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CSRA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
2123 WRIGHTSBORO ROAD · AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30904-0800
P_ 0_ BOX 2800 · AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30914-2800
(706) 737-1823 · FAX (706) 737,1459
January 22, 1997
Mr. Larry E. Sconyers
Mayor
Augusta-Richmond County
530 Greene Street
Augusta, GA 30911
Dear Mayor Sconyers:
I would like to provide you with a copy of the application submitted to the Economic
Development Administration for the Business Incubator to be built adjacent to the Augusta
Technical Institute campus. Please see me should you have any questions.
Thanks for your hard work on this project! We appreciate it.
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David JenkinS
Director of Economic Development
Attachment
Burke · Columbia · Emanuel · Glascock · Hancock · Jefferson · Jenkins · Johnson
Lincoln · McDuffie · Richmond · Screven · Taliaferro · Warren · Washington · Wilkes
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L-\RRY E. SCOl\TIRS
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January 21, 1997
Mr. Gilbert Patterson
Georgia Economic Development Representative
Atlanta Regional Office
Economic Development Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Suite 1820
401 West Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30308-3510
Dear Mr. Patterson:
Attached is an original and three (3) copies of an application for funding
$1,000,000 of Economic Development Administration funds. These funds will be
used to construct an 18,000 square foot business incubator building on a three
acre site in Augusta-Richmond County. The proposed project, estimated at
a total cost of $1,500,000, is being submitted under the criteria established
for the fiscal year 1997 Title IX Defense Adjustment Program.
The application has been assembled according to the instructions of your
office. Should you have any questions regarding this application, please
contact either myself or Tim F. Maund (706/737-1823).
Sincerely,
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530 GREENE STREET · AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30911 · 706/821-1831 · FA-x 706/821-1838
APPLICATION FOR
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION:
Application
. Construction
[J Non-Construction
5. APPLlCANr lNFORMA nON
Legal Name Augusta/Richmond County Commission/Council
Preapplication
[J Construction
[J Non-Construction
Address (give only, county, state. and zip code):
630 Greene Street
Augusta, Georgia 30911
Richmond County
6. EMPLOYER lDENTIF1CA nON NUMBER (EiN):
[I][!] - [}][I][QEJ[I][}D]
8. TYPE OF APPLlCA nON
129 New
o Constt\lction 0 Revision
If Revision, enter appropriate lettens) in box(es) D D
A. Increase A ward B. Decrease A ward
D. Decrease Duration Other (specify):
C. Increase Duration
10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER
UJUJ-UJillJ[2]
TITLE: Defense Conversion Assistance
12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (Cities, Counties, Stales, etc.):
City of Augusta-Richmond County and Columbia
County, Georgia
13. PROPOSED PROJECT
2. DATE SUBMITTED
01\-ffi Annroval No. 0348-0043
Application Identifier
NA
3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE Sial. Application Identifier
NA NA
14. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier
NGA 0487
Organization Unit: Mayor's Office
Name and telephone number of person to be contracted on maners involv.
ing this application (give area code)
Tim F. Maund
(706) 737-1828
7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: (enter appropriate leller in box) [E]
A. Slale
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Inter;tate
F. Inlermunicipal
G. Special District
H. Independent School Disl.
I. Stale Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
J. Private University
K. Indian Tribe
L. Individual
M. Profit Organization . .
N. Other(Specify) Consolidated Gov.t
9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY:
U. S. Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration
I I. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANTS PROJECT:
Construction of a business incubator with some space
for support organizations,
14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF:
18. TO 11IE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. ALL DATA IN THIS APPLlCA TlONIPREAPPLlCA TlON ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. 11IE
DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AlITHORlZED BY 11IE GOVERNING BODY OF 11IE APPLICANT AND 11IE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH
THE A IT ACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS A WARDED
a. Type Name of Authorized Representative I b. Title
Larry E. Sconyen Mayor
d. Signature O~th~~~ ()'
. ( ./y A.4 "vd (/tl/1 ._ . ~ ./
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Start Date
I Ending Date
12/31/98
10th
a. Applicant
2/1/97
]5. ESTIMATED FUNDING:
a, F ederaJ
s
b. Applicant S
c. Stale S
d. Local S
e. Other S
f. Program Income S
g. TOTAL S
, b. Project
10th, 11th
16. IS APPLICATION SUBJEcrTO REVIEW BY STAn:
EXECl.ITIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS?
1,100,000 .00
G
TIllS PREAPPUCA nONlAPPLICA nON WAS MADE
A V AlLABLE TO THE STATE EXEClJI1VE ORDER
l2Jn PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON:
400,000 .00
.00
DAn::
11/21/96
.00
b. NO
C PROGRAM NOT COVERED BY E. O. l2Jn
.00
C OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED
BY STATE FOR REVIEW
.00
17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBIT?
.00
1,500,000
C YES
If''Yes'' attach an explanation
. No
c. Telephone Number
(706) 821-1831
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.-liL .-\.PPLIC.~ '\15
Submit an executed .Certification Regarding
Debarment and Suspension; Drug-Free Workplace; 3lld
Lobb:ing. :\11 applicancs ror F~der3.1 assisunce mus,
comply with the requirements under 15 CFR Pan: 26.
regarding governmemwide debarment and suspension
(nonprocuremem) and governmenrwide requiremenrs for
drug-free workplaces and 15 CFR Pan 28, regarding
resrr:ctions on lobbying. Applicants must certify that they
have noc ceen debarred or suspe:ded from receiving any
~;~e of ?::eeral assistance. thac they will ?rovide dr..Jg-free
.",-orkplaces and thac Feder:ll funds have noc been used and
.",ill J.oc be used for lobbying in connection with chis request
for Federal assistance. If nonfederal funds have been used
or are planned co be used for lobbying in connection 'Nim
chis request for Federal assistance. a ."Disclosure or
Lobbying Activities" form must be completed.
I :~pplicam' s ."Certifications Regarding Debarment.
Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-
Free Workplace Requiremenrs and Lobbying" (CD-
511), is attached as Exhibit I. a.
[1 Applicant's ."Disclosure of Lobbying Activities', ii
any, is attached as Exhibit I.b.
This section is not applicable.
2. Provide evidence of compliance with E.O. 12372,
State Singfe Point of Contact (SPOC). RequestS for EDA
a.ssisrance must adhere co the SP~C process established by
the state. GA9612
S<T,r b .09004 -0 . ed' 12/20/96
:u ;'1UID er. ate asSIgn .
. SPOC c1earance/commems islare attached as ExhibiI 2.
[] The Scate does not have a project review process.
3. In-Kind Contributions. Are in-kind contributions
included as pan of the nonfederal share of the project
funding?
[ ] Yes. If yes, explain the narure and the basis on which
they are valued. and attach as E:dUbit 3.
. ?'-io.
~. Other Federal Assistance. Identify any other Federal
.'\.ssiS<aI:ce arx:I the nature thereof received or requested for
:.'1is ?rojecc and provide as Ezr.ibit 4.
Not Applicable
.:; ~';on-profit/For-Profit Organizations
a. Provide a completed ."~ame Check" (CD-346)
: ~~quired only from applicants chat are 9rivate non-profit
Jrgaruzacions. for prorlt fI.r:ns. or individuals: ~OT
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fi~1"'cial i:e~r 15 =:::';'~i: 5.~.
b. P:'o~de 31-';cles of :r:-ccf?Oraccn a.r:d 3y-Laws .?S
E:::hi.b iI 5. b.
c. Provide a curren! ce~-=:c.1te of gc-cd Si::l!:<iing ;':om ::.e
sra.c.e in ... 'bicb. ct:e or g-: \"l T7"';-: c n :s ir:c:: r;: -0 r :;.red ar:ci in w h: c J.
the ~ojea will Ce :.m~!e:::le::.r=-i. i differe::rr (:-equi:d cd:;
frem ~L:c:ar:I:S :ha, 3:: :.cn-:;:rof.!Jrgani::.::.coc.s cr ?r:-;~::
for praf.! fiGls) as 2::.;,iDi: 5. ::.
All sections are not applicable.
6. Provide an e:'Cecmed ~"Employer:s ~onrelOC3lion
Certification". 2::j..ii;ir 6. from all employers ar:.d enrices
oroviding the ~onomic }u.stifkation for ille EDA projec:.
C~~~y. EDA ':n;,i'c2i ~is-.."nce Cal1!lOC be used direc:ly
or in:1i:re::-Jy co a.ssisl e::::pioyers wto cransfe: jobs from 0:':
commuting area 1O ar.ome:.
Not Applicable
7. Are you re::tUesting a gyant rate which '~ilI require 1
waiver of the non-Federal share for chis project?
[J Yes. If yes. provide a narrative of how me appucam
has exhausted its effective ca."ting and borrow..ng
capacity; other factors. if any, which prevent '-.te
appuCJJll from obtaining the required non-Feder3.1
share; and ~ reVe:lues ar.<i expenses projected in the
appuCJJll'S currem fiscal year budget and amch as
Exhihit 7.
. No.
8. Projeas which will primarily or essentially benefit a
single firm or industry (wbich may reasonably t:.e
expected to use 50% or more of the capacity of the ED:\
financed facility) and others when EDA so determines are
subject to EDA's requireme:lt.S on unfair competition and
excess capacity and may require the completion ar:<i
submission of che .";,.1arketing and Capacity Information
Report" (ED-210PB). Does the EDA project ser.-e a
single firm or u:cllscry?
[J Yes. If yes. contact your ED R for assistance a.r:d
complete '--1:<<' \fa:-k:ting ar.d Capacir:: In.f.:~.?cc::
Re?or!' (ED-2:?OPS) and ar-LZch as b.ioi: 3.
. ~o.
9. CiYiI Rights. TGe i::.f.:r:nac:on requested ~l. illis Sec2cr:
is necessary for ~D.-\. :0 assess the Civil Rig.;':ts impac: .:f
the proposed projecc as re::tUired by Title VI of (he CV:.l
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:::e T.r'crmarion rec;uested ~"l :.u~s~cr: 9:1 lie 9c :5 ~~:::~:::
:0 :'1e (oUow:ng ~esi:":c:icr..s. ,.I..f:piicams:tar empioy :::cr~
::::U1 ~ .ceo persons should sucmit only :or :t~ sut6';:.sicr:
19~~C:;. wUr or departmem thar will acru.ally administ~r ::~
~rcj~:. .'Other Pmes' wi:e "".ill :e c:-e:lCing ar.dJor sa...:::g
:5 or more permanent jobs as J result of ED.-\. assLs~::e.
l!:d are specilically named in the application as tenef.==g
:'rom me proje::t or are or will be [ccated in an :=:) ..:..
cuilding. port facility or indus.:rial. commercial or bus:::ess
~ar:< ~rior :0 :=D.-\' s r1ml disburse:ne:lr or fur:ds :1'.l;::::~::
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:or :ne project r;e~:o suCmlt ~'1Icr.nac:cr. OillY ,er '":~ Si:~.
,'3.c:.Jir:; or planr acruaily ce:.ilg :lSSisted.
a. .-\.pplicant r s Employee Data. .-\11 applicants for ED ..1..
assLsLlnCe must complere E~.hibir 9.a, ."Current and
Projected Employee Data" (ED-612).
o. "Other Parties" Employee Data and Assurance of
Compliance. "Other Pmies' who will ce creating ar:c.'cr
saving 15 or more jobs as a r~sult of EDA assisLlIlce. a.r.d
';,.ho are specif"ically named in me appiication as ~ener"irC.r.g
,"rom th~ project or are or will be locared in an ED.-\
':uilding. port facility. or in:i~~. commercial or busin~ss
park prior co EDA' s final disbursemem or funds awa:~eC
for th~ project must compl~~e E:dlibir 9.0.1, ."Current
and Projected Employee Data" (E~12). and "Otl:~('
?:miesn must complete as E-d'rJbir 9. b. 2. ." Assurances of
Compliance. "
[J Yes. "Other Parties" ED-<512 arrached as Exhibit 9.0.1
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\) f 5e:-l:C~s 6S..ng ::e -:;"0 :,;e3..rS ~re\.::ct:S :0 :'~e d.:.~e cr
subcissicn of ::e aFptc~tCQ. prov:ce 2S f.:::.;"..0/: 9. -::.. ::.
.:esc.~:-rion cf::e staGlS of:.ny lawsuits. ::::oFla:r:ts ''"'d..cr
d:.e :-esillts of .:.:n:.piiar.ce re,..oiew.s ar:d a s~t~:::ent 2..S :0 l!:y
aCm:r:i.srr3.rive -=~::gs :r:ac~ by 1 F~c.e:"ai V! S~l~ age=c:/.
10. Performance :.\feasures. 7'.:~ Go';e:-::r::::e::r
?er:CrillaI:ce a.r.e ~~s....Jlt.S .-\C: (G?~.A) or 199:. re0illes
:=D.-\ :0 re~r: :.:e cut;;uts ::..r:d outc:::mes of ;roje:::s (e.g.
actual job c:-eaten). Implementation of per:or::.ar:ce
ffieas..::es ',l,'W ~~~e 3,r !eJ.h some agree:::e::r en J.2.uecal
goals. ?eti"cr:nar:ce :.L:e3S~~S rL.usr ce ':evelc~ed 1J.Sing
required prcg:ll""'i71;:!cc cere iI:d.icators ';,.bici ';l,.ili be
sur;oleme::u.ed JV i:d.'cltors ':eu would like :0 use. S"'""Diain
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the additional ~~:-fcr::1ar:ce ir:ldicarors you propose to
and how they ...'ill StlFPI~cem me required progn.mmanc
core :..:dicarors fer ~;.,;s ?roje~:. ar:d alIacb. as E;::.;".ihi: ]0.
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ALL APPLICA..VTS - CHECKLIST OF EXIDBITS
Tnis checklist identifies all of the Exhibits in the general section of the application. Exhibit numbers refer to the
specific item number in the application. Those with asterisks (*) are preprinted forms which are included.
Check the items and Exhibits submitted.
. l.a "'CD-51I, Debarment, Lobbying, Suspension
[1 1. b "'Disclosure of Lobbying
. 2 SPOC comments
[1 3 In-kind explanation
[] 4 Other Federal Assistance
[1 5,a "'CD-346, Name Check
[] 5. b Articles of Incorporation & By -Laws
[] 5. c Certificate of Good Standing
[] 6 "'Employer's Nonrelocation Certification
[] 6.a Explanation
[] 6. b Counsel's Certification
[] 7 Waiver of Non-Federal Share
[1 8 "'ED-220PB, Marketing & Capacity Information
. 9.a "'Applicant's ED-612
[] 9. b.1 "''' Other Parties N ED-612
[] 9. b. 2 "''' Other Parties N Assurances
[1 9.c Corrective Action Pian
. 9. d Status of Suits/Complaints
. 10 Performance Measures
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FORM CD-511 IF
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EXHIBIT 1.a
:;.s. :E?......E~:;F :::;MME?CE
CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION,
AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
REQUIREMENTS AND LOBBYING
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification :0 which they are required to artes.. Applicants
should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations befere completing this form. Signature on ttlis form
provides for compliance with certification requirements under 15 CFR Part 26, 'Govemmentwide Debarment and Suspension
(Nonprocurement)" and "Govemmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace" and 15 CPR Part 28. 'New Flestric:ions on
Lobbying," The certifications shall be treated as a materiaJ representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the
Department of Commerce determines to award the covered transaction, grant. or cocoerative agreement.
1. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND
OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MA TIERS
As required by executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension,
and implemented at 15 CFR Pan 26, tor prospective participants in
primary covered transactions. as defined at 15 CFR Part. 26,
Sections 26.105 and 26.1 10-
(1) The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its
knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred. suspended, proposed for debarment.
declared ineligible. or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions
by any Federal department or agency;
(b) Have not within a three.year period preceding this proposal been
convicted of or had a Civil judgment rendered agwnS! them for
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection ...;;;;, Obtaining,
anempting to obtam. or perlorming a pUblic (Federal, S..:!!e or local)
transaction or contract under a public transaction: violation of Federal
or State antitn.lSt statutes or commission of embezzlement. theft.
forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, ~\J.king false
statements. or receiving stolen property;
(c) Are not presently indicted for 01' otherwise criminally 01' civilly
charged by a governmental entity (Federal. State or local) with
commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1 )(b) of
this certification; and
(d) Have not within a three'year period preceding this
application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal.
S tate or local) terminated for cause or default
(2) Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to
any of the statements in this certification. suCh prospective participant
shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
2. DRUG.FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Alternate I. Grantees Other Than Individuals
As required by the Drug.Free Woncplace Ap of 1988. and
'mplemented at 15 CFR Part 26. Subpart F, for grantees. as defined
at '5 CFR Part 26, Secoons 26.605 and 26.610-
A. The grantee certifies thaI It WIll or will continue to provide a drug-
~ree woncplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful
manufac:ure. distnbuMn, dispenSing, possession, or use of a
controlled substance is prOhibited In the grantee's woncplace and
soecifYlng :he actIons that will be :aken agamst employees for
'/lolation of such pron.bltion:
(b) Establishing an cngoing drug,/ree awareness crogram :0 in form
employees abcu1-
(1) The dangers at drug abuse in :he workplace:
(2) The grantee's ;x::lic'l of maintaining a drug-free WCflolace:
(3) Any availa.tlle drug counseling. rehabilitaticn. ar.d emClOyee
assistance programs; and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for orug
abuse violations occurring in the woriq)lace;
(C) Making it a requirement that ea::h employee to be engaged in tM
performance 01 the grant be grven a copy of t!1e sta tement rec::Ulred
by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the emplOyee in 11e sta1ement required ';;y :wagrach (a)
that. as a condition of employment under the grant, 'ile emplOyee
will-
(1) Abide by the terms crt the statement and
(2) Notify the emplcyer in wnting 01 his or her ccnviction for a
vioIalion of a cnminal drug staIllte occurring in the worXptace no
later than five caJer.dar days after SUCh conviction;
(e) Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar Cays after
receiving no1ice under suboaragraph (d)(2) from an employee or
otherwise receiving actual notice 01 such conviction. ::nployers cf
convicted emplOyees must proviCe notice, including DCS'tion title. to
the DirectOr, Office of Federal Assistance. Office of Federal
Assistance and Management Support, HCHB Room 6054. U.S.
Departrnent cf Commerce. Washington, DC 20230. Notice shall
include the identification number( S) 01 each affected grant
(t) Taking one of 11e follow1ng adons. WIthin 30 calendar days of
recSlving notice uncer suboaragraph (d)(2), WIth resoect to any
employee who is so convicted-
(1) Taking appropriate persoMel ac:ion against sucn an emclcyee,
up to and Including terminaticn, consistent WIt!1 :ne requtrerr.en;s of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. as amenCed; or
(2) ReQuiring SUC.., emplcyee :0 O3/1Jcioate satisfac:cnty .n a :rug
abuse as5lSla11ce cr rehablll'.allCn program aoOrcved ~cr suc:,
purposes by a Feeera!, State, cr local ;'eaJth, law enlcrcement, or
other appropriate at;encr.
(g) Making a IjOOC ~alth effcn to :cntinue :0 malntam a drug,free
woncplace :nrough :mclementaoon ~f paragraohs (al. (!:ll, (C), (d), (e)
and (t).
B. The grantee shaJllnsen in ;he soa.ce prCV1ded below't1e Sl1e(s) fcr
the performance of wCf1( done In c::nnectlOn With :he soectfic g:ant
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place of ?ertermance: (Street aCdress, c:~!, coumy, state. Z:?
cOde):
Check 0 if there are worXplaces on file that are not idenofied
here.
Alternate II. Grantees Who Are Individuals
AS recuired by tile Drug-Free WerXplace act of 1988. and
Implemented at 15 CFR 26. Subpart F, ~or grantees. as denneo at
15 CFR Part 26, Sections 26.605 and 26.610 -
(A) The grantee certifies tIlat, as a condinen :Jf !tie grant. ;,e cr sne
Will not engage in tile unlawful manufac:ure. distribution, dispenSIng,
possession, or use of a controlled substaI1ce in conduC'Jng any
activity With the grant
(B) If convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting from a violation
cccurring during tile conduct of any grant activity, he or she wfil
repOrt the conviCtIon, in wnting, within 10 calendar days of !tie
conviCtiOn, to the Director, Office of Federal Assistance, Office of
Federal Assistance. Office ot Federal Assista/1ce and Management
Support. HCHB Room 6054, U.S. Depanment of Ccmmerce.
Washington, DC 20230. When notICe is made to such a central
POlOt. It Shall inclUCle the identification number(sl of each affected
grant.
3. LOBBYING
AS recuired by Section 1352, Tille 31 at the U.S. Code. and
implemented at 15 CFR Part 28, for persons entering into a grant,
cooperative agreement or contract over 5100,000. or loan or lean
guarantee over $150,000. as defined at15 CFR Part 28. Sections
28.105 and 28.110, the applicant certifies that to the best of his or
her knowledge and belief, !tIat
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be Dald,
by or on behalf of the undersigned. to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a
Member of Congress. an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with tl1e
awarding of any Federal contract, the malting of any Federal grant,
EXHIBIT 1.a (Continued)
me :~aI(Jr.g cf any ~eceral ;:a.c. ~~e ~n:er.r..:; mo of any =~rauve
agreement. and 11e eX'.eroSlOl1. ~nnnuancr., renewal amer.cmeJ"t. or
mOdificanon cf any Federal =trac"~ grant. :ean, cr o:x:~ra:;Ve
agreement.
(2) II any fundS ether 1lan ~eceraJ accrccnated hmcs have ::<een
paid or will be paid to any ;:erscn 'cr ir.~uenc:ng or anemctng :0
influence an officer CI' empicyee cf any agenc!. a M~oer of
Congress. an officer or emclcyee of Ccngress. or an emclcyeeof a
member at Congress In connecxn WIth !t11S Feceral contrac:. grant.
lean. or cocperative agreement. T.e ';r.1::erslgned s/',aJl comCle:e anc
suomit Sta/1darO Form-LLL "DisCcsure Form :0 Reocn L;;c::y;r.~."
in ac=dance WIth its ins'J1JC:l)ns.
(3) The unCerSlgned snail 'I!Cuire :nat the language of :n.s
cernfication be included in :!'le award coc:Jments fcr all Sl.:oawaros
at all tiers (including subconrrac:s, sutlgrants, and c:::ntrac:s :.mcer
grants. !cans, and coccerallve agreements) anc :-:at 311
subrec.p,ents shall cer"Jfy anc cisc:ose =rdingly.
This certificanon is a material reoresentaticn cf fact uecn whic:1
reliance was claced when :l11S :ransac:icn 'Has mace or entered
into. Submission of :!'lIS cer!lficatJcn is a prerecuislte for maiCng or
entering into:!'lis transac:Jcn imoosed by section 1352. tJtIe 31, U.S.
Code. Any person who fails to file the requireq certificanon SI'.aJ1 be
SUbject to a CMI penalty of not less than $10,000 and .1Cl mere
tt1an $100.000 for eacn such f3Jlure.
Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance
The undersigned states, to !tie best of his or her :<nowfed~e and
beHef, that
If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agenc!. a Member at Congress. an officer or emplCyee of
Congress. or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with this commitment providing for ;."Ie United States to insure :Jt
guarantee a loan, tile undersigned shall complete and submit
Standard Form-LLL "Disclosure Form to Report LCObylng," in
accordance with its instructicns.
SubmiSSion of thIS statement is a prereQUisite tor making or entenng
into this transaction imposed by seC'Jon 1352. ti~e 31, U.S. Coce.
any person who failS to file the required statement shall be SUbject
to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than
5100,000 for eacn such failure.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the
above applicable certification(s).
NAME OF APPLiCANT
Augusta-Richmond County Commission/Council
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Larry E.
AWARD NUMBEM AND,OR PROJECT NAME
NGA 0480
DATE
1/17/17
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EXHIBIT 2
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET
ZELL~llLLER
GOVERNOR
TIM BURGESS
DIRECTOR
GEORGIA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE MEMORANDUM
EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 REVIEW PROCESS
TO: David Jenkins
CSRARDC
P.O. Box 2800
Augusta, GA 30914-2800
FROM~PP Reid, Administrator
Georgia State Clearinghouse
DATE: 12/20/96
SUBJECT: Executive Order 12372 Review
PROJECT: Construct Business Incubator
STATE ill: GA961209004
CFDA#: 11.302
The State level review of the above referenced proposal has been completed. This proposal has
been found to be consistent with those state or regional goals, policies, plans, fiscal resources,
criteria for Developments of Regional Impact (DRI), environmental impacts, federal executive
orders, acts and/or rules and regulations with which the state is concerned, This memorandum.
and its enclosures must be SENT TO THE FEDERAL FUNDING AGENCY. Thank you for
your cooperation.
Additional Comments:
None.
TRlds
ENCL: DNRJHistoric Preservation Division, December 18, 1996.
Form SC-4
January 1995
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
254 WASHINGTON ST., S.W. · ATLANTA,GEORGIA30334-S500
GEORGIA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE MEMORANDUM
EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 REVIEW PROCESS
TO: Tripp Reid, Administrator
Georgia State Clearinghouse
FROM:
MR. MARK EDWARDS
mSTORIC PRESER V A nON DIVISION
SUBJECT: Executive Order 12372 Review
PROJECT: Construct Business Incubator
STATE ill: GA961209004
DATE:
o This notice is considered to be consistent with those state or regional goals,
policies, plans, fiscal resources, criteria for developments of regional impact,
environmental impacts, federal executive orders, acts and/or rules and
regulations with which this organization is .concerned.
This notice is not consistent with:
o The goals, plans, policies, or fiscal resources with which this organization is
concerned. (Line through inappropriate word or words and prepare a statement
that explains the rationale for the inconsistency. Additional pages may be used
for outlining the inconsistencies).
o The criteria for developments of regional impact, federal executive orders, acts
and/or rules and regulations administered by your agency. Negative environmental
impacts or provision for. protection of the environment should be pointed out.
(Additional pages may be used for outlining the inconsistencies).
o This notice does not impact upon the activities of the organization.
1ased on the informatlon provided, the G~rgia
Historic Preservation Division believes that thl~
project win not impect historic or archaeological
resources. Anv changes to thiI proiect ..
p~ wHI require further nMew by our office
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January 1995
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GEORGIA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE MEMORANDUM
EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 REVIEW PROCESS
TO: David Jenkins
CSRA RDC
P.O. Box 2800
Augusta, GA 30914-2800
FROM: Tripp Reid, Administrator
Georgia State Clearinghouse
DATE: 12/9/96
SUBJECT: Executive Order 12372 Review
APPLICANT: Augusta/Richmond County
PROJECT: Construct Business Incubator
CFDA #: 11.302
STATE ill: GA961209004
FEDERAL ill:
Correspondence related to the above project was received by the Georgia State Clearinghouse on
12/9/96. The review has been initiated and every effort is being made to ensure prompt action.
The proposal will be reviewed for its consistency with goals, policies, plans, objectives, programs,
environmental impact, criteria for Developments of Regional Impact (DR!) or inconsistencies with
federal executive orders, acts and/or rules and regulations, and if applicable, with budgetary
restraints. The initial review process should be complete by 1/6/97.
If the Clearinghouse has not contacted you by that date, your proposal may be considered
consistent. In that event, forward this receipt to the funding agency to show compliance with
Executive Order 12372 or make it part of the federal record for this project.
In future correspondence regarding this project, please include the State Application Identifier
number shown above. If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact us at (404)
656-3855.
Form SC-l
January 1995
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2123 WRIGHTSBORO ROAD. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30904-0800
P. O. BOX 2800 · AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30914-2800
(706) 737-1823 · FAX (706) 737-1459
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November 22, 1996
Mr. David Jenkins
Director of Economic Development
CSRA Regional Development Center
PO Box 2800
Augusta, GA 30914-2800
RE: Executive Order 12372 Review - Augusta/Richmond County - COnstruction of a
Business Incubator with Space for Support Organizations - Augusta/Richmond County
Commission/Council.
We have reviewed the above referenced project and find it to be compatible with regional
goals, policies, and plans.
::liu.w
Robert W. Bolich
Program Administrator
A-95 Review
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(706) 737,1823 · FAX (706) 737,1459
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Mr. Mark R. Edwards
Division Director and State Historic Preservation Officer
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
500 The Healey Building
57 Forsyth Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303
Dear Mr. Edwards:
The Augusta-Richmond County Commission-Council is pursuing funding of
$1,100,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. These funds
will be used to construct a business incubator on a site that is currently a portion
of the Augusta Technical Institute campus. Pursuant to Economic Development
Administration regulations, attached are:
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a. A narrative description of the project's elements and its location.
b. A map of the area surrounding the project which identifies the project site,
adjacent streets and other identifiable objects.
c. Line drawings or sketches of the project.
d. Photographs of the affected properties if building demolition or renovation is
involved.
Our office has been asked by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission-
Council to manage this project. I would like to request that you submit any
comments that you may have on the proposed project to the Agency to:
Mr. Gil Patterson, Georgia Economic Development Representative
Economic Development Administration
Suite 1820
401 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30308-3510
Thank you for your assistance. Please call me should you have any questions.
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Da~Je~~
Director of Economic Development
Burke · Columbia · Emanuel · Glascock · Hancock. Jefferson. Jenkins. Johnson
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November 25, 1996
Ms. Mary Moffat
Regulatory Branch
Savannah District, Corps of Engineers
Department of the Army
P.O. Box 889
Savannah, GA 31402
Dear Ms. Moffat:
The Augusta-Richmond County Commission-Council is pursuing funding from
the Economic Development Administration for the COnstruction of a business
incubator. The project will be located on a portion of the property that is currently
the campus of the Augusta Technical Institute. The project will create 20 new
businesses and over 100 new jobs over a three year period.
In compliance with regulations of the Economic Development Administration, I
am submitting information that further describes the project. I would like to
contact your office concerning any presumable wetland resources in or near the
project location.
Thank you for your assistance with this matter. Should you have any questions,
please contact me.
Sincerely,
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Director of Economic Development
Attachments
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P. O. BOX 2800 · AUGUSTA. GEORGIA 30914-2800
(706) 737-1823 · FAX (706) 737-1459
November 25, 1996
Field Supervisor
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4270 Norwich Street
Brunswick, GA 31520
Dear Sir/Madam:
The Augusta-Richmond County Commission-Council is pursuing funding from
the Economic Development Administration for the construction of a business
incubator. The project will be located on a portion of the property that is currently
the campus of the Augusta Technical Institute. The project will create 20 new
businesses and over 100 new jobs over a three year period.
In compliance with regulations of the Economic Development Administration, I
am submitting information that further describes the project I wouJd like to
contact your office concerning any presumable wetland resources in or near the
project location.
I wouJd also like to request any comments you have for this project regarding any
endangered or threatened species of plants or animals or any critical habitats in or
near the project location.
Thank you for your assistance with this matter. ShouJd you have any questions,
please contact me.
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David Jenkins
Director of Economic Development
Attachments
Burke · Columbia · Emanuel · Glascock · Hancock. Jefferson. Jenkins. Johnson
Lincoln · McDuffie · Richmond · Screven · Taliaferro. Warren. Washington. Wilkes
EXHlBIT 9.a Applicant
EXHIBIT 9.b.l Other Parties
FORM E0-612 u.s. JEP'RTMENT OF COMMERCE '. ~A"E 'NO .eCRESS :F JRGA.~IU ~CN ECA USE ONLY
I REV. J.9S) EC,:)tloQmIC OeVe1ocment ,.\dmlnlstralllQn ORGAN!;:'" 7'CN PRQ.;ECT "'0:
Augusta-Richmond County
Commission-Council
NO. "NO STREET 2. C RCANIZA TlOH <S:
CURRENT AND 530 Greene Street ~
"Pf'I.JC,I.IfT
PROJECTED c:rr 0 on<ER p..Rrr
EMPLOYEE DATA Augusta J. C:;RREIfT T'l:MPOIU~ .o.N()
p"RT.n"'e E"'P\.OYEES
ST"TE "NO ZIP -0- -0-
Georgia, 30911 TOlal _ F__
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'. CURRENT PERMANENT posmoNS s. NEW PERIolAHENT _OBS CRU,.o &. ~Ert. '" ....~
JOB CATEGORIES "S A RESUL~ .:F TI<lS PRQ.;EC1' ...ANEIfT E.IoIPtOYeES
JOSS 1"0 BE WMEH RJu.y
SA V'EO OP<: IU.
;'I()NA!.
s... Job TOlal B""'k
~tOQory ....sian ~tN:riea.n Total 61K. ~n Amorian T01~1 TOlal To~ TOlal
Oetinllions.. r-- E.... (no, 01 H~. or Inclian or E.... (nor at Mrs- or lnai.an 011 E.... l.6inor- e.... Winoo--
ployees Hisoanlc ~njc Pacific: Aw.~n ploy_ H;soanoc pon", PlCltic A~n ;>loyoa itia ~ ilia
Sex 0"91") IsJ&nd... N..Ill"Ve ~In. IsW><l er Na,....
F 1 1 1 I 1
CFFICIALS AND
MANAGERS 1 1 1 1
M
F 3 2 3 2
PROFESSIONALS
M
F
TECHNICIANS
M
F
SALES WORKERS
M
F j L. 3 2
OFFICE AND
ClERICAL
M
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CRAFTSPERSON
(SXILl.EO)
M
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OPERATIVES
(SEMl$J(JLl.EO)
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LABORERS
(UNSXILl.EO)
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SERVICE
WORKERS, OTHER
M
F 7 5 7 5
TOTAL
M 1 1 1 1
GRANO TOTAL 8 6 8 6
8. NAME OF LA;tOR MARKET AREA BIKit ....milt'iun 9. TI<IS FORM PREPARED BY: (Typed Namel
Augusta- iken MSA (nOlof As>an or Indi.anM David Jenkins
Total Femall Hrsoanic HisoaniC Pacific: "Labn
0"0'") :sJander .'QtNe
(Typed Posoloonl
LABOR FORCE OF "REA 100 48 30.6 Neg. 2.8 Neg. CSRARDC - Dir. of Econ. Dev.
% ~ % % 't. %
6.3 7.4 11.4 (Oa,. &M rl"eQ.none Numb<<)
UNEMPlOYMENT OF "REA Neg. 7.4 Neg. 1/17/97 706-667-4184
~ ,.. % '4 'I. %
EMPlOYEOIAPPlJCANT OR "OTI;ER PARTY' 100/ 47.4 28.9 Neg. 2.8 Neg. .AUlt\OtlUC2 C'9~nIUllOn OtficJ.al: (~yped ~rne V\G Title.
% \'. 't. '4 % 't. Larry E. Sconyers
DATE AND SOURCE OF LABOR MARKET OAT..: MaYr)
1995 Annual Civilian Labor Force Status Averages A'
Source: Georgia Department of Labor (SiQ ~ It~~"l ~A
/ /1 .7:1 A ~ _~ J .v(.",\l
.J / No further monies 01 other bene firs may os author,zed under [his p'OQram unless rhis report IS complet~ 'il';' as r by ["Slino law utrU~tiot:t$ (42 U.s.c.
2000d'l. 42 U.S.C. 3123. E.O. 11246, and '5 C.F.R. part 8. 28 C.F.H. part 42. 13 C.F.i'l. part 317).
