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2015 UPDATE

August 18, 2015

B UFFALO

T RACE A REA

D EVELOPMENT

D ISTRICT

COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

STRATEGY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ 2

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................. 3 II. SUMMARY BACKGROUND PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ........................ 3

A. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT - CEDS Committee...................... 3 B. AREA ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNANCE ......................................................... 4 C. INTEGRATION OF STATE’S ECONOMIC PRIORITIES .......................................... 4

III. SWOT ANALYSIS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ................................................................. 6 A. Economic Background of the Region .................................................................. 6

1. ECONOMY ........................................................................................................ 6 2. POPULATION ................................................................................................. 10

3. GEOGRAPHY .................................................................................................. 10 4. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ................................................................... 11

5. TRANSPORTATION ....................................................................................... 17 6. NATURAL RESOURCES ............................................................................... 27

7. TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................... 27 8. INDUSTRIAL PARKS ..................................................................................... 27 9. PLANNING AND ZONING ............................................................................ 27

10. INFRASTRUCTURE ................................................................................... 27 11. EDUCATION ............................................................................................... 27

12. PUBLIC PROTECTION .............................................................................. 27 IV. V. ACTION PLAN ............................................................................................................ 30 V. VI. STRATEGIC PROJECTS ......................................................................................... 30

VI. VII. PERFORMANCE MEASURES ............................................................................... 31

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Buffalo Trace Area Development District (BTADD) created the last rewrite of a

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) in 2012. This is the third annual update.

The 2012 CEDS was the result of a continuing planning process developed through broad based

and diverse community participation. The organization of 2012 document was designed to ensure

its utility and relevance to the subjects it addresses. This update is designed to guide the reader

along a path that emphasizes the region’s changes since the 2012 plan. In 2015, all charts, graphs,

and tables were removed from the main content of the plan and moved to the appendices section.

The content of the material was not changed, nor was the goals and objectives; tables, charts, and

graphs were merely moved to another location within the document.

II. SUMMARY BACKGROUND PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

The title of this section has been changed from ‘Public/Private Partnerships’ to ‘Summary

Background.’

A. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT - CEDS Committee

Individuals that make up the CEDS committee are mostly from the community and private

sector. Also, the BTADD board of directors contains many representatives from the private

sector. Both the community and public sector attended the public forum that was held.

The preparation of the 2012 CEDS was dependent upon the diversity and active participation

of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee. The strategy committee

for this report was created in 2012. The committee consists of the following members as of

January 2015 as elected officials have been updated:

Appendix 3

BTADD CEDS Committee 2012 – Updated 2015

County Name Occupation/Sector

Bracken Earl Bush Bracken County Judge/Executive

Bracken Craig Miller Bracken County Industrial Authority

Bracken Joseph Beckett Bracken County Planning Commission

Bracken Lacey Holleran Tourism Director

Fleming Larry Foxworthy Fleming County Judge/Executive

Fleming Crystal Ruark Fleming County Chamber of Commerce

Fleming Wayne Darnell Workforce Development

Fleming James Hay Flemingsburg/Fleming Co. Industrial Auth.

Lewis Anthony Ruckel Lewis County Judge/Executive

Lewis Kenny Clark Vanceburg/Lewis County Industrial Auth.

Lewis Sam Howard Private Business

Lewis Phillip Konopka Lewis County Extension

Mason Joe Pfeffer Mason County Judge/Executive

Mason Terry Cunningham NAACP

Mason Barb Campbell Maysville Community/Technical College

Mason Vicki Steigleder Maysville/Mason Co. Chamber of Commerce

Robertson Stephanie Bogucki Robertson County Judge/Executive

Robertson Patti Price Robertson County School District (Deming)

Robertson Stefanie Gaither Blue Licks State Park

Robertson James Myron Thomas Private Business

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B. AREA ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNANCE

2014 BTADD Region Quick Facts

Statewide, BTADD contains the following population statistics compared to the overall State

populations. These have been rounded to the nearest 100th percent.

3.56 % of the Black or African American population

0.68 % of the Hispanic or Latino Population

0.05% of the American Indian/Alaskan Native population

0.08% of the Asian population

0.00% of the Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander population

0.00% of Some Other Race Population

22.67% of the low-income population

15.10% of the age 65 years and older and over population

18.74% of the disabled population 5 years and older

C. INTEGRATION OF STATE’S ECONOMIC PRIORITIES

Kentucky’s Unbridled Future Priorities

1) Continue to Create a More Competitive Business Climate

a) Continue to Strengthen Partnerships

b) Assess/Improve Incentive Programs to Support Business Industry Targets

c) Evaluate Competitiveness of Existing Taxes/Regulations

d) Embrace Regionalism

2) Attract, Develop, and Retain Business

a) Increase Global Direct Investment Efforts

b) Increase Human Capital by Recruiting/Developing the Workforce of the Future

c) Support Physical Capital by Determining Infrastructure/Site Needs

d) Develop/Implement Statewide Protocols for Supporting Existing Business

e) Support Corporate/Regional headquarters Recruitment

f) Support Tourism Development and the Arts

g) Support the Military

3) Create and Market a Powerful Kentucky Brand

a) Define the Kentucky Advantage

b) Take the Lead in State Marketing Efforts

c) Develop a More Aggressive Marketing Campaign

4) Work Toward Sustainability

a) Develop a Sustainable Agenda for Kentucky

b) Support Renewable Portfolio Standards or Guidelines

c) Encourage Green Building Design/Construction

5) Foster Innovation and Technology Support

a) Improve Partnerships Between Research Universities and Business/Industry

b) Increase Access to Capital

c) Support R&D Activities

6) Create an Entrepreneurial Culture

a) Coordinate Entrepreneurial Resources

b) Support Local Entrepreneurial Activities

c) Increase Availability of Entrepreneurial Education

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Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Initiative

