sb 5296 passed in 2013 authorizing new tools: defined brownfields changed remedial action grant...
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Brownfield Redevelopment for Community Revitalization
Legislative Initiative SB 5296 passed in 2013 authorizing new tools:
• Defined Brownfields
• Changed Remedial Action Grant (RAG) program; made Integrated Planning Grant (IPG) program permanent
• Created Redevelopment Opportunity Zones (ROZ)• Brownfield Renewal Authority• Brownfield Redevelopment Trust Fund Account
• Model Remedies
“Brownfield property" means previously developed and currently abandoned or underutilized real property and adjacent surface waters and sediment where environmental, economic, or community reuse objectives are hindered by the release or threatened release of hazardous substances that Ecology has determined requires remedial action under this chapter or that the US EPA has determined requires remedial action under the federal cleanup law.
Abandoned lumber millsGas stations and bulk-fuel facilitiesTransportation facilitiesLandfillsPort facilitiesLight industrialFormer Dry Cleaner site
Typical Brownfields in Washington
Impact human health and environment
Reduce surrounding property values
Contribute to blight Reduce employment
opportunities Reduce tax revenue Contribute to neighborhood
crime Increase sprawl
Brownfields Impact Communities
Turn distressed property into community asset.Efficient use of existing utilities and
infrastructure.Stimulate a community’s economy.Create habitat restoration or park.Restores property active use.Increases jobs and local tax base.Mitigate human health and safety concerns.Improves community image.Anchors further developmentBuilds community through public participation.
Why Redevelop a Brownfield?
Where Are Cleanups Taking Place Now?
Place Chart B here.
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Public Funding Fit with Brownfields
If: Market value of redeveloped property far exceeds cost of cleanup.
Then: Private developer likely to pay for cleanup and redevelopment.
If: Cost of cleanup far exceeds market value of redeveloped property
Then: Difficult to redevelopment.
If: Redeveloped property value close to covering cleanup and development costs.
Then: Private market alone unlikely to undertake project; some public investment can make it viable.
Economic Development Every $1.00 spent in Washington State cleanup creates*:
$12 in local and state tax
revenue
$14 in payroll value
$64 in business revenue
*2008 numbers
EcologyRemedial Action Grants
CommerceRevolving Loan Fund
EPAAssessment Grants
Cleanup Grants
Funding Brownfield Funding
Remedial Action Grants (RAG)
Remedial Action Grants and LoansChanges Effective September 29, 2014
RAG Oversight GrantsExtended grant agreements added
Independent Eligible cost limit increased to $600kPeriodic reimbursements allowed
Area-wide Groundwater Grants$500k for investigationLocal government does not need to be a PLP
Integrated Planning GrantsNo longer a pilot program$200k/$300k limit with no match requirement
Redevelopment planning Environmental site characterization
Land use and regulatory analysis
Economic and fiscal analysis Administrative costs
Eligible Integrated Planning Grant Activities
Redevelopment Opportunity Zone (ROZ)
RCW 70.105D.140 – Development Criteria
Cities, Counties, or Ports may designate a ROZ where:
• 50% of properties are Brownfields.
• Cleanup will be integrated & consistent with local
comp plans.
• Incorporated within city boundaries or UGA.
WHY? - Allows for prioritization of funding (RCW
70.105D.140)
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund –Department of Commerce
Available to public and private land owners who have not caused or contributed to contamination
Up to $1,000,000
Eligible Costs Cleanup Public Participation Environmental Insurance
Targeted Brownfields AssessmentEPA provides Phase I and Phase II assessment
work
Area-Wide and Site Specific Assessment $200,000-$400,000 for hazardous or petroleum
Inventory, characterize, assess, planning and community involvement
Cleanup Grants$200,000 for hazardous or
petroleum20% match required
EPA
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/publications/1409058.pdf
Remedial Action Grants for Local Communities – Latest Guidance (says 13-15 but is for 15-17!)
Tiffany Johnson, Brownfields Environmental Planner
Alan Bogner, Brownfields [email protected]
Ecology Brownfields Contacts: