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BRAC Regional Task Force

BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) REGIONAL TASK FORCE (RTF)

Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base

BRAC Regional Task Force (RTF)Community Planning for BRAC Implementation

Executive Committee Meeting March 22, 2007

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Agenda Agenda

Call to Order; Establish quorum; Approve minutesCall to Order; Establish quorum; Approve minutes Chairman’s commentsChairman’s comments Executive Director’s reportExecutive Director’s report OEA Program ManagerOEA Program Manager Task 10 update Task 10 update 440440thth Airlift Wing relocation status Airlift Wing relocation status BudgetBudget Other discussion; adjournOther discussion; adjourn

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BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) REGIONAL TASK FORCE (RTF)ObjectivesObjectives

Plan and prepare our communities Plan and prepare our communities for the changes for the changes due to BRAC and other transformation at Ft. Braggdue to BRAC and other transformation at Ft. Bragg

Provide soldiers and their familiesProvide soldiers and their families with information with information about the region and North Carolina. about the region and North Carolina. Make them feel welcomeMake them feel welcome! ! Promote North CarolinaPromote North Carolina as as a military- friendly state.a military- friendly state.

Improve the quality of lifeImprove the quality of life for the military and our for the military and our communities communities

Develop economic opportunitiesDevelop economic opportunities

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BRAC RTFBRAC RTFA Regional ApproachA Regional Approach

Awarded a Federal Grant from DOD/OEA Awarded a Federal Grant from DOD/OEA for a $1.16 million 2 yr program; 10% matching funds for a $1.16 million 2 yr program; 10% matching funds by Tier 1 counties; and $265,000 from the state (NEG)by Tier 1 counties; and $265,000 from the state (NEG)

End product: a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan End product: a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan Integrates the planning efforts into a documented, Integrates the planning efforts into a documented,

cohesive game plan for growth and developmentcohesive game plan for growth and development Includes Implementation Plan and Action StepsIncludes Implementation Plan and Action Steps Phase II RFP ready for review/approval todayPhase II RFP ready for review/approval today

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Phase IIPhase IITasks and Working GroupsTasks and Working Groups

Workforce impact/employment opportunitiesWorkforce impact/employment opportunities Economic ImpactEconomic Impact Housing: on and off installationHousing: on and off installation Infrastructure: Public Works/Public SafetyInfrastructure: Public Works/Public Safety Schools and EducationSchools and Education Transportation (roads/rail/airline)Transportation (roads/rail/airline) Medical: on and off installationMedical: on and off installation Meetings/Conventions/Special ActivitiesMeetings/Conventions/Special Activities Compatible Development, EnvironmentalCompatible Development, Environmental Regional Communication and CoordinationRegional Communication and Coordination Recreation, Parks, Arts and CultureRecreation, Parks, Arts and Culture

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BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) REGIONAL TASK FORCE (RTF) Phase II RFP statusPhase II RFP status

RFP submitted by Novogradac is the result of Work RFP submitted by Novogradac is the result of Work Group meetings, in collaboration with BRAC RTF and Group meetings, in collaboration with BRAC RTF and the original Scope of Work for OEA grantthe original Scope of Work for OEA grant

Submitted for approval and distribution next week Submitted for approval and distribution next week following OEA review. following OEA review.

Proposals submission deadline by April 30, 2007.Proposals submission deadline by April 30, 2007. Review and recommendation by Novogradac and RTF Review and recommendation by Novogradac and RTF

by May 15.by May 15. May 17 full Board meeting for approval.May 17 full Board meeting for approval. Contract award by May 31, 2007.Contract award by May 31, 2007.

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BRAC RTFBRAC RTF

Economic and Workforce Economic and Workforce Development InitiativesDevelopment Initiatives

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U.S. Department of Labor U.S. Department of Labor Grant ProgramGrant Program

WWorkforceorkforce

IInnovation innnovation in

RRegionalegional

EEconomicconomic

DDevelopmentevelopment

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Workforce Innovations in Workforce Innovations in Regional Economic Development Regional Economic Development

(WIRED) Program (WIRED) Program

$65 million program with up to $5 million per region. $65 million program with up to $5 million per region. Third generation of grants. Piedmont Triad Partnership Third generation of grants. Piedmont Triad Partnership received first generation grant. received first generation grant.

