2011 Local Government Conference Finding and Acquiring Grants

2011 Local Government Conference Finding and Acquiring Grants for Your Community Heidi Ames, SLC Planning Carrie Tuttle, DANC John Tenbusch, SLC Planning Rob Brooks, NYS OCR

New York State Library Public Library Construction Grant Program New York State Department of State Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Grants & related programs Development Authority of the North Country Recent regional projects

North Country Regional Economic Development Council • 5 -Year Regional Strategic Plan • Public Participation Opportunities • Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) NYS Office of Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

New York State Library Public Library Construction Grant Program Eligible Costs/Activities • Construction, acquisition, renovation or rehabilitation of a library building, or the renovation or rehabilitation of a building leased for library purposes. • Equipment and furnishings are eligible within the context of a construction project for a new building, building addition or substantially renovated/rehabilitated space. • Site acquisition, site grading of owned property in conjunction with a building project, and supervision of the construction, renovation, or rehabilitation. Program Priorities • Projects that increase energy conservation, provide accommodation for computer equipment and new technologies, and bring libraries into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. • Projects that will extend library services to people residing in geographically isolated and economically disadvantaged communities.

New York State Library Public Library Construction Grant Program • Eligibility: Any public library or public library system chartered by the Regents of the State of New York or established by an act of the New York State Legislature is eligible. • For the 2011 -2014 Program, the potential award was $2, 500 for a total project cost of $5, 000. However, it is anticipated that most area libraries will fall within new guidelines allowing a request up to 75% of the allowed project costs. • Allocations are made to each library system. The public library systems work closely with member libraries to develop and submit applications. • Materials from the (closed) 2011 -2014 funding round are available for reference: http: //www. nysl. nysed. gov/libdev/construc/14 m/

New York State Library Public Library Construction Grant Program North Country Library System Serves Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego and St. Lawrence Counties Contact person: Dawn Vincent (315) 782 -5540 http: //ncls. northcountrylibraries. org/ Clinton Essex Franklin Library System Contact person: Julie Weaver (518) 563 -5190 http: //www. cefls. org/

New York State Department of State Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Programs The Local Government Citizens Re-Organization Empowerment Grant Program and Citizen Empowerment Tax Credit aid local governments moving forward with government re-organization. Local Government Citizens Re-Organization Empowerment Grant Program For the consolidation or dissolution of a Local Government Entity in accordance with Article 17 -A of the General Municipal Law. Citizen Empowerment Tax Credit Additional annual aid to local governments, equal to 15% of the combined amount of real property taxes levied by all municipalities involved in consolidation or dissolution on or after April 1, 2007.

New York State Department of State Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Programs Local Government Performance and Efficiency Program Recognizes and rewards municipalities that have undertaken significant innovative actions to improve the overall efficiency of governmental operations and have produced quantifiable recurring financial savings reducing the tax burden on residents. Local Government Efficiency Grant Program • Competitive grants for local governments that demonstrate new opportunities for financial savings and operational efficiencies. • The maximum grant is $200, 000 per municipality; up to a maximum of $1, 000, with a maximum of $25, 000 per municipality for planning component of project.

New York State Department of State Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Programs Local Government Efficiency Grant Program • Materials from the (closed) 2010 -2011 funding round are available for reference: http: //www. dos. state. ny. us/LG/lge-index. html. • Other online resources include: case studies, sample intermunicipal agreements, legal framework for the provision of services and local government efficiency reports. • Priority given to projects that result in the complete functional consolidation of a municipal service.

New York State Department of State Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Programs Local Government Efficiency Grant Program Functional Consolidation: one municipality completely providing a service or function for another municipality, which no longer engages in that service or function. Shared Services: the joint provision, performance or delivery of a service, facility, activity, project or undertaking by two or more municipalities that each might lawfully undertake separately.

St. Lawrence County Planning Office Grants Notice Categorized grants listing sent via e-mail every 2 -4 weeks. E-mail to hames@stlawco. org to be added to the distribution list. Past versions on the SLC website: http: //www. co. stlawrence. ny. us/Departments/Planning /Grant. Information

A New Vision for the North Country’s Economy Regional Economic Development Councils Putting New York Back to Work Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Lieutenant Governor Robert J. Duffy 13

Overview Governor Andrew Cuomo launched initiative to: • Create community driven approach to economic develop. • Produce comprehensive, sustainable development in holistic approach. Goals • Develop strategies for growth with a regional approach. • Ensure state funding aligns with local priorities. North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 14

Overview Resources Available Through the Regional Economic Development Councils in 2011 - 2012: • Empire State Development • $130 million in capital funding through Regional Council Capital Fund • $70 million in Tax credits from enhanced Excelsior Jobs Program • Up to $1 million from Environmental Investment Program • Economic Transformation Program capital funds &/or tax credits to support communities affected by closures of correctional and juvenile justice facilities • $50 million in capital funding • Five fully-refundable tax credits over five years • Energy Research and Development Authority • Up to $75 million from energy efficiency and renewable energy projects • Up to $100 million from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiatives (RGGI) for cleaner, greener communities North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 15

