Meramec Regional Planning Commission Implementation Plan Updated November 2013 Goal I: Promote economic development through coordination and cooperation, marketing, information sharing, job development, financial and technical assistance, infrastructure development and quality education. Objective 1: Coordinate and cooperate Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 1 1 Assist entities in coordinating and setting local economic development priorities 2013-2018 MRPC, Local governments and ED entities T/A 2 2 Help establish and provide support for industrial planning and development organizations, and assist these organizations (IDAs and corporations, chambers of commerce, financial institutions, and other business development groups and organizations) with the attraction of new industry as well as the expansion of existing industry. 2013-2018 MRPC, ED entities T/A 3 3 Encourage the use of local initiatives and both public and private funds to assist local business expansion. 2013-2018 MRPC, ED entities T/A 4 4 Identify problems that may hamper local efforts to promote new and assist existing economic development, and facilitate solutions to problems, laws or legislative regulations that may hinder development. Examples: storm water and sewage regulations. 2013-2018 MRPC, Local governments, ED entities, legislators T/A 5 5 Encourage local government officials to coordinate and cooperate with the private sector in addressing and meeting local needs. 2013-2018 MRPC, Local governments, ED entities, private sector T/A 6 6 Promote federal and state public works programs to stimulate economic growth. 2013-2018 MRPC, ED entities Project funding 7 7 Support funding for community economic developers. 2013-2018 MRPC, Local governments, ED entities T/A 8 8 Support entrepreneurship. 2013-2018 MRPC, Local governments, ED entities, SBDC Universities and MO Enterprise T/A and project funding
Objective 2: Offer Financial Assistance Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 9 1 Encourage availability of loans and stimulate additional private investment. 2013-2018 Local banks/MRPC/state and federal funders T/A and RLF funding 10 2 Encourage the use of financial assistance available to expand industries and to ensure the availability of suitable sites and public facilities for such expansion. 2013-2018 ED entities/MRPC T/A and RLF funding 11 3 Support other financial assistance to businesses such as a DED low or no interest loan. 2013-2018 MRPC/ED entities/local banks/DED T/A Objective 3: Help Existing Industry Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 12 1 Encourage the expansion of existing industry. 2013-2018 MRPC/ED entities/local banks/local governments T/A and RLF funding 13 2 Support agricultural research in order to improve and expand the agricultural base of the region. 2013-2018 University Extension/University/ SBDC T/A and project funding 14 3 Explore potential new national and international markets for the region's manufactured and agricultural products, especially timber resources. 2013-2018 ED entities/ manufacturers and ag producers/MRPC State and Federal Agencies T/A and project funding 15 4 Provide workshops and seminars on new and federal regulations affecting businesses. 2013-2018 MRPC/Local governments/ED entities/SBDC Trade Organizations T/A and project funding
Objective 4: Attract New Industry to the Region Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 16 1 Collect and analyze data that promotes the region as an attractive site for new business and place to live. 2013-2018 MRPC/ED entities T/A 17 2 Concentrate efforts to attract new industries which have a longterm growth potential and higher earning potential. 2013-2018 ED entities/local governments T/A 18 3 Utilize national marketing to promote the eight-county Meramec Region. 2013-2018 ED entities T/A and project funding 19 4 Maintain a highly competitive posture in economic development efforts in order to retain and expand existing businesses and attract new businesses. 2013-2018 ED entities T/A and project funding Objective 5: Encourage Job Development Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in of Work 20 1 Promote available economic opportunities for young people in order to retain their talents within the region and encourage young people to return talents to the region. 2013-2018 ED entities Universities / Tech Schools T/A and project funding 21 2 Encourage employment opportunities for both the highly skilled and the relatively unskilled segments of the region's population, and encourage employment opportunities to offset the loss of jobs caused by declining industries. 2013-2018 ED entities T/A and project funding 22 3 Promote the use of business incubators to assist local entrepreneurs in starting new businesses. 2013-2018 MRPC/ED entities T/A and project funding 23 4 Support expansion of higher educational opportunities and existing vocational and technical educational programs to improve the skills of the region's force. 2013-2018 MRPC/local governments/ED education T/A and project funding
Objective 6: Address Infrastructure Needs Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 24 1 Consider existing and potential utility needs, water/ waste water requirements and sold waste management, as well as transportation facilities, in planning for industrial development. 2013-2018 Local governments /MRPC/ED entities Solid Waste Districts T/A and project funding 25 2 Assist communities in obtaining needed infrastructure for existing/new businesses. 2013-2018 MRPC/Local governments/state and federal funders T/A and project funding
Goal II: Promote Tourism/Agritourism through development of a comprehensive plan that will increase Tourism/Agritourism and will include measurable goals. This can be done through coordination and cooperation, resource identification, information sharing, education, marketing, financial and technical assistance, and legislative involvement. Objective 1: Coordination and cooperation Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 35 1 Work with existing resources to promote tourism/agritourism across the region. (Examples: Heritage Tourism, Pulaski County Tourism, Missouri Wine Council, Rural Missouri Magazine, River Hills Traveler, Chambers of Commerce, University of Missouri Extension, FFA, Route 66, and MO2DO.gov) 2013-2018 Tourism/agri-tourism groups/MRPC T/A and project funding Objective 2: Resource Identification Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 36 1 Complete SWOT analysis to determine tourism assets and gaps available in the region. Create an inventory of all marketable items. 2013-2018 MRPC/Tourism and agri-tourism groups T/A and project funding Objective 3: Information Sharing Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in of Work 37 1 Set goals for increasing measurable tourism in the region. 2013-2018 MRPC/Tourism and agri-tourism groups T/A
Objective 4: Education Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 38 1 Promote agriculture education to bridge the rural/urban gap. 2013-2018 Local/state educators 39 2 Improve the quality of tourism/agritourism in the region through training of customer service employees at motels, restaurants, gas stations etc. 2013-2018 Local/state educators; workforce development Objective 5: Marketing Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in of Work 40 1 Establish a tourism/agritourism marketing committee. 2013-2018 Tourism/agri-tourism groups/MRPC T/A and project funding 41 2 Identify synergies within the clusters and work toward “Brand Identification” for the region. 2013-2018 Tourism/agri-tourism groups/MRPC T/A and project funding 42 3 Promote agriculture as a family affair, reconnecting to family roots. 2013-2018 Tourism/agri-tourism groups/MRPC T/A and project funding Objective 6: Financial and Technical Assistance Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in of Work 43 1 Consider a tourism tax and investigate funding resources at federal, state and local levels. 2013-2018 Local governments T/A Objective 7: Legislative Involvement Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 44 1 Be aware of legislative issues that affect tourism/agritourism and disseminate this information to stakeholders. 2013-2018 MRPC T/A
Goal III: Develop human resources and increase human services through improved educational, social and health services, employment opportunities, and assistance to children, elderly, persons with disabilities and those moving toward Objective 1: Improve Health Care and Health Services Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 45 1 Encourage the availability and accessibility of adequate health care services at a reasonable cost and encourage the utilization of both public and private resources to ensure accessibility to comprehensive and integrated health services. 2013-2018 Local Health Dept/health care providers/MRPC T/A and project funding 46 2 Encourage the development of public health programs, including adequate mental health services throughout the region. 2013-2018 Local Health Dept., health care providers/MRPC T/A and project funding 47 3 Encourage consumer and elected official into health care programs. 2013-2018 Health Dept., health care providers, MRPC, consumers 48 4 Encourage the continued development of home health care programs and services. 2013-2018 Health Dept. health care providers MRPC, consumers 49 5 Encourage local school boards to employ trained nurses. 2013-2018 Local Health Dept., health care providers, MRPC, schools 50 6 Encourage recreational and physical fitness programs for all persons in the region, including the very young and the elderly. 2013-2018 Local Health Dept. health care providers, agencies that serve youth/ elderly, MRPC, schools 51 7 Encourage the development of public and private referral groups working with the problems of drug abuse and alcoholism. 2013-2018 Health Dept., health care providers, MRPC, local law enforcement 52 8 Encourage the expansion of the use of licensed paraprofessionals in health and healthrelated social service fields. 2013-2018 Local Health Dept., health care providers 53 9 Support an incentive program to encourage medical doctors to practice in rural areas. 2013-2018 elected officials, state & federal legislators, funders, local health dept. and health care providers T/A 54 10 Encourage the provision of medical assistance to those persons who are unable to afford it. 2013-2018 Local elected officials, state & federal legislators, local health depts. and health care providers T/A
Objective 2: Encourage Employment Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in of Work 55 1 Encourage and support a variety of economic development activities in the region. 2013-2018 MRPC/ED entities T/A and project funding 56 2 Strive to eliminate discrimination in employment opportunities. 2013-2018 Employers/legislators 57 3 Encourage employment opportunities for the elderly. 2013-2018 Agencies serving the elderly/employers/ED entities 58 4 Support vocational rehabilitation programs to provide gainful employment opportunities for all people within the region. 2013-2018 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment entities 59 5 Encourage efforts to provide welfare recipients with employment opportunities rather than financial aid. 2013-2018 Employers/social service agencies/legislators 60 6 Encourage an increase in career programs for including experiences. 2013-2018 Education/Workforce Development/MRPC/ employers Objective 3: Assist the Disabled Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 61 1 Support programs for persons with mental and physical disabilities including education, recreation, and gainful employment. 2013-2018 Agencies serving disabled/education/ employers/MRPC 62 2 Encourage compliance with regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities in federally funded programs in of facility accessibility and nondiscrimination in both public and private facilities. 2013-2018 Agencies serving disabled/local governments 63 3 Increase awareness of problems and needs of persons with mental and physical disabilities. 2013-2018 Agencies serving governments/MRPC
Objective 4: Offer Public Assistance and Promote Self Sufficiency Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 64 1 Encourage programs and personalized assistance that will enable recipients of public assistance to become selfsupporting. 2013-2018 Social service agencies/FSS 65 2 Encourage the establishment of child development centers that enable children of working mothers to have the advantages of supervision and cultural enrichment during their formative years. 2013-2018 Social service agencies/MRPC/state and federal funders 66 3 Encourage the development of programs to help supplement the incomes of families in need of temporary financial assistance. 2013-2018 Funding service agencies 67 4 Encourage lowincome and minority groups to participate in the development of programs and policies that will strengthen their economy and to make it easier for them to attain their educational and cultural goals. 2013-2018 Social service agencies/MCEC 68 5 Encourage the provision of nutritioneducation programs. 2013-2018 Schools/MRCF/MFH 69 6 Encourage transportation programs for persons needing alternative modes of transit (carpools, donated cars, subsidized rides) to and from work. 2013-2018 State and federal funders/local transportation providers/MRPC Objective 5: Coordinate Services Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 70 1 To eliminate duplication & minimize administrative costs, encourage the coordination of activities & the expansion of coordinated efforts. 2013-2018 MRPC/local governments, State and Federal agencies 71 2 Encourage the coordination of the efforts of neighborhood groups, law enforcement agencies, and the health and social welfare agencies. 2013-2018 MRPC, governments, local law enforcement, health and social welfare agencies 72 3 Review and comment on requests for additional federal and programs to meet the identified needs of the people. 2013-2018
Objective 3: Support Law Enforcement Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 96 1 Encourage crime prevention programs, such as neighborhood watch. 2013-2018 MRPC/local law enforcement agencies 97 2 Encourage the consolidation of police, equipment, personnel, administration and detention whenever possible. 2013-2018 MRPC/local governments/law enforcement 98 3 Encourage the consolidation of communications and the implementation of a 911 emergency telephone system and rural addressing. 2013-2018 governments/law enforcement 99 4 Work toward communication system inner-operability for law enforcement and emergency management. 2013-2018 MRPC/local governments/law enforcement 100 5 Research funding opportunities and provide the information to the communities and counties. 2013-2018 MRPC/local governments/law enforcement Objective 4: Support Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials Response Planning Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 101 1 Encourage the improvement and training of fire department personnel by encouraging training for firefighters and other emergency response personnel. 2013-2018 MRPC/local governments MREPC, DHS, SEMA, MERC and DPS 102 2 Encourage the development of rural fire protection districts and/or associations. 2013-2018 Local governments 103 3 Encourage an increase in local efforts in regard to fire prevention and hazardous materials response through the provision of more information to local fire officials on how various fire prevention methods can help save lives and reduce injuries and property loss. 2013-2018 MRPC/local governments MREPC, DPS, MERC and SEMA 104 4 Encourage legislation requiring reimbursement for hazardous materials clean-up, storage and disposal. 2013-2018 MRPC/local governments/law enforcement 105 5 Research funding opportunities and provide and information to the communities and counties. 2013-2018 MRPC/local governments/law enforcement
Goal VII: Increasing housing quality and supply in the region through assessing the need; focusing on programs that increase the number of available housing and improve housing conditions; improving housing planning methods; promoting housing awareness; and addressing regulatory issues. Objective 1: Improve Housing Conditions Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 116 1 Promote the development and implementation of policies, procedures and the mechanisms necessary to coordinate local, state and federal housing policies, consistent with Fair Housing (EHO) HUD Goal. 2013-2018 MRPC/PHA 117 2 Coordinate with the activities and programs of existing housing agencies in the region to eliminate duplication of effort and gaps in services. 2013-2018 MRPC/PHA 118 3 Encourage the elimination of housing shortages, especially in LMI populations, to accommodate the anticipated increase in the region’s population, where needed. 2013-2018 MRPC/PHA/state and federal funders 119 4 Promote improvements to the region's housing quality, including owner occupied, rentals and units through the use of redevelopment, conservation and rehabilitation programs. 2013-2018 MRPC/PHA/state and federal funders 120 5 Promote safe, sanitary and affordable living environments for everyone. Increase awareness of availability of public housing and rental subsidy programs for persons with disabilities and elderly people, if needed. 2013-2018 MRPC/PHA/state and federal funders 121 6 Encourage new water and sewer systems and the upgrading of old systems to state requirements. 2013-2018 MRPC/state and federal funders 122 7 Encourage the provision of financial assistance on LMI owner-occupied housing for complying with a code enforcement program. 2013-2018 State and federal funders/ local governments
Objective 2: Improve Housing Planning Methods Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in of Work 123 1 Encourage periodic needs assessments to determine the housing and infrastructure needs. 2013-2018 MRPC 124 2 Evaluate programs and activities to determine whether housing needs and objectives are being met. 2013-2018 MRPC/local governments 125 3 Encourage the orderly extension of community facilities and services based upon local capital improvement plans, as determined by the needs assessment. 2013-2018 MRPC/local governments 126 4 Support and provide for public housing agencies or authorities. 2013-2018 and federal legislators and funders Objective 3: Promote Housing Awareness Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 127 1 Provide housing information to interested housing consumers, to private developers and non-profit corporations in their efforts to provide housing within the region. 2013-2018 MRPC/state and federal funders/211 128 2 Inform and assist governments to adjust and use building codes and effective zoning ordinances. 2013-2018 MRPC/PHA Objective 4: Promote Programs and Monitor Regulations Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in of Work 129 1 Support the state, federal and private programs that make lowinterest home improvement and rehabilitation loans and grants and infrastructure loans and grants. 2013-2018 Local Government 130 2 Encourage that no person is denied access to a housing unit of his choice on the basis of race, color, religion, origin, sex, age, disability, lifestyle, family status or income. 2013-2018 Local Government / PHA
Goal IX: To the region’s infrastructure to serve the current and future needs of its citizens, businesses and industry. Objective 1: Assess Infrastructure and Options for Improvement Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 140 1 Conduct planning sessions/needs assessments to identify/prioritize needs. 2013-2018 MRPC/local governments 141 2 Assist member communities in accessing funding through assistance. 2013-2018 MRPC/local governments Objective 2: Build/Improve Infrastructure Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 142 1 Provide grant administration/project management for member governments. 2013-2018 MRPC 143 2 Assist with the development of water/sewer districts in the region. 2013-2018 MRPC 144 3 Promote broadband internet/DSL, in communities. 2013-2018 MRPC Objective 3: Provide and Information Number Item Number Project/Program Proposed Timeframe Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 145 1 Provide member governments with current information about available funding. 2013-2018 MRPC 146 2 Provide workshops and seminars on state and federal funding sources. 2013-2018 MRPC 147 3 Monitor regulations and legislation and keep communities informed. 2013-2018 MRPC
Dent County Goal Project/Program Proposed Implementation Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 1 Improve broadband accessibility 2013-2018 MRPC, local government, state, federal TA, Infrastructure funding 1 Improve opportunities for education, including: vocational/technical and higher education 2013-2018 Local organizations, local government, state, federal 1 Assess and market local workforce and business climate 2013-2018 government, state government 2 Development and marketing of area as a tourist destination vs. just a pass-through 2013-2018 organizations, local government 3 Expand number of medical service providers and available services 2013-2018 Local organizations, local government, state, federal 4 Development or reorganization of county fairground facility 2013-2018 Local organizations, local government 4 Development or reorganization of community recreational center 2013-2018 Local organizations, local government 4 Development of opportunities for physical activity 2013-2018 Local organizations, local government 5 Expand capacity for county jail 2013-2018 government 6 Public transportation 2013-2018 Local government, MRPC, state government 6 Pursue improved access to I-44 (e.g. extension of 72 to I-44, etc.) 2013-2018 MRPC, government, state, federal 6 Improve/upgrade/replace transportation infrastructure using innovative funding options not tied to traditional diminishing funding sources 2013-2018 MRPC, local government, state, federal TA, Infrastructure funding 7 Development of housing alternatives for the elderly 2013-2018 Local organizations, local government, state, federal 8 Expand recycling programs 2013-2018 Local government, MRPC, local organizations
