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2016 UPDATE
September 21, 2016
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 .......................................... 5 III. SWOT ANALYSIS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ................................................................. 7
A. Economic Background of the Region .................................................................. 7 1. ECONOMY ........................................................................................................ 7 2. POPULATION ................................................................................................. 11 3. GEOGRAPHY .................................................................................................. 11 4. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ................................................................... 12 5. TRANSPORTATION ....................................................................................... 18 6. NATURAL RESOURCES ............................................................................... 29 7. TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................... 29 8. INDUSTRIAL PARKS ..................................................................................... 29 9. PLANNING AND ZONING ............................................................................ 29 10. INFRASTRUCTURE ................................................................................... 29 11. EDUCATION ............................................................................................... 29 12. PUBLIC PROTECTION............................................................................... 30
IV. V. ACTION PLAN ............................................................................................................ 32 V. VI. STRATEGIC PROJECTS ......................................................................................... 32 VI. VII. PERFORMANCE MEASURES ............................................................................... 32
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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 1
BTADD CEDS Committee 2012 – Updated 2016
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 Chet Smith 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
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Robertson James Myron Thomas Private Business
B. AREA ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNANCE 2016 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 •
2016 County Quick Facts
• Mason County has the largest total population; Robertson County has the smallest. • Mason County has the largest overall Black population in the region with 8.60%. • The Hispanic has been slowly increasing. The highest percentage in the region is in
Bracken County at 7.23% • Mason County has the highest percentage of Asians, with 0.18%; however, Bracken
and Robertson County has 0.0% • There are 8,798 individuals in the Buffalo Trace ADD region who are over the age of
65. The elderly population is the highest in Mason County (2,664) and lowest in Robertson County (482).
• Lewis County has the highest concentration of low-income residents with 33.22% of the county population.
• Lewis County has the highest number of disabilities tallied 5 years old and over (29.11%).
2016 Updates Bracken County, Fleming County, Lewis County, Mason County, Robertson County
Municipal classification was updated with HB 331 that took effect on January 1, 2015 Bracken
Augusta (Home Rule Class 4th Class City) Brooksville (Home Rule Class 5th Class City) Germantown (Home Rule Class 6th Class City) Fleming
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Ewing (Home Rule Class 6th Class City) Flemingsburg (Home Rule Class 4th Class City) Lewis Vanceburg (Home Rule Class 4th Class City) Concord (Home Rule Class 6th Class City) Mason Dover (Home Rule Class 6th Class City) Maysville (Home Run Class 3rd Class City) Sardis (Home Rule Class 6th Class City) Robertson Mt. Olivet (Home Rule Class 5th Class City)
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.
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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 & 2016 Update
1990 2000 2010 % Change in 10 Years
% of Change in past 20 years
2015 Estimates
Bracken 7,766 8,279 8,488 2.52 9.30 8,321 Fleming 12,292 13,792 14,348 4.03 16.73 14,637 Lew is 13,029 14,092 13,870 -1.58 6.45 13,682 Mason 16,666 16,800 17,490 4.11 4.94 17,099 Robertson 2124 2,266 2,282 0.71 7.44 2,138 BTAAD 51,877 55,229 56,478 2.26 8.87 55,877
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 & 2016 Update
1990 2000 2010 % Change in 10 Years 2015 Estimates
Bracken 25,681 34,823 38,481 10.50 40,194
Fleming 23,502 27,990 31,236 11.6 33.392
Lew is 20,581 22,208 28,376 27.77 27,707
Mason 26,852 30,195 40,523 34.2 39,783
Robertson 25,775 30,581 27,254 -10.88 30,479
Kentucky 23,399 35,150 40,089 14 43,342 Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates by County and Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics
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2016 Update Largest Manufacturing Employers in the Region
A list of the 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
Largest 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 370 2016 Green Tokai Co Ltd Maysville Mason 250 2015
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Inc Maysville Mason 300 2015
H L Spurlock Power Station Maysville Mason 221 2016 Carmeuse Lime Maysville Mason 161 2016
Crounse Corporation Maysville Mason 160 2015 Power Transmission Solutions Maysville Mason 115 2015
Superior Composits LLC Vanceburg Lewis 150 2016 International Paper Maysville Mason 125 2015
Stober Drives Inc Maysville Mason 125 2016 A Raymond Tinnerman Flemingsburg Fleming 100 2016
Coroplast Inc Vanceburg Lewis 90 2016 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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2016 Update - 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 of update was through December 2014.
Appendix 14
New and Expanded Business
NEW AND EXPANDING BUSINESSES
January 2012 - June 2015
County City Company Investment Jobs Retained
Jobs Created Date
Fleming Flemingsburg A Raymond Tinnerman $ 1,450,000 24 0 2013 Mason Maysville Glenro, INC. $ 684,000 2012 Mason Maysville Stober $ 1,500,000 2012 Mason Maysville Carlson Software $ 1,500,000 5 5 2012 Mason Maysville Stober $ 700,000 2013 Fleming Flemingsburg A Raymond Tinnerman $ 1,450,000 24 24 2014 Mason Maysville JT Thorpe $ 1,469,000 75 100 2014 Fleming Flemingsburg Ridley, Inc. $ 7,000,000 10 10 2014
Appendix 13
Business Closures/Mass Layoffs Business Closures and Lay Offs : January 2012 – December 2016
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
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Mason Maysville Carlson Software 5 2012 Mason Maysville Federal Mogul Corp 115 2016
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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
% of Total Farm
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/
2016 UNEMPLOYMENT RATES UPDATE
Unemployment rates for 2015 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 2015.
Area Name Civilian Labor Force
Number Employed
Number Unemployed
Unemployment Rate
Bracken County 3,686 3,449 237 6.4% Fleming County 6,186 5,798 388 6.3% Lewis County 5,029 4,598 431 8.6% Mason County 7,446 6,993 453 6.1% Robertson County 794 742 52 6.5% Kentucky 3,441,141 2,015,189 130,968 6.1% United States 157,130,000 148,834,000 8,296,000 5.3%
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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 TENCO Workforce Development Board
Board Members & Business Represented
By Area Development District
Buffalo Trace ADD George Jump Clopay Plastic Products Company
Diana Kennedy Meadowview Regional Medical Center
Lori Ulrich Fleming-Mason Energy
Kay Moss Stober Drives, Inc.
Jerry Ugrin Primary Plus
FIVCO ADD Jamie Rucker Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 248
Brent Sturgill Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Chet Smith Marathon Petroleum Company
Kevin Libby Ironworker Local 769
Jacqueline Korengel Kentucky Adult Education
Kevin Howard INKYOH Regional Council of Carpenters
Gateway ADD Dr. Dan Connell Morehead State University
Jason Slone KY Career Center - Morehead
Scott Keller Cooper Standard Automotive
Jerry Bothman SRG Global Morehead
Alex Conrad, CPA, CPC Sterling Health Solutions
John Will Stacy Morehead State University
Jennifer Carpenter CTI Foods
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Appendix 31 - 2016 Update
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5. TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Committee – Updated 2016
Regional Transportation Committee - Updated 2015 Name Organization Committee Representation Anthony Ruckel Lewis county Fiscal Court County Government Kevin Doyle Maysville Fire Fire Vicki Steigleder Mason Co Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce David Cartmell City of Maysville City Government Vacant Lewis County Emergency Mgt. 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 George Larger 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 Matt Wallingford 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 – 2016 Highway Plan
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Appendix 36
FLEMING COUNTY – 2016 Highway Plan
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Appendix 37
Lewis County – 2016 Highway Plan
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Appendix 38
MASON COUNTY – 2016 Highway Plan
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Appendix 39
ROBERTSON COUNTY - 2016 Highway Plan
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2016 Update The following projects are included in the Recommended 2016 “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 SAFETY(P) IMPROVE SAFETY ALONG KY 2228 FROM KY 9 TO KY 8 KY-1159