Overview Resources Available Through the Regional Economic Development Councils in 2011 – 2012 (cont’d): • Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) • Up to $44 million from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program • Up to $125 million in housing grants and tax credit programs • Through the Housing Finance Agency, allocations of low-cost bond financing and Federal 4% Tax Credits • State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) financing and Mortgage Insurance Fund (MIF) loan guarantees • Department of Transportation • Up to $43. 4 million in Transportation Bond Act, Aviation, Rail & Port Funds • Up to $6. 9 million in Multi-Modal Funds North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 16

Overview Resources Available Through the Regional Economic Development Councils in 2011 – 2012 (cont’d): • Environmental Facilities Corporation • Up to $20 million from the Green Innovation Grant Program • Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation • Up to $13 million for Municipal Parks and Historic Preservation projects • Department of State • Up to $10. 875 million from the Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program • Department of Labor • Up to $3 million is available for Workforce Investment Act related training and workforce development activities North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 17

Overview Resources Available Through the Regional Economic Development Councils in 2011 – 2012 (cont’d): • NYS Canal Corporation • Up to $1. 5 million from the Canalway Grant Program • Private Activity Bond Cap (Industrial Development Bond Cap) • Allocations of tax-exempt status for bonds that would be available from up to $350 million of the annual Federal authorization of the 2012 cap Additionally: • Recharge NY • Provides up to 910 Mega Watts from NYPA in 7 -year energy contracts to eligible businesses North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 18

Regional Economic Development Council 10 Economic Development Councils established for Empire State Development regions • First phase (Year 1), each council will: ü Develop a five-year strategic plan with a comprehensive vision for economic development in the entire region. ü Develop a process to implement the strategic plan and evaluate its performance in the region. • Regional Economic Development Councils will compete for State funding. ü $200 million allocated for best strategic plans in FY 2011 -12 ü Regions will receive important funding thru this process in year 1 and build basis for future annual allocations of NYS economic development funds. North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 19

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North Country Regional Economic Development Council The North Country Regional Economic Development Council is one of 10 councils established for Empire State Development regions. Council Co-Chairs: Franklin Clinton St. Lawrence Essex Jefferson Lewis Hamilton North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 Anthony "Tony" G. Collins -- President, Clarkson University tony. collins@clarkson. edu 315 -268 -6445 Garry Douglas -- President, North Country Chamber of Commerce gfdoug@hotmail. com 518 -563 -1000 Lead Staff: Roseanne Murphy Empire State Development Rmurphy@empire. state. ny. us 518 -561 -5642 23

North Country Regional Economic Development Council Members (Page 1 of 2): ü ü ü ü ü Cali Brooks -- Executive Director, Adirondack Community Trust (ACT) John R. Donoghue -- President, Plattsburgh-Saranac Lake Building and Construction Trades Council John Ettling -- President, SUNY Plattsburgh Ron Davis -- Plant Manager, Agri-Mark/Mc. Cadam Cheese Company Kate Fish -- Executive Director, Adirondack North Country Association Terry Gach -- Vice President Institutional Advancement, Trudeau Institute Jon Greenwood -- Dairy Farmer/Former VP of NYS Farm Bureau Bridget Hart -- President, Kinney Drugs Adoré Flynn Kurtz -- President & CEO, The Development Corporation of Clinton County John Martin -- Operations Director, Alcoa Inc. James Mc. Kenna – Pres. /CEO, Lake Placid Convention/Visitors Bur. /Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism Carl A. Mc. Laughlin -- Executive Director, Fort Drum Regional Liaison Organization Anne L. Merrill -- Executive Director, Lewis County Chamber of Commerce William P. Murray -- Executive Director, Council for Int’l Trade, Technology, Education and Communication Mark E. Tryniski -- President & CEO, Community Bank Donna Wadsworth -- Communications Director, International Paper Company - Ticonderoga Mill Lisa Weber -- CEO, Timeless Frames and Timeless Decor Daniel Wilt -- President, Wilt Industries James W. Wright -- Executive Director, Development Authority of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 24

North Country Regional Economic Development Council Members (Continued): Ex officio (Voting Members) ü Sallie Brothers – Chair, St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators ü Randall Douglas – Chair, Essex County Board of Supervisors ü William Farber – Chair, Hamilton County Board of Supervisors ü Carolyn Fitzpatrick – Chair, Jefferson County Board of Legislators ü Jimmy Langley – Chair, Clinton County Board of Legislators ü Guy Smith – Chair, Franklin County Board of Legislators ü Eric Virkler – Director, Lewis County Department of Economic Development & Planning ü Jeffery Graham – Mayor, City of Watertown ü Donald Kasprzak – Mayor, City of Plattsburgh ü Marie Regan – Supervisor, Town of Potsdam Ex officio (Non-Voting Members) ü Senator Joseph Griffo – N. Y. S. Senator, 47 th Senate District ü Elizabeth Little – N. Y. S. Senator, 45 th Senate District ü Pattie Ritchie – N. Y. S. Senator, 48 th Senate District ü Ken Blankenbush – N. Y. S. Assembly, 122 nd Assembly District ü Janet Duprey – N. Y. S. Assembly, 114 th Assembly District ü Addie Russell – N. Y. S. Assembly, 118 th Assembly District ü Theresa Sayward – N. Y. S. Assembly, 113 th Assembly District North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 25