In 2013, the Commonwealth of Kentucky announced the new "Shaping Our

Appalachian Region" (SOAR) initiative, established by Governor Steve Beshear and

Congressman Hal Rogers. SOAR aims to help eastern Kentucky create local

development strategies addressing persistent challenges and realizing new

opportunities. Its mission is "to expand job creation; enhance regional opportunity,

innovation, and identity; improve the quality of life; and support all those working to

achieve these goals in Appalachian Kentucky." The Buffalo Trace Region has three

(3) SOAR Counties, which include Fleming, Robertson, and Lewis.

http://www.soar-ky.org/about-us/

http://www.soar-ky.org/about-us/

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III. SWOT ANALYSIS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

A. Economic Background of the Region

1. ECONOMY

Appendix 9

Table 1: Population of Counties - 1990-2010 Percent of Change Evaluation Table

& 2015 Update

1990 2000 2010

% Change in

10 Years

% of Change

in past 20

years 2015

Bracken 7,766 8,279 8,488 2.52 9.30 8,416

Fleming 12,292 13,792 14,348 4.03 16.73 14,508

Lewis 13,029 14,092 13,870 -1.58 6.45 13,806

Mason 16,666 16,800 17,490 4.11 4.94 17,278

Robertson 2124 2,266 2,282 0.71 7.44 2235

BTAAD 51,877 55,229 56,478 2.26 8.87 56,243 Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates by County and Kentucky Center for Education and

Workforce Statistics

Appendix 10

Table 2, Median Income - 1990-2010 Percent Change & 2015 Update

1990 2000 2010

% Change in

10 Years 2015

Bracken 25,681 34,823 38,481 10.50 39,196

Fleming 23,502 27,990 31,236 11.6 32,495

Lewis 20,581 22,208 28,376 27.77 28,388

Mason 26,852 30,195 40,523 34.2 41,137

Robertson 25,775 30,581 27,254 -10.88 31,786

Kentucky 23,399 35,150 40,089 14 43,036 Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates by County and Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce

Statistics

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Ten (20) Largest Manufacturing Employers in the Region

A list of the twenty largest employers in the region is listed below. Most of the manufacturing

facilities are located within Industrial Parks in each County. Mason County has the largest

number of manufacturing employment.

Appendix 12

Ten (20) Largest Manufacturing Employers in the Region

Top Employers in the Region - 2015

Facility Name City County Full-time

Employment Year

Reported

Clopay Plastic Products Co Augusta Bracken 320 2015

Green Tokai Co Ltd Maysville Mason 250 2015

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Inc Maysville Mason 300 2015

H L Spurlock Power Station Maysville Mason 206 2015

Carmeuse Lime Maysville Mason 140 2015

Crounse Corporation Maysville Mason 160 2015

Federal Mogul Corp Maysville Mason 130 2015

Power Transmission Solutions Maysville Mason 115 2015

Superior Fibers LLC Vanceburg Lewis 117 2015

International Paper Maysville Mason 125 2015

Stober Drives Inc Maysville Mason 110 2015

A Raymond Tinnerman Flemingsburg Fleming 100 2015

Coroplast Inc Vanceburg Lewis 75 2015

Toyo Seat Maysville Mason 220 2015

Greentree Forest Products Inc Wallingford Fleming 60 2015

Northern Contours of Kentucky Vanceburg Lewis 58 2015

Hinton Mills Flemingsburg Fleming 41 2015

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Business Closures/Mass Layoffs

During the period of 2012 through 2014, the region has witnessed new businesses arriving, some

expansion and unfortunately the closing and downsizing of others. This information is compiled

from the Known Business/Industry Facility Closings information through the Kentucky

Economic Development Database. Data available at the time update was through December

2014.

Appendix 13

Business Closures/Mass Layoffs

Business Closures and Lay Offs : January 2012 – December 2014

County City Company Jobs Lost

Date

Mason Maysville Casco Mfg Solutions 5 2012

Mason Maysville Maysville Bearing Operations 103 2012

Fleming Flemingsburg Toyo Seat USA Corp

2012

Lewis Vanceburg Coroplast Inc. 5 2012

Mason Maysville Glenro, INC.