BRACKEN FERRY OPERATION(P) OPERATION OF AUGUSTA FERRY FOR FY 2017. KY 8 BRACKEN FERRY OPERATION(P) OPERATION OF AUGUSTA FERRY FOR FY 2018. KY 8 BRACKEN FERRY OPERATION(P) OPERATION OF AUGUSTA FERRY FOR FY 2019. KY 8 BRACKEN FERRY OPERATION(P) OPERATION OF AUGUSTA FERRY FOR FY 2020. KY 8 BRACKEN FERRY OPERATION(P) OPERATION OF AUGUSTA FERRY FOR FY 2021. KY 8 BRACKEN FERRY OPERATION(P) OPERATION OF AUGUSTA FERRY FOR FY 2022. KY 8 BRACKEN RECONSTRUCTION(0) ADD TURN LANES ON KY 9 AT KY 875 MT. ZION ROAD KY-9
BRACKEN SAFETY(P) IMPROVEMENTS TO KY 19 FROM KY 165 TO KY 10 TO IMPROVE SIGHT DISTANCE AND CURVE ISSUE
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 BRIDGE REHAB(P) RESTORATION OF GRANGE CITY COVERED BRIDGE LOCATED ON KY-111 BETWEEN FLEMINGSBURG AND GRANGE CITY KY 111
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 MINOR WIDINING (O) UPGRADE< WIDEN< AND PROVIDE SPOT IMPROVEMENTS ON KY_165 TO IMPROVE SAFETY FROM KY-32 TO US-62 KY-57
FLEMING DESIGN ENGINEERING(O)
CORRECT GEOMETRIC AND WIDTH DEFICIENCIES BEGINNING AT SLEEPY RUN BRIDGE EXTENDING TO 0.5 MILES SOUTH OF THE LEWIS COUNTY LINETO IMPROVE OVERALL FLOW OF TRAFFIC
KY 57
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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
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 SAFETY(P) CONSTRUCT LEFT TURN LANES ON KY-11 AT ROSS DRIVE, TAYLOR MILL AND THE INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD. KY 11
FLEMING SAFETY(P)
IMPROVE ACESS AND RESPONSE TIME FOR THE FLEMINGSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE BYPASS AT MY 11.574 KY-11
FLEMING SAFETY(P) SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND PAVEMENT REHAB EAST OF FLEMINGSBURG BYPASS TO KY 156 KY-32
LEWIS ROWAN RECONSTRUCTION(O)
RECONSTRUCTION FOR KY-59 IN VANCEBURG TO JUNCTION OF KY-344
KY 59
LEWIS SAFETY (P) RECONSTRUCT THE INTERSECTION OF KY 10 AND KY 1306 KY 10
LEWIS FLEMING 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 NEW ROUTE(O) RECONSTRUCT KY-8 FROM KY-8C IN GARRISON TO SCAFFOLD LICK ROAD
KY-8
LEWIS GREENUP 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
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LEWIS 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
LEWIS PREFINANCE CONVRSN(O) RECONSTRUCT KY-8 FROM KY-8C IN GARRISON TO SCAFFOLD LICK ROAD ADITIONAL FUNDS KY-8
LEWIS RECONSTRUCTION RECONSTRUCT KY-57 FROM KY-9 TO FLEMING COUNTY LINE KY-57
LEWIS RECONSTRUCTION RECONSTRUCT KY-57 FROM KY-9 TO FLEMING COUNTY LINE ADDITIONAL FUNDS KY-57
LEWIS RECONSTRUCTION RECONSTRUCT FROM KY 59 FROM KY 9 IN VANCEBURG TO JUNCTION OF KY 344 KY-59
MASON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P)
REPLACE BRIDGE ON KY 3056 OVERSOUTH FORK LAWRENCE CREEK KY 3056
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 NEW INTERCHANGE
ADDITION OF AN INTERCHANGE ON HEATHREW FRENCH HENERY SOUTHERN LOOP US-68
MASON RECONSTRUCTION
RECONSTRUCT US 62 GOING TOWARDS SARDIS BETWEEN KY 324 AAND SARDIS US-62
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MASON BRIDGE REPAIR(P) REPAIR BRIDGE ON US 68 OVER LAWRENCE CREEK US-68
MASON SAFETY CONSTRUCT RIGHT HAND TURN LANES INTO CLARKSON SHERMAN ROAD KY-9
MASON LIGHTING INSTALL LIGHTING ON SIMON KENTON BRIDGE OVER RIVER US-62
MASON MAJOR WIDEN WIDEN 9/AA HIGHWAY TO 4 LANES FROM KY 435 TO KY 2370 IN BRACKEN COUTNY KY-9
MASON MAJOR WIDEN WIDEN 9/AA HIGHWAY TO 4 LANES FROM KY 1449 TO KY 11 KY-9
MASON SAFETY
INPROVE SAFETYBY ADDING LEFT AND RIGHT TURN LANES FOR EXIT ALONG KY 11 KY-11
MASON BRIDGE REPAIR(P) REPLACE BRIDHE ON DAVIS LANE CR-1124
MASON BRIDGE REPAIR(P) REPLACE BRIDHE ON KENNEDY CREEK ROAD CR-1124
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
ROBERTSON SAFETY(P) IMPROVE SAFETY BY RESONSTRUCTING THE CURVE ON KY 165
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6. NATURAL RESOURCES
No Changes since 2012 Plan.
