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FY 2018

Project Package

June 2017

The preparation of this document was financially aided through federal grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the

Economic Development Administration

APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION

and

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ADMINISTRATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents Appalachian Regional Commission Strategic Goals and Objectives ____________________________ 1

Area Development Projects/Local Access Roads Criteria ________________________________________ 2

Priority List – Area Development Projects __________________________________________________________ 3

Priority List – Local Access Road Projects __________________________________________________________ 6

Preliminary Project Descriptions ____________________________________________________________________ 7

Electronic Health Records Technicians & Health Information Management _________________ 9

Keyser’s Ridge Water Infrastructure – Phase 2 __________________________________________________ 10

North Branch Sewage Pumping Station Upgrade ________________________________________________ 11

The Maryland Theatre Expansion __________________________________________________________________ 12

Garrett Regional Medical Center Telemedicine __________________________________________________ 13

Water Shortage at Brook Lane Health Services __________________________________________________ 14 Fiber Broadband to New Allegany High School __________________________________________________ 15

Sludge Dewatering Facility - Town of Boonsboro ________________________________________________ 16

Town of Accident Phase 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade ____________________________ 17

Allegany College of MD Hospitality & Culinary Arts Training Enhancement Project ______ 18

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Building Energy Efficiency Improvements _____ 19

Primary Care Expansion _____________________________________________________________________________ 20

Allegany Museum New Facade ______________________________________________________________________ 21

HNDP Down Payment Assistance & Community Outreach _____________________________________ 22

Wildlife Viewing Area ________________________________________________________________________________ 23

Allegany College of MD Automotive Technology Advanced Workforce Development _____ 24

Garrett College Experiential Learning for Partners After School _____________________________ 25

Frostburg Depot to Main Street – Incline Elevator ______________________________________________ 26

America’s Entrepreneurial Schools Designation for Pre-K to 12 ______________________________ 27

Bishop Walsh School Technology Media Center Upgrade ______________________________________ 28

Empowering Students to Achieve through Arts & Entertainment ____________________________ 29

High Definition Video Production Facilities ______________________________________________________ 30

Fortus 3D Production System for Digital Design and Development Laboratory ____________ 31

Development of the Western MD UAV Remote Sensing Center ________________________________ 32

North Branch Industrial Park Access Road Rehabilitation – Phase 2 ________________________ 33

Halfway Boulevard Phase II _________________________________________________________________________ 34

Halfway Boulevard Phase III ________________________________________________________________________ 35

Crayton Boulevard Phase II _________________________________________________________________________ 36

Eastern Boulevard Phase I __________________________________________________________________________ 37

East School Lane ______________________________________________________________________________________ 38

ARC Goals and Objectives FY2016 __________________________________________________________________ 39

FY2018 ARC Funded Projects Summary ___________________________________________________________ 45

ARC STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

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ARC's mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community

capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is a regional economic development agency that represents a partnership of federal, state, and local government. Established by an act of Congress in 1965, ARC is composed of the governors of the 13 Appalachian states and a federal co-chair, who is appointed by the president. Local participation is provided through multi-county local development districts. ARC invests in activities that address the five goals identified in the Commission's strategic plan:

1 Economic Opportunities Invest in entrepreneurial and business development strategies that strengthen Appalachia’s economy.

2 Ready Workforce Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia.

3 Critical Infrastructure Invest in critical infrastructure – especially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems.

4 Natural and Cultural Assets Strengthen Appalachia’s community and economic development potential by leveraging the Region’s natural and cultural heritage assets.

5 Leadership and Community Capacity Build the capacity and skills of current and next-generation leaders and organizations to innovate, collaborate and advance community and economic development. Each year ARC provides funding for several hundred investments in the Appalachian Region, in areas such as business development, education and job training, telecommunications, infrastructure, community development, housing, and transportation. These projects create thousands of new jobs; improve local water and sewer systems; increase school readiness; expand access to health care; assist local communities with strategic planning; and provide technical and managerial assistance to emerging businesses.

AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS/LOCAL ACCESS ROADS CRITERIA

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Area Development Projects Criteria Projects consistent with the 2016 ARC Strategy Statement will be given priority. Some of

these projects include Technology Development, Broadband, Education, Workforce

Training, Energy, Health Care and Traditional Infrastructure.

The project should be able to demonstrate measurable outcomes and/or economic impact.

The project is consistent with the new ARC Goals and Objectives and Strategies when

completing the Preliminary Project Description (PPD).

Matching Funds for projects must be in place and committed at the time of application to

ARC. Documentation of commitment must be submitted along with your Preliminary

Project Description.

References should be made to any plan and/or economic documents that show the project

is part of an overall plan for stimulating economic development.

Local Access Roads Criteria Funds are not to be used for simple resurfacing or overlays of existing roadways or city

streets that could be considered a maintenance issue unless substantial new economic

development (e.g., new jobs created) as part of an economic development plan or new

businesses to move in as a result of the project.

Note that serving (x) number of existing businesses from existing roads is not considered

as economic development unless existing businesses state that their business will be

closed or moved elsewhere if the existing road will not be improved. Or the roadway is

being improved to accommodate new businesses by make existing unoccupied buildings

more attractive for redevelopment purposes. In this case, it is better to have committed

new businesses indicating (x) number of jobs will created.

Applications should include the quantified economic benefit of the road project and the

need for sustaining or attracting businesses.

Support letters from the affected business and industry specifically stating the work is

necessary to create new jobs or retaining businesses.

Must show specific number of jobs created or retained due directly from the project and

how the numbers were compiled.

References should be made to any plan and/or economic documents that show the project

is part of an overall plan for stimulating economic development.

PRIORITY LIST - AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FY18

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AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

PROJECT NAME CO ARC Other Federal Local Private TOTAL

NR Consolidated Technical Assistance

Program (CTA)

Multi $175,000 $0 $175,000 $0 $350,000

1 Hagerstown Community College

Electronic Health Records Technicians &

Health Information Management

Washington $50,000 $0 $60,000 $0 $110,000

2 Keyser’s Ridge Water Infrastructure –

Phase 2

Garrett $344,000 $0 $344,000 $0 $688,000

3

North Branch Sewage Pumping Station

Upgrade

Allegany $400,000 $1,100,000 $0 $0 $1,500,000

4 The Maryland Theatre Expansion Washington $250,000 $0 $0 $250,000 $500,000

5 Garrett Regional Medical Center

Telemedicine

Garrett $100,000 $0 $100,000 $0 $200,000

6 Water Shortage of Brook Lane Health

Services

Washington $200,000 $0 $200,000 $150,000 $550,000

7 Fiber Broadband to New Allegany High

School

Allegany $180,000 $0 $180,000 $0 $360,000

8 Sludge Dewatering Facility - Town of

Boonsboro

Washington $250,000 $0 $250,000 $0 $500,000

9 Town of Accident Phase 2 Wastewater

Treatment Plant Upgrade

Garrett $439,000 $2,566,000 $1,500,000 $0 $4,505,000

10 Allegany College of Maryland Hospitality

and Culinary Arts Training Enhancement

Project

Allegany $30,000 $0 $30,000 $0 $60,000


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11 Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

Building Energy Efficiency Improvements

Washington $250,000 $0 $600,000 $312,282 $1,162,282

12 Mountain Laurel Primary Care Expansion Garrett $100,000 $0 $100,000 $0 $200,000

13 Allegany Museum New Façade Allegany $275,000 $0 $275,000 $0 $550,000

14 Hagerstown Neighborhood Development

Partnership Down Payment Assistance &

Community Outreach

Washington $10,000 $0 $10,000 $0 $20,000

15 Town of Friendsville Wildlife Viewing

Area

Garrett $21,000 $0 $25,000 $0 $46,000

16 Allegany College of Maryland Automotive

Technology Advanced Workforce

Development

Allegany $33,000 $0 $33,000 $0 $66,000

17 Garrett College Experiential Learning for

Partners After School

Garrett $5,531 $0 $5,531 $0 $11,062

18 Frostburg Depot to Main Street – Incline

Elevator

Allegany $325,000 $0 $325,000 $0 $650,000

19 America’s Entrepreneurial Schools

Designation for Pre-K to 12

Garrett $20,000 $0 $0 $20,000 $40,000

20 Bishop Walsh School Technology Media

Center Upgrade

Allegany $25,000 $0 $0 $25,000 $50,000

21 Garrett Lakes Arts Festival Empowering

Students to Achieve through Arts &

Entertainment

Garrett $10,000 $0 $7,000 $3,000 $20,000

22 Frostburg State University High

Definition Video Production Facilities

Allegany $60,000 $0 $60,000 $0 $120,000


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23 Frostburg State University Fortus 3D

Production System for Digital Design and

Development Laboratory

Allegany $60,000 $0 $60,000 $0 $120,000

24 Frostburg State University Development

of the Western MD UAV Remote Sensing

Center

Allegany $50,000 $0 $50,000 $0 $100,000

Total $3,662,531 $3,666,000 $4,389,531 $760,282 $12,478,344

PRIORITY LIST – LOCAL ACCESS ROAD PROJECTS FY18

LOCAL ACCESS ROAD Projects


1 North Branch Industrial Park Access

Road Rehabilitation – Phase 2

Allegany $700,000 $0 $0 $0 $700,000

2 Halfway Boulevard Phase II Washington $1,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000

3 Halfway Boulevard Phase III Washington $1,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000

4 Crayton Boulevard Phase II Washington $1,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000

5 Eastern Boulevard Phase I Washington $1,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000

6 East School Lane Washington $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $100,000

Total

$4,800,000 $0 $0 $0 $4,800,000

PRELIMINARY

PROJECT

DESCRIPTIONS

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Electronic Health Records Technicians & Health Information Management Applicant: Hagerstown Community College County: Washington Contact: Anne Shepard Phone: 240-500-2557 Email: [email protected]

Project Description: Hagerstown Community College (HCC) will implement a new certificate program in Electronic Health Records with a bridge program to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Management. An electronic health records (HER) technician complies, processes, maintains, and reports upon medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirement of the health care system, as well as with the healthcare industry’s numerical coding system. EHR technicians typically need at least a postsecondary certificate to enter the occupation; some may need an associate’s degree. All healthcare providers and other eligible professionals were required to adopt and demonstrate meaningful use of electronic medical records by 2014; the incorporation of electronic medical records has spread worldwide. HCC’s environmental scanning indicates that health systems located with our ARC service region are all expecting a substantial increase in the use of new integrated electronic medicals records as part of more sophisticated health managements systems, and that there will be a need for locally trained personnel for many new jobs in these fields. According to the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, employment is projected to grow 20% in Maryland through 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. EHR technicians work in various healthcare settings; their roles and duties include reviewing patients’ records, organizing and maintaining data for clinical databases, tracking patient outcomes for quality assessment, using classification software to assign clinical codes for reimbursement and data analysis, and electronically recording data for collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and reporting. Equipment, technology and supplies to be purchased for hands-on skill development will include workstations and software to include, but not be limited to, billing software (such as NDCMedisoft, QMSoftware Receivables Management, Siemens Soarian Financials, 3M Encoder, American Medical Association CodeManager), computerized indexing systems, diagnosis-related grouping software, data entry software, document management software (such as Hyland Software OnBase), and record tracking/storage systems (such as SoftMed ChartLocator, Epic Systems, and MEDITECH software). ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 2 – Ready Workforce – Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia. State Objective 2.6: All Appalachian counties will equal or exceed the national average for enrollment in post-secondary education. State Strategy 2.6.4: Development of new career programs in science and engineering.

Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): Proposed Funding Sources: Hagerstown Community College $ 60,000 ARC $ 50,000 Total Cost $110,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Keyser’s Ridge Water Infrastructure – Phase 2 Applicant: Garrett County Board of Commissioners County: Garrett Contact: Alex McCoy Phone: 301-334-1991 Email: [email protected] Project Description: Necessary to make operational the "Keyser's Ridge Water Infrastructure - Phase 1" project, constructing a source water treatment plant this year at the Keyser's Ridge Business Park, a Maryland Priority Funding Area (PFA), is this request for the "Keyser's Ridge Water Infrastructure - Phase 2" project, constructing a water storage tank, to meet supply and pressure needs of existing households and businesses, as well as businesses to be located within the business park. A petition was received from residents and businesses stating, “…the water pressure is not only insufficient, but inconsistent—sometimes leaving us without water or only a trickle for various periods of time.” Currently Keyser's Ridge is dependent upon the "Green Well Supply" of the Town of Grantsville, the only service area identified as having a negative production capacity, as referenced on page 3-38 (file page 96), and also specifically listed under "Immediate Priorities for Water Development" on page 3-41 (file page 99) of the MDE-approved Garrett County Water and Sewerage Master Plan. This second and final phase of the Keyser's Ridge Water Infrastructure will utilize Puzzley Run wells, following years of required stream monitoring, freeing up capacity of the "Green Well Supply" in the Town of Grantsville, alleviating its current negative production capacity. In addition to the Garrett County Water and Sewerage Master Plan, this project aligns with the Garrett County Economic Development Strategic Plan under Goal #1, "Infrastructure and Facilities: Garrett County invests in infrastructure (roads, electricity, telecommunication, water/sewer) and in community, business, and recreational facilities which facilitate sustainable growth," and Objective 7, "Monitor & maintain excellent water quality & quantity throughout the county, as referenced on pages 33 and 46. This project will also meet the goal, objective, and strategy of the Maryland Department of Planning and the Appalachian Regional Commission to "Invest in entrepreneurial and business development strategies that strengthen Appalachia's economy by providing the basic infrastructure to increase the number of marketable industrial sites ." With this project having already been reviewed and ranked sufficiently to receive funding through the Governor-approved FY18 State of Maryland budget, it is anticipated that MDE funding of $344,000 will be awarded to this project subject to legislative approval this month of April. This project is one of several projects recently awarded funding benefiting the KRBP, helping the Board of County Commissioners to achieve "site-ready status" for manufacturing and technology businesses. This project’s proposed outcomes are significant job creation and leveraged private investment within three years of project completion. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy: ARC Investment Goal 1: Economic Opportunities – Invest in entrepreneurial and business development strategies that strengthen Appalachia’s economy State Objective 1.7: Increase the number of marketable industrial sites within all three counties including the conversion and rehabilitation of vacant industrial facilities. State Strategy 1.7.1: Provide the basic infrastructure to new industrial sites and rehabilitate vacant industrial facilities. Proposed Base Agency (Construction Projects Only): MD DHCD Proposed Funding Sources: Local/State $ 344,000 ARC $ 344,000 TOTAL $ 688,000

Preliminary Project Description

Project Name: North Branch Sewage Pumping Station Upgrade

Applicant: Allegany County Commissioners County: Allegany

Contact: David K. Nedved Phone: 301-777-5967

Email: [email protected]

Project Description: The existing pump station does not meet current code. The project consists of upgrading the existing North Branch Pumping Station that was built in 1993. The equipment is aging, the pumps are difficult to access and maintain, and the debris basket on the 16 inch influent pipe is frequently filled and requires manual maintenance. The scope of the improvements includes the following new major components: two dry pit submersible pumps, ductile iron piping, concrete valve box, valves and appurtenances, emergency generator, grinder on the influent 16 inch pipe, Motor Control Center, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), controls and instrumentation, control building heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) and a restroom adjacent to the existing control building. Allegany County has been facing a shortage in jobs for its available workforce since the late 1970s through the mid-1980s when major industries such as PPG, Celanese and Kelly-Springfield all closed. PPG was located in the North Branch Industrial Park. Developing existing and new industrial and business parks has become the primary way to offset these blows to the local economy. The North Branch Industrial Park in particular has helped offset these blows growing from 1,426 employees in 2010 to 2,130 now, a 49% increase. Most of this employment increase was due to an expansion for Hunter Douglas, expanding from 594 employees in 2010 to well over 1,000 employees today. Hunter Douglas employees must utilize the Phase 2 section of PPG Road SE every day. This project will help support the retention and further growth of Allegany County’s second largest employer. Besides Hunter Douglas, the North Branch Industrial Park currently houses some of the county’s other major employers including Berry Plastics, Schroeder Industries, and the FEMA East Coast Logistics Center. The project will help retain current employers as well as provide increased value to the remaining undeveloped properties in the industrial park. The purpose of the project is to retain and create jobs and encourage future development in the North Branch Industrial Park, the busiest business park in Allegany County, by rehabilitating the sewage treatment for the park. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy: ARC Investment Goal 1: Economic Opportunities – Invest in entrepreneurial and business development strategies that strengthen Appalachia’s economy

State Objective 1.7: Increase the number of marketable industrial sites within all three counties including the conversion and rehabilitation of vacant industrial facilities.

State Strategy 1.7.1: Provide the basic infrastructure to new industrial sites and rehabilitate vacant industrial facilities.

Proposed Base Agency (Construction Projects Only): USDA Proposed Funding Sources: Local/State $1,100,000 ARC $ 400,000 TOTAL $1,500,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: The Maryland Theatre Expansion Applicant: The Maryland Theatre Association, Inc. County: Washington Contact: Jessica Green Phone: 301-790-3500 Email: [email protected] Project Description: The Maryland Theatre Association, Inc. is currently in the design phase of a 30,000 square foot expansion which will restore The Theatre to its original footprint prior to the fire which destroyed the front of the building in the 1970's. The expansion will replace a current outdoor courtyard and will consist of 5 floors total in order to transform The Maryland Theatre, the crown jewel of Hagerstown's A&E District into a Performing Arts Complex. The furnishings and equipment requested will facilitate enhanced Backstage accessibility for more notable larger performances and local arts partners, resulting in increased tourism revenue for Washington County. In addition, the furnishings/equipment will be utilized in a multi-functional top floor capable of hosting private seated events such as weddings or business dinners, vendor shows, or a small performance space with audience seating for 300. Moreover,this space will provide practice space during the 175 days annually when the stage is already occupied, as well as serving as daily classroom space with connectivity to the Washington County Public School System's adjacent building . Gallery and display areas for The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and the Convention and Visitors Bureau will provide area visitors with information about other points of interest within the County. The requested equipment and furnishings will also be incorporated into to following planned spaces: a new box office space within The Theatre (current is two doors down), conference room (25 persons), volunteer space (50+ volunteers), locker rooms, VIP viewing area, concessions and merchandise sales areas to support the 1,300 seat Theatre and ADA rest rooms. The Theatre's expansion ties in with a downtown urban improvement plan consisting of projects with the Board of Education, USMH, and local private developers with a focus on the revitalization, increase in foot traffic, visitors, tax base, fostering of jobs in the downtown urban core. $250,000 is being requested to support the purchase of furnishings & security equipment associated with the Theatre's expansion. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 1: Economic Opportunities – Invest in entrepreneurial and business development strategies that strengthen Appalachia’s economy. State Objective 1.4: Stimulate development of the central business districts of the region’s municipalities and support projects, which will enhance the long-term development of the CBD areas. State Strategy 1.4.2: Provide the necessary infrastructure for reuse and/or redirect the use of downtown areas. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): Proposed Funding Sources: Maryland Theatre $ 250,000 ARC $250,000 Total Cost $500,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Garrett Regional Medical Center Telemedicine Applicant: Garrett Regional Medical Center County: Garrett Contact: Kimi-Scott McGreevy Phone: 301-533-4356 Email: [email protected] Project Description: In order to continue to administer state-of-the-art, quality care, GRMC needs to upgrade its antiquated phone system with a new technology-based system that will allow its medical and administrative staff to video conference in real time with professionals from other medical facilities, chiefly West Virginia University Medicine, its formal affiliate. The hospital wishes to purchase a system that will provide each phone in the hospital its own IP address. This will allow medical consultations to take place in real time using the medical professionals' video phone or their PC. The phones provided management and medical staff members will be equipped with video capabilities and will include headsets to allow staff to use either the video phone or their PC. (NOTE: phones in patient rooms and phones used by support personnel will not be video equipped.) Currently, medical and management staff cannot conduct video consults in real time within their offices. Providing real time capability enhances the ability of staff to incorporate advanced medical practices and procedures into individual patient protocols while protecting patient confidentiality. It also allows management staff to participate in meetings in real time at WVU Medicine regarding development and implementation of policies and management decision making practices. Other improvements include support staff at the hospital's main number accessing staff members' calendars to determine if they are in a meeting, out of the building, etc., when screening incoming calls. The new system will allow the hospital's IT staff to track calls via the system's Call Accounting Software. Staff will be able to run reports on individual phone numbers calling into the hospital, tracking the staff receiving the calls and how many calls come in. Outgoing calls from individual hospital numbers can also be tracked and reported. Staff will be able to take their phone to other locations within the hospital while waiting for an important call. Handset phones will work anywhere, but so will traditional phones - with that individual staff member's correct number/IP address - when plugged into any hospital location.

ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy: ARC Investment Goal 2: Ready Workforce – Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia

State Objective 2.1: Continued vitality of health network as a regional medical center

State Strategy 2.1.1: Include the medical community in the development of modern telecommunications network.

Proposed Base Agency (Construction Projects Only): Proposed Funding Sources: GMRC $100,000 ARC $100,000 TOTAL $200,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Water Shortage at Brook Lane Health Services Applicant: Brook Lane County: Washington Contact: R. Lynn Rushing, CEO Phone: 301-733-0331 x1272 Kay E. Hoffman, Director of Development Email: [email protected] Project Description: Brook Lane was established in the mid 1940’s by the Mennonite Central Committee in response to the lack of compassionate mental health services in our country. It took several years to transform a 115 acre civilian public service farm into a psychiatric hospital. Doors were first opened in 1949 to provide long term hospital care for adults. Over the years Brook Lane has evaluated and responded to the needs of our community. Today services include inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs for children, adolescents and adults with mental health challenges. In addition specialized services for children and adolescents include Laurel Hall School and Stone Bridge Transitional Care Home. We are a top fifteen employer in Washington County with over 500 employees. Located just outside of the town of Leitersburg, Brook Lane’s main campus is similar to a small town in providing functionalities for the complex, including water and waste water management systems. Recently this area has been placed on the underground water drought watch list by the Maryland Department of Environment. Not long ago ten nearby homes applied for emergency well permits for new wells as their original wells were dry; one home had to drill 800 feet to reach water. Brook Lane requires about 10,000 gallons of water a day to operate the facility, which includes our 57 bed hospital, school, residential program, administrative offices, maintenance department and outpatient services. On any given weekday 300 people are present on our campus to either work or receive treatment. There are four wells on the property, one was shut down in 2014 because of lack of water, the other three produce water, but have been slowing down in production. Water restrictions have been issued to programs and on days when the water level is extremely low, we use paper products in the dining room to conserve the water usage of the dishwasher. To continue in business we must drill another well that can produce at least 20 gallons a minute. This will give our other wells some rest to recuperate. A well has been located and must go through the rigorous water quality testing to become approved for public use. Once that is completed, a plan will be developed to connect that well to our systems. This may require an upgrade to our pump house, a water tank installation and filtrations system. The budget for this project is over $500,000. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 3: Critical Infrastructure – Invest in critical infrastructure – especially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems. State Objective 3.6: Improve and Develop modern water and wastewater systems. State Strategy 3.6.2: Develop and improve waste systems to ensure that business development and residents have safe and healthy water for consumption. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): MD DHCD Proposed Funding Sources: Brook Lane $200,000 Rotary International $ 50,000 Local $100,000 ARC $200,000 Total Cost $550,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Fiber Broadband to the New Allegany High School Applicant: Board of Education of Allegany County County: Allegany Contact: Nil Grove Phone: 301-759-2070 Email: [email protected] Project Description: This project will provide fiber broadband to the new Allegany High School on Haystack Mountain at the former location of the Sacred Heart / Braddock Hospital system. As the new high school is being built and prior to its opening in August 2018, in order to maintain the high speed Inter and Intranet services offered to the schools in Allegany County, we would request to extend the existing state fiber to this new school. As an expansion to the NTIA/BTOP State Fiber Grant providing increased broadband access leveraging and extending the ARRA Maryland Broadband Grant for both non-profit and public use will ensure Appalachian residents and our students have access to the needed 21st Century skills to compete in a world economy by way of establishing the dependent broadband services expected in today’s market, and help maximize the ARRA “One Maryland Broadband Network” award. Goal: Allegany County Public Schools and the State of Maryland Department of Information Technology for public broadband services will provide the infrastructure to Western Maryland for an increase in the local telecommunications network for educational services. Objective: The proposed broadband fiber network ring will continue to provide a modern communications network that includes voice, data and video resources to Allegany High School. This school has a population of 675 students with a National Student Lunch Program (NSLP) eligibility of 40%. As well, this project will create a ring of fiber service with redundancy to the north-central sections of Allegany County Public Schools. Outputs: The extension of the state fiber will enable Allegany County students to immediately make use of available broadband for their educational curriculum and state assessments required by the State of Maryland all delivered online. Outcomes: The Board of Education will see immediate growth in student online access for the purposes of learning educational content, state required testing and local benchmarks required to become a productive citizen of the 21st Century. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 3: Critical Infrastructure – Invest in critical infrastructure – especially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems. State Objective 3.1: Continue the development of a modern communications network that includes voice, data, and video and provide the native human resources necessary to maintain these networks. State Strategy 3.1.1: Provide the basic infrastructure necessary for the public sector to develop and maintain a communication network. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): Proposed Funding Sources: Allegany County Public Schools $160,000 ARC $160,000 Total Cost $320,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Sludge Dewatering Facility Applicant: Town of Boonsboro County: Washington Contact: Meagan Clark Phone: 301-432-5141 Email: [email protected] Project Description: The Town of Boonsboro operates an enhanced nutrient removal (ENR) Wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) that processes approximately 400,000 gallons of wastewater per day using a sequencing batch reactor (SBR) activated sludge process. As the bacteria multiply and die, the sludge within the SBR increases over time and a waste activated sludge (WAS) pump removes some of the sludge during the settle stage to a digester. Currently 30,000 gallons per week of this thin slurry (0.5-2% solids) of digested liquid sludge is hauled to another plant for thickening and disposal. This method of sludge disposal is very expensive and not energy efficient due to the cost to pump and then haul the slurry. A sludge dewatering facility was planned, but due to budget constraints, was never completed with the original WWTP build out. This project will complete the sludge dewatering facilities to include the building, equipment, and related appurtances. The results will be drastically reduced costs and energy consumption, improved sustainability, and additional emergency storage capacity. With dewatering, the digested sludge will be reduced from 150 cy of thin slurry to 5 cy of wet soil like dewatered bio solids which can be used as fertilizer or landfilled. This facility directly improves the wastewater treatment system to ensure proper disposal, implementing the state strategy.

ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 3: Critical Infrastructure – Invest in critical infrastructure – especially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems. State Objective 3.6: Improve and Develop modern water and wastewater systems. State Strategy 3.6.3: Develop and improve wastewater systems to ensure the proper disposal of waste. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): Boonsboro Municipal Utilities Commission/MD DHCD Proposed Funding Sources: Town of Boonsboro $250,000 ARC $250,000 Total Cost $500,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Town of Accident Phase 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

Applicant: Mayor & Town Council of Town of Accident County: Garrett

Contact: Robin Douglas, Garrett County Municipal Circuit Rider Phone: 301-707-0309

Email: [email protected]

Project Description: The Mayor &Town Council of the Town of Accident, Maryland has a "Town of Accident Phase 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade" project that encompasses the reconstruction of the current wastewater treatment plant in the Town of Accident. Phase 1 was completed for the rehabilitation of wastewater collection lines to reduce the Infiltration and Inflow (I&I) . This current project (phase 2) is urgent in that the current wastewater treatment plant has been under a Complaint and Consent Order by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) since 2002 for exceeding discharge permit limits. The discharge limits have increased two times since that Order. Since that time, the town has attempted to complete this project and lift the consent order. Currently there is a sizable existing USDA loan on the system. At the present time, there is a loan commitment of $770,000 and a grant commitment of $996,000 totaling $1.766 million from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD). Also committed towards the project is an additional grant of $1.5 million from MDE's Enhanced Nutrient Reduction (ENR)/Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) programs funded by the Maryland Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund (BRF). The Town of Accident is anticipating being awarded $800,000 from the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. In addition to this project meeting goals of the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Maryland Department of Planning, with its state strategy to develop and improve wastewater systems to ensure the proper disposal of waste, the Town of Accident's Community Legacy Strategic Plan references this sewer project on page 15 stating, "The community’s largest current public works project is the upgrade of the sewer system," as well as on page 16, listing its "sewer system" as a weakness. Page 5 of its Comprehensive Plan references this project, as well, stating, "Rehabilitation of the system is underway as is expected to bring the plant into accepted parameters of its treatment capacity. While some I&I will inevitably remain in the system, repairs are anticipated to reduce I&I by 83%," and "Garrett County and the Town of Accident are working together to secure funding to increase WWTP capacity." Completion of this project will meet a critical objective of the Town's current Strategic Plan and its Comprehensive Plan. The outcomes to the completion of this project include lifting of the consent order by MDE, enhanced and expanded wastewater treatment capabilities and capacity to the town's 134 households and businesses. The project design would provide state-of-the-art wastewater treatment for decades to come. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy: ARC Investment Goal 3: Critical Infrastructure – Invest in critical infrastructure-especially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems. State Objective 3.6: Improve and develop modern water and wastewater systems. State Strategy 3.6.3: Develop and improve wastewater systems to ensure the proper disposal of waste. Proposed Base Agency (Construction Projects Only): USDA Proposed Funding Sources: USDA $1,766,000 CDBG $ 800,000 MDE $1,500,000 ARC $ 439,000 TOTAL $4,505,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Allegany College of Maryland Hospitality and Culinary Arts Training Enhancement Project Applicant: Allegany College of Maryland County: Allegany Contact: David Jones Phone: 301-784-5350 Email: [email protected] Project Description: The Culinary Arts curriculum is planned to meet the increasing employment needs for trained chefs and culinary experts. Successful completion of the program will qualify a person to be employed as a cook, sous chef, executive chef, culinary educator, kitchen manager, and food sales representative. Program specific courses include a practicum component that will provide valuable hands-on experience in all aspects of restaurant management. The Hospitality Management curriculum prepares individuals to seek employment in a variety of hospitality and recreation businesses. Successful completion of the degree program will qualify a person to be employed in hotels, restaurants, resorts, and other businesses that provide lodging, recreation, and/or food service. Students choosing the Hotel and Restaurant Management Area of Concentration will take courses that are intended to provide them with the skill set to enable them to function as first-line managers. Program specific courses include a practicum component that will provide valuable hands-on experience in all aspects of the program. Students in both programs have the opportunity to operate and manage a College-owned restaurant in the Gateway Center building in downtown Cumberland. There are two critical infrastructure needs that must be met to ensure that the program remains viable and continues to serve the workforce needs, including a new walk-in cooler/freezer and adequate, and safe dining room seating.

Walk-In Cooler/Freezer: The current walk-in cooler/freezer is near the end of life. Without replacement, the program will not be able to operate and the program will not be able to train current and future students. Blast Chiller: This instructional and safety item will allow students to quickly move food through the temperature danger zone for food safety and it is a highly-recommended from food sanitarians and food safety experts) piece of equipment. It will further prepare students for the workplace. Dining Room Seating: The current seating was 15 years old when donated in 2000. These seats are becoming unsafe and they do not provide the educational and training environment needed by our students to meet the needs of the workforce.

ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 2: Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia State Objective 2.5: The percentage of Appalachian workers receiving advanced skills training will exceed the national average. State Strategy: 2.5.4: Work with local businesses to develop programs that will encourage workers to take advantage of post-secondary education programs. Proposed Base Agency: United States Dept. of Education Proposed Funding Sources and Amounts: Allegany College of Maryland $30,000 ARC $30,000 Total Cost $60,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Building Energy Efficiency Improvements Applicant: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts County: Washington Contact: Rebecca Massie Lane Phone: 301-739-5727 Email: [email protected] Project Description: The WCMFA is a valuable regional cultural institution. It is an integral part & focal point of Hagerstown's Olmsted style urban City Park. Over the past five fiscal years (2012-2016), the 31,150 square foot Museum has averaged 43,401 visitors a year and the annual local economic impact is approximately $4,000,000 .00 (according to local & state tourism industry.) Most counties in the WCMFA's 4-state region are within the Appalachian Regional Commission. Celebrating its 85th anniversary, the WC MFA has provided a vibrant place for the presentation & exploration of art for the benefit of a diverse public. Hagerstown native Anna Brugh Singer & her husband William H. Singer, Jr., established the WCMFA in 1931 in partnership with Washington County & the City of Hagerstown . Admission is FREE & the museum provides an active program of public art education. A collection of 6500 works , the WCMFA has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1976. WCMFA requests assistance from ARC in the amount of $250,000 .00 for a crucial infrastructure project, one that will dramatically improve its energy efficiency & ability to meet art museum standards. WCMFA Trustees as stewards of the building, collections, & finances, engaged an Energy & Systems Audit in 2015 . The Audit Report became the basis for prioritizing & budgeting for energy efficiency cost improvements, maintenance & equipment replacement savings, improved conditions for the public, and care & preservation of its magnificent art collections. The audit was followed by a detailed plan and cost estimate to replace the HVAC system to comply with ASHRAE Chapter 23. Current systems are aging, failing, and provide inadequate museum climate controls. Problems include HVAC outages in galleries, art storage, & public areas, lack of redundancy, and the threat this poses to collections care. One of only 4 accredited art museums in Maryland and the only one serving 15 counties in the 4-state region, WCMFA's national accreditation rests upon its ability to meet Best Practices, including climate control. Cost-effective energy & air/humidity controls are 24/7, 365 mission-critical factors for the Museum. Independent subject matter experts report that WCMFA can go from a whole-building heating efficiency of 68% to 90%; electric use is expected to decrease by 54% and natural gas by 20% as a result of the HVAC upgrade. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 4: Natural and Cultural Assets – Strengthen Appalachia’s community and economic

development potential by leveraging the Region’s natural and cultural heritage assets.

State Objective 4.1: Increase employment and sales in the travel and heritage tourism industry, particularly in

the areas of outdoor recreation, convention attractions, and historical interest.

State Strategy 4.1.2: Support the development of heritage tourism products linked to state and national byway

and heritage area efforts.

Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only):

Proposed Funding Sources:

Local/Private Funds $ 412,282

MD Energy Administration $ 500,000

ARC $ 250,000

Total Cost $1,162,282

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Primary Care Expansion Applicant: WMHC Corp dba Mountain Laurel Medical County: Garrett Contact: Charles Wilt, CEO Phone: 301-533-3300 Email: [email protected] Project Description: Established in 2006, Mountain Laurel Medical Center (MLMC), also known as Western Maryland Health Care Corp , is a small HRSA funded Federally Qualified Health Center located in the town of Oakland in Garrett County Maryland. In response to community request and need, MLMC opened a second delivery site in Grantsville, Maryland, in December 2014. Both locations of Mountain Laurel are recognized as a National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Mountain Laurel offers a sliding fee scale to patients under 200% of FPL which is clearly displayed for all patients. Mountain Laurel provider staff consists of five physicians including a full time physician who also serves as the Chief Medical Officer, two full time physicians and a part time physician, and a part time contracted physician. In addition the provider staff consists of two nurse practitioners, two physician assistants, two licensed clinical social workers, one contracted dentist, and three contracted psychiatrists for telemedicine. Mountain Laurel offers expanded office hours in both locations beginning at 7:30 each morning Monday through Friday to increase access. In addition Mountain Laurel offers evening hours to 7:00 PM in both locations. Mountain Laurel provides after-hours call coverage 24 hours per day allowing patients to access a provider directly. Mountain Laurel intends to submit a proposal addressing the category of “Ready Workforce" to increase the education, knowledge, skills and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia. Mountain Laurel will serve the community through the development of a modern telecommunications network. MLMC will be requesting $312,283.11 in equipment to support the expansion of primary and integrated behavioral services in their existing Oakland location. A financial match has been retained by MLMC in the same amount to demonstrate the organization's commitment to this project. MLMC will begin a project to expand their existing building located at 1027 Memorial Drive in Oakland, Maryland in 2017. The additional floor space will allow MLMC to recruit additional providers and support staff to carry out direct primary care and integrated behavioral health services on-site and through telemedicine. MLMC is currently utilizing its existing square footage at full capacity. Increasing access to primary care through the recruitment of 2.0 provider FTEs will also increase access to our other established programs: integrated behavioral health services, dental services, and chronic care services. MLMC proposes that this funding opportunity will support the equipment costs for startup of this expansion project. As a Community Health Center, Mountain Laurel is prepared to address the needs of all area residents whether insured, newly insured, or uninsured. Practicing under the PCMH model of care since 2011, MLMC recognizes the need and importance of incorporating chronic care within the patient centered care model, specifically targeting those uninsured individuals in the community with multiple chronic diseases and behavioral health conditions. MLMC will offer fully integrated chronic care services including but not limited to Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care Management, Diabetic Self-Management Education and TelePsychiatry. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 2: Ready Workforce – Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia. State Objective 2.1: Continued viability of health network as a regional medical center State Strategy 2.1.1: Include the medical community in the development of modern telecommunications network. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): Proposed Funding Sources: MLMC $100,000 ARC $100,000 Total Cost $200,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Allegany Museum New Facade Applicant: Allegany Museum County: Allegany Contact: Vic Rezendes Phone: 301-722-2111 Email: [email protected] Project Description: We are on the cusp of completing our total transformation of the Allegany Museum into a National Class Museum and becoming a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate. Construction is underway on a number of long planned projects and new exciting exhibits will soon be installed. Just one additional piece of the puzzle is missing—namely creating a new façade in the rear in our building to make it our new grand entrance to better capture tourist traveling on Interstate 68. The Allegany Museum has become an important catalyst in the revitalization of downtown Cumberland because it serves as the critical link between Canal Place, the Western Maryland Railroad, and the Downtown Cumberland Business District. Our visitation numbers have significantly increased each year with 60 percent of our visitors coming from out of town. Unfortunately, most of these visitors enter the museum from the rear entrance--a former loading dock entrance--because of its proximity to Canal Place and the Western Maryland Railroad Station. It is what travelers on Interstate 68 see from the highway. According to State Highway data, approximately 50,000 vehicles pass by Cumberland on Interstate 68 daily—that equates to about 18 million vehicles per year. Getting a small fraction of the interstate traffic to stop in Cumberland would have a major economic impact in our area. The Allegany Museum is the key featured building in Cumberland when viewed from passing vehicles on Interstate 68. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 4: Natural and Cultural Assets – Strengthen Appalachia’s community and economic development potential by leveraging the Region’s natural and cultural heritage assets. State Objective 4.1: Increase employment and sales in the travel and heritage tourism industry, particularly in the areas of outdoor recreation, convention attractions, and historical interest. State Strategy 4.1.2: Support the development of heritage tourism products linked to state and national byway and heritage area efforts. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): USDA

Proposed Funding Sources: Previously Awarded Maryland Bond Bills $275,000 ARC $275,000 Total Cost $550,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: HNDP Down Payment Assistance and Community Outreach Applicant: Hagerstown Neighborhood Dev. Ptr. Inc. County: Washington Contact: Morgan Plummer Phone: 301-797-0900 Email: [email protected] Project Description: Hagerstown Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc., the Hagerstown Home Store, provides potential home owners with workshops and counseling to become better informed of the home buying process as well as providing down payment assistance to extremely low to low-moderate income persons. Through our program home buyers become eligible for the State of Maryland’s mortgage programs, FHA, VA and other loan products designed for this target population. The organization is a HUD-certified counseling agency. HUD-certified to provide down payment and closing cost assistance and the only local housing counseling agency to have adopted the National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education, assuring that participants in our program receive qualified, non-biased assistance and education. HNDP provides free counseling in the following areas: pre-purchase housing, post-purchase housing, credit, foreclosure, budget and delinquency. Also provided is first time home buyer workshops, fair housing education, and landlord/tenant information and referrals for the benefit of the citizens of Washington County, Maryland. HNDP is requesting $10,000 to provide further down payment assistance and expand community outreach and education to increase homeownershp in the City of Hagerstown and Washington County. With this grant HNDP can expand its efforts to increase the degree of homeownership affordable by low and moderate-income residents. Currently, our First Time Home Buyer Workshops are full weeks in advance. With additional funds of $4,000 we can increase our workshops each month to accommodate more clients and expedite the home buying process as well as expand our reach within the community to offer our free services. The same applies with our down payment assistance, there is more demand than we can meet. With an additional $6,000 in funds we can help more families become first time home buyers by offering down payment and closing cost assistance. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 3: Critical Infrastructure – Invest in critical infrastructure-especially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems. State Objective 3.2: Increase the supply, choice, and condition of Appalachian Maryland’s housing stock in order to meet the housing demands of current and future residents; thereby making the area more attractive to retention, expansion, and recruitment of business and industry. State Strategy 3.2.2: Increase the degree of homeownership affordable by low and moderate-income residents. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): Proposed Funding Sources: HNDP $10,000 ARC $10,000 Total Cost $20,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Wildlife Viewing Area Applicant: Mayor and Town Council of Friendsville County: Garrett Contact: Peggy Jamison, Garrett County Circuit Rider Phone: 301-334-9431 Email: [email protected] Project Description: The project proposes the construction of a platform on the Kendall Trail in Friendsville. The proposed location is property owned by the MD State Highway Administration adjacent to the Wild and Scenic Corridor. The proposed viewing platform would look out on a pond/wetland area that is a rich habitat for a variety of species. The species include wood ducks, pileated woodpeckers, muskrats, turtles, snakes, hawks and a wide variety of seasonal and resident song birds and waterfowl. This attraction would create a nice amenity to the Kendall Trail that will be easily accessible to seniors and families with small children . It will create a nice space for persons to birdwatch and learn about wetlands and native plants and animals via several interpretive panels. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy

ARC Investment Goal 4: Natural and Cultural Assets – Strengthen Appalachia’s community and economic

development potential by leveraging the Region’s natural and cultural heritage assets

State Objective 4.1: Increase employment and sales in travel and heritage tourism industry, particularly in the

areas of outdoor recreation, convention attractions, and historical interest

State Strategy 4.1.2: Support the development of heritage tourism products linked to state and national byway

and heritage area efforts.



Town of Friendsville $ 2,000

SHA Recreational Trails Program $23,000

ARC $21,000

Total Cost $46,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Allegany College of Maryland Automotive Technology Advanced Workforce Development Applicant: Allegany College of Maryland County: Allegany Contact: David Jones Phone: 301-784-5350 Email: [email protected] Project Description: During the past seven years, there have been vast changes in the automotive industry. One of the most pressing needs today is that of a well-trained technician in the use of emerging automotive technology. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow 9 percent from 2012 to 2022. It further states that as the number of vehicles in use continues to rise, more entry-level service technicians will be needed and that the increasing lifespan of late-model cars and light trucks will further increase demand for qualified workers. It concludes by saying that jobseekers who have completed formal postsecondary training programs, especially candidates with training in advanced automotive technology, should enjoy the best job prospects. The need for hands-on experience is critical in automotive technology. The items requested will provide students with the required hands-on experience to be prepared for the changing workplace. This equipment will also assist with further certification required of the marketplace as well as job placement. The items requested follow: A. Rottler Boring Machine F9A - The FA machines are the industry standard worldwide for boring bars. Designed for all automotive blocks up to big block V8's and small diesel blocks, the F9A will produce accurate bores for a lifetime. The F9A boring bar is the fastest, most powerful boring machine available to the jobber shop. The simple setup and manual push button controls make this a very user-friendly and economical machine to operate. B. Rottler Valve Facing Machine VR 10 - The VR10 sets new standards in speed and accuracy for Performance Racing and Remanufacturing cylinder head work. Valve face is machined concentric to the valve stem for improved sealing, better heat transfer and reduces mechanical stresses on valves. The item will replace an antiquated, unserviceable item that the program currently owns. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation stresses the use of this type of equipment for hands-on learning as well as local Program Advisory Committee based on the needs of the local automotive industry. This project would allow students to gain expanded diagnostic abilities due to diagnostic routines. Allegany College of Maryland’s automotive technology workforce training project would allow for the development of an expanded recruitment program, attracting students on the local regional level and supplying trained technicians for the expanding local and national employment market. In addition, the acquisition of this equipment would bolster the economic outlook of the area by providing training to workers to meet the existing workforce needs as well as training to workers to retain employment and increase job retention. It is expected that approximately 40 students and 15 businesses would directly benefit from this project every two years. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 2: Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia State Objective 2.5: The percentage of Appalachian workers receiving advanced skills training will exceed the national average. State Strategy: 2.5.4: Work with local businesses to develop programs that will encourage workers to take advantage of post-secondary education programs. Proposed Base Agency: United States Dept. of Education Proposed Funding Sources and Amounts: Allegany College of Maryland $33,000 ARC $33,000 Total Cost $66,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Experiential Learning for Partners After School Applicant: Garrett College County: Garrett Contact: Mike Logsdon Phone: 301-387-3333 Email: [email protected] Project Description: The Adventure Sports Institute of Garrett College has entered into a partnerships with the Garrett County Health Department, Garrett County Public Schools, and Garrett County Community Action Committee, Inc., to create an after school environment for academic success and wellness to students in Grades 3 through 8 participating in its Partners After School (PAS) programs. The PAS includes activities for homework assistance, service learning opportunities, mentoring, health improvement messages, snacks, and field trips, to include recreational opportunities focused on experiential learning, environmental stewardship, and community service. The PAS also improves student family involvement and academic performance, and reduces the risk of the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD), all contributing towards improving access to post-secondary education and economic prosperity. The PAS project and its association with Garrett College's Adventuresports Institute will engage 75 students per year for three years totaling 225 student engagements. The Adventuresports Institute of Garrett College specifically has the need to purchase properly sized equipment, including youth bicycles and GPS/geocaching units to utilize guided biking,hiking,team building,geocaching and natural history learning activities; youth sized personal flotation devices (PFD'S) to expand safe and proper boating practices; and for equipment that allows us to convey a sense of community service by practicing good environmental stewardship. Statistics have shown that the benefits of physical exercise through outdoor recreation promote better health for youth that promote happier moods, better sleep quality, improved concentration and creativity, reduce stress and anxiety, and maintain mental fitness. (Sources: American Psychological Association www.apa.org/helpcenter/exercise-stress.aspx) ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 2: Ready Workforce – Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia State Objective 2.4: Appalachian high school students will have access to both school-to-work and postsecondary education compatible with real-world needs, technology applications, and academic preparation State Strategy 2.4.2: Work to create programs directed toward postsecondary access and success Proposed Base Agency (Construction Projects Only): Proposed Funding Sources: Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority/LMB $ 4,531 Adventuresports Institute Garrett College $ 1,000 ARC $ 5,531 TOTAL $11,062

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Frostburg Depot to Main Street – Incline Elevator Applicant: City of Frostburg County: Allegany Contact: Elizabeth Stahlman Phone: 301-689-6000 x 105 Email: [email protected] Project Description: The City of Frostburg is a Trail Town along the Great Allegheny Passage and is also the terminus destination of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. These two amenities are anticipated to bring over 50,000 tourists to the City of Frostburg in 2017. Frostburg’s Central Business District is located on Main Street, and consists of many successful locally-owned retail shops, restaurants and bars. Although Frostburg is not primarily a “tourist town”, the revenue generated by local businesses from tourism activities is a significant part of their success. A challenge in accommodating the tourists in Frostburg is the elevation difference between the Frostburg Depot and Main Street. Currently, there is a staircase and a sidewalk that visitors can use to climb an elevation of over 100 feet in less than 600 feet distance. Neither of these options are handicap accessible nor are they practical for visitors that are not physically fit. The proposed project is to construct an outdoor inclined elevator that would be ADA accessible. It would connect the Depot to Main Street via a system 600 feet in length and would be designed to accommodate 6 to 8 passengers at a time. This system would be run by the elevator passengers and therefore would not require staffing. It would be available for use during daylight hours and during the evening for special events. This would overcome the elevation barrier and make it possible for many more visitors to patronize the buildings on Main Street, and the “ride” itself would be an attraction in the City. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy

ARC Investment Goal 1: Economic Opportunities- Invest in entrepreneurial and business development

strategies that strengthen Appalachia’s economy

State Objective 1.4: Stimulate development of the central business districts of the region’s municipalities and

support projects, which will enhance the long-term development of the CBD areas.

State Strategy 1.4.2: Provide the necessary infrastructure for reuse and/or redirect the use of downtown areas.

Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): MD DHCD


City of Frostburg $325,000

ARC $325,000

Total Cost $650,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: America's Entrepreneurial Schools Designation for Pre-K to 12 Applicant: The Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education County: Garrett Contact: Toi Elizabeth Hershman, M.Ed Phone: 301-616-8727 Email: [email protected] Project Description: Communities recognize entrepreneurship development as a critical component of a robust economic development strategy. The goal of this project is to build a strong entrepreneurial culture in PK-12 schools exposing every student to entrepreneurial mindsets and opportunities while, simultaneously, helping them become aware of the entrepreneurial career pathways available. The program accomplishes two things – cultivation of 21st century mindsets about work and entrepreneurship that allow students to realize non-traditional types of careers; and creation of a workforce pipeline comprised of young people who are flexible, adaptable and able to think and work in global, innovative ways, even in Rural Maryland. The “every student, every year” concept will provide communities and their school districts with the tools and incentives needed to actively contribute to a culture of entrepreneurship. The program is comprised of three components: Information Resources: Identification and aggregation of existing, successful best practice entrepreneurship education programs on an easy to use online platform. Such a platform is not currently available for use by educators or community leaders. Technical Assistance and Community Support: Support for local communities and schools to start or expand entrepreneurship education programming. The involvement of local leaders – from the private sector, local elected officials, and local community colleges – will be essential to this effort. Incentives for Action: Providing both a recognition award and a financial incentive for communities to pursue this strategy. In addition to a modest financial incentive, participating schools will receive a designation as America’s Entrepreneurial Schools. Two years ago, the America’s Entrepreneurial Schools designation began in distressed ARC counties in West Virginia. This pilot program demonstrated such great success, that the expansion of the designation program will increase the number of educators and students exposed to entrepreneurial skills within two Rural counties in Maryland, Garrett and Allegany, creating a greater pool of young entrepreneurs in the state’s rural areas. This proven program model provides outreach efforts and entrepreneurial resources to participating schools, including training, professional development, and enrichment activities to increase students’ skills, knowledge, and interest in entrepreneurial careers and mindsets. Students in the early grades are the most creative and innovative thinkers in the K-12 system. Middle school students are just beginning to plot a career path. High school students are capable of taking their first entrepreneurial steps. It is at the PK-12 level that entrepreneurship education should be delivered to every student. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 2: Ready Workforce – Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia. State Objective 2.5: The percentage of Appalachian workers receiving advanced skills training will equal or exceed the national average. State Strategy 2.5.2: Development of new educational programs that will lead to the development of the new skills necessary in the 21st century. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): Proposed Funding Sources: Private Foundation Grant Match $20,000 ARC $20,000 Total Cost $40,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Bishop Walsh Technology Media Center Upgrade Applicant: Bishop Walsh School County: Allegany Contact: Wendy Herker Phone: 301-724-5360 x107 Email: [email protected] Project Description: Bishop Walsh School is officially changing our old library into a multi-media center to include a STEM, robotics, technology multi-use space. We must continue this project to keep current with technology and educational standards. Our STEM education begins early and continues until our students are prepared for their post-secondary education. It is important in our community to have an option for a child’s education. Bishop Walsh School is important to our area’s economic health because we offer an alternative curriculum that parents and students may be seeking when it comes to education. Bishop Walsh School is seeking to gain a STEM certification in order to further our programs, ultimately enabling our students to attain the skills that will allow them to remain in our area, attend our post-secondary schools, and stay in Allegany County throughout their careers. Goal: The goal of our project is to ready our students for the real world applications that they will face upon their graduation here at Bishop Walsh, creating a “Ready Workforce” in Allegany County. Successful graduation and post-secondary graduation will allow them access to 21st century job opportunities. All students must have a technology education that will allow them to be successful in a 21st century career. The only way to achieve this goal is by supplementing their curriculum with the best technology, updated application processes, hardware, and software available. The goal is to encourage each child by offering an environment of study where they are aided by the latest technology via ViewSonic interactive boards, robotics equipment, 3-D printers, and highly qualified teachers to help them master this curriculum. Objective: The project objective is to get students engaged and motivated to succeed in the technology fields throughout their school careers. Their success will then be evidenced in their ability to seek and retain 21st century positions. Successful well-trained students will then seek to use their careers to further future economic growth in our area. This program will include new technology, robotic workspace stations, resurfacing the floors, a Physical Activity Space, research workstations, and all software licensing and warranties. It also includes installation and maintenance by our off campus technology company, Advantage Computers. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 2: Ready Workforce – Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia. State Objective 2.4: Appalachian high school students will have access to both school-to-work and postsecondary education compatible with real-world needs, technology applications, and academic preparation. State Strategy 2.4.2: Work to create programs directed to postsecondary access and success. Proposed Base Agency (Construction Projects Only): Proposed Funding Sources and Amounts: Bishop Walsh School $25,000 ARC $25,000 Total Cost $50,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Empowering Students to Achieve through Arts & Entertainment Applicant: Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF) County: Garrett Contact: Mary Callis, Executive Director Phone: 301-387-3082 Email: [email protected] Project Description: The Program and the Education Committees of the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF) work with the Garrett County Board of Education and Arts Educators to bring performances to Garrett County that will enhance the Maryland State Fine Arts Curricula. The performances are held at Garrett College in cooperation of the college. The President of Garrett College and GLAF work closely together to bring higher education goals into the sights of secondary education students in Garrett County through these arts presentations. This experience also help students view the arts as a possible career. In addition to bringing higher education into the students sights as a possibility for a future in Arts, the project will assist Garrett County municipalities in their efforts to encourage the reuse of their downtown areas, both stimulating smart growth and neighborhood conservation, while encouraging youth to pursue careers in arts industry and establishing themselves as entrepreneurs in Garrett County's central business districts. The Town of Grantsville in Garrett County, Maryland recently achieved a designation for an Arts & Entertainment District. The Town of Oakland in Garrett County, Maryland is currently working to achieve a designation for an Arts & Entertainment District. GLAF, through its Executive Director, has worked with the Maryland State Department of Education Fine Arts Advisory Panel to understand the depth and breadth of the importance of arts education in Maryland's public school curriculum. GLAF, as a partner, with local school management has created this project to enhance and fill gaps in the school arts programming. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 2: Ready Workforce – Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents

to work and succeed in Appalachia.

State Objective 2.4: Appalachian high school students will have access to both school-to-postsecondary

education compatible with real-world needs, technology applications, and academic preparation.

State Strategy 2.4.2: Work to create programs directed toward postsecondary access and success.


Proposed Funding Sources: MD State Arts Council $ 7,000 GLAF $ 3,000 ARC $10,000 Total Cost $20,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: High-Definition Video Production Facilities Applicant: Department of Communications County: Allegany Frostburg State University Phone: 301-687-4146 Contact: Dr. John Lombardi Email: [email protected]

Project Description: This project will consist of acquisition and training on high-definition video field production equipment. While the FSU television studio is state of the art, we unfortunately are using antiquated equipment to do important video production in the field. The acquisition of new high-definition field production equipment will allow faculty and students to partner with area non-profits, for-profits, and governmental agencies in the creation of state of the art promotional and informational materials. The need for well-trained video producers is growing and Western Maryland must be prepared to embrace and excel in this environment. The Mass Communication program at Frostburg State University has the expertise to lead the way. With the appropriate resources, FSU can train current and future students as well as regional employees. According to the latest U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Quarterly, video production and related fields, including public relations and marketing, are expected to grow at a 9% to 19% rate over the next 10 years. This growth will stem from increased demand for newer, high technology industrial products in broadcasting, entertainment, corporate communication, and other industries. Radio stations, non-profit organizations, hospitals, public safety departments, and small and large businesses alike, will use high quality video content to deliver messages, promote products and services, and communicate with internal and external stake holders. Much of this continent is produced in the field and outside of a studio environment. In order to place FSU students in a position in which they enter the workforce with a strong competitive edge new and additional high-definition field equipment is needed. Additionally, with appropriate resources, the Mass Communication program can offer training to local/regional employees on the use of high-definition video production equipment. Funds, therefore, are being requested for three specific outcomes:

1. To acquire (1) 3-camera high-definition field package to allow for C-SPAN-like remote productions 2. To acquire (5) high-definition professional-grade video camera rigs for the production of “single-

camera” content such as promotional and informational videos 3. To establish and implement a training program for local/regional employees

ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 1: Economic Opportunities-Invest in entrepreneurial and business development strategies that strengthen Appalachia’s economy. State Objective 1.1: Simulate growth of the region’s businesses through development of technology resources. State Strategy 1.1.1: Develop educational programs that support new technology development in the region. Proposed Base Agency (Construction Projects Only): ARC Proposed Funding Sources and Amounts: Frostburg State University $ 60,000 ARC $ 60,000 Total Cost $120,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Fortus 3D Production System for Digital Design, Development Laboratory Applicant: Frostburg State University County: Allegany Contact: Eric Moore Phone: 301-687-4500 Project Description: The addition of a new Fortus Production System 3D printer, capable of the MakerBot flexibility and compatibility, dimension optimization, and broad range of print media, will allow Physics and Engineering and FSU to solidify the Digital Design and Development Laboratory. This 3D System provides versatility and capability to turn CAD files into real parts. These parts are tough enough to be used as advanced conceptual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing tools and production parts. Engineers can produce a wide variety of products just by loading different files and materials. No traditional machining process can do that. And no other additive manufacturing system delivers the same advanced performance and production-grade parts as a Fortus 3D Production System. With the addition of this 3D production system, current curriculum will be enhanced and expanded to match industry standards. Additionally, the department will reach out to K-12 and regional industry to provide sophisticated trainings, services and expertise. The Digital Design and Development Laboratory will have the potential to impact students and regional industries at all levels and create a conduit for residents to develop the workforce skills necessary for them to compete for careers in technology industries. Improvements in the capabilities and affordability of 3D printers continues to make the design and testing of products in industry a much more affordable option for engineers. Models that are 3D printed and machined provide fast, tangible prototypes that complement designs and simulations derived from virtual CAD environments. The Physics and Engineering Department at FSU is uniquely positioned to strengthen the capacity of Appalachian residents, particularly those in Western Maryland, to gain the specialized knowledge and training necessary to meet demand for high-end 3D printing in a variety of sectors, from small businesses to commercial manufacturing facilities. A Digital Design and Development Laboratory will prepare new engineers to learn the latest technology in 3D production printing to enter the workforce with enhanced skills. The facility has the potential to create opportunities for prototype fabrication for local companies, training support for start-up companies wishing to relocate in the western Maryland region, and outreach workshops for middle/high school students and teachers. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 2: Ready Workforce – Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia. State Objective 2.5: The percentage of Appalachian workers receiving advanced skills training will equal or exceed the national average. State Strategy 2.5.2: Development of new educational programs that will lead to the development of the new skills necessary in the 21st century. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): Proposed Funding Sources: Frostburg State University $ 60,000 ARC $ 60,000 Total Cost $120,000

Preliminary Project Description Project Name: Development of the Western Maryland UAV Remote Sensing Center Applicant: Frostburg State University County: Allegany Contact: Matthew Ramspott Phone: 301-687-4412 Project Description: Frostburg State University is requesting funds to establish a UAV Remote Sensing Center (UAV RSC) to train students in all aspects of UAV remote sensing operations and best practices for UAV-based data production. These aspects include flight operations, maintenance and repair of UAVs, data acquisition and storage, digital image processing, coordination with ground-based observations and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to allow imagery geo-location and integration with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The UAV RSC will support the integration of UAV technology into existing Geography courses as well as providing the focus for new specialized courses that are under development. These new courses and the UAV RSC will contribute to FSU’s mission with respect to experiential learning and STEM education. Once established, the UAV RSC will serve the training needs of ~20 students annually. The UAV RSC will also provide educational experiences for K-12 students through outreach to schools in Western Maryland and the surrounding region. This project offers potential for collaboration with The Department of Engineering at FSU. Practical problems associated with airframe maintenance and testing could be incorporated into student capstone projects. Additionally, the data produced from UAV surveys could be used as a source for projects associated with 3D printing technology. The changing regulatory environment in the US with respect to commercial/professional use of the National Airspace for UAV operations has recently opened up opportunities for developing the potential of UAV remote sensing. To assure best practices in UAV operations, the proposed project builds on an existing collaboration with the University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site. The UMD UAS Test Site possesses both the technical and regulatory expertise to facilitate the development of operations for the proposed UAV RSC. UAV-based remote sensing is an emerging technology that will continue to develop rapidly. The UAV RSC will address the shortage of skilled workforce in Appalachia for this evolving field. The facility will help to attract and retain quality students into our academic programs and will give them the opportunity to benefit from laboratory courses associated with earth and environmental sciences, GIS, and community/regional planning and development. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 2: Ready Workforce – Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia. State Objective 2.5: The percentage of Appalachian workers receiving advanced skills training will equal or exceed the national average. State Strategy 2.5.2: Development of new educational programs that will lead to the development of the new skills necessary in the 21st century Proposed Base Agency (Construction Projects Only): ARC Proposed Funding Sources and Amounts: Frostburg State University $ 50,000 ARC $ 50,000 Total Cost $100,000


Project Name: North Branch Industrial Park Access Road Rehabilitation – Phase 2 Applicant: Allegany County Commissioners County: Allegany Contact: David K. Nedved Phone: 301-777-5967 Email: [email protected] Project Description: The first phase of this project was funded by FY15 ARC Access Road Program and is currently underway. Phase 2 of the project is the completion of the rehabilitation and resurfacing of the roads that traverse and provide access to the North Branch Industrial Park in Allegany County, Maryland. This is 3,720 feet of PPG Road SE that was not done in Phase 1 and 1,925 feet to do all of Day Road SE. The total project consists of approximately 1.1 miles of road surface. Allegany County has been facing a shortage in jobs for its available workforce since the late 1970s through the mid-1980s when major industries such as PPG, Celanese and Kelly-Springfield all closed. PPG was located in the North Branch Industrial Park. Developing existing and new industrial and business parks has become the primary way to offset these blows to the local economy. The North Branch Industrial Park in particular has helped offset these blows growing from 1,426 employees in 2010 to 2,130 now, a 49% increase. Most of this employment increase was due to an expansion for Hunter Douglas, expanding from 594 employees in 2010 to well over 1,000 employees today. Hunter Douglas employees must utilize the Phase 2 section of PPG Road SE every day. This project will help support the retention and further growth of Allegany County’s second largest employer. Besides Hunter Douglas, the North Branch Industrial Park currently houses some of the county’s other major employers including Berry Plastics, Schroeder Industries, and the FEMA East Coast Logistics Center. The project will help retain current employers as well as provide increased value to the remaining undeveloped properties in the industrial park. The purpose of the project is to retain and create jobs and encourage future development in the North Branch Industrial Park, the busiest business park in Allegany County, by rehabilitating the access roads that loop the park. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy

ARC Investment Goal 3: Critical Infrastructure – Invest in critical infrastructure – especially broadband;

transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems

State Objective 3.5: Provide required access to key industrial or commercial centers.

