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To develop and implement strategies that:Attract and retain businessRevitalize communities and neighborhoodsEnsure quality housingFoster responsible growth

DECD Mission

• General Economic and Community Development:• Municipal Development Program (MDP)• Urban Act• Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP)• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

• Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD):• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Site Assessment Program• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Statewide Revolving Loan Fund • Special Contaminated Property Remediation and Insurance Fund (SCPRIF)• Abandoned Brownfield Cleanup (ABC) Program• Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program

ORD Funding Programs

Regional Economic Development

Municipal Development Program (MDP)• Statutory Authority: Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) § 32-220 through

32-234, Manufacturing Assistance Act of 1990, Chapter 588 l; CGS § 8-186 through 8-200, Municipal Development Projects, Chapter 132

• Purpose of the MDP:� promote and stimulate responsible economic and community development� major focus on large-scale capital and industrial projects

• Examples of geographic areas include the following municipalities: Bristol, Torrington, and Naugatuck

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)A CEDS is a five-year regional economic development planning document that United States Economic Development Administration (USEDA) requires as a prerequisite for eligible applicants to receive funding under the Public Works, Economic Adjustment and Global Climate Change Mitigation programs.

Regional Economic Development

• OBRD is the lead agency (one stop) for financial and technical assistance

• OBRD’s objective is to return brownfield properties to productive use

• Promote responsible growth principles• Strengthen public-private partnerships by

providing solutions, timely resources, and expertise

Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD)

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EPA Site Assessment GrantsSites recommended by municipalities

• Investigation prior to cleanup and reuse

• Total Funding - $400,000• Remaining available funds:

� Hazardous - $65,000 � Petroleum - $86,000

EPA Revolving Loan FundLoans/Grants to municipalities and businesses

• Remediation• Total Funding - $1.8 M• Remaining available funds:

� Hazardous - $785,000 � Petroleum - $35,000

OBRD Funding Programs

Special Contaminated Properties Remediation and Insurance Fund (SCPRIF) – $500,527

• Short-term loans• Municipalities, businesses, individuals• Investigation, remediation, demolition

OBRD Funding Programs

OBRD Funding ProgramsTargeted Brownfield Development Loan Program – $2.5M

• New targeted statewide brownfield redevelopment loan program

• Loans to assist municipalities, non-profits and companies in returning brownfield sites to productive use

• Proceeds from loans to assist additional sites• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

OBRD: Success Story

Harbor Point - StamfordBefore After

Brownfield Site, before redevelopment Brass Mill Center, after redevelopment

OBRD: Success Story Brass Mill Redevelopment - Waterbury

OBRD: Success Story

Axton Cross Brownfield Pilot - Shelton

• Public Act 10-158 creates the Office of the Permit Ombudsman within DECD.

• The mission of the Permit Ombudsman is to expedite the state permit application process (DEP, DOT, DPH) to create jobs in Connecticut.

• Qualifying Projects: create jobs, clean-up brownfileds, responsible growth, TOD and green technology.

• Hotline: (860) 270-8248

Permit Ombudsman Office

Permit ExpeditingReed Putnam - Norwalk

Before After

• $2 million federal award to DECD• Main goal - to enable livable station communities along the New

Haven Hartford Springfield rail line.• This phase - TOD related activities around station areas in downtown

Meriden and New Haven.• Meriden:

� Zoning regulations for TOD district. � Land acquisition to enable affordable housing and

TOD/sustainable uses.• New Haven:

� TOD Master Plan and Implementation Plan for two TOD sites around Union Station area.

� TOD Zoning Code for TOD district encompassing Union and State Street station areas.

Coming AttractionsHUD Challenge Community Planning Grant

• STEAP is administered by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM). DECD manages many community development projects approved by OPM.

• Statutory Reference: C.G.S. Sec. 4-66g funds economic development, community conservation and quality of life projects.

• Eligibility: Towns may receive up to $500,000 per year if:� the population is under 30,000� they are not designated as a distressed municipality or a public investment � the State Plan of Conservation and Development does not portray them as

having an urban center

• Active Projects: 193• Total Amount: $44,590,883

Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP)

The town of Marlborough was awarded two separate Small Town Economic AssistanceProgram (STEAP) grants in the amount of $500,000 in 2006 and $400,000 in 2008 for a streetscape project that included the design of sidewalks and streetscape enhancements. Lighting, landscaping and benches further beautified the town center allowing Marlborough to become a viable historic, cultural and economic

center.

Before After

STEAP: Success Story

DECD - ORD Contacts

Peter Simmons•Community Development Administrator

•(860) 270-8141

Sheila Hummel•Community Development Manager

•(860) 270-8105

Maya LoewenbergPermit Ombudsman

(860) 270-8155

Cowlis AndrewsCommunity Development Specialist

(860) 270-8125

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