BRAC RTF application submitted to NC DOC on BRAC RTF application submitted to NC DOC on Monday (March 20). Four Workforce Development Monday (March 20). Four Workforce Development Boards are co-leads.Boards are co-leads.

Governor may submit up to two applications to Governor may submit up to two applications to US DOL by April 13. US DOL by April 13.

Integrates workforce development, economic Integrates workforce development, economic development and education at the regional level. development and education at the regional level.

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(WIRED) Grant program (WIRED) Grant program

Goal is to expand employment and advancement Goal is to expand employment and advancement opportunities for workers in a regional economy!opportunities for workers in a regional economy!

Mandatory Partners: Workforce Development Boards; Mandatory Partners: Workforce Development Boards; Education (including K-12, community colleges, and Education (including K-12, community colleges, and four year institutions). Many other stakeholders: four year institutions). Many other stakeholders: Regional Business Leadership; Local companies; Regional Business Leadership; Local companies; Economic Development CommissionsEconomic Development Commissions

State supported agencies: NCMBC; DSTA; Military FdnState supported agencies: NCMBC; DSTA; Military Fdn Two stakeholder’s meetings to assist with applicationTwo stakeholder’s meetings to assist with application

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(WIRED) Grant program (WIRED) Grant program

Strategy OneStrategy One: Use the military growth and FORSCOM/USARC : Use the military growth and FORSCOM/USARC move as the catalyst to transform low income economies to move as the catalyst to transform low income economies to higher paying defense and technology related jobs. higher paying defense and technology related jobs.

Strategy TwoStrategy Two: : Create an All-American Center for Workforce Create an All-American Center for Workforce

Innovation and Regional Economic DevelopmentInnovation and Regional Economic Development

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Center of Innovation for Defense and Homeland Security

All-American Center All-American Center for Workforce for Workforce

Innovation and Regional Innovation and Regional Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development

ALL-AMERICAN CENTER for WIRED

Homeland Security

Military Preparedness

Strategic Defense

Leadership Development

Technology Innovation

Enhanced Training and Simulation Cultural

Resources

Trades and Skilled Labor Green Tech

Entrepreneurs

Healthcare and Teaching Professionals

Academic

Enrichment

Economic Growth

Workforce

Enhancement

Talent

Development

Academic Development

Economic Development

Workforce Development

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ROBESON BLADEN

SAMPSON

MOORE

LEE

HARNETT

SCOTLAND

RICHMOND

FT. BRAGG

HOKE CUMBERLAND

MONTGOMERY

All-American Center WIRED for Virtual Networking

8 Community Colleges

11 Joblink Career Centers

11 Public school systems

NCMBC

DSTA

5 Universities

SBTDC

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Congressional Visit Congressional Visit

Four person delegation to Washington on Feb 28Four person delegation to Washington on Feb 28 Focused on two high priority issues:Focused on two high priority issues:

Funding shortfall for new schools of $184 million Funding shortfall for new schools of $184 million for military related studentsfor military related students

Security issue to fund widening Murchison Road to Security issue to fund widening Murchison Road to allow closing Bragg Boulevard.allow closing Bragg Boulevard.

Good commitment to solving issues. Worth the visit. Good commitment to solving issues. Worth the visit.

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Activities and Meetings Activities and Meetings

Work Group meetings: objective is to identify issues Work Group meetings: objective is to identify issues and discuss approach to solutions. Develop White and discuss approach to solutions. Develop White papers for use at local, state and federal level.papers for use at local, state and federal level.

WIRED process: stakeholders and partners.WIRED process: stakeholders and partners. BRAC RTF Presentations. Get the word out!BRAC RTF Presentations. Get the word out! Coordinating with other military related & state Coordinating with other military related & state

organizations: NCMBC; DSTA; NCACMA; NC Mil Fdn; organizations: NCMBC; DSTA; NCACMA; NC Mil Fdn; Gov/LTG; State agenciesGov/LTG; State agencies

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Regional Marketing Initiative Regional Marketing Initiative

Received $65,000 from CC WDB (NEG funds) to Received $65,000 from CC WDB (NEG funds) to promote and market regional opportunities promote and market regional opportunities

Marketing Committee met Tuesday. Lee Anne Nance Marketing Committee met Tuesday. Lee Anne Nance elected Chair. elected Chair.

Create Promotional materials for showcasing regional Create Promotional materials for showcasing regional and county economic opportunities.and county economic opportunities. Brochure; DVD; Website updates Brochure; DVD; Website updates

Distribute to defense contractors and other Distribute to defense contractors and other companies considering moving to this regioncompanies considering moving to this region

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Economic Development Status Economic Development Status

Greenfield is following up on BRAC RTF survey to Greenfield is following up on BRAC RTF survey to 511 companies with FORSCOM/USARC contracts511 companies with FORSCOM/USARC contracts

Received three potential clients out of first 12 who Received three potential clients out of first 12 who responded to survey. One is visiting the area next responded to survey. One is visiting the area next week.week.

Requesting state funding for assessment of Requesting state funding for assessment of economic opportunities associated with economic opportunities associated with FORSCOM/USARC move. FORSCOM/USARC move.

Creates a roadmap for building a defense cluster.Creates a roadmap for building a defense cluster. Promoting a more competitive state led effortPromoting a more competitive state led effort

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North CarolinaNorth Carolinahas all the elements for developing has all the elements for developing

a Defense Industrya Defense Industry

* * UseUse FORSCOM as the focal point for establishing Defense as an FORSCOM as the focal point for establishing Defense as an Industry in North CarolinaIndustry in North Carolina FORSCOM; USARC; USASOC; JSOC; and MARSOC have FORSCOM; USARC; USASOC; JSOC; and MARSOC have

obligation authorityobligation authority Military must become more lethal, less vulnerable High Tech Military must become more lethal, less vulnerable High Tech

Research Triangle Park (NCTA) is partnering with the new Defense Research Triangle Park (NCTA) is partnering with the new Defense

& Security Technology Accelerator (DSTA):& Security Technology Accelerator (DSTA): RTP and UNC R&D; RTP Foundations and Venture CapitalRTP and UNC R&D; RTP Foundations and Venture Capital DOD programs: SBIRS; ACTDs; partnerships, grants DOD programs: SBIRS; ACTDs; partnerships, grants

Army Research Office (ARO) in RTP can help create DOD and Army Research Office (ARO) in RTP can help create DOD and Industry partnersIndustry partners

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ELEMENTS OF A DEFENSE INDUSTRY IN NC

NC Congressional NC Congressional DelegationDelegation

State LevelGovernor/LT Gov Agencies.General Assembly DOC

DOTDPI DoD Programs

•SBIRS•UNIV/Contractor•Grants/Programs•Research Labs• Partnerships

RTPR&D

NCTAFoundations (VC)

ResearchARO

Fort BraggFORSCOM USASOC

USARC JSOCBRAC RTF (11

Counties)

NC MBC(Statewide)DSTA

NC Advisory Council for

Military Affairs

Other Military InstallationsOther Military Installations

• Camp LeJeune (Adding Camp LeJeune (Adding MARSOCMARSOC))• Seymour JohnsonSeymour Johnson• Cherry Point (Naval Aviation Cherry Point (Naval Aviation Depot)Depot)• ElizabethtownElizabethtown

NC Military Foundation

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What’s Missing? What’s Missing?

Strategic planning is needed to establish a defense Strategic planning is needed to establish a defense industry in North Carolina.industry in North Carolina.

A state level Office of Military Affairs would integrate A state level Office of Military Affairs would integrate and coordinate military related requirements.and coordinate military related requirements. Other states are organized and competitive.Other states are organized and competitive.

Aggressive approach to attract corporate level Aggressive approach to attract corporate level defense contractors. defense contractors.

RTP and UNC programs for military technology.RTP and UNC programs for military technology. Government, industry and academia research Government, industry and academia research

partnerships (CRDAs) should be established.partnerships (CRDAs) should be established.

