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