2012

Mason Maysville Stober

2012

Mason Maysville Carlson Software 5 2012

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AGRICULTURE

Appendix 15

Agricultural Land in Acres

AGRICULTURE LAND IN ACRES Year Ag District County Acres

2012 BLUEGRASS FLEMING 183,198

2012 BLUEGRASS MASON 126,722

2012 BLUEGRASS ROBERTSON 38,823

2012 EASTERN OR MOUNTAIN LEWIS 117,955

2012 NORTHERN BRACKEN 86,813

TOTALS 553,511

Animal Sales & Operations

ANIMAL TOTAL SALES IN $ Year Ag District County Value

2012 BLUEGRASS FLEMING $ 34,748,000

2012 BLUEGRASS MASON $ 12,512,000

2012 BLUEGRASS ROBERTSON $ 2,290,000

2012 EASTERN OR MOUNTAIN LEWIS $ 3,743,000

2012 NORTHERN BRACKEN $ 4,086,000

TOTAL IN REGION $ 57,379,000

TOTAL NUMBER OF OPERATIONS WITH SALES Year Ag District County Value

2012 BLUEGRASS FLEMING 1,087

2012 BLUEGRASS MASON 634

2012 BLUEGRASS ROBERTSON 251

2012 EASTERN OR MOUNTAIN LEWIS 676

2012 NORTHERN BRACKEN 587

TOTAL IN REGION 3235

Appendix 16

Agricultural Land Use & Total Crops Measured

AGRICULTURAL LAND USE 2012

CROPLAND LIVESTOCK

COUNTY YEAR # of

FARMS

LAND IN

FARMS

AVE FARM SIZE

ACRES

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Acreage Used

Crop sales value

ANIMAL SALES

% of Cattle & Calves within

Total Livestock Sales

Bracken 2012 587 86,813 148 33.4% $6,801,000 $4,086,000 78%

Fleming 2012 1,087 183,198 168 39.9% $17,990,000 $34,748,000 83%

Lewis 2012 676 117,955 175 27.8% $9,063,000 $3,743,000 83%

Mason 2012 634 126,722 199 45.7% $18,418,000 $12,512,000 76%

Robertson 2012 251 38,823 155 32.8% $1,768,000 $2,290,000 61%

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AGRICULTURE

The launch of a new website, which is Kentucky’s first interactive agricultural asset map,

is designed to identify the trends within the state, plan for disaster mitigation, and drive

economic development efforts. Users can access agricultural data specific to their area, as

well as statewide. The map features a wide range of information, from farmers markets

and orchards to processing facilities. The Governor’s Office of Ag Policy, Kentucky

Association of Counties, Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts, Kentucky Ag

Council, Kentucky Dept of Ag, Kentucky Proud, UK Extension Agents, and the US

Economic Development Administration partnered together to create the Kentucky

Agricultural Development Information System, also known as KADIS. KADIS was

launched to the public in 2015 and can be accessed through the following link.

http://kadisonline.org/

UNEMPLOYMENT RATES

Unemployment rates for 2014 show Lewis County’s unemployment percentage higher

than that of the other counties, as well as the state percent (see Appendix 17- Annual

Unemployment Rates/Rank in State of Kentucky - Chart.) When comparing the

unemployment rates of past years, a trend shows the unemployment rate for all areas of

the region grew during the economic recession of 2009. A major area of concern that

needs attention is that most of our counties are higher than the average of the United

States rate for the same years.

2. POPULATION

No Changes since 2012 Update

3. GEOGRAPHY

No Changes since 2012 Update

Appendix 17

Annual Unemployment Rates/Rank in State of Kentucky - chart

Updated Unemployment Rates June, 2014.

Area Name Civilian

Labor Force

Number

Employed

Number

Unemployed

Unemployment

Rate

Bracken County 4,244 3,939 305 7.20%

Fleming County 6,428 5,862 566 8.8%

Lewis County 5,404 4,807 597 11.0%

Mason County 8,684 7,979 705 8.1%

Robertson County 1,004 927 77 7.7%

Kentucky 2,129,697 1,940,922 188,775 8.90%

United States 157,089,000 144,841,000 12,248,000 7.80%


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4. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

In August of 1998, President Clinton signed into Law, the Workforce Investment Act

of 1998. Implementation of this Act began in Kentucky in 1999. The Workforce

Investment Act requires the Governor to designate local Workforce Investment

Areas, appoint a State Workforce Investment Board and create a 5-year Strategic

Plan for Statewide implementation. The TENCO Workforce Investment Area

(Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, Robertson, Bath, Montgomery, Rowan, Boyd and

Greenup Counties) was designated in July of 1999. Through Interlocal Cooperative

Agreements, Buffalo Trace Area Development District was designated the

Administrative Entity of Title I Workforce Investment funds on behalf of the

TENCO Workforce Investment Board. The TENCO Workforce Investment Board

was appointed by the Chief Local Elected Official and certified by the Governor in

August of 1999 (see Appendix 29.)

On July 22, 2014, President Barack Obama signed into law the WIOA, which revises

and reauthorizes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) after more than a

decade. The new law, which was a bipartisan, bicameral effort to support innovative

strategies to keep pace with changing economic conditions, seeks to improve

coordination between the primary federal programs that support employment

services, workforce development, adult education and vocational rehabilitation

activities.

The new law encourages alignment between the four core programs within the law.

The core programs consist of: (1) the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth formula

programs administered by the Department of Labor (DOL) under Title I; (2) the

Adult Education and Literacy program administered by the Department of Education

(ED) under Title II; (3) the Wagner-Peyser Act employment services program

administered by DOL under Title III; and (4) the programs under Title I of the

Vocational Rehabilitation Act administered by ED under Title IV.