North Country Regional Economic Development Council Work Groups Strategic Clusters • • • Advanced Materials/ Manufacturing • Aerospace/Transportation Equipment • Agriculture/Food • Arts & Culture • Bio/Health • Clean Energy • Defense • Distribution • Higher Education • Wood/Paper • • Planning Committee Adirondack Park Canadian Connection Community Development Infrastructure Public Participation Small Business Development Tourism Development North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 26

Strategic Planning Process Tasks Completion Date ü Review purpose, work plan and timelines of the council Aug. 10, 2011 ü Assess existing regional economic development conditions, development issues and opportunities Aug. 24, 2011 ü Implement public participation strategy ü Develop regional economic development vision ü Draft Regional Strategic Plan Sept. 1, 2011 Oct. 5, 2011 Oct. 11, 2011 ü Determine strategies to advance priority project/address critical issues Oct. 26, 2011 ü Applications due for funding under REDC process Oct. 31, 2011 ü Generate regional implementation agenda Nov. 9, 2011 ü Complete initial five-year Regional Strategic Plan Nov. 9, 2011 ü Complete review of NYS Consolidated Funding Application Nov. 14, 2011 ü Submit Regional Strategic Plan Nov. 14, 2011 North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 27

North Country Regional Economic Development Council Vision Statement The North Country will lead the Economic Renaissance of New York State’s Small Cities and Rural Communities by: • Energizing our micropolitan cities, building on growth in the aerospace, transit equipment, defense, biotech, and manufacturing industries • Attracting and nurturing entrepreneurial pioneers to cultivate innovative clusters in our rural communities • Mobilizing the creativity, capacity and graduates of our outstanding and collaborative places of higher education • Catalyzing the highest per capita rate of small business start-ups in the state • Elevating global recognition of the region as one of the special places on the planet to visit, live, work and study • Activating tourism as a pathway to diversify our economies • Propagating an agricultural revolution as we help feed the region and the world • Creating the greenest energy economy in the state Actualizing this vision will create family-sustaining jobs and build an inventive economy, capitalizing on our abundant natural capital – pristine waters, productive forests and agricultural lands; the rare splendor of the Adirondacks; and our dynamic international border. North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 28

Comprehensive Funding Application (CFA) Comprehensive Funding Application will expedite process seeking state funding sources. • Project sponsors will complete one CFA per project to access multiple funding sources. • Regional Councils develop endorsement standards and award up to 20 percent of total project score. • State agencies will conduct eligibility, due diligence and complete technical scoring. • CFA is available at https: //apps. cio. ny. gov/apps/cfa/ North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 29

Comprehensive Funding Application (CFA) Criteria for North Country Regional Councils to endorse and award up to 20% of total project score • Does Project advance the vision as prescribed by the Strategic Plan? (1 point) • Is there significant community/stakeholder support for the Project? (2 points) • Is the Project identified in and/or does Project advance a strategy that is part of the Strategic Plan? (7 points) • Is the Project of significant importance to advancing the regional implementation agenda? (3 points) • Does the Project leverage other funding sources? (3 points) • If funded, can the results of the Project be monitored and evaluated against the Strategic Plan’s performance measures? (4 points) For further information, go to: http: //nyworks. ny. gov/themes/nyopenrc/rc-files/northcountry/NREDC_CFA_Endorsement. Criteria. pdf North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 30

Public Participation Plan Initial Meetings (Gather Input, Suggestions, Projects, Etc. ) Plattsburgh – SUNY Plattsburgh (Clinton County) Date/Time Monday, Sept. 12 Tupper Lake – The Wild Center (Franklin County) Wednesday, Sept. 14 Watertown – Jefferson Com. College (Jefferson County) Monday, Sept. 19 Community Meetings Council Members will visit and explain process and seek input at (for example): Chambers of Commerce, County Legislatures, Rotary Clubs, Farm Bureau Update Meetings (Progress Report) Potsdam – Clarkson University (St. Lawrence County) Monday, Oct. 17 3: 30 p. m. Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School (Essex County) Tuesday, Oct. 18 6: 00 p. m. Indian Lake Theater (Hamilton County) Wednesday, Oct. 19 6: 00 p. m. Lowville Academy and Central School (Lewis County) Wednesday, Oct. 26 6: 00 p. m. Regional Council Meetings (Include Public Participation session) Potsdam – SUNY Potsdam Friday, Oct. 21 and November 4 North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 11: 00 a. m. 31

Public Participation Plan Other Means of Gathering Input Internet http: //nyworks. ny. gov/content/north-country http: //nyworks. ny. gov/ Email nys-northcountry@empire. state. ny. us Social Media (Facebook) www. facebook. com/NCOpen 4 Business Written Comments (can be submitted to): North Country Regional Economic Development Council c/o Empire State Development 401 West Bay Plaza Dulles State Office Building Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Watertown, NY 13601 North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 32

Public Participation Plan Questions and Answers about the Process North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011 33