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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 06-04-2013 - 6aORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 4, 2013 Action Agenda Item No. 6 -a SUBJECT: CDBG Program — North Carolina Tomorrow Grant DEPARTMENT: Housing, Human Rights, and PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) Yes Community Development ATTACHMENT(S): Executive Summary Certificate of Completion INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara L. Fikes, 245 -2490 1 PURPOSE: To conduct a public hearing to receive public comments prior to official close -out of the County's FY 2011 Community Development (CDBG) NC Tomorrow Program and authorize execution of the Certificate of Completion by the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. BACKGROUND: Orange County was officially awarded a $50,000 Community Development Block (CDBG) Grant from the N.C. Department of Commerce to "develop and deliver a planning document that reflects sustainable initiatives for Affordable Housing, Job Creation and Retention, Equitable Opportunities, Accessible Transportation, Land Use, Energy Conservation and Diverse Investments within the region represented ". Subsequently, the County partnered with the Triangle J Council of Governments to develop a regional Community Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) which is published at the following link - http://www.tocog.org/nc- tomorrow.aspx. An Executive Summary of the Strategy is attached. Thus, all CDBG activities have now been completed, and in order to complete the grant close- out process, the N.C. Department of Commerce requires that a public hearing be held prior to the official closeout to assess the performance of the County in administering the grant program. In addition, the County is required to execute a Certificate of Completion form that is attached. This public hearing has been advertised in the local news media and a representative of the Triangle J Council of Governments will be present at the hearing to discuss the CEDS and answer any questions. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This grant provided $50,000 for plan administration and development. Funds were utilized to contract with Triangle J Council of Governments to complete the plan and for local grant administration. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive comments as information, close the public hearing, and authorize execution of the Certificate of Completion by the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. NC TOMORROW Building Communities for Tomorrow's Jobs 0�- ,t_� Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Triangle j Region 2013 -2017 Prepared by the Triangle J Council of Governments 2 C Funding for the NC Tomorrow Initiative is provided by the US Economic Development Administration and the NC Department of Commerce— Division of Community Development through the NC Catalyst Program —CDBG funds program. Triangle J Council of Governments Project Team John Hodges - Copple, Director of Regional Planning Marla Dorrel, Public Relations /Member Services Specialist Bergen Watterson, Planner Anne Davis, UNC MPA Intern The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Triangle J Region was unanimously approved by the Triangle J Council of Governments on November 28, 2012. TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Table of Contents T { Table of Contents I. Executive Summary 2 II. Introduction 4 III. People and Process 6 IV. Regional Profile A. Narrative Description 11 B. Demographic Profile 13 C. Existing Economic Development Plans 19 V. Analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, 25 Opportunities and Challenges VI. Strategic Plan 29 Goal One: Build on the region's competitive advantage 31 and leverage the marketplace Goal Two: Establish and maintain robust infrastructure 38 Goal Three: Create revitalized and vibrant communities 46 Goal Four: Develop healthy and innovative people 53 VII. Glossary 61 VIII. Appendices 64 A. County Demographic Profiles Chatham 65 Durham 72 Johnston 79 Lee 86 Moore 93 Orange 100 Wake 107 B. Survey Results 114 C. Focus Group Themes 118 D. Capital Improvement Program Summary 121 M 11 Page J Executive Summary Executive Summary The Triangle J Council of Governments has undertaken the development of the Triangle J regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) as part of the statewide NC Tomorrow Initiative, which aims to create a more uni- form, coordinated approach to economic development planning across our state. In this initiative, led by the North Carolina Association of Regional Councils, regional CEDS are developed by each of the 16 regional councils across the state, with the ultimate goal of combining them to create a statewide strategic plan. The regional CEDS takes a comprehensive view of economic development, combining more traditional economic development issues such as industry cluster analysis, marketing and business recruitment with broader infrastructure planning, communi- ty development and workforce develop- ment concerns. ORANGE Hi I I shorough DURHAM Durham Wake Chapel Hi I Carrboro Pittsbaro CHATHAM Galdston LEE Sanford aoaams Ca thage MOORE Can AM.W —vines vcss Wpbrt°wn ... _ An hn t / J WAKE le Zeb Raleigh Knightdale cart In Garner Archer Hal ly Springs 1o�e Clayton was °n.s Fuquay- Varina MiNS Ke my Selma rwr�r° Smithfield Nn¢ ! Jay "k, PrincettrC Ren<�n JOHNSTON b Triangle J region, with counties and municipalities The regional CEDS will benefit the Triangle J region in three important ways: The CEDS is to be combined with those of the other regional councils across the state, and then submitted to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for approval. Upon approval, organizations in the Triangle J region will be eligible to compete for assistance under EDA's public works program, economic adjustment program, and many of its planning programs. The CEDS highlights key priorities, or "game changers," on which the region can work together to achieve significant results. By marshaling resources and fostering collaboration, local communities and regional organizations can make progress in these critical areas. The CEDS identifies important regional interests. Communities seeking to advance projects in these identified areas can use the CEDS to demonstrate that their projects are not just of local concern, but support broader regional interests. 