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2016 UPDATE

September 21, 2016

B UFFALO

T RACE A REA

D EVELOPMENT

D ISTRICT

COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

STRATEGY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ 2 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.................................................................................................. 3 II. SUMMARY BACKGROUND PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ........................ 3

A. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT - CEDS Committee...................... 3 B. AREA ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNANCE ......................................................... 4 C. INTEGRATION OF STATE’S ECONOMIC PRIORITIES .......................................... 5 III. SWOT ANALYSIS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ................................................................. 7

A. Economic Background of the Region .................................................................. 7 1. ECONOMY ........................................................................................................ 7 2. POPULATION ................................................................................................. 11 3. GEOGRAPHY .................................................................................................. 11 4. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ................................................................... 12 5. TRANSPORTATION ....................................................................................... 18 6. NATURAL RESOURCES ............................................................................... 29 7. TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................... 29 8. INDUSTRIAL PARKS ..................................................................................... 29 9. PLANNING AND ZONING ............................................................................ 29 10. INFRASTRUCTURE ................................................................................... 29 11. EDUCATION ............................................................................................... 29 12. PUBLIC PROTECTION............................................................................... 30

IV. V. ACTION PLAN ............................................................................................................ 32 V. VI. STRATEGIC PROJECTS ......................................................................................... 32 VI. VII. PERFORMANCE MEASURES ............................................................................... 32

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Buffalo Trace Area Development District (BTADD) created the last rewrite of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) in 2012. This is the third annual update.

The 2012 CEDS was the result of a continuing planning process developed through broad based and diverse community participation. The organization of 2012 document was designed to ensure its utility and relevance to the subjects it addresses. This update is designed to guide the reader along a path that emphasizes the region’s changes since the 2012 plan. In 2015, all charts, graphs, and tables were removed from the main content of the plan and moved to the appendices section. The content of the material was not changed, nor was the goals and objectives; tables, charts, and graphs were merely moved to another location within the document.

II. SUMMARY BACKGROUND PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

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

A. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT - CEDS Committee Individuals that make up the CEDS committee are mostly from the community and private sector. Also, the BTADD board of directors contains many representatives from the private sector. Both the community and public sector attended the public forum that was held.

The preparation of the 2012 CEDS was dependent upon the diversity and active participation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee. The strategy committee for this report was created in 2012. The committee consists of the following members as of January 2015 as elected officials have been updated:

Appendix 1

BTADD CEDS Committee 2012 – Updated 2016

County Name Occupation/Sector Bracken Earl Bush Bracken County Judge/Executive Bracken Craig Miller Bracken County Industrial Authority Bracken Joseph Beckett Bracken County Planning Commission Bracken Lacey Holleran Tourism Director Fleming Larry Foxworthy Fleming County Judge/Executive Fleming Crystal Ruark Fleming County Chamber of Commerce Fleming Chet Smith Workforce Development Fleming James Hay Flemingsburg/Fleming Co. Industrial Auth. Lewis Anthony Ruckel Lewis County Judge/Executive Lewis Kenny Clark Vanceburg/Lewis County Industrial Auth. Lewis Sam Howard Private Business Lewis Phillip Konopka Lewis County Extension Mason Joe Pfeffer Mason County Judge/Executive Mason Terry Cunningham NAACP Mason Barb Campbell Maysville Community/Technical College Mason Vicki Steigleder Maysville/Mason Co. Chamber of Commerce Robertson Stephanie Bogucki Robertson County Judge/Executive Robertson Patti Price Robertson County School District (Deming) Robertson Stefanie Gaither Blue Licks State Park

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Robertson James Myron Thomas Private Business

B. AREA ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNANCE 2016 BTADD Region Quick Facts

Statewide, BTADD contains the following population statistics compared to the overall State populations. These have been rounded to the nearest 100th percent.

• 3.56 % of the Black or African American population • 0.68 % of the Hispanic or Latino Population • 0.05% of the American Indian/Alaskan Native population • 0.08% of the Asian population • 0.00% of the Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander population • 0.00% of Some Other Race Population • 22.67% of the low-income population • 15.10% of the age 65 years and older and over population • 18.74% of the disabled population 5 years and older •

2016 County Quick Facts

• Mason County has the largest total population; Robertson County has the smallest. • Mason County has the largest overall Black population in the region with 8.60%. • The Hispanic has been slowly increasing. The highest percentage in the region is in

Bracken County at 7.23% • Mason County has the highest percentage of Asians, with 0.18%; however, Bracken

and Robertson County has 0.0% • There are 8,798 individuals in the Buffalo Trace ADD region who are over the age of

65. The elderly population is the highest in Mason County (2,664) and lowest in Robertson County (482).

• Lewis County has the highest concentration of low-income residents with 33.22% of the county population.

• Lewis County has the highest number of disabilities tallied 5 years old and over (29.11%).

2016 Updates Bracken County, Fleming County, Lewis County, Mason County, Robertson County

Municipal classification was updated with HB 331 that took effect on January 1, 2015 Bracken

Augusta (Home Rule Class 4th Class City) Brooksville (Home Rule Class 5th Class City) Germantown (Home Rule Class 6th Class City) Fleming

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Ewing (Home Rule Class 6th Class City) Flemingsburg (Home Rule Class 4th Class City) Lewis Vanceburg (Home Rule Class 4th Class City) Concord (Home Rule Class 6th Class City) Mason Dover (Home Rule Class 6th Class City) Maysville (Home Run Class 3rd Class City) Sardis (Home Rule Class 6th Class City) Robertson Mt. Olivet (Home Rule Class 5th Class City)

C. INTEGRATION OF STATE’S ECONOMIC PRIORITIES Kentucky’s Unbridled Future Priorities

1) Continue to Create a More Competitive Business Climate a) Continue to Strengthen Partnerships b) Assess/Improve Incentive Programs to Support Business Industry Targets c) Evaluate Competitiveness of Existing Taxes/Regulations d) Embrace Regionalism

2) Attract, Develop, and Retain Business a) Increase Global Direct Investment Efforts b) Increase Human Capital by Recruiting/Developing the Workforce of the Future c) Support Physical Capital by Determining Infrastructure/Site Needs d) Develop/Implement Statewide Protocols for Supporting Existing Business e) Support Corporate/Regional headquarters Recruitment f) Support Tourism Development and the Arts g) Support the Military

3) Create and Market a Powerful Kentucky Brand a) Define the Kentucky Advantage b) Take the Lead in State Marketing Efforts c) Develop a More Aggressive Marketing Campaign

4) Work Toward Sustainability a) Develop a Sustainable Agenda for Kentucky b) Support Renewable Portfolio Standards or Guidelines c) Encourage Green Building Design/Construction

5) Foster Innovation and Technology Support a) Improve Partnerships Between Research Universities and Business/Industry b) Increase Access to Capital c) Support R&D Activities

6) Create an Entrepreneurial Culture a) Coordinate Entrepreneurial Resources b) Support Local Entrepreneurial Activities c) Increase Availability of Entrepreneurial Education

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Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Initiative In 2013, the Commonwealth of Kentucky announced the new "Shaping Our Appalachian Region" (SOAR) initiative, established by Governor Steve Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers. SOAR aims to help eastern Kentucky create local development strategies addressing persistent challenges and realizing new opportunities. Its mission is "to expand job creation; enhance regional opportunity, innovation, and identity; improve the quality of life; and support all those working to achieve these goals in Appalachian Kentucky." The Buffalo Trace Region has three (3) SOAR Counties, which include Fleming, Robertson, and Lewis.

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

1. ECONOMY

Appendix 9

Table 1: Population of Counties - 1990-2010 Percent of Change Evaluation Table & 2016 Update

1990 2000 2010 % Change in 10 Years

% of Change in past 20 years

2015 Estimates

Bracken 7,766 8,279 8,488 2.52 9.30 8,321 Fleming 12,292 13,792 14,348 4.03 16.73 14,637 Lew is 13,029 14,092 13,870 -1.58 6.45 13,682 Mason 16,666 16,800 17,490 4.11 4.94 17,099 Robertson 2124 2,266 2,282 0.71 7.44 2,138 BTAAD 51,877 55,229 56,478 2.26 8.87 55,877

Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates by County and Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics

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Table 2, Median Income - 1990-2010 Percent Change & 2016 Update

1990 2000 2010 % Change in 10 Years 2015 Estimates

Bracken 25,681 34,823 38,481 10.50 40,194

Fleming 23,502 27,990 31,236 11.6 33.392

Lew is 20,581 22,208 28,376 27.77 27,707

Mason 26,852 30,195 40,523 34.2 39,783

Robertson 25,775 30,581 27,254 -10.88 30,479

Kentucky 23,399 35,150 40,089 14 43,342 Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates by County and Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics

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2016 Update Largest Manufacturing Employers in the Region

A list of the largest employers in the region is listed below. Most of the manufacturing facilities are located within Industrial Parks in each County. Mason County has the largest number of manufacturing employment.

Appendix 12

Largest Employers in the Region Top Employers in the Region - 2015

Facility Name City County Full-time

Employment Year

Reported

Clopay Plastic Products Co Augusta Bracken 370 2016 Green Tokai Co Ltd Maysville Mason 250 2015

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Inc Maysville Mason 300 2015

H L Spurlock Power Station Maysville Mason 221 2016 Carmeuse Lime Maysville Mason 161 2016

Crounse Corporation Maysville Mason 160 2015 Power Transmission Solutions Maysville Mason 115 2015

Superior Composits LLC Vanceburg Lewis 150 2016 International Paper Maysville Mason 125 2015

Stober Drives Inc Maysville Mason 125 2016 A Raymond Tinnerman Flemingsburg Fleming 100 2016

Coroplast Inc Vanceburg Lewis 90 2016 Toyo Seat Maysville Mason 220 2015

Greentree Forest Products Inc Wallingford Fleming 60 2015 Northern Contours of Kentucky Vanceburg Lewis 58 2015

Hinton Mills Flemingsburg Fleming 41 2015

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2016 Update - Business Closures/Mass Layoffs During the period of 2012 through 2014, the region has witnessed new businesses arriving, some expansion and unfortunately the closing and downsizing of others. This information is compiled from the Known Business/Industry Facility Closings information through the Kentucky Economic Development Database. Data available at the time of update was through December 2014.

Appendix 14

New and Expanded Business

NEW AND EXPANDING BUSINESSES

January 2012 - June 2015

County City Company Investment Jobs Retained

Jobs Created Date

Fleming Flemingsburg A Raymond Tinnerman $ 1,450,000 24 0 2013 Mason Maysville Glenro, INC. $ 684,000 2012 Mason Maysville Stober $ 1,500,000 2012 Mason Maysville Carlson Software $ 1,500,000 5 5 2012 Mason Maysville Stober $ 700,000 2013 Fleming Flemingsburg A Raymond Tinnerman $ 1,450,000 24 24 2014 Mason Maysville JT Thorpe $ 1,469,000 75 100 2014 Fleming Flemingsburg Ridley, Inc. $ 7,000,000 10 10 2014

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Business Closures/Mass Layoffs Business Closures and Lay Offs : January 2012 – December 2016

County City Company Jobs Lost Date

Mason Maysville Casco Mfg Solutions 5 2012 Mason Maysville Maysville Bearing Operations 103 2012 Fleming Flemingsburg Toyo Seat USA Corp 2012

Lewis Vanceburg Coroplast Inc. 5 2012 Mason Maysville Glenro, INC. 2012 Mason Maysville Stober

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Mason Maysville Carlson Software 5 2012 Mason Maysville Federal Mogul Corp 115 2016

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AGRICULTURE

Appendix 15 Agricultural Land in Acres

AGRICULTURE LAND IN ACRES Year Ag District County Acres 2012 BLUEGRASS FLEMING 183,198 2012 BLUEGRASS MASON 126,722 2012 BLUEGRASS ROBERTSON 38,823

2012 EASTERN OR MOUNTAIN LEWIS 117,955

2012 NORTHERN BRACKEN 86,813 TOTALS 553,511

Animal Sales & Operations

ANIMAL TOTAL SALES IN $ Year Ag District County Value 2012 BLUEGRASS FLEMING $ 34,748,000 2012 BLUEGRASS MASON $ 12,512,000 2012 BLUEGRASS ROBERTSON $ 2,290,000 2012 EASTERN OR MOUNTAIN LEWIS $ 3,743,000 2012 NORTHERN BRACKEN $ 4,086,000 TOTAL IN REGION $ 57,379,000

TOTAL NUMBER OF OPERATIONS WITH SALES Year Ag District County Value 2012 BLUEGRASS FLEMING 1,087 2012 BLUEGRASS MASON 634 2012 BLUEGRASS ROBERTSON 251 2012 EASTERN OR MOUNTAIN LEWIS 676 2012 NORTHERN BRACKEN 587 TOTAL IN REGION 3235

Appendix 16 Agricultural Land Use & Total Crops Measured

AGRICULTURAL LAND USE 2012

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Bracken 2012 587 86,813 148 33.4% $6,801,000 $4,086,000 78% Fleming 2012 1,087 183,198 168 39.9% $17,990,000 $34,748,000 83% Lewis 2012 676 117,955 175 27.8% $9,063,000 $3,743,000 83% Mason 2012 634 126,722 199 45.7% $18,418,000 $12,512,000 76% Robertson 2012 251 38,823 155 32.8% $1,768,000 $2,290,000 61%

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AGRICULTURE

The launch of a new website, which is Kentucky’s first interactive agricultural asset map, is designed to identify the trends within the state, plan for disaster mitigation, and drive economic development efforts. Users can access agricultural data specific to their area, as well as statewide. The map features a wide range of information, from farmers markets and orchards to processing facilities. The Governor’s Office of Ag Policy, Kentucky Association of Counties, Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts, Kentucky Ag Council, Kentucky Dept of Ag, Kentucky Proud, UK Extension Agents, and the US Economic Development Administration partnered together to create the Kentucky Agricultural Development Information System, also known as KADIS. KADIS was launched to the public in 2015 and can be accessed through the following link. http://kadisonline.org/

2016 UNEMPLOYMENT RATES UPDATE

Unemployment rates for 2015 show Lewis County’s unemployment percentage higher than that of the other counties, as well as the state percent (see Appendix 17- Annual Unemployment Rates/Rank in State of Kentucky - Chart.) When comparing the

unemployment rates of past years, a trend shows the unemployment rate for all areas of the region grew during the economic recession of 2009. A major area of concern that needs attention is that most of our counties are higher than the average of the United

States rate for the same years.

2. POPULATION No Changes since 2012 Update

3. GEOGRAPHY

No Changes since 2012 Update

Appendix 17

Annual Unemployment Rates/Rank in State of Kentucky - chart

Updated Unemployment Rates 2015.

Area Name Civilian Labor Force

Number Employed

Number Unemployed

Unemployment Rate

Bracken County 3,686 3,449 237 6.4% Fleming County 6,186 5,798 388 6.3% Lewis County 5,029 4,598 431 8.6% Mason County 7,446 6,993 453 6.1% Robertson County 794 742 52 6.5% Kentucky 3,441,141 2,015,189 130,968 6.1% United States 157,130,000 148,834,000 8,296,000 5.3%

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4. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) In August of 1998, President Clinton signed into Law, the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Implementation of this Act began in Kentucky in 1999. The Workforce Investment Act requires the Governor to designate local Workforce Investment Areas, appoint a State Workforce Investment Board and create a 5-year Strategic Plan for Statewide implementation. The TENCO Workforce Investment Area (Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, Robertson, Bath, Montgomery, Rowan, Boyd and Greenup Counties) was designated in July of 1999. Through Interlocal Cooperative Agreements, Buffalo Trace Area Development District was designated the Administrative Entity of Title I Workforce Investment funds on behalf of the TENCO Workforce Investment Board. The TENCO Workforce Investment Board was appointed by the Chief Local Elected Official and certified by the Governor in August of 1999 (see Appendix 29.) On July 22, 2014, President Barack Obama signed into law the WIOA, which revises and reauthorizes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) after more than a decade. The new law, which was a bipartisan, bicameral effort to support innovative strategies to keep pace with changing economic conditions, seeks to improve coordination between the primary federal programs that support employment services, workforce development, adult education and vocational rehabilitation activities. The new law encourages alignment between the four core programs within the law. The core programs consist of: (1) the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth formula programs administered by the Department of Labor (DOL) under Title I; (2) the Adult Education and Literacy program administered by the Department of Education (ED) under Title II; (3) the Wagner-Peyser Act employment services program administered by DOL under Title III; and (4) the programs under Title I of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act administered by ED under Title IV. The TENCO Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act provides the following services for businesses and individuals in the local area: • Scholarships for Occupational Skills Training: The TENCO Workforce

Development Board has established the following high growth, high demand sectors for the local area: Healthcare, Energy, Manufacturing, and Skilled Trades. Scholarships are available for Adults, Dislocated Workers, Trade, and Youth participants in these sectors. Scholarships are available to assist in reducing the skill gap of workers and the needs of local business.

• Internships and Work Experience: The TENCO Workforce Development Board assists individuals with employability skills including resume writing, mock interviewing, completing applications, and work experience. Internships and Work Experience opportunities are vital for individuals with a limited work history in order to “get their foot in the door”. This gives businesses an opportunity to monitor the individual’s work ethic, teamwork, and skills prior to hiring.

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• On-the-Job Training: On-the-Job Training allows a business to hire an individual with limited work experience in the field, and receive a reimbursement for time spent on the additional training needed for that individual.

• Case Management: Each participant is case management monthly to ensure progress and success in reaching their goals. Case management includes a follow-up phase for one year after exiting from the program.

• Business Services: As one of the main customers in workforce development, customized services are provided to businesses to meet their individualized need. This includes job fairs, customized training, recruiting strategies, retention strategies, and matching individuals to job orders placed in the Career Center.

• Economic Development: Potential businesses are provided with a complete picture of services available through the TENCO Workforce Development Board, including workforce data, links to incentive packages, customized training, and developing individualized business plans.

• Rapid Response: Business Service teams hold Rapid Response activities with employees who have lost their job due to layoff or closure. Individuals are provided with an array of information on filing unemployment insurance, labor market data, locating employment, training opportunities, and services available through the many partner agencies such as Vocational Rehabilitation and Adult Education services.

Rapid Response: following employers listed in the following table (see Appendix 30).

(see Appendix 31, Top 5 Training Providers & Top 5 Training Sectors.). Services available under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act are overseen by the TENCO Workforce Development Board. This Board consists of 20 members, with the majority being from the private sector. Other board members include Post-secondary, Adult Education, Wagoner-Peyser, Vocational Rehabilitation, Economic Development, Union Representatives and Apprenticeship. There are five standing committees: Executive, Strategic Planning, Career Center, Youth, and Accountability. The Mission Statement for the TENCO WIOA Board is as follows: The TENCO Workforce Development Board works with the community and industry leaders as well as economic developers to facilitate positive solutions to workforce issues and to improve the economic well-being of the region. The vision of the TENCO Workforce Board is as follows: The TENCO Workforce Investment Board will have helped to create a highly skilled, knowledgeable and creative workforce that attracts new businesses to the area and helps build the success of existing businesses. As a result, we will have provided more employment opportunities at more competitive wage levels because our programs have helped to answer the needs of the employers. Youth Youth (ages 14-24) in our area are encouraged to utilize the One-Stop Career Center for resource services including resume writing, interviewing tips, employment opportunities, career exploration, career guidance, training provider, information,

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testing, etc. The following table (table moved to Appendices.) indicated the numerous programs and activities available to youth in our local area and the organizations providing the service (see Appendix 32.)