The TENCO Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act provides the following

services for businesses and individuals in the local area:

Scholarships for Occupational Skills Training: The TENCO Workforce

Development Board has established the following high growth, high demand

sectors for the local area: Healthcare, Energy, Manufacturing, and Skilled

Trades. Scholarships are available for Adults, Dislocated Workers, Trade, and

Youth participants in these sectors. Scholarships are available to assist in

reducing the skill gap of workers and the needs of local business.

Internships and Work Experience: The TENCO Workforce Development Board

assists individuals with employability skills including resume writing, mock

interviewing, completing applications, and work experience. Internships and

Work Experience opportunities are vital for individuals with a limited work

history in order to “get their foot in the door”. This gives businesses an

opportunity to monitor the individual’s work ethic, teamwork, and skills prior to

hiring.

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On-the-Job Training: On-the-Job Training allows a business to hire an individual

with limited work experience in the field, and receive a reimbursement for time

spent on the additional training needed for that individual.

Case Management: Each participant is case management monthly to ensure

progress and success in reaching their goals. Case management includes a

follow-up phase for one year after exiting from the program.

Business Services: As one of the main customers in workforce development,

customized services are provided to businesses to meet their individualized need.

This includes job fairs, customized training, recruiting strategies, retention

strategies, and matching individuals to job orders placed in the Career Center.

Economic Development: Potential businesses are provided with a complete

picture of services available through the TENCO Workforce Development Board,

including workforce data, links to incentive packages, customized training, and

developing individualized business plans.

Rapid Response: Business Service teams hold Rapid Response activities with

employees who have lost their job due to layoff or closure. Individuals are

provided with an array of information on filing unemployment insurance, labor

market data, locating employment, training opportunities, and services available

through the many partner agencies such as Vocational Rehabilitation and Adult

Education services.

Rapid Response: following employers listed in the following table (see Appendix

30).

(see Appendix 31, Top 5 Training Providers & Top 5 Training Sectors.).

Services available under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act are overseen

by the TENCO Workforce Development Board. This Board consists of 20 members,

with the majority being from the private sector. Other board members include Post-

secondary, Adult Education, Wagoner-Peyser, Vocational Rehabilitation, Economic

Development, Union Representatives and Apprenticeship. There are five standing

committees: Executive, Strategic Planning, Career Center, Youth, and

Accountability.

The Mission Statement for the TENCO WIOA Board is as follows: The TENCO

Workforce Development Board works with the community and industry leaders as

well as economic developers to facilitate positive solutions to workforce issues and to

improve the economic well-being of the region.

The vision of the TENCO Workforce Board is as follows: The TENCO Workforce

Investment Board will have helped to create a highly skilled, knowledgeable and

creative workforce that attracts new businesses to the area and helps build the success

of existing businesses. As a result, we will have provided more employment

opportunities at more competitive wage levels because our programs have helped to

answer the needs of the employers.

Youth

Youth (ages 14-24) in our area are encouraged to utilize the One-Stop Career Center

for resource services including resume writing, interviewing tips, employment

opportunities, career exploration, career guidance, training provider, information,

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testing, etc. The following table (table moved to Appendices.) indicated the

numerous programs and activities available to youth in our local area and the

organizations providing the service (see Appendix 32.)

Youth Services (ages 14-24) –During the 2007 – 2012 time periods, TENCO served a

total of 450 youth in two youth contracts with expenditures totaling $1,250,000.00.

Youth programs address the needs of at-risk youth, including youth who are basic

skills deficient, homeless, runaway, foster child, pregnant and/or parenting, school

dropout, offenders or those who require additional assistance in order to complete

school and/or gain self-sustaining employment. TENCO has elected to serve eligible

youth ages 17-24 with WIOA funded activities. Youth are served through local

contracts as approved through the Youth Committee and TENCO Workforce

Development Board.

TENCO has two youth contracts that serve all ten counties of the local workforce

area: Currently, TENCO contracts with Lewis County Board of Education for

$150,000.00 annually; and Morehead State University for $150,000.00 annually. The

youth contracts have been established for the following period: July 1, 2015 through

June 30, 2018.

Youth have fourteen elements available through contract or referral which include the

following:

Tutoring/Study Skills

Alternative School

Summer Employment Opportunities

Work Experience/Internships

Occupational Skills Training

Leadership Development

Supportive Services

Mentoring

Follow up services

Guidance and Counseling

Youth also participate in activities focusing on independent living, career

exploration, cultural, civic and community involvement.