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CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE STATUS
BY RACK AND SBX
19 95 ANNOAL AVRRAGBS
AUGUSTA-AIKEN METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA-
LABOR
FORCE
BOTH SBXBS
BMPLOYlmNT
ONEHPLOnmNT
NOKBKR RATB
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LABOR ONXMPLOnmNT
FORCE BMPLOnmNT NOHBKR
TOTAL
127,681
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100.0
119,682
7,999
Whi te
Minority
Black
Other
85,014
42.667
39,086
3,581
I 100.0
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81,731
37,951
34,636
3,315
6.3
66.6
33.4
30.6
2.8
100.0
68.3
31.7
28.9
2.8
41. 0
59.0
55.6
3.3
3,283
4,716
4,450
266
3.9
11.1
11.4
7.4
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61,285
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56.7
56,753
4.532
White
Minority
Black
Other
38,229
23,056
21,201
1,855
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36,538
20,215
18,507
1,708
7.4
48.0
29.9
18.1
16.6
1.5
47.4
30.5
16.9
15.5
1.4
21.1
35.5
33.7
1.8
1,691
2,841
2,694
147
4.4
12.3
12.7
7.9
- Georgia part only. Contact South Carolina for Aiken County, South Carolina part
NOTE 1: Percentages may not add because of rounding.
NOTB 2: Race/sex ratios are based on the 1990 census. Current labor force estimates are
apportioned by each group's representation in the labor force at that t~e.
SOURCE: Georgia Department of Labor, Labor Information Sys tems
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ROOM 801 . CITY-COUNTY MUNICIPAL BLDG. (11)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30911
Bus. (706) 821-2488
Fax No. (706) 722.5984
LEE BEARD
ULMER BRIDGES
JERRY BRIGHAM
HENRY H. BRIGHAM
'MLLIAM B. KUHLKE, JR-
'NM. "MLLlE" H. MAYS, III
J.B. POWE..L
MOSES TODD
ROBERTZETTERBERG
LINDA W BEAZLEY
Administrator. Administration
LARRY E. SCONYERS
Mayor
FREDDIE L HANDY
Mayor Pro Tem
January 17, 1997
CHARLES DILLARD
Administrator - Operations
Mr. William J. Day, Jr.
Atlanta Region
U.S. Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration
Suite 1820
401 W. Peachtree Street N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
JAMES B. WALL
Attorney
Reply to:
P.O.BOX 2125
Augusta. GA 30903
Re: Augusta-Richmond County Grant Application
Dear Mr. Day:
Enclosed please find Exhibit 9.D. to the grant application
of Augusta-Richmond County. This Exhibit lists all charges of
discrimination filed against the City of Augusta, Richmond
County, Georgia and the consolidated government from January 1,
1995 through December 31, 1996.
JBW/lsd
Enclosure
cc: David Jenkins,
CSRA Regional Development Center
EXHIBIT 9.D.
STATUS OF DISCRIMINATION CHARGES
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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
THE INFORMATION BELOW IS CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL,
IS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR PURPOSES
OF CONSIDERATION OF THIS APPLICATION
AND IS NOT TO BE DISCLOSED TO ANY OTHER PARTY
*****************************************************************
1. NO. l1A950107
This charge was filed against Bush Field Airport on April 7,
1995. The charging party claimed he was "involuntarily retired"
from the City airport and that this action constituted age
discrimination. The charge was dismissed by the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") on August 30, 1996, based on a
determination that the information presented did not establish a
violation of the statutes. The charging party filed a complaint
in federal court based on this charge within the prescribed time
period, and that case is currently being defended by the County.
2. NO. 11A950166
This charge was filed against the Richmond County Sheriff's
Department on August 29, 1995. The charging party claimed he was
terminated from the Richmond County Sheriff's Department on the
basis of his race. The charge was dismissed by the EEOC on
October 31, 1995, based on a determination that the information
presented did not establish a violation of the statutes. The
charging party did not file suit within the prescribed time
period and this matter is considered concluded.
3. NO. l1A960084
This charge was filed against the Richmond County Recreation
Department on February 12, 1996. The charging party claimed she
was "disciplinarily counseled" by the Recreation Department in
connection with an absence during which she alleged she was
caring for a disabled son. The charging party claimed that this
action constituted both race and disability discrimination. The
charge was dismissed by the EEOC on September 27, 1996, based on
a determination that the information presented did not establish
a violation of the statutes. The charging party did not file
suit within the prescribed time period and this matter is
considered concluded.
4. NO. 11A960137
This charge was filed against the Augusta-Richmond County
Sheriff's Department on May 22, 1996. The charging party claimed
her employment with the Sheriff's Department was terminated on
the basis of her race. The charge was dismissed by the EEOC on
September 30, 1996, based on a determination that the information
presented did not establish a violation of the statutes. The
charging party did not file suit within the prescribed time
period and this matter is considered concluded.
5. NO. 11A960142
This charge was filed against the Augusta-Richmond
County Human Resources Department on July 2, 1996. The charging
party claimed his application for an advertised vacant position
was not considered due to his age. The charge was dismissed by
the EEOC on August 20, 1996, based on a determination that the
information presented did not establish a violation of the
statutes. The charging party did not file suit within the
prescribed time period and this matter is considered concluded.
6. NO. 11A960145
This charge was filed against the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission-Council on June 7, 1996. The charging party claims
his employment at the County's landfill was terminated in
violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The County has
responded to the charge, but no determination has been made by
EEOC.
7. NO. 11A960147
This charge was filed against the Richmond County Tag Office
on July II, 1996. The charging party claims she was assigned
certain duties within the Tag Office, and was not selected for a
vacant position within the Tag Office, based upon her race. The
County has responded to this charge, but no determination has
been made by EEOC.
8. NO. 11A960170
This charge was filed against the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission-Council on August 14, 1996. The charging party claims
he was terminated from his position with the County on the basis
of his age. The County has responded to this charge, but no
determination has been made by EEOC.
9. NO. 11A960198
This charge was filed against the Augusta-Richmond County
Tax Assessor's office on October 24, 1996. The charging party
claims she has been harassed and disciplined on the basis of her
race. The County has responded to this charge, but no
determination has been made by EEOC.
10. NO. l1A97001S
This charge was filed against Bush Field Airport on November
5, 1996. The charging party claims she was not hired for a
vacant position at the airport on the basis of her race. The
County has responded to this charge, but no determination has
been made by EEOC.
11. UNASSIGNED
This individual made a complaint to the Human Relations
Commission concerning her termination from employment with the
County's Central Services department. A mediation between this
individual and the County resulted in a resolution of the matter,
and the individual withdrew her complaint before it was forwarded
to the EEOC in Atlanta.
EXHIBIT 10
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Explanation of the additional performance indicators proposed for use and how they will
supplement the required programmatic core indicators for the project.
The Southeastern Technology Center has projected the number of jobs that will be created in the
CSRA through the first four years of operation of the incubator. These projections are provided
on pages 11 and 12 of their incubator proposal. Job creation by year is provided below.
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Year Four
12 Jobs
33 Jobs
54 Jobs
84 Jobs
There are 183 jobs projected to be created during the first four years of operation. The projected
annual average salary for these jobs is $35,000.
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INSTRL'CTIO~""S FOR THE SF ~2~C
I ?-Jblic reporting burden for thJs colle:::lon of infcrr.laLlcn :s ~..:mau:d :0 J~~e ,80 :nir:~ ;:>e:- :-::sponse. incucing cime fer I e
I :-evlewing insU"'Jc:.ions. ~arc.hing e;(lsting cUt.1 sour::s. g:uh,e::ng ~d rnaint.1ining tile .:at.1;le::Ced. an~ completing .lr.~I'
reviewing the colle::uon 01 mrormaacn. Send coml7le::r.s ~s:uding :'"le "urC::J ~mate or an::, c<.'le:- ~: at crus colle::::ion ce
iniormation. including suggestions for reducing liltS burde."l. to the Office ~i ~ge:ne:'ll me 5udge~ ?3pe:-....on ~e.Coc:ion
?:-oje:::t (0348-CC4!). Washing!On. CC 205D3. I
PLEASE DO ~OT RETUR~ YOUR COMPLETED FOR.\1 TO THE OffiCE OF .'r1A."iAGDfE',T A..'ffi Bti"DGET.:
SE:\iD IT TO THE ADDRESS PROv1DED BY THE S?ONSORl:-.'G AGE.'lCY. I
I
This she::t !.s to be used. for the iollowing types of appiiC3cions: (1) ;';-e-,l/. (me;w; J new [pr:'Iious unfunded] as.sis~
award); (2) "Continuation" (me:lnS funding in a suc::eeding budget period whic.'l ~ ~m J ;:r.cr agreement to fund); md
(3) -R ev ~. (m e:lIlS any chan ges in ille Feder.1l go 'Ie. ":lment' s financ:al 0 bli g:u:icns CT co nti.'1ge=t lia.b ili cy from an :.:tistin g
obiig:lticn), [f the:-e is no c.'1ange in the award amoune :.'le.-e is no need to cOlIlpl~ i.i1is form.. C=-..Jin ?ede:al age:JCes may
requIre on1::, Jl1 e.'(pianatory leaer to the effect minor (no cOSt) c.'1ang:s. If ::'ou Jave questicos ple:LS.: conuet the F-...de.-:ti
age::cy.
COiWTUl a.-[f this is an appJicnion for a ":\iew. project.
enter the t0t.11 estimated COSt of each of the items lisi.ed on
lines I through 16 (as applicable) under "COST
CLASSIF1CATIONS. "
U this application e."luWs a change to an e;(isting award.
enter the eligible amoums approv~d llIUUr {~ pr~viou.s
award for the itemS under "COST CL~SIRCATION,"
Column b.-[f this is an application for a "~ew" proje:::t,
eOler that ponion oi the COSt of e:lch item in Column a.
''''hich is /l01 allowable for i=ederaJ assistance. Contact !;he
F"ederal agency for assist:lnce in determining the
aJlowability of specific COSts.
If this application enLa.ils a change to an existing award.
enter the adjustment I ... or (.)1 to the previously approved
COstS (from column a..) ren~t.ed in this application.
Column c.-This is the net of lines I through 16 in columns
"a. " and "b."
Line I-Enter estimated amounts needed to cover
administrative expenses. Do not include COSts which are
related to the nonnal functions of government. Allowable
legal COSts are generally only those associated with the
purchase of land which is allowable for Federal
participation and certain services in suppon of construction
of the project.
Line 2-Enter estimated site and right(s)-of'W3::'
,l<':4uisition costs (this includes purchase. lease. and/or
ease,:n en ts).
line }......Enter :stimat.ed COsts reWed to relocation advisory
assisunce. replacement housing. relocation payments to
displaced persons and businesses. e:c.
Line ':"-c:1te: :sti..n.ated. basic e:1ginee:".ng fe::s related to
co ns trUC :ion (this inc! udes Start' up se.:"Vlces and prepara.tio n
of projec: ~iormance ',l/on pian).
Line 5-Cm.er ~timat.ed e."lgine=:-'.ng ccsts., such as surveys.
tests. soil borings. e:c.
Line 6-E.'lter ~ engine:ing inspe:::tion COstS.
Line 7 -Enter estimated :OSLS of site preparation and
I'1::SIOra.Uon whic.'l ar: noe inclUded in lile basic :::lllscruc:icn
contr.lc~
Line 9-cmer estimated ccst of the construction concrac::.
Line IO-Enter estimated COst of office. shop. Iaborarory.
s:liecy equipment. eLC.. to be used at the facility. if such COSlS
are not included in the construction concrac:t.
Line II-Enter estimated miscellaneous COSts..
Line 12- ToW of iLcms 1 though I L
Line 13 -Eoter estimated contingency costs. (Consult the
Federal agency for the perce:Hage of the estimated
consuuc:tion cost to ~)
Line 14---Enter the [Ow of lines 12 and 13.
Line IS-Enter estimated program income to be earned
during the gr:w period.. e.g.. salvaged materials. ea::.
Line 16-Subcr.u:t line IS from line 14.
Line 17- This block is for the computation of the Fec.e."'31
share. Y!ultiply the total allOwable proje:::: coSts from line 16.
column "c." by the ~eraJ perce:uage share (this may be up
to 100 percene; consult Federal agency for Federal
percentage share) and e.'lter the product on line 17.
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Standard Form 424D
ASSURANCES - CONSfRUcnON PROGRAMS
eMS Approval No. 0348-C042
Public reporting burden for !his collection of information is estimated to aVc:r.Jge 15 rninULeS per response. including time for
reviewing instruclions. searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed. and completing and
reviewing the collection of infonnation. Send comments regarding the burden estimaLe or any other aspect of this collection of"
infonnation, including suggestions for reducing this burden. to the Office of Management and Budget. PaperworX Reduction
Projecl (0348..(X}42). Washington. DC 20503
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MA1I/AGE..\1ENT A.'ID BlJDGET.:
SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE: Certain of these 3SSWQJICeS may nOl be applicable to your project or program. [f you have questions. please contact the
Awarding Agency. Funher. certain Feder.U assistance awarding agencies may require appliC3JlLS to certify to additOnal
asswances. If such is the case, you will be nofitied.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicanll certify thaI the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act
and the instiUltional. managerial and financial capability of 1970 (42 U.s.e. 99.1728-4763) relating to prescribed
(including funds sufficienl to pay the non-Feder:1l share standards for merit systems for programs funded under
of projecl costs) LO ensure proper planning, management one of the nineteen SlallJlCS or regulations ~ified in
and completion of the project described in this Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of
application. Personnel Administration (5 C.FR. 900. Subpan F).
2. Will give the awarding agency, the CompD'"Oller General
of the United Stales, and if appropriate, the Stale,
through any authorized representative. access to and the
righl lO examine all records. books. papers. or
documents relaled to the assistance; and will CSlablish a
proper accounting sySlCm in accordance with generally
accepted accounting standards or agency directives.
3. Will not dispose of. modify the use of. or change the
terms of the rea! propeny title. or other intel'CSl in the
site and facililies without permission and instructions
from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal
interest in the tiLle of real propeny in accordance with
awarding agency directives and will include a COVenanl
in the title of real propeny acquired in whole or in pan
wilh Federal assistance funds to assure non-
discrimination during the useful life of the projecL
4 Will comply wilh the requirements of the assistance
awarding agency with regard to the drnfting. review :md
approval of COnstruction plans and specificatioru;.
5. Will provide and maintain compelent and adequate
engineering supervision al the conSlruction site to
ensure lhat lhe complele work conforms wilh lhe
approved plans and specifications and will furnish
progress reportS and such other infonnation as may be
required by the assistance awarding agency or State.
6. Will initiale and complele the work' wilhin the
applicable time frame after receipl of approval of the
awarding agency.
7. Will establish safeguards to prohibil employees from
using their positions for a purpose thal constitutes or
presents the appearance of personal or organizational
conflict of interest, or personal gain.
","-vio.. Edition Uul*
9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning
Prevention ACl (42 U.S.C. ~~ 4801 el seq.) which
prohibits the use of lead based painl in COnstruction or
rehabilitation of residence structures.
10. Will comply with all Federal statues relating to non,
discrimination. These include but are nOl limited to: (a)
Title VI of the Civil RighlS ACl of 1964 (p.L 88-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race.
color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972. as amended (20 U.S.e. 9~ 1681,
1683. and 1685-1686) which prohibits cliscrimination on
the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitarion
Act of 1973. as amended (29 V.S.C. ~ 794) which
prohibilS discrimination of the basis of handicaps: (d)
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. as amended
(42 U.S.c. B 6101-6107) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse
Office and Treaunent ACl of 1972 (p.L. 93,255). as
amended. relating to non-iliscrimination on the basis of
drug abuse: (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
AlCOholism Prevention. Treaonem and Rehabilitation
ACl of 1970 (p.L 91-616). as amended. relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; (g) ~~ 523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.e. 290 dd-3 and 290 ee,3).
as amended. relating to confidentiality of alcohol and
drug abuse patient records; (h) Title vm of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. ~ 3601 et seq.), as
amended. relating to non-<1iscrimination in the sale,
renlal or financing of housing; (i) anyolher non,
discrimination provisions in the specific Slawte(s) under
which application for Federal assistance is being made,
and CJ) the reQuiremenlS on any other non-discrimination
Stalute(S) which may apply to the application.
Authorized for local Reproduction
Slandaftl Form .240 (Rev..,g2)
~ by OWB Cln:uIat A-1C12
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Standard Form 424D (Continued)
11. Will comply. or has already complied. with the
requirements of Titles 11 and III of the Uniform
Relocation AssisL3l1ce and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970 (pl. 91,(46) which provides for
fair and equitable U'eaunent of persons displaced or
whose property is acquired as a result of Federal and
federally assisted programs. These requirements apply
to all interests in real property acquired for project
purposes regardless of Federal participation in
purchases.
12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5
U.S.c. H 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the
political activities of employees whose principal
employment activities arc funded in whole or in pan
with Federal funds.
13. Will comply. as applic:1ble. with the provisions of the
Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 99 276a to 276a-7). the
Copeland Act (40 U.S.c. 9 276c and 18 U.S.c. ~ 874).
the Connct Worle Hours and Safety Standards Act (40
U.S.C. H 327,333) regarding labor standards for
federally assisted construction subagreements_
14. Will comply with the nood insurance purchase
requirements of Section 102(a) of the Rood Disaster
ProteCtion Act of 1973 (p.L. 93-234) which requires
recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate
in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the
total cost of inswable.consuuction and acquisition is
510.000 or more.
15. Will comply with environmental standards which may
be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution
of environmental quality conuol measures under the
~~
c'f'
:-iational Environmental Policy Ac: of 1969 (p.L. 91-
190) and Exe::utive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification
of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c)
protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d)
evaluation of flood hazaros in floodplains in accordanc:
with EO 11988; (e) assuranc: of project consistency with
the approved Slate management program developed
under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1971 (16
C.s.C. 99 1451 :t seq.): (f) confonnity of Federal actions
to Slate (OC3II Air) Implementation Plans under Section
176(c) of the Oean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42
U .s.C. 9 9 740 1 et seq .): (g) protection of underground
soorces of drinking wa1er under the Safe Drinking Watc
Act of 1974, as amended. (P.L. 93-523); and (h)
proteetion of endangered species under the Endange.-ed
Species Act of 1973. as amended. (P.L 93-205).
16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
1968 (16 U.s.C. H 1271 et seq.) related to protecting
components or potential components of the national wild
and scenic rivers system.
17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
with Section lC6 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966. as amended (16 U.s.C. 9 ~ 470). EO 11593
(identification and preservation of historic properties).
and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Ac~ of
1974 (16 U. S.C.9 9 469a-l et seq.).
18. Will cause to be performed the required flnancial and
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Act of 1984.
19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all olber
Federal laws. Executive Orders.. regulations and policies
governing this program.
TITLE
Mayor
Commission-Council
DATE SUBMrITED
1/17!~7
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ADDITIONAL ASSt"R..-\....~CES
EDA CONSTRUCTION GR-\.... ~lS
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I funher certify that the applicant:
1.
Will operate and maintain the facility in accordance with at least the minimum standards as may be required
or prescribed by the applicable Federal, State and local agencies for the maintenance and operation of such
facilities.
Will require the facility to be designed to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
(P.L. 101-336) and the Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, as amended, (36 CFR Part
1191). Will be responsible for conducting inspections to insure compliance with these specifications.
In consideration of EDA making a grant and/or loan for a project that is requested by an applicant which
is a business enterprise, it agrees that for a period of two years after disbursement by EDA of said grant
and/or loan or any part thereof, applicant will not employ or tender any office or employment (0, or retain
for professional services, any person who, on the date such assistance is needed or within one year prior
to said date, shall have served as an officer, attorney, agent or employee of EDA occupying a position or
engaged in activities which EDA has determined involves discretion with respect (0 the granting of
assistance under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended.
Will have no facilities under ownership, lease or supervision that are to be utilized for this project either
listed or under consideration for listing on EPA's List of Violating Facilities.
Will comply with the EDA nonrelocation regulations which generally prohibit use of EDA financial
assistance to assist employers who transfer jobs from one commuting area to another. This includes an
affIrmative duty on the part of the applicant to inform EDA of any employer who will benefit from such
assistance who will transfer jobs in connection with the EDA grant.
Will comply with Executive Order 12699, Seismic Safety of Federal and Federally Assisted or Regulated
New Building Construction, which imposes requirements that federally assisted facilities be designed and
constructed in accordance with the 1991 ICBO Uniform Building Code; or 1992 Supplement to the BOCA
National Building Code; and/or 1991 Amendments to the SBCC Standard Building Code.
Will observe and comply with Federal procurement rules, as defmed in 15 CFR Part 24 and/or Office of
Management and Budget Circulars as applicable, for award of any contracts for architectural engineering
and/or grant admini~tration services and/or construction financed with grant funds.
Understands that attorneys' or consultants' fees, whether direct or indirect, expended for securing or
obtaining EDA assistance for this application are not eligible costs.
Understands that conflicts of interest or appearances of conflicts of interest are prohibited and may
jeopardize this application or result in the forfeiture of grant funds. A conflict of interest occurs, for
example, where a representative, official of the Federal, State or local government, has a direct or indirect
financial interest in the acquisition or furnishing of any materials, equipment or services to or in connection
with the project.
10. Will comply with the required reporting requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act
(GPRA) of 1993 for measuring and reporting project performance.
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3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
TITLE
lu..~
Mayor
DATE SUBMITTED
f !/7/q7
Commission-Council
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PART I - .-\PPLlc.-\..'n" .-\"~1) .-\lTHORIZATIO~
:. Is Lhe applicant a special-purpose unit of local
government (such as a Port Authoriry , Water ar:d
Sewer District, etc.)?
[ ] Yes. If Yes, attach as Exhibit B-1. 1 , current
'Statement from Parent Local Government" as
to why the Special Purpose Unit of
Government is the better qualified agency to
make this application and administer the
proposed proje:::t.
. No.
I Is the applicant a public or private non-profit
organization which representS the Redevelopment
.Area or other specially designated area?
[ ] Yes. If yes, provide a narrative explaining
how the applicant represents the interest of the
redevelopment area or, for Title I project, a
pan thereof, as Exhibit B-1. 2.
. No.
3. Governmental Comments (Applicable to Title
I only)~ Have the appropriate local governmental
units been given the opportUnity to review and
comment on the project?
[ ] Yes. If yes, provide the comments from either
the governmental unit with jurisdictional
authority over the involved area, or from the
unit having authority over the entire project
area. CommentS are attached as Exhibit B-1. 3.
. No. Applicant is the only local governmental
unit with an interest in the project.
J. :Yletropolitan Area Review Process (Section
204, "Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan
Development Act, P,L. 89-754). Projects involving
the development wiThin::! mermpalir;ln ~T;lrisTic::!l are::!
(:.vISA) or a hospital, airport, library, water supply
and distribution facilities, sewage and waste
rearmenc works, highways, transportation facilities,
water development or land conservation projects
require comments from the metropolitan area
cl~~~tt...'C:lE:e::.c";. Dc-cs 2e :rcJi~: :"'''Cl.',:> ~.,,:
- -.. ... -... "--'"
of tte 1Ceve :t=:::r:if.e;:i c=ve~cpce:::t ';..'iL":;-- 21 :.Yrs.4..?
[ ] Y~s. If yes. provide the follOwing:
[ ] Comments ITom the responsible metropolitan
area clearingbouse/agency as E::J1ibir B-1. 4.a.;
or
[ ] Explanation as to why comrne:m are noe
available as E-d7iiJir B-1. 4.0.; or
[ ] Tae application was made available to r..l::e
appropriate metropolitan area cle:rri.nghouse!
agency and uniG of general local government
for review on ; and
[ ] A certification from the appliC.1l1t that the
application has lain before the metropolitan
cle'h-mgbcuse/agency for a period of 60 days
without comments or recommendations made
as Exhibir B-1. 4. c.
. No.
PART II - A.RCHITECTI)RE/E.~Gl'jEERING
ArchitecturallEngineering Information. An
engineering rep<)rt must be submitted and include, at
a minimum. the following information and is
attached as Exhibit B-II-l.
1. Statement of project components. Indicate if it
will be a new facility, enlargement, expansion,
renovation, or replacement of an existing facility.
Descn'be the existing facilities and proposed project
componentS in terms of dimensions, capacities,
quantities, etc.
2. Sketches and/or schematics at a minimur::n,
showing the general layout and location of the
componentS.
3. Feasibility Analysis. Include a review of existing
conditions. Discuss any potential probierns which
miO'ht delav consauction and affect oroject
o . .
components.
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be utilized by each benefi.ciaryrOther Paries'
identiried as project justification.
5. Proposed Method of COnsmlction. Indicate
whether the project will be constructed by
competitive bid, single contract, multiple contracts.
Indicate if any portion of the Construction work is
proposed to be done by applicant's own forces.
6. Estimate the useful life of the facility and the
basis on which it was determined.
7. Include a current detailed construction cost
estimate for each of the major project components
showing quantities, unit prices and toral costs.
~. lc.e:lC..I.",:-' major ,:ous::-.lc:Jcn permits required for
Liis lJroi~t. ar:c if 3JlV are aer:din~. Drov~de :te
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5~illS or i:he requeSl.
9. Provide an estimate of the number of months
the design period and the construction period.
10. If this project will be constructed adjacent to or
in the vicinity of a federally owned or operated
airfield, attach comments from the appropriate
agency to demonstrate that the project will be
compatible \\ith the airfield land-use plan prepared
for the subj~t airfield as Exhibit B-II. 2.
l.
B-lO
./:'A.l:U ill - OWNERSHIP/OPERATION/FlNA...'iCl\iG
1. Title. Does the applicam(s) hold good and merchantable title to all proj~t facilities, underlYing land,
necessary easements and rights-of-way and land to be improved as part of rb.e project purpose? Provide
information on foreclosable liens and encumbran~s.
[ ] Yes.
· No. If no, explain below how and when good and merchantable title will be obtained. Be specific, and
identify any existing liens and encumbrances, the timing and p~ure for obtaining merchantable title
to the real propeny including all easements, rights-of-way, or long term leases needed for completion of
the project; and who will own land to be improved as pan of the project purpose (such as an indu.st:riaI or
commercial park).
The site for the project is currently a portion of the Augusta Technical Institute
campus. Attorneys for the technical institute and Augusta-Richmond County are;;
currently completing the agreement for the intergovernmental transfer of the property.
This exchange should be completed by December 31, 1996.
There are no existing liens and encumbrances on the property. No additional rights-
of-way nor long term leases are needed for the project. The property will be owned
by Augusta-Richmond County following completion of the property purchase.
2. Ownership. Will any of the facilities funded by EDA be owned by an entity other than the applicant?
[ ] Yes. If yes, explain below.
. No.
3. Sale or Lease. Does the applicam(s) intend to sell, lease, transfer, dedicate or otherwise convey any interest
in che project facilities, underlying land, or any land. improved with EDA assistance?
[ ] Yes. If yes, explain below.
:
.. No.
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- - - --- --. ~'""'->~... "t'l-'U~ llllCDU 10 mongage or use the project facilities or underlYing
land to collateralize any sort of financing, including bonds?
[ ] Yes. If yes, explain below.
. No.
5. Operation and Maintenance. Will operation and rn~intenance respoDSlbilities for the project be retained
by the applicant(s)?
Augusta-Richmond County will maintain operation and maintenance
responsibilities for the incubator. It will utilize the Southeastern
Technology Center for daily operation of the facility.
.
Yes.
[ ] No. If no, explain below.
6. Potential Issues. Are there any issues such as pending or potential litigation, environmental concerns, or
bonding requirements which could affect complianCe with EDA requirements or the construction, financ:
ownership or operation of the project?
[ ] Yes. If yes, explain below.
. No.
7. Real Property Acquisition. Has there been or will there be any property including all easements and rights-
of-way, acquired for this project?
. Yes. If yes, complete Exhibit B-lII. 7, *~Calcu1ation Of Estimated Relocation and Land Acquisition
Expenses", and enter the total estimate for ~ Costs Incidental to Land Acquisition- Estimates ~ on line item
3, "Relocation expenses and payments ~ of the SF 424C Budget form, for costs incidental to land
acquisition. This is separate from the estimared purchase price of the property. If the project to be assisted
will cause the displacement of individuals, families, businesses or farms, explain how the procedure will
comply with Federal Regulations.
[] No.
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PART V - Project Purpose, Impact. and Program
Requirements
Se{:tion A: G€neral
1. Project Purpose and Impact: Update proje:::
purpose. impact, employer's scams, if changed since
submission of gram proposal. Provide as Exhibit E-
V.A.I.
2. Ele{:tric and Gas Facilities. Does ilie proje:::
include electric or gas facilities oilier rhan necessary
standby emergency electrical generating equipmenr
or internal facilities on ilie consumer's side of ilie
meter ?
[] Yes. If yes, provide ilie following as E~hibit B-
V.A.2:
a. An explanation of the limications of available
electric and/or gas energy supplies as iliey relate
to the loss of jobs or the generation of new jobs.
b. Evidence that fInancing for ilie facilities is not
available from private lenders or other Federal
agencIes.
c. Copies of statements made by the appropriate
Stare or Federal regulatory body that the facility
to be fInanced, in whole or part, by this grant
will not compete with an existing public utility
under their jurisdiction rendering such a service
to the public at rates or charges subject to
regulation by the state or. Federal regulatory
body and if there is a determination of
competition, that the existing public utilities are
unable or unwilling to meet the increase in
demand for such energy.
d. Information on whether such facility has been
authorized by Congress, if applicable~
. No.
3. Explain how minorities will share in the project
benefits and how minorities are served by existing
facilities, if any, as Exhibit B- V.A. 3.
4. Are minorities being displaced by this project?
~] ):-=5. ~X":i.1il 3..S Z--:;.;"jj;i: B- r,/....L.;.
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Title I, Public \Yorks Only
1.' blic \Yorks Impact Progr
Proj ~"" Is the project being c rdered for
fili:ding r the Public Works Im t Progr.un?
[] Yes.
If v.... ~omDlet.e the fo ~in~:
. ~. .:-
a. How many
A ward has
"
, Financial Assistance
will it take to cegin
days. How many
\ lete construction? _
.~
b. Estimate
labor co
pro]ec
labo
tensity. Onsite
'vided by total
C1
10
roves the economic or
en oment in areas of sev
distre applicant's plans
unemplo
area to wo
the project
employment op rnmi
benefits for the un
in the project area.
benefit low-ine
essential co
pressing publ'
2, E<:onomi
the project
Center?
velopment Cent
ated in an Economic
If yes, provide a signed scate nt as
ibit B- V.B.2, from the Eco mic
evelopmem District organization which
includes the following:
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ATTACm{E~l B - CHECKLIST OF EXHIBITS
This checklist identifies all the Exhibits identified in Artachmem B: Construction section of the application.
Those with Asterisks (*) are preprinted forms. The Exhibit IIllIIl.ber refers to the pan-section-item in the
application. Check the items and Exhibits submitted.
Part I - Applicant and Authorization
[ J B-I.l Local Government Comments
[ J B-I.2 Redevelopment Area Narrative
[ J B-I.3 Multi-jurisdictional Comments
[ J B-I.4.a Metropolitan Area Agency Comments
[ J B-I.4.b Explanation of Unavailability of Metropolitan Area Agency Comments
[ J B-I.4.c Certification of Metropolitan Area Agency Comments
Part n - ArchitecturelEngineering
. B-II.l Prelimin:lry Engineering Report
[ J B- II. 2 FAA Comments
Part ill - Ownership/OperationlFinancing
. B-ill.7 *Calculation of Estimated Relocation and Lm1 Acquisition Expenses
Part IV- Environment
. B-ry.A
I B-IV.A.l
I B-IV.A.2
. B-IV.A.9.c
. B-IV.A.18
[] B-IV.A.19.b
. B-IV.B
Environmental Narrative (including the following):
FEMA Floodplain and USGS Topographic Maps
Site Photos and/or Aerial Photo
*Applicant Certification Clause, ED-536
Permits
Public Hearing Transcript
SHPO Clearance
Part V - Project Purpose and Impact
[] B-V.A.l
[] B-V.A.2
. B-V.A.3
(J B-V-A.4
[] B-V.B.l
[ ] B- V.B.2
[] B-V.B.3
[ ] B- V.B.4.a
. B-V.B.4.b
I B-V.C.l
. B-V.C.2
Purpose, Impact, Employer Status Update
Electric/Gas Facilities Explanation
Minority Participation
Minority Displacement
PWIP Employment: Explanation
Economic Development Cenr.er Project Certification
Economic Development District Bonus Certification
.Revenue Charge Information
Explanation of O&M Costs
Economic Ad~ent Implementation Gram Narrative
Economic Adjustment Strategy
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PART I - APPLICANT AND AUTHORIZATION
There are no applicable exhibits for the section.
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.~ KUHLKE
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CONSTRUCTION & ASSOCIATES, INC.
January 20, 1997
Southeastern Technology Center
501 Greene Street
POBox 2144
Augusta, GA 30903
RE: Incubator Building
Dear Jane,
I enjoyed meeting with you and Mr. Oliver last week and I am excited about the
prospect of our involvement with your project.
Attached you will find a preliminary plan consistent with the spaces and
arrangement we discussed, Also, you will find a budget estimate showing the cost for
each major building division as they relate to your project.
Thank you for the opportunity and please give me a call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
D~~
President
DRD/ks
1916 NORTH LEG · POST OFFICE BOX 14549 · AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30919-0549. TELEPHONE (706) 738-0106
Item 1
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PROJECT ESTIMATE / DESCRIPTION
FOR
INCUBATOR BUILDING
This project shall consist of a 18,000,00 Square Foot single story, steel framed, brick
veneer building. Foundations for the structure shall be spread footings sized to
accommodate the design loads. Concrete slabs shall be of a thickness as required by the
intended occupancy. The roof shall be a metal architectural standing seam panel as
offered by Butler Manufacturing Company. Exterior windows and doors will be located as
shown and shall be of such type desirable for this facility.
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Building interior shall consist of metal stud wall framing and gypsum wall board for
demising walls and rated fire walls. All walls shall be painted. Ceiling shall be suspended
acoustical material with 6" of insulation above. Exterior walls shall receive 3 Yl" Batt
Insulation with a 1" Thermax Board on the outside face of the stud. Interior doors shall
be metal framed with solid wood veneered and shall be rated where required. Floor
finishes shall include carpet, V.c.T., ceramic tile, and exposed concrete in areas as
designated. Restrooms shall be equipped with toilet partitions, toilet accessories and
handicap grab bars as required. Kitchen, lounge area, and mail room shall have built-in
cabinets and counters, Mail boxes shall be furnished at a common location in a number
sufficient for the building.
Mechanical systems shall include all plumbing fixtures and equipment demanded by code
and usage for this type facility, HV AC systems shall be zoned split systems designed with
respect to building orientation, number of occupants, and usage. The building shall also
be furnished with a fire sprinkler system as required by N,F.P.A. 13, Richmond County ,
and the underwriters for the current insurance carrier. Electrical systems shall include
wiring for lighting, receptacle, and power wiring circuits. Main service equipment and
service entrance wiring is included to a point 20' from the building. Exit lighting,
emergency lighting and fire alarm systems shall also be included under the electrical
division.