Youth Services (ages 14-24) –During the 2007 – 2012 time periods, TENCO served a total of 450 youth in two youth contracts with expenditures totaling $1,250,000.00. Youth programs address the needs of at-risk youth, including youth who are basic skills deficient, homeless, runaway, foster child, pregnant and/or parenting, school dropout, offenders or those who require additional assistance in order to complete school and/or gain self-sustaining employment. TENCO has elected to serve eligible youth ages 17-24 with WIOA funded activities. Youth are served through local contracts as approved through the Youth Committee and TENCO Workforce Development Board. TENCO has two youth contracts that serve all ten counties of the local workforce area: Currently, TENCO contracts with Lewis County Board of Education for $150,000.00 annually; and Morehead State University for $150,000.00 annually. The youth contracts have been established for the following period: July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. Youth have fourteen elements available through contract or referral which include the following: Tutoring/Study Skills

Alternative School Summer Employment Opportunities Work Experience/Internships Occupational Skills Training Leadership Development Supportive Services Mentoring Follow up services Guidance and Counseling

Youth also participate in activities focusing on independent living, career exploration, cultural, civic and community involvement.

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Appendix 29

The Kentucky Workforce Development Board TENCO Workforce Development Board

Board Members & Business Represented

By Area Development District

Buffalo Trace ADD George Jump Clopay Plastic Products Company

Diana Kennedy Meadowview Regional Medical Center

Lori Ulrich Fleming-Mason Energy

Kay Moss Stober Drives, Inc.

Jerry Ugrin Primary Plus

FIVCO ADD Jamie Rucker Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 248

Brent Sturgill Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Chet Smith Marathon Petroleum Company

Kevin Libby Ironworker Local 769

Jacqueline Korengel Kentucky Adult Education

Kevin Howard INKYOH Regional Council of Carpenters

Gateway ADD Dr. Dan Connell Morehead State University

Jason Slone KY Career Center - Morehead

Scott Keller Cooper Standard Automotive

Jerry Bothman SRG Global Morehead

Alex Conrad, CPA, CPC Sterling Health Solutions

John Will Stacy Morehead State University

Jennifer Carpenter CTI Foods

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5. TRANSPORTATION

Transportation Committee – Updated 2016

Regional Transportation Committee - Updated 2015 Name Organization Committee Representation Anthony Ruckel Lewis county Fiscal Court County Government Kevin Doyle Maysville Fire Fire Vicki Steigleder Mason Co Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce David Cartmell City of Maysville City Government Vacant Lewis County Emergency Mgt. County Government Kirk Clarke Maysville/Mason County Citizen Member Michael Fogleman Kentucky State Police Law Enforcement Fred Crump State Farm Insurance Citizen member Annette Lovins Robertson County PVA Citizen Member Rep. Mike Denham State Representative State Steve Donovan Flemingsburg – Fleming Co IDA Citizen Member Kevin Duff Lewis Co Schools Education Matt Ginn City of Vanceburg City Government Larry Farris Kentucky State Police Law Enforcement Martin L. Voiers City of Flemingsburg City Government Larry Foxworthy Fleming County Fiscal Court County Government Rick Truesdell City of Maysville City Government Larry Brewer Mason Co Schools Education Joe Pfeffer Mason County Fiscal Court County Government Stephanie Bogucki Robertson County Fiscal Court County Government Howard Neimeir Bracken County Sheriff Law Enforcement Peter Jones Housing Authority Low Income Housing Rep Senator Will Schroder Senate Crystal Ruark Fleming Co Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Reynolds Neider Bracken County EMS Citizen Member Skip Miller Augusta Ferry County Government William Miller Bracken County IDA County Government Earl Bush Bracken County Fiscal Court County Government Xandy Stewart International Paper Citizen Member George Larger Zoning Administration City Government Kathy Warner Citizen Member Gene Weaver Maysville Mason Co IDA City Government Bill Shugars, Jr Sugars supply Business Owner Scott Miller Bracken Planning & Zoning County Government Gary Kinder Fleming Co Sheriff Law Enforcement Matt Wallingford City of Maysville City Government Craig Hester City of Brooksville City Government Stanley Henderson City of Mt. Olivet City Government Rep. Rocky Adkins Representative Jesse Melcher Robertson County County Government Patrick Boggs Mason County Sheriff Law Enforcement Dwayne Price Fleming County EM County Government David Carmack City of Mt. Olivet City Government Lt. Tom Lilly Kentucky State Police Law Enforcement

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2015 REGIONAL PROJECT PRIORITIES

1. Mason —Widen to 4 lanes/increase capacity & decrease conflict points on KY9 north of the Jct. of KY435 to the Bracken Co. line.

2. Robertson —Reconstruct US 62 from east of KY616 in Robertson Co to to KY1029 in mason County to address geometric deficiencies.

3. Bracken — Adding truck climbing lane to 1159. 4. Lewis — Improve N-S systems connectivity between the Cities of Vanceburg

in Lewis Co and Morehead in Rowan County. 5. Fleming — KY 57 from Fleming Co Courthouse to Sleep Run Creek. 6. Lewis —Reconstruct KY8 beginning just west of Firebrick & continuing to the

Carl Perkins Bridge in Greenup Co. (3.36 miles long) 7. Bracken —Major widening on KY9 from KY1109 to KY159 in Pendleton Co. 8. Robertson —Reconstruct KY 165 (Blue Lick Pike) from KY1476 (Thomas

Pike) to US 62 to improve safety and mobility. 9. Mason —Increase capacity and decrease conflict points on KY 9 from project

end at KY 435 to Bracken County line. 10. Mason — Increase capacity and decrease conflict points on KY 9 from Lewis

County line, to existing 4 lanes near KY11 to support 2025 traffic volumes, address sight distance concerns, improve intersection safety and reduce speed differentials.

