Rural Tennessee Redevelopment Success Update Prepared for: CCLR/TDEC Conference Date: October 27, 2015 ONE COMPANY, MANY SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING ECONOMIC
Objectives Show examples of rural brownfield successes in Tennessee, discuss overview of the successes, and detail reasons for these successes that can be applied to any size community or project. Successes can be categorized many ways. For our purposes today we will use 3 broad categories: Infrastructure Improvement Economic Development Community Development
Potential Brownfield Sites Facility: Concentrations of regulated chemicals are present in the soil or groundwater above the residential cleanup criteria Functionally Obsolete: Property is unable to adequately perform the function for which it was intended due to substantial loss in value from factors such as overcapacity, changes in technology, deficiencies or super adequacies in design. Blighted: Abandoned and declared a public nuisance based on local code or ordinance, dangerous to children, utilities disconnected, etc. Historic Resource: A publicly or privately owned historic building or structure located within a historic district designated by the national register of historic places, the state register of historic sites, or a local unit acting under the local historic districts act.
Key Elements for the Completion of a Successful Brownfield Redevelopment Project A Strong Cheerleader A Detailed Plan Engaged Stakeholders A Strong Network of Relationships
A Strong Cheerleader Keeps the program at the front of everyone s mind
Engaged Stakeholders Engaged local government Interested property owners Before Shuttered K-Mart Functionally obsolete and contaminated After
A Detailed Plan A flexible vision Effective communication throughout all stages of the program
Collaborations with The State (TDEC) EPA Others A Strong Network of Relationships Development Districts Local Organizations Possible Financial Partners (Public and Private)
Success Stories Rural Brownfield Grantees Leveraged other funding Projects not always big in the sense of size Divided into 3 broad categories Infrastructure Economic Development Community Development All interrelated! One category can positively effect the others.
Infrastructure Union City, Tennessee EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant Leveraged City funds
Shatz Metal Recycling Union City, Tennessee Project Summary Metal Recycling Facility remediated in 1999 through State Cleanup Program Services Brownfield Grant Incentives Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Soil Management Plan Phase I ESA was preformed No additional conditions were identified PM Environmental completed a Soil Management Plan to address excavated soil. The City leveraged $500,000 to redevelop into a drinking water storage facility as an important upgrade to the City s infrastructure.
Economic Development Upper Cumberland Development District EPA Brownfield Assessment Grants Leveraged local, state, and federal funds Private and Public
Heritage Ford Dealership Cookeville, Tennessee Project Summary Closed Ford Dealership The City of Cookeville Tennessee interested in redeveloping for new Public Works building Brownfield Assessment Grant paid for Phase I ESA and City of Cookeville leveraged the Phase II ESA. City purchased the property and redeveloped for City use. Services Brownfield Grant Management Brownfield Work Plans Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
Project Overview: Jackson Kayak Jackson Kayak, the largest goods exporter in Tennessee, needed to expand its operations. The company selected a closed Phillips Luminaries Plant in Sparta, Tennessee, a town of 5,000 people. PM Environmental worked with the company on the environmental due diligence and assisted on EPA brownfield incentives and state programs. Used EPA brownfield assessment funds to assess property while entering into TDEC s Voluntary Oversight and Assistance Program (VOAP) Negotiated a brownfield agreement and closed on property PM conducted public notifications and assessment activities Leveraged $6.5M including Revolving Loan Fund from area Development District 300 new jobs created Renovations to be completed by the end of 2015
Bringing it Together: Incentives FEDERAL/QUASI GOVERNMENTAL UCDD Revolving Loan Fund (USDA and EDA Funds) $375,000 FEDERAL EPA Brownfields $110,000 STATE Fast Track Program $1,250,000 COUNTY PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Leverage Total: $6,500,000
Community Development City of Saltillo, Tennessee Campbell County, Tennessee EPA Brownfield Assessment Grants Leveraged state and federal grants Saltillo used volunteer labor and materials from community
Saltillo High School Saltillo, Tennessee Project Summary Closed County High School donated to City Services Brownfield Grant Oversight Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Hazardous Materials Surveys Central location is important for City City vision is to use building as a community and senior center as well as community storm shelter. PM conducted Due Diligence services. The City received a $600,000 grant from FEMA to construct a community storm shelter. A community center was developed in the building through citizen and community volunteer efforts.
Community Visioning Saltillo, Tennessee Services Land Use Charrette and Visioning Community Involvement Tactical Urbanism Project Summary City of Saltillo used brownfield assessment grant funds to conduct planning and land use visioning. 3 days of public meetings and discussions on future land use. Renderings of ideas for 5 brownfield sites. Included codes and standards to create city codes.
Ivydell Trailhead Campbell County, Tennessee Project Summary Multiple Tract Site to be owned by Campbell County Historical Society Services Brownfield Grant Management Brownfield Work Plans Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) $125,000 TDEC grant for a multi use trailhead (Hiking, Horse, Bicycles, Motorcycles, ATVs, 4-wheel drive) 30 historic, unrestored bee hive coke ovens from 1800s on property Brownfield Assessment Grant paid for Phase I ESA and will pay for a Phase II ESA.
Thank You! John W. Hargraves, P.G hargraves@pmenv.com 800-313-2966 www.pmenv.com