Building Redevelopment Plan

Participation at the 2015 BAD Buildings Summit

Reporting• Submit mid-term and final reports

Applicant Obligations – Stage I

Tips for Successful Applicants

• Complete all application sections with as much detail as needed to describe your community.

• Work closely with NBAC on application development

• Reach out to partner organizations early in the application process to gain support.

• Demonstrate how the project will grow beyond the assistance of the BAD Building Program.

2015 Program Schedule

January 7, 2015 Release of Request for Applications

February 13, 2015 Applications Due

February 27, 2015 Technical Assistance Awards Announced & Distributed

March – April 2015 Formation of BAD Buildings Team

May – July 2015 Creating BAD Buildings Inventory

August – October, 2015 Review of Inventory and Prioritization

September – October, 2015 Attend the 2015 BAD Buildings Summit

October – January, 2016 Development of BAD Buildings Redevelopment Plan

May 27, 2016 Final Report Due

Questions?www.wvbrownfields.org

Program or Application Questions:Luke Elser, Project ManagerNorthern WV Brownfields Assistance Center304-293-6990Luke.Elser@mail.wvu.edu

Patrick Kirby, DirectorNorthern WV Brownfields

Assistance Center304-293-6984

Patrick.Kirby@mail.wvu.edu

George Carico, Program Coordinator

WV Brownfields Assistance Center at Marshall University

304-696-5456Carico@marshall.edu

For general brownfields questions, contact your regional center director: