HomeMy WebLinkAbout36-08 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 36-08
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AVIATION & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A GENERAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FOR
THE CREATION OF AN AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGY PARK
EAST OF DRAKE FIELD.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas has
determined that the Aviation & Economic Development Department meets the eligibility
requirements necessary to apply for a Grant under the 2007 General Improvement Fund
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Aviation & Economic Development Department has presented
plans to create the Aerospace & Technology Park; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas recognizes
the need for the project, concurs with its importance, and supports the Aviation &
Economic Development Department in its efforts to proceed with same.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS.
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
authorizes the Aviation & Economic Development Department to submit an application
of formal request to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for the purposes
of securing state grant funds in the amount of $250,000.00 for the creation of an
Aerospace & Technology Park; and that the Mayor of the City of Fayetteville is
authorized to administer the grant funds for the same project.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas may
designate up to $1,000,000.00 from the Economic Development Match Fund to meet the
local match money requirements for the development of the Aerospace & Technology
Park.
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of February, 2008.
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GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
Aviation and Economic Development Department
City of Fayetteville
Executive Summary
Section 1 Applicant Data Page
Section 2 Cover Page
Section 3 Project Description
Section 4 Milestones
Section 5 Partnering and Strategic Planning
Section 6 Cost Estimate Breakdown
Section 7 Certification Letter
Section 8 Resolution of the City Council
Section 9 Maps
Section 10 Letters of Support
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ARKANSAS AVIATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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AEDC GIF Infrastructure Grant
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas Aerospace & Technology Park
Executive Summary
History: The Fayetteville South Industrial Park (FSIP) was developed by the
Fayetteville Industrial Development Corporation more than 20 years ago. Most of the
Industrial Park building sites have been sold for industrial developments. Overall, the
project was a successful venture for the City of Fayetteville, attracting 32 companies with
a total work force of nearly 2000 employees.
The Project: The Northwest Arkansas Aerospace & Technology Park will extend
Fayetteville's past success with industrial development projects; and will provide needed
infrastructure to attract state-of-the-art, entrepreneurial fines. The project will allow
Arkansas to aggressively compete with adjacent states for jobs in the high-tech and new
"green collar" sectors. A successful project will provide an additional opportunity to
enhance Arkansas' reputation in these cutting-edge industries and thereby help to attract
other such companies to the state.
The Northwest Arkansas Aerospace & Technology Park will be designed in cooperation
with the University of Arkansas' Innovation Center as a site available to graduates of the
Genesis Incubator ready for expansion to a larger scale operation. We expect it to tap the
potential and resources of U of A graduates and entrepreneurs looking to remain in
Fayetteville and near the University of Arkansas Research and Technology Park (ARTP).
The Northwest Arkansas Aerospace & Technology Park site concept features energy
efficient LEED-certified buildings and low -impact environmentally sensitive
infrastructure, landscaping and surrounds. The project is intended to advance the City of
Fayetteville's Green Valley Initiative goals and be a magnet for companies who produce
new "sustainability" technologies
The Northwest Arkansas Aerospace & Technology Park will encompass 167 acres up to
as much as 383 total acres immediately adjacent to the Fayetteville Municipal Airport.
The City is currently in negotiation with the owners of the'initial 167 acres for a 5 -year
purchase option while the City of Fayetteville pursues the design concepts for the
development. The I -park will have an access way to the Airport Runway.
The Northwest Arkansas Aerospace & Technology Park GIF grant proposal incorporates
"Virtual Development" designs which can be shepherded through the local development
approval process on the front end, and thereby reduce an ED prospect's construction
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timeline by as much as 12 months. The Virtual Development designs will also serve as a potent
marketing tool for the site.
GIF Grant Proposal: This grant application requests funding for the following items:
• A five year option on up to 383 acres adjacent to Drake Field
• A Technology / Industrial Park Development Plan to include layout and infrastructure design
• A marketing plan with Virtual Building Designs that will feature a virtual tour of the I -Park
facilities
• A Phase I Environmental Assessment of the site
• A Geologic Investigation
• A Land Survey and Appraisal
Economic Impact: Recently, the Fayetteville Economic Development Council (FEDC) entered the
competition for an aviation manufacturing prospect, Project Lynx, which would bring 650 new
aviation -related jobs to the area. The company would be an ideal anchor tenant for this project. The
economic impact of this type of project is very significant. Property taxes would yield $1.3M with
$1.1M going to local public schools. Economic impacts are multiplied throughout the region
stimulating residential development, retail and services, as employees purchase homes, shop and enjoy
Northwest Arkansas.
Leverage: The City of Fayetteville has up to $1,000,000.00 of designated Economic Development
Match funding available to invest in economic development projects. The Arkansas Missouri Railroad
has already committed in-kind support to the project and plans are underway to construct a railway
spur to the proposed site. The Fayetteville Economic Development Council will provide in-kind
marketing resources. Arkansas Research & Technology Park team members will provide consultation
and guidance for the Virtual Development Plan.
Readiness to Proceed: The preliminary planning for the project is currently underway.
Alignment with Governor Beebe's Goals:
Completion and successful marketing of the Northwest Arkansas Aerospace & Technology Park will
increase the incomes of Arkansans. Wages in the high technology and aerospace manufacturing and
services sector are up to 75% higher than other industries. High technology industries drive growth.
Constructing the right facilities to attract expanding entrepreneurship provides the new product
development base the state needs to compete in the 21s` century economy, and will help Arkansas
compete more effectively with neighboring states for new business and new jobs.
The Northwest Arkansas Aerospace & Technology Park is a particularly unique project due to its
proximity to the Fayetteville Municipal Airport. The Airport is one of Arkansas' gems. Formerly a
commercial airline facility, the airfield still retains its FAR Part 139 certificate and is able to serve
large aircraft up to Boeing 737 jet. The airport has experienced vibrant growth in the last few years
and is vital to the local economy. Northwest Arkansas Aerospace & Technology Park takes special
advantage of this asset, making the I -Park particularly attractive to aerospace and aviation related
companies.
The jobs we are targeting will require post secondary training in the several areas of research and
technology currently centered in the University of Arkansas ARTP, Innovation Center and the Genesis
Incubator. There is also substantial opportunity for training with the Northwest Arkansas Community
College (NWACC) and the Northwest Technical Institute (NTI). Currently, the NWACC provides
training in Aviation Airplane and Power Plant Maintenance Technician training as well as several
other industry specific courses. NTI specializes in computer repair, business principles, welding,
electronics, automotive repair and diesel engine repair.
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The UA brings extensive research, training, and personnel to support an aviation and technology park.
The UA understands that modern aerospace systems rely heavily on specialized electronic systems in
navigation, communications, surveillance, control and scheduling to deal with the overcrowded
airspace and airports. Advanced radar and global -positioning systems are vital for future avionics.
The College of Engineering has the necessary expertise to assist in these areas. Strong research
programs exist in Electrical Engineering and in Computer Science and Computer Engineering in the
areas of wireless communications, data mining, embedded sensors for damage detection, acoustics,
mixed signals processing and in electronics packaging to support the state-of-the-art avionics
technology. Outstanding facilities exist for design and fabrication of electronic packages in the
internationally renowned High Density Electronics Center which is administered by the College of
Engineering. When fully integrated into the business community, the new Park could generate more
than 1,000 jobs depending on the number and types of businesses locating in the Park.
Past Performance: The City of Fayetteville is well acquainted in the management and oversight of
grant funds and the reporting requirements of the Federal Government and the State of Arkansas.
Since 2006, a full time grants manager oversees all of the City's many grants, including complex
infrastructure projects with numerous funding sources in the tens of millions of dollars.
Two Economic Development grants from ADED were successfully executed in 2002; Pinnacle Foods
and Superior Industries / Danaher Tool. The City has been the recipient of many Federal and State
grant funds. In 2005 the Fayetteville Municipal Airport applied for and received $1.2M in Federal
funds and $50,000 in State of Arkansas funds to construct the West General Aviation Apron on the
Airport.
In 2006/7 Arkansas Department of Aeronautics supported the Airport with $600,000 for the
construction of two corporate hangars for businesses on the Airport. In 2007/8 the airport received
$123,000 in Federal and State grant funds for new airfield striping and an updated Obstruction Survey.
Since 2005, the City of Fayetteville has received $16,216,500.00 in Federal Funds for a wide variety
of projects for Education, Transportation, Infrastructure, Public Safety and Housing.
Conclusion: Fayetteville is perfectly situated to successfully employ the State grant funds in the
pursuit of a first-class Aerospace and Technology Park. Not only does the Northwest Arkansas
Aerospace & Technology Park have a very high potential for success in the community, it will also
highlight the Arkansas Economic Development Commission's essential role in bringing it from
concept to fruition.
Over the last six years, the Fayetteville Aviation and Economic Development Department has
documented success in numerous grant projects to develop Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake
Field into a first class general aviation facility. The Northwest Arkansas Aerospace & Technology
Park will draw on that success with our economic development partners Fayetteville Chamber of
Commerce, the University of Arkansas and the City as the Fayetteville Economic Development
Council. The Northwest Arkansas Aerospace & Technology Park draws on the strength of our other
partners as the property is in Washington County, adjacent to the Fayetteville Municipal Airport,
Drake Field, and in the Greenland School District. The beneficiaries of this State investment are
numerous and varied and will serve the Govemor Beebe's goals to advance Economic Development
in our great State of Arkansas.
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A R K A N 5 A 5 AVIATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FAYETTEVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT • DRAKE FIELD
2007 GIF Infrastructure Grant
Name of Community: City of Fayetteville
Mayor/Judge's Name. Mayor Dan Coody
Address: 113 West Mountain St.
City: Fayetteville Zip Code: 72701
Phone: 479-575-8331 Cell Phone: 479-841-9900
Email: dcoody@ci.fayetteville.ar.us Fax: 479-575-8257
Contact Person/Reporting Agent: Ray M. Boudreaux
Phone. 479-718-7642 Cell Phone: 479-601-3520
Email: rboudreaux@ci.favetteville.ar.us Fax: 479-718-7646
Grant Request + Cash Match + In -Kind Match = Total Project Cost
$250,000.00 + (May appropriate up to $1,000,000.00) + -0- = $250,000.00
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GIF INFRASTRUCTURE
GRANT APPLICATION COVER PAGE
1. Applicant: City of Fayetteville
Address: 113 W. Mountain St.
City/Zip Code: 72701
Phone: 479-575-8330
County: Washington
Control Number:
Funding Year:
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2. Application Preparer: Ray M. Boudreaux
Address: 4500 S. School, Ste F.
City/Zip Code: 72701
Phone: 479-718-7642
Contact: Ray M. Boudreaux
3. Applicable Type:
XXXX Economic
(Check One)
Development Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Transportation
4. Project Summary (Briefly describes the activities to be undertaken for the project).
This purpose of the project is to create an Aerospace, Technology and Industrial Park in
adjacent to the Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field. The grant would allow for
property through options, conduct a land survey and appraisal and contract for Environmental,
and Geotechnical surveys and create a land use plan including Virtual Buildings on the
South
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6. State Senator(s)/District(s)
Sue Madison 07
State Representative(s)/District(s)
Marilyn Edwards 88
Lindsley Smith 92
U.S. Congressional District Third
John Boozman
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Total Project Budget: (List Sources of Funds)
GIF $ 250,000.00
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AVIATION 8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FAYETTEVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT • DRAKE FIELD
Project Description
The Goal of this Project is to acquire land in Washington County, adjacent to the
Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field and Greenland, Arkansas and in the
Greenland School District, on which to develop an Aerospace and Technology Park.
Drake Field was the commercial service airport serving all of Northwest Arkansas for
many years until Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport -was built to serve the area.
Over the last six years, Drake Field has undergone a dramatic redevelopment as a first
class general aviation facility capable of supporting aircraft of all sizes depending on
weight and takeoff distance. Sports teams associated with the University of Arkansas
routinely employ Boeing 737 and DC -9 aircraft at Drake Field.
This project is to acquire an option on at least 167 acres owned by Arthur Miller and
potentially an additional 216 acres owned by others for a total of 383 acres adjacent
to the airport on which to develop the Aerospace and Technology Park to serve as a
destination location for aerospace and technology firms and graduates of the
University of Arkansas Research and Technology Park, Genesis Incubator and
Innovation Center.
This grant would make it possible to procure options on the property and to perform
initial investigations and to develop a plan for development. Some of the property is
in a 100 year flood plain so thorough investigation is essential. This project would
complete a property survey and appraisal as well as environmental, archeological, and
geotechnical investigations. This work would allow for the development of a land use
plan and several virtual buildings so that potential clients would be able to visualize
their company on the site. With the comprehensive plan in place, the City would be
able to market the property with expectations of a reasonable absorption rate.
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AVIATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FAYETTEVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT • DRAKE FIELD
Proposed Milestones
February 1, 2008 Agenda request to Fayetteville Council (complete)
February 19, 2008 City Council consider resolution (complete passed)
March 3, 2008 Submit Application to ADEC
April 4, 2008 Grant Award
April 15, 2008 Property survey and appraisal complete
May 1, 2008 Option Agreement for Land closed
June 1, 2008 Award Task Orders for:
Environmental Phase I
Archeological Survey
Geotechnical Study
July 1, 2008
Complete evaluation of development potential of
the property.
Award Layout/Design Study
August 1, 2008 Select development plan/Award Virtual Building
Design Project
August 15, 2008 Review Initial building designs
September 1, 2008 Submit Large scale Development to City Planning
October 15, 2008 Initiate Marketing Program
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Partnering and Strategic Planning
As a result of comments made by then Director of Arkansas Department of Economic
Development (ADED), Jim Pickens, the City of Fayetteville formed a committee to address
Economic Development practice in the City. The outcome was a private not for profit
corporation, Fayetteville Economic Development Council (FEDC), a partnership of the
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, the University of Arkansas and the City of Fayetteville.
Private investments were solicited and the incorporation complete. Mr. Steve Rust was hired as
President and CEO and has served the organization well. This Grant is being submitted by the
City of Fayetteville, Aviation and Economic Development Department on behalf of the entire
economic development partnership.
Project Shining Star was the first effort concerning a major project of our newly formed
economic development team. The team made a successful presentation and had won a position in
the final selection process when the project was cancelled by the client. We are sold on our Team
and its effectiveness in the Economic Development arena.
Additional partners for this project will include Washington County as the site is located in the
County, and the City of Greenland, Arkansas as the site is in the Greenland School District.
Letters of support are attached to this application.
This project is a vision for development and the purpose of this grant application is to fund the
initial investigation of the site and to develop the strategic plan for its use. The land has been on
the Economic Development radar for six years until only recently when the owner agreed to sell
the land: We approached the owner in order to respond to Project Lynx. It is part of the
Fayetteville Municipal Airport Master Development Plan as a future site of an "Aviation
Community." This "community" is now envisioned to be and Aerospace & Technology Park.
Being adjacent to the Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field will allow technology and
industrial clients to have direct access to the airport runways and taxiways. This expands the
target client for the Park to aviation related industry and aviation research and development
businesses. Aviation industry R & D is expanding including new Very Light Jet (VLJ)
development, miniaturized electronics and avionics development, and the new Light Sport
Aircraft (LSA) manufacturing and research and development. Already, Northwest Arkansas is
home to a Remos assembly operation where the aircraft are shipped to the USA in ship
containers, two aircraft per container, and assembled at Drake Field for sale in Rogers. Small,
light weight, high value products are typically shipped by air. Drake field provides for that
shipping opportunity.
This grant will fund a virtual site plan which will depict roads, utility easements, lots and
potential buildings and layouts for potential clients. We will work to leverage the site to build a
multi -tenant building and then develop lots that can be sold to clients for construction of
buildings that comply with the Park development plan. The City would be in a position to assist
clients depending on the number and quality of jobs created in the Park.
The City of Fayetteville Economic Development partnership arrangement along with an
outstanding strategic planning group makes Fayetteville well qualified for approval.
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COST ESTIMATE BREAKDOWN
Please itemize the cost estimate for the project below as much as possible. You may add extra
sheets if necessary. Backup documentation for each line, including in-kind materials and
licensed professional labor, is required (professional estimates, catalog pages, letters of intent
to donate, etc.)
Item
Option
Land Survey
Environmental Assessment
Archeological Study
Geotechnical Investigation
Land Use Design
Virtual Building Design
_Purchase, roads, Utilities, infrastructure
TOTAL PROJECT COST
Cost
$ 124,000.00
$ 8,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 13,000.00
$ 45,000.00
$ 35,000.00
Up to $1,000,000.00
FUNDING SOURCE BREAKDOWN
$2501100 00
Must include back-up documentation that shows how the total project will be funded (i.e. bank
statements, letters of intent to donate, resolution with appropriation listed, etc.). This amount should
be the same as the total project cost.
Requested from Infrastructure Grant
In-kind professional labor
In-kind materials and /or equipment
Community Cash Matching Funds
City or County Appropriation
Other Funding Sources (please list)
$ 250,000.00
Up to $ 1,000,000.00 available
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCE BREAKDOWN $250,000.00
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With my signature below, I do hereby certify that I have read, understand, and
support the above application for grant funds through the 2007 General
Improvement Fund Infrastructure Grant. I further certify that I have read,
understand, and agree to abide by the rules and regulations governing the grant
programs.
Signature of Mayor or Judge / Date Signed
Dan Coody, Mayor
Contact Person //Date Signed
12.27/6%
oudreaux, Dir tor Aviation and Economic Development
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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
CERTIFICATION LETTER
February 25, 2008
2007 General Improvement Fund Grant
c/o Arkansas Economic Development Commission
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Members of the 2007 GIF Infrastructure Grant Review Committee:
On behalf of the city/community of Fayetteville, I am writing to request your assistance in
securing a grant under the 2007 General Improvement Fund Grant. Proceeds from the
$250,000.00 grant, if awarded, will be used for the following project, as outlined in the enclosed
application:
To create an Aerospace and Technology Park adjacent to the Fayetteville Municipal
Airport, Drake Field for the purpose of attracting and locating technology, industry, and
manufacturing associated with business nurtured in the Arkansas Research and
Technology Park of the University of Arkansas and business and industry looking for
high quality/low cost infrastructure in which to create jobs and wealth in the current
environment.
I designate myself, Mayor of Fayetteville as the person ultimately responsible for the
administration of the state grant, if awarded. Project funds from all sources will be expended
through an account established on the books of the City of Fayetteville. All project expenditures
with invoices and cancelled checks attached, in addition to copies of all application materials, will
remain on file with the City of Fayetteville for three years or until audited (whichever is later), to
assure that funds were used for the purposes for which they were made available.
If additional information is needed concerning this project, please feel free to contact me or the
project's primary contact person Ray M. Boudreaux at 479-718-7642.
Thank you for your consideration.
Dan Coody, Mayor
City of Fayetteville, Wash gto County
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THE SENATE
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Ms. Maria Haley, Director
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Re: GIF Grant Request - City of Fayetteville
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It is with great pleasure that I lend my strongest support to the City of Fayetteville's
Aviation and Economic Development Department in their pursuit of an Infrastructure
Grant.
The City of Fayetteville has long needed a new technology park location to offer
graduates of our University of Arkansas Research and Technology Park (ARTP) and
Genesis Incubator. Businesses born, nurtured and matured in the University of Arkansas
ARTP and Genesis require a location of similar young enterprises for mutual support as
they continue to grow and prosper.
The City of Fayetteville Aerospace and Technology Park vision will create a new
opportunity for small developing companies near their birthplace, as well as for mature
companies in search of a technology park with airport access.
It is vitally important that you give the most careful consideration to awarding funding
for this critical project.
Sincerely,
Sue Madison
State Senator
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STATE OF ARKANSAS
2007 General Improvement Fund Grant
c/o Arkansas Economic Development Commission
One Capital Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Ladies and Gentlemen.
It is with great pleasure that I lend my strongest support to the City
of Fayetteville Aviation and Economic Development Department
in their pursuit of your Infrastructure Grant. The City of
Fayetteville has long needed a new technology park location to
offer graduates of our University of Arkansas Research and
Technology Park (ARTP) and Genesis Incubator. Businesses born,
nurtured and matured in the University of Arkansas ARTP and
Genesis require a location of similar young enterprises for the
mutual support as they continue to grow and prosper.
The City of Fayetteville Aerospace and Technology Park vision
will create the new opportunity for small developing companies
near their.birthplace as well as for mature companies in search of a
technology park with: airport access. I also represent Greenland so
some of the people employed in the jobs created there will
probably find homes and shop in the City of Greenland. Greenland
Schools will benefit as well, as the property is in the Greenland
School District. It is vitally important that you give the most
careful consideration to awarding funding for this critical project to
the City of Fayetteville.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Edwards
Arkansas House of Representatives
JERRY HUNTON
County Judge
WAS} JINCTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
County Courthouse
February 25, 2008
2007 General Improvement Fund Grant
c/o Arkansas Economic Development Commission
One Capital Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Ladies and Gentlemen.
280 North College, Suite 500
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I am writing to lend my support to the City of Fayetteville Aviation and Economic Development
Department and their application for the Infrastructure Grant.
The City of Fayetteville has long needed a new technology park location to offer graduates of our
University of Arkansas Research and Technology Park (ARTP) and Genesis Incubator.
Businesses born, nurtured and matured in the University of Arkansas ARTP and Genesis requires
a location of similar young enterprises for the mutual support as they continue to grow and
prosper.
Fayetteville and Washington County have cooperated in the past in efforts to win economic
development projects which create investment and jobs in our community. 1 applaud
Fayetteville for this effort to create a new, upscale technology park. The parcels being
considered for this project are in Washington County as was the last project where we
cooperated. The only reason we were not successful is that the project was cancelled. I feel
comfortable recommending favorable consideration of this request.
The City of Fayetteville Aerospace and Technology Park vision will create a new opportunity for
small developing companies near their birthplace as well as for mature companies in search of a
technology park with airport access. The people employed in the jobs created there will most
assuredly find homes and do their shopping in Washington County. We hope you give careful
consideration to awarding funding for this critical project to the City of Fayetteville.
Sincerely,
r y Nunton
County Judge
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Telephone: 479 / 444-1700 • FAX: 479 / 444-1889
Greenland City Hall
P.O. Box 67
Greenland,Ar 72737
February 25, 2008
2007 General Improvement Fund Grant
c/o Arkansas Economic Development Commission
One Capital Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Ph -479-521-5760
FAX -479-521-7780
The City of Greenland, Arkansas is adjacent to the City of Fayetteville and the location
proposed as the new City of Fayetteville Aerospace and Technology Park. The future of
this effort, Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field and the future of Greenland are
very closely connected.
It is with great pleasure that I lend my strongest support to the City of Fayetteville
Aviation and Economic Development Department in their pursuit of your Infrastructure
Grant. The City of Fayetteville has long needed a new technology park location to offer
graduates of our University of Arkansas Research and Technology Park (ARTP) and
Genesis Incubator. Businesses born, nurtured and matured in the University of Arkansas
ARTP and Genesis require a location of similar young enterprises for the mutual support
as they continue to grow and prosper.
The City of Fayetteville Aerospace and Technology Park vision will create the new
opportunity for small developing companies near their birthplace as well as for mature
companies in search of a technology park with airport access. The people employed in
the jobs created there will probably find homes and shop in the City of Greenland.
Greenland Schools will benefit as well as the property is in the Greenland School
District. It is vitally important that you give the most careful consideration to awarding
funding for this critical project to the City of Fayetteville.
Sincerely,
John Gray — Mayor of Greenland
Fayetteville Economic Development Council
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February 27, 2008
Maria Haley
Director
Arkansas Economic Development Council
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Ms. Haley,
The Fayetteville Economic Development Council urgently requests that AEDC
approve the General Improvement Fund Economic Development Infrastructure
Grant for our Aerospace. Technology Park at Drake Field. We strongly believe
this will be an excellent economic development investment that will allow us to
take full advantage of our strategic location in the US and the tremendous
existing infrastructure at, what was, the NWA regional airport a few years ago.
This grant will allow us to leverage the research and workforce pool at the
University of Arkansas. Aviation products are AR largest export. Funding this
grant request will allow us to grow this important sector of Arkansas's economy.
Sincerely,
t eG n K Rust
President
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Technology Park to the University of Arkansas main campus will create opportunities for
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February 25, 2008
2007 General Improvement Fund Grant
c/o Arkansas Economic Development Commission
One Capital Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Ladies and Gentlemen:
It is with great pleasure that I lend my support to the City of Fayetteville Aviation
and Economic Development Department in their pursuit of your Infrastructure Grant.
The City of Fayetteville has long needed a new technology park location in
conjunction with the University of Arkansas Research and Technology Park (ARTP)
and Genesis Incubator.
The Northwest Arkansas Council represents the region in regional transportation
matters and is proud to have served as the catalyst that resulted in the Northwest
Arkansas Regional Airport. The area selected for development with this grant
funding will contribute to the overall long range development goals of all of NWA
and has my support.
The City of Fayetteville Aerospace and Technology Park vision will create new
opportunities for small developing companies to locate near the U of A, as well as
for mature companies in search of a technology park with airport access. Your
support of this grant funding would be very much appreciated.
Sincerely, G�
Cott Van Laningham
Vice Chairman
Northwest Arkansas Council
100 west Centerr. Suite 300, Fayc*esiU4, Arkansas 72101
Phone: (479) 582.2100 Far (47Y) 58Z-1919 w,vncn, wkwg
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Action Required: Approval of an application for a General Improvement Fund Grant c/o Arkansas Economic
Development Commission, One Capital Mall, 4th Floor, Little Rock, AR 72201, Harold Sharp, Budget Director, 1-
800-275-2672, hsharp@arkansasedc.com
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO/STAFF CONTRACT REVIEW MEMO
TO: Mayor and Members of the City
THRU: Staff/Contract Review
FROM: Ray M. Boudreaux, Director, Aviation and Ecofiomic Development
DATE: January 31, 2008
SUBJECT: Approval of Grant Application to the Arkansas Economic
Development Council for the creation of an Aerospace Technology
Park east of Drake Field on land to be acquired from the Arthur
Miller Family.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the attached grant application and resolution for the
purpose of creating a new Aerospace Technology Park east of the Airport. Cities and
Counties were invited to apply for the newly created General Improvement Fund Economic
Development Grant for projects like the Aerospace Technology Park. Applicants must be a
member of a Regional Economic Development organization. Our Regional ED Organization
is the Northwest Arkansas Council as defined by the AEDC. Fayetteville is represented by
the President and CEO of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce.
BACKGROUND: The Fayetteville Industrial Park is mostly full. There are three City
owned parcels left, none of which is easily developed. We have shown the parcels but have
had very little interest. The new area is along Hwy 156 and adjacent to the Airport so will
have much greater appeal.
BUDGET IMPACT: The economic development match fund contains proceeds from the
sale of the Bio Based property and other industrial park land sales. It is designated for
economic development purposes.
Attachments: Staff Review Form
Grant Application
Invitation to apply from Maria Haley, Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Aviation and Economic Development Department
Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field
4500 South School Avenue, Suite F
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Ray M. Boudreaux, Director
RESOLUTION NO. 4 -v3 -0R
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AVIATION & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A GENERAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FOR
THE CREATION OF AN AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGY PARK
EAST OF DRAKE FIELD.
WHEREAS, the City Council' of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas has
determined that the Aviation & Economic Development Department meets the eligibility
requirements necessary to apply for a Grant under the 2007 General Improvement Fund
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Aviation & Economic Development Department has presented
plans to create the Aerospace & Technology Park; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas recognizes
the need for the project, concurs with its importance, and supports the Aviation &
Economic Development Department in its efforts to proceed with same.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
authorizes the Aviation & Economic Development Department to submit an application
of formal request to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for the purposes
of securing state grant funds in the amount of $250,000.00 for the creation of an
Aerospace & Technology Park; and that the Mayor of the City of Fayetteville is
authorized to administer the grant funds for the same project.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas may
designate up to $1,000,000.00 from the Economic Development Match Fund to meet the
local match money requirements for the development of the Aerospace & Technology
Park.
PASSED and APPROVED this 19`" day of February, 2008.
APPROVED:
By:
DAN COODY, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
Executive Summary
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
March 3, 2008
Fayetteville Aviation and Economic Development
Arthur Miller Aerospace Technology/Industrial Park Development Project
The Fayetteville South Industrial park was developed by the Fayetteville Industrial
Development Corporation more than 20 years ago. Most of the Industrial Park's property
sites have been sold for industrial developments. Overall, the project was a successful
venture for the City of Fayetteville, attracting 32 companies with a total work force of
nearly 2000 employees.
Currently, Fayetteville has very little land to continue developing industrial,
technological research, manufacturing or assembly but anticipates the opportunity to
acquire the land for an Aerospace Technology Park adjacent to the Fayetteville Municipal
Airport, Drake Field. This proposed development will be designed in cooperation with
the University of Arkansas' Innovation Center as a place to center graduates of the
Genesis Incubator. We foresee this project as essential to the continued growth of the
Fayetteville economy and as part of the City's "Green Valley" sustainability initiative.
We expect it to tap the potential and resources of U of A graduates and entrepreneurs
looking to remain in Fayetteville and near the University of Arkansas Research and
Technology Park (ARTP).
167 acres up to potentially as much as 383 total acres adjacent to the Fayetteville
Municipal Airport are being considered for this project. The City is currently in
negotiation with the owners of the initial 167 acres for a 5 -year purchase option while the
City of Fayetteville pursues the design concepts for the development. The site concept
features energy efficient LEED buildings and low -impact, environmentally sensitive
infrastructure.
Further, the project incorporates "Virtual Development" designs which can be
shepherded through the local development approval process on the front end, and thereby
reduce an ED prospect's construction timeline by as much as 12 months. The Virtual
Development designs are also a potent marketing tool for the site.
This proposal includes:
• A five year option on up to 383 acres adjacent to Drake Field.
• A Technology/Industrial Park Development Plan including layout and
infrastructure design.
• A marketing plan with Virtual building designs and tour of existing facilities
• A Phase I Environmental Assessment of the ground
• An Archeological Study of the ground.
• A Land Survey and Appraisal
If approved, this project will be implemented within six months of grant award. The City
of Fayetteville excels in all of your rating criteria:
1. Economic Impact: There is little doubt that the economic impact of this project
far exceeds the investment. In the very recent past, several graduates of the U of
A Genesis Incubator have located in other communities because there are no
suitable properties for development or buildings to accommodate their business.
This acute need was recently revealed when Fayetteville Economic Development
Council (FEDC) entered the competition for an aviation manufacturing prospect,
Project Lynx, that could bring 650 aviation related new jobs to the area. The
company would be an ideal anchor tenant for this project. Without spade -ready
industrial land it is difficult, if not impossible, to compete for opportunities like
Project Lynx that require 75 to 100 acres. The economic impact of this type of
project is very significant. Property taxes alone would yield $1.3M with $1.1M
going to the public school. The selected site is 167 acres and negotiations are
underway for purchase options or outright purchase. An additional 216 acres
could be added to the development. The development plan would be for dense
construction of LEED Certified facilities and sustainable land use where
employee parking areas would be designed to eliminate adverse impact to the
storm- water runoff. stream.
2. Ability to Leverage other Funding Sources: The City of Fayetteville has up to
$1,000,000.00 of designated Economic Development Match funding available to
invest in economic development projects creating jobs and wealth in the
community.
3. Readiness to Proceed: The City of Fayetteville is ready to proceed.
4. Alignment with Governor's Goals: This project satisfies all of the Governor's
Goals. The jobs we are targeting will require post secondary training in the
several areas of research and technology currently centered in the University of
Arkansas ARTP, Innovation Center and the Genesis Incubator. The City will not
provide the training but there is substantial opportunity for training with the
Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) and the Northwest Technical
Institute (NTI). Currently, the NWACC provides training in Aviation Airplane
and Power Plant Maintenance Technician training as well as several other
Industry specific courses. NTI specializes in computer repair, business principles,
welding, electronics, automotive repair and diesel engine repair. The UA brings
extensive research, training, and personnel to support an aviation related
technology park. The UA understands that modem aerospace systems rely
heavily on specialized electronic systems in navigation, communications,
surveillance, control and scheduling to deal with the overcrowded airspace and
airports. Advanced radar and global -positioning systems are vital for future
avionics. The College of Engineering has the necessary expertise to assist in these
areas. Strong research programs exist in Electrical Engineering and in Computer
Science and Computer Engineering in the areas of wireless communications, data
mining, embedded sensors for damage detection, acoustics, mixed signals
processing and in electronics packaging to support the state-of-the-art avionics
technology. Outstanding facilities exist for design and fabrication of electronic
packages in the internationally renowned High Density Electronics Center which
is administered by the College of Engineering. When fully integrated into the
business community, the new Park could generate more than 1,000 jobs
depending on the number and types of businesses locating in the Park.
The City of Fayetteville is well acquainted in the management and oversight of
grant funds and the reporting requirements of the Federal Government and the
State of Arkansas. The City has been the recipient of many Federal and State
grant funds. In 2005 the Fayetteville Municipal Airport applied for and received
$1.2M in Federal funds and $50,000 in State of Arkansas funds to construct the
West General Aviation Apron on the Airport. In 2006/7 Arkansas Department of
Aeronautics supported the Airport with $600,000 for the construction of two
corporate hangars for businesses on the Airport. In 2007/8 the airport received
$123,000 in Federal and State grant funds for new airfield striping and an updated
Obstruction Survey. Additionally, since 2005, the City of Fayetteville has
received $16,216,500.00 in Federal Funds for a wide variety of projects for
Education, Transportation, Infrastructure, Public Safety and Housing.
2007 GIF Infrastructure Grant
Name of Community: City of Fayetteville
Mayor/Judge's Name: Mayor Dan Coody
Address: 113 West Mountain St.
City: Fayetteville Zip Code: 72701
Phone:
479-575-8331
Cell
Phone:
479-841-9900
Email:
dcoody@ci.fayetteville.ar.us
Fax: 479-575-8257
Contact Person/Reporting Agent: Ray M. Boudreaux
Phone: 479-718-7642 Cell Phone: 479-601-3520
Email: rboudreaux@ci.favetteville.ar.us Fax: 479-718-7646
Grant Request + Cash Match + In -Kind Match = Total Project Cost
$250,000.00 + (up to $1,000,000.00) + -0- _ $250,000.00
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GIF INFRASTRUCTURE
GRANT APPLICATION COVER PAGE
1. Applicant: City of Fayetteville
For Internal Use. Only
Address: 113 W. Mountain St.
City/Zip Code: 72701
Control Number:
Phone: 479-575-8330
Funding Year:
County: Washington
Grants Manager:
2. Application Preparer: Ray M. Boudreaux
3. Applicable Type: (Check One)
Address: 4500 S. School, Ste F.
City/Zip Code: 72701
XXXX Economic Development Infrastructure
Phone: 479-718-7642
Transportation Infrastructure
Contact: Ray M. Boudreaux
4. Project Summary (Briefly describes the activities to be undertaken for the project).
This project will create an Aerospace Technology and Industrial Park in South Fayetteville adjacent to the
Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field. The grant would allow for the City to tie up the property through
options, conduct a land survey and appraisal and contract for Environmental, Archeological, and Geotechnical
surveys and create a land use plan including Virtual Buildings on the property.
5. Type of Applicant: (Check one)
XXXX City _ County Joint* *List Minor Parties: All joint applications
must be accompanied by cooperative agreements between all jurisdictions applying for funds in the
application. See Application Guidelines for appropriate procedures to follow for joint applications.
6. State Senator(s)/District(s)
7. Total Project Budget: (List Sources of Funds)
Sue Madison 07
a. GIF $ 250,000.00
State Representative(s)/District(s)
b. Local UP TO $1,000,000.00 available
Marilyn Edwards 88
C. $
Lindsley Smith 92
d. $
U.S. Congressional District Third
e. $
John Boozman
f. Total $ 250,000.00
8. Project Information:
a. Estimate the # of consecutive calendar days for construction N/A
b. Enter the square footage of the proposed building: (if applicable)
Renovation New Construction _N/A Total _N/A
_N/A
c. List all parcels of land to be acquired for the project (donated and/or fee simple). Include size
references for these parcels:
001-06663-000 and 001-06651-000 owned by Arthur Miller = 166.28 acres
(potentially: 001-11338-000 @ 26.48 acres owned by Bleaux Barnes; 001-11339-000 @ 13.52 acres,
001-11342-000 @ 20.0 acres, 001-06649-000 @ 50.91 acres, & 765-15559-000 @ 16.73 acres owned by
Dennis Crouse; 765-1 5560-000 @ 11.76 acres owned by Barnes; and 765-15560-001 @ 4.51 acres owned by
George and George Land Company; 765-15550-000 @ 56.57, and 001-11341-000 @ 16.03 acres owned by
Terry Morelock for a total additional of 216.51 acres.)
d. Estimated number of easements (donated and/or acquired) needed for the project: None
9. CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF ELECTED LOCAL OFFICIAL
To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data contained in this application is true and correct and its
submission has been duly authorized by the governing body. I understand that if the application is found to
contain significant misinformation or deviates significantly from the application process, this application will
be automatically eliminated from further consideration for funding.
Signature: Title: Mayor
Typed Name: Dan Coody Date:
Project Description
The Project for Fayetteville is to acquire land and develop an Aerospace Technology
and Industrial Park adjacent to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field. Drake
Field was the commercial service airport serving all of Northwest Arkansas for many
years until Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport was built to serve the area. Drake
Field remains a viable airport with significant infrastructure capable of supporting
aircraft of all sizes depending on weight and takeoff distance. All general aviation
aircraft are supported by Fayetteville Drake Field as well as most commercial aircraft.
Sports teams routinely employ Boeing 737 aircraft at Drake Field.
Initial conversation has been conducted with the owners of property adjacent to Drake
Field with very favorable reception. The idea is to acquire or option at least 167 acres
up to as much as 383 acres adjacent to the airport to serve as a manufacturing
destination for aerospace industry and graduates of the University of Arkansas
Research and Technology Park and Genesis Incubator and Innovation Center.
This grant would make it possible to procure the initial options on the property and to
perform initial investigations and development layouts. Some of the property is in a
100 year flood plain and archeological investigations have not been done. This
project would complete a property survey and appraisal as well as environmental,
archeological, and geotechnical investigations. This work would allow for the
development of a land use plan and several virtual buildings so that potential clients
would be able to visualize their company on the site. With the comprehensive plan in
place, the City would be able to market the property with expectations of a reasonable
absorption rate.
Milestones
February 1, 2008 Submit agenda request to Fayetteville Council
February 19, 2008 City Council pass resolution
March 3, 2008 Submit Application to ADEC
April 4, 2008 Grant Award
April 15, 2008 Property survey and appraisal complete
May 1, 2008 Option Agreement for Land closed
June 1, 2008 Award Task Orders for:
Environmental Phase I
Archeological Survey
Geotechnical Study
July 1, 2008 Complete evaluation of development potential of
the property.
Award Layout/Design Study
August 1, 2008 Select development plan/Award Virtual Building
Design Project
August 15, 2008 Review Initial building designs
September 1, 2008 Submit Large scale Development to City Planning
October 15, 2008 Activate Marketing Program
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Partnering and Strategic Planning
The Major Partner in this project will be the City of Fayetteville. The overall
development of the property will be the responsibility of the City but the use of the
property can take several forms. There will be several ways a client can locate in the
Park. We will work to leverage the site to build a multi -tenant building and then
develop lots that can be sold to clients for construction of buildings that comply with
the Park development plan. The City would be in a position to assist clients
depending on the number and quality of jobs created in the Park. Being adjacent to
the Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field is an additional asset that would
allow technology and industrial clients to have direct access to the airport runways
and taxiways. This expands the target client for the Park to aviation related industry
and aviation research and development businesses. Aviation industry R & D is
expanding including new Very Light Jet (VLJ) development, miniaturized electronics
and avionics development, and the new Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) manufacturing
and research and development. Already, Northwest Arkansas is home to a Remos
assembly operation at Drake Field with marketing at the Rogers Airport. Remos is a
German LSA Company with major construction facilities in Pasewalk, Germany.
Aircraft are shipped to the USA in ship containers, two aircraft per container, and
assembled at Drake Field for sale in Rogers.
Our partnership through the FEDC will allow for a wide array of marketing and
development opportunities. The City of Fayetteville partners with the Fayetteville
Chamber of Commerce and the University of Arkansas for economic development
activities. Inquiries are received at the City, at the Chamber at the U of A and at the
FEDC offices. The team coordinates all activities through a small working group
with representatives from each major stakeholder. Project Shining Star was our first
effort concerning a major project. The team made a successful presentation and had
won a position in the final selection process when the project was cancelled.
COST ESTIMATE BREAKDOWN
Please itemize the cost estimate for the project below as much as possible. You may add extra
sheets if necessary. Backup documentation for each line, including in -kind materials and
licensed professional labor, is required (professional estimates, catalog pages, letters of intent
to donate, etc.)
Item
Option
Land Survey
Environmental Assessment
Archeological Study
Geotech nical Investigation
Land Use Design
Virtual Building Design
_Purchase, roads, Utilities, infrastructure
Cost
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124,000.00
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$
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$
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$
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TOTAL PROJECT COST _
FUNDING SOURCE BREAKDOWN
Must include back-up documentation that shows how the total project will be funded (i.e. bank
statements, letters of intent to donate, resolution with appropriation listed, etc.). This amount should
be the same as the total project cost.
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In -kind professional labor
In -kind materials and/or equipment
Community Cash Matching Funds
City or County Appropriation
Other Funding Sources (please list)
$ 250,000.00
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TOTAL FUNDING SOURCE BREAKDOWN
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With my signature below, I do hereby certify that I have read, understand, and
support the above application for grant funds through the 2007 General
Improvement Fund Infrastructure Grant. I further certify that I have read,
understand, and agree to abide by the rules and regulations governing the grant
programs.
Signature of Mayor or Judge / Date Signed
Dan Coody, Mayor
Signature of Contact Person / Date Signed
Ray M. Boudreaux, Director Aviation and Economic Development
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CERTIFICATION LETTER
Date
2007 General Improvement Fund Grant
c/o Arkansas Economic Development Commission
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Members of the 2007 GIF Infrastructure Grant Review Committee:
On behalf of the city/community of Fayetteville, I am writing to request your assistance
in securing a grant under the 2007 General Improvement Fund Grant. Proceeds from
the $250,000.00 grant, if awarded, will be used for the following project, as outlined in
the enclosed application:
To create an Aerospace Technology Park adjacent to the Fayetteville Municipal
Airport, Drake Field for the purpose of attracting and locating technology,
industry, and manufacturing associated with business nurtured in the Arkansas
Research and Technology Park of the University of Arkansas and business and
industry looking for high quality/ low cost infrastructure in which to create jobs
and wealth in the current environment.
I designate myself, Mayor of Fayetteville as the person ultimately responsible for the
administration of the state grant, if awarded. Project funds from all sources will be
expended through a fund established on the books of the City of Fayetteville. All project
expenditures with invoices and cancelled checks attached, in addition to copies of all
application materials, will remain on file in the Mayor's office for three years or until
audited (whichever is later), to assure that funds were used for the purposes for which
they were made available.
If additional information is needed concerning this project, please feel free to contact me
or the project's primary contact person Ray M. Boudreaux at 479-718-7642.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Dan Coody, Mayor
City of Fayetteville, Washington, County
479-575-8330
Enclosures
RESOLUTION PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION #
Be it resolved by the City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas that:
Whereas the City of Fayetteville desires to create an Aerospace Technology Park
adjacent to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field, and:
Whereas the City of Fayetteville has negotiated an agreement with the Arthur Miller
Family to option or purchase the Miller Farmland and to advertise it for development,
and:
Whereas the City of Fayetteville needs a new business/technology/industry park for
the graduates of the University of Arkansas, Arkansas Research and Technology Park
(ARTP), and:
Whereas the State of Arkansas Economic Development Commission has offered the
General Improvement Fund Infrastructure Grant for just such purposes, and:
Whereas, the Fayetteville City Council has determined that the Aviation and Economic
Development Department of the City of Fayetteville meets eligibility requirements
necessary to apply for a grant under the 2007 General Improvement Fund Grant
Program, and:
Whereas, the Aviation and Economic Development Department has presented plans to
create the Aerospace Technology Park, and:
Whereas, the City Council of Fayetteville recognizes the need for the project, concurs
with its importance, and supports the Aviation and Economic Development
Department in its efforts to proceed with the same,
Now therefore, be it resolved that the City Council of Fayetteville may designate up to
$1,000,000.00 from the City of Fayetteville Economic Development Match Fund to be
used in the development of the Aerospace Technology Park for the benefit of the
Citizens and,
Be it further resolved, that the Mayor of Fayetteville is hereby authorized to submit an
application of formal request to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for
purposes of securing state grant funds in the amount of $250,000.00 to aid and assist
the Aviation and Economic Development Department in executing the proposed
project described herein and that the Mayor of Fayetteville is further authorized to
administer the grant funds for the same project.
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ARKANSAS
Mike Beebe
Maria Luisa
M.
Haley
Anaruralforbusiness
GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayors
FROM: Maria Hallow//
DATE: Decembe 721.2007
ECL
JAN O32007
SUBJECT: General Improvement Fund Economic Development Grant Opport>AIRPORT
During the 2007 session of the Arkansas General Assembly, the Arkansas Senate
appropriated $1,794,714 for General Improvement Funds to be used either for economic
development infrastructure projects or for transportation projects that enhance economic
development.
Attached, you will find an application package that serves both categories of economic
development projects. A total of $1,394,715 is available for a broad range of projects
under the economic development infrastructure projects and $400,000 is available under
the transportation infrastructure portion of this solicitation.
Only cities or counties that are a member of a regional economic development effort may
apply. If those cities or counties that are not a member of a regional economic
development effort either join or apply for membership before the due date for this
solicitation (March 3, 2008), their applications will be accepted. Applicants may apply
for any amount, out of either or both categories of grants. We anticipate the award of
grants in April, 2008.
You may want to contact your economic developer to discuss any grant opportunities in
your area.
Arkansas Economic Development Commission One Capitol Mall Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 501.682.1121 Arkansasedc.com
2007 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
ALLOCATIONS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION PACKET
DEADLINE: MARCH 3, 2008
ARKANSAS
STATE OF ARKANSAS
ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
THIS PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
• GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES
• APPLICATION FORM
• CERTIFICATION LETTER FORM
• RESOLUTION FORM
ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission's (AEDC's) mission is to develop and diversify the
state's economy to enhance the quality of life for current and future Arkansans. Additionally, the
agency is a source of information for all communities throughout the state for economic and
conununity development opportunities.
During his campaign, Governor Beebe outlined his five goals for economic development. As a part of
this plan, Governor Beebe emphasized the need to develop a series of regional community partnerships.
Specifically, he said, "Conununities that demonstrate a proven track record and commitment to
regionalism will receive particularly favorable consideration for discretionary incentives and
infrastructure funding. A greater benefit warrants a greater investment."
The applicant should be cognizant of the five goals for economic development that were outlined by
Governor Beebe during his campaign for the office. The five simple goals are as follows:
1. We will increase the incomes of Arkansans at a growth pace greater than the national average.
2. We will expand entrepreneurship and have a retention strategy to decrease plant closures.
3. We will compete more effectively with neighboring states for new businesses and new jobs.
4. Our economic development policy will meet the special needs and take advantage of the special
assets of various areas of the state. It will not be a one size fits all.
5. We will increase the number of workers with post secondary training so they are ready for a job
when they enter the job force and prepared for new jobs in the future.
During the 2007 Regular
$1,794,714 for economic <
Improvement Funds to be
transportation projects that
divided into two general
infrastructure.
Session of the Arkansas General Assembly, the Senate appropriated
levelopment projects subject to this competitive solicitation for General
used either for economic development infrastructure projects or for
enhance economic development. Applications for these monies will be
categories, economic development infrastructure and transportation
General Information and Eligibility_
The purpose of this solicitation is to assist cities or counties, involved in regional economic development
organizations, with needs associated with either general economic development infrastructure or, more
specifically, transportation infrastructure. Grants will be awarded based on a competitive process.
A Letter of Commitment will be provided to the community upon award of the grant. THE PROJECT
MUST BE INITIATED WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE AWARDING OF THE GRANT LETTER OF
COMMITMENT FROM THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, UNLESS THE
APPLICANT REQUESTS A LONGER PERIOD THAT IS SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED BY AEDC IN THE
GRANT AGREEMENT.
What Type of Project is Eligible?
Projects eligible for funding consideration under this program includes:
Economic Development Infrastructure — Grant opportunities under this category
may include, but are not limited to:
a. industrial parks;
b. water improvements;
c. sewer improvements; and/or
d. Other, non -transportation related economic development projects.
2. Transportation Infrastructure — Grant opportunities under this category may
include, but are not limited to:
a. streets, roads, highways;
b. industrial access;
C. ports;
d. rail;
e. airports;
f. bridges; and/or
g. Intermodal facilities
What Type of Project is Ineligible?
• Projects in communities/counties that are not a member, or have not applied for membership,
of a regional (more than one county) economic development group as of March 3, 2008.
• Projects judged to be outside of the two categories noted above.
Funding Availability
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has designated a total $1,394,715 available for the
projects in Category 1 — Economic Development Infrastructure. Transportation Infrastructure projects,
in Category 2, have been allocated $400,000.
Allocation of Grant Funds
Grantees will be awarded grant funds upon project completion or upon completion of approved phases
of the project if approved in advance by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and
following inspection by an Arkansas Economic Development Commission representative.
All invoices must be submitted, prior to inspection to:
Harold Sharp, Budget Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission, One Capitol Mall — 4th
Floor, Little Rock, AR 72201.
Is there a Matching Requirement?
No. There is no match requirement in applying for these funds. These funds are allocated to the
Arkansas Economic Development Commission by state senators from the General Improvement Fund.
In none of the appropriation bills was there any mention of a matching requirement. It should be noted
that although a match is not required, the scoring system for award of grants gives points to those
applicants that have included matching funds in their application.
Application Process
WHEN can we apply?
Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, January 7, 2008 and ending Monday, March 3,
2008.
SUBMITTING an Application
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED BY 4:30 P.M. ON MARCH 3.2008 or they
will not be accepted. An original application with one copy of any additional information is required.
Taxes or electronic submissions will not be accepted. An electronic version of the application is
available for printing on the website at http://www.arkansasedc.com.
Applicants must gain the approval of their local governing official, who will be ultimately responsible
for the grant should it be received. This process includes completion of the application form and the
approval of the application by the local council or quorum court. The mayor or judge must affix
his/her signature to the following attached documents for the application to be considered complete:
• Certification letter • • Resolution —1SLf. f7 n 1 1 r$ r t4≥r 9`
• Application /
Application Review and Awards Presentation
Applications are numbered and inspected for completeness and eligibility in the order received by the
Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications well
in advance of the cycle deadline to allow AEDC staff to thoroughly review the application and assist
applicants in correcting any deficiencies prior to the deadline.
Applications received postmarked after the deadline date will not be eligible for
consideration.
Following final review and approval, the awards will be announced and then awarded in early 2008.
IV
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
G/FInirastructure Grant Rating Criteria
100 total points possible
1. Economic Impact (30 points possible)
Points will be awarded to applicants who have clearly identified how this grant, if awarded, will
impact the conuuunity economically and provide more opportunities for future economic
development.
2. Ability to Leverage Other Funding Sources (30 points possible)
Points will be awarded based on the applicant's documentation of the extent to which other funds,
either in -kind or cash, will be used to complete the proposed project.
3. Readiness to proceed (15 points possible)
Points will be awarded to those applicants who show a clear plan of action to complete the
proposed project.
4. Alignment with Governor's Goals (15 points possible)
Points will be awarded based on the degree to which the proposed project addresses one or more
of the five economic development goals of Governor Beebe, as noted on page 2 of this application.
5. Past performance of the grantee (10 points possible)
Points will be awarded for historical performance of the grantee on projects funded with state
and/or federal funds. Please describe one or more successful completions of a project funded with
state, federal or local grant funds.
Grant Reporting &`Expenditures
THE PROJECT MUST BE INITIATED WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, UNLESS THE
APPLICANT REQUESTS A LONGER PERIOD THAT IS SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED BY AEDC IN THE
GRANT AGREEMENT.
• Should the Grantee change any substantive part of the grant originally stated in the Grant
Application, the Arkansas Economic Development Conurission must be notified for approval.
• If the project takes more than one year to complete, an interim progress report will be required
approximately six months from the date of the grant agreement with the Arkansas Economic
Development Commission. If the project is to be completed within one year from the date of the
signing of the grant agreement, only a final report will be required. In all reporting, the report
should address progress on the project and list all expenditures to date.
• A final report is required of each project funded and should contain a statement that assures all
grant expenditures were made in accordance with the scope of the grant project. This report will
be sent to Harold Sharp, Budget Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission, One
Capitol Mall — 4`1, floor, Little Rock, AR 72201.
• Failure to comply with the terms of this agreement may result in ineligibility to receive future grant
funds
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Application Timelines
Deadline for Application Submission
March 3, 2008
Award Date (Proposed)
April 4, 2008
Documents needed for a Complete Grant
In addition to the grant application, with all questions answered fully, applicants must include the
following for the application to be complete:
A signed Certification Letter, enclosed with application, from the governing official. (See
attached example)
2. A Resolution passed by the governing body enclosed with application. The Resolution must have
the governing official's signature, and the signature of the city or county clerk. (See attached
example.)
3. Backup documentation for ALL items listed in the project cost estimate.
4. Backup documentation for ALL items listed in the applicant's funding source breakdown (local
match). This includes copies of bank statements for cash, letters indicating pledges of cash, and
letters of intent to donate materials, equipment, land and/or professional labor being donated.
Applicants must show they have raised their entire portion of the match in order to be eligible.
5. A deed, title, or other instrument showing proof of public ownership. This may include an
"Intent to Donate" letter from a private individual or a lease that extends for more than ten (10)
years.
6. Items of public input support. This could include support letters for the project from the local
community's state senator, state representative, members of the conununity, collaborators
involved with the project, etc. Also accepted are minutes from public meetings where the
project is discussed and petitions with signatures of support. At least ONE letter is required, but
a community may have as many as it chooses.
Questions about the grant program?
Not sure if your project is eligible?
Need to ask about the application process?
Give us a call toll -free at 1 (800) ARKANSAS (1-800-275-2672)
Or Email us at:
hsharp(arkansasedc.com
VI
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
TO: Mayor, Dan Coody, Alderman, Adella Gray, Alderman, Brenda
Thiel, Alderman, Kyle Cook, Alderman, Nancy Allen, Alderman,
Robert Rhoads, Alderman, Robert Ferrell, Alderman, Shirley
Lucas, Alderman, Lioneld Jordan, City Clerk, Sondra Smith and
City Attorney, Kit Williams
FROM: Paul A. Becker, Finance Director
DATE: February 19, 2008
SUBJECT: Executive Summary of General Improvement Fund Economic
Development Infrastructure Grant. Item No. 1 of New Business on
the City Council Agenda for 2/12/08
Subsequent to the introduction and inclusion of this item at the 2/12/08 Agenda
Session, I made a few wording changes to the Executive Summary for this Grant.
No substantive changes were made. The changes pertain to wording so as to clearly
indicate to the Granting Agency that the City actions identified were not to be
construed as commitments but were actions the City might do. I have highlighted
changes for your information.
Executive Summary
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
March 3, 2008
Fayetteville Aviation and Economic Development
Arthur Miller Aerospace Technology/Industrial Park Development Project
The Fayetteville South Industrial park was developed by the Fayetteville Industrial
Development Corporation more than 20 years ago. Most of the Industrial Park's property
sites have been sold for industrial developments. Overall, the project was a successful
venture for the City of Fayetteville, attracting 32 companies with a total work force of
nearly 2000 employees.
Currently, Fayetteville has very little land to continue developing industrial,
technological research, manufacturing or assembly but anticipates the opportunity to
acquire the land for an Aerospace Technology Park adjacent to the Fayetteville Municipal
Airport, Drake Field. This proposed development will be designed in cooperation with
the University of Arkansas' Innovation Center as a place to center graduates of the
Genesis Incubator. We foresee this project as essential to the continued growth of the
Fayetteville economy and as part of the City's "Green Valley" sustainability initiative.
We expect it to tap the potential and resources of U of A graduates and entrepreneurs'
looking to remain in Fayetteville and near the University of Arkansas Research and
Technology Park (ARTP).
167 acres up to potentially as much as 383 total acres adjacent to the Fayetteville
Municipal Airport are being considered for this project. The City is currently in
negotiation with the owners of the initial 167 acres for a 5 -year purchase option while the
City of Fayetteville pursues the design concepts for the development. The site concept
features energy efficient LEED buildings and low -impact, environmentally sensitive
infrastructure.
Further, the project incorporates "Virtual Development" designs which can be
shepherded through the local development approval process on the front end, and thereby
reduce an ED prospect's construction timeline by as much as 12 months. The Virtual
Development designs are also a potent marketing tool for the site.
This proposal includes:
• A five year option on up to 383 acres adjacent to Drake Field.
• A Technology/Industrial Park Development Plan including layout and
infrastructure design.
• A marketing plan with Virtual building designs and tour of existing facilities
• A Phase I Environmental Assessment of the ground
• An Archeological Study of the ground.
• A Land Survey and Appraisal
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I. Economic Impact: There is little doubt that the economic impact of this project
far exceeds the investment. In the very recent past, several graduates of the U of
A Genesis Incubator have located in other communities because there are no
suitable properties for development or buildings to accommodate their business.
This acute need was recently revealed when Fayetteville Economic Development
Council (FEDC) entered the competition for an aviation manufacturing prospect,
Project Lynx, that could bring 650 aviation related new jobs to the area. The
company would be an ideal anchor tenant for this project. Without spade -ready
industrial land it is difficult, if not impossible, to compete for opportunities like
Project Lynx that require 75 to 100 acres. The economic impact of this type of
project is very significant. Property taxes alone would yield $1.3M with $1.1M
going to the public school. The selected site is 167 acres and negotiations are
underway for purchase options or outright purchase. An additional 216 acres
could be added to the development. The development plan would be for dense
construction of LEED Certified facilities and sustainable land use where
employee parking areas would be designed to eliminate adverse impact to the
storm- water runoff stream.
2. Ability to Leverage other Funding Sources: The City of Fayetteville has up to
$1,000,000.00 of designated Economic Development Match funding available to
invest in economic development projects creating jobs and wealth in the
community.
3. Readiness to Proceed: The City of Fayetteville is ready to proceed.
4. Alignment with Governor's Goals: This project satisfies all of the Governor's
Goals. The jobs we are targeting will require post secondary training in the
several areas of research and technology currently centered in the University of
Arkansas ARTP, Innovation Center and the Genesis Incubator. The City will not
provide the training but there is substantial opportunity for training with the
Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) and the Northwest Technical
Institute (NTI). Currently, the NWACC provides training in Aviation Airplane
and Power Plant Maintenance Technician training as well as several other
Industry specific courses. NTI specializes in computer repair, business principles,
welding, electronics, automotive repair and diesel engine repair. The UA brings
extensive research, training, and personnel to support an aviation related
technology park. The UA understands that modem aerospace systems rely
heavily on specialized electronic systems in navigation, communications,
surveillance, control and scheduling to deal with the overcrowded airspace and
airports. Advanced radar and global -positioning systems are vital for future
avionics. The College of Engineering has the necessary expertise to assist in these
areas. Strong research programs exist in Electrical Engineering and in Computer
Science and Computer Engineering in the areas of wireless communications, data
mining, embedded sensors for damage detection, acoustics, mixed signals
processing and in electronics packaging to support the state-of-the-art avionics
technology. Outstanding facilities exist for design and fabrication of electronic
packages in the internationally renowned High Density Electronics Center which
is administered by the College of Engineering. When fully integrated into the
business community, the new Park could generate more than 1,000 jobs
depending on the number and types of businesses locating in the Park.
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5. The City of Fayetteville is well acquainted in the management and oversight of
grant funds and the reporting requirements of the Federal Government and the
State of Arkansas. The City has been the recipient of many Federal and State
grant funds. In 2005 the Fayetteville Municipal Airport applied for and received
$1.2M in Federal funds and $50,000 in State of Arkansas funds to construct the
West General Aviation Apron on the Airport. In 2006/7 Arkansas Department of
Aeronautics supported the Airport with $600,000 for the construction of two
corporate hangars for businesses on the Airport. In 2007/8 the airport received
$123,000 in Federal and State grant funds for new airfield striping and an updated
Obstruction Survey. Additionally, since 2005, the City of Fayetteville has
received $16,216,500.00 in Federal Funds for a wide variety of projects for
Education, Transportation, Infrastructure, Public Safety and Housing.
2007 GIF Infrastructure Grant
Name of Community: City of Fayetteville
Mayor/Judge's Name: Mayor Dan Coody
Address: 113 West Mountain St.
City: Fayetteville Zip Code: 72701
Phone:
479-575-8331
Cell Phone:
479-841-9900
Email:
dcoody@ci.fayetteville.ar.us
Fax: 479-575-8257
Contact Person/Reporting Agent: Ray M. Boudreaux
Phone:
479-718-7642
Cell Phone:
479-601=3520
Email:
roudreauxc?i ci.fayetteville.ar.us
Fax: 479-718-7646
Grant Request + Cash Match + In -Kind Match = Total Project Cost
$250,000.00 + (May appropriate up to $1,000,000.00) + -0- = $250,000.00
GIF INFRASTRUCTURE
GRANT APPLICATION COVER PAGE
1. Applicant: City of Fayetteville
Foi Internal Use Only
Address: 113 W. Mountain St.
City/Zip Code: 72701
ControlTlumber:
Phone: 479-575-8330
Funding Year:
County: Washington
Grants Man. er:
2. Application Preparer: Ray M. Boudreaux
3. Applicable Type: (Check One)
Address: 4500 S. School, Ste F.
City/Zip Code: 72701
XXXX Economic Development Infrastructure
Phone: 479-718-7642
Transportation Infrastructure
Contact: Ray M. Boudreaux
4. Project Summary (Briefly describes the activities to be undertaken for the project).
This purpose of the project is to create an Aerospace, Technology and Industrial Park in South Fayetteville
adjacent to the Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field. The grant would allow for the City to tie up the
property through options, conduct a land survey and appraisal and contract for Environmental, Archeological,
and Geotechnical surveys and create a land use plan including Virtual Buildings on the property.
5. Type of Applicant: (Check one)
XXXX City _ County _Joint* *List Minor Parties: All joint applications
must be accompanied by cooperative agreements between all jurisdictions applying for funds in the
application. See Application Guidelines for appropriate procedures to follow for joint applications.
6. State Senator(s)/District(s)
7. Total Project Budget: (List Sources of Funds)
Sue Madison 07
a. GIF $ 250,000.00
State Representative(s)/District(s)
b. Local MAY APPROPRIATE UP TO $1,000,000.00
Marilyn Edwards 88
c. $
Lindsley Smith 92
d. $
U.S. Congressional District Third
e. $
John Boozman
f. Total $ 250,000.00
8. Project Information:
a. Estimate the # of consecutive calendar days for construction N/A
b. Enter the square footage of the proposed building: (if applicable)
Renovation N/A New Construction N/A Total N/A_
c. List all parcels of land to be acquired for the project (donated and/or fee simple). Include size
references for these parcels: This project could include the following parcels --
001-06663-000 and 001-06651-000 owned by Arthur Miller = 166.28 acres
(potentially: 001-11338-000 @ 26.48 acres owned by Bleaux Barnes; 001-11339-000 @ 13.52 acres,
001-11342-000 @ 20.0 acres, 001-06649-000 @ 50.91 acres, & 765-15559-000 @ 16.73 acres owned by
Dennis Crouse; 765-15560-000 @ 11.76 acres owned by Barnes; and 765-15560-001 @ 4.51 acres owned by
George and George Land Company; 765-15550-000 @ 56.57, and 001-11341-000 @ 16.03 acres owned by
Terry Morelock for a total additional of 216.51 acres.)
d. Estimated number of easements (donated and/or acquired) needed for the project: Unknown
9. CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF ELECTED LOCAL OFFICIAL
To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data contained in this application is true and correct and its
submission has been duly authorized by the governing body. I understand that if the application is found to
contain significant misinformation or deviates significantly from the application process, this application will
be automatically eliminated from further consideration for funding.
Signature: Title: Mayor
Typed Name: Dan Coody Date:
. Ic
Project Description
The Project for Fayetteville is to acquire land and develop an Aerospace Technology
and Industrial Park adjacent to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field. Drake
Field was the commercial service airport serving all of Northwest Arkansas for many
years until Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport was built to serve the area. Drake
Field remains a viable airport with significant infrastructure capable of supporting
aircraft of all sizes depending on weight and takeoff distance. All general aviation
aircraft are supported by Fayetteville Drake Field as well as most commercial aircraft.
Sports teams routinely employ Boeing 737 aircraft at Drake Field.
Initial conversation has been conducted with the owners of property adjacent to Drake
Field with very favorable reception. The idea is to acquire an option on at least 167
acres up to as much as 383 acres adjacent to the airport to serve as a manufacturing
destination for aerospace industry and graduates of the University of Arkansas
Research and Technology Park and Genesis Incubator and Innovation Center.
This grant would make it possible to procure the initial options on the property and to
perform initial investigations and development layouts. Some of the property is in a
100 year flood plain and archeological investigations have not been done. This
project would complete a property survey and appraisal as well as environmental,
archeological, and geotechnical investigations. This work would allow for the
development of a land use plan and several virtual buildings so that potential clients
would be able to visualize their company on the site. With the comprehensive plan in
place, the City would be able to market the property with expectations of a reasonable
absorption rate.
a.
Proposed Milestones
February 1, 2008 Submit agenda request to Fayetteville Council
February 19, 2008 City Council pass resolution
March 3, 2008 Submit Application to ADEC
April 4, 2008 Grant Award
April 15, 2008 Property survey and appraisal complete
May 1, 2008 Option Agreement for Land closed
June 1, 2008 Award Task Orders for:
Environmental Phase I
Archeological Survey
Geotechnical Study
July 1, 2008 Complete evaluation of development potential of
the property.