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BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) REGIONAL TASK FORCE (RTF) Congressional Funding for BRAC Congressional Funding for BRAC

Nine of 11 FY 2007 Appropriations Bills were not Nine of 11 FY 2007 Appropriations Bills were not passed. $5.8 billion requested for BRAC added to CR.passed. $5.8 billion requested for BRAC added to CR.

$3.1 billion was cut from the CR, added to $3.1 billion was cut from the CR, added to Supplemental for Military Operations Supplemental for Military Operations

Under consideration in the House/SenateUnder consideration in the House/Senate $8 billion is in the DOD budget for fy 2008.$8 billion is in the DOD budget for fy 2008. Programs at Ft. Bragg are not yet significantly Programs at Ft. Bragg are not yet significantly

affected.affected.

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BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) REGIONAL TASK FORCE (RTF) DOD/OEA Update DOD/OEA Update

OEA Program Manager: David MacKinnonOEA Program Manager: David MacKinnon Asst OEA PM: Michael WilsonAsst OEA PM: Michael Wilson

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BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) REGIONAL TASK FORCE (RTF) Task 10 Status Task 10 Status

Task 10: “Integrate Compatible Development and New Task 10: “Integrate Compatible Development and New Growth Requirements” contracted with RLUAC and Growth Requirements” contracted with RLUAC and CGIA.CGIA.

CGIA is updating databases and maps for RLUAC and CGIA is updating databases and maps for RLUAC and Sustainable SandhillsSustainable Sandhills

RLUAC has started JLUS and two studiesRLUAC has started JLUS and two studies GIS position is not in the state budgetGIS position is not in the state budget

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BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) REGIONAL TASK FORCE (RTF) Military Update Military Update

New personnel projections: Ft. Bragg/Pope AFBNew personnel projections: Ft. Bragg/Pope AFB Total growth increased by from 4417 to 6557. (military, DOD Total growth increased by from 4417 to 6557. (military, DOD

civilians and contractors. civilians and contractors.

440440thth Reserve Component Airlift Wing Reserve Component Airlift Wing Relocation briefings in Milwaukee on April 13/14. Volunteers Relocation briefings in Milwaukee on April 13/14. Volunteers

to man a booth are requested. Handouts from counties are to man a booth are requested. Handouts from counties are encouraged.encouraged.

280 full time positions; 58 families are moving. The 280 full time positions; 58 families are moving. The remainder will be hired locally.remainder will be hired locally.

Approximately 1500 traditional Reservists will be hired. Approximately 1500 traditional Reservists will be hired.

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BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) REGIONAL TASK FORCE (RTF) Budget Budget

Mid-Carolina Council of Governments: Jim Caldwell Mid-Carolina Council of Governments: Jim Caldwell update on status of paymentsupdate on status of payments

Budget request for fy2008. Budget request for fy2008.

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What funds are needed? What funds are needed?

Requesting state funding for Strategic Planning Requesting state funding for Strategic Planning assistance for creating a defense cluster associated assistance for creating a defense cluster associated with FORSCOM opportunities: $250,000with FORSCOM opportunities: $250,000

Counties: Ten percent matching funds for OEA grant Counties: Ten percent matching funds for OEA grant (currently $8,300 per year for two years).(currently $8,300 per year for two years).

County funding for the WIRED grant application: County funding for the WIRED grant application: $7,000 for 7 Tier 1 = $49,000 $7,000 for 7 Tier 1 = $49,000

County funding for initial consulting services for County funding for initial consulting services for recruiting defense companies = $27,500recruiting defense companies = $27,500

Requesting county and state funding for fy 2008 for a Requesting county and state funding for fy 2008 for a regional economic developer position or functionregional economic developer position or function

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BRAC RTF BRAC RTF Contact Info Contact Info

Executive Director: Paul Dordal Executive Director: Paul Dordal [email protected]@BRACRTF.COM

Regional Planner: Don Belk Regional Planner: Don Belk [email protected]@BRACRTF.COM

Executive Assistant: John Bellamy Executive Assistant: John Bellamy [email protected]@BRACRTF.COM

910-436-1344: Website: BRACRTF.COM 910-436-1344: Website: BRACRTF.COM

*Offices are located in the Soldier Support Center on *Offices are located in the Soldier Support Center on Fort BraggFort Bragg

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