State Strategy 3.5.1: Transportation investments that will create or maintain employment opportunities in the

region, such as projects that create access to an industrial park or area, strengthen city business district access,

or upgrade multi-modal access to or from transportation facilities.

Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): US Dept of Transportation (FHWA)

Proposed Funding Sources and Amounts:

ARC $700,000

Total Cost $700,000


Project Name: Halfway Boulevard Phase II Applicant: Washington County Division of Engineering County: Washington and Construction Management Contact: Scott Hobbs Phone: 240-313-2407 Email: [email protected] Project Description: This project is the second phase of extending Halfway Boulevard to connect to MD Route 63. The County has an application pending approval by ARC for approximately 2,500 linear feet of a four-lane open section roadway. A second phase will allow the County to construct an additional 750 linear feet of roadway. This project has significant local developer contribution and once completed will result in the development of commercial sites and job creation opportunities for Washington County. In addition, the project will provide an alternate route for many of the existing businesses to access Interstates 70 and 81. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 3: Critical Infrastructure – Invest in critical infrastructure – especially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems. State Objective 3.5: Provide required access to key industrial or commercial centers. State Strategy 3.5.1: Transportation investments that will create or maintain employment opportunities in the region, such as projects that create access to an industrial park or area, strengthen city business district access, or upgrade multi-modal access to or from transportation facilities. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): SHA Proposed Funding Sources and Amounts: ARC $1,000,000 Total Cost $1,000,000


Project Name: Halfway Boulevard Phase III Applicant: Washington County Division of Engineering County: Washington and Construction Management Contact: Scott Hobbs Phone: 240-313-2407 Email: [email protected] Project Description: This is the third and final phase of the extension of Halfway Boulevard and will consist of approximately 250 linear feet of four lane open section roadway and a large culvert which will complete the connection between existing Halfway Boulevard and Maryland Route 63. This project has significant local developer contribution and once completed will result in the development of commercial sites and job creation opportunities for Washington County. In addition, the project will provide an alternate route for many of the existing businesses to access Interstates 70 and 81. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 3: Critical Infrastructure – Invest in critical infrastructure – especially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems. State Objective 3.5: Provide required access to key industrial or commercial centers. State Strategy 3.5.1: Transportation investments that will create or maintain employment opportunities in the region, such as projects that create access to an industrial park or area, strengthen city business district access, or upgrade multi-modal access to or from transportation facilities. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): SHA Proposed Funding Sources and Amounts: ARC $1,000,000 Total Cost $1,000,000


Project Name: Crayton Boulevard Phase II Applicant: Washington County Division of Engineering County: Washington and Construction Management Contact: Scott Hobbs Phone: 240-313-2407 Email: [email protected] Project Description: This project will continue the extension of Crayton Boulevard beyond Phase which received ARC funding in FY14. Phase II will extend the existing three-lane closed section roadway (one lane in each direction with a continuous center left turn lane and concrete sidewalk on one side) from Crayton Boulevard towards a connection with Showalter Road. The project consists of approximately 1,300 linear feet of roadway which will connect to future commercial developments and business parks. Crayton Boulevard is a much needed connection between Maugans Avenue and Showalter Road to provide an additional service route to the Hagerstown Regional Airport that can be accessed via Maugans Avenue from Exit 9 off of Interstate 1-81 or MD Route 11. The connection has been identified as an essential link for the economic development of new businesses along each side of the roadway .

ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 3: Critical Infrastructure – Invest in critical infrastructure – especially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems. State Objective 3.5: Provide required access to key industrial or commercial centers. State Strategy 3.5.1: Transportation investments that will create or maintain employment opportunities in the region, such as projects that create access to an industrial park or area, strengthen city business district access, or upgrade multi-modal access to or from transportation facilities. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): SHA Proposed Funding Sources and Amounts: ARC $1,000,000 Total Cost $1,000,000


Project Name: Eastern Boulevard Extension Phase I Applicant: Washington County Division of Engineering County: Washington and Construction Management Contact: Scott Hobbs Phone: 240-313-2407 Email: [email protected] Project Description:

This roadway project involves construction of a three-lane closed section roadway (one lane in each direction with a continuous center left turn lane and concrete sidewalk on one side) from Leitersburg Pike (MD 60) to Eastern Boulevard at Antietam Drive. This phase of the project includes construction of approximately 1,000 linear feet of roadway that will connect to future commercial developments and recreational areas. The County will be seeking State Highway Administration (SHA) involvement on the project for intersection improvements within state right-of-way at Leitersburg Pike (MD 60). The length of roadway needed to connect the remaining segment of Eastern Boulevard Extended to Eastern Boulevard at Antietam Drive is approximately 4,500 linear feet and is scheduled to be completed after the widening of Eastern Boulevard from Jefferson Boulevard (MD 64) to Antietam Drive. Eastern Boulevard Extended provides the final segment of road improvements connecting US Route 40 (Dual Highway) to Leitersburg Pike (MD 60) and has been identified as an essential link for travel and the economic development of new businesses.

ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 3: Critical Infrastructure – Invest in critical infrastructure – especially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems. State Objective 3.5: Provide required access to key industrial or commercial centers. State Strategy 3.5.1: Transportation investments that will create or maintain employment opportunities in the region, such as projects that create access to an industrial park or area, strengthen city business district access, or upgrade multi-modal access to or from transportation facilities. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): SHA Proposed Funding Sources and Amounts: ARC $1,000,000 Total Cost $1,000,000


Project Name: East School Lane Access Road Applicant: Town of Smithsburg County: Washington Contact: Debra A. Smith Phone: 301-824-7234 Email: [email protected] Project Description: East School Lane in Smithsburg, MD is situated below the Smithsburg High and Middle School complex off of N. Main Street in the northeastern portion of Washington County. The thirteen-foot wide lane provides limited and unsafe access to the multiple public events held annually on adjacent grounds by various organizations that requires traffic to be handled by the police department. Upgrading this lane to a two-lane access road with sidewalks and handicapped accessible ramps would become a significant asset to the town’s economic structure. The large sporting events held at the school complex, the Annual Steam and Craft Show, the Annual Smithsburg Carnival, Smithsburg Pride Days, the Antique Car Show to mention a few would have the safe and ample public access to their events without increasing congestion onto Main Street and into the square. The reduction of Highway User Revenues to municipalities has placed unbearable restrictions on infrastructure thereby reducing our funding to levels of repair and maintenance only. Reaching out to ARC to seek funding for the creation and construction of the East School Lane Access Road would provide an impact of great magnitude to a town that is struggling economically. This access road is also adjacent to the downtown core and can begin the coordinated process of interconnection between events and downtown business owners. Frederick Seibert and Associates, Inc. has created the preliminary design and cost estimates for the proposed access road which would consist of 260 feet of roadway widened to accommodate two-way traffic for a total width of 18 feet, adding curbing and 4 foot sidewalks on each side of the access road with handicapped accessible ramps at the entrance and adding drainage where required. The Town of Smithsburg owns Main Street therefore negating the need to acquire MD State Highway approval and permits for the construction. Engineer's Opinion of probable cost for construction of East School Lane Access Road is $90,205.50. A contingency of $9,794.50 included to allow for construction management and inspection for a total project cost of $100,000.00. ARC Goals to Be Addressed, Objectives, and Strategy ARC Investment Goal 3: Critical Infrastructure – Invest in critical infrastructure – especially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems. State Objective 3.3: Develop a balanced transportation system, which is supportive of economic growth and investment potential in the region. State Strategy 3.3.5: Improve or provide access to recreational, health, or educational facilities. Proposed Basic Agency (Construction Projects Only): Proposed Funding Sources and Amounts: ARC $100,000 Total Cost $100,000

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Strategic Goals and Objectives The following is Maryland’s integration of its objectives and strategies to further ARC’s goals:

ARC Investment Goal 1: Economic Opportunities – Invest in entrepreneurial and business

development strategies that strengthen Appalachia’s economy State Objective 1.1: Stimulate growth of the region's businesses through development of

technology resources.

State Strategy 1.1.1: Develop educational programs that support new technology

development in the region.

State Strategy 1.1.2: Work with the region's higher education institutions to develop

new programs that support new technology.

State Strategy 1.1.3: Provide startup funding through RLF programs for development

of new technology related industry in the region.

State Strategy 1.1.4: Provide the infrastructure to support the development of new

technology related industry in the region.

State Objective 1.2: Increase international exports from the ARC region.

State Strategy 1.2.1: Provide assistance to local companies' exports efforts through a

regional export assistance office.

State Objective 1.3: Carry on a comprehensive economic development planning effort for

the region.

State Strategy 1.3.1: Develop and maintain economic development plans.

State Strategy 1.3.2: Implement Sustainable Communities planning initiatives in

order to enhance and maintain job creation and economic growth.

State Objective 1.4: Stimulate development of the central business districts of the region's

municipalities and support projects, which will enhance the long-term development of

the CBD areas.

State Strategy 1.4.1: Develop projects that encourage the reuse and/or the

redirection of the use of downtown areas.

State Strategy 1.4.2: Provide the necessary infrastructure for reuse and/or redirect

the use of downtown areas.

State Objective 1.5: Continue to support business expansions, start-ups and

entrepreneurship.

State Strategy 1.5.1: Provide assistance to the region's entrepreneurs through the use

of the district’s RLF program.

State Strategy 1.5.2: Support the region's entrepreneurs though procurement

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State Strategy 1.5.3: Support the region's entrepreneurs through the SBDC and other

state programs.

State Strategy 1.5.4: Support programs that do not duplicate existing services but

that fill gaps in the existing entrepreneur network.