21 Page Executive Summary • A To develop the CEDS for the Triangle J region, leaders in business, economic development, academia and government came together to contribute their professional expertise and unique perspectives. Results from focus groups and surveys led to the development of key themes and were combined with the work of the Advisory Committee to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges for the region. This work formed the basis for the objectives, actions and strategies presented under four overarching goals in the strategic plan: The Triangle J Council of Governments has taken the lead role in developing the Region J CEDS, but it will take the concentrated energy, resources and knowledge of many strategic partners to complete the actions, meet the objectives and accomplish the goals. The CEDS contemplates a five -year horizon (2013- 2017), but recognizes that achieving the objectives will, in most cases, be more long term; the plan will require update and renewal as the five -year term ends. The Triangle J Council of Governments views this plan as a starting point, which takes the good work already being done in the region and moves it forward, bringing the public and private sectors together to continue to achieve great things. As the plan is implemented, it will be reworked, retooled and refined, reflecting the best that the region has to offer, now and in the future. a Iit Y of lif e 9-,u techno) o ` 9 Y mTC!han In ., 'growinq' =: research 'sr o r g g" ..en) -p.. —A dwell i7co;6t,vepotentialWe v e rs i t couaborat�an .vibrdhtA� ,. higher education °PP °f }'� " + °s _ O�pKtunity. ° ,-educated h . - �.,, well— °d��qt °d n��, °s e u e a t i o nleade�rsh1P 5 °, grOWth� leaders highlyed� ted `. " "� ". prop es5lve n icdevel°pment. rRTP'ewo�r innovation ��a,eu °.��..2.,r. _. rural —urban —'� Another way of expressing the Region's strengths a 31 Page Build a Regional Establish & Create Develop Healthy Competitive Maintain Robust Revitalized and and Innovative Advantage & Infrastructure Vibrant People Leverage the Communities Marketplace The Triangle J Council of Governments has taken the lead role in developing the Region J CEDS, but it will take the concentrated energy, resources and knowledge of many strategic partners to complete the actions, meet the objectives and accomplish the goals. The CEDS contemplates a five -year horizon (2013- 2017), but recognizes that achieving the objectives will, in most cases, be more long term; the plan will require update and renewal as the five -year term ends. The Triangle J Council of Governments views this plan as a starting point, which takes the good work already being done in the region and moves it forward, bringing the public and private sectors together to continue to achieve great things. As the plan is implemented, it will be reworked, retooled and refined, reflecting the best that the region has to offer, now and in the future. a Iit Y of lif e 9-,u techno) o ` 9 Y mTC!han In ., 'growinq' =: research 'sr o r g g" ..en) -p.. —A dwell i7co;6t,vepotentialWe v e rs i t couaborat�an .vibrdhtA� ,. higher education °PP °f }'� " + °s _ O�pKtunity. ° ,-educated h . - �.,, well— °d��qt °d n��, °s e u e a t i o nleade�rsh1P 5 °, grOWth� leaders highlyed� ted `. " "� ". prop es5lve n icdevel°pment. rRTP'ewo�r innovation ��a,eu °.��..2.,r. _. rural —urban —'� Another way of expressing the Region's strengths a 31 Page MMMMI Introduction Introduction The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Triangle J region examines local economic development needs and priorities and recommends an approach to achieving sustainable economic development. The CEDS is the result of a process developed with broad based and diverse community participation. The CEDS identifies strengths and weaknesses of the region's economy, as well as opportunities and challenges for economic development. The regional CEDS takes a comprehensive view of economic development, combining more traditional economic development issues such as industry cluster analysis, marketing and business recruitment with broader infrastructure planning, community development and workforce development concerns. The regional CEDS focuses on four overarching goals: Why is this important in the Triangle J Region? The CEDS can be used as a regional strategy to coordinate economic development efforts across the seven - county Triangle J region. By coordinating and prioritizing goals and objectives, the CEDS helps regional stakeholders take a more targeted approach to economic development by creating partner- ships and leveraging local, state, regional, and federal resources. How will the regional CEDS be used? The CEDS is designed to support regional economic development efforts and local communities in a number of ways: The CEDS produced for the Triangle J region is to be combined with those of the other regional councils across the state, then submitted to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for approval. Upon approval, organizations in the Triangle J Region are eligible to compete for assistance under EDA's public works program, economic adjustment program, and most of its planning programs. 