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Item 2
Please see the schematic enclosed in the following clear pocket folder.
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Item 3
Feasibility Analysis
The proposed site is currently undeveloped is no discemable impediments to construction. Access to the
proposed site will be made via Augusta Tech Parkway, which has ample capacity for construction equipment.
Integration with student and faculty traffic during construction will not present any construction problems. The
proposed site is isolated from nearby structures, providing ample space for construction activities.
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Usage of the Facility
The percentage of the facility to be used by each party is:
1. Incubator and support space for private sector companies
2. Facility space for the Southeastern Technology Center
3. Facility space for the Georgia Institute of Technology
4. Facility space for the University of Georgia
Total Space Available
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14,700 sq. ft.
1 ,100 sq. ft.
1,100 sq. ft
1,100 sq. ft.
18,000 sq. ft.
Item 4
81. 7%
6.1%
6.1%
6.1%
100.0%
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Item 5
Proposed Method of Construction
The project will be constructed by a competitive designlbuild bid process. The process will allow the
designlbuild entity to subcontract as necessary. No portion of the construction work will be conducted by the
Augusta-Richmond County government.
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Item 6
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STATEMENT OF FAClUTY UFE
BASED ON THE IRS MODIFIED ACCELERATED COST RECOVERY SYSTEM. A
CONSISTENT TIME FRAME FOR THE THE USEFUL LIFE OF THIS FACILITY
WOULD BE" YEARS.
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BUDGET ESTl1v1ATE
I GENERAL CONDITIONS
· Field Engineering
· Building Layout
· Pennits
· Supervision
· Travel
· Temporary Electricity
· Temporary Telephone
· Temporary Water
· Temporary Toilet
· Field Office/Storage
· Builders Risk Insurance
· General Liability Insurance
· Sales Tax
· Freight
· Miscellaneous Items
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IT SITE WORK
· Subsurface Testing
· Compaction Testing
· BuildingIFooting Excavation
· Termite Control
· Outside concrete at Loading Dock and Front Entrance
ill CONCRETE
· Concrete Testing
· Formwork
· Expansion Joints
· Control Joints
· Rebar
· Wire Mesh
· Foundation Concrete
· Concrete Floor Slab Concrete
· Miscellaneous Fill concrete
· Finishing Curing / Sealing
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$ 80,442.00
$160,230.00
$ 64,092.00
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Budget Estimate
Page Two
IV MASONRY
· Brick Veneer at Outside Walls
· Mortar
· Sand
· Wall Reinforcing
· Concrete Block Walls at Loading Dock
· Wall Fill Concrete
· Cleaning
V METALS
· Welding
· Anchor Bolts
· Structural Steel Metal Railings / Stairs
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VI WOODS AND PLASTICS
· Rough hardware
· Miscellaneous Wood Framing / Blocking
· Cabinets and Counters
vn THERMAL AND MOISTURE
· Vapor Barrier
· Batt Insulation at Roof and Walls
· Thermax Insulation at Walls
· Metal Standing Seam Roof and Fascia
· Miscellaneous Flashing and Sheetmetal
· Caulking and Sealants
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vm DOORS AND WINDOWS
· Exterior Metal Framed Windows with 1" Insulated Glass
· Storefront Entrance and Side Doors with Insulated Glass
· Interior Metal Door Frames with Solid Core Doors
· Rated Fire Doors
· Overhead Doors
· Finished Hardware
$ 64,397,00
$ 10,063.00
$ 31,392.00
$ 27,860.00
$ 72,376,00
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Budget Estimate
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IX FTNTSHES
· Metal Stud Framing
· Sheetrock
· Ceramic Tile
· Carpet
· V.C.T. and Base
· Acoustical Ceilings
· Painting
$161,865,00
X SPECIALTIES
· Toilet Partitions
· Toilet Accessories
· Mail Boxes
· Signs
· Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets
· Dock Bumpers
$ 10,680.00
XI EQUIPMENT N I C
xn FURNISHINGS N I C
xm SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
· Structural Steel Framing
· RoofPurIins
. Bracing
· Architectural Metal Roofing
$168,405.00
XIV CONVEYING SYSTEMS N I C
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Budget Estimate
Page Four
XV MECHANICAL
· Water and Sewer piping
· Hot Water Heater
· Plumbing Fixtures
· Mop Sink
· Drinking Fountains
· Sprinkler Piping (Fire)
· Riser and Valve Station
· HV AC Units
· Ductwork
· Thermostats and Controls
· Ventilation for Restroom, Conference Room and Kitchen
· Attic Exhaust Fans and Louvers
· Soffit Venting
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XVI ELECTRICAL
· Lighting Fixtures
· Receptacles
· Switches
· Power Wiring For Mechanical Equipment
· Fire Alann
· Exit and Emergency Lighting
· Outside Lighting
· Computer and Phone Outlets
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$204,375.00
$130,394.00
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Item 8
Major Construction Permits
The construction permits required for this project will be typical for any construction taking place within
Augusta-Richmond County. There are no anticipated problems foreseen in acquiring any of these permits for
this project. No permits have been requested as of the delivery of the engineering information.
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Airfield Information
The proposed facility will not be constructed adjacent to or in the vicinity of a federally owned or operated
airfield.
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CALCULATION OF ESTIMATED RELOCATION A..~1) LL~1) ACQt~ON B.:u>E..'iSE.s
iTE.\11. COSTS INCIDENTAL TO lAND ACQulSmON - ESTIMATES
Number of Lmd Transac:i.oDS Involved (Inc!ud.ing options. e3c:nrYUtS and ~g'";-;-:f-..a.Y):
One (1)
Recording fees. transfer taXeS. surfeys. apprai.sals, 1,000.00
title search and similar apc:nses-Section 303(1) $
P:nalty costs-Section 303(2) I S
Real Property rax.es-Section 303(3) I S
Litigation expenses-Sec1ion 304{a) I S
I Total - Estimated costs incidental to transfer of title I S 1,000.00
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lTE.\12. RELOCATION - ESTIMATES
a. TENANTS - Estimates: Number of Claims
Zero (0)
(1) Moving .Expeoses: ~ :.,':?':.
"Acmal Expenses" - Section 202(a)(1) $
In lieu paymems-Section 202{b) IS
Total IS
(1) Replacement housing paymentS: 1':'"-,.,:.:.,:.....:.:........,.,..:.:....,.,.:" ...L:.:.~;:',7
Rental paymcms-Section 204{l) 1$
Down paymem-Section 204(2) S
Total S
(3) Total Estimated T enams $
b. OWNER-OCCUP ANTS - Estimates: Nmnber of Claims Ze r 0 (0)
(1) Moving .Expeoses: ~"'.'.':':"
"Actual expenses. -Section 202(a)(1) S
In lieu paymcms-Section 202(b) S
Total S
(1) RepI:!(;/"ml"TT! housing paymem:s: ;:::\\F:::!:::::::,\::,;,:,:::':.:.:,:; .,.'::;)j:Xit::r
Purctwe paymem:s-5ection 203(aX1) $
Reasonable replacemcm costs-Section 203(a)(1)(A) $
Increased i.mere:lt costs-Section 203(a)(1)(B) S
Closing casts-Section 203(a)(1)(C) ! S
I Rcn1a1 paymems-5ection 204(1) I S
Down paymem-Section 204(2) S
Total I S
(3) Total Estimated OwDer-Oc.cupams , $
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.::. BCSINESS - Estir:lares: ;-;un:be:- of C:a.i=.s Zero (0)
\1 oYing S---penses: i.. -
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. Actual" loss of tangible personal properry-Section 202(a)(2) I S
. Actual. searc.hing expenses-Section 202(a)(3) S
In lieu paymems-Section 202(c) S
I Total - E.s timared Business S
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GRA.ND TOTAL RELOCA nON EXPENSES S 1,000.00
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EXHIBIT B-IV.A
SECTION A
ENVIRONMENT AL
NARRATIVE
(1) Beneficiaries
There are no existing businesses or major development that will benefit from the proposed
project. The primary beneficiaries will be the entrepreneurial firms that are enabled through the
assistance provided at the incubator and three business support organizations that will be located
at the incubator - the Southeastern Technology Center, the Georgia Tech Economic Development
Institute Augusta Office, and the University of Georgia Business Outreach Services Augusta
Office. These organizations will be co-located in the facility and hence will have the enhanced
capability of providing business support services in a coordinated and consolidated manner.
As projected in the pre-application, at least 20 new businesses will be created over a three year
period resulting in over 100 new jobs.
(2) Area Description
Physical Setting & Location
Augusta-Richmond County is located in the east-central part of Georgia along the
Savannah River. The area is the home of the former city of Augusta. The region is
served by Interstate Highway Route 20, and US Routes 25, 221, and 278. There
are five bridges crossing the Savannah River into South Carolina. Major
metropolitan areas within easy driving distance of Augusta include Atlanta (139
miles), Athens (87 miles), Savannah (125 miles), Columbia, SC (75 miles), and
Charlotte, NC (167 miles). Several major transportation corridor projects, either
proposed or tinder way, include the Savannah River Parkway, Fall Line Freeway,
and the Bobby Jones Expressway extension.
The CSRA region has twelve existing or proposed Level I, II, and III general
aviation airports to serve its residents and businesses including Bush Field in
Augusta. Augusta/Bush Field is the only Level III airport; it provides commercial
airline commuter service to Atlanta and Charlotte, NC with approximately 20 non-
stop departures between these two destinations each weekday.
Topography & Geography
Augusta-Richmond County is in the Southern Coastal Plain Province. The
Southern Coastal Plain is characterized by gently sloping, well-drained sandy
loam to sandy soils. The province provides fair to good suitability for residential
and industrial foundations.
Historical Description
The history of the Central Savannah River Area generally centers around the City
of Augusta - Georgia's second oldest city. The City was named in honor of the
bride of the Prince of Wales, son of King George II of England.
The Town of Augusta served as an early military outpost and site of a
Revolutionary War battle. Upon the capture of Savannah by the British in 1778,
the state government was hastily moved to Augusta, where in 1779, the Georgia
General Assembly was organized. The constitution for Georgia was drawn up
here, and Augusta served as its capital city between 1785 and 1795.
In 1950, the Augusta area adopted a new regional label - the Central Savannah
River Area or "CSRA".
Population
The Augusta, GA-Aiken, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is the largest
metropolitan area in the region and the second largest in the state, behind Atlanta.
For the period between 1990-1994, the Augusta-Aiken MSA stood second in rate
of growth among Georgia's MSAs, posting an 8% increase in population. The
Augusta-Aiken MSA is largely dependent upon the health industry,
manufacturing, and federal civilian employment.
Since 1930, most of the population growth of the CSRA has occurred in the
Augusta metropolitan area, including Richmond, Columbia, and McDuffie
Counties. Over the period 1930-1992, alarger percentage of growth has occurred
in Columbia County than in either Richmond or McDuffie; 730%, 177%, and
132%, respectively. Much of the population movement is out migration from the
urban area of Augusta into the suburban Columbia County.
Economic Development
The CSRA region has an attractive business climate, home to Olin Corporation,
Louisiana-Pacific, E-Z Go/Textron, Proctor & Gamble, Monsanto Chemical,
MattellFisher Price, Archer Daniels Midland, Sweetheart Cup Co., and many other
corporations. Recent expansions and new business announcements include
Huron Tech Corp. ($21 million expansion) and Castleberry Food Company (150
jobs). The Augusta-Aiken metro area boasts a low cost ofliving. In addition, .
there are an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities including The
Masters Golf Tournament, the Augusta Invitational Rowing Regatta, the Augusta
Green Jackets (AAA Baseball), and the Augusta Symphony, Augusta Ballet,
Augusta Opera, and Augusta Choral Society. Combined with a classic southern
climate of mild winters and warm summers, the Augusta-Richmond County
maintains a reputation for one of America's most attractive lifestyles.
Natural and Historic Resources
Several resources have been identified for future studies or activities - Floridan
Aquifer, the Savannah River, and the Augusta Canal. The Floridan aquifer is a
groundwater source for the southern portion of the region and is in danger of
depletion. Further studies are necessary in order to develop a strategy to protect
this valuable drinking water source. The Savannah River is a multipurpose
resource - it provides opportunities for recreation, drinking water, wildlife habitat,
and aesthetics. A committee comprised of Federal, state, regional, and local
agencies, corporations, organizations, and individuals is currently assessing
strategies to manage and protect the Savannah River ecosystem in a way that
allows the balancing of multiple uses. Finally, the Augusta Canal has been
formally designated as a Regionally Important Resource. Future development
projects in and around the canal will be reviewed by Columbia and Richmond
Counties, the Augusta Canal Authority, and the CSRA RDC for consistency with
the Augusta Canal Heritage Area Management Plan.
Land Use
From the early trading post along the Savannah River to the growing cotton and
kaolin industry and the expanding medical and science research center, changes in
population and economic development have led to changing land use patterns in
and around Augusta-Richmond County. The Savannah River Site, the Fort
Gordon Military Reservation, and the opening of the 1-20 transportation corridor
have led to extensive growth in the Augusta metropolitan area.
New elements that will lead to changes in the land use patterns are major road
improvements such as the Fall Line Freeway and the Savannah River Parkway,
new downtown riverfront development both in Augusta and in North Augusta, SC,
and adoption of land use regulations by local governments.
Floodplains and Topography
Maps showing the topography of the proposed sites and any potential floodplains
are attached as Exhibit B-IV.A.I.
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Photographs and/or Aerial Photographs
Photographs of the proposed site and an aerial photograph of the proposed site are
attached as Exhibit B-IV.A.2.
(3) Alternatives to the Proposed Project
Several alternatives to the proposed project were considered during the
development of the application. Initial locations were considered throughout
Augusta-Richmond County. Early arguments for a location stressed having
enough property for a building to house business support organizations as well as
proximity to an educational institute.
A site at the Augusta Technical Institute rose to the top of consideration for
several reasons:
1. Acquisition of the site could be accomplished through intergovernmental
procedures.
2. Enough property is available to support an incubator of the size needed.
3. Access to the property currently exists and is quite convenient.
4. Proximity to the Augusta Technical Institute campus provides potential
employees as well as educational opportunities.
The need for a business incubator in Augusta-Richmond County has been
identified in many studies over the past several years. There is no entrepreneur
development infrastructure in Augusta-Richmond County. Hence, there are no
other projects having similar benefits in the area. Also, because of the lack of any
entrepreneur development infrastructure in Augusta-Richmond County, the
consideration of a "no-project" decision on an incubator was only briefly
considered.
(4) Shorelines, Beaches and Dunes, Estuary, Wetlands, and Floodplains
There are no shorelines, beaches, dunes, estuaries, wetlands, or floodplain areas
located within or adjacent to the project site. Wetland and floodplain maps are
attached as separate Exhibits. There are no known potential impacts to any of the
environment features from the project activities. The applicant will comply with
all federal, state, and local environmental and development regulations to assure
that any probably impacts are mitigated or prevented.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have
been contacted regarding the presence of any preswnable wetland resources in or
near the project location. Copies of correspondence are attached in Exhibit 2.
The applicant does participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.
(5) Vegetation and Wildlife Resources
a. There are no designated State or National Parks, or National Game Preserves
located on or in the vicinity of the proposed project activities.
b. There are no Wilderness Areas, as designated or proposed under the Wilderness
Act, or wild or scenic rivers, as designated or proposed under the Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act that are located on or in the vicinity of the proposed project activities.
(6) Endangered Species
There are no known endangered or threatened species of plants or animals, or
critical habitats, that have been identified in the project area or its immediate
vicinity. The project area is currently a non-developed parcel located in an
developed urban area. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been contacted for
comments on this proposal for Federal funding. A copy of this correspondence is
attached in Exhibit 2.
(7) Land Use and Zoning
The current land use of the specific project site and adjacent land parcels is shown
on the attached Project Area Land Use map. Land uses shown are those utilized in
the city-county comprehensive plan.
The present formal zoning designation of the specific project site and adjacent
land parcels is shown on the attached Augusta-Richmond County Zoning Map.
Agricultural land parcels designated as "prime/unique agricultural lands" under
the Federal Farmlands Project Act or a local equivalent are shown on the attached
Prime Farmlands map.
(8) Solid Waste Management
a. Types and quantities of solid wastes to be produced.
There are two components of the project: the business support offices and the
business incubator. The types of solid waste produced by the business support
offices will be those typical of office operations - paper, cardboard, aluminum
cans, etc. The projected quantity for the three organizations is three (3) cubic yards
per week. Please note that these offices are currently in operation and there will no
additional solid waste generated by their presence at this location.
The other component of this project is the business incubator. Given the nature of
the office space to be provided, the majority of solid waste generated should be
that typical of office operations. However, occupation of the incubator by high
technology or speciality firms could generate exotic or hazardous wastes. This
issue will be discussed in Section (9). The quantity of solid waste cannot be
estimated at this time.
b. Solid waste collection and disposal methods.
Solid waste collection at the project location is performed by private sector
contractors. Collection dates are negotiated by the solid waste generator and the
solid waste contractor. The useful life of solid waste collection is through the
contract life. With competitive companies providing solid waste collection
services, continued collection will be available for the foreseeable future.
Solid waste disposal is performed at the Augusta-Richmond County Landfill.
According to landfill personnel, the remaining life of the facility is twenty (20)
years.
c. Recycling / Resource Recovery Programs
The business incubator will utilize recycling programs for aluminum cans, paper,
and cardboard. The center will assist tenant businesses with negotiating for
recycling of other materials.
(9) Hazardous or Toxic Substances
a. Production of toxic, hazardous, or radioactive substances.
This project is being undertaken to support the development of new businesses.
These businesses could be pursuing a variety of products in a variety of fields - for
example, bioremediation, biotechnology, or advanced telecommunications. The
activities at the incubator will very likely involved the use and/or generation of
hazardous or toxic substances. At this time the identification of these substances
cannot be made.
b. Storage, use, and disposal of hazardous or toxic substances.
The incubator will develop regulations for tenant storage, use, and disposal of
hazardous or toxic substances. These regulations will be developed in cooperation
with federal, state, and local regulatory officials. Tenants will be required to
comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and laws on this topic.
c. The Applicant Certification Clause is attached at Exhibit B-IV.A.9.c.
(10) Water Resources
There are no surface and/or underground water resources in or near the project
area. A map showing the aquifer recharge areas for Augusta-Ricrunond County is
attached.
(11) Water Supply and Distribution Systems
The source for the Augusta-Ricrunond County water system is the Savannah River
and wells located in the southern portion of the county. The quality of the water
from both sources is good. The available supply capacity of the Augusta-
Ricrunond County system is in the millions of gallons per day. There are no
supply issues for either local domestic or industrial/commercial water resources.
The amount of water which the project facilities and primary beneficiaries are
expected to utilize is negligible. Activities at the incubator will consist of office
operations and light manufacturing activities. The business support organizations
are currently in operation and hence will not generate additional water demand.
(12) Wastewater CoUection and Treatment Facilities
a. Description of process wastewaters.
The domestic and/or process wastewaters associated with the project facility will
be typical of those of a small business. The domestic wastewaters will be those of
normal restroom and kitchen facilities. Process wastewaters will be minimal
because of the size and number of the incubating businesses. One note is that the
incubator will develop stringent regulations to assure that no wastewater from
exotic operations that might be incompatible with wastewater treatment will be
disposed of in the system.
b. Description of wastewater treatment facilities.
The Augusta-Richmond County Commission-Council operates a wastewater
treatment facility that will serve the location of the incubator. This facility
currently has a capacity of 46.1 million gallons per day with an average demand of
30 million gallons per day. The wastewater generated by the incubator will have a
negligible impact on available capacity. There will be no discharges with will
require on-site pretreatment. The local wastewater treatment system is not
inadequate nor is it overloaded.
c. Changes in surface water runoff patterns.
The current surface of the proposed incubator site is undeveloped property with a
land cover of grass and trees. The construction of the incubator facility and
associated parking will remove surface area that presently absorbs precipitation.
Consequently, there will be an increase in surface water run-off. Design and
construction of the incubator will include a stormwater detention pond to
temporarily hold excess water run-off from paved areas. The applicant at this time
is preparing for the construction of the incubator. The storrnwater discharge permit
has not yet been initiated, but will be initiated upon approval of the grant
application.
(13) Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898)
This project will not result in disproportionate adverse human health or
environmental impacts relative to minority and low income persons.
(14) Streets, Traffic, Parking
a. Local street / road system
The incubator will be located on property presently part of the Augusta Technical
Institute campus. Access to the campus is provided by Interstate 520 (Bobby Jones
Expressway), U.S. Highway 1, and Lumpkin Road. Interstate 520 and U.S.
Highway 1 are high volume roads. All roads have sufficient capacity to handle the
traffic that will be generated by the incubator. Expected vehicle traffic increase
will be no more than 50 vehicles per day.
b. Affect upon existing land use.
The incubator will be located on property presently part of the Augusta Technical
Institute campus. There will be a slight rise in congestion on the campus as up to
50 additional vehicles per day access the campus. Accessing the incubator from
Lumpkin Road will have an impact by slightly congesting residential streets.
c. Impact on existing transportation facilities.
No existing capacities of transportation facilities will be exceeded as a direct or
indirect result of this project. The vast majority of traffic congestion will be by
automobile. Truck traffic will consist of product and supply delivery.
(15) Air Quality
a. The proposed project area is not classified as a "non-attainment" area for any
criteria pollutants.
b. There are no local topological conditions that would hinder the dispersal of air
emission. As with any area in east Georgia, from time to time there are transient
meteorological conditions (temperature inversions) that temporarily hinder the
dispersal of air emissions.
(16) Noise
The operation of project facilities and primary beneficiaries will not increase local
ambient noise levels. All operations will be conducted inside the facility which
will be enclosed.
(17) Construction
Construction can result in temporary impacts such as noise, dust generation, soil
erosion and siltation. Several methods will be used to avoid these impacts. Noise
will be minimized by retaining as many trees as possible to muffle noise. Also,
equipment will be operated according to manufacturing specifications. Dust
generation will be minimized by using water application when necessary and
appropriate. Soil erosion and siltation will be minimized by avoiding soil
disturbance during wet conditions or rainfall. In addition, screening materials will
be utilized to reduce siltation. Finally, all federal, state, and local regulations
designed to reduce siltation and soil erosion will be adhered to during
construction.
(18) Permits
There are no special environmental permits known to be required for this project.
Hence, no special environmental permits have been received. Initiation of the
permitting process will begin shortly to assure the timely completion of this
project.
(19) Public Notification / Controversy
a. The community as a whole is generally unaware of this project. The need for a
business incubator has been discussed in the community by a wide range of
groups. The latest has been in the 1995 "SRRDI Economic Development Plan for
the Central Savannah River Area: A Blueprint for the Future" document produced
by the Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative. An excerpt from the
document is attached.
b. No formal public hearing has been held for this project.
c. There have been no public controversies or objections made concerning this
project.
Section B = Historic L Archaeological Resources
There have been no historic/archaeological resources identified within the project
area that are either listed on the National Register of Historic Places or considered
to be of local and State significance and perhaps eligible for listing in the National
Register.
Copies of correspondence with the State Historic Preservation Officer are attached
as Exhibit B-IY.B.
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EXHIBIT B-IV.A.9.c
FORM ED-536
OMB Control NurOOer 0610-0092
Expiration Date: 12131/96
Augusta-Richmond County Commission-Council
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APPLICANT CERTIFICATION CLAUSE
The Applicant represents and certifies that it has used due diligence to determine that the description of the site describerl herein is
accurate with respect to the presence or absence of contamination from toxic or hazardous substances. The term .site. includes the entire
scope of the project, including furore phases of the project and all areas where construction will occur.
1. Is the site currently. or has it in the past fifty years, been used for any of the following operations or
activities :
a) generation of hazardous substances and/or waste DYES ~O
b) a-eaanem, storage (temporary or permanem). or disposal of solid or hazardous substances X'NO
and/or waste DYES
c) storage of pea-oleum products DYES )<NO
d) used/waste oil storage or reclamation units DYES )(No
e) research or testing laboratory DYES )<No
f) ordnance research, testing, production. or storage DYES )(No
g) chemical manufacturing or storage DYES xNo
h) military weapons or ~mTT11mition training or testing DYES ~O
i) iron works/foundry DYES ~O
j) railroad yard DYES ~O
k) industrial or m~mlfacnuing operation DYES )(No
Ifany of the above operaIions ever occurred at the site, and appropriate cleaoup or other action was performed in accor~ with the
local, State and Federal laws, pmvidl'! donlTnf"'nt~tinn of such cleaIIllp.
2. Do wells draw water from an underlying aquifer to provide the local domestic water supply?
DYES
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3. Has a Federal, state or local regulatory authority ever conducted an environmental assessment,
environmental impact statement, or a preliminary assessment/site inspection. or similar environmemal
surveyor inspection report at the site? If yes, provitit" cnpi~~ of reports or result.
DYES
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4. Have any environmental or OSHA citations or notices of violation been issued to the facility?
If yes, provitit" cnpit"~.
DYES
5. Have any unpermitted releases of hazardous substances occurred at the facility which
resulted in notification to the EPA's National Response Center?
If yes, whar wa~ rht" n::lnlrt" nf Iht" rt"lt"a~t"?
DYES )(No
DYES ~O
DYES 1&0
DYES ~O
DYES )(NO
DYES ~O
DYES ~O
6. Is asbestos containing material currently in the facility? If yes, tit"~mht" anti pmvitit" infnnrnrion
cnnct"rning ~rart" anti Ft"tieTaI r~gpl::lrnry cnmplianct".
7. Is there any equipment (electrical transformers, etc.) cont:lining polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB)
on the site? If yes. de!;crihl- cnntiirinn nf rht" t"qJlipmt"nr i e ::lgt" It"::llring erc.
8. a. Are there underground storage tanks on the site?
b. If so, how many are there?
c. Have they been inspected for leaks within the past year? If so, whar wt"1"l" !ht" rt'cmlr~?
If not, prnvitit" t"xplan::lrinn.
9. Has the facility been tested for radon?
If yes, provitit" rt"~lIlr~.
10. Have there been or are there now any environmental investigations by Federal, state or local
govemmem agencies which could affect the site in question?
If yes, prnvitit" availahlt" infnnnarinn.
The applicant acknowledges that This certification regarding hazardous substances and/or waste is a material representation of fact upon
which the Governmem relies when executing this award.
The Government reserves the right to terminate the award. if at any time during the useful life of the project it becomes aware that
bazarcIous substances aOO/or ~aste are present thereon, or that such hazardous substances and/or waste have been inappropriately handled
thereon. Further. if it is determined at any time that the presence of hazardous substances and/or waste, or inappropriate h:lndling thereof,
has been misrepresented, the Government will utilize other available legal remedies against the applicant.
Authorized Signature
Title & Date
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GEORGIA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE MEMORAL'IDillvf
EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 REVIEW PROCESS
TO: Tripp Reid, Administrator
Georgia State Clearinghouse
FROM:
MR. J\t1ARK EDWARDS
mSTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION
SUBJECT: Executive Order 12372 Review
PROJECT: Construct Business Incubator
STATE ill: GA961209004
DATE:
o This notice is considered to be consistent with those state or regional goals,
policies, plans, fiscal resources, criteria for developments of regional impact,
environmental impacts, federal executive orders, acts and/or rules and
regulations with which this organization is concerned.
This notice is not consistent with:
o The goals, plans, policies, or fiscal resources with which this organization is
concerned. (Line through inappropriate word or words and prepare a statement
that explains the rationale for the inconsistency. Additional pages may be used
for outlining the inconsistencies).
o The criteria for developments of regional impact, federal executive orders, acts
and/or rules and regulations administered by your agency. Negative environmental
impacts or provision for. protection of the environment should be pointed out.
(Additional pages may be used for outlining the inconsistencies).
o This notice does not impact upon the activities of the organization.
1ased on the information provided, the Georgia
HiS10ric Preservation Division believes that this
project will not impect ~ or .en:haeologi<:al
resources. An( changes to this ~ .. ___
proposed will require further ~ ..., our ~
for compliance with SectkIn 106 of the NIdoneI
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January 1995
Part V - Project Purpose, Impact, and Program
Requirements
Section A: General
1. Project Purpose and Impact:
An update of the project purpose, impact, employer's status, and other changes is
attached at Exhibit B- V,A.l.
2. Electric and Gas Facilities
The project does not include electric or gas facilities other than necessary standby
emergency electrical generating equipment or internal facilities on the consumer's
side of the meter.
3. Minority Participation
An explanation of how minorities will share in the project benefits and how
minorities are served by existing facilities is provided in Exhibit B- V.A.3.
4. Minority Displacement
No minorities are being displaced by this project.
Exhibit B- V.A.3
Minority Participation
The minority population of the area will share equally in the benefits of the
projects. Benefits will be assured through two means. These are minority direction
of incubator operations and the second is active use of the facility by minority
entrepreneurial firms.
This project is being proposed by the Augusta-Richmond County government.
The governing Commission-Council has a 50% minority composition. In addition,
the direction of the incubator will be overseen by the Office of Community and
Housing Development headed by a minority male. The Southeastern Technology
Center will oversee direct day to day operations of the incubator facility. The
Board of Directors of the Southeastern Technology Center also has extensive
minority representation.
The Draft Tenant Selection Criteria for the incubator (prepared by the
Southeastern Technology Center) expressly lists the pursuit of minority firms as
tenants. The criteria state "Applicants to the incubator will be screened and
selected from entrepreneurs including downsized SRS employees, female,
minority and disadvantaged applicants."
There are no incubator facilities existing in the Augusta-Richmond County area at
this time. Hence, minorities cannot at this time be served by any incubator
services. The purpose of this application is to provide a means of providing
incubator services to minority entrepreneurs.
Exhibit B- V.C.1
Economic Adjustment Implementation Grant Narrative
I. Discussion of the activities proposed for funding which should be identified as
integral and priority elements within the Economic Adjustment Strategy prepared
or updated within the preceding two years for the eligible area.
The Augusta-Richmond County area has had the Savannah River Site (SRS) as
part of its economic foundation since the early 1950s. However, with the waning
of the Cold War, the need for nuclear materials production capability at SRS has
declined. The result has been massive personnellay-offs at the facility and an
economic blow to the region.
To deal with this crisis, the employment region for the Savannah River Site is
pursuing an Economic Adjustment Strategy. This five county region includes
Richmond and Columbia counties of Georgia and Aiken, Barnwell, and Allendale
counties of South Carolina. The Economic Adjustment Strategy has been funded
through the United States Department of Energy.
The Economic Adjustment Strategy Final Report was completed in December
1995. The Strategy examines several means of adjusting to the downsizing of the
Savannah River Site. One strategy is the development of a business incubator to
foster small business creation. The incubator is defmed on page 7 of the report as a
Core Program Support Initiative for the region. On pages 11-12 the incubator is
listed as a major business and finance asset for economic adjustment in the region.
Pages 20-21 of the report lists the recommendation for an incubator, its objective,
the background supporting its development, an assessment of benefits, and the
actions needed for its development.
Exhibit B-V.C.2
Economic Adjustment Strategy
The Economic Adjustment Strategy has been developed by the Savannah River
Regional Diversification Initiative. The strategy is outlined in the document titled
"Economic Development Plan for the Central Savannah River Area: A Blueprint
for the Future." the blueprint does meet the minimum requirements for an
Economic Adjustment Strategy.
Minimum Requirements
a. An appropriately designed and conducted planning process.
Funding for the project was provided by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Requirements for the project were that a comprehensive planning would be
utilized. The planning process was designed with assistance from the Department
of Energy and received their approval. Conduction of the planning process was
undertaken with Department of Energy approval and included their guidance
throughout the process.
b. An understanding of the economic problems being addressed.
An Economic Adjustment Strategy is required due to personnel cut-backs and
mission evaporation at the Savannah River Site. This is the economic problem
being faced by Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative. The strategies
to be undertaken to address this problem are: 1. Pursuit of new missions for the
Savannah River Site, and 2. Pursuit of Alternative Solutions for Continued
Development (Business & Financial, Transportation, Physical Resources,
Education, and Technology).
c. An analysis of the industry sectors and the firms within them that comprise the
area's economic base, and of the particular strengths and weaknesses of the area
that contribute to, or detract from, its current and potential economic
competitiveness.
The planning process for the Economic Adjustment Strategy did examine the
industry sectors and finns within the area that comprise the economic base. Efforts
were concentrated upon the Savannah Rive Site due to the frightening large
personnel reduction being faced by that facility. With the immediacy of these
personnel reductions, the SRRDI Board of Directors has decided to concentrate
efforts on defining the strengths and weaknesses of the Savannah River Site and
how they impact the potential economic competitiveness of the region.
d. Strategic objectives that flow from the economic analysis and conclusions and
focus on stimulating investment in new and/or expanding economic activities that
offer the best prospects for revitalization and growth.
The strategic objectives from the SRRDI planning process are provided in the
Executive Summary of the "Economic Development Plan for the Central
Savannah River Area: A Blueprint for the Future." The activities that offer the
best prospects for revitalization and growth include:
1. Pursuit of new missions for the Savannah River Site.
2. Strengthening business and finance support in the region.
3. Maintaining and improving transportation resources of the region.
4. Maintaining and improving the physical resources of the region.
S. Improving the education level of the region.
6. Making the best use of technology within the region.
e. Appropriate and necessary resources in the area and elsewhere which have been
identified and are/will be coordinated to support implementation of the Economic
Adjustment Strategy.
For the pursuit of an incubator for the region, the Economic Development
Administration has been identified as a funding resource. Provision of business
and technical assistance will be from the Southeastern Technology Center, the
Georgia Institute of Technology Economic Development Institute, and the
University of Georgia Small Business Development Center.
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SRRDI
Economic Development Plan
for the Central Savannah River Area
Two StlZtes One Future
A Blueprint for the Future
Final Report
December 1995
'The resulting picture is one of a
strong, vibrant region with much to
offer new and existing industries and
a creative vision for the future. II
This study was funded by a grant provided by the United States Department of Energy (Grant #DE-FG09.935SRl8344).
Lower Savannah Council of Governments would like to emphasize the views and/or recommendations that appear in
the SRRDI Economic Development Plan for the Central Savannah River Area are those of the Savannah River
Regional Diversification Initiative and do not constitute an endorsement by the United States Department of Energy
of the views and/or recommendations detailed in this study.
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Since the end of the Cold War, the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) of Georgia and South Carolina has
joined communities surrounding Department of Energy defense facilities nationwide in forging a new durable
economy for the 21st Century.
The new economy is based on a realization that our defense facilities must be downsized to reflect changing
world conditions and to meet Federal budget constraints and that the jobs of the future will come in large measure
from community initiatives that leverage the technical resources of the defense complex. The economic winners of the
21st Century will be those communities that can best match the resources and talents of its defense
facilities to the needs of the private sector.
Regionalism is the key to success in the CSRA region surrounding DOE's Savannah River Site. The
Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative (SRRDI) has been established as the mechanism for working with
the Federal Government to achieve regional economic diversification in the wake of defense downsizing.