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Appendix 29

The Kentucky Workforce Development Board

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Appendix 31

Top 5 Training Providers

Training Providers 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014

MCTC 32 27 86 64 34

ACTC 21 8 36 13 9

MSU 12 12 24 15 16

Ohio University 0 4 0 1 1

Lake Cumberland 1 0 3 1 0

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Adult Education X

Vocational and Technical Education X X

Post Secondary Institutions X X

Youth Resource Centers X

Mental Health Agencies X

Juvenile Justice X

Vocational Rehabilitation X X

Faith Based Organizations X

Job Corps X

Health Department X X

JROTC X

4-H X

Extension Office X

YMCA X

Boys and Girls Club X

Domestic Violence Shelter X

Community Based Services X

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5. TRANSPORTATION

Transportation Committee – Updated 2015

Regional Transportation Committee - Updated 2015

Name Organization Committee Representation

Anthony Ruckel Lewis county Fiscal Court County Government

Eric Bach Maysville Fire Fire

Vicki Steigleder Mason Co Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

David Cartmell City of Maysville City Government

Carl Chaney Lewis County County Government

Kirk Clarke Maysville/Mason County Citizen Member

Michael Fogleman Kentucky State Police Law Enforcement

Fred Crump State Farm Insurance Citizen member

Annette Lovins Robertson County PVA Citizen Member

Rep. Mike Denham State Representative State

Steve Donovan Flemingsburg – Fleming Co IDA Citizen Member

Kevin Duff Lewis Co Schools Education

Matt Ginn City of Vanceburg City Government

Larry Farris Kentucky State Police Law Enforcement

Martin L. Voiers City of Flemingsburg City Government

Larry Foxworthy Fleming County Fiscal Court County Government

Rick Truesdell City of Maysville City Government

Larry Brewer Mason Co Schools Education

Joe Pfeffer Mason County Fiscal Court County Government

Stephanie Bogucki Robertson County Fiscal Court County Government

Howard Neimeir Bracken County Sheriff Law Enforcement

Peter Jones Housing Authority Low Income Housing Rep

Senator Will Schroder Senate

Crystal Ruark Fleming Co Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

Reynolds Neider Bracken County EMS Citizen Member

Skip Miller Augusta Ferry County Government

William Miller Bracken County IDA County Government

Earl Bush Bracken County Fiscal Court County Government

Xandy Stewart International Paper Citizen Member

Matt Wallingford Zoning Administration City Government

Kathy Warner Citizen Member

Gene Weaver Maysville Mason Co IDA City Government

Bill Shugars, Jr Sugars supply Business Owner

Scott Miller Bracken Planning & Zoning County Government

Gary Kinder Fleming Co Sheriff Law Enforcement

Ray Young City of Maysville City Government

Craig Hester City of Brooksville City Government

Stanley Henderson City of Mt. Olivet City Government

Rep. Rocky Adkins Representative

Jesse Melcher Robertson County County Government

Patrick Boggs Mason County Sheriff Law Enforcement

Dwayne Price Fleming County EM County Government

David Carmack City of Mt. Olivet City Government

Lt. Tom Lilly Kentucky State Police Law Enforcement

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2015 REGIONAL PROJECT PRIORITIES

1. Mason —Widen to 4 lanes/increase capacity & decrease conflict points on

KY9 north of the Jct. of KY435 to the Bracken Co. line.

2. Robertson —Reconstruct US 62 from east of KY616 in Robertson Co to to

KY1029 in mason County to address geometric deficiencies.

3. Bracken — Adding truck climbing lane to 1159.

4. Lewis — Improve N-S systems connectivity between the Cities of Vanceburg

in Lewis Co and Morehead in Rowan County.

5. Fleming — KY 57 from Fleming Co Courthouse to Sleep Run Creek.

6. Lewis —Reconstruct KY8 beginning just west of Firebrick & continuing to the

Carl Perkins Bridge in Greenup Co. (3.36 miles long)

7. Bracken —Major widening on KY9 from KY1109 to KY159 in Pendleton Co.

8. Robertson —Reconstruct KY 165 (Blue Lick Pike) from KY1476 (Thomas

Pike) to US 62 to improve safety and mobility.

9. Mason —Increase capacity and decrease conflict points on KY 9 from project

end at KY 435 to Bracken County line.

10. Mason — Increase capacity and decrease conflict points on KY 9 from Lewis

County line, to existing 4 lanes near KY11 to support 2025 traffic

volumes, address sight distance concerns, improve intersection safety and

reduce speed differentials.

The following maps indicate funded 2014 transportation projects.

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Appendix 35

Bracken County – 2014 Highway Plan

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Appendix 36

FLEMING COUNTY – 2014 Highway Plan

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Appendix 37

Lewis County – 2014 Highway Plan

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Appendix 38

MASON COUNTY – 2014 Highway Plan

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Appendix 39

ROBERTSON COUNTY - 2014 Highway Plan

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The following projects are included in the Recommended 2014 “Six Year Highway Plan”.

KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET 2014 SIX YEAR STATE HIGHWAY PLAN : BUFFALO TRACE REGION

COUNTYNAME PROJECT TYPE PROJECT DESCRIPTION ROUTE NUMBER

BRACKEN RECONSTRUCTION(O) SPOT IMPROVEMENTS FROM THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE SOUTH TO POWERSVILLE. (06CCN) (10CCR) KY 10

BRACKEN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P)

LONG STRETCH ROAD; REPLACE BRIDGE AND APPROACHES OVER TURTLE CREEK 400 FEET NORTH OF KY-8 (C03). (SR=17.7): (012C00003N)(10CCR)

CR -1023

BRACKEN FERRY OPERATION(P) OPERATION OF AUGUSTA FERRY FOR FY 2015. KY 8






BRACKEN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P)

REPLACE BRIDGE ON KY-8 (MP 4.221) OVER SNAG CREEK; 1 MI W OF JCT KY 1109; (STRUCTURALLY DEFICIENT, SR=48.3) 012B00005N

KY 8

BRACKEN RECONSTRUCTION (O)

RECONSTRUCT KY-1159 FROM BROOKSVILLE TO KY-9/AA HIGHWAY. (06CCN) (10CCR)(12CCR)

KY 1159

FLEMING RECONSTRUCTION(O) ADD TURN LANES ON KY 32 AT WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (06CCN) (08CCR) KY 32

FLEMING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P) REPLACE BRIDGE ON KY 32 OVER MUD LICK CREEK 0.2 MILES W OF CRAINTOWN RD (CR 1302)(SR 48.9) 035B00038N KY 32

FLEMING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P)

REPLACE BRIDGE ON KY 32 OVER MUD LICK CREEK 0.2 MILES W OF CRAINTOWN RD (CR 1302)(SR 48.9) 035B00038N

KY 32

FLEMING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (P)

REPLACE BRIDGE OVER JOHNSON CREEK ON KY 560 0.3 MILES SOUTH OF FLEMING/MASON CO LINE (035B00085N) (SR=36.4) (EBRP)

KY 560

FLEMING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (P) REPLACE BRIDGE OVER ALLISON CREEK ON KY 111 1.2 MI N OF KY 156. (035B00016N) (SR=32.1) (EBRP)

KY 111

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FLEMING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (P)

REPLACE BRIDGE OVER FLEMING CREEKON MCINTIRE ROAD (CR 1240) AT THE JCT WITH PIKE BLUFF (CR 1305) (035C00065N) (SR=24)

CR 1240

FLEMING BRIDGE REHAB(P)

RESTORATION OF RINGO'S MILL COVERED BRIDGE LOCATED ON KY 158 AT RAWLINGS ROAD APPROX 7.274 MILES EAST OF HILLSBORO (FY2010 NHCB PROJECT) (2010 BOPC).

KY 158

FLEMING RECONSTRUCTION(O) RECONSTRUCT/IMPROVE KY57 FROM THE FLEMING COUNTY COURTHOUSE TO SLEEPY RUN CREEK (06CCN) (10CCR) KY 57

FLEMING ECONOMIC DEVEL (0) SURFACE INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD ON KY 11 (06CCN) (10CCR) KY 11

FLEMING RECONSTRUCTION(O) RECONSTRUCT KY 32 FROM THE KY 165 INTERSECTION AT JABETOWN (MP 5.9) TO ELIZAVILLE (MP 6.5).(12CCN) KY 32

LEWIS ROWAN

PERFORM DESIGN STUDY TO DETERMINE LOGICAL SEQUENCE OF PRACTICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO UPGRADE KY 59/KY 344/KY 377 CONNECTION BETWEEN VANCEBURG AND MOREHEAD.

KY 59

LEWIS SAFETY (P) RECONSTRUCT THE INTERSECTION OF KY 10 AND KY 1306 KY 10

LEWIS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P)

CONSTRUCT A NEW BRIDGE CROSSING THE NORTH FORK OF THE LICKING RIVER AT THE LEWIS-FLEMING COUNTY LINE. (08CCN): (068B00027N)

KY 57

LEWIS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P)

REPLACE BRIDGE ON BROWNS RUN RD (CR 1338) OVER CABIN CREEK 0.03 MILE SW OF CABIN CREEK RD (CR 1333)(SR 2) 068C00036N

CR 1338

LEWIS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P) REPLACE BRIDGE ON KY 8 OVER KINNICONNICK CREEK 0.094 MILE W OF DUDLEY AVE (CR-1031A) (SR 26.5) 068B00003N

KY 8

LEWIS FLEMING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P)

REPLACE BRIDGE OVER LAUREL FORK ON KY 1068 30 FT S OF DEEP HOLE BRANCH ROAD (CR1125) (068B00057N) (SR=60.1)

KY 1068

MASON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P) REPLACE BRIDGE ON FLAT FORK RD (CR 1206) OVER FLAT FORK 0.24 MILE S OF FLEMINGSBURG MAYSLICK RD (KY CR 1206

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161)(SR 30) 081C00025N

MASON NEW ROUTE(O)

NEW FULLY CONTROLLED ACCESS ROUTE FROM US 68 NEAR WASHINGTON EAST TO KY 11 INCLUDING A NEW I-CHNG AT KY 11. (PRIORITY SECTION)(2004BOPC)(06CCR)

US 68

MASON NEW ROUTE(O)

NEW FULLY CONTROLLED ACCESS ROUTE FROM KY 11 NORTHEAST TO KY 9 (AA HWY) INCLUDING NEW I-CHNG AT KY 9. (2004BOPC)(06CCR)

US 68

MASON MAJOR WIDENING(O)

WIDEN THE AA HWY TO 4-LANES FROM THE NEW MAYSVILLE BRIDGE APPROACH INTERSECTION WEST TO KY-10 (FERNLEAF-GERMANTOWN RD). (00CCR) (04CCN)(06CCR)(08CCR)(10CCR)

KY 9

MASON RECONSTRUCTION(O) RECONSTRUCT/IMPROVE KY-1448/MAPLELEAF ROAD FROM KY-9 TO US-68. (06CCN)(08CCR)(10CCR)(12CCR) KY 1448

ROBERTSON RECONSTRUCTION(O)

IMPROVE CURVE ON KY 616 AND IMPROVE ROADWAY FROM THE NEW ROBERTSON COUNTY SCHOOL TO MT OLIVET. (12CCN)

KY 616

ROBERTSON SAFETY(P)

RECONSTRUCT US 62/KY 616 INTERSECTIONS AT NEW ROBERTSON COUNTY SCHOOL TO ADD TURN LANES AND IMPROVE SIGHT DISTANCE. (12CCR)

US 62

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6. NATURAL RESOURCES

No Changes since 2012 Plan.