7. TECHNOLOGY
No Changes since 2012 Plan.
8. INDUSTRIAL PARKS
No Changes since 2012 Plan.
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. The Robertson County Comprehensive Plan Update is completed and available at the County Judge Executive 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 2016 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 2016 Data from Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics
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12. PUBLIC PROTECTION No Changes.
B. OTHER PLANS AND STRATEGIES Changes and Updates: 1. The Regional Transportation Concept Plan has been updated as of June 2015, 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 2016 - Update from 2012 List
County Project Project total Project Status
Lewis City of Vanceburg - Sidewalk Improvements $250,000 Project Funded Mason City of Maysville - Sidewalk and Depot $795,000 Project Funded
Fleming City of Flemingsburg – Sidewalk Improvements $415,000 Project Funded
All 5 Counties
Homeland Security Grants Awards in 2016 and Administration of 2015 Awarded – Applications for
VFD’s, Law Enforcement, City/County, etc. (estimated application submittals $850,000)
$513,590 Project Funded
Lewis City of Vanceburg Water Tank Renovations $350,000 Project Initiated
Fleming Western Fleming Water District – Replacement of AC Water Line
$2,080,000 Project Initiated
Fleming City of Flemingsburg Self Help CDBG Crestview Trailer water line
$245,000 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
$12,397,000.00 Project Initiated
Mason Trail Installation in cooperation with Technical College
$80,000 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
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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 All 5
counties CMRS Grants for 911 Improvements – Application
submittals estimated at $440,000 $110,000 Project Funded
Lewis Lewis County Sheriff Office – LEPP Grant for New Vests
$5,280 Project Funded
Fleming Fleming County Sheriff – New Cruisers $72,298 Project Funded Robertson Robertson County Sheriff – New Cruiser $35,593 Project Funded Fleming Wood Chipper for Utility $40,000 Project Initiated
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
$60,000 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
Lewis City of Vanceburg COPS Hiring Grant $139,086 Project Funded Fleming City of Flemingsburg COPS Hiring $125,008 Project Initiated Fleming Fleming Fiscal Court Park Lake Mtn Preserve
Property Acquisition $100,000 Project Funded
Fleming City of Ewing Depot Improvements $200,000 Project Funded Lewis Lewis County Fiscal Court FEMA Buyout Program $558,000 Project Funded
Fleming Fleming County Fiscal Court FEMA Buyout Program $772,000 Project Funded Bracken Bracken County Fiscal Court – Construction of
Equestrian Trails at Industrial Park $84,500 Project Funded
Bracken Bracken County Fiscal Court – Trailhead Facilities $150,000 Project Funded Mason City of Maysville Water Tank Construction at
Industrial Park $1,958,000 Project Funded
Mason City of Maysville Recreational Trails at Industrial Park
$186,00 Project Initiated
Fleming Fleming County Fiscal Court Recreational Trails at Industrial Park
$243,552 Project Initiated
Lewis Lewis County Fiscal Court Recreational Trails at Industrial Park
$200,000 Project Initiated
All 5 Counties
Crumb Rubber Grants – Applications submitted by City and County governments
$13,865 Project Funded
Lewis Lewis County Fiscal Court Construction of New Shooting Range Phase II
$27,134 Project Funded
Mason City of Maysville Splash Pad for Park $50,000 Project Initiated Fleming City of Flemingsburg Reservoir Improvements to
trails and facilities $150,000 Project Initiated
Lewis Lewis County Fiscal Court Playground Equipment Purchase for Industrial Parkground
$25,000 Project Initiated
Lewis Garrison Quincy Water – New Well $831,000 Project Funded Lewis Lewis County Fiscal Court KBEMS Ambulance
Equipment $7,725 Project Initiated
Lewis, Fleming
Greater Fleming Regional Water New Well Construction
$600,000 Project Initiated
Mason Mason County Fiscal Court EPIC system $5,995 Project Funded Lewis Lewis County Fiscal Court EM grant - CAD upgrade
and generator for 911 $5,607 Project Funded
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Mason City of Maysville CSO Phase III $4,000,000 Project Funded Robertson Robertson County Jailer Van Purchase $50,000 Project Initiated Robertson City of Mt. Olivet - WWTP upgrades $2,069,000 Project Initiated
Lewis Vanceburg Electric Plant Board – WWTP upgrades $754,437 Project Funded
Mason Sewer Line installation to connect Maysville Mason
County Landfill to WWTP for treatment of leachate $2,515,000 Project Funded
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 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.
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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.