The SRRDI region is comprised of two states - Georgia and South Carolina - five counties: AllendaIe,
Barnwell, Aiken, Richmond and Columbia - and 32 municipalities that surround the Savannah River Site. While
several public/private organizations have undertaken economic development initiatives on their own. regional
cooperation from all these governments is viewed as essential to success.
Relying on the ideas and participation of key community leaders and the assistance of the Department of
Energy and its major Site contractor, Westinghouse Savannah River Company, SRRDI has developed a comprehensive
regional plan that describes the assets of the region, identifies some of its most pressing needs, and outlines an
approach for diversification that can, in the long term, reduce reliance on traditional defense missions and increase
opportunities for job creation in the private sector.
The Regional Plan is the result of months of effort by dozens of volunteers from throughout the five~ounty
region and is the most comprehensive planning docwnent ever developed on behalf of the twO-state region. Areas
reviewed include business and finance, education, information and technology, physical resources and transportation.
Several common themes emerged from the work of the various committees. These themes include the impor-
U:tIlce of new missions for the Savannah River Site; maximizing the use of technology as an economic development
tool, including enhancing educational opportunities for the workforce; making the region more accessible to national
and international markets through improvements in the transportation infrastructure; and providing financial incentives
and other support for new business development and job creation.
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As they emerge from the plan, the goals of the SRRDI economic development program based on an assessment
of these key areas are:
· To diversify the region's economic base;
· To create and retain high-value, long-term private sector jobs;
· To transfer Savannah River Site technologies to new and existing area firms for commercial application.
Defining success in this new economic arena centers on three major components:
· Applied Research and Development - Leading to the rapid commercialization of new products and
manufacturing processes, conducted jointly by the private sector, Savannah River Site and regional
university researchers;
· Scientific Education and Technology Training - To upgrade workforce skills through modification or
development of programs to meet the future needs of regional employers;
· Entrepreneurial DevelQpment Services - Provided to individuals or companies involved in research and
development or in technology-based manufacturing. These services include incubator space, shared business
services, provision of management., marketing, financial and technical services to improve the survivability
rate of emerging growth companies.
In summary, the overall objective is to create an environment conducive to technology-based startups, busi-
ness expansions, and the attraction of new ventures to the SRRDI region. The region is seeking to build a market-
driven production-based economy which will sustain the growth and expansion of our vigorous retail and service
sectors.. By capitalizing on the capabilities of the region's existing ~ufacturing base, emerging entrepreneurs,
Savannah River Site-developed technologies and the unparalleled skills of the area's workforce, the SRRDI goals
and objectives are being achieved to the long-term benefit of the entire region and the nation.
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Dr. Fred C. Davison
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I. Executive Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
II. New Missions For
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III. Alternative Solutions and Common Themes:
A Report of the
Regional Plan Committees
Business and Finance Report ........ 1 8
Transportation Report II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Physical Resource Report ........... 35
Education Report...... II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Technology Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
IV. The RDllmplementation Strategy:
Responding to the Region's
Economic Development Challenges .. 60
V. Regional Plan Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
SRRDI Board of Directors
VI. Appendix A: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
RDI Budget Metrics & Resources
Appendix B:
SRRDI Proposal Process
Anticipated Results
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Executive Summary
''The plan's basic strategies are to
maintain core enabling technologies for
both industrial competitiveness and
national security, to grow technology-
based companies, and to leverage the
availability of skilled people and facilities
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For more than 40 years, the Central Savannah
River Area (CSRAl has benefited from the significant
_estment of the Department of Energy in facilities.
"chnology, and people at the Savannah River Site.
The end of the Cold War has led to inevitable down-
sizing of the nuclear defense program. Today, the CSRA
is responding by leveraging past Department of
Energy investments in people, technology, and facilities to
mitigate the impact and stimulate regional economic
development.
I. Introduction
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Initiative (SRROIl has been designated by the U.S.
Department of Energy as the Community Reuse
Organization (CRO) for the Savannah River Site. As
such, SRRDI is charged with developing and
implementing a comprehensive plan to expand and
further diversify the economy of the Central Savannah
River Area in response to the downsizing of the
Savannah River Site. This plan provides background
'"''1 regional economic conditions resulting from work-
.Jrce reductions and outlines steps proposed by SRROI
to mitigate the adverse economic effects of defense
downsizing. The SRROI region is designated by
congressional language and includes Aiken, Allendale,
and Barnwell Counties in South Carolina, and
Richmond and Columbia Counties in Georgia. For four
decades, from the 1950's through the early 1990's,
the region's communities and the Savannah River Site
forged a bond of mutual reliance as the Site became
the region's largest employer.
The CSRA is a manufacturing and agricultural
region, and its people are manufacturing and
agricultural people. This plan capitalizes on the
region's assets and the capabilities of the residents
of the CSRA. The plan's basic strategies are to
maintain core enabling technologies for both industrial
competitiveness and national security, to grow
technology-based companies, and to leverage the
availability of skilled people and facilities in the
CSRA. This is intended to minimize impact on SRS
Jnd regional personnel and the short-term costs
related to paying layoff allowances, wflile simultaneously
investing more heavily in long-term economic
development.
Based on the Rndings or the regional plan
committees and in order to mitigate the adverse
economic effects of defense downsizing, SRROI is
implementing the Regional Diversification Initiative
(ROil which is designed to leverage the transition of
public sector technology and competencies to private
sector regional business partners, leading to the
creation and retention of high caliber private sector
jobs. The goals of the program are:
.. To diversify the region's economic base;
.. To create and retain high value, long-term
private sector jobs;
.. To transfer Savannah River Site technologies to
new and existing area firms for commercial
application.
Core I='rogram Support
Initiatives
The key to the success of this program will be
SRRDI's support for initiatives which fit into three
major components:
.. Applied Reseal'1:h and Development ..
Leading to the rapid commercialization of new prod-
ucts and manufacturing processes, conducted jointly
by the private sector, Savannah River Site and
regional university researchers.
.. Scientific Education and Technotogy Training ..
To upgrade workforce skills through the modification
or development of programs, to meet the future
needs of regional employers.
.. Entrepreneurial Development Services ..
Provided to individuals or companies involved in
research and development or technology-based
manufacturing. These services include incubator
space, shared business services, provision of
management, marketing, financial and technical
services to improve the survivability rate of emerging
growth companies.
The overall objective is to create an environment
conducive to technology-based business start-ups,
business expansions, and the attraction of new
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build a market-driven, production-based economy
which will sustain the growth and expansion of our
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on the capabilities of the region's existing manufac-
turing base, emerging entrepreneurs, Savannah
River Site-developed technologies and the skills of
the area's workforce, the SRROI goals and objectives
can be achieved to the long-term benefit of the
entire region.
II. Overview of CSRA
Region
Amenities
The CSRA region has an attractive business
climate, offering extensive assistance to new
businesses and industry seeking a friendly and
supportive location. The region has a classic southem
climate of mild winters and warm summers. New
businesses and industries have found it easy to
transfer employees here because of the region's
nany amenities. The facts outlined below, along
with an abundance of recreational and cultural
opportunities, have served as attractions to
newcomers to the area.
The Augusta region is one of the premier medical
centers in the Southeast with more than 25,000
people employed in the medical community. The
Medical College of Georgia, the state's health
sciences university, is one of the top ten schools in
the country for general practitioners. The Medical
College of Georgia is also dedicated to research,
breaking new ground in telemedicine and cell
signalling research.
The cost of living in the region is 3% lower than
that of the nation. The average selling price of a
home in 1993 was $97,698 with an average num-
ber of listings of 3,532 during the same time period.
The CSRA region has a comprehensive support
'3nd supplier base and a quality transportation
necwork which includes convenient interstate access
and Augusta's Bush Field Airport with 20-25 major
commercial carrier flights per day. Utility rates for
the region are below those of other states in the
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The SRROI region has seen continuous grovvth in
past decades. This growth is often attributed to the
many amenities and resources available in the
region. In 1990, the population of the five-county
region surrounding SRS was 408,705. More than
92 percent of this population lived in three counties:
Aiken, Columbia, and Richmond. Augusta was the
largest city, with a population of 44,639. The
largest cities in the region in 1990, besides
Augusta, were Aiken (19,872), North Augusta
(15,351), and Barnwell (5,2551. The population of
the region grew at an average annual rate of 1 .7
percent during the 197os. The average annual
growth rate slowed to 1.2 percent between 1 980
and 1990.
During the 198os, the median age of the popu-
lation in the region, the two states, and the nation
increased. By 1990, the median age for the region
was 31.2 years, a 13 percent increase from 1980.
The 1980 and 1990 median ages for the region
were lower than those of the nation and the two
states. The median age for the cities was higher
than that for the rural areas. In 1990, 75.4 percent
of the population lived in areas classified as urban.
The urban-rural mix of the region was slightly more
urban than that of the United States with a 73.7
percent urban population. During the 198os, the
urban-rural composition of the region did not change
significantly. Columbia County had the largest
change in urban population, with an increase of
slightly more than 10 percent. In 1970, all the
counties except Richmond were more than 50 percent
rural. By 1980, four of the five counties, Aiken,
Barnwell. Columbia and Richmond, had more than
50 percent of their populations living in urban
areas.
The commuting patterns of the SRROI region
reveal that the majority of persons both live and
work in the region. Close to 90% of persons working
in the SRRDI region have their residences in the
region, while less than 5% of those living within this
region, commute to destinations outside the region.
The primary regional commuting destination is
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Richmond County, with close to 100,000 commuting
workers from outside the county, followed by
Aiken-60, 000, Columbia-15, 000, Barnwell-8, 000
and Allendale-4,000.
The CSRA region offers a host of advantages for
businesses and industries seeking a new location. It
is an excellent, low-cost location in which to conduct
high technology business in a productive atmosphere.
Excellence of educational facilities, availability of a
labor force, and the area's quality of life all combine
to make the region an extremely attractive location.
Economic Conditions
The region prospers in a favorable labor climate.
The Metro Augusta area has not had a union work
stoppage since 1978. Excluding paper and allied
products, the percentage of manufacturing plants
unionized is under 5%. In the non-manufacturing
sector, there are virtually no unions.
The workforce of the CSRA has a remarkable
1ase in scientific, communications, engineering,
biomedical and advanced technology skills. These
skills are a result of long-established industries in
the chemical, nuclear energy, and medical research
fields. In addition, the unique communications center
at the U.S. Army's Fort Gordon provides modern
telecommunications capabilities. Two natural assets
- wood and kaolin -- have created unique opportunities
for companies to market a variety of products made
from these resources. The CSRA is one of the
world's largest suppliers of kaolin for ceramic and
fillers. Forestry companies make wood products
ranging from paper and pulpwood to fine furniture
and flooring. The mostly non-union workforce has a
traditionally strong work ethic.
Local education systems are assets to any new
business or industry. Within the CSRA region, there
are several technical/vocational schools and local
colleges and universities which serve the region.
There are a variety of programs that are offered
~hrough these institutions that focus directly on
area business needs. In 1995, Augusta Technical
College was awarded a $1.5 million grant aimed at
retooling the machine tool industry. Augusta
Technical College was one of six schools around the
naticn splitt:ng the U.S. Cepartment or ~ducation's
Machine Teol .~dvanced Technology (MAST) grant.
The CSRA region had a greater percentage of
payroll from manufacturing in 1 989 than the average
for Georgia and South Carolina: 43 percent compared
to 26.1 percent for Georgia and 38.2 percent for
South Carolina. Richmond and Aiken Counties
dominated the economy in the region; together they
accounted for 87.2 percent of the area's employment
of persons 16 years or older in 1990. In Richmond
County more residents 'MJrK in the public administration
sector than in any other sector; services is ule second
largest employer. In Aiken County, the pattern is
different, with manufacturing employing the most
residents and retail ranking second.
In 1990 the unemployment rate for the nation
was 5.5 percent of the civilian labor force, compared
to a rate of 7.1 percent in 1980. Among the five
counties in 1990, Barnwell County had the highest
unemployment rate (9.8 percent] and Columbia and
Aiken Counties had the lowest (3.1 and 3.9 percent,
respectivelyJ.
In 1990, the two less populated counties in the
region (Allendale and Barnwelll were more rural and
had a higher proportion of their populations engaged
in agriculture than the other counties and the two
states overall. Of total employment in 1990,
agriculture occupied 10.6 percent in Allendale and
5.1 percent in Barnwell. Employment in both the
service and manufacturing sectors is larger than
that in agriculture in each of these counties.
Sources
Georgia and South Carolina Departments of Labor, 1993.
Socioeconomic Data Base, Haliburton NUS, 1992.
U.S. Census Bureau, 1993.
Bureau of Economic Analysis, 1993.
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III. SRS Impact on Region
The Savannah River Site (SRSJ currently has
about 20,000 employees with an annual payroll of
approximately $1 billion. While a majority of the
Site's workers reside in Aiken County, the total work
force is scattered throughout a five-county region of
Georgia and South Carolina and beyond (Figure 1).
In 1994, the Site purchased $578 million in goods
and services, including $184 million in South
Carolina and $145 million in Georgia.
Figure 1
Estimated Distribution of Savannah River Site Workforce,
1995-~-
South Carolina
Aiken County
Allendale County
Barnwell County
Other Counties
Total South Carolina
10,907
234
1.411
1,866
14.418
Georgia
Columbia County
Richmond County
Other Counties
Total Georgia
2,398
3.484
411
6,293
Other States
Grand Total
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and actual distribution of workers in fiscal year 1992.
Taxes
Site employees pay a substantial amount of
taxes to support local governments. In Aiken County
alone, Arthur O. Little Company estimates that the
County receives $1.5 million as its share of state
income tax paid by SRS employees and collects
about $6 million in property tax revenues from
these employees.
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Site employees are deeply involved in civic activities
with 52 holding elected offices in county or municipal
governments. More than 200 others hold leadership
positions in civic, cultural, youth, religious or pOlitical
organi~~tions. In 1994~ Site employees gave nearly
$2 million to area United Way fund drives along
with 3,550 pints of blood and more than 65,000
pounds of food. Tuition paid by Westinghouse
Savannah River Company for its employees enrolled
in colleges and universities totaled nearly $1.2
million in 1994.
Workforce Reduction
Due to budget reductions, since 1988 there has
been a reduction in the work force at the Savannah
River Site from 25,000 to 17,000 current jobs. It
has been projected that by 2016 the total SRS
population will be 10,994, an actual loss of 14,000
jobs. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
the loss of 1,000 manufacturing jobs results in a '
loss of at least 640 other jobs in the community. It
is anticipated that an even greater negative impact
to the CSRA region will be experienced because of
the Site's significant presence.
Economic Transition:
The SRRDI Role
The fact is that the current effort to downsize
the Savannah River Site work force means that the
region must make a major transition in its economic
base. The Central Savannah River Area must strive
to achieve economic independence to reduce its
historic reliance on Savannah River Site jobs for
economic stability. The Department of Energy has
proposed to commit over $25 million in FY96 for
community assistance to help mitigate the adverse
effects of downsizing on the SRS region. SRRDI, as
the designated CRO for the region, is positioned to
take the lead in this transition effort on behalf of the
affected communities.
To accomplish a successful transition, the region
must have financial support to "seed" programs
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leading to diversification of the economic base. The
CRD will focus its programs on the creation and
retention of high value jobs to preserve the human
and physical resources of the region. These
resources must be transferred from the government
sector to the private sector within the five-county
region around the Savannah River Site if the area is
to avoid significant economic impact.
Another factor leading to the success of this
initiative is the identification and creation of private
sector partners who will work hand-in-hand with the
Site and the community to leverage public sector
investment with private hmds. SRRDI will assist in
this effort by providing critical linkages between the
Site and the business community. SRRDI will under-
take this task with the existing network of economic
development organizations from the region.
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In order to obtain the community's involvement in
the planning process, five working committees were
developed. These five committees were:
:ansportation, Business and Finance, Physical
Resources. Education, and Information and Technology.
The reports of these committees as contained in this
planning document provide a consensus from which to
base implementation strategies.
The resulting picture is one of a strong, vibrant
region with much to offer new and existing industries
and a creative vision for the future. Despite projected
downsizing of employment at the Savannah River
Site, the region's resources and the commitment of
its leaders are forging a combination of leadership
and resolve that will serve the region well as it
seeks to diversify its economy.
Several common themes emerged from the
work of the various committees. These themes include
the importance of new missions for the Savannah River
Site: maximizing the use of technology as an economic
development tool, including enhancing educational
nnportunities for the 'NOrkfurce; making the region more
..;essible to national and international markets
through improvements in the transportation infrastruc-
ture; and providing financial incentives and other sup-
port for new business development and job creation.
Following in summary form are key findings or
the committees that assessed the resources and
needs of the region:
I. Business and Finance
Extensive financial resources are available for
business financing throughout the SRROI region.
However, there is no specific focus on start-up
businesses and seed capital financing.
The Business and Finance Committee
recommended creation of one or more SRRDI
Regional Seed Capital Funds to stimulate new business
startup. These funds would be accompanied by
mentor programs to help budding entrepreneurs
succeed.
The Committee recommended increased
marketing of available funding resources, increased
training for the region's workforce, and transportation
improvements, including a possible regional airport
to serve Columbia, SC and Augusta. Georgia.
The Committee concluded that the SRRDI region
has a strong economic base but more programs are
needed to retain and enhance existing businesses.
Greater privatization of Savannah River Site functions
and establishment of a broad-based local calling
zone were also included in the recommendations.
Aggressive economic development initiatives
included proposed creation of a single, region-wide
economic development group, establishment of
enterprise zones and special tax districts, support
for new business startups in incubator facilities, and
increased transfer of government technology to the
private sector.
During the course of several months of study
and evaluation, the Business and Finance Committee
focused on several areas that would serve to
strengthen and diversify the region's economy. The
Committee adopted the following recommendations:
.. Recommendation #1: Promote the creation of
a seed capital fund program for the five county area.
.. Recommendation #2: Establish an incubator
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facility and other mechanisms vvhich promote the
development of small businesses within the SRRDI
region.
.. Recommendation #3: Encourage the use and
development of available business development funding
sources in addition to the creation of new, creative
funding sources.
.. Recommendation #4: Encourage, develop and
promote increased training opportunities within the
five county area.
.. Recommendation #5: Encourage improved and
increased air service for business travelers.
.. Recommendation #6: Promote the improved
business climate for existing businesses within the
SRRDI Region.
.. Recommendation #7: Encourage the privatization
of Savannah River Site technologies to private sector
businesses.
,. Recommendation #B: Promote new business
attraction for the five county SRRDI Region.
.. Recommendation #9: Encourage the five counties
of the SRRDI Region to focus on the development
and promotion of a regional image.
.. Recommendation #10: Promote the use of the
facilities and programs available at the Savannah
River Site for economic development.
.. Recommendation #11: Encourage the
strengthening and development of the major growth
industries for the five county region.
II. Transportation
The CSRA is served by several local airports
including Bush Field, Aiken Municipal and Daniel
Field Airports. Of the three, Bush Field is the only
one that offers commercial flights through major
arriers.
Local airports in the CSRA are planning to
upgrade their facilities in the next five years. To
foster regional growth, the transportation committee
recommends a study to determine the viability of a
regional airport to serve both Columbia, South
Carolina and Augusta, Georgia.
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Numerous projects are underway to improve
road transportation within the region. Two active
projects - the Fall Line Freeway and the Savannah
River Parkway - are viewed as highest priority,
opening up the region to the South and the West.
Extension of Augusta's Bobby Jones Expressway
into South Carolina, connecting to 1-20, will form a
complete beltway around the metro Augusta area.
Adding interchanges and widening 1-20, the heart of
the region's transportation corridor, are also seen
as major improvements in the region's economic
viability.
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The Committee also recommends that the
Region actively pursue opportunities for passenger
rail service and support continued accessibility to
the Savannah River for commercial purposes.
In Summary, the Transportation Committee rec-
ommendations included:
.. Recommendation #1: Encourage improved and
increased air service for business travelers.
.. Recommendation #2: Encourage the continued
upgrading of the road systems within the SRRDI
Region.
.. Recommendation #3: Encourage the improvement
of the rail network throughout the region.
.. Recommendation #4: Encourage the use of 1-
20 as a major economic development resource.
.. Recommendation #5: Encourage and promote
the continued uses of the Savannah River.
III. Physical Resources
Although the unincorporated SRRDI region contains
some 1.6 million acres, only slightly more than 20
percent is developed, leaving an abundance of land
for future economic development.
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The SRROI region has an ample inventory of
sites to accommodate industries of all types, but
too few of these sites are developed and ready for
occupancy. In addition, the region's metropolitan
counties, (Aiken, Columbia and Richmond) lack
large, publicly-owned sites. This is a distinct
disadvantage in industrial recruitment since many
industries seek incentives from state and local
governments in making siting decisions.
In particular, the Physical Resources Committee
found that the SRROI region needs to develop new
industrial parks designed to accommodate more
high-tech industries. The Savannah River Research
Campus in Aiken County, which provides incubator
space with standard development sites, is an example.
Augusta's Southeastern Technology Center concept
also offers a promising way to promote new business
startups and relocation in the region by linking medical,
engineering and communications activities into one
central campus.
The Committee also recommends developing a
regional industrial park for Allendale and Barnwell
counties and additional parks along the 1-20 corridor.
Complete infrastructure should also be developed in
existing parks.
An inventory of available space for industrial and
commercial development should be created. Regional
leaders should assess the need for construction of
speculative buildings and identify sources of
publirJprivate funding for such buildings.
Tourism remains a key industry in the CSRA and
should be promoted and fostered along with the
Region's clean environment.
The Physical Resources Committee adopted the
following recommendations:
.. Recommendation #1: Encourage the develop
ment of several new industrial sites and the
completion of infrastructure in existing sites.
.. Recommendation #2: Promote the construction
and marketing of speculative buildings with in
the region.
.. Recommendation #3: Encourage utility
development and improvements within the
region.
.. Recommendation #4: Encourage planned
development within the region.
.. Recommendation #5: Market the resources
available within the region to resource based
industries.
.. Recommendation #6: Encourage the develop
ment of tourism as a major industry for the
SRROI Region.
.. Recommendation #7: Promote the Region's
"clean" environment.
IV. Education
A strong commitment to educational excellence
is critical to the region's current and future success
as is further development of training facilities for
first-time and existing employees.
These key conclusions of the Education
Committee fonn the basis for several
recommendations including:
.. Recommendation #1: Create a CSRA
Education and Technology Electronic
Network to link classrooms and provide
resource information about science,
math, computers and educational pro
grams in technology.
.. Recommendation #2: Establish
Information Technology Training Centers
to provide training and technical support
for local education entities and to support
training and retraining for current and
potential employees.
.. Recommendation #3: Create an Applied
Manufacturing Laboratory to provide
comprehensive training for Manufacturing
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.. Recommendation #4: Create an Electronic
Instrumentation and Control Laboratory to
demonstrate computerized electronics, automa~
tion and process control training systems.
The Committee recommended that more K-12
vocational education opportunities be provided and
programs offered to link classroom concepts with
applications to future careers.
v. Information &
Technology
A state-of-the-art information infrastructure is
needed to enhance the Region's ability to rapidly
access infonnation technologies to attract industries,
sustain grovvth and diversify the Region's economy.
To develop this infrastructure, the Infonnation
and Technology Committee recommends:
.. Recommendation #1: Establishment of a
regional economic development and
geographic system for the five-county
SRRDI area based on the client-server
model;
.. Recommendation #2: Establishment of a
regional economic development and
geographic infonnation interstate
network;
.. Recommendation #3: Establishment of
public access to the Internet by making
computers available in schools, libraries,
and other public outlets;
.. Recommendation #4: Promoting
increased technology transfer among
area businesses and establishment of a
technology transfer data base.
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The first comprehensive regional economic
development plan for the Central Savannah River
Area (CSRAJ grew out of the challenges presented
by dramatic downsizing of the region's largest
employer - the Department of Energy's Savannah
River Site.
New Missions for the
Savannah River Site
In the wake of the end of a half century of
Cold War, more than 8000 jobs - or nearly one-
third of the total - were lost at the Savannah River
Site between 1 993 and 1 995 with more cuts
anticipated in succeeding years. Long a mainstay of
the nation's defense production complex, the
Savannah River Site is seeking to identify new
missions and create new relevance as the 21 st
Century dawns. Even with aggressive efforts to
diversify the area economy, these new missions are
essential to the region's continued economic stability
and its ability to attract technology-based, job-
creating businesses and industries.
The strong technical core competencies of
the Site's people coupled with its abundant land,
sophisticated infrastructure and unparalleled
community support make it an ideal location for
carrying out many critical missions in the years
ahead. Some of those missions include:
Tritium Production
Additional supplies of tritium - a radioactive
isotope of hydrogen - will be needed in the future
to maintain the operational readiness of America's
remaining nuclear arsenal. With a half-life of
approximately 12.5 years, tritium decays rapidly
compared to other elements and must be replenished
to assure that our nuclear warheads maintain their
effectiveness.
Since all five of the Savannah River Site's
,Jroduction reactors are now shut down, there
currently is no available source of tritium production
in the United States. In October 1995, the Secretary
of Energy announced her intention to pursue a
dual-track approach to choose a future tritium
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production technology. DOE's preferred options
include construction of a linear accelerator or use of
an existing commercial reactor as a national security
demonstration project. The Secretary announced
that both options will be evaluated during the next
three years before the winning technology is selected.
The Secretary also announced that, because of its
historic leadership in tritium production 2nd
handling, the Savannah River Site is ODE's site or
choice to serve as the home of the new tritium
production source - a new mission which could
help preserve the Site's core competencies, take
advantage of its available land and infrastructure
and benefit from its unrivaled community support.
J:)lutonium Cisposition
In response to the Department of Energy's
Stockpile Stewardship requirements, the Savannah
River Site offers considerable experience in produc-
tion and management of plutonium from the nuclear
weapons program. Most of the plutonium made for
the weapons program was produced at Savannah
River over a 40 year period. The Site has the technical
expertise and the facilities to meet ODE's needs for
plutonium management and disposition in the years
ahead.
Spent Fuel Management
The United States faces a major challenge in
developing workable solutions to questions associated
with storage of spent nuclear fuel. These challenges
are viewed by many as a major Site opportunity for
the future. The Savannah River Site offers the
experience, the technical competence and the
facilities to help resolve these pressing issues. The
Site's Defense Waste Processing Facility (oWPFJ is
a state-of-the-art facility designed and built to vitrify
liquid waste, converting it into a stable glass form
for long-term storage. While oWPF is designed to
address processing and storage of the nation's
defense wastes, similar expertise is available to
address all types of spent fuel. Neither the Site nor
the community, however, desires to be recognized
as a "waste dump" with storage only as the ultimate
goal without the accompanying positive research
and technology development missions associated
with spent fuel handling.
International
Thermonuclear
Experimental Reactor
(ITER]
This prototype fusion energy reactor is a
joint international project which can help pave the
way for commercial fusion power in the 21 st
Century. The international partners include the
United States, Japan, the European Community and
the Russian Federation. A decision on where to site
the international fusion project is expected in 1998.
Local community leaders are actively promoting
the Savannah River Site as the home of the ITER
project because of its long-term potential for job
creation and for establishing the Site and the region
as an international leader in the development of
fusion energy - the same energy which powers the
sun. The multi-billion dollar ITER project is expected
to attract scientists from all over the world and
enhance the region through creation of a more
..;osmopolitan community with international schools
and greater opportunities.
Other Missions
In addition to these potential missions, the
Site has the potential for carrying out many other
jobs for DOE and the nation, creating new industries
and new jobs in the process. Examples include
recycling of contaminated scrap metal from SRS
into useable containers for storing low-level
radioactive wastes, advanced environmental
remediation technology for cleanup of SRS and
other DOE sites and establishment of the
International Center for Applied Research [lCARl
to create Centers of Excellence associated with
various technical challenges.1
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mends positive actions in a number of key areas -
from seed capital financing to strengthening our
regional approach to economic development to
promote job creation in the CSRA. The
recommendations include:
START-U~ (SEEC]
CAPITAL FINANCING
~ECOMMENOAT10N:
Promote a regional seed capital funds program for
the five county area.
08..JECTIVE:
A seed capital funds program would encourage
business development within the region by focusing
on start-up businesses. Such a program will allow
those entrepreneurs in high-tech business ventures
to obtain financing within the region.
8ACKG~OUNO:
Throughout the SRRDI region, extensive financial
resources are available for business financing. One
of the major problems cited with these resources is
that they lack a specific focus on start-up businesses
and seed capital financing. Entrepreneurs interested
in high-tech and other unconventional businesses
often must travel to cities outside the region to
secure financing. This has a special impact on the
emerging industries expected to "spin-off' from the
areas of research, engineering and medical facilities.
Several business financing programs funded by
the ODE were reviewed by the committee. One of
these was the Small Business R&D Fund for
Technical Innovation. This program is intended to
support the start-up and expansion of technology-
based businesses with strong potential to rapidly
commercialize new products and processes. Seed
funds will be awarded to enable entrepreneurs to
engage in high risk R&D projects that typically cannot
be financed through conventional sources. Seed
funds are used to determine the feasibility of their
ideas and plans and the development of prototypes
for commercial products. Projects may qualify for
grants of up to $35,000 on a competitive basis.
These grants do require matching funds in order to
le\/ere~e ODE runes ,end to er,SiJre thcc 2werds ~o
to ventures with Rna~cial strength. In crder co
qualify, companies must employ fewer than 250
people and be engaged in a technology-based manu-
facturing or R&D.
Another program funded by DOE was en
Enterprise Investment Fund Program. Tnis program
is intended to provide early stage financing for
growth oriented companies involved in the de'Jeiop-
ment of new products and processes. The program
is designed to generate revenue, and thus becomes
self-sustaining, by taking equity or debt ownership in
fractions of companies. The Enterprise Fund is a
hybrid equity/capital financing fund for small technol-
ogy-based companies. The Fund will offer boch debt
and equity capital investments to its target market.
The Fund's market is established manufacturing and
technology-based firms located in the region. The
fund will invest in firms that engage in converting
defense technologies to commercial applications, as
well as, other investments to assure a balanced
portfolio and to contain investment exposure. The
fund will target firms whose financing needs are
considered too risky for investment by traditional
lending sources. The debt component of the fund is
a revolving loan fund. The equity component will be a
high risklhigh return, long-term[typically five years)
investment in technology -based companies. The
equity component will be managed with the same
investment criteria as a venture capital fund.
A pilot program for economic development using
small businesses has been suggested by a member
of the Business and Finance Committee. The program
begins with two equity funding corporations - one in
Georgia and one in South Carolina. Each corporation
would be authorized to issue stock up to a maximum
amount of $2,000,000. The stock would be sold in
units of $500 per share with the maximum purchase
by any individual of $5,000. Each shareholder would
be permitted a 20% state tax credit on their initial
investment for five years. The equity funding Board
of Directors would invest the proceeds in start-up or
expansions of small firms within their area.
Investments would be limited to firms with fewer
than 50 employees and have a maximum investment
of $200,000 to anyone firm.
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Another component of the pilot program is
providing business mentors in order to improve the
SUC88SS rate for each business. A successful business
l2rson or a very knowledgeable technical scientist
would also work with each small business to bolster
management expertise. The Board of Directors of
the Equity Funding Corporation would be required to
attend a training program totaling four days covering
the following topics:
Suggested Training Program for Members of the
Board of Directors and All Mentors
.. Psychology of Entrepreneurs
.. Information - Collection, Uses, Analysis
.. Business Organization - Legal Requirements
.. Basic Market Research - Preparation of Plan
and Evaluation
.. Venture Capital Investing Fundamentals
.. Portfolio Analysis and Evaluation
.. Investment Committee Ethical and Legal
Obligations
.. Marketing Plan Review
.. Strategic Plan - Preparation and Evaluation
. Servicing and Monitoring Investments
The above activity could be carried on in cooperation
with the Small Business Development Centers. The
centers work with entrepreneurs to develop their
business plans. The centers could be reimbursed
for their expenses by charging a processing fee plus
interest received on funds held pending investment.
ACTIONS: Consider the creation of one or more
SRROI Regional Seed Capital Funds similar to one of
the funds described above with capital generated
from individuals and institutional investors.
Advocate the use and creation of mentor programs.
INCUBATOR
RECOMMENCATlON:
Establish an incubator facility for the development of
~mall businesses within the SRRDI region.
OBJECTIVE:
With the increased availability of resources for business
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system to match these businesses with the resources
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It is expected that there will be a large variation in
the types and sizes of business opportunities which
will be formulated due to the downsizing of
Savannah River Site. The number and types of
organizations which can respond to the needs of
companies interested in these business opportunities
are many and varied. The use of an incubator
provides a viable solution so that the maximum
number of candidate companies will be able to
contact the maximum number of resources.
ASSESSMENT:
New business incubators offer an alternative to
many business owners. Designed to nurture fledgling
and start-up firms, incubators serve as "mother
hen" facilities providing:
.. Flexible space and flexible leases, often at below
market rates;
.. Shared basic business services such as tele
phone answering, bookkeeping, word-processing
and other secretarial help, receptionist services
and access to fax and copy machines, computer
and business libraries. The business will 'pay as
you go', purchasing those services when you.
need and conserving capital for marketing, pro
duction, and new product development and
other vital efforts;
.. Business and technical assistance through a
combination of in-house expertise and a network
of community support. Assistance in account
ing, legal issues. patents, marketing, business
planning, engineering and prototype development
are only a few of the services incubators can
help with;
.. Financing assistance, whether help obtaining a
bank loan or assistance in gaining access to fed
eral and state R&D funds, venture capital,
revolving loan funds or financing from individuals;
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issues, who can help work through rough times and
may evenwally become customers or suppliers.
ACTIONS:
Identify a facility within the SRRDI Region which can
provide start-up facilities for up to t'Nenty small business
units of sizes varying from two to ten persons.
Encourage all major planning and support
organizations to attend the incubator for consultation
on a regular schedule.
Develop and support programs and actions
which support and facilitate the creation of new
business ventures from within the region.
OTHER TYPES OF
FINANCING
RECOMMENDATION: Encourage the use and
.-fevelopment of available business development fund-
"Ig sources in addition to the creation of new,
creative funding sources.
08~ECT1VE:
To promote the existing programs available for
business development and to encourage the
creation of innovative and creative financing
resources.
8ACKG~OUNO:
The SRRDI Region has a multitude of federal, state,
and local funding programs available to its residents.
The r~gion is served by two Small Business
Development Centers that provide counseling and
assistance in applying for federal loan programs
such as SBA loans. The Lower Savannah Council of
Governments and the CSRA Development Company
offer similar assistance with federal and local funding
programs. Several other local agencies and
municipalities within the SRRDI Region offer loan
Jgrams and assistance. Some of the major problems
with this financing is that its is not always
publicized, there is often red tape and much
paperwork required, and not everyone is eligible for
these funds.
ASSESSMENT:
A fairly comprehensive listing or funding resources
available within the SRROI Region was compiled for
the Business and Finance Commir;tee. This information
can be found in Appendix A. An innovative idea that
is in use and has been successful in Louisville,
Kentucky entails the city's three major banks joining
together to create a minority loan program, that
focuses mostly on business expansions and less on
business start-ups. The county, in which the city is
located, is also a partner in this program, in that
they will guarantee up to 40% of the loans made
through the program. The program has evolved to
include women and handicapped individuals.