7. TECHNOLOGY


8. INDUSTRIAL PARKS


9. PLANNING AND ZONING

Bracken County Comprehensive Plan Update is complete and currently available at

the County Judge Executive office.

The Lewis County Comprehensive Plan Update is completed and available at the

Vanceburg Mayor’s Office.

10. INFRASTRUCTURE

Water and Sewer Projects funded by through various Sources of funding from 2012

and through June 2015

City of Brooksville – Water Line Replacement Project

Mt. Olivet – Water Tank Replacement Project

Maysville CSO – separation of storm water and waste water lines

Vanceburg CSO/SSO – separation of storm water and waste water lines

Ewing School Sewer – line extension to new school

APPENDIX 52 & 53 - Water and Sewer Rankings replaced with 2015 Water/Sewer

Rankings

11. EDUCATION

The new facility for the Ewing Elementary School has opened in August for the 2013

School Year.

Appendices 54 – 57 updated with 2015 Data from Kentucky Center for Education

and Workforce Statistics

12. PUBLIC PROTECTION

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No Changes.

B. OTHER PLANS AND STRATEGIES

Changes and Updates:

1. The Regional Transportation Concept Plan has been updated as of June 2013, and is

available for review.

2. The Buffalo Trace Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update is completed, approved

by FEMA in 2015, and available for review.

C. LIST OF PAST AND PRESENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Section C. List of Past and Present Economic Development Projects is now Appendix 61.

The following is an update of projects currently underway in the region:

APPENDIX 61

STRATEGIC PROJECTS LISTING 2015 - Update from 2012 List

County Project Project total

Project Status

Lewis City of Vanceburg - Safe Routes to School - Sidewalk

Phase I $200,000 Project Funded

Mason City of Maysville - Sidewalk Phase I $183,000 Project Funded

Mason City of Maysville - Project is for Water System

Improvements at Industrial Park II $1,152,000 Project Funded

Mason Dover VFD Fire Truck $200,000.00 Project Funded

Bracken City of Augusta - Homeland Security Grant for

Equipment; Bracken County Fiscal court - Homeland Security for Equipment;

$44,000 Project Funded

Mason Fiscal Court - Homeland Security for Warning Siren

and Equipment $25,800 Project Funded

Fleming City of Flemingsburg - Homeland Security for

Radios; Fleming County Fiscal Court for Warning Siren

$43,000 Project Funded

Lewis Fiscal Court - Homeland Security for Warning Siren

& Rescue Boat $44,000 Project Funded

Lewis Western Lewis Rectorville Water to replace/improve

system $1,766,500.00 Project Funded

Bracken Augusta Regional Sewer Authority - for Planning

and Design of a Regional WWTP $600,000.00 Project Funded

Bracken Augusta Regional Sewer Authority - For

Construction of WWTP $12,100,000.00 Project Funded

Mason Trail Installation in cooperation with Technical

College $100,400 Project Funded

Fleming City of Flemingsburg LWCF - Park improvements $17,700.00 Project Funded

Bracken Bracken County Water for replacement of lines on

KY 19 $348,000.00 Project Funded

Mason City of Maysville Phase II Sidewalk Project $200,000.00 Project Funded

Lewis City of Vanceburg - Sidewalk Phase II $200,000.00 Project Funded

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Mason Mason County School System - KADF funds for Ag

Program Improvement $55,619.00 Project Funded

Mason City of Maysville - LEPP Grant for Bullet Proof Vests

for Maysville PD $9,310 Project Funded

Fleming City of Flemingsburg - New Police Cruisers $62,483.00 Project Funded

Bracken City of Augusta - New Police Cruisers $31,000 Project Funded

Bracken City of Brooksville - New Police Cruisers $38,500.00 Project Funded

Lewis City of Vanceburg Recycling Grant $105,895.00 Project Funded

Fleming City of Flemingsburg Recycling Grant $38,178.00 Project Funded

Lewis City of Vanceburg Brownfield Cleanup for Old Shoe

Factory Removal and Redevelopment $200,000.00 Project Funded

Lewis City of Vanceburg Cleaner Commonwealth Grant for

Old shoe Factory Removal and Redevelopment $50,000 Project Funded

Lewis Lewis County Sanitation District #1 - Improvement

of WWTP and line extension $2,170,000 Project Funded

Fleming City of Flemingsburg - water line replacement in

Crestview Subdivision area $245,000 Project Funded

Fleming City of Flemingsburg Bypass Sewer Expansion $525,000 Project Initiated

Lewis Fiscal Court - Water tank improvement in the

Firebrick Area $500,000 Project Initiated

Lewis New Radios and Repeater for Sheriffs Department $12,000.00 Project Initiated

