REGIONAL SOLUTIONS:AN OVERVIEW

STATE OF OREGON

REGIONAL SOLUTIONS PROGRAM

WWW.REGIONALSOLUTIONS.OREGON.GOV

Regional Solutions Program: PurposeSupport economic and community development that:§Promotes, expands or prevents the decline of

industries and businesses;§Creates jobs or prevents the loss of jobs; and§ Improves the economy

Coordinate State ActionSolve Problems

Regional Solutions

Economic Revitalization Teams

Community Solutions

Regional Strategies

Administrative Districts

Evolution of the Regional Solutions Program: In The Beginning…

1988 19971968 2003 2011

Regional Solutions Program: Structure

For each region there is a:§Regional Solutions Advisory Committee,§State Agency Team, and §Governor’s Coordinator

Regions are strategically aligned with the 11 federally designated economic development districts in Oregon

Regional Solutions Program: Regions

Regional SolutionsRepresentatives from five state agencies (DEQ, ODOT, OHCS, DLCD, Business Oregon) are co-located in Regional Solutions Centers across the state in six universities and community colleges. These Regional Solutions Teams focus on solving problems and seizing opportunities for locally identified projects that require integration of state agency work and funding.

Regional Solutions Program: How can we help?§ Platform to interact with the community in a meaningful way

§ Elevate a project and involve the proper state agency staff

§ Point of access for communities and project proponents in region

§ Seek creative ways to make projects more efficient

In conclusion…

Regional Solutions means recognizing the unique needs of each region in the state and working at the local level to identify priorities, solve problems, and seize opportunities to get specific projects completed.

Stages of Readinessstages Raw Land Basic

ReadinessDecision

ReadyProject Ready

ShovelReady

Turn-Key Ready

Time to Develop

>5 years < 3 years < 2 years < 18 mos < 12 mos 1-3 mos

Key Attributes

Not in UGB,Not zoned Industrial

Farm or vacantindustrial land within UGB

Basic assessment but missing key assessments

Clear of known development constraints.Break ground in 6 mos.

Site is ready for immediate construction. Developer and regulatorscoordinated

Site has building in place. Only need occupancy permit, lease agreement or purchase

Obstacles Zoning,UGB

Owner & TitleT&E, Contamination,WetlandsUtilitiesInfrastructureUtilities Access

Permitting and Regulatory Certainty

Timeliness ofpermitting

Design review,Incentives,Grading,Building plans and permits

Occupancy permit and/or community support

METRO Tier 3 Tier 2 Tier 1

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DesignationDesignation: Sets priorities for public investment and/or protection

Regionally Significant Industrial Areas (RSIA)◦ Industrial Sanctuary (not the same as Metro program)

◦ Local Governments nominate, 5 agencies review and submit staff report to the Program Coordinator. Reports and recommendations submitted for consideration.

◦ Nominations considered by the Economic Recovery Review Council (ERRC)

◦ Approved RSIA established by Rule

Regionally Significant Industrial Sites (RSIS)◦ Industrial Site Designation

◦ Local Governments submit request to OBDD for consideration, 5 agencies review and submit reports to the Program Coordinator. Determination made by Agency.

◦ Establishes priority for public investment and assistance (SB246 and SB253)

◦ TRIP 2 Site (Port of Portland) approved in 2016, and agreements in progress.

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Site Marketing

Oregon Prospector

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ü451 Sites listed [11/28/2016](not all industrial, some commercial)

RST REGIONS SitesCentral 24Greater Eastern 59METRO 83Mid Willamette 43North Central 12North Coast 27South Central 35South Willamette 207Southern 27Southwest Coast 59

Problem

Five rivers converge in Tillamook County as they meander from the coast range to the sea. This area of convergence, known as the Tillamook Drainage Basin, suffers from severe flooding. Flood events in the area wreak havoc on local communities, the economy, and the watershed ecosystem.

Tillamook Basin Flooding Reduction

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Astoria Landfill to Sports Field

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Spalding Industrial ParkRegionally Significant Industrial

Area

Scott LindbergGrants SpecialistCity of Grants Pass

Background• Lumber mills 1940s-1998• Spalding & Son acquired most properties• Redevelopment as Spalding Industrial Park, 2001-

2008• Near federal appropriation, 2009• RSIA approved 2013• AWP approved 2017

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Key Partnerships• Pre-1998

• City made land available for Spalding’s predecessor• Post-closure

• Economic Development Administration (Agness Ave. crossing)• Grants Pass URA (street network and utilities)• ODOT (US 199 improvements)• Spalding & Son

• Current• City• EPA• Solid Waste Agency• OBDD• OHA

Project at a Glance• Application submitted August, 2016• Awarded January, 2017• Contract awarded to MFA April, 2018• Focus on research and planning activities within a specific

project area• Focus on eventual cleanup and reuse of contaminated sites• Address community needs and concerns• Catalyst, high-priority sites have potential to spur additional

revitalization within the area

Project at a Glance (continued)

• Key project activities:• Facilitate community involvement to identify short- and long-term

community priorities for cleanup, reuse, and area revitalization• Research existing conditions• Develop brownfields area plan that includes specific assessment,

cleanup, and reuse potential for the catalyst site

Project Area• Spalding is designated as “Regionally Significant Industrial Land” by OBDD

• 61 acres within city limits undeveloped or underdeveloped• Significant public infrastructure needed• Known and unknown environmental issues

• AWP project will• Identify needed public and private investment• Prioritize activities• Establish an action plan

• Benefits• Bring potential project partners together• Ensure beneficial outcomes for developer and community• Leverage additional funds for implementation of cleanup and redevelopment

• Won’t solve the problems, but provide additional resources

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Included Properties• Six parcels in proposed project area

• “Main” Spalding mill site (TL 309)• Maintenance shop (TL 600)• Southwest Forest Industries Plant 4 (TL 100)• Residential (TL 400)• Vacant lot (TL 200)• “Siberia” site (TL 300)

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Area Benefits• Refine and describe community priorities and support for area

cleanup and redevelopment• Clearly illustrate existing area conditions (environmental and

non-environmental) and highlight any data gaps that need additional resources

• Examine economic realities and market potential to determine appropriateness of public/private investment (are we competitive?)