ACTIONS:
Market the funding resources available in the SRROI
Region.
Pursue a funding program sponsored by the
major local banks serving the SRROI Region.
EDUCATION AND
TRAINING PROGRAMS
RECOMMENCATJON:
Encourage. develop and promote increased training
opportunities within the five county region.
OaJECTlVE:
One of the needs specified by all business entities is
a trained or educated workforce. In order to make
the SRROI Region more desirable to new businesses,
steps to improve the education and training of the
areas workforce need to be taken.
8ACKGROUNC:
One of the perceived weaknesses in the SRRDI Region
is a lack of a skilled or technically educated workforce
and programs for entrepreneurial development. In
order to successfully retain businesses and to
improve the region's ability to attract new businesses,
improved education in these areas is necessary
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ASSESSMENT:
Located within the SRRDI Region. there are several
technical/vocational schools and local colleges
"cluding: Aiken Technical College, Augusta
Technical College, Augusta College. Paine College.
and USC-Aiken. There are a variety of programs
that are offered through these institutions that
focus directly on area business needs. Augusta
Technical College has two programs. the Business
and Industry Service program and the AMTECH
Center. Both of these programs cater directly to a
business' needs and they also offer specialized
training for individuals. If a business needs to have a
specific training program designed it can be covered
in these programs. They also offer retraining.
Augusta Technical College has also recently instituted
a training and retraining program for SRS employees.
Aiken Technical College offers similar programs for
businesses. One program used successfully in other
cities is a high school vocational training program
directed toward a specific regional industry need.
For example in one particular city, the plastics
industry felt that there was a lack of a trained work
force for their industry. To compensate for this, they
. lined together with their trade association and the
local high school vocational-technical schools to create
an injection molding program for high school
students and current employees who might need
retraining. Currently no such program is offered in
the SRRDI Region at the high school level. but only
through local technical colleges.
ACTIONS:
Promote the training and retraining programs available
in the SRROI Region.
Consider the creation of a high school level training
program offered through the vocational-technical
schools.
Improve marketing of existing programs.
AIR SERVICE
RECOMMENDATION:
.lcourage improved and increased air sefV'ice for
Dusiness travelers.
OaJECTlVE:
Improved business air sefV'ice to the region would
make the region more desirable to businesses looking
to locate a new business.
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The region is sefV'ed by several local airports including:
Bush Field. Aiken Municipal and Daniel Field
Airports. Of these three airports. Bush Field is the
only one that offers commercial flights through
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ASSESSMENT:
The airline industry is currently dealing with
increased operation costs. overcapacity in the market,
decreased yields and stagnation in domestic travel
demand. In order to sUfV'ive these changes and
return to profitability the airlines are taking steps to
return to the basics. They are doing this by having
fewer megahubs, selectively reducing sefV'ice,
discontinuing unprofitable service and reducing their
participation in large scale airport improvement
projects to name a few steps.
Some of the effects of these changes can be
seen at Bush Field. Bush Field representatives
report that although the number of flights is
decreasing, the flights that remain in sefV'ice offer
more seats. Even with the number of seats remaining
the same, a major complaint that is heard
concerning air sefV'ice throughout the region is a
lack of direct flights.
Changes are also projected to occur to the gen-
eral aviation airports in the region. The forecasts
for Daniel Field indicate that both based aircraft and
operations will have a substantial increase by 2012.
The future expansion of the airport could be hampered
by existing incompatible land uses that surround the
airport.
Aiken Municipal Airport has several improvements
planned for the next five years and an improvement
budget of $3.5 million. There have also been recent
discussions concerning Aiken Municipal being desig-
nated as a reliever airport for Bush Field due to the
constraints of Daniel Field. In addition to the air
transportation sefV'ice provided by the airport, there
are approximately 225 acres of airport property
available for industrial development. The city has
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plans to develop this area over the next few years.
~CTIONS:
,Jromote the undertaking of a study to determine
the viability of a regional airport to serve both
Columbia, South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia.
Encourage the provision of improved business
services at the general aviation airports within the
region.
STRENGTHEN
EXISTING BUSINESSES
~ECOMMENCATION:
Promote the improved business climate for existing
businesses within the SRROI Region.
OBJECTIVE:
While the attraction of new businesses to the area
is a goal for the entire region, steps must be taken
to retain the businesses that already exist.
jACKG~OUNC:
The SRROI Region currently has a strong economic
base. Currently, there are existing initiatives in
place to retain and enhance existing businesses.
With cutback imminent at SRS, more emphasis will
need to be placed on existing businesses.
ASSESSMENT:
With cutbacks occurring at Savannah River Site,
negative impacts will be experienced by existing
businesses. In order to compensate for these
impacts stronger initiatives will be needed to help
strengthen the roots of these existing businesses.
Several ideas on ways to deepen the roots and
strengthen existing businesses were developed in
the Business and Finance Committee.
One of the first suggestions was to attempt to
have the entire region designated as a local calling
area. The fact that this is not the way the phone
system is currently set up was seen as a hindrance
1 local businesses.
Another suggestion was to encourage manufac-
tures to buy and sell products locally. Programs are
being used in other cities that are dealing with this
problem successfully. Tile most popular method
used is creating an on-lir.e electronic bulletin board
that contains a listing for potential clients/customers
and other businesses concerning who offers what
products/services and where to find the business.
Another similar method is being used in
Birmingham, Alabama. Tiley have published of
minority/women owned and operated businesses.
This directory is targeted towards attracting business
from larger companies for the minority/women
owned businesses. Tnis type of publication could be
converted to serve the needs of all businesses
rather than a specific group.
Many other cities have added government
procurement assistance to the services that they
have made available to businesses. One of the
major reasons for the need for this is that federal
contract or bid requests for less than $20,000 are
not publicized, and nearly 65% of federal government
contracts are for less than $20,000.
Some of the cities and counties located within
the SRROI Region have organizations available to
them that offer business seminars and other infor-
mational services, while others in the region do not
have these service.
ACTIONS:
Contact Southern Bell to determine the feasibility of
the entire SRROI Region being in a local calling
zone.
Promote the creation of an electronic bulletin
board or a directory for business products and
services.
Encourage more assistance with government
procurement.
Insure that SRS is promoting policies to maximize
purchasing in the five county SRROI Region.
PRIVATIZATION
~ECOMMENCAT10N:
Encourage the privatization of Savannah River Site
technologies to private sector businesses.
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OB~ECTIVE:
Privatizing technologies at the Savannah River Site
'^lill attempt to keep high-caliber workers from the
site in the local workforce. Keeping this section of
the workforce is vital to the future health of the
region.
BACKG~OUNC:
As the Savannah River Site(SRS) initiates downsiz-
ing, there will be obvious concern by employees for
their continued employment. Even those in critical
positions who may not be impacted by the current
reduction in force will take appropriate measures to
ensure their own economic welfare. Many talented
high-caliber workers involved in scientific, engineering
and management functions will explore alternative
employment opportunities outside the SRRDI Region.
This potential out-migration of highly skilled workers
will severely impact the region's ability to attract
new technology-based businesses.
ASSESSMENT:
In an effort to retain this pool of technical talent and
site capabilities in the SRRDI Region, commercially
iable SRS functions need to be identified for
privatization within the SRRDI Region. High value
functions related to fabrication, production, laboratory
testing, and analysis design and research need to
be examined to determine their potential for
privatization either on site or outside the complex.
Through privatization, there would be opportunities
for former site employees to seek reemployment
within the region.
Incentives to privatize these functions could be
provided by ODE and through SRRDI. ODE could
contract with these newly established small businesses
to continue providing services to the site.
Employees currently employed in these departments
could be offered severance incentives which may
encourage them to apply for positions at new
companies. Through the proposed "seed capital
fund" and the Hall Amendment, SRROI would have
the capability to sponsor this effort by providing
start-up capital and equipment.
These new "private business venture" vvould be
able to seek out other new commercial business
opportunities, expand their customer base, and
potentially create new jobs within these companies.
As independent small businesses, they would have the
opportunity to solicit commercial customers. Some of
the anticipated results of this action are:
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.. New company formations creating "corporate
headquarters. in the SRRDI Region.
.. The potential for lower cost services to SRS.
.. New private sector jobs created within the
community.
.. Increased capital equipment purchases by local
firms.
.. Increased demand for office, manufacturing and
light industrial space.
.. Increased demand for locally produced value
added products.
.. Decreased economic reliance in the region on
public sector funding.
ACTIONS:
Identify commercially viable SRS functions for
privatization within the SRRDI Region.
Support and/or provide incentives for privatization.
NEW BUSINESS
ATTRACTION
RECOMMENCATION:
Promote the attraction of new business to the five
county SRRDI Region.
OB..JECTlVE:
The attraction of new businesses to the region will
serve to diversify and strengthen the local economy.
BACKGROUNC:
Not only is there a need to strengthen existing
businesses, but it is also necessary to attempt to
attract new businesses to the region. New industries
will serve to strengthen, deepen and diversify the
economic base of the region.
ASSESSMENT:
There are several economic development entities in
the SRRDI Region including the Metro Augusta
Chamber of Commerce, Aiken/Edgefield Economic
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the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, the Aiken
':orporation, the Lower Savannah Council of
Governments, and the CSRA Regional Development
Center that work to support economic development
initiatives and partnerships with private industry.
In addition to these agencies, there are state
and local incentives provided to potential businesses.
Both the City of Augusta and Richmond County have
a tax incentive opportunity for manufacturing businesses
locating in their jurisdictions. The States of Georgia
and South Carolina also offer a package of tax
incentives to potential industries.
In many cities, the use of enterprise zones has
been successful in attracting new businesses to
designated areas. These zones provide financial
incentives for businesses that locate in the zone,
such as tax breaks, lower sales taxes, etc. In return
for these incentives, the company is required to
contribute some amount of capital investment or a
certain number of local residents or persons on
lublic assistance must be hired.
The SRROI Region is also served by a newly
completed Savannah River Research Campus. The
campus is designed to host a wide-range of technology-
based business ventures from the largest international
firm to the smallest entrep-eneurial stat-up. The campus
contains the Cooperative Research Center 'Nf1ich pruvides
space for technology start-ups. The campus also offers
development sites for existing industries.
ACTIONS:
Pursue the creation of an enterprise zone within the
SRROI Region.
Encourage the creation of special tax districts.
Encourage local municipalities and counties to
structure their own package of incentives to fill
existing gaps.
Consider creating additional incubator sites within
"he SRROI Region.
Promote development partnerships with cities or
counties and large landowners to cooperatively
develop new industrial parks.
REGIONALISM
RECOMMENCATlON:
Encourage the five counties of the SRRDI Region to
undertake a more regional view on economic
development programs and regional image building.
OaJECTlVE:
Undertaking regional cooperatives will allow smaller
jurisdictions to compete on the same level with
larger jurisdictions in the economic development
field. The pooling of the regions resources would
enable the region to become a more attractive
location for new businesses.
8ACKGROUNO:
The SRROI Region is comprised of the two states:
Georgia and South Carolina; five counties: Allendale,
Barnwell, Aiken, Richmond and Columbia Counties;
and thirty-two municipalities that surround the
Savannah River Site. Several public/private organiza-
tions have undertaken economic development
initiatives of their own, but with the SRROI initiative,
the cooperation from all of these governments will
be necessary for success.
ASSESSMENT:
Local government plays a vital role in the economic
success of a region. Without the strong support of
local government, economic development initiatives
will likely flounder. The SRROI Region is especially
challenged in this respect, due to the fact that the
are not only several counties and municipalities joining
together for one purpose, but two state~ as. wel~. .
Because of this fact. the development of regionalism
in is a key factor.
Charlotte, North Carolina is a classic example of
how regionalism can benefit everyone. An organi~ation
called the Carolina's Partnership was created In the
late 1980's. Money was raised through fundraising
to create a marketing plan to .sell" the Greater
Charlotte area. The partnership is composed of
public and private leaders throughout the region.
The partnership acts as the lead in the area of .
industrial recruitment. Every county in the partnership
is connected together through a computer system
that allows communication through E-mail and
instant transferral of site information through REIS.
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The partnership has experienced many successes.
The idea behind the partnership is to first pool the
region's resources to attract new businesses and
then to find the best site for the business within the
region. Every county within the partnership has an
equal opportunity to locate the business within their
county limits.
Greenville. South Carolina has a group called
SPRINT. SPRINT is a Special Response Investment
Team. The Team consists of member of city
administrators and members of the local utilities.
The purpose of this group is to respond to the
needs of special prospects interested in locating in
their city as quickly as possible.
Another successful method used for regional
economic development is the creation of a
region-wide development group. In the Davenport,
Moline and Rock Island Metropolitan Statistical
Area(MSAJ, which is similar to the Augusta MSA.
the creation of the Quad City Development Group
was determined as the most vital part of the region's
economic development agenda. The development
~roup works as the representative for the entire
MSA. The members of the group consist of members
of each community, such as mayors, city administrators
and private citizens.
ACTIONS:
Promote the creation of a region-wide economic
development group.
Facilitate the creation of a SPRINT group for the
SRRDI Region.
Encourage the development of a marketing program
that encompasses the entire region.
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TECHNOLOGY ECONOMIC
CEVELOPMENT
RECOMMENOATlON:
Dromote the use of the facilities and the programs
available at the Savannah River Site for economic
development.
OaJECTlVE:
To encourage the transfer of technology and expertise
from the site to area businesses and industries.
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The transfer of existing technology at the Savannah
River Site to private business is vital to the future
development of the SRRDI Region. Technology transfer
moves government-developed technology into the
commercial world, helping businesses sharpen their
competitive edge.
ASSESSMENT:
The Savannah River Site's mission for the future has
changed and a new component of their mission
includes the promotion of technology transfer.
Savannah River is pursuing opportunities to use the
Site's technologies, capabilities, and resources to
contribute to the nation's national security, economic
prosperity and environmental stewardship. Savannah
River plans to provide centers of excellence in
numerous technologies and capabilities as it
attempts to become a better neighbor and global
partner.
The Site has two laboratories that are used for
research and development as well as educational
programs: The Savannah River Technology Center
and The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. The
Savannah River Technology Center is the Site's
applied research and development laboratory.
Housed in the center is a technical library; chemical,
robotics, environmental sciences, and instrument
development laboratories; metallurgical facilities;
and machine and glass shops. The Savannah River
Ecology Laboratory is operated by the University of
Georgia. This lab is recognized by scientists
throughout the world as a leader in the field. A
planned addition, that has recently opened, will be
used for environmental education programs.
Technologies have also been developed at the
Site through years of operating and maintaining a
nuclear weapons facility that have now become a
tremendous resource. The Site is considered to
have advanced experience with hydrogen technologies,
vitrification, environmental technologies, advanced
remote sensor systems, stabilization of nuclear
materials. and robotics and remote engineered
systems.
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The Savannah River Site has also had a strong
history of demonstrating successful applications of
new or adapted technologies. Some of the available
capabilities are design/engineering/fabrication,
technical support, operations support, environmental
remediation and restoration, waste management,
and chemical processing.
All of these capabilities and technologies are
transferrable to the commercial world through a
variety of mechanisms described below.
Cooperative Research and Development
Agreements: Joint research and development of
new technologies is conducted that is beneficial to
all partners including private industry, trade
associations, state and local governments,
universities, or nonprofit organizations.
User Facilities: Access is provided to SRS
facilities for hands-on use by private sector
rJersonnel including industry, academia, and other
,:ederal agencies.
Work for Others: Both private industrial firms
and other Federal agencies can procure selected
work on a full-cost basis from SRS.
Personnel Exchanges: SRS ercourages personrel
exchanges !:€tween SRS and industry scientists and engineers
to promote application of expertise to commercial
activities wtlile gaining first-fland l<now1edge of ffiS capabilities.
Direct Technical Assistance: A company with a
product- or process-related problem is referred to
SRS through existing agencies, at which time the
company's technical problem is matched with an
SRS expert who investigates the situation and
recommends a solution.
Licensing: Licensing agreements allow industrial
partners to patent and copyright SRS technologies.
Integrated Demonstrations: Through this
resource-saving approach, many technologies are
combined and tested as potential solutions to
environmental problems.
Land: Ori~inally farmland. SRS now encomoasses
a timber and fcrestry research center managed by
the U.S. Forest Service. This 'last alTay of land covers
19B,344 acres or 310 square miles. In 1972 SRS
was designated as the nation's first National
Environmental Research Park.
These objectives can be achieved through a
strong economic development partnership ',vith
SRRDI, all level of governments, and the technology
agencies (DOE, WSRC, SCRA, Georgia Research
Alliance, STC, SCUREF, and EROAJ.
Technology commercialization will be induced by
DOE/SRS contractor technical transfer efforts such
as SRS patent and licensing, USC-Aiken intellectual
property evaluations, and similar programs. Other
efforts to commercialize technology will include
maturation facility and incubators.
Several entities have been established or
identified as cooperatives with the site to encourage
the transfer of technology. The Savannah River
Research Campus, the TNX facilities, and the
Southeastern Technology Center are some of these
entities.
ACTIONS:
Support and publicize the technologies, expertise
and programs available through the SRS.
Reinforce the availability of technical .tools. at SRS.
Aggressively target industries or programs that
focus on technology for development.
Maximize the use of SRS resources for
commercialization and job creation.
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CEVELOPMENT
.:tECOMMENCATION:
Promote and support the development of the major
growth industries for the five county region.
OB.JECTlVE:
To serve to strengthen the diversity of the region's
economy.
BACKGROUNC:
Based on an assessment of regional resources,
including the Savannah River Site's world class
capabilities, highest priority should be given to projects
which have the greatest potential for creating long
term permanent jobs in the private sector.
ASSESSMENT:
For the reason stated above, "thrust areas" have
been identified for the development of growth
industries. Thrust areas were selected based on
their focus on identified Site and regional resources
including:
.. Biotechnology
.. Environmental Equipment or Processes
.. Microelectronics -- Advanced Sensor
Technology
.. Advanced Materials -- Plastics and
Composites
.. Manufacturing, Management and Control
Systems
.. Pharmaceuticals
.. Food and Forestry Production and
Processing
.. Nuclear Technology
.. Mineral Production and Processing
.. Medical Equipment
.. Computer Software
.. Computer Hardware
.. Industrial Equipment
.. Energy Saving Equipment
.. Electrical Equipment
.. Optoelectronics
.. Small Business Incubators
.. Entrepreneurial Development
.. Technology Training
.. Centers of Excellence
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The support for the "clustering" of diversified
technology-based industries involved in research and
development and manufacturing in these thrust
areas in the SRROI Region will result in the retention
of high value jobs in the region and benefit SRS by
providing local resources to support future missions
through local world class private contractors.
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Promote and support the "clustering" of existing and
new diversified technology-based industries involved
in research and development and manufacturing in
the thrust areas.
Promote and support attraction of business and
industry compatible and complementary to the
existing economic base.
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This study was funded through a grant provided by the United States Department of Energy C
(Grant # DE-FG09-93SR18344). Lower Savannah Council of Governments would like to emphasize the views
and/or recommendations that appear in this srudy are those of The Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative
and do not constirute an endorsement by the United States Department of Energy
of the views and/or recommencrations detailed in this srudy.
Two Staus One Furure
Regional Plan
i\ Bllleprint For The Fllhrre
21 ~ Current Land Use
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j"'!i'[j Introduction
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22 ti Hospital Locations
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11 ~ New Missions for SRS 23 Ii Industrial Parks
13 ~ RDllmplementation Strategy 24 I\itj Landfill Locations
17 ill Median Household Income 25 Iiii Office Parks
18. m Manufacturing Sites 26 III Persons Per Square Mile
19 ill Road Improvements 27 II Recreational Areas
20 iii Water Service 28 D Sewer Service Areas
Since me end of me Cold War, me Cencral Savannah
River Area (CSRA) of Georgia and Soum Carolina has
joined communities surrounding Depamnem of
Energy defense facilities natiomvide in forging a new durable
economy for me 21 St Cemurl'
The new economy is based on a realization mat our
defense facilities must be downsized co reflecr changing world
conditions and co meet Federal budget constraims and mat
me jobs of me furore will come in large measure from
community initiatives that leverage the technical resources of
me defense complex. The economic winners of me 21st
Cenrury will be mose communities chat can best match me
resources and talems of meir defense facilities co me needs of
me private seaor.
and is me most comprehensive planning docwnem ever
developed on behalf of me two-state region. Areas re\ie\ved
include business and finance, education, informacion and
technology, physical resources, and cransporration.
As they emerge from me plan, the goals of me SRRDI
economic developmem program based on an assessmem of
mese ke\r areas are:
· To diversi1)r me regions economic base;
· To create and retain high-value, long-term private seaor
jobs and
· To rransfer Savannah River Site technologies to ne\v
and existing area firms for commercial application.
D dining success in this new economic arena cemers
on three major components:
Itegionalism is me key to success in the CSRA region
surrounding DOE's Savannah River Site. The
avannah River Regional Diversification Initiative
(SRRDI) has been established as the mechanism for working · Applied Research and Developmem-Leading to the
with me Federal Governmem to achieve regional economic rapid commercializacion of new products and manufacruring
diversification in me wake of defense downsizing. processes conduaed jointly by the private seaor, Savannah
Th SRRDI " . ed f River Site and regional university researchers;
e regIon IS compns 0 two . .
- r . d So th Car lina- · Soenrific Education and Technology Training-to
sratQ--\JeorgJa an u 0
fi . dal . upgrade workforce skills through
ve counoes: Allen e, Barnwell, Aiken, IC_. SAVAJI.'NAH RIVER '\ ..
Richmond and Colwnbia-and 32 ~IONAL DlvERsmCAllON 1NmA~ modificaoon or developmem of
. . ali. _L - d th - - - programs to meet me furore needs of
muruap oes wat surroun e . ' . __~ .
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. . ha d--'u . del. Emrepreneunal Developmem Semces--ProVlded to
orgaruzaoons ve un t:l~n economIC ev opmem . ..I:...: "
. ... th . . nal . fro all th mU1V1duals or companies mvolved m research and develop-
lI1loaaves on eJI own, regIo cooperaaon m ese
. . d rial mem or in rechnology-based manufacruring. These senices
governments IS \1ewe as essen to success. '.
mdude mcubator space, shared business services, provision of
management, marketing, financial and technical services to
improve the survivability rate of emerging growth companies.
~Ying on the ideas and participation of key
communit)r leaders and the assistance of the
eparnnem of Energr and its major Site
conrraaor, Westinghouse Savannah River Company, SRRDI
has de\reloped a comprehensive regional plan chat describes
me assets of me region, idenrifies some of its most pressing
needs, and ouclines an approach for diversification mat can, in
me long term, reduce reliance on rraditional ddense missions
and increase opporrunities for job creation in the
pm-ate secror.
The Regional Plan is me result of months of effOrt by
dozens of volunteers from throughOut me five~unty region
~
In summary, me overall objective is to create an
environment conducive to technology-based startup,
business expansions, and me attraction of ne\\r venrures to
me SRRDI region. The region is seeking to build a
market-driven production-based economy which will sustain
the growth and expansion of our vigorous retail and smice
seaors. By capitalizing on me region's existing manufaaurinr
base, emerging enrrepreneurs, Savannah River Site-developec..
technologies and the unparalleled skills of me Site's workforce,
me SRRDI goals and objectives are being achieved to me
long-term benefit of the entire region.
Executive Summary
An Attractive
Business Climate
The CSR..-\. region has an amac-
rive business cllmare. offenng
exrenSIVe asslsrance ro new
businesses and indusrry seeking a
friendly and supporrive locarion.
New businesses and indusrries have
found ir easy ro rransfer employees
here because of me region's many
ameniries, including an abundance
of recrearional and culrural oppor-
runiries, and a repuration for one of
America's most attractive lifestyles.
The region has a classic soumern
climate of mild winters and
warm summers.
The cost of living in me region
is 3% lower man that of me nation.
The average selling price of a home
in 1993 was $97,698 wim an
average number of listings of 3,532
during me same time period.
The CSRA region has a
comprehensive SUppOrt and
supplier base and a qualiry rrans-
porration nerwork which includes
convenient interstate access and
Augusta's Bush Field Airporr with
20-25 major commercial carrier
flights per day. Uriliry rates for the
region are below those of orher
states in the nation.
Continuous Growth
The SRRDI region has seen
continuous growth In past
decades. This growth is often
amibured ro me manv amenities
and resources available in rhe
region. In 1990, me population of
me five-counry region surrounding
SRS was 408.::-05. :Vfore rhan 92
percent of this population lived in
rhree counties: .-\.iken, Columbia,
and Richmond. Augusta was me
largest city, wim a popularion or
44,639. The largest cities in me
region in 1990, besides Augusra,
\vere Aiken (19,872), North
Augusta (15,351), and Barnwell
(5,255). The population of me
region grew at an average annual
rare of 1. 7 percent during me
1970s. The average annual growth
rate slowed ro 1.2 percent between
1980 and 1990.
During me 1980s, me median
age of me population in me region,
me rwo states, and me nation
increased. By 1990, me median age
for me region was 31.2 years, a 13
percent increase from 1980. The
1980 and 1990 median ages for the
region were lower than those of the
narion and me two srares. The
median age for me cities was higher
man mat for the rural areas. In
1990,75.4 percenr of the popula-
tion lived in areas classified as
urban. The urban-rural mix of rhe
reaion was slightlv more urban rhan
~ ~ ,
that of the United States with a
73.7 percent urban popularion.
During the 1980s, rhe urban-rural
composition of the region did not
change significantly. Columbia
Counry had the largest change in
urban population, with an increase
.
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or slie:htk more rhan 10 percenr. In
19-0. all rhe counties excepr
Richmond were more rhan 50
percent rural. B~' 1980. four of rhe
n,'e counties. .-\iken. Barnwell,
Columbia and Richmond, had
more rhan 50 percent of rheir
popularions ]iying in urban areas.
The commuring parrerns of rhe
SRRDI region reveal rhar rhe
majoriry of persons borh live and
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and .-\.llendale-4.000.
The CSR-\ region offers a hosr
of advantages tor businesses and
industries seeking a ne\\. locarion. Ie
is an excellenr. lo\\.-cosr locarion in
which co conducr high rechnology
business in a producr!,.e armos-
phere. Excellence of educarional
faciliries, availabilit), of a labor
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work.in rhe region. Close co 9000
of pe:-sons \\.orking in rhe SRRD I
region have their residences in me
region. whiie less than 5% of rhose
li"ing wirhin this region commute
ro desrinations ourside rhe region.
The primal\" regional commucim:
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desrinarion is Richmond COUnty.
wirh close co 100.000 commucing
workers from ourside rhe coun,,'.
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force. and rhe area's quality of life
all combine co make the region an
extremeh- atrracrive locarion.
A Remarkable
Workforce
The region prospers in a favor-
able labor climare. The I\1erro
,-\ugusrc. area has not had c. union
work scoDDage since 19-8.
" ~
Excluding paper and allied producrs.
rhe percentage or" manufacruring
plants unionized is under 50'0. In
[he non-manufacturing secror, [here
are ,.ireualh- no unions.
The workforce of rhe CSR-\ has
a remarkable base in scientific.
.. ..
communlcaClOns. engmeenng.
biomedical and ad,.anced
rechnolog:' skills. These skills are a
resulr of long-esrablished industries
in the chemical, nuclear energ:'. and
medical research fields.
....
The AugUSta region is one of
[he premier medical cemers in the
Sourheast wirh more rhan 25.000
people emplo~.ed in rhe medical
communit),. The :vIedical College
of Georgia, rhe srare's healrh
sciences universir:', is one of rhe cop
ren schools in the coumr" for
general practitioners. The Medical
College of Georgia is also dedi cared
to research, breaking new ground
in relemedicine and cell
signalling research.
In addition, rhe unique
communications cenrer at [he C.S.
A.rm~"s Fore Gordon provides
modern relecommunicarions
capabilities. Two natural assets-
wood and kaolin-have creared
unique opporeuniries for companies
co marker a varier:. of products
made from these resources. The
CSRA. is one of rhe world's largesr
suppliers of kaolin for ceramic and
fillers. Foresrr:' companies make
Executive Summary
wood products ranging from paper
and pulpwood to fine furniture and
Booring. The mostly non-union
\vorkforce has a traditionally strong
work ethic.
Local education systems are
assets to any new business or
industry. Within the CSRA. region,
there are several technical/voca-
tional schools and local colleges and
universities which serve me region.
There are a variety of programs that
are offered through mese institu-
tions that focus directly on area
business needs. In 1995, Augusta
Technical College was awarded a
51.5 million grant aimed at
.etooling the machine tool industry.
Augusta Technical College was one
of six schools around me nation
splitting the U.S. Department of
Education's Machine Tool
Advanced Technology
(N1A.ST) gran t.
The CSRi\. region had a greater
percentage of payroll from
manufacturing in 1989 man the
average for Georgia and Soum
Carolina: 43 percent compared to
26.1 percent for Georgia and 38.2
percent for South Carolina.
Richmond and Aiken Counties
dominated the economy in me
region; together they accounted for
87.2 percent of the area's employ-
ment of persons 16 years or older
in 1990. In Richmond County
.nore residents work in me public
administration sector man in any
other seCtOr; services is the second
largest employer. In .-\iken Counr;-.
the pattern is different. with manu-
facturing employing the most
residents and retail ranking second.
In 1990 me unemployment rare
for me nacion was 5.5 percent of the
civilian labor force, compared to a
rate of 7.1 percent in 1980. Among
the five councies in 1990, Barnwell
County had the highest unemploy-
ment rate (9.8 percent) and
Colwnbia and Aiken Councies
had the lowest (3.1 and 3.9
percent, respectively).
In 1990, the twO less populated
counties in the region (iillendale
and Barnwell) were more rural and
had a higher proportion of meir
populations engaged in agriculture
than me other counties and the two
states overall. Of total employment
in 1990, agriculture occupied 10.6
percen t in Allendale and 5.1
percent in Barnwell. Employment
in born the service and manufac-
turing sectOrs is larger man
that in agriculture in each of
mese counties.
Sources
Georgia and South Carolina Departmems
oHabor, 1993.
Socioeconomic Data Base, Haliburton
~US, 1992.
U.S. Census Bureau, 1993.
Bureau of Economic Analysis. 1993.
SRS Impact on the
Region
^ t the beginning of 1995, the
rlsavannah River Site (SRS)
employed about 20,000 employees
with an annual payroll of approxi-
mately S 1 billion. By year's end,
employment had shrunk to about
17,000 wim more downsizing
anticipated. While a majority or me
Site's workers reside in Aiken
County, the total work force is
scattered mroughout a five-county
region of Georgia and Soum
Carolina and beyond (Figure 1). In
1994, the Site purchased 5578
million in goods and services,
including S 184 million in South
Carolina and 5145 million
in Georgia.
Taxes
Site employees pay a substantial
amount of taxes to SUppOrt local
governments. In Aiken County
alone, Arthur D. Little Company
estimates that the County receives
$1.5 million as its share of state
income ta.x paid by SRS employees
and collects about $6 million in
property ta.x revenues from
these employees.
Community
Involvement
Site employees are deeply
involved in civic activities with 52rholding elected offices in county or
municipal governments. More than
.
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. ~ _.: .;.:..; Figure 1 .
Estimated Distribution of Savannah
. River Sire Workforce, 199.5
South Caroli1l4 ,
.. .Aiken Councy .. .' 10,907
A,llendale .~1!-DCY ". 234
Ba:rowell County ~'. 1,411
,~'.::otJ:iCi. p>~ti~.!~t'1 ,866
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200 others hold leadership
positions in civic, cultural, youth,
religious or political organizations.
In 1994, Site employees gave nearly
$2 million to area United Way
fund drives along with 3,550 pints
of blood and more than 65,000
pounds of food. Tuition paid by
Westinghouse Savannah River
Company for its employees
enrolled in colleges and universities
totaled nearly $1.2 million in 1994.
Workforce
Reduction
Due to budget reductions, since
1988 there has been a reduction in
the work force at the Savannah
River Site from 25,000 to 17,000
current jobs by the end of 1995. It
has been projected that b:' 2016 the
total SRS population will be
10,994, an actual loss of 14,000
jobs. According to the FS.
Chamber of Commerce, the loss of
4>
1,000 manufacturing jobs results in
a loss of at least 640 other jobs in
the communi~'. It is anticipated
that an even greater negative
impact ro the CSR'\ region will be
experienced because of the Site's
significane presence.
Economic
Transition: The
SRRDI Role
The fact is that the current
effort to downsize the Savannah
River Site work force means that
the region must make a major
transition in its economic base. The
Central Savannah River Area must
strive to achieve economic indepen-
dence to reduce its historic reliance
on Savannah River Site jobs for
economic stability. The
Department of Energy has
proposed to commit over $25
million in FY96 for community
assistance ro help mitigate the
adverse effects of downsizing on the
SRS region. SRRDI, as the
designated Community Reuse
Organization for the region, is
positioned to take the lead in this
transition effort on behalf of the
affected communities.
To accomplish a successful
transition, the region must have
financial suPPOrt to "seed"
programs leading ro diversification
of the economic base. The CRO
,,'ill focus its programs on the
creation and reeemion of high value
jobs to preserve the human and
physical resources of the region.
These resources muse be uansferred
from ehe governmem sector to the
private sector within the nve-
coun~r region around the Savannah
River Site if the area is to avoid
significant economic impact.
Another factor leading to the
success of this initiative is the
identification and creation of
privaee secror partners who are
working hand-in-hand with the
Site and the community to leverage
public secror investment with
private funds. SRRDI is assisting in
this effort by providing critical
linkages between the Site and the
business community. SRRDI has
undertaken this task with the
existing network of economic
development organizations from
the region.
A Strong Vibrant
Region
In order ro obtain the com-
munity's involvement in the
planning process, five working
committees were developed. These
five committees were:
Transportation, Business and
Finance, Physical Resources,
Education, and Information and
Technology. The reports of these
committees as contained in this
planning document provide a
consensus from which to base
implementation strategies.
Executive Summary
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:orging _i. combin~,cior: or' :c~lc!c,shi?
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:cs economv.
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.::.1r:oL:s commiccees. T:,ese :ne:nes
induce che importJnce or ne'.v
:n:ssions tor rhe Sa,.annah Ri':er
. .
'ice: ~:iXtmIZtng :.'1e use or
:ec:1:1010g::.: as an economic de-;ei-
oprr:e:;c cool. including enhancing
eelUC1cjonal opporcunicies ror che
'-"0 rkforce: making che ;-egion more
accessible co narional and
[flCernacional markers chrough
impro,.emenes in che cransporurion
infrascrucrure: and ?ro,-iding
nnanci3.1 incencj,.es and orher
suppar: ror DC'". buslness
.::e':eiopmenc :.lf1.d iob creacion.
?o;lo".ing in sU:T:.:,:ar:: :or1:1 ~;-e
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Finance
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However. mere IS no sped'lc tOC:lS
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on Stare-uD ,JUSlneSses ana seec.
caoiCJl r1n~ll:c:::~,
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The Busir:ess lnd Fir::.1nc':
C. ".
ommlCtee :-cCOIT:.!7lc:1Gec: .::-e:lClOr..
C - DO r\I n ' ,
01 one or more)~ i\.eg!onal
Seed Capiral Funds co s(imu!are
new business S(areUD. These runds
would be accompanied b,- meneor
programs w help budding
encrepreneurs succeed.
The Commirree recommended
increased mJ.rkering of d\.ailable
runding resources. increased
craining tor :~e region.'s -xorkrorce.
~lnd crartspar::.1cion !:T:.pro\.en:e:lcs.
including J. ?ossible regional J.irpor:
[Q serVe COIUr::OlJ., SC lr.d
AugusCJ., Ceorgl~l.
T~e Cor..f':":!c:ee cor:c;uded c!1:.1:
che SRRD[ region bs J. scwng
., ,
ecor.omIC ;:lase ouc r:-:ore Jrognrr:s
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<':SC:'Dl:shmenc or en(<,:rsr:se lOGeS
al.ci scecial ra..."\: discrlcs. SUDDor:: ror
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ne'.,. business srarrups in incuoaror
raciliries. and increased ;:rameer or
go,.er:1menc cechnolog:: co rhe
pr:':3.ce sector.
DL1ring che course or se':erai
""or:,:-:s 0r" s(Ud~. anci e':aluJ.cior:.
rhe 3csiness anci Finance
(or::::-:i[[cc rocused or. se':ed 2re:.lS
de:.1: .xouid serve co scre,.g::;...e..... 2.....C
..:i.:ersi:-"-: :he region's :-cor.orr-::, . ..~
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Executive SummarY
. Recommendation #2: Establish
an incubator facility and other
mechanisms which promote the
development of small businesses
within the SRRDI region.
· Recommendation #3:
Encourage the use and develop-
ment of available business
development funding sources in
addition co the creation of new,
creative funding sources.
· Recommendation #4:
Encourage, develop and
promote increased training
opportunities within the five
county area,
· Recommendation #5:
Encourage improved and
increased air service for
business travelers.
· Recommendation #6:
Promote the improved business
climate for existing businesses
within the SRRDI Region.
· Recommendation #7:
Encourage the Drivatization of
y ,
Savannah River Site tech-
nologies to Drivate
y ,
1 .
sectOr Dusmesses.
. Recommendation #8:
Promote new business anrac-
tion ror the five COUnty
SRRDI Region.
· Recommendation :='9:
Encourage me five counties or
.
the SRRDI Region to focus on
the development and promo-
tion of a regional image.
· Recommendation # 10:
Promote the use or the facilities
and programs available at the
Savannah River Site for
economic development.
· Recommendation if 11:
Encourage the strengthening
and development or the major
growrh industries for the five
COUnty regIOn.
II. Transportation
The CSRA is served by several
local airporrs including Bush
Field, Aiken Municipal and Daniel
Field Airporrs. Of the three, Bush
Field is the only one that offers
commercial Bights through
. .
major earners.
Local airportS in me CSRA. are
planning ro upgrade cheir faciJities
in the next five vears. To foster
regional grov.w, the transportation
comminee recommends a study co
determine the viability of a regional
airport to serve both Columbia,
South Carolina and
Augusta, Georgia.
:\Tumerous projects are under-
way co improve road transportation
within the region. Two active
projects-the Fall Line Freeway and
the Savannah River Parkway-are
viewed as highest priority, permit-
ting opening of the region co the
South and the W'est. Extension of
Augusta's Bobb:v Jones Expresswa:;
into South Carolina, connecting to
1-20, will form a complete beltwa;'
around the metro .-\ugusta area.
.-\dding interchanges and widening
1-20, the heart of the region's trans-
pOfi:ation corridor, are also seen as
major improvements in the region's
economic viabiJir;'.
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Executive Summary
The Commirtee also recom-
mends that the Region actively
pursue opportunities fot passenger
rail service and suPPOrt continued
accessibilirv ro the Savannah River
I
for commercial purposes.
In summary, the Transportation
Commirtee recommendations
included:
· Recommendation #1:
Encourage improved and
increased air service for
business travelers.
· Recommendation #2:
Encourage the continued
upgrading of the road systems
within the SRRDI Region.
· Recommendation #3:
Encourage the improvement of
the rail network throughout the
regIOn.
· Recommendation #4:
Encourage the use of 1-20 as a
major economic development
resource.
· Recommendation ~5:
Encourage and promote the
continued uses of the Savannah
River.
III. Physical
Resources
^ lthough the unincorporated
..t1.sRRDI region contains some
1.6 million acres, only slightly more
than 20 percent is developed,
leaving an abundance of land for
future economic development.
The SRRDI region has an
ample inventory of sites ro accom-
modate industries of all types, but
roo few of these sites are developed
and ready for occupancy. In
addition, the region's metropolitan
counties, (Aiken, Columbia and
Richmond) lack large, public1y-
owned sites. This is a distinct
disadvantage in industrial
recruitment since many industries
seek incentives from state and local
governments in making
siting decisions.
In particular, the Physical
Resources Commirtee round that
the SRRDI region needs ro develop
new industrial parks designed ro
accommodate more high-tech
industries. The Savannah River
Research Campus in Aiken County,
which provides incubaror space
with standard development sites, is
an example. Augusta's Southeastern
Technology Center concept also
offers a promising way ro promote
new business startUps and
relocation in the region by linking
medical, engineering and
" . .. .
communIcations actIvltles mro
one central campus.
The Commirtee also recom-
mends developing a regional
industrial park for Allendale and
Barnwell counties and additional
parks along the 1-20 corridor.
Complete infrastructure should also
be developed in existing parks.
An inventory of available space
for industrial and commercial
development should be created.
Regional leaders should assess the
need for construction of speculative
buildings and identify sources of
public/private funding for
such buildings.
Tourism remains a key industry
in the CSRA and should be
promoted and fostered along with
the Region's clean environment.
The Physical Resources Commirtee
adopted the following
recommendations:
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Executive S~;;marY
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· Recommendation #1:
Encourage the development of
several new industrial sites and
the completion of infrasrructure
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In eXlsnng SItes.
· Recommendation #2: Promote
me construction and marketing
of speculative buildings within
the region.
· Recommendation #3:
Encourage utility development
and improvements within
me region.
· Recommendation #4:
Encourage planned develop-
ment wimin me region.
· Recommendation #5: Market
me resources available within
me region to resource based
industries.
· Recommendation #6:
Encourage the development of
tourism as a major industry for
me SRRDI Region.
· Recommendation #7: Promote
me Region's "clean"
enVIronment.
N Education
A strong commitment to
educational excellence is critical to
me region's current and future
success as is further development of
rraining facilities for first-time and
exiSting emplo:'ees.
.
These key conclusions of the
Education Commirree form the
basis for several recommendations
including:
· Recommendation 1?l: Create a
CSRA Education and
Technology Electronic Network
to link classrooms and provide
resource information abour
science, math, compurers and
educational programs
in technology.
· Recommendation #2: Establish
Information Technology
Training Centers to provide
training and technical suPPOrt
for local education encities and
to suPPOrt training and
retraining for current and
potential employees.
· Recommendacion #3: Create an
Applied Manufacturing
Laboratory to provide
comprehensive rraining for
Manufacturing Technology;
· Recommendation #4: Create an
Electronic Instrumentation and
Conuol Laboratorv to demon-
J
suate computerized e1ecrronics,
automation and process comrol
trammg systems.
The Comminee recommended
mat more K-12 vocational educa-
tion opporrunities be provided and
programs offered to link classroom
concepts wim applications to
future careers.
v: Information &
Technology
Atate-of-the-arr information
. nfrasrructure is needed to
enhance the Region's ability to
rapidly access information
technologies to amact industries,
sustain growth and diversity the
Region's economy.
To develop this infrastructure,
me Information and Technology
Commirree recommends:
· Recommendation # 1 :
Establishment of a regional
economic development and
geographic system for the
five-county SRRDI area based
on the c1iem-server model;
· Recommendation #2:
Establishmem of a regional
economic development and
geographic information
interstate nerwork;
· Recommendation #3:
Establishment of public access
to the Internet by making
compurers available in schools,
libraries, and other
public outlets;
· Recommendation #4:
Promoting increased technology
transfer among area businesses
and establishment of a
technology rransfer data base.
New Missions for SRS
The first comprehensive
regional economic develop-
ment plan for the Central Savannah
River Area (CSRA) grew out of the
challenges presented by dramatic
downsizing of the region s largest
employer-the Department of
Energy s Savannah River Site.
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of the new tritium production
source-a new mission n.hich could
help preserve the Site's core
competencies, take ad\.antage of its
a\.aiIable land and infrastructure
and benefit from its unrivaled
communJr:. suPPOrt.
Plutonium
Disposition
In response co the Department of
Energy's Stockpile Stewardship
requirements, the Savannah River
Site offers considerable experience
in production and management of
plutonium from the nuclear
weapons program. l\'fost of the
plutonium made for the weapons
program was produced at Savannah
River over a 40 year period, The
Site has the technical expertise and
the facilities to meet DOE's needs
for plutonium management and
disposition in the years ahead.
Spent Fuel
Management
The united States faces a major
challenge in de\.eloping
workable solutions to questions
associated with storage of spent
nuclear fuel. These challenges are
vie\\.ed b:. mam. as a major Site
opporrunir:. for the future. The
Sannnah Rj\.er Site offers the
expe:-ience, me (echnical compe-
tence and (he facili(ies to help
resoh-e (hese pressing issues. Tne
Site's Defense W'aste Processing
Facilir:. (D\\vFI is a state-or-the.
~
an facilir:. ciesigned and
builr co \'it:-:r: liquid \\'aSte.
convening i: into a stable
glass form ior long-term
scorage. \\!1ik O\\""PF is
designed co aciciress oro-
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cessing and sLOrage of the
nation's derense wastes,
similar expe:-tise is available
co address all types of spent
fuel. Neither the Site nor
the communir:', however.
desires co be recognized as a "waste
dump" with storage onl;: as the
ultimate goal \\'ithour the
accompan:'ing positive research and
technolog:-' de\'elopment missions
associated \\.i [h spent fuel handling.
In terna ti 0 nal
Thermonuclear
Experimen tal
Reactor (ITER)
This protor:'pe fusion energ:-.
reaeror is a joint international
project which can help pave the
way for commercial fusion power
in the 21 St Century. The interna-
(ional parmers include the Cnited
Scates, Japan. [he European
Communit\" a.nd the Russian
Federation. ,... ciecision on where to
site the international fusion project
is expected in : 998.
Local cOr:1:TIunit\, leaders are
. I . 1 5 1
aCD\.e :' prOmOtlng tIle a\.annan
Ri\.er Site as ~1.e home or- the ITER
project because or its long-term
Jo(ential for iob (reation and for
establishing the Site and the region
as an international leader in the
development of fusion energ:-'-the
same energy which powers the sun.
The multi-billion dollar ITER
project is expected to attract
scientists from allover the world
and enhance (he region through
creation of a more cosmopolitan
community with international
schools and greater oppOrtunities,
Other Missions
In addition to these potencial
missions, the Site h~s the poten-
tial for carrying out many other
jobs for DOE and the nation,
creating new industries and ne\\.
jobs in the process. Examples
include recycling of contaminated
scrap metal from SRS into useable
containers for storing low-level
radioactive Wastes. advanced envi.
ronmental remediation technology
ror cleanup or SRS and other DOE
sites and establishment of the
International Center for .-\pplied
Research (I CARl co create Cente:-s
of Exceilence associated with
\.arious technical challenges.
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To accomplish mis formidable
mission, SRRDI proposes as
parr of mis comprehensive regional
plan to implemenr a Regional
Diversification Initiative (RDI)
plan to ensure the long-term
economic viabiliry of me region.
Goals of me RD I are:
· DiversifY me region's economic
base.
· Create and retain high value,
long-term private sector jobs.
· Transfer Savannah River Site
technologies to new and
existing area companies for
commercial application.
Based on me communiry's
assessmenrs of needs and resources
me RDI Implemenration Strategy
is designed ro leverage me rransi-
tion of public sector technology ro
private secror regional business
partnerships. The 'strategy focuses
on three core program areas:
· Applied Research and
Developmenr leading to rapid
commercialization of new
products and processes.
· Scientific Education and
Technology Training ro upgrade
workforce skills through me
modification or developmenr of
programs co meet the needs of
regional employers.
· Enrrepreneurial Developmenr
Services ro provide individuals
or companies the resources to
improve the survival rate of
emerging growth companies.
SRRDI is currently providing
54.7 million in matching funds to
support technology-based business
development within me five-counry
region. The four programs
supported are:
· Challenge Fund Programs
· RDI Enterprise Fund
· Small Business R&D Seed
Funds for Technical Innovation
· Proposal Developmenr Cenrer
SRRDI Funding
Opportunities
It is the intent of SRRDI to help the
region develop a diverse
economic base by providing new,
emerging and existing companies the
financial opporrunity and incentives (0
locate to the SRRDI five county region
which includes Richmond and
Columbia counties in Georgia and
Aiken, Allendale and Bamwell counties
in South Carolina. To accomplish this
goal, SRRDI proposes to help provide
early stage equity financing for small
technology-based companies who need
assistance in developing leading-edge
technologies or technological services.
This initiative will begin with four
projects: the Challenge Fund
programs; the ROI Enterprise Fund;
the Small Business Research &
.
De\.elopment Seed Fund for Technical
Innovation: and me Proposal
Development Center.
Challenge Fund
Programs
Challenge Fund programs are
in tended ro encourage
strategic partnerships among
industries, private companies,
research institutions, and public
organizations by providing match-
ing funds ro growth-oriented
companies who are located in the
region. Challenge Fund awards are
not grants; they are risk invest-
ments in which the recipient will
be obligated ro repay the sponsor
upon successful commercialization
of any products or manufacturing
processes. Challenge Fund
programs will focus on the areas of
applied research & development;
scientific education and technology
training; entrepreneurial develop-
ment; and commercialization of
defense-related technology.
RDI Enterprise
Fund
The RD I Enterprise Fund will
provide earl:. stage equir:.
financing for small [echnolog:--
based compa"nies who need
assistance in developing leading-
edge technologies or technological
seITices. A. \.ital pOrtion of the
target businesses will be those
companies who engage in adapting
defense-based technologies for use
~
in the private sector. The RDI
Enterprise Fund is a high risk/high-
return, long-term (typically five
years) investment source for
high-potential growth companies.
Small. Business
R&D Seed Funds
for Technical
Innovation
This program will suPPOrt
start-up and expansion of
technology-based businesses by
providing matching funds in the
form of grants ro enable entrepre-
neurs and small businesses ro enter
or continue high-risk. high-
technolog:' research and develop-
ment. Companies who receive
funding awards must exist, relocate
or establish a new enterprise in the
five-counr:' SRRDI region; be
engaged in technolog:.-based manu-
facturing or research and
de\'elopment: and emplo:' fewer
than 250 people. Funding ma:. be
used to determine [he feasibility of
ideas or products and/or develop
prororypes and conduer site
testing and evaluation on
pre-production products.
Proposal
Development Center
SRRDI will sUPPOrt the fund-
ing needs to establish a Proposal
Development Center which will
serve as a resource for en trepreneurs
and companies interested in
submitting proposals ro establish
private or government partnerships
to commercialize a technolog:. or
product. The center will prO\.ide
entrepreneurs and companies with
access to program solicitations.
abstracts of funded projects and
other relevant information. The
center will also help entrepreneurs
identi~l partners who can pro\'ide
or access laborarorv facilities.
personnel or other technological
resources in order ro conduer
research and de\.elopmenr projects.
RDniriplementation Strategy
Venture Capital
The Savannah River Regional
Diversificarion Iniriarive
(SRRDI) has issued a Requesr for
Qualificarions (RFQ) for a
conrraccor co manage SRRDI's
Regional Diversificarion Iniriarive
(ROI) invesrmem program-a 52
million iniriarive co spark develop-
mem of emerging and early-srage
companies in rhe Cemral Savannah
River "-\.rea (cSRA).
The successful comraccor appli-
canr for mis program is required co
be considered as a Small Business
Invesrmem Company (SBIc) or
orher qualified Early Srage
Invesrmem Firm licensed by rhe
Small Business Adminisrrarion
and/or me Securiry and Exchange
Commission, have ren years in me
vemure capiral indusrry and
demonsrrare a successful record of
early-srage invesrmems.
The comractor will be required
ro march me SRRDI funds on ar
leasr a one ro one basis \Vim an
invesrmem from individual and
insrirurional parrners. The conrrac-
ror selecred ro manage me program
will also be required (0 open and
sraff an office in (he SRRDI region.
In order (0 ensure me conrraaor's
capabiliry ro adminisrer chis
program, SRRDI will require
applicanrs ro have ar leasr 55
million of capiral under manage-
memo Applicanrs will also be
required ro submir lerrers of imem
from qualified invescors in order ro
demonsrrare me capabiliry ro
acquire addirional capiral.
Challenge Fund
Program for
Technology
Development
The Challenge Fund Program is
imended ro provide funding
for applied research and develop-
mem leading ro rapid
commercialization of producrs or
processes and ro
encourage srrareglc
parrnerships among
indusrries, privare
companies, research
insricurions and public
organizarions. The
goal of rhe Challenge
Fund is (0 encourage
rhese parrnerships ro
invesr in, and share
me cosr of, projecrs co
address (he needs of a
rechnically skilled
\vorkforce and advance
exisring indusrry producrs
or processes.
Challenge Fund awards are
available ro exisring or new emer-
prises who are loca(ed in, or plan co
relocare in, me SRRDI region.
Under rhis program marching
funds will be provided on a
comperirive basis co individuals,
companies and orher qualified
organizarions for projecrs in six
core areas:
· Applied Research &
Developmenr
· Sciemific Educarion and
Technology Training
· Enrrepreneurial Developmenr
· Small Business Incubarors
· Technology Transfer
· Cemers of Excellence
Challenge Fund awards are nor
grams; mey are risk invesrmems in
which rhe recipiem will be
obligared co repay rhe sponsor
upon successful commercializarion
of rhe producr or service. Awards
will be secured by an equiry imeresr
in rhe producr or service rhar is
developed and commercialized.
Recipiems will maimain all righrs
co rhe rechnology developed
on rhe projecr.
.
All proposals will be ranked on
a competitive basis by independenr
review teams which will make
funding recommendations ro the
SRRDI Board of Direcrors.
Technology
Training
It is the inrenr of SRRDI to
establish a regional training
cenrer ro provide assistance ro busi-
nesses and academic instinitions.
The Cenrer will modifY or develop
course materials for scienrific
education and technology rraining
for individuals seeking employmenr
wim growrh orienred companies.
Regional rraining facilitarors will
form a consortium with private
companies ro assess skills and
deliver training programs for the
workforce. These facilitarors will
include, in addition ro company
trainers, represenratives from
regional colleges, universities, other
technical training institutions and
corporations in the region
producing a high-technology
product or process.
Entrepreneurial
Development
5 RRDI funds are available for
Enrrepreneurial Development
projects mat provide business devel-
. .
opment servIces ro asSISt eXIStIng
companies, as well as start-up
companies and entrepreneurs
~
during early stages of operations.
Qualified organizations which
provide services (business planning,
market research, capital source
location) export or government
procurement assistance may be
eligible under mis program area.
An example of a project mat could
qualify for Enrrepreneurial
Development funds is a Business
Ourreach Cenrer.
Projects in mis category must
demonsrrate coordination and
inregrated systems for providing
entrepreneurial services ro
technology-based businesses inrro-
ducing new products and processes
into me marketplace.
SRS Technology
Transfer
One of the primary objectives
of me SRRDI RDI is ro
promote and facilitate transfer of
state-of-the-art technology from the
public secror ro the private secror in
me SRRDI area. SRRDI is working
wim me Savannah River Site
(SRS), a key Department of Energy
(DOE) faciliry, as well as federal
laborarories and regional research
universities ro rransfer government-
developed technology ro private
industry. This is the rransfer, not
,
me creation, of a current
technology not available within the
. .
pnvate secror sponsorIng company.
SRRDI will work with private
business ro enable the businesses ro
acquire technology mrough
licensing, Cooperative Research
and Development Agreements
(CRADA's) and Industry Assistance
Programs.
The workforce of the Central Savannah
River Area has a remarkable base in scientific,
Median Household Income
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communlcanon, engineering,
biomedical and advanced technology skills. These skills are me
result of long-established industries in the chemical, nuclear energy,
and medical research fields.
The high skill levels in these technical areas has produced a relatively
high median family income level of more than 535,000 per year.
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. < $10,000
. $10,000-$19,999
[II $20,000-$29,999
. $30,000-$39,999
o $40,000-$49,999
. $50,000-$59,999
. $60,000-S69,999
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Manufacturing Sites
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The Central Savannah
River A..rea is a manufacturing and
agriculrural region, with the two economic generators
existing in a harmonious relationship.
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The region has a comprehensive supplier base and services to
suPPOrt manufacturing operations. It also has a quality
transportation nerurork which includes convenient interstate access and
Augusta's Bush Field Airport wim 20-25 major commercial
flights per day"
Utility rates are below those of other states in the nation. The CSRA
communi,!" is familiar with em.ironmenral concerns and adapts a pro-business
stance when these issues are addressed.
The region prospers in a favorable labor climate. The mosd~" non-union
workforce has a traditional[:" strong work ethic.
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. Federal Land
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.-\cave Projects
19. Fall Line Freewav
20. Sa\.annah River Parkway
Current ,-\pEroved Shorr Range Projects
1. Bobbdones Exwv Ramo
2. Belair Rd Exrension .
3.
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5A.
5B.
Se.
6.
8.
9.
10.
23.
\'('heeler Rd I 1-20 Interchange
Bobbv Jones Exwv Exrension
Bobby fones Exwy Widening Phase 1
Bobby ones Exwy \XiJdening Phase 2
Bobbv lones Exwv WIdening Phase 3
Bobbv)ones Exw;' E:'(rension
Wheeler Rd Widening
Gordon H\vy Widening
Gordon HwV Widening
Bobbv Jones. EX\vy - Extension in Sourh Carolina
Ri\.er\varch Park-.~ay Exrension
Current .-\pproved Long Range Projects
1 i. Gordon H\vy \VJaening
i 2. Bobb\. lones. EX\vy W'iuening
13. [-20 Widening .
1-:. .Ierrerson DaVIS Hwv \VJdening
15. Mircncock PhV\' \Videning
2-1. Baker Place Rd., 1-20 Interchange
,- 5C 19 Widening
26. L'S -8 Widening
Proposed ~e.w Projects .
16. L nlVermv PI.,wv ExrenslOn
l - :\.iken Counrv Exoresswa\.
26. L"S -3 Widening' ,
1- Re':nolds Pond Road
:3, SC! i3 I:\iken :--':orrn 3\"!Jass) Widening
.9, Pine Log Road W.idening -
Prospective ~(ajor Projects
21. Regional :\iq~orr
" G.-\ Hw;' SO Bridge over rhe Savannah Ri':e:
Road Improvements
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· Road Improvements
+ Airports
::J Incorporated Area
. Federal Land
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abundant supply of water from (wo primary
sources - me Savannah River and ground water drawn
from me Cretaceous Aquifer System.
Water Service
As of 1990, mere were a tOtal of 137 deep wells located within me
SRRDI region counties with the majority located in Aiken and
Richmond counries. Allendale and Barnwell counries born rely on
ground water exclusively for meir water supply. Aiken, Columbia and
Richmond counries use water from the Savannah River as a secondary
water source.
As a whole, me SRRDI region draws an average of 69.67 million
gallons of water per da:-' from its rwo primary sources.
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^ lthough the unincorporated
.li.sRRDI region conrains a rotal of more rhan 1.6
million acres, only about 350,000 acres (22%) are
developed. The predominam land use within the developed
pOrtion is residenrial.
Commercial land encompasses 6,500 acres in the region with a
significam increase expected to result from regional transportation
improvemenrs planned for many of the region's roadways.
(See Road Improvemenrs),
Industrial land use in the region consists of abom 6,300 acres
concenrrated mainly in induStrial parks found throughout the region.
The balance of land is categorized as Public/Semi-Public. Total land in
chis category is about 250,000 acres and includes Fort Gordon (47,000
acres) and the Savannah River Site (198,000 acres).
With an undeveloped land area of over 1.2 million
acres, che unincorporated SRRDI region has an
'bundanr supply of land ro accommodate future
economic developmenr while mainraining the existing
high quality of life.
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. Commercial
[II Industrial
. Public/Institutional
ill Agriculture
. Parks/ConseNation
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1. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
2. Augusta Regional Medical Center
3. VA Hospital Upwwn Division
4. Sc. Josephs Hospital
5. Medical College of Georgia
6. \~-\ Hospital Downtown Division
7. university Hospital
8. Aiken Regional Hospital
9. Barnwell County Hospital
10. .AJlendale COUnty Hospital
11. Georgia Regional Hospital
12. Gracewood State Hospital
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· Hospital
o Incorporated Area
. Federal Land
. Lake
Industrial Parks
1. Horizon South Industrial Park
2. Columbia County Industrial Park
3. Park 20 West Industrial Park
'"!. Miracle Mile Industrial Park
). North Augusta Industrial Park
6. Forward Augusta/Richmond County Industrial Park
7. Kimberly-Clarke Sire
8. Verenes Industrial Park
9. WillistOn Industrial Park
10. Blach.\/ille Industrial Park
11. Barnwell County Industrial Park
12. Snelling Industrial Park
13. .-\.iken 'v.enrures Park
I-f Aviation Business Park
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· Industrial Park
o Incorporated Area
. Federal Land
. Lake
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Landfill Locations
1. Columbia County Landfill
2. Richmond County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
3. Barden CWP
4. Langley DWP
5. Wagener DWP & CWP
6. Barnwell County Landfill
7. Allendale County Landfill
8. Three Rivers Subtitle D Facility
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. Landfill
[J Incorporated Area
. Federal Land
. Lake
Office Parks
Modern office parks
should provide nor only basic inhasrrucrure
services such as access, warer, sewer and power, bur
ameniries such as open space, landscaping and recrearional
opporrunmes.
In addirion, the availabiliry of specula rive buildings is oEren an
incenrive for new businesses seeking (0 reloc3.re. There is one publicly--
owned specularive building in rhe SRRDI Region in Columbia
Counry, a 50,000 square foor faciliry in rhe Horizon Sourh indusrrial
park.
There is one 130,000 privarely-owned specularive building in
Richmond Counry's Forward Augusr3. [ndusrrial Park. :';0 specularive
buildings exisr in .-\.iken, i"Vlendale or Barnwell counries. Because of
mission shifts and fiscal resrrainrs, a number of Savannah River Site
buildings and faciliries are becoming surplus.
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. Office Parks
1 Business and Commercial Parks
o Incorporated Area
. Federal Land
. Lake
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than 92 percent of this population lived in three counties:
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Persons Per Square Mile
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Aiken, Columbia and Richmond. Augusta is the largest city with
a population of 44,639. Next largest are Aiken 09,872), North
AugUSta (15,351), and Barnwell (5,255).
The population of the region grew at an average annual rate of 1.7
percent during the 1970's. The average annual growth rate slowed to .
].2 percent between 1980 and 1990. In ] 990, more than 75 percent of
the population lived in areas classified as urban.
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. 100-500
. 500-999
o 1000-1999
o 2000-2999
. 3000-3999
III 4000-4999
. > 5000
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Srare Parks
1. .'vfisderoe Srare Park (GA)
1 Redcliffe Srare Park (SC)
3. Aiken Srare Park (SC)
-f. Barnwell Srate Park (SC)
Local Parks
5. Wildwood Park
G. Augusra Riverwalk and Marina
- Hitchcock Woods
Corps of Engineers
C :rnighr Camping
8. :\.idge Rd
9. 2ecersbura
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10. Winfield Campground
Day Parks
II. lake Springs
12. \Vesc Dam
')ther
13. Fore \~ordon Recreacion .-\rel
I.t .-\ugusca 0iacional Golf Course
15. Augusca Canal Headgaces
Recreational Areas
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Modern industrial parks throughout the
SRRDI region provide amenities such as open
space, landscaping and recreational activities in addition to
basic infrastructure services of access, water, power and sewer.
SRRDI communities are capable of expanding and extending
their sewer treatment systems to serve potential industrial sites.
Sewer Service
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D Sewer SeNice Area
o Incorporated Area
. Federal Land
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SRRDI Board of Direcrors
Dr. Rob<rt :\lexanda. Chanceller
L.niyersiry ot. Seurh Carolina - :\iken
SRRD[ Beard Chairman
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Dr. Fred C. Davison
:--iarienal Science Center Foundarion
SRRDI Vice Chairman
Honerable Dannv Black
Barnwell Ceunty Council
Henerable Wilbur Cave
Soum ClIelina Heuse of Representarives
Jean Coepa
Coepa Corperarien
Par Cunning
Palmmo Fedaal Bank
John Cunningham
Cunningham Censulting
Tim Dangerfield
R&H MAXXON
Henerable Charles Devaney
Mayer. Ciry oL\ugusra
AI Hedge. President
Merre Augusta Chamber of Cemmerce
Dr. Shirley Lewis. President
Paine College
Kelley McKie
Augusra Mineriry Businc:ss Development Center
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Mark Moseley
Augusra Valve and Fircing
Henerable Lee Neej
Richmend Ceunry Commissien
Tammra Nelsen-Marsh
Fert Gerden
Dr. Karhleen Neble. President
Aiken Technical Cellege
Jack Parrick. President
Augusta Technic:aJ Inscirure
Earl Sasser
DSM Resins. U.S.. Inc.
William Shepherd
.\iken Co. un ry Administrarer
Temmy Scone
Geergia Pewer Cempany
W. R. Rick Teele
Teele Engineering
Jehn Zawacki
Chern-Nuclear
L Lower Savannah Ceuncil of Gevernments
Eric Thempsen. Execurive Direcrer
F. Wayne Regers
Daryl Sims
Jean Blackmar
Business Development and Fuunce
Committee
PJC Cunning. Chairm.."'l
1U'. SriiJ
Brnn Dmon
Jim :Vbdebach
C.urie S. Lonen
:\1 Hedge
Grorgia Quincon
Jehn W. Cunningham
JUlle ~ \um
Henty umrre
Sceo..e Thempson
:\nirJ Lill!'
:--ierman Weare
Fred Humes
Jehn Bland
Dr. George Krisr
G.u," Gajeo.vski
Physical Resources Committee
Lee :-Ieel. Chairman
Glenn Ceyne
Chris :-Iash
Phil England
Reger LeDue
:-Ierman Weare
Bob Reich
Kevin Shea
George Parry
Ren Bibb
K. W Priesrer
Tern RobertSen
To. n y Crisci rdle
Transport:a.tion Committee
Tommy Srene. Chairman
Sreven T. Ama
Deborah Penningten
Yale Helleway
Bill Huggins
Paul DeCamp
Leonard Tewer
Rebm Shelren
Robert OeckJey
Frances Themas
Bill Hayes
Ten Alreff
Phillip Croll
Tern Sr. Clair
Education Committee
Dr. Karhleen Noble. Chairwoman
Lynn T. Bc:rnch
Barry Geldstein
Mary Ann Navarre
Vera New
Jehn Knex
Jack Parrick
Gemma Frock
:-lenie Engles
Dr. Shirley A. Lewis
Tern Sommer
Dr. Lynn Cadle
\Ir. Frank Harling
~ancv Sylvesrer
Archie Owens
Dr. Blanch L Premd-Hepkins
Dr. Themas L Hallman
Dr. Jeseph Brooks
Regional Plan Support Scaff
CSRA Regional Develepment Cenrer
Tim \laUlld. Executive Direccer
JefF Rickersen
~lichelle Griscem
~ like Blanchard
:Jr. Rob~:: ~:-~~.i_::
Dr. J=es 3<::5en
Dr. Dii G.=bie
Chris Cenr.e::
G,lf\. W\\TenCe
Dr. Jerfr~. ,,1. Priesr
John Bland
PJul L Brucker
Information & Technology Committee
Dr. Robert Alaander. Chairman
Sreo..e Thompson
Stephen Wrighr
Paul Ebd
Ten!' CriscirielJe
Beb :\dams
Geerge Dick
Ellie-r Price
Tem St. Clair
Lun. Free
Jim \'C e:l\.er
Pa ul Leo.vis
Kamy Jehnson
Gro rge Paschall
Mark Burr
\lef}'le Temple
Beb Fernekes
Billv Barksdale
Tim Jenes
Cheryl Culpepper
Lvnn :\nderburg
Dell B. Kinlaw
Frank Bugg
Jehnny Waleen
Fleyd Sharpe
Deromy Venage:s
Mackey Good,vin
John Knex
Dale M. Chemich
Gerrv Crook
Rick \lcLrod
Dan Evans
Pere Gradv
Frances Themas
JUlle Murff
George ChrisrenberrY
Celonel Jerrv McElwee
Mike Winfrey
Gary McAndrews
Andrew Jehnson
Barbara. Knigh r
Val Ch==
Ron Singletary
Mark Burr
Amy T usmen
Sam Grisweld
Bob Jehnson
Allen Evans
Tim Smeak
Jean WUson
Carel Jawerski
Harry Hess
Onley Hewser
Barbara Knight
Deberah Gardner
Karen Fir
Fesrer Wrighr
Barf}' LangJ~'
Savannah River Regional Divenification Initiative
Leo.vis C. Arrude. Execurive Direcror
Susan PJyne. Special Prejects Ceordinarer
Beo..erly Wilson. Administrarive Assisranr
Business Incubator Additional Information
Definition
Business Incubator: A multi-tenant facility that provides young or start up businesses with affordable space,
shared support services and business assistance to foster successful entrepreneurial development.
Business Incubator Operating Information
1. A feasibility study establishing the presence of a critical mass of support factors, entrepreneurial
demand for use, and community support for the facility.
2. A proforma demonstrating financial capacity to operate the facility and reach a positive cash flow within a
reasonable period of time (self-sustaining within three (3) years), generation of funds for building
maintenance, and generation of funds for the provision of services.
3. A management plan for operation of the facility that at a minimum addresses:
a. Tenant selection policy
- types of businesses to be sought
- established selection criteria
b. Tenant lease agreement terms
- enumeration of shared services to be provided
c. Delineation of business assistance policy (identify sources of assistance)
- Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative
feeder program for new companies
- CSRA Regional Development Center Business Loan Programs
- Augusta Technical Institute Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center
- Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute
- University of Georgia Business Outreach Services
- Southeastern Technology Center
* Venture Capital programs in conjunction with the Savannah River Site
* Licensing of technology from the Savannah River Site
* Incubator operation utilizing SRRDI funding
d. Tenant records review policy for periodic access to tenant's business records
to permit assessment of the health of the tenant's business
e. Tenant graduation policy that stipulates a length of tenancy to maintain operations
As an incubator rather than a simple real estate development
f. Explanation of Augusta-Richmond County options for contracting the managerial
operations of the facility
4. The Southeastern Technology Center has received funding of$150,000 from the Savannah River
Regional Diversification Initiative to support their operation of the business incubator. A
copy of the award letter and the application are attached following this narrative. The
application for funding lists the business incubator management team proposed by the
Southeastern Technology Center.
Other Information
I. Augusta-Richmond County commitment of support for incubator operations if proforma expectations
are not realized.
2.Justification for new construction rather than conversion of existing buildings.
During the planning of the incubator facility other sites in the region were examined for potential use, especially
existing facilities. The difficulties in using the facilities identified are:
a. No ability to move interior walls to meet the space needs of tenants.
b. Lack of adequate loading/unloading facilities.
c. Antiquated electrical wiring systems and lack of advanced computer networking wiring.
d. Lack of usable space for business support services (Southeastern Technology Center, Georgia
Institute of Technology, and the University of Georgia).
In addition, the site being proposed is on the site of the Augusta Technical Institute. The site would provide
immediate access to the educational facilities of the campus, use of the Information Technology Center (with the
largest holding of technical publications outside Atlanta), and use of the specialized facilities of the Advanced
Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTEC).
3. Justification of space for non-tenant activities.
There are three non-tenant activities proposed for this project: the Southeastern Technology Center, the Georgia
Institute of Technology, and the University of Georgia. The Southeastern Technology Center is being included
in the project to provide high technology service that will include, but not be limited to, technology transfer
assistance as well as research and development assistance. Their area of expertise is the Savanna River Site. The
Georgia Institute of Technology provides engineering services to businesses.
Assistance is available in a variety of technical and management areas:
Management
* Employee opinion surveys
* Employee and management training
* ISO 9000
* Marketing
Technical
* Productivity inventory control
* Warehouse studies
* Labor utilization
* Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Other Services
* Energy and safety audits
* Management development
* Total Quality Management (TQM)
* Cost analysis
* Finance
* Methods improvement
* Plant layouts
* Software selection
* Incentive systems
* Environmental engineering
The University of Georgia provides business management services. This includes:
Consulting services includes assistance to:
o develop and update business plans
o identify sources of capital
o set up record-keeping systems and analyze financial records
o identify foreign markets for products or services
o conduct specialized research geared to the specific needs of the business-owner
o create marketing strategies and advertising campaigns
o explore suitable ways to conform to government regulations
o increase opportunities to sell to' federal, state, and local governments
o analyze statistical and demographic data from reports and maps developed utilized the Georgia 100
geographic information system studies.
Research assistance is provided includes the following types studies:
o retail market analyses
o business feasibility studies
o local labor market analyses
o community economic analyses
o geographic information system analyses
o tourism surveys
o consumer oplillon surveys
o competitive analyses
o retail expenditure patterns
o merchant surveys
o trade area analyses
o over/under supply analyses
International Trade assistance includes the following services that allow companies to:
o determine the exportabiltiy of products and services
o identify appropriate markets and buyers
o develop market entry strategies
o establish shipping and distribution networks
o determine appropriate payment methods and identify export
financing and insurance needs
JAN-17-1997 16:07
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Mr. David Jenkins
Director of Economic Development
CSRA Regional Development Center
2123 Wrightsboro Road
Augusta, GA 30914-2800
Dear Mr. Jenkins:
The mission of the Southeastern Technology Center includes providing assistance in
development of technology-based small businesses for the purpose of regional economic
growth and job creation. To this end, STC submitted a proposal for a $150,000 grant from
the Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative (SRRDI) through their Challenge
Fund Program for Technology Development. Upon award of this grant, STC will initiate
start-up ofa'Small Business Incubator in downtown Augusta with future plans to move
operations to the' plahried incubator facility on the Augusta Tech campus.
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STC received verbal confirmation from the Executive Director of SRRDI on January 15,
1997 that this proposal had been approved by the SRRDI Board of Directors for the full
amount. A meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 1997 to finalize a
contract. Once formal notification is received from SRRDl, a copy will be forwarded to you
for your records.
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Executive Director-/CEO' ".
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J. McCoggins
W.R. Toole
p. O. Box 2144
AugustB, Georgia 30903
(706) 722.J490
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December 9, 1996
Mr. Lew Attardo
Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative
P.O. Box 696
Aiken, SC 29802
Subject: Southeastern Technology Center Small Business Incubator
Dear Lew:
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TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Per our telephone conversations and discussions relative to the subject proposal submitted August 15,
1996, it is my understanding that the proposal was deferred for later consideration. We understand that
the areas requiring clarification and/or improvements were as follows:
1. One-to-one matching funds
2. Involvement of additional partners
3. Local government support
4. Type of available rental space
5. Adequacy of personnel
We have addressed your concerns and our revised submission is attached which includes:
· Revised title page
· Revised Forms A, Band C
· Proposal Narrative
· Appendices
C Resumes.
- Earl J. Claire, PhD, PE
~ Jane A. McCoggins
James R. Ullery. PE
- Adel A. Bakr, PhD
- Regina S. Porter, PhD
- W. Clanton Mosley, Jr.. PhD
- John P. Church, PhD, PE
- Gary L. Hohmann
C Letters of support from:
- MAU, Inc.
- Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute
- University of Georgia Business Outreach Services .
- Serotta, Maddocks & EVans and the Business Consulting Group, Inc.
- CSRA Regional Development Center
- Southeastern Technology Center
C Draft Tenant Information/Agreement Forms
- Draft Tenant Selection Criteria
- Draft Business Assistance Sources
- Draft Tenant Reviews/Graduation
- Draft Tenant Lease Agreement
- Draft Tenant Application
P. O. Box 2144
Augusta, Georgia 30903
(706) 722-3490
Specifically, we now have clarified or improved each area of concern as follows:
1. One-to-One Matching Funds. Funds are now matched at over a 3 to 1 ratio with a total matching
amount of $482,325.
2. Involvement of additional partners. Additional support is now being provided by:
· Augusta-Richmond County Commission/Council
(Commitment of $400,000 for a new incubator facility in Augusta)
· MAU, Inc. .
(Modification and reduced rental rate for refurbished interim incubator space. An initial 2000
square feet will be provided with an option to rent an additional 700 square feet at the same rate for
a total contribution of $12,825 toward operation ofthe incubator)
· Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute
(Business Planning/Marketing/Access to faculty with technical expertise for incubator companies)
· University of Georgia Business Outreach Services .
(Business Planning/Marketing/Access to faculty with technical expertise for incubator companies)
. Serotta, Maddocks & Evans and the Business Consulting Group, Inc.
(Accounting/Financial assistance for incubator companies)
· Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce .
(Marketing assistance)
3. Local government support. Augusta-Richmond County is supporting the overall plan by providing
$400,000 assistance to help obtain long-term incubator space free to SIC to ensure the long-term
viability of the incubator.
4. Type of available rental space. The initial space for the first year will be in the Hatcher Building. This
space is primarily office space, but can accommodate light R&D and prototype modeling and
development with lab space. The new incubator facility to be available to STC in early 1998 will have an
appropriate mix of office space, R&D, and light manufacturing.
5. Adequacy of personnel. STC has obtained support assistance from Georgia Institute of Technology,
University of Georgia Business Outreach Services, Serotta, Maddocks & Evans and the Business
Consulting Group, Inc. Additionally, we have increased the amount of time that Earl Claire and the STC
senior technical staff will spend to assist with establishment of the incubator and to provide management
and technical assistance to the tenant companies.
Southeastern Technology Center has recently joined the National Business Incubation Association, the
largest membership organization of incubator developers and managers. The NBlA will provide STC with
valuable networking contacts as well as information on incubation management and development.
As we discussed, it would of great assistance in our overall planning if the final decision for funding could
be made before the end of the year. Thank you for your suggestions and efforts to assist STC in securing
fundjng for this very essential small business incubator. We believe that this effort will provide a
significant boost to regional economic development cmd highly desirable long-term job creation.
;?jy~
Earl J. Claire
Executive Director/CEO
cc: Jane McCoggins, STC
Melinda Caldwell, STC
CHALLENGE FUND PROGRAM FOR
~ECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
TITLE PAGE
Proposal Submitted to the Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative
Date of Submission:
August 15. 1996
(Revised December 9. 1996)
Project Name:
Small Business Incubator
(limit title to 50 characters or less)
Project Director: Name
Title
Earl J. Claire. Ph.D.. P.E.
CompanylResearch Institution
Address
City, State, Zip
County
Primary Private Sponsor:
Contact Name
Executive Director/CEO
Southeastern Technology Center
Suite 400. 501 Greene Street
Augusta. Georgia 30901
Augusta-Richmond County
William G. Hatcher. Sr.
Title
CEO
Company MAU. Inc.
Address 501 Greene Street
City. State Zip Augusta. GA 30901
County Augusta-Richmond County
Total Amount Requested: $ 150.000.00
~Oject Director:~anw~~ ...
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Date:
12./9/96
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"This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside of the Savannah River Regional
Diversification Initiative (SRRDI) and shall not be duplicated, used or disclosed--in whole or in part-
for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal If, however, a grant is awarded to this offeror as
a result of -or in connection with-the submission of this data, SRRDI shall have the right to duplicate,
use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit
the right of SRRDI to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source
without restriction. The-data subject to this' restriction are marked with an asterisk (*) and are
contained in sheets . ."
(For UniversitylResearch Institution-Based Projects).
Signature:
Date:
SignatUre:
Date:
CHALLENGE FUND
FORM A
PROJECT SUMMARY
1. Project Name: Small Business Incubator
2. Project Year: 1 st Year -~ 2nd Year - 3rd Year Other-
3. Anticipated Time to CommercializationlImplementation:
Years: 0-1 -X 1-2 2-5 - 5-7 - More than 7-
4. Project Category: -Small Business Incubator
5. For R&D:
Project Goal: NA Technology Area:
Target Industry:
6. Challenge Funds Requested: $ 150.000 Total Proposed Budget: $ 632.325
Previous Funding: $ NONE Previous Year:
7. Project Primarily Benefits: (Circle Letter)
Women - W Disadvantaged - D
Minority - M Current/Separated Savannah River Site Employees @
8. Primary Private sponsor:
Company Name: MAU. Inc.
(Use Form A-I to provide information for tilch additional Co-Sponsor)
Address:
501 Greene Street
Augusta. GA 30901
County: Augusta-Richmond County
State or Country of Headquarter's Location
Telephone Number: (706) 823-2333
E-Mail Address:
Georgia
Fax Number: (706) 823-2388
Contact Person:
Mr. William G. Hatcher. Sr.
(Please circle one: cgj) Ms., Mn., Ph.D.. M.D.)
Title: CEO
Federal ill No.: (or Social Security No.):
Standard Industrial (SIC) No.:
Product Line:
Date Company Started:
No. of Employees: SC GA
SRRDI Region Worldwide
- Woman-owned: Yes No
Minority-owned: Yes X No
Disadvantaged-owned: Yes No
Current/Separated SRS Employee-owned Yes No
New Challenge Fund Program Participant: Yes X No
9. Educational or Research Institution Sponsor(s): (if applicable)
Southeastern Technology Center
Contact PersonlPhone No.: Earl J. Claire. PhD/PE - (706) 722-3490
58-1168832
9400
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10. Recipient of Challenge Funds: Southeastern Technology Center
Name: Earl 1. Claire. Ph.D.. P.E.
Address: Suite 400
501 Greene Street
Augusta. Georgia 30901
County: Augusta-Richmond County
Telephone #: (706) 722-3490 Fax Number: (706) 722-4524
E-Mail Address:eiclaire@aol.com
Contact Person:
Title:
Earl J. Claire. Ph.D.. P.E.
Executive Director/CEO
Federal ID No.: (or Social Security No.): 58-2117264
Standard Industrial (SIC) No.: 9600
Produce Line: Tech transfer. R&D. economic development
Date Company Started: July 1993
No. of Employees: Total: SC 8 GA 6
SRRDI Region 14 Worldwide
Woman-owned: Y N X
Minority-owned: Y N X
Disadvantaged-owned: . Y N X
CurrentSeparated SRS Employee-owned: Y N . X
New SRRDI Participant: Y X N X
Southeastern Technology Ce~ter
Use of Challenge Funds:
Category $ Amount
Small Business Incubator
$150.000
11. Description of Project (Executive Summary only, including specific tasks planned):
Recognizing the need for a small business incubator and in fulfillment of its overall mission, the Southeastern
Technology Center is proposing to immediately implement an initial enterprise to be operated and supported by
existing STC personnel. AdditionaJ suppoItwill be provided by MAU, Inc., the Georgia Tech Economic
Development Institute, the University of Georgia Business Outreach Center, Serotta, Maddocks & Evans and
the Business Consulting Group,Inc. The proposed small business incubator would be operated adjacent to STC
and would be a viable way to initiate a modest oPeration that could support a minimum of four client companies
initially. Tenants will be supplied with professional office and laboratory space at reduced rental plus essential
office support services and ready access to available senior management and ~echnical advisory support. Upon
completion in 1998 of the new Small Business Incubator builcJ.ing, STC will move its offices into the building
~d move incubator operations into a minimum 10,000 square foot office, laboratory and light manufacturing
:ea designed specifically for the incubator operation. .
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Form A
12. . Market Need:
As a result of SRS downsizing. a strong need exists to stimulate development
of additional small entrepreneurial business in the CSRA to create economic
growth and iobs. No small business incubator program currently operates in the
Augusta area that provides the overall assistance proposed in this program.
13. Anticipated Results of Project:
The planned program will initially support four small companies by providing
professional office and lab/light manufacturing space at a reduced rate. office
support services. available management and marketing assistance. strategic
business planning. and frequent monitoring and counseling.
A. Jobs CreatedJRetained (Year 1):
B. Jobs CreatedJRetained (Year 2):
C. Jobs CreatedJRetained (Year 3):
D. Jobs CreatedJRetained (Year 4): .
12
33
57
87
/
/
/
/
12
33
54
84
14. List Project Milestones:
Milestones
Expected Completion Date
Revised Dates
A ward of Grant
Initiation of Activities
Review of Prospective Clients
Selection of Clients
Quarterly Program Review
Ouarterly Program Review
Ouarterly Program Review
Final Program Review
11/1/96
11/1/96
11/1/96
12/1/96
2/1/97
5/1/97
8/1/97
11/1/97
12/15/96
1/15/97'
2/15/97
3/15/97
5/15/97
8/15/97
11/15/97
1/15/98
15. Summarize the relationship that exists between the university researcher(s) and the private sector firm.
Not applicable
16. Summarize the relationship that exists between SRS or DOE Employees and the private sector firm.
Southeastern Technology Center is becoming increasing well known in the CSRA. Several STC
employees are former employees of companies involved with the Savannah River Site. A number of
separated SRS employees routinely contact STC to explore opportunities for entrepreneurial start-up
activities.
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PROJECT DETAILED BUDGET
II
Form B
Part I
il
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PRIV A TE SEcrOR EDUCATIONAL OR RESEARCH
SPONSOR INSTITUTION
PROJECT CATEGORIES CHAll.ENGE CASH I EQUIPMENT , IN-KIND CASH 1 EQUIPMENT I IN-KIND
I ; 1
FUND 1 : I
REQUEST 1 : 1
1 I
1 2 I 3 I 4 5 J 6 7
A. SALARIES: , I
I 1
(l..isl name.<ltitltolpercenl 0( time) I 1
Jane McCoggin.slIncubawr Mgr (50% FTE) 16.5OC : 1
E3rJ Clain:/Ex.ec DirICEO (1 S% FT'El 9. OOC J 4.5001
Sr. Tecbnical Staff (50% FT'El 27,2OC ; 6000'
24,OOC I . J
Recep<ionisllClerical (lOO%) I J
Firw1cWIAccounting AssislallOC (20%) I 5.6001
B. WAGE PAYROLL: I 1
, 1
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~.:..~~gli~E~T~ L@)Q..%l_____ _ _ _ _ _l3-,-Og ------~-------+------ 4,8301 I
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SUBTOTAL (A-C) S99.710 1 I 520,930 1 I
D. EQUIPMENT (List) I I I I
I' 1 I J
_~~~~~~w~~~~________ -------- ______~_______l______ _ __ _ ]..~1_ _ _ _ _ ~~ _ __ _ __
SUBTOTAL (D) J I $2.000 ! S6.2401
E. SUBCONTRACTS; I J I I
William Hatcher. MAU. lac. I I 12,825 I I
A. Saoaa-Serolla. Maddocb &< EvansIlIus. Consulting I I 10.OOC I I
J I I 1 10.OOC
E. Price-GeorJia Tecb EalnonUc DeveIopmcDt lDsli~ I 1 1 1
J. Sanford-Univenity of Georgia Business Ouucacb I J I I 10,OOC
Metro AuJUSll Ollmber of Coromera: J , J I
F. CONSULTANTS; 1 I I 1
I I 1 1
--~~~~------------ -------- ------~-_._----~------ ------~-------~------
SUBTOTAL (E-F) 1 1 $22.825 I 520,000
,
MA TERIALSISUPPLIES: I J 1
3.50<: J 1 3301
I I I
H_ COMPUTER SERVICES: I I I
Computer SupponIScrviees 5,46~ I 1 I
1 I I
I. PRINI1NG; 1 , I
MarUling MaIOri&Is 3,7OC I 1 I
J. TRAVEL; I J I
2.2OC 1 I 200:
NBIA Tmnmg Seminar (2Il1eDdces) 1 I
OYemigbl Travd-ReauitmeollSuppon 60C I I 6001
Loa.I Travd-Ro:ruillDClll/Soppon 20C I 1 2001
1(. COMMUNICATION: I 1 I
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Pbor>dFu 3. ()()( I I 1,000,
Io"",,",A= 2.()()( , I I
L. OTIiER: (Provide detail) 1 I I
4.8()( I J I
MmagemcnlfTechnial ConsuIl:IIllS I 1 I
~ Review (openting ~ etc.) 5, OOC I I 1
Space RalIaIIUliIiIiesI\mproYlS 19,825 , 1 3.0001
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SUBTOTAL (G-L): $50.290 I I $5.330 I I
M. INDIRECr COSTS: XXXXXXXX ! XXXXXXXX ! x:xxxxxx $28.260 ! * xxxx.xxxx !
TOTAL COSTS (A-M): $150,000 I I $22,825 $28.260 I $6.240 I $20,000
*18.84% for indirect costs
PROJECT
CATEGORIES
A. SALARIES:
(Lis! namcslLillcslpo:noent of Lime)
lane McCoggins/Incubalor Mgr (50% FrE)
E:1rI OairelExcc DirlCEO (15% FTE)
Sr. Technical SL3ff (50% FrE)
=ptionistlC1crical (100%)
FinanciaVAccounLing Assistance (20%)
B. WAGE PAYROLL:
S:.:...~IT'I.9~I~E~~F.!.T~ L@}Q5'~ _ _ _ __
SUBTOTAL (A-C)
D. EQU[PMENT (List)
_~~~~~~w~~~~________
SUBTOTAL (D)
E. SUBCONTRACTS:
William HalChcr. MAU. Inc.
A. Seroaa-Serou.. Maddoch &0 EvarulllU$. CoruuILing
E. Price-Georgia Tech Economic DevelopmenllnstilUle
I. Sanford-Univcr>ily of Georgia Business Outreach
Meuo Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Form B
Part 2
PROJECT DETAILED BUDGET
NON-PROFIT
FOUNDATION
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Other Funding Sources
NON-OOE
FEDERAL
FUNDING
OTIIER
FUNDING
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Funding Summa
TOTAL FUNDING
~!A TCHING GRAND
FUNDS TOTAL
(2-10) (1+11)
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F. CONSULTANTS:
--~~~~L____________
SUBTOTAL (E-F)
G. MATERIALS/SUPPLIES:
5.
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H. COMPUTER SERVICES:
CompUler SupponlServices
I. PRINTING:
Mmeling MaleriaJJ
J. TRAVEL:
NBJA Tmning Seminar (2 attendees)
Ovemigbl Truel-R=uiunenllSuppon
Local Truel-R=uiunenllSuppon
K. COMMUNICATION:
PltondFax
Internet Access
L. OTHER: (Provide detail)
MaoagemerurrechnicaI ConsuIlanlS
LtpI Review (openting ~ elC.)
Spoce Ren1a1IUtiIitiesllmprave.menu
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M. INDIRECT COSTS:
TOTAL COSTS (A-M):
S5.000
$5,000
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$400.000
$455.620
$482.325
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NARRA TIVE
1.0 - PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Central Savannah River Area is a region rich in business opportunities. The presence of superior federal
and state resources including Fort Gordon, the Savannah River Site and the Medical College of Georgia, create
a climate of technological excellence and research opportunities. Additionally, the area has several support
organizations established to provide a variety of assistance including Augusta Technical Institute, Georgia Tech
Economic Development Institute, University of Georgia Business Outreach Services, CSRA Regional
Development Center, Unified Development Council, CSRA Business League, Inc., Augusta Minority Business
Development Center, and Southeastern Technology Center. This combination of resources make the Central
Savannah River Area an ideal market to foster the development and growth of entrepreneurial activities and
technology deployment. To this end, Southeastern Technology Center proposes the establishment of a small
business incubator capable of providing essential support services to regional entrepreneurs.
Downsizing at the Savannah River Site has caused a major impact on the regional economy and the continuing
effects will substantially increase regional hardships. Effective programs to stimulate growth of small
entrepreneurial businesses are urgently needed to provide new regional employment alternatives. Downsized
SRS employees provide an excellent source of intellectual resources for the creation of new businesses. Other
sources of entrepreneurial technical talent include the Medical College of Georgia, Fort Gordon and its Signal
Center and Battle Lab, and the Eisenhower Army Medical Center. The incubator will be designed to foster such
opportunities by screening and selecting qualified applicants from entrepreneurs including downsized SRS
employees, female, minority and disadvantaged applicants.
The Southeastern Technology Center, in operation since 1993, has experienced very strong growth with over
$4.3 million in technology transfer and research & development contracts and grants. Included in STC's
mission is the support of small and/or disadvantaged bus messes though operation of a small business incubator.
STC is currently working with several new businesses that could directly benefit from the planned incubator
and support services. Southeastern Technology Center boasts an excellent staff of 14 employees including five
with PhDs. The combined resources and experiences of the STC team will provide the support, management
skills and technical experience necessary to foster the development and growth of the businesses participating in
the incubator program. STC also plans to establish a Small Business Advisory Board consisting of area business
leaders with whom incubator participants would meet on a quarterly basis. This will give participants the added
advantage of their own advisory board as well as additional perspectives and expertise.
As the central point for the Central Savannah River Area, Augusta is a logical choice for the location of a small
business incubator. No such facility currently exists in the Augusta area that provides the reduced rent and
overall business assistance proposed under this program. The projected program would be initially designed to
provide incubator support tQ four small business firms during their critical first year of operation. With
accumulated experience and operating data, the program would then be expanded in 1998 with the availability
of a minimum of 10,000 square feet in a new small business incubator facility to accommodate additional firms
as part of a continuing small business incubator program.
STC currently operates from the Hatcher Building at 501 Greene Street in downtown Augusta. During the first
year of incubator operation, STC will rent appropriate space for incubator tenants on the same floor of this
building. The longer term plan would be as follows: upon approval of a proposal submitted by the Central
Savannah River Area Regional Development Center for SSED grant assistance, a new building will be
constructed to provide a minimum of 10,000 square feet of office, laboratory; and light manufacturing space
specifically for the Southeastern Technology Center Small Business Incubator. Additionally, space would be
provided to co-locate several agencies that serve small businesses. The presence of these additional agencies
will provide added support services including management and marketing assistance, strategic business
planning, and assistance with securing venture capital and loans. These agencies will include Southeastern
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Technology Center, Central Savannah River Area Regional Development Center, Georgia Tech Industrial
Services, Small Business Development Center; and CSRA loan companies.
The success of a business incubator depends on a steady supply of entrepreneurs and technology. The Central
Savannah River Area has an abundance of technical expertise and technology-based professional resources
available for leveraging into significant commercial enterprises. Entrepreneurs involved in the proposed
incubator will find substantial value not only in the services provided by STC and the advisory board, but also
in networking and exchanging ideas with other entrepreneurs in the facility.
2.0 - PREVIOUS WORK ACCOMPLISHED
The Southeastern Technology Center has not previously participated in a SRRDI Program. STC did propose to
develop a regional incubator as part of its proposal for the International Center for Applied Research (TCAR).
3.0 - PROGRAM GOALS
1. Provide immediate small business incubator support for at leaSt four small business finns during the first
year.
2. Foster regional economic development through the support of entrepreneurs and small and/or disadvantaged
businesses. . .'
3. Promote technology transfer and the commercialization of research.
1. Accumulate data and experience to effectively grow the program, fill the new small business incubator
facility, and meet the increasing need in the region.
4.0 - TASKS AND TIMELINES
',,:(.~w.,":;':~;;~,:. <,:,:.' 'MilestoIie<K.'~~:f<r:: "'h"%f~% ""'...~D'C~ ~esP@Sible""'e~~ani7.a~~
v. '\o'"-')"'.s.;.~,v.~''9'.!..~, '.:. ("...... '. _ ~....... ,,-:..:,.>:~~.,.t...-..>~~..~; -'l!-~.~'< '". '.- 1...>~',~~ .. 1. _8. ~~ ~,~~ .7.. ~. .'. . ._..~._.rg . .-.'
A ward of Grant 12/15/96 SRRDI
Request for Proposal Initiated 1/15/97 STC
(Direct Mail/Paidand Donated Advertising)
Evaluation! Selection of Client Companies 1/15/97-2/15/97 STC
Office Requirements Evaluated & Procured 1/20/97 STC
Placement of Initial Company in Facility 2/15/97 STC
Office S'!I'port ,Provided 2/15/97 - STC
Business Support Provided (TechnicalJ 2/15/97 - STClAdvisory Board/GA Tech!
Management Assistance; Strategic Planning) Univ. ofGA, 5MB, BCG
Quarterly Program Review 3/15/97 STClAdvisory Board
Quarterly Program Review 8/15/97 STCI Advisory Board
Quarterly Program Review 11/15/97 ' STClAdvisory Board
Final Program Review 1/15/98 STCI Advisory Board
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5.0 - MARKET SERVICES
The small business incubator will provide low cost office, laboratory, and light manufacturing space and high
quality executive services with the primary goal of furthering regional economic development in the CSRA
with a public service non-profit approach. Several existing local executive suite services in the area currently
provide office space, business equipment and basic services. Through establishment of the Small Business
Incubator, Southeastern Technology Center will provide these basic benefits plus additional support services to
include:
· Professional office, laboratory, and light manufacturing space at a significantly reduced rental rate
· Technical, managerial, and marketing assistance
· Strategic business planning counseling
· Advisory Board to provide oversight and effective board of director advisory services
Additional standard services:
· Reception area
· Receptionist/secretarial services
· Photocopier, fax machine, postal machine (clients charged on as-used basis)
· Internet access
· Conference room with TV, VCR, overhead projector and screen
· Common area for storage of supplies and coffee (clients charged for coffee and other incidental services)
· Parking
Additional optional services:
· Phone system (clients charged for actual phone service)
· Assistance with obtaining used or leased office furniture
The small business incubator will be promoted through presentations and womiation distributed to area
economic development groups, Chamber of Commerce, bankers, attorneys, accountants, and venture capitalists.
News releases on the facility and its future tenants will be provided to local news media.
6.0 - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Southeastern Technology Center will provide management services for the Small Business Incubator. STC is a
501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation with directors from both Georgia and South Carolina whose mission is to
facilitate the transfer of commercially viable technologies from the government sector to the business sector for
the purpose of promoting economic development and creating private sector jobs, both regionally and
nationally. STC is charged With leveraging area resources in a cooperative manner to develop new and
innovative initiatives that will complement and strengthen the missions of each asset STC accomplishes this
purpQse by establishing partnerships between industry and support institutions for technology deployment and
development, education and retraining. The transfer and application of existing technologies in our current
workplace offer unique opportunities for increased competitiveness and manufacturing efficiencies. The
development and maturation of new technologies for use in the private and commercial sectors provide an
opportunity for a new manufacturing base and employment opportunities.
Southeastern Technology Center has demonstrated effective and efficient operations through the successful
development of several key programs including the Regional Environmental Restoration Pilot Projects program,
the H2Fuel Bus project, the Televeterinary Medicine project for AT&T operate4 at the Equine Olympics
Venue, the Solid Waste Technology Center, and the Lab Analysis ofICS Proprietary Technology using a
"Work for Others" contract with the Westinghouse Savannah River Company.
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7.0 - PROGRAM BENEFITS
l'he incubator program will be designed in general to provide assistance to entrepreneurs interested in an
"entrepreneur-friendly" reduced-cost environment with available expert assistance to start up their business.
Candidates will be evaluated on the value of their new business' contribution to the economic development of
the region as well as their business plan and commitment to the success of their venture. Applicants to the
incubator will be screened and selected from entrepreneurs including downsized SRS employees, female,
minority and disadvantaged applicants.
Once accepted to the facility, participants will be provided with support services and regular evaluations of their
progress. Access to office equipment, expert managerial and technical assistance, and initial low rental rates and
service charges will provide the support entrepreneurs need in their critical fIrst stages of operations. As their
business progresses, charges for use of the facility will increase to allow the incubator to eventually become a
self-sufficient program. Upon achieving fiscal and operational self-sufficiency, or after a set period of time,
incubator tenants will be graduated from the program.
8.0-PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS
Several organizations have volunteered their resources and services in contributing to the success of the
incubator including:
Augusta-Richmond County CommissionlCouncil- The Augusta-Richmond County Commission/Council
has committed $400,000 toward the construction. of an incubator facility to be located in Augusta.
~SRA Regional Development Center - STC is supporting the CSRA Regional Development Center in their
proposal to obtain a new building which would include office space for the Development Center and STC plus a
minimum 10,000 square foot incubator facility to be provided to STC at no cost.
MAD, Inc. - MAU, Inc. has agreed to provide a reduced rental rate for interim incubator space in the Hatcher
Building in downtown Augusta. An initial 2,000 square foot area will be provided with an option to rent an
additional 700 square feet for a contribution of $12,825 toward operation of the Small Business Incubator.
Additional space is also available for expansion.
Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute - STC supported and contributed. to the preparation of a
recent report entitled A Market Feasibility Study for a Business Incubator in the Augusta/CSRA. Data gathered
for the report corroborates the existence of a strong market for an incubator as well as economic elements
.' conducive to the success of an incubator facility in the Augusta area. Georgia Tech EDI will directly support the
Small Business Incubator by providing $10,000 of in-kind services to provide incubator tenants access to
faculty with technical expertise, and assist with business planning and marketing.
University of Georgia Business Outreach Services - The University of Georgia Business Outreach Services
has volunteered $10,000 of in-kind services to provide incubator tenants access to faculty with technical
expertise, and assist with business planning and marketing.
Serotta, Maddocks & Evans and the Business Consulting Group, Inc. - In-kind accounting and fmancial
assistance valued at $10,000 will be provided to incubator tenants by the Serotta, Maddocks & Evans and the
Business Consulting Group, Inc. .
CSRA Business League, IncJAugusta Minority Business Development Center - STC has worked with the
CSRA Business League, Inc. and the Augusta Minority Business Development Center through their Executive
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Director, Kelly McKie. STC reviewed their prior report prepared for SRRDI entitled A Proposed Professional
Business Incubation Program.
In the course of managing a variety of highly successful technology transfer programs, Southeastern
Technology Center has identified several potential entrepreneurial start-up operations including firms pursuing
environmental management technologies, solid waste minimization, recycling and energy conversion, hydrogen
applications, and medical technology and telemedicine applications.
9.0 - CONTINUING OPERATIONS
It is planned that the small business incubator will eventually become self-supporting. The initial grant from
SRRDI will be used for start-up operations to include support staff salaries, office space rental, office
equipment, marketing, and some management and technical support services. Additionally, STC will solicit
donations of used furniture and equipment from regional agencies and firms to assist with the start-up
operations. With assistance from SRRDI, surplus office furniture and equipment may be made available through
contributions from the Westinghouse Savannah River Company.
Rents received from incubator participants will constitute an ongoing revenue for the incubator. A rent
escalation schedule will be initiated as follows: for the first year of the program, incubator participants will be
charged rental rates at approximately half of the current effective lease rate for similar office and laboratory
. space. For the second year, rental will be 60-75% of the space rental. After the second year, participants will
either graduate from the facility or pay for full rental and support services on a space-available basis. Because
incubator participants will progress at different rates in their business development, the small business incubator
will eventually host a variety of tenants at different stages in their frnancial commitment to the facility.
After the first year of operation, the plan will be to move to the new CSRA Regional Development Center
building with a minimum of 10,000 square foot incubator space. This space will be provided at no cost to
Southeastern Technology Center. STC could therefore provide the incubator space to the various incubator
participants at reduced rental rates and utilize the rental income to fund the required continuing support
services.
10.0 - ECONOMIC IMPACT
Southeastern Technology Center will be targeting companies for admittance to the incubator who have a high
level of commitment to the success of their enterprise. Acceptance will also be contingent upon the significance
of the new businesses' economic impact on the region. The success of STC's technology transfer programs and
its c~ntinuing involvement in seeking additional projects provides a natural condition for contacting and
evaluating appropriate and technologically-significant ventures for participation in the incubator.
In addition to the development of new products and processes, the incubator will also naturally lead to the
growth of new businesses and the establishment of new jobs. The small business incubator as proposed will
assist four tenants in its first year of operation and is expected to grow to accommodate ten small businesses by
the fourth year. On average, tenants will be graduated from the incubator after their second year of operations.
Based on these assumptions, the incubator will support the growth of nineteen small businesses in the first four
years of operation with an increase of new jobs in the region projected as follows:
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Each new tenant could initially provide positions for an average of three employees each. Assuming that only
one in six of the small businesses succeed, and that they grow to an average of 2 I employees each within four
'ears, a total of 84 new jobs from the original four tenants will have been created in four years. Following
STC's projections, three additional tenants will join the incubator in the second year. In the third year, three
more tenants will join, the first four tenants will have graduated, and four new tenants will join the incubator in
the vacated space. By the fourth year, two additional tenants will be accepted plus three new tenants replacing
graduated and failed businesses. Assuming the same growth, graduation, and failure rates, incubator operations
from the second through the fourth year will provide an additional 99 jobs in the region. Projecting an average
salary of $35,000, the region could therefore experience a favorable economic impact of approximately $6.4
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1: SUPPORT LETTERS
· MAU, Inc.
· Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute
· The University of Georgia Business Outreach Services
· Serotta, Maddocks & Evans and the Business Consulting Group
· CSRA Regional Development Center
· Southeastern Technology Center
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Dr. Earl 1. Claire
Executive Director/CEO
Southeastern Technology Center
50 I Greene Street, Suite 400
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Dear Earl:
MAU, Inc. is committed to the success of the Small Business Incubator proposal by
Southeastern Technology Center. The establishment of such a facility in the Augusta area
will provice valuable assistance to young companies with the potential for increasing
economic benefits and very desirable high-technology jobs for the region.
To assist in assuring successful operation, MAU, Inc. is willing to provide a reduced rental
rate for incubator space in the Hatcher Building at 501 Greene Street in downtown
Augusta. An initial 2,000 square feet will be rented to the Southeastern Technology Center
Small Business Incubator with an option to rent an additional 700 square feet if needed.
MAU, Inc. is willing-to provide this space at half the current effective rate for a total
annual contribution of $12,825.
We look forward to continuing our excellent relationship with STC.
Sincerely,
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December 5, 1996
Dr. Earl 1. Claire
Executive Director and CEO
Southeastern Technology Center
501 Greene Street, Suite 400
Augusta, GA 30901
Dear Earl:
The Georgia Institute of Technology strongly supports the proposal by Southeastern Technology
Center to SRRDI for a Small Business Incubator.
This letter is to provide a firm commitment fin-kind matching support for up to $10,000 worth of
assistance from Georgia Tech to assist Georgia companies. This assistance will be in the form of
up to five man days of professional assistance from Georgia Tech staff for each of the four initial
companies that you plan to assist with the Small Business Incubator. At our current estimated
average value of$500 per man day, the twenty days assistance would be valued at $10,000.
. Please advise as to other ways in which Georgia Tech could be assistance on the STC proposed
Small Business Incubator.
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Business Outreach Services
December 9, 1996
Dr. Earl 1. Claire
Executive. Director and CEO
Southeastern Technology Center
501 Greene Street, Suite 400
Augusta,Ga 30901
Dear Dr. Claire:
The University of Georgia Business Outreach Services and Small Business Development Center
agrees and supports the Southeastern Technology Center proposal for a Sm81l Business Incubator
to SRRDL' . .
This letter is to provide a finn commitment of in-kind matching support for up to $10,000 worth
of assistance from the University of Georgia Business Outreach Services. Business planning
support, financial analysis, and/or market research will be available for the four initial companies
that youphin to assist with the Small Business Incubator. For 50 hours of service per company,
our total assistance will be valued $10,000 at $50/hr.
Please advise as to other ways in which the University of Georgia Business Outreach Services
could be of assistance on the proposed STC Small Business Incubator.
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Augusta Area Office . 1061 Kalherine Street . Augusta, Georgia ~105 . (706) 737-1790 . FAX (706) 731-7937
An Equal Opportunity/ Affumative Actlon Institution
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SEROTTA
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EVANS & CO., CPA'S
A Professional Corporation
Dr. Earl J. Claire
Executive Director and CEO
Southeastern Technology Center
501 Greene Street. Suite 400
Augusta, GA 30901
Dear Earl:
Thank you for your recent briefing on the status of your Small Business Incubator Proposal to
SRRDI. The proposed effort by STC is an excellent idea and will provide an immediate resource
for assisting entrepreneurial start-up companies in the CSRA.
On behalf of Serotta, Maddocks & Evans and the Business Consulting Group, Inc. this letter is tC'
provide a firm commitment of in-kind matching support valued at $10,000 for the proposed STt.
Small Business Incubator. This assistance will be at a per diem average of $500 of professional
accounting and financial assistance for your prospective client finns in your Small Business
Incubator.
Please keep us advised on the progress of your proposal and any further actions that we might
take to support your efforts to initiate this essential incubator facility in Augusta.
J. Serotta
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D. McArdle, BCG
701 Greene Street, Suite 200 I Augusta, Georgia 30901-2322 Telephone (706) 722-5337 Telefu (706) 724-FAXX (3299)
CSRA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
2123 WRIGHTs80RO ROAD. AUGUSTA. GEORGIA 30904-0800
p, O. BOX 2800 · AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30914-2800
(706) 737-1823 . FAX (706) 737-1459
November 25, 1996
Mr. Lew Attardo
Executive Director
Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative
Post Office Box 696
Aiken, SC 29802
Dear Lew:
On behalf of the CSRA Regional Development Center. J would like to provide this letter of suppon for the Southeastern
Technology Center Proposal to SRRDl for a Small Business Incubator. The proposed effort by sTc is lID exceIlent idea
and will provide an immediate resource for assisting entrepreneuriaJ start-up companies in the CSRA .
STC has been working with our organization to pursue funding fora major new facility for the CSRA. The facility will
provide office space for STC, Georgia Tech. and the University of Georgia Business Outreach Services.
The new facility for which Richmond County has recently committed $400,000 in matching fimds will contain a 10.000
square foot high technology small business incubator that wm be managed by STC. This incubator facility will be
provided to STC at no cost and will be available to them to rent to tenants at rates well below nonnal rental costs for
equivalent office and laboratory space. Rental income obtained by STC from the incubaw rents wiH be used to provide
shared business services including receptionist/secretary, copier, fax telephone and support services.
The availability to STC of the 10.000 square foot incubator space by early 1998 should guarantee the long term financial
viability of the modest initial incubator being CWTentJy proposed by STC to SRRDJ. We strongly support and endorse
the current STC proposed effort..
Please feel free to call if you have any questions or would like additional infonnation.
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William R. Toole. STC
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December 9, 1996
Mr. Lew Attardo
Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative
P.O. Box 696
Aiken, SC 29802
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Dear Lew:
The mission of Southeastern Technology Center is to facilitate the transfer of commercially
viable technologies from the government sector to the business sector for the purpose of
promoting economic development and creating private sector jobs, both regionally and
nationally. In fulfillment of a portion of that mission, STC is dedicated to the establishment
of a Small Business Incubator in the Augusta area. To that end, we are willing to commit
key personnel with management and technical expertise plus equipment and other
resources to ensure the success of the Incubator.
Specifically, STC will contribute $34,500 in key personnel time for management, technical,
and financial assistance plus key equipment, materials and services. Additionally, I will
commit to spend 15% of my time to assist in strategic business planning, management and
technical assistance to incubator tenants. An additional 40% FTE (full-time equivalent) of
the combined resources of the STC technical staff will also be made available to provide
additional technical, management and marketing assistance.
We look forward to the opportunity to serve the CSRA through the establishment of this
Small Business Incubator. Thank you for your assistance in making it possible.
Sincerely,
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Earl J. Claire
Executive Director/CEO
cc: W.R. Toole
P. O. Box 2144
Augusta, Georgia 30903
(706) 722-3490
APPENDIX 2: RESUMES
· Earl J. Claire, PhO, PE
· Jane A. McCoggins
· James R. Ullery, PE
· Ade1 A. Baler, PhO
· Regina S. Porter, PhD
· W. Clanton Mosley, Jr., PhO
· John P. Church, PhO, PE
· Gary L. Hohmann
EARL J. CLAIRE, PH.D., P.E.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO
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industrial line management (over 200 people) and significant P/L responsibility (up to
$30M/year in sales), plus significant university research program ($45M) and research
center administrative and teaching experience. Successfully managed the research,
design, development, and production of complex products and systems. Directly
responsible for securing numerous high-technology R&D, production, and technology
transfer programs totaling in excess of $441'1. Led university research center to increase
external grants and contracts by 70% in two years. Successfully managed four small
companies with diverse business areas including two high-technology start-ups to meet
annual objectives. Proven track-record in multi-disciplinary R&D management and
technology transfer. Excellent fInancial management, strategic planning, team-building,
and communication skills.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., University of Florida, Major: Electrical Engineering, Minor: Mathematics
Completed one year of Law School towards Juris Doctor degree at University of
Florida
M.E.E., University of Florida
B.E.E. with Honors, University of Florida
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Director/CEO
Southeastern Technology Center, Augusta, Georgia
Currently providing leadership on new business development, program management of
multiple technology transfer and deployment programs, establishment of business systems
and personnel policy, and recruiting of new employees. STC now has fourteen employees
and has secured over $4.4M in new contract and grant funding over a broad spectrum of
technologies ranging from environmental management, hydrogen system applications, to
communications and telemedicine applications.
Executive Director for a major university research center
CMR
Successfully m~aged a major university research center with annual state E&G budget of
$1.3M and annual externally funded research budget of$1.26M. Increased annual external
grant budget by 60% in two years from $740K to $1.26M. The center had 20 full-time
faculty and research staff, 3 UPS staff, and 15 part-time graduate research assistants.
Maintained excellent financial control on all programs with no cost overruns. Provided
leadership to secure a $2.1 M Defense Conversion TRP program federal grant.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - EARL 1. CLAIRE (Cont'd)
Executive Director for a major research program
State University System
Senior SUS of Florida executive with responsibility for a statewide multi-university R&D
program (the Advanced Microelectronics and Materials Program) jointly funded by
DARP A ($45M) and SUS ($6M). Directed efforts of a large distributed research team at
seven state universities and sixteen national universities in microelectronics,
optoelectronics, superconductivity, and advanced composite materials. Over 600
publications and 27 patent disclosures and applications resulted. Provided leadership
necessary to obtain major improvement in university/industry technology transfer and the
receipt of outstanding customer review comments.
President/CEO for a group of privately held companies
Lely Companies
Managed a diverse group of four small companies to achieve desired goals. Significantly
improved sales/profitability. Increased one company's sales from $30K to $3M. Formed
new electronics company and developed new products. Relocated one company from
California to Florida, hired new president, and led efforts to establish prestigious new
accounts for the company's "time and attendance systems" products.
Vice President of a major business area and VP/Director, Research and Strat PIng..
E-Systems, Inc., ECI Division
P/L responsibility for 200 man program management, engineering and marketing team.
Developed strategic plan, revitalized marketing efforts and secured new technology
programs in communications, signal processing, MIMIC and digital GaAs. Also hired key
staff members, reorganized major programs and provided direction to move two $20M
programs from design to production. Led a major communications division to produce
integrated strategic planning documents. Revitalized IR&D program with new projects
personnel and led division to improve rating to number one in company.
Director of a major product line and in other key assignments
Harris Corporation
Directed a major $30M/year communication systems product line with P/L responsibility
for multiple .research, development and production programs ranging in size from $1 OOK
to $10M. Prepared strategic plan and directed group efforts to secure VLSINHSIC
technology. Provided proposal preparation and system engineering leadership to secure
multiple new R&D and manufacturing programs. Directed a team of employees for a year
to secure a new $1 OM R&D program~ Provided program management leadership for series
of new commercial programs to develop multiple service "home of the future" broadband
telecommunication systems for Canada '
ORG A NI Z A TIO N S /INTERES T S
Registered Professional Engineer, Consultant to NASA and Los Alamos National
Laboratory, Significant PublicationslPresentations, Four invention disclosures, two US
patents, Director YMCA, Active in Church, Ordained Deacon
JANE A. MCCOGGINS
MANAGER, SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR AND
PUBLIC AWARENESS INFORMATION SPECIALIST
SOUTHEASTERN TECHNOLOGY CENTER
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Responsible for development of new business relationships to accomplish economic
development and job creation mission of Southeastern Technology Center including
development of an STC-managed Small Business Incubator. Responsible for developing
and implementing public awareness and information plans to provide program
information to public and private sectors. Ten years experience in print production
management involving the coordination and performance of all aspects of printed
material production from planning, organizing and supervising production to fmal
delivery and marketing of product. Extensive experience in setting up and maintaining
computer networks and providing user support and training.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Major: Management and Marketing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manager, Small Business Incubator and Public Awareness Information Specialist
Southeastern Technology Center, Augusta, Georgia
Responsible for development of new business relationships to accomplish the economic
development and job creation mission of Southeastern Technology Center. Leading
efforts to develop a funded Small Business Incubator. Providing leadership to establish
a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRDA) with Warner Robins Air
Logistics Center to benefit regional industry. Develop and implement plans to provide
STC program information to the public and private sectors to generate support for
utilization of new technology. Provide public education through the preparation,
production and distribution of a variety of informational products including printed and
display matter, online publications, and media events. Coordinate with public awareness
representatives from associated programs and organizations to ensure efficient
development of related program material.
Information Systems Coordinator
B~ Tulsa, Oklahoma
Computer technical support specialist for 250-member architectural team.
Responsibilities included solving daily operational problems as well as predicting and
controlling future effects of the rapidly growing organization and its computer
requirements. Supplied long-term solutions to support needs by creating and providing
training materials and seminars to the staff.
Production Systems Supervisor
American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Ten years experience in print production and computer system management for
international geological organization. Coordinated and performed all aspects of duties
associated with planning, producing, printing and marketing technical journals, books,
announcements, programs and sales materials. Designed procedures for efficient
utilization of computer network and provided staff training and computer support.
JAMES R. ULLERY, P.E.
PROGRAM MANAGER
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PILOT PROJECTS
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Over 20 years experience in the management of environmental engineering and remedial
services and in regulatory control of hazardous and solid waste materials. This experience
includes the management of environmental professionals, the acquisition of funds, and the
management of such funds within budgetary parameters. As the Program Manager for
Environmental Restoration Pilot Projects, responsible for the direction of development and
transfer of environmental and waste management technology and the management of funds
and resources to accomplish these ends.
EDUCATION
M.P.A., University of South Carolina
Major: Public Administration, Minor: Business Administration
B.Ch.E., Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Chemical Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Manager, Environmental Restoration Pilot Projects
Southeastern Technology Center, Augusta, Georgia
Currently facilitating and managing the transfer of Environmental Management
Technologies from the Department of Energy to private local businesses for the purpose of
regional economic development.
Program Manager/Branch Manager
Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., Aiken, South Carolina
. Managed environmental consulting services at the Department of Energy-Savannah River
Site in support of the Westinghouse Savannah River Company programs for environmental
restoration. This $6.5 million contract involved remedial investigations, preparation of
regulatory documents, technical oversight of drilling and sampling programs, human health
and environmental risk assessments, and remedial planning and design.
Manager of Engineering and Remedial Services/Corporate Environmental Affairs
Bryson Industrial Services, Inc., Lexington, South Carolina
Managed a corporate wide compliance program involving all pertinent environmental,
health and safety laws and regulations. Managed engineering and remedial services offered
in the areas of hazardous waste management. Responsible for project evaluation, proposal
preparation, project management and regulatory interface.
Director, Division of Site Engineering and Reponse Activities/Bureau of Solid and
Hazardous Waste Management .
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
Managed a division of environmental professionals in a state-wide program for discovering,
screening, evaluating, and remediating uncontrolled hazardous waste sites, and the
implementation of an environmental emergency response network. Responsibilities
included acting as the "Superfund" director for S.C. directing all govei:nmental response
actions under the Federal CERCLA program and developing a State sponsored Superfund
program.
AOEL A. BAKR, PH.D.
PROJECT ENGINEER
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PILOT PROJECTS
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As Project Engineer, responsible for facilitating technology development and transfer in
the environmental and waste management fields in order to promote local job and
economic growth. Position requires a broad knowledge of environmental and waste
management industries and technologies, cost and scheduling skills, subcontractor
management, market analysis and excellent writing skills.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM
Major: Groundwater Hydrology (Geoscience)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer
Southeastern Technology Center, Augusta, Georgia
Determining the commercial and hydrogeological viability of environmental and waste
management technologies and developing and managing demonstration programs for
these technologies at local contaminated sites. Obtaining and overseeing subcontractors
who will perform these demonstrations. Evaluating the effectiveness of proposed
technologies for site remediation.
Executive Hydrogeologist
Halliburton NUS Environmental Corporation, Aiken, South Carolina
Served as project manager for a task providing comprehensive hydrogeological support
services for the U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site (DOE-SR). Reviewed
corrective action plans for contaminated soil and groundwater remediation. Analyzed
impacts to woundwater quality associated with disposal of hazardous and mixed waste.
Used statistical methods to minimi7.e frequency and location of groundwaters monitoring
and sampling. Reviewed groundwater quality assessments under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Evaluated the effectiveness of a
pump-and-treat -system for aquifer remediation using optimization modeling. Prepared
National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A) documentations including environmental
analyses and environmental impact statements. Provided hydrogeologic guidance to staff
of geologists, hydrogeologists and engineers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont'd)
Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology
Wright State University, Department of Geology, Dayton, Ohio
Taught undergraduate and graduate hydrogeology and water-resource-related courses
and supervised graduate theses in hydrogeology. Developed and introduced five new
courses that have since been incorporated into the WSU hydrogeology program.
Director and Principal Investigator, Ground Water Hydrology Graduate Correspondence
Program for the Soil Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Supervised and managed a team of nine graduate students and several faculty and
outside consultants to prepare course modules (completed the first course: Hydro-
geology). An expanded version of the course is now offered regularly by WSU.
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PROJECT ENGINEER
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As a Project Engineer, to manage and to facilitate the process of technology development
and transfer for the environmental and waste management fields with the objectives to
promote jobs and economic growth in the GA/SC area. Principal projects: Nutrient
Injection In-Situ Bioremediation (PHOSter™); control of VOCs emissions using
biological media (Biofilter). Previous experience includes eight years of
chemical/pharmaceutical work including R&D, QC/QA, and industrial processes.
Environmental experience includes pollution prevention and treatment of waste for the
textile and pharmaceutical industries. Environmental specialization: bioremediation.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Systenis Engineering,
Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina
Major: Environmental Systems Engineering
Master in Pharmaceutics, University of Sau Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Major: Medicinal Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer
Southeastern Technology Center, Augusta, Georgia
Determine the commercial viability of environmental and waste management
technologies, and develop and manage demonstration programs for these technologies at
local contaminated sites. Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the project. Position
requires knowledge of environmental management, technology transfer, cost estimation,
market analysis, and administration skills. Principal project: Nutrient injection in-situ
bioremediation technology, and control ofVOCs emissions using biofilter.
Senior Research Engineer
SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Environmental Research Laboratory
Collect and analyze information for Environmental Assessment (EA) submissions.
Provide draft and final reports to FDA. Provide environmental support for the SmithKline
Beecham worldwide sites. Evaluate production and laboratory waste minimization
processes. Conduct analyses to provide fate and effect data of pharmaceutical chemical
compounds.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (cont'd)
Senior Scientist
SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Analytical Science Department
Perform chromatographic determination to provide all data (HPLC, GC, IC, TLC, CE) in
support of development compounds. Evaluate test results. Use data system for sample
log-in, calculation, and reporting of results. Develop and validate chromatographic
methods. Provide draft and final reports to FDA. Maintain records according to
GLP/GMP requirements. As a project chromatographer, interact effectively with
appropriate members of other departments.
Research Assistant
Clemson University, Textile Department
Plan and conduct research. Responsible to facilitate the transfer of the technology to the
textile industries. Principal project: Recovery of dyes and waste water using cross flow
filtration processes.
Graduate Research Assistant
Clemson University, Environmental Systems Engineering Department
Plan and conduct research. Write proposals and project reports. Monitor laboratory
projects. Instruct laboratory practices. Gather essential information for the development
and progress of the research from colleagues and industrial personnel. Principal research
experience: Aerobic and anoxic respirometric techniques. Batch and continuously
stirred reactors techniques and kinetics. Chemical analyses.
Assistant Professor
University ofSao Paulo, Pharmacy Department
Teach undergraduate students in the area of industrial manufacturing of drugs, and
treatment of water and industrial waste for pharmaceutical manufacturing- processes.
Principal project: Syntheses of new compounds with the purpose of improving
physiological properties of existent drugs.
Pharmacist Supervisor
Hospital ofServidor Publico Estadual, Pharmacy Department
Supervise the production and development of pharmaceutical products. Responsible for
the sterilization process.
Chemical Analyst
Dow ChemiCal,. Quality Control Department
Analyze final products manufactured in the company and. assuring their quality for sale.
Responsible for critical components of quality assurance and quality controL
W. CLANTON MOSLEY, JR., PH.D.
PROGRAM MANAGER
HYDROGEN Bus DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
SOUTHEASTERN TECHNOLOGY CENTER
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As Program Manager, responsible for coordinating Project Management and Public
Involvement Services for the H2Fuel Bus Demonstration Project. Position requires a
knowledge of hydrogen technology and skills in project management methods. The
Project goal is to have a hybrid hydrogen-powered electrically-driven bus operating as
part of the Augusta Public Transit fleet beginning October 1996 with a possible testing
during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, Major: Engineering Physics
M.S., Auburn University, Major: Physics
Ph.D., University of Alabama, Major: Physics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Manager
Southeastern Technology Center, Augusta, Georgia
Working with members of the H2Fuel Bus Team to coordinate plans, tasks, and
schedules and to monitor cost predictions and expenditures to successfully complete the
Project. Developing public awareness/involvement strategies and products to support
the Project and establish hydrogen transportation as a focus of community pride in the
Central Savannah River Area.
Materials Scientist
Westinghouse Savannah River Company
Involved in research and development at the Savannah River Technology Center
(formerly the Savannah River Laboratory) for thirty years. Developed radioisotopic heat
sources (Cm-244 and Pu-238), industrial and medical neutron sources (Cf-252), and
metal hydrides for Savannah River Site applications. Investigated effects of radioactivity
on materials properties, durability of nuclear waste glass, and effects of residual stress
at welds. Characterized materials using x-ray diffractometry, thermo gravimetric
analysis, scanning electron microscopy, scanning electron microprobe analysis, etc.
Procured metal hydrides for Savannah River Site tritium facilities. Issued three U.S.
patents .
ORGANIZA TIONS/INTERESTS
Microbeam Analysis Society: Member. ASM International: Past member. American"
Physical Society: Past member. Millbrook Baptist Chur~h: Deacon and musician.
Member of cast or orchestra in several Aiken Diabetes Association benefit plays.
JOHN P. CHURCH, PH.D., P.E.
SR. RESEARCH SCIENTIST/PROGRAM MANAGER
TELEMEDICINE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, DISTANCE
LEARNING
SOUTHEASTERN TECHNOLOGY CENTER
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CAREER SUMMARY
A nuclear engineer/physicist with experience in leading, developing, and mentoring
collaborative teams merging diverse skills. Extensive experience in research and
development in the areas of simulation and modeling, safety analysis, software design,
nuclear fuel design, and the general application of high-performance computing to the
creative solution of technical problems.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., University of Florida, Major: Nuclear Engineering, Minor: Mathematics,
Physics
M.S.N.E., University of Florida, Major: Nuclear Engineering; Minor:
Mathematics, Physics
B.S.Ch.E., University of Cincinnati, Major: Chemical Engineering
PROFESSIONAL 'EXPERIENCE
Sr. Research Scientist/Program Manager
Southeastern Technology Center, Augusta, Georgia
Responsible' for developing programs to apply the technologies of scientific computing,
simulation, and telecommunications to the fields of medicine, education, and data analysis.
Obtain sponsorship for prototypic programs, foster the development of entrepreneurial
groups to further.develop programs to full commercial stage, and obtain subcontracts for
the commercial expansion of such programs to the CSRA.
Senior Advisory Engineer
Westinghouse Savannah River Company, Aiken, South Carolina
Team leader to formulate the vision of, and to define and implement, a prototypic
advanced scientific computing environment to maximize the ability of scientists and
engineers to manage scientific data. Built a culture of teamwork and excellence.
Developed and authored Strategic Plan for Scientific Computing at SRS to provide the
framework for programmatic planning and capital hardware forecasting. Promoted
technology transfer of scientific computing, robotics, digital imaging, and database
management to medical applications.
Planned and led team to complete the conversion of reactor computational.system to
modem language and architecture standards, saving more than $25t-..1M in capital costs.
Received George Westinghouse Signature Award of Excellence for directing the building
of an integrated reactor analysis system that allowed reactor physicists to meet a critical
schedule and save $500M/year in personnel costs. Led team to 4evelop a graphics
interface to view reactor temperature, flow, or power facemap data from any workstation
connected to the onsite LAN, greatly improving the capability for independent oversight
of reactor safety. .
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - JOHN P. CHURCH (Cont'd)
Research Associate
E.f duPont de Nemours & Co., Inc. Savannah River Laboratory, Aiken, S. C.
A principal expert, providing broad oversight of reactor safety focusing on solutions to
reactor physics and safety problems related to the emergency core cooling system, severe
accidents, and probabilistic risk assessments. Program Leader for Safety Analysis Report
for Production Reactors (coordinator, editor, co-author). Directed and co-authored
program to define release categories, complete scoping analysis of the confinement event
tree, develop fault tree models for confmement systems, and evaluate filter effectiveness
for the Level II (severe accident analysis) Probabilistic Risk Assessment for production
reactors. Developed methodology for, and authored, fIrst estimate of risk of operating of
production reactors (completed in less than three man-months, the results agreed with
subsequent full-scope probabilistic risk assessment that cost more than $6MM).
Developed computational system to predict coolant flows to -600 individual assemblies
for low-flow conditions that define Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS) reactor
power limits and showed that existing operating limits were nonconservative. Established
new limits and showed that existing operating limits were nonconservative. Established
new ECCS limits that improved operational safety and lowered power levels for all SRS
reactors. Received US patent for special hardware components to increase the minimum
assembly flow by 20-40% during a Loss-of-Coolant Accident. Designed numerous
hardware changes to alleviate ECCS concerns, increase reactor power, and restore normal
operation.
Supported reactor startup by greatly improving the accuracy of; and certifying, the primary
accident analysis code for SRS reactors, thereby simultaneously assuring operational
safety while making the proposed production of Pu-238 feasible. Co-authored accident
analysis code that was the principal tool for computing reactor Confinement Protection
Limits and performing other reactor kinetics studies.
ORGAN IZ A TION S II N TERE S T S
Licenses Professional Engineer (SC, Ohio); one US patent; National Society of
Professional Engineers: NSPE National Scholarship Committee; NSPE Representative
to Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Board of Trustees;
President of Aiken Chapter of South Carolina Society ,of Professional Engineers;
American Nuclear Society: ANS Professional Development. and Accreditation
Committee; Association for Computing Machinery; IEEE Computer Society; National
Institute for Engineering Management and Systems; Honorary Societies: Phi Lambda
Upsilon (chemistry), Alpha Chi Sigma. (chemical engineering), Tau Beta Pi
(engineering); Sigma Xi Research Society. National Reining Horse Association
competitor, National Cutting Horse Association enthusiast, Tellington-J ones Equine
Awareness Method proponent.
GARY L. HOHMANN
SOLID WASTE TECHNOLOGY CENTER
SOUTHEASTERN TECHNOLOGY CENTER
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CAREER SUMMARY
An experienced engineering executive from a major Fortune 500 corporation who has
performed in nuclear and non-nuclear fields on commerical, Department of Defense, and
Department of Energy programs including reactors, separations, waste management, and
environmental restoration.
EDUCATION
B.A., Loras College, Dubuque, IA
B.S.E., University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Post Graduate Study, University of lllinois, Champaign, II..
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Division Chief Project Manager
Westinghouse Savannah River Company, Aiken, SC
Reorganized and transitioned an existing project management department adding
responsibility for the operating funded portion of projects willie reducing project support
costs by 50%. Completed the first project for willch we had total cost responsibility
significantly ahead of schedule and 25% under budget. Developed and led a projects team
which successfully managed multiple projects with Total Estimated Costs (TEC) exceeding
$2 billion while maintaining project support costs at less than 5% of TEC. 'Authored the
Engineering portion of the winning Westinghouse proposal to manage the Savannah River
Site. Transitioned multiple projects to meet the requirements of DOE Orders 4700.1 and
6430.1A for establishing cost, schedule and technical baselines.
Manager, Plant Engineering
WestinghoUse Idaho Nuclear Company, Idaho
Designed, developed and managed a full function central engineering department at the
request of the Company President which improved productivity for engineering support of
Idaho Chemical Processing Plant operations and facility refurbishments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont'd)
Project Manager, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Project (WIPP)
Westinghouse Advanced Energy Systems Division
Transitioned the Westinghouse multi-contractor team from Technical Support to
Operations and moved the offices from Albuquerque to Carlsbad, NM. Superior
performance increased the Westinghouse scope of responsibility from $14 million to $34
million per year. Managed all the technical aspects of WIPP. Achieved and outstanding
performance record in assisting DOE in maintaining an integrated program which was
conducted within cost and on schedule. Completed the WIPP Site and Preliminary
Design Validation field program three months ahead of schedule and maintained
construction two months ahead of schedule. Managed the preparation, review and
approval of the Safety Analysis Report, Environmental Impact Statements, State and
Federal permits, Public Information Program, and the defense against several lawsuits to
maintain the project on schedule.
APPENDIX 3: DRAFT TENANT INFORMA TION/AGREEMENT FORMS
· Draft Tenant Selection Criteria
· Draft Business Assistance Sources
· Draft Tenant Reviews/Graduation
· Draft Tenant Lease Agreement
· Draft Tenant Application
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ess Incubator is specifically designed to
provide assistance to technology-based
entrepreneurs with an emphasis on R&D
and manufacturing businesses. Candidates will
be evaluated on the value of their new business'
contribution to the economic development of the
region as well as their business plan and commit-
ment to the success of their venture. Appl icants
to the incubator wi II be screened and selected
from entrepreneurs including downsized SRS
employees, female, minority and disadvantaged
applicants.
Criteri a:
· Business concept involving technology-based
products or services with a preference for
R&D and manufacturing businesses
· Potential value to regional economic develop-
ment in terms of employment, expansion of
technology-base or creation of community
wealth
· Demonstrated financial resources to sustain
business during initial start-up phase
· Capable and motivated entrepreneur or entre-
preneurial team
· Business plan
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Submission of a formal written business plan is
the final step in the application process. This
submiss;on typically follows initial exploratory
meetings that introduce the incubator to the
entrepreneur, determine if suitable space in
available in the facilities, and determine if the
proposed business is a good match for the pro-
gram. Since the creation and evaluation of a
written business plan represents a significant
investment of time and effort on the part of both
the entrepreneur and the incubator staff, we sug-
gest that applicants to the incubator program first
submit a short (two page) summary of the busi-
ness concept. The Incubator Small Business
.-\dvisol)' Board will review this summary and
advise the applicant if a full business plan should
be submitted. The summary will contain a brief
overview of each of the sections of the full busi'-
ness plan, which typically includes:
- Description of the business, product and tech-
nology
- Markel: research and analysis (customers, mar-
ket size, competition, market share)
- Marketing plan (marketing strategy, pricing,
sales tactics, promotion, distribution)
- Design and development plans (development
status, proprietary products, risks)
Manufacturing and operations plan (facilities
and equipment, regulatory issues)
- Management team (key personnel, board of
directors, professional advisors, organization
plan)
- Projected employment
- Timetable and milestones for achieving short
and long-term objectives
- Current and projected financial statements and
funding requirements/sources
- Critical risks, assumptions, and contingency
plans
u aster echnology Center boasts an
xce lent staff of 14 employees including
five with PhDs. The combined resources
and experiences of the STC team will pro-
vide the majority of the support, management
skills and technical experience necessary to fos-
ter the development and growth of the business-
es participating in the incubator program. STC
also plans to establish a Small Business Advisory
Board consisting of area business leaders with
whom incubator participants will meet on a
quarterly basis. This will give participants the
added advantage of their own advisory board as
well as additional perspectives and expertise.
Standard equipment and services include:
· Professional office space at a reduced rental
rate/free parking
· Receptionist/Secretarial services (tenants
charged discounted rate on as-used basis)
· Photocopier, fax machine, postal machine
(tenants charged discounted rate on as-used
basis)
· Conference room with TV, VCR, overhead
projector and screen
· Common area for supply storage coffee (ten-
ants charged for coffee/incidental services)
· Internet access
· Access to Commerce Business Daily
Optional equipment and services include:
· Phone system (tenants charged for actual
phone service)
· Assistance with obtaining used or leased office
furniture
Surplus office furniture and equipment may be
made available for tenants' use through contribu-
tions from the Westinghouse Savannah River
Company and assistance from the Savannah
River Regional Diversification Initiative.
Specific professional assistance from Southeast-
ern Technology Center will include:
· Strategic Business Planning
· Management
· Marketing
· Technical Consulting
· Technology Commercialization
· Promotional Materials
· Computer Support
· Advisory Board services
· Clerical
Southeastern Technology Center has also entered
into agreements with additional outside sources
wi II ing to provide professional assistance to incu-
bator tenants including:
· Accounting/Financial
Serotta, Maddocks & Evans and the Business
Consulting Group, Inc.
· Bus. Planning/MktinglTechnical Faculty access
Georgia Institute of Technology
· Bus. Planning/MktinglTechnical Faculty acces_
University of Georgia Business Outreach Services
· Marketing
Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Additionally, Southeastern Technology Center
has established a Cooperative Research and
Development Agreements (CRDA) with the
Robins Air Force Base Air Logistics Center and is
currently in the process of establishing a CRDA
with Fort Gordon. These agreements will allow
STC to easily facilitate usage of equipment and
resources at these facilities by incubator tenants.
Southeastern Technology Center also has a Work
for Others agreement with the Westinghouse
Savannah River Company, allowing rapid access
to the scientists, labs and expertise available at
the Savannah River Site at a reasonable cost.
Semi-annual reviews will be scheduled
with the Incubator tenant, STC CEO, Incubator
manager and representatives from the Small
Business Advisory Board. One review will be
scheduled shortly after the tenants' fiscal year-
end to allow a timely analysis of financial state-
ments. Results of the review will be summarized
by the Incubator manager, distributed to the
review participants, and retained in the tenant
files. Reviews will typically cover:
· Financial performance and comparison with
the business plan
· Progress toward achievement of business plan
milestones
· Impediments toward achievement of business
plan milestones
· Corrective actions to be taken
· Changes/updates to business plan and mile-
stones
· Assistance needed from incubator
Informal reviews and consultations with board
members and STC management are encouraged.
Performance of Incubator graduates will contin-
ue to be tracked by the Incubator manager.
GRADUATION
The Southeastern Technology Center Business
Incubator is designed to help launch new ven-
tures, which will typically graduate in two to
three years. However, com pan ies may stay
longer 01" shorter periods, depending on the rate
at which they gain fiscal and operational self-suf-
ficiency. If a tenant requires assistance beyond
this standard period, they may apply for an
extension which will be reviewed by the CEO,
Incubator manager, and Incubator Small Business
Advisory Board.
en recei a from incubator participants
ill constitute an ongoing revenue for the
incubator. Companies accepted to the
Southeastern Technology Center Business
Incubator will be expected to sign a lease for a
one-year term. Options to extend the term will
be negotiable dependent upon incubator gradua-
tion criteria and space availability. Parking, utili-
ties and janitorial services are currently included
in the monthly rental rate. A rent escalation
schedule will be initiated as follows: for the first
year of the program, incubator participants wi II
be charged rental rates at approximately half of
the current effective lease rate for similar office
and laboratory/light manufacturing space. For the
second year, rental will be 60-75% of the space
rental. After the second year, participants will
either graduate from the facility or pay for full
rental and support services on a space-avai lable
basis.
Tenants will be responsible for th-e maintenance
of adequate liability insurance. Southeastern
Technology Center reserves the right to terminate
a lease for cause. Tenants may terminate their
lease with 30 days notice permitting them to
leave without penalty at the completion of start-
up. The yearly rent increases are designed to
encourage companies to leave the incubator
once they have completed startup.
City
Telephone
Name of Business
Is your business 0 new or 0 existing?
If existing business:
Years of Operation
Street Address
City
Telephone
State
Zip
Fax
Number of Employees?
State Zip
Fax
Business activity to be undertaken at the incubator
Potential incubator assistance requirements:
Receptionist
Clerical/Secretarial
Legal
Marketing
Technical
Is your business a 0 proprietorship, 0 partnership, or 0 corporation?
Zip
Fax
Description of business, product/services, target market, competitors
Principal (proprietor), partners, or major shareholder:
Name
Street Address
City
Telephone
State
Square footage required Requested occupancy date
Special facility requirements (loading docks, special plumbing/wiring, etc.)
Management
Accounting
Financial
Production
Other
Employment estimate:
At time of occupancy
After one year
After three years
o $50,000-$100,000
full-time
full-time
full-time
0$100,000-5150,000
part-time
part-time
part-time
CJ Over $150,000