State Strategy 1.5.5: Develop programs that will assist in the training or enabling of

the region's entrepreneurs to market and do business development on an

international level.

State Strategy 1.5.6: Develop advisory and training programs, as well as networking

and "roundtable" opportunities for the region's entrepreneurs.

State Objective 1.6: Stimulate smart growth and neighborhood conservation by

encouraging the development of the central business districts of the region's

municipalities and support projects which will enhance the long-term development of

the CBD areas.

State Strategy 1.6.1: Development of comprehensive planning.

State Strategy 1.6.2: Development of downtown planning documents.

State Strategy 1.6.3: Develop projects that encourage the reuse and/or the

redirection of the use of downtown areas.

State Objective 1.7: Increase the number of marketable industrial sites within all three

counties including the conversion and rehabilitation of vacant industrial facilities.

State Strategy 1.7.1: Provide the basic infrastructure to new industrial sites and

rehabilitate vacant industrial facilities.

State Strategy 1.7.2: Utilize “Energy Efficient Efforts” when possible in the provision

of infrastructure.

ARC Investment Goal 2: Ready Workforce – Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and

health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachian State Objective 2.1: Continued viability of health network as a regional medical center.

State Strategy 2.1.1: Include the medical community in the development of modern

telecommunications network.

State Objective 2.2: Creation of a regional medical telecommunication network capable of

providing medical diagnostics to the service areas small hospitals and clinics.

State Strategy 2.2.1: Connect the medical communities in nearby states to the

Western Maryland telecommunication network.

State Objective 2.3: Facilitate local medical provider’s access for diagnostics and training to

neighboring major medical centers through a modern communications network.


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State Strategy 2.3.1: Connect the Western Maryland telecommunication network to

the nearby major medical centers.

State Objective 2.4: Appalachian high school students will have access to both school-to-

work and postsecondary education compatible with real-world needs, technology

applications, and academic preparation.

State Strategy 2.4.1: Work with local business to create a valuable school-to-work

transition program.

State Strategy 2.4.2: Work to create programs directed toward postsecondary access

and success.

State Objective 2.5: The percentage of Appalachian workers receiving advanced skills

training will equal or exceed the national average.

State Strategy 2.5.1: Increase the region's emphasis on science, math, and

engineering programs.

State Strategy 2.5.2: Development of new educational programs that will lead to the

development of the new skills necessary in the 21st century.

State Strategy 2.5.3: Provide continuing education training in advanced skills to the

regions workers.

State Strategy 2.5.4: Work with local businesses to develop programs that will

encourage workers to take advantage of post-secondary education programs.

State Objective 2.6: All Appalachian counties will equal or exceed the national average for

enrollment in post-secondary education.

State Strategy 2.6.1: Encourage academic competition between the regions post-

secondary educational institutions.

State Strategy 2.6.2: Increase the region's employment opportunities for college

educated personnel.

State Strategy 2.6.3: Increase emphasis on technical employment opportunities.

State Strategy 2.6.4: Development of new career programs in science and

engineering.

State Strategy 2.6.5: Development of graduate degree opportunities locally, either by

offering advanced degrees through existing institutions or through remote classroom

programs.

ARC Investment Goal 3: Critical Infrastructure – Invest in critical infrastructure –

especially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway

System; and water/wastewater systems

State Objective 3.1: Continue the development of a modern communications network that

includes voice, data, and video and provide the native human resources necessary to


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maintain these networks.

State Strategy 3.1.1: Provide the basic infrastructure necessary for the public sector

to develop and maintain a communication network.

State Objective 3.2: Increase the supply, choice, and condition of Appalachian Maryland's

housing stock in order to meet the housing demands of current and future residents,

thereby making the area more attractive to retention, expansion, and recruitment of

business and industry.

State Strategy 3.2.1: Preserve the existing housing stock available to low and

moderate income residents.

State Strategy 3.2.2: Increase the degree of homeownership affordable by low and

moderate-income residents.

State Strategy 3.2.3: Increase the supply, choice and condition of Appalachian

Maryland's housing stock.

State Strategy 3.2.4: Stimulate and assist with the production of Housing for low and

moderate income residents.

State Objective 3.3: Develop a balanced transportation system, which is supportive of

economic growth and investment potential in the region.

State Strategy 3.3.1: Development of a north-south transportation network in the

region.

State Strategy 3.3.2: Improve secondary and local access highways and roads that

will support primary highway development and yield an integrated network of road

transit in the region.

State Strategy 3.3.3: Increase the region's rail service capacity to meet potential

increase in demand and to facilitate continuing industrial development.

State Strategy 3.3.4: Upgrade the region's airports to compliment future

development and increase marketing support for air service.

State Strategy 3.3.5: Improve or provide access to recreational, health, or

educational facilities.

State Objective 3.4: Support a viable system of public transportation.

State Strategy 3.4.1: Develop planning studies for public transportation.

State Strategy 3.4.2: Develop planning studies which incorporate walkable

community strategies and consideration for bike paths.

State Objective 3.5: Provide required access to key industrial or commercial centers.

State Strategy 3.5.1: Transportation investments that will create or maintain

employment opportunities in the region, such as projects that create access to an

industrial park or area, strengthen city business district access, or upgrade multi-

modal access to or from transportation facilities.


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State Strategy 3.5.2: Support studies to increase use of public transit.

State Strategy 3.5.3: Support transportation studies that will help to revitalize or

alleviate problems in downtown commercial areas.

State Objective 3.6: Improve and Develop modern water and wastewater systems.

State Strategy 3.6.1: Provide basic infrastructure to industrial, commercial, recreational, and housing sites. State Strategy 3.6.2: Develop and improve water systems to ensure that business development and residents have safe and healthy water for consumption.

State Strategy 3.6.3: Develop and improve wastewater systems to ensure the proper

disposal of waste.

State Strategy 3.6.4: Develop and implement a combined storm water overflow

system to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

ARC Investment Goal 4: Natural and Cultural Assets – Strengthen Appalachia’s

community and economic development potential by leveraging the Region’s natural and

cultural heritage assets

State Objective 4.1: Increase employment and sales in the travel and heritage tourism

industry, particularly in the areas of outdoor recreation, convention attractions, and

historical interest.

State Strategy 4.1.1: Support regional marketing programs for the travel and tourism

industry.

State Strategy 4.1.2: Support the development of heritage tourism products linked to

state and national byway and heritage area efforts.

ARC Investment Goal 5: Leadership and Community Capacity – Build the capacity

and skills of current and next-generation leaders and organizations to innovate,

collaborate, and advance community and economic development

State Objective 5.1: Enhance the capacity of local municipalities to plan for economic

development and the needs of Western Maryland citizens.

State Strategy 5.1.1: Develop and maintain programs that will train residents of the

region in economic development.

State Strategy 5.1.2: Develop and maintain economic development plans.


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State Objective 5.2: Provide training opportunities to enhance the leadership skills of local

officials and private nonprofit groups tasked with providing services to the community.

State Strategy 5.2.1: Development of programs that provide training in leadership

development.

State Strategy 5.2.2: Development of programs that provide management skills to

non-profit organizations.

State Objective 5.3: Enhance and strengthen the communication capability of non-profit

and government organizations.

State Strategy 5.3.1: Develop and maintain a modern telecommunications network.

State Strategy 5.3.2: Monitor the effects upon the region caused by the deregulation

of telecommunications.

State Objective 5.4: Develop skills necessary to promote collaborative partnerships among

government.

State Strategy 5.4.1: Sponsor groups, meeting, workshops and retreats that provide

opportunities for intergovernmental cooperation.

State Objective 5.5: Provide training, which emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of

being an effective board member.

State Strategy 5.4.1: Sponsor programs on effective board membership and their

responsibilities.

FY2018 ARC FUNDED PROJECTS SUMMARY

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Project Package Timeline, Review and Selection Process Request for Preliminary Project Proposals sent to points of contact by February 24, 2017.

FY2018 ARC projects are requested from County Government, Local Government, non-profit

organizations and educational institutions. Eligible applicants interested in submitting a

project request contact: Allegany County Department of Economic and Community

Development, Garrett County Economic Development, or Washington County Office of

Community Grant Management.

Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD’s) are submitted to respective County Commissioners

for review and priority ranking no later than April 7, 2017.

PPD’s to be reviewed and ranked by the Boards of County Commissioners and submitted to

Tri-County Council for Western Maryland (TCCWMD) before May 19, 2017.

Tri-County Council for Western Maryland and Maryland Department of Planning’s ARC

Program Manager review, collate, and rank the project requests. The Completed Project

Package is compiled and presented to the full board of TCCWMD on June 21, 2017 for

approval and submittal to the State.

Preliminary Project Descriptions are reviewed and ranked based upon the set of criteria

outlined by the ARC Strategy Statement: Project Readiness, Degree of Need, State Targeted

Investment Priorities, Project Evaluation/Prioritization, Scope and Cost Effectiveness, Degree

of Distress, Degree of Non-ARC Funds.

Projects in a fundable position are invited via a written notice of Invitation to Submit

Application during August 2017.

Eligible projects in a fundable position may submit Full Application Packets as early as

September 1, 2017. In most cases, funding will become available October 1, 2017.

All projects in a fundable position under the FY18 project package should be submitted to the

ARC Program Manager no later than November 17, 2017.

In the event a project is not submitted by November 17, 2017, funding will be

transferred to another project to ensure the region does not lose those funds.

As the Local Development District (LDD) for the State of Maryland, Tri-County Council for Western Maryland provides access to the following project planning guides on its website:

www.tccwmd.org.

ARC FY2016 Strategy Statement

Appalachian Maryland Development Plan

ARC Five-Year Strategic Plan for Capitalizing on Appalachia’s Opportunities 2016-2020

ARC Goals and Objectives FY16

Special thanks to those participants of the FY18 ARC Project Packages:

Allegany County Department of Economic

& Community Development

701 Kelly Road

Cumberland, Maryland 21502

301-777-5967

www.alleganyworks.org

Garrett County Economic Development

Frederick A. Thayer III Courthouse

203 South Fourth Street, Room 208

Oakland, Maryland 21550

301-334-1921

www.gcedonline.com

Washington County Office of Community Grant Management

33 West Washington Street, Room 210

Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

240-313-2092

http://www.washco-md.net

Tri-County Council for Western Maryland

Project Packages Committee

One Technology Drive, Suite 1000

Frostburg, MD 21532

301-689-1300

www.tccwmd.org

http://www.alleganyworks.org/

http://www.gcedonline.com/

http://www.washco-md.net/

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