Award Layout/Design Study
August 1, 2008
August 15, 2008
September 1, 2008
October 15, 2008
Select development plan/Award Virtual Building
Design Project
Review Initial building designs
Submit Large scale Development to City Planning
Initiate Marketing Program
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Partnering and Strategic Planning
The Major Partner in this project will be the City of Fayetteville. The overall
development of the property will be the responsibility of the City but the use of the
property can take several forms. There will be several ways a client can locate in the
Park. We will work to leverage the site to build a multi -tenant building and then
develop lots that can be sold to clients for construction of buildings that comply with
the Park development plan. The City would be in a position to assist clients
depending on the number and quality of jobs created in the Park. Being adjacent to
the Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field is an additional asset that would
allow technology and industrial clients to have direct access to the airport runways
and taxiways. This expands the target client for the Park to aviation related industry
and aviation research and development businesses. Aviation industry R & D is
expanding including new Very Light Jet (VLJ) development, miniaturized electronics
and avionics development, and the new Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) manufacturing
and research and development. Already, Northwest Arkansas is home to a Remos
assembly operation at Drake Field with marketing at the Rogers Airport. Remos is a
German LSA Company with major construction facilities in Pasewalk, Germany.
Aircraft are shipped to the USA in ship containers, two aircraft per container, and
assembled at Drake Field for sale in Rogers.
Our partnership through the FEDC will allow for a wide array of marketing and
development opportunities. The City of Fayetteville partners with the Fayetteville
Chamber of Commerce and the University of Arkansas for economic development
activities. Inquiries are received at the City, at the Chamber at the U of A and at the
FEDC offices. The team coordinates all activities through a small working group
with representatives from each major stakeholder. Project Shining Star was our first
effort concerning a major project. The team made a successful presentation and had
won a position in the final selection process when the project was cancelled.
COST ESTIMATE BREAKDOWN
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Please itemize the cost estimate for the project below as much as possible. You may add extra sheets if
necessary. Backup documentation for each line, including in -kind materials and licensed
professional labor, is required (professional estimates, catalog pages, letters of intent to donate, etc.)
Item
Option
Land Survey
Environmental Assessment
Archeological Study
Geotechnical Investigation
Land Use Design
Virtual Building Design
Purchase, roads, Utilities, infrastructure
Cost
$ 124,000.00
$ 8,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 13,000.00
$ 45,000.00
$ 35,000.00
Up to $1,000,000.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST $250.000.00
FUNDING SOURCE BREAKDOWN
Must include back-up documentation that shows how the total project will be funded (ie. bank
statements, letters o£ intent to donate, resolution with appropriation listed, etc.). This amount should
be the same as the total project cost.
Requested from Infrastructure Grant
In -kind professional labor
In -kind materials and /or equipment
Community Cash Matching Funds
City or County Appropriation
Other Funding Sources (please list)
$ 250,000.00
Up to $ 1,000,000.00 available
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCE BREAKDOWN $250,000.00
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With my signature below, I do hereby certify that I have read, understand, and support
the above application for grant funds through the 2007 General Improvement Fund
Infrastructure Grant. I further certify that I have read, understand, and agree to abide
by the rules and regulations governing the grant programs.
Signature of Mayor or Judge / Date Signed
Dan Coody, Mayor
Signature of Contact Person / Date Signed
Ray M. Boudreaux, Director Aviation and Economic Development
CERTIFICATION LErrER
Date
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2007 General Improvement Fund Grant
c/o Arkansas Economic Development Commission
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Members of the 2007 GIF Infrastructure Grant Review Committee:
On behalf of the city/community of Fayetteville, I
am writing to request
your assistance in
securing a grant under the 2007 General Improvement Fund
Grant.
Proceeds from the
$250,000.00 grant, if awarded, will be used for
the following
project,
as outlined in the
enclosed application:
To create an Aerospace Technology Park adjacent
to the Fayetteville
Municipal Airport
Drake Field for the purpose of attracting and locating technology, industry, and
manufacturing associated with business nurtured in the Arkansas Research and
Technology Park of the University of Arkansas and business and industry looking for
high quality/ low cost infrastructure in which to create jobs and wealth in the current
environment.
I designate myself, Mayor of Fayetteville as the person ultimately responsible for the
administration of the state grant, if awarded. Project funds from all sources will be expended
through an account established on the books of the City of Fayetteville. All project expenditures
with invoices and cancelled checks attached, in addition to copies of all application materials,
will remain on file with the City of Fayetteville for three years or until audited (whichever is
later), to assure that funds were used for the purposes for which they were made available.
If additional information is needed concerning this project, please feel free to contact me or the
project's primary contact person Ray M. Boudreaux at 479-718-7642.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Dan Coody, Mayor
City of Fayetteville, Washington, County
479-575-8330
Enclosures
RESOLUTION PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION #
Be it resolved by the City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas that:
Whereas the City of Fayetteville desires to create an Aerospace Technology Park
adjacent to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field, and:
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Whereas the City of Fayetteville has negotiated an agreement with the Arthur Miller
Family to option or purchase the Miller Farmland and to advertise it for development,
and:
Whereas the City of Fayetteville needs a new business/technology/industry park for the
graduates of the University of Arkansas, Arkansas Research and Technology Park
(ARTP), and:
Whereas the State of Arkansas Economic Development Commission has offered the
General Improvement Fund Infrastructure Grant for just such purposes, and:
Whereas, the Fayetteville City Council has determined that the Aviation and Economic
Development Department of the City of Fayetteville meets eligibility requirements
necessary to apply for a grant under the 2007 General Improvement Fund Grant
Program, and:
Whereas, the Aviation and Economic Development Department has presented plans to
create the Aerospace Technology Park, and:
Whereas, the City Council of Fayetteville recognizes the need for the project, concurs
with its importance, and supports the Aviation and Economic Development Department
in its efforts to proceed with the same,
Now therefore, be it resolved that the City Council of Fayetteville may designate up to
$1,000,000.00 from the City of Fayetteville Economic Development Match Fund to be
used in the development of the Aerospace Technology Park for the benefit of the
Citizens and,
Be it further resolved, that the Mayor of Fayetteville is hereby authorized to submit an
application of formal request to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for
purposes of securing state grant funds in the amount of $250,000.00 to aid and assist
the Aviation and Economic Development Department in executing the proposed project
described herein and that the Mayor of Fayetteville is further authorized to administer
the grant funds for the same project.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN REGULAR SESSION
Date:
APPROVED:
Dan Coody, Mayor
ATTEST:
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(2.21.08 Clarice Pearman - Gen Imp Fund Grant Page 1
From: Clarice Pearman
To: Boudreaux, Ray
Date: 2.21.08 9:59 AM
Subject: Gen Imp Fund Grant
Ray:
I have some questions regarding the grant for the mayor's signature. Also there is a signature line for you if you wouldn't
mind coming and signing I could probably direct my questions to you better in person and you could see what I was talking
about. The letter included in the backup for the mayor's signature -do you not want to put that on letterhead? Anyway
come by or call me at x309. Have a good day.
Thanks.
Clarice
From: Ray Boudreaux
To: Pearman, Clarice
Date: 2.21.08 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: Gen Imp Fund Grant
Hi Clarice,
Yes and no. I need the Resolution signed now. The rest of the package will be re -formatted and put on letterhead for
signatures. There are some spelling errors that need to be fixed as well. Once in final form, I will bring it to you to
process to the Mayor. We must have it into the State by March 3.
Thanks for your help.
Cheers, Ray
Ray M. Boudreaux, Col. USAF (ret)
Director, Aviation & Economic Development
4500 S. School Ave., Suite F
Fayetteville, AR 72701
ph. 479.718.7642
fax. 479.718.7646
email: rboudreaux@ci.fayetteville.ar.us
(2.29A8) Clarice Pearman - Res. 36-08 Page 1
From: Clarice Pearman
To: Boudreaux, Ray
Date: 2.29.08 4:22 PM
Subject: Res. 36-08
Attachments: 36-08 Infrastructure Grant.pdf
CC: Audit
Ray:
Attached is a copy of the above resolution passed by City Council. Sorry for delay I've been out of the office. Please let me
know if there is anything else needed for this item. Have a good weekend.
Thanks.
Clarice
February 25, 2008
2007 Cenerafhhprovement.Fund"Crant
c/o Arkansas Economic. Development Commission
One Capital Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
It is with great pleasure that 1 lendmy strongestsupport.tothe.City of Fayetteville
Aviation.and.Economic Development Department in their pursuit. of your Infrastructure
Grant. life City of Fayetteville has longneeded anew technology park location As
President. and CEO of _the Fayetteville. Chamber of Commerce, I. am very active in.
economic development activity.of the City -as the Chamber is_anequal partner with_the
University and City in our pursuit of quality development opportunity.
This giant will allow the City/along with its partners to pursue.a qualify development
available for clients that are-in.need-of asite near the interstate, the airport and. on. a.
railway siding. This landinust be thoroughly.studied.and thus the -need -for your grant
funding. We.need.to develop a virtual site with.buildings to fit the site so that we have
something to.off'er the many businesses that. are looking lot facilities and parks near
similar businesses. The areaaselected.for this development will- contribute to the overall -
long range development goals of all of NWA and has my support.
The City. of Fayetteville Aerospace and.Technology Park vision will create the new
opportunity for small developing companies near the U of A as well as for.mature
companies in search -of a technology park.with_airport access.. It_is vitally important that
you give tile most careful considetationto awarding -funding for this criticalpro_ject..