7 41 Page r_• r Build a Regional Establish & Create Revitalized Develop Healthy Competitive Maintain Robust and Vibrant and Innovative Advantage & Infrastructure Communities People Leverage the Marketplace Why is this important in the Triangle J Region? The CEDS can be used as a regional strategy to coordinate economic development efforts across the seven - county Triangle J region. By coordinating and prioritizing goals and objectives, the CEDS helps regional stakeholders take a more targeted approach to economic development by creating partner- ships and leveraging local, state, regional, and federal resources. How will the regional CEDS be used? The CEDS is designed to support regional economic development efforts and local communities in a number of ways: The CEDS produced for the Triangle J region is to be combined with those of the other regional councils across the state, then submitted to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for approval. Upon approval, organizations in the Triangle J Region are eligible to compete for assistance under EDA's public works program, economic adjustment program, and most of its planning programs. 7 41 Page CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION 1. Grantee: Orange County 2. Grant Number: 11 -C -2278 3. Project Name: NC Tomorrow 4. Project Number: C -1 5. Final Statement of Costs Program Activity Categories (a) To Be Completed by Recipient • Paid Costs (b) Unpaid Costs (c) Total Costs (Col. b + c) (d) Approved Total Costs (e) a. Acquisition b. Disposition c. Public facilities and improvements (1) Senior and handicapped centers (2) Parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities (3) Neighborhood facilities (4) Solid waste disposal facilities (5) Fire protection facilities and equipment (6) Parking facilities (7) Street improvements (8) Flood and drainage improvements (9) Pedestrian improvements (10) Other public facilities (11) Sewer improvements (12) Water improvements d. Clearance activities e. Public services f. Relocation assistance g. Construction, rehab. and preservation activities (1) Construction or rehab. of com. & indust. bldgs. (2) Rehabilitation of privately owned buildings (3) Rehabilitation of publicly owned buildings (4) Code enforcement (5) Historic preservation h. Development financing (1) Working capital (2) Machinery and equipment i. Removal of architectural barriers J. Other activities $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 k. Subtotal 1. Planning m. Administration $0.00 $45,000.00 $45,000.00 $5,000.00 5,000.00 n. Total o. Less: Program Income Applied to Program Costs $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 p. Equal: Grant Amount Applied to Program Costs 1 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 6. Computation of Grant Balance Description (a) To Be Completed By Recipient Amount (b) b1i Approved Amount (c) (1) Grant Amount Applied To Program Costs (From Line p) $50,000.00 (2) Estimated Amount For Unsettled Third - Party Claims (3) Subtotal $50,000.00 (4) Grant Amount Per Grant Agreement $ - (5) Unutilized Grant To Be Canceled (Line 4 Minus Line 3) (6) Grant Funds Received $ 50,000.00 (7) Balance of Grant Payable (Line 3 Minus Line 6)* * If Line 6 exceeds Line 3, enter the amount of the excess on Line 7 as a negative amount. This amount shall be repaid to DOC by check, unless DOC has previously approved use of these funds. 7. Program Income a) Amount of existing program income: $0.00 b) Amount of anticipated program income: $0.00 c) If program income exists or is anticipated, describe the proposed application(s): 8. Unpaid Costs and Unsettled Third Party Claims Are there any unpaid costs or unsettled third party claims against the recipient's grant? Type "yes" or "no." No If yes, in the box below describe the circumstances and amounts involved. i Remarks (For DOC Use Only) Please note that all financial records, supporting documents and other records pertinent to the community development program must be retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of this letter. This grant is closed pending receipt and approval of your final audit by Community Investment and Assistance (CI). Town City County 10. Certification of Recipient It is hereby certified that all activities undertaken by the Recipient with funds provided under the grant agreement identified on page 1 hereof, have, to the best of my knowledge, been carried out in accordance with the grant agreement; that proper provisions have been made by the Recipient for the payment of all unpaid costs and unsettled third party claims identified on page 1 hereof; that the State of North Carolina is under no obligation to make any further payment to the Recipient under the grant agreement in excess of the amount identified on Line 7 hereof; and that every other statement and amount set forth in this instrument is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct as of this date. Date Typed Name and Title of Recipient's Signature of Recipient's Authorized Representative Authorized Representative Barry Jacobs ame Chair, Board of County Commissioners Trt e DOC Approval This Certification of Completion is hereby approved. Therefore, I authorize cancellation of the unutilized contract commitment and related funds reservation and obligation of $ , less $ previously authorized for cancellation (from Section 6, line 6, page 1). Date Typed Name and Title of DOC Signature of DOC's Authorized Representative Authorized Representative