• Specific reuse scenarios for the catalyst site(s)• Detailed plan implementation strategies (roles, responsibilities,

resources, etc.)

Catalyst Benefits• Fill in missing site/historical use data• Assist with potential environmental assessment

planning/strategies/thresholds• Identify possible funding sources to incite redevelopment• Leverage funds for site-specific planning, cleanup, or

development activities• EPA, OBDD• Urban Renewal• Solid Waste Agency

• Remove uncertainty of environmental conditions

TITLESubtitle

OSU-Cascades Agency PartnershipsFor Brownfield Reclamation &

Development of a Regional Economic Engine

Agenda

• OSU-Cascades • Oregon State Regional Solutions• Oregon State Agency Support• Land Purchase, Planning and Development• Economic Impact

OSU Campus

Academic Excellence in Central Oregon• OSU curriculum• OSU accreditation• Small class sizes• Research excellence• Connected to community• 3000 – 5000 students served in

Central Oregon supporting State’s 40.40.20 goal

OSU-Cascades History

• 2001 – Established Bend presence through shared campus with Central Oregon Community College

• 2013 – State legislature committed to building a 4-year campus in Bend

• 2013-2014 – Acquired 10 acre parcel and pumice mine

• Fall 2016 – First 10 acre campus opened!

• 2016 -2017 – Long range planning for campus expansion & due diligence on demolition landfill

• 2018 – Acquired demolition landfill!

OSU-C Selected Potential Land

• 10-acre site

• 46-acre pumice mine

• 72-acre landfill (non binding MOU with County)

Central Oregon Coordination

• Deschutes County – gifting of land

• City of Bend – land use & infrastructure

• Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council – transit planning

Central Oregon Regional Solutions has adopted ”Grow OSU-Cascades” as a high focus priority

• Regional Solutions provided introduction to local state agency players, the Central Oregon Regional Solutions Team

• Provided support in assessment of state funding opportunities

• Provided guidance in navigating multiple agencies

Oregon State Coordination

Oregon State Coordination

• Regional Solutions – Statewide coordination

• Business Oregon – advisory & funding

• DEQ – environmental regulation & guidance/PPA

• EPA – technical assistance & funding

• DOGAMI – pumice mine operation & reclamation

• Dept of Agriculture – future soil testing of backfill material

• US Fish & Wildlife – advisory role on native planting

Business Oregon

• Regular guidance and advice• Planning Grant• Technical Assistance Grant• Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) presentation,

resulting in CDFA technical assistance through the EPA• Numerous letters of support

Special Thanks to Karen Homolac!

DEQ: Environmental Oversight

• Prospective Purchaser Agreement (complete)• Solid Waste Permit (complete)• Remedial Action Planning (next step)• Health and Safety Plan (next step)• Subsurface Soil Management & Monitoring (during

remediation)

Special Thanks to Bob Schwarz!

EPA: Environmental Assessment

• Technical Brownfields Assessment (TBA) project (2018)• Borings in areas of suspected pyrolysis to inform final

design

• Technical Assistance through Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA)

• Investigations completed through countywide assessment grant pre-OSU

Outcome: Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) for 5000 student campus

Direct Economic BenefitFor students, for the region and for the state.

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At a conceptual level, OSU-Cascades will prioritize District space use based on the key traded sector clusters, employers, and manufacturing in the region and OSU-Cascades academic core competencies.

• High technology (software and hardware)• Biotechnology (pharma and medical device)• Healthcare• Recreational/outdoor equipment and apparel• Brewing and distilling • Food products• Aerospace• Tourism/hospitality - ecotourism• Wood products and natural resources

Innovation District

Oregon State University

Project Status• Due to successful multi-agency efforts,

• OSU-C acquired landfill April 2018, and recorded a PPA with DEQ

• Bend Planning Commission recommended approval to Council of the OSU-C Master plan, April 2018

• Initial project construction (pilot studies, mine material sorting), Summer 2018

• Final design, Fall 2018

• Remediation construction, Winter/Spring 2019

ContactKelly Sparks, OSU-CascadesAssociate VP Finance & Strategic PlanningKelly.Sparks@osucascades.edu541.322.3193

Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park

Award winning redevelopment of a Superfund site

May 1, 2018Oregon Brownfields

Conference

Cheryl Grabham | Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

Site history

Site History

Regional Significance

Jobs Needed in East Multnomah CountyAverage earnings by city for full time workers

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GreshamCity of PortlandEast Portland

Source: US Census, Table S2001

Site Constraints

Prospective Purchaser Agreements

Regulatory Coordination

Co-investment

Cleanup Plan

Industrial Park

New Jobs & Opportunities

Photo: Port of Portland

Amazon FedEx

Photo: Jonathan House, Portland Tribune

Ongoing involvement

Ongoing Involvement