The following maps indicate funded 2014 transportation projects.

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Appendix 35

Bracken County – 2016 Highway Plan

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Appendix 36

FLEMING COUNTY – 2016 Highway Plan

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Appendix 37

Lewis County – 2016 Highway Plan

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Appendix 38

MASON COUNTY – 2016 Highway Plan

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Appendix 39

ROBERTSON COUNTY - 2016 Highway Plan

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2016 Update The following projects are included in the Recommended 2016 “Six Year Highway Plan”. KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET 2014 SIX YEAR STATE HIGHWAY PLAN : BUFFALO TRACE REGION COUNTYNAME PROJECT TYPE PROJECT DESCRIPTION ROUTE NUMBER

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

BRACKEN SAFETY(P) IMPROVE SAFETY ALONG KY 2228 FROM KY 9 TO KY 8 KY-1159

BRACKEN FERRY OPERATION(P) OPERATION OF AUGUSTA FERRY FOR FY 2017. KY 8 BRACKEN FERRY OPERATION(P) OPERATION OF AUGUSTA FERRY FOR FY 2018. KY 8 BRACKEN FERRY OPERATION(P) OPERATION OF AUGUSTA FERRY FOR FY 2019. KY 8 BRACKEN FERRY OPERATION(P) OPERATION OF AUGUSTA FERRY FOR FY 2020. KY 8 BRACKEN FERRY OPERATION(P) OPERATION OF AUGUSTA FERRY FOR FY 2021. KY 8 BRACKEN FERRY OPERATION(P) OPERATION OF AUGUSTA FERRY FOR FY 2022. KY 8 BRACKEN RECONSTRUCTION(0) ADD TURN LANES ON KY 9 AT KY 875 MT. ZION ROAD KY-9

BRACKEN SAFETY(P) IMPROVEMENTS TO KY 19 FROM KY 165 TO KY 10 TO IMPROVE SIGHT DISTANCE AND CURVE ISSUE

BRACKEN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P)

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

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BRACKEN RECONSTRUCTION (O)

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

KY 1159

FLEMING BRIDGE REHAB(P) RESTORATION OF GRANGE CITY COVERED BRIDGE LOCATED ON KY-111 BETWEEN FLEMINGSBURG AND GRANGE CITY KY 111

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

FLEMING MINOR WIDINING (O) UPGRADE< WIDEN< AND PROVIDE SPOT IMPROVEMENTS ON KY_165 TO IMPROVE SAFETY FROM KY-32 TO US-62 KY-57

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CORRECT GEOMETRIC AND WIDTH DEFICIENCIES BEGINNING AT SLEEPY RUN BRIDGE EXTENDING TO 0.5 MILES SOUTH OF THE LEWIS COUNTY LINETO IMPROVE OVERALL FLOW OF TRAFFIC

KY 57

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

KY 111

FLEMING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (P)

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

CR 1240

FLEMING BRIDGE REHAB(P)

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

KY 158

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

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

FLEMING SAFETY(P) CONSTRUCT LEFT TURN LANES ON KY-11 AT ROSS DRIVE, TAYLOR MILL AND THE INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD. KY 11

FLEMING SAFETY(P)

IMPROVE ACESS AND RESPONSE TIME FOR THE FLEMINGSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE BYPASS AT MY 11.574 KY-11

FLEMING SAFETY(P) SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND PAVEMENT REHAB EAST OF FLEMINGSBURG BYPASS TO KY 156 KY-32

LEWIS ROWAN RECONSTRUCTION(O)

RECONSTRUCTION FOR KY-59 IN VANCEBURG TO JUNCTION OF KY-344

KY 59

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

LEWIS FLEMING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P)

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

KY 57

LEWIS NEW ROUTE(O) RECONSTRUCT KY-8 FROM KY-8C IN GARRISON TO SCAFFOLD LICK ROAD

KY-8

LEWIS GREENUP BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P)

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

KY 8

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LEWIS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P)

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

KY 1068

LEWIS PREFINANCE CONVRSN(O) RECONSTRUCT KY-8 FROM KY-8C IN GARRISON TO SCAFFOLD LICK ROAD ADITIONAL FUNDS KY-8

LEWIS RECONSTRUCTION RECONSTRUCT KY-57 FROM KY-9 TO FLEMING COUNTY LINE KY-57

LEWIS RECONSTRUCTION RECONSTRUCT KY-57 FROM KY-9 TO FLEMING COUNTY LINE ADDITIONAL FUNDS KY-57

LEWIS RECONSTRUCTION RECONSTRUCT FROM KY 59 FROM KY 9 IN VANCEBURG TO JUNCTION OF KY 344 KY-59

MASON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT(P)

REPLACE BRIDGE ON KY 3056 OVERSOUTH FORK LAWRENCE CREEK KY 3056

MASON NEW ROUTE(O)

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

US 68

MASON NEW ROUTE(O)

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

US 68

MASON NEW INTERCHANGE

ADDITION OF AN INTERCHANGE ON HEATHREW FRENCH HENERY SOUTHERN LOOP US-68

MASON RECONSTRUCTION

RECONSTRUCT US 62 GOING TOWARDS SARDIS BETWEEN KY 324 AAND SARDIS US-62

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MASON BRIDGE REPAIR(P) REPAIR BRIDGE ON US 68 OVER LAWRENCE CREEK US-68

MASON SAFETY CONSTRUCT RIGHT HAND TURN LANES INTO CLARKSON SHERMAN ROAD KY-9

MASON LIGHTING INSTALL LIGHTING ON SIMON KENTON BRIDGE OVER RIVER US-62

MASON MAJOR WIDEN WIDEN 9/AA HIGHWAY TO 4 LANES FROM KY 435 TO KY 2370 IN BRACKEN COUTNY KY-9

MASON MAJOR WIDEN WIDEN 9/AA HIGHWAY TO 4 LANES FROM KY 1449 TO KY 11 KY-9

MASON SAFETY

INPROVE SAFETYBY ADDING LEFT AND RIGHT TURN LANES FOR EXIT ALONG KY 11 KY-11

MASON BRIDGE REPAIR(P) REPLACE BRIDHE ON DAVIS LANE CR-1124

MASON BRIDGE REPAIR(P) REPLACE BRIDHE ON KENNEDY CREEK ROAD CR-1124

ROBERTSON RECONSTRUCTION(O)

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

KY 616

ROBERTSON SAFETY(P)

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

US 62

ROBERTSON SAFETY(P) IMPROVE SAFETY BY RESONSTRUCTING THE CURVE ON KY 165

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6. NATURAL RESOURCES

No Changes since 2012 Plan.

7. TECHNOLOGY

No Changes since 2012 Plan.

8. INDUSTRIAL PARKS

No Changes since 2012 Plan.

9. PLANNING AND ZONING

Bracken County Comprehensive Plan Update is complete and currently available at the County Judge Executive office. The Lewis County Comprehensive Plan Update is completed and available at the Vanceburg Mayor’s Office. The Robertson County Comprehensive Plan Update is completed and available at the County Judge Executive Office

10. INFRASTRUCTURE

Water and Sewer Projects funded by through various Sources of funding from 2012 and through June 2015 City of Brooksville – Water Line Replacement Project Mt. Olivet – Water Tank Replacement Project Maysville CSO – separation of storm water and waste water lines Vanceburg CSO/SSO – separation of storm water and waste water lines Ewing School Sewer – line extension to new school APPENDIX 52 & 53 - Water and Sewer Rankings replaced with 2016 Water/Sewer Rankings

11. EDUCATION

The new facility for the Ewing Elementary School has opened in August for the 2013 School Year. Appendices 54 – 57 updated with 2016 Data from Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics

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12. PUBLIC PROTECTION No Changes.

B. OTHER PLANS AND STRATEGIES Changes and Updates: 1. The Regional Transportation Concept Plan has been updated as of June 2015, and is available for review. 2. The Buffalo Trace Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update is completed, approved by FEMA in 2015, and available for review.

C. LIST OF PAST AND PRESENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Section C. List of Past and Present Economic Development Projects is now Appendix 61. The following is an update of projects currently underway in the region:

APPENDIX 61

STRATEGIC PROJECTS LISTING 2016 - Update from 2012 List

County Project Project total Project Status

Lewis City of Vanceburg - Sidewalk Improvements $250,000 Project Funded Mason City of Maysville - Sidewalk and Depot $795,000 Project Funded

Fleming City of Flemingsburg – Sidewalk Improvements $415,000 Project Funded

All 5 Counties

Homeland Security Grants Awards in 2016 and Administration of 2015 Awarded – Applications for

VFD’s, Law Enforcement, City/County, etc. (estimated application submittals $850,000)

$513,590 Project Funded

Lewis City of Vanceburg Water Tank Renovations $350,000 Project Initiated

Fleming Western Fleming Water District – Replacement of AC Water Line

$2,080,000 Project Initiated

Fleming City of Flemingsburg Self Help CDBG Crestview Trailer water line

$245,000 Project Funded

Lewis Western Lewis Rectorville Water to replace/improve system

$1,766,500.00 Project Funded

Bracken Augusta Regional Sewer Authority - for Planning and Design of a Regional WWTP

$600,000.00 Project Funded

Bracken Augusta Regional Sewer Authority - For Construction of WWTP

$12,397,000.00 Project Initiated

Mason Trail Installation in cooperation with Technical College

$80,000 Project Funded

Fleming City of Flemingsburg LWCF - Park improvements $17,700.00 Project Funded Bracken Bracken County Water for replacement of lines on