Fleming City of Ewing Depot Improvements $200,000 Project Funded

Fleming FEMA Fire for Several area VFDs for Equipment

Purchase $724,739 Project Initiated

Mason FEMA Fire for Several area VFDs for Equipment

Purchase $1,249,570 Project Initiated

Lewis FEMA Fire for Several area VFDs for Equipment

Purchase $850,000.00 Project Initiated

Bracken 911 Center Equipment Update $68,000.00 Project Funded

Robertson New Police Cruiser $35,000.00 Project Funded

Robertson Library - Funds for creation of Outdoor Reading

Garden $22,000.00 Project Funded

Lewis KBEMS Funds for Equipment Purchase for

Ambulance $20,000.00 Project Funded

Robertson Homeland Security Funds for purchase of

Equipment (Fire, Police, First Responders) $82,000 Project Initiated

Fleming Homeland Security Funds for purchase of

Equipment (Fire, Police, First Responders) $90,000.00 Project Initiated

Mason Homeland Security Funds for purchase of


Lewis Homeland Security Funds for purchase of


Mason City of Maysville - sewer line extension to Industrial

Park and Solid Waste Facility $2,200,000.00 Project Initiated

Lewis Garrison Quincy Water District - line extensions to

serve new customers $2,500,000 Project Initiated

Fleming City of Fleminsburg - Extend Water service across

the new bypass $525,000.00 Project Initiated

Mason Fiscal Court - Construct new Water Tank in the

Mayslick Area $1,400,000 Project Initiated

Robertson Buffalo Trail Water Association - Replace approx 3

miles of existing water line $400,000.00 Project Initiated

Bracken City of Augusta - clean two lagoons $80,000 Project Initiated

Robertson Buffalo Trail Water Association - Upgrade lines from

Sardis to Mt. Olivet $365,000.00 Project Initiated

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Mason Buffalo Trail Water Association - Upgrade lines in

Sardis $150,000 Project Initiated

Fleming Fleming County Water Association - construct new

water line around bypass $501,000.00 Project Initiated

Lewis Quincy Water District - Replace approx 15,000 ft of

line from Bentleyville to Quincy. $430,000 Project Initiated

Fleming City of Flemingsburg - Sewer line extension out new

bypass area $525,000.00 Project Initiated

Robertson City of Mt. Olivet - WWTP upgrades $2,065,000 Project Initiated

Bracken City of Augusta - Reline sewer along 2nd street $150,000.00 Project Initiated

Lewis Vanceburg Electric Plant Board - Replace four

package plants with one 350,000 gpd plant $1,386,500.00 Project Initiated

Fleming City of Flemingsburg - sewer line replacement in $210,000 Project Initiated

Mason Maysville Utility Commission - Design and construct

waste dump facility for septic haulers $100,000.00 Project Initiated

Lewis

This project will replace approximately 27,000' of 6" AC transmission water line along KY 10 from Quincy area to Old County Ln (N) and from Quicy to the Old

County Ln(N). The transmission line will be upgraded to 8" PVC line.

$600,000 Project Initiated

Fleming Replace approximately 2,000 LF of dilapidated water line and appurtances from Rucker Street to WWTP.

$215,000.00 Project Initiated

Mason Upgrade lines on KY 596 (Happy Ridge) from 3" PVC to 6" PVC.

$205,000 Project Initiated

C. D. DISASTER MITIGATION

The Buffalo Trace Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update has been submitted and

approved by FEMA. The Plan is available for review.

The Launch of the Kentucky Agricultural Development Information System (KADIS)

website is a new and great resource for economic growth and disaster planning. During

times of disaster, agricultural resources can be located easily across the county, region, or

state, by searching the online map and data found on the KADIS website. This interactive

site can locate necessary resources in other areas of the state that may be crucial to an

area hit with disaster. The KADIS website can be found at http://kadisonline.org.

D. IV. ECONOMIC CLUSTER ANALYSIS DISASTER MITIGATION

IV. V. ACTION PLAN

No Changes.

V. VI. STRATEGIC PROJECTS

The Bracken County Regional Sewer Project is currently in planning phases.

The proposed project will replace a 40+ yr. old Treatment Plant owned by the City of


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Brooksville, a 35+ yr. old treatment plant owned by the City of Augusta and merge the 2

systems into one Regional System with a new Treatment Plant. The will serve the

Bracken County Industrial Park, and the largest employer in the region – Clopay in

Augusta, Kentucky. This project is a vital infrastructure project for Bracken County.

Projects listed in the 2012 Strategic Projects are still being developed and we will

continue to work with local officials to pursue the funding development of critical

projects.

VI. VII. PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1. Number of jobs created

Approximately 260 jobs have been created since the 2012 CEDS.

2. Number and types of investment

Twelve (12) companies invested approximately $68,734,000 to perform expansions.

3. Number of Jobs retained

98 reported Jobs were retained in January 2012 through June 2013 in the region.

4. Amount of Private Sector Investment

All of the above mentioned private sector funding provided $68,118,400.

5. Changes in the Economic Environment

Numerous Economic Tables/Graphs/Data have been updated. See section III updates.

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