Gasconade County Goal Project/Program Proposed Implementation Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in of Work 1 Obtain more workers 2007-2012 Local organizations, local government, MRPC TA 1 Address declining sales tax revenue 2007-2012 Local organizations, local government, MRPC TA, Infrastructure funding 1 More industrial sites 2007-2012 organizations, local government, MRPC TA, Infrastructure funding 2 Attract young doctors 2007-2012 Local organizations, local government 2 New jail 2007-2012 Local government 2 Leadership development 2007-2012 Local organizations, local government, MRPC TA 8 Better access to funding for public projects 2007-2012 MRPC, local, state, federal TA Maries County Goal Project/Program Proposed Implementation Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in of Work 1 Decrease regulations on retail businesses 2007-2012 Local government 1 Attract new and assist existing businesses 2013-2018 Local organizations, local government, MRPC TA, Infrastructure funding 1 *City of Vienna – Develop Industrial Park; including roadway improvements to Hwy V, electric and lighting 2013-2018 Local government, MRPC, MoDOT 5 Improvements to Hwys 63, 42, 68 and 28 2013-2018 Local government, MRPC, MoDOT 2 *City of Vienna - Efforts to keep graduates in area 2013-2018 Local government 8 *City of Vienna - Curb and guttering of streets 2013-2018 Local government, MRPC, state In process 8 *City of Vienna - Sidewalk improvements 2013-2018 Local government, MRPC, state
Maries County Continued Goal Project/Program Proposed Implementation Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 8 *City of Vienna – Complete sewer upgrades to sewer system to comply with new DNR regulations 2013-2018 Local government, MRPC, state 8 *City of Vienna – Improve street lighting 2013-2018 Local government, MRPC, state 8 *City of Vienna - Improve appearance of courthouse square 2013-2018 Local government, local organizations 3 *City of Vienna - Recycling facilities 2007-2012 government, MRPC, Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management Dist., state Osage County Goal Project/Program Proposed Implementation Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 1 Develop local Chamber 2007-2012 Local government, private businesses 2 Improved ambulance service 2007-2012 Local government 3 Waste disposal mechanism 2007-2012 Local government 4 Involvement in state/regional organizations 2007-2012 Local government, MRPC 4 City/county leaders to meet regularly 2007-2012 government, MRPC
Phelps County Goal Project/Program Proposed Implementation Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in of Work 1 Convention/banquet center 2013-2018 Local organizations, local government, MRPC TA, Infrastructure funding 1 Encourage/support Ft. Wood Research Complex 2013-2018 organizations, local government, MRPC, state government, university 1 Hwy 63 Bypass and 5th Interchange 2013-2018 MRPC, local government, state, federal 1 I-44 Road connection from Hwy V to Hwy 63 2013-2018 MRPC, local government, state, federal 1 Support the development of the MS&T Innovation Research Park 2013-2018 Local organizations, local government, MRPC, state government, university 1 Work to extend Highway 72 to Interstate 44 2013-2018 MRPC, local government, state, federal 1 Support the development of small business incubator at the HyPoint Industrial Park 2013-2018 MRPC, local government, state, federal 1 Develop the HyPoint Industrial Park by adding infrastructure to improve required land 2013-2018 MRPC, local government, state, federal Infrastructure funding 1 Develop the Meade property for an industrial park 2013-2018 MRPC, local government, state, federal Infrastructure funding 1 Marketing of National Airport, Industrial and Technology Research Park 2013-2018 Local government, MRPC, State, EDA, RREC EDA grant received 2 County-wide pickup 2013-2018 government, MRPC 3 Emergency preparedness training/system 2013-2018 government 4 More animal control 2013-2018 Local government 5 Public transportation 2013-2018 Local government, MRPC, state government
Pulaski County Goal Project/Program Proposed Implementation Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in Scope of Work 1 Need venture capitalists 2007-2012 Local organizations, local government 1 Need industrial incentives 2007-2012 Local organizations, local government 1 Need to improve first impressions 2007-2012 Local organizations, local government 1 Need to diversity economy 2007-2012 MRPC, local, federal TA 1 Need more commercial 2007-2012 Local organizations, local government 8 Need more fire hydrants 2007-2012 MRPC, government, state, federal TA 5 **Improve/maintain local roads 2007-2012 Local government, MRPC ** Need per Chamber of Commerce survey per Daily Guide 12/19/07 Washington County Goal Project/Program Proposed Implementation Responsible Parties/Groups # of Potential Jobs Assistance Needed from EDD/EDA Included in of Work 1 Potosi – Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade 2013-2018 MRPC, local government, state, federal Infrastructure funding 1 Potosi – Natural Gas Expansion 2013-2018 MRPC, local government, state, federal Infrastructure funding 2 Need to keep kids in school 2013-2018 Schools, local government 6 Potosi – Sidewalk Improvements 2013-2018 MRPC, local government, state, federal 6 Need building sites 2007-2012 Local organizations, local government, MRPC TA, Infrastructure funding