KY 19 $348,000.00 Project Funded

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Mason City of Maysville Phase II Sidewalk Project $200,000.00 Project Funded Lewis City of Vanceburg - Sidewalk Phase II $200,000.00 Project Funded All 5

counties CMRS Grants for 911 Improvements – Application

submittals estimated at $440,000 $110,000 Project Funded

Lewis Lewis County Sheriff Office – LEPP Grant for New Vests

$5,280 Project Funded

Fleming Fleming County Sheriff – New Cruisers $72,298 Project Funded Robertson Robertson County Sheriff – New Cruiser $35,593 Project Funded Fleming Wood Chipper for Utility $40,000 Project Initiated

Lewis City of Vanceburg Recycling Grant $105,895.00 Project Funded Fleming City of Flemingsburg Recycling Grant $38,178.00 Project Funded

Lewis City of Vanceburg Brownfield Cleanup for Old Shoe Factory Removal and Redevelopment

$200,000.00 Project Funded

Lewis City of Vanceburg Cleaner Commonwealth Grant for Old shoe Factory Removal and Redevelopment

$60,000 Project Funded

Lewis Lewis County Sanitation District #1 - Improvement of WWTP and line extension

$2,170,000 Project Funded

Fleming City of Flemingsburg - water line replacement in Crestview Subdivision area

$245,000 Project Funded

Lewis City of Vanceburg COPS Hiring Grant $139,086 Project Funded Fleming City of Flemingsburg COPS Hiring $125,008 Project Initiated Fleming Fleming Fiscal Court Park Lake Mtn Preserve

Property Acquisition $100,000 Project Funded

Fleming City of Ewing Depot Improvements $200,000 Project Funded Lewis Lewis County Fiscal Court FEMA Buyout Program $558,000 Project Funded

Fleming Fleming County Fiscal Court FEMA Buyout Program $772,000 Project Funded Bracken Bracken County Fiscal Court – Construction of

Equestrian Trails at Industrial Park $84,500 Project Funded

Bracken Bracken County Fiscal Court – Trailhead Facilities $150,000 Project Funded Mason City of Maysville Water Tank Construction at

Industrial Park $1,958,000 Project Funded

Mason City of Maysville Recreational Trails at Industrial Park

$186,00 Project Initiated

Fleming Fleming County Fiscal Court Recreational Trails at Industrial Park

$243,552 Project Initiated

Lewis Lewis County Fiscal Court Recreational Trails at Industrial Park

$200,000 Project Initiated

All 5 Counties

Crumb Rubber Grants – Applications submitted by City and County governments

$13,865 Project Funded

Lewis Lewis County Fiscal Court Construction of New Shooting Range Phase II

$27,134 Project Funded

Mason City of Maysville Splash Pad for Park $50,000 Project Initiated Fleming City of Flemingsburg Reservoir Improvements to

trails and facilities $150,000 Project Initiated

Lewis Lewis County Fiscal Court Playground Equipment Purchase for Industrial Parkground

$25,000 Project Initiated

Lewis Garrison Quincy Water – New Well $831,000 Project Funded Lewis Lewis County Fiscal Court KBEMS Ambulance

Equipment $7,725 Project Initiated

Lewis, Fleming

Greater Fleming Regional Water New Well Construction

$600,000 Project Initiated

Mason Mason County Fiscal Court EPIC system $5,995 Project Funded Lewis Lewis County Fiscal Court EM grant - CAD upgrade

and generator for 911 $5,607 Project Funded

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Mason City of Maysville CSO Phase III $4,000,000 Project Funded Robertson Robertson County Jailer Van Purchase $50,000 Project Initiated Robertson City of Mt. Olivet - WWTP upgrades $2,069,000 Project Initiated

Lewis Vanceburg Electric Plant Board – WWTP upgrades $754,437 Project Funded

Mason Sewer Line installation to connect Maysville Mason

County Landfill to WWTP for treatment of leachate $2,515,000 Project Funded

C. D. DISASTER MITIGATION

The Buffalo Trace Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update has been submitted and approved by FEMA. The Plan is available for review. The Launch of the Kentucky Agricultural Development Information System (KADIS) website is a new and great resource for economic growth and disaster planning. During times of disaster, agricultural resources can be located easily across the county, region, or state, by searching the online map and data found on the KADIS website. This interactive site can locate necessary resources in other areas of the state that may be crucial to an area hit with disaster. The KADIS website can be found at http://kadisonline.org.

D. IV. ECONOMIC CLUSTER ANALYSIS DISASTER MITIGATION

IV. V. ACTION PLAN

No Changes.

V. VI. STRATEGIC PROJECTS

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

The proposed project will replace a 40+ yr. old Treatment Plant owned by the City of Brooksville, a 35+ yr. old treatment plant owned by the City of Augusta and merge the 2 systems into one Regional System with a new Treatment Plant. The will serve the Bracken County Industrial Park, and the largest employer in the region – Clopay in Augusta, Kentucky. This project is a vital infrastructure project for Bracken County.

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

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

VI. VII. PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1. Number of jobs created

Approximately 260 jobs have been created since the 2012 CEDS.

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2. Number and types of investment

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

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

4. Amount of Private Sector Investment All of the above mentioned private sector funding provided $68,118,400.

5. Changes in the Economic Environment Numerous Economic Tables/Graphs/Data have been updated. See section III updates.