1 Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base BRAC Regional Task Force (RTF) Community Planning for BRAC Implementation ANNUAL TASK FORCE AND QUARTERLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING October 26, 2006

2 Welcome and Introductions of Guests Chairman Tim McNeill BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE ANNUAL MEETING

3 OLD BUSINESS BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE ANNUAL MEETING

4 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE ANNUAL MEETING

5 BRAC RTF Key Events and Milestones September 15, 2005: BRAC signed by President September 15, 2005: BRAC signed by President January 24, 2006: Gov Easley hosts initial meeting January 24, 2006: Gov Easley hosts initial meeting January 27, 2006: Initial trip to FORSCOM HQ January 27, 2006: Initial trip to FORSCOM HQ April 15, 2006: Formed a BRAC RTF Steering Group April 15, 2006: Formed a BRAC RTF Steering Group June 15, 2006: BRAC RTF Board of Directors and Executive Committee formally established. June 15, 2006: BRAC RTF Board of Directors and Executive Committee formally established. September 13-14, 2006: Relocation Fair at FORSCOM September 13-14, 2006: Relocation Fair at FORSCOM October 4, 2006: BRAC RTF/COG Receives OEA Grant October 4, 2006: BRAC RTF/COG Receives OEA Grant October 26, 2006: First annual BRAC Regional Task Force meeting. October 26, 2006: First annual BRAC Regional Task Force meeting.

6 Mr. David Larson Deputy Director for DOD Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE ANNUAL MEETING

7 Mr. Gil Gilleland, SES Deputy G-1 U.S. Army Forces Command BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE ANNUAL MEETING

8 Executive Director’s Report BGen (ret) Paul Dordal BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE ANNUAL MEETING

9 BRAC Regional Task Force (RTF) Purpose: To unify the community planning effort by coordinating the requirements and upgrades associated with the BRAC actions for the eleven counties and municipalities surrounding Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB. Purpose: To unify the community planning effort by coordinating the requirements and upgrades associated with the BRAC actions for the eleven counties and municipalities surrounding Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB. Scope: This organization is the liaison between the military; the communities in the organization; state agencies associated with these requirements; and federal agencies designated to provide community assistance for BRAC. Scope: This organization is the liaison between the military; the communities in the organization; state agencies associated with these requirements; and federal agencies designated to provide community assistance for BRAC.

10 ROBESON BLADEN CUMBERLAND SAMPSON MONTGOMERY MOORE LEE HARNETT SCOTLAND RICHMOND FT. BRAGG BRAC RTF Eleven Member Counties HOKE SAMPSON BLADEN MONTGOMERY HOKE LEE MOORE HARNETT CUMBERLAND SCOTLAND ROBESON RICHMOND Fort Bragg Legend: 7 Tier 1 counties 4 Tier 2 counties

11 Impact of Changes at Ft. Bragg Impact of Changes at Ft. Bragg Population growth: more than 20,000 people Population growth: more than 20,000 people Contractor office space forced off post Contractor office space forced off post Hospitality requirements: 30,000 + visits a year Hospitality requirements: 30,000 + visits a year New Defense businesses and expansions. New Defense businesses and expansions. Shortage of schools, classrooms, housing Shortage of schools, classrooms, housing Impact on roads, airports, infrastructure Impact on roads, airports, infrastructure Federal grant for assessing economic impact and developing a growth management plan Federal grant for assessing economic impact and developing a growth management plan

12 BRAC RTF A Regional Approach Awarded a Federal Grant from OEA for $1.16 million to Develop a Comprehensive Growth Management Plan for the communities surrounding Ft. Bragg Awarded a Federal Grant from OEA for $1.16 million to Develop a Comprehensive Growth Management Plan for the communities surrounding Ft. Bragg Assess the impacts and implement BRAC planning: Assess the impacts and implement BRAC planning: Phase I: Housing; schools; and workforce Phase I: Housing; schools; and workforce Phase II: Supporting requirements and improvements Phase II: Supporting requirements and improvements Phase III: Comprehensive Growth Management Plan Phase III: Comprehensive Growth Management Plan Maximize the economic potential associated with the FORSCOM move and FtBragg growth Maximize the economic potential associated with the FORSCOM move and FtBragg growth

13 BRAC RTF PHASE I Issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Phase I Issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Phase I Starts on January 1 for a three month period. (3.5 months) Starts on January 1 for a three month period. (3.5 months) Overall: Assess existing conditions and assess changes at Ft. Bragg/Pope AFB. Overall: Assess existing conditions and assess changes at Ft. Bragg/Pope AFB. Identify issues and problem areas Identify issues and problem areas Refine the scope of work and RFP for Phases II & III Refine the scope of work and RFP for Phases II & III Early deliverables: Early deliverables: Housing: Assess where people will live. Housing: Assess where people will live. Schools: Projections for school age children Schools: Projections for school age children Workforce: Impact on the civilian workforce, especially transition from Pope AFB to Ft. Bragg Workforce: Impact on the civilian workforce, especially transition from Pope AFB to Ft. Bragg

14 Phase II Tasks Level of Effort Level of Effort Workforce impact/employment opportunities ( 2.5 months) Workforce impact/employment opportunities ( 2.5 months) Economic Impact (18.0 months) Economic Impact (18.0 months) Housing: on and off installation ( 3.0 months) Housing: on and off installation ( 3.0 months) Infrastructure: Public Works/Safety/Rec ( 2.5 months) Infrastructure: Public Works/Safety/Rec ( 2.5 months) Schools and Education ( 3.0 months) Schools and Education ( 3.0 months) Transportation (roads/rail/airline) ( 2.0 months) Transportation (roads/rail/airline) ( 2.0 months) Medical: on and off installation ( 1.0 months) Medical: on and off installation ( 1.0 months) Meetings/Conventions/Special Activities ( 1.0 months) Meetings/Conventions/Special Activities ( 1.0 months) Compatible Development, Environmental (18.0 months) Compatible Development, Environmental (18.0 months) Regional Communication and Coordination ( 1.0 months) Regional Communication and Coordination ( 1.0 months) Arts and Culture *(not included in grant) Arts and Culture *(not included in grant)

15 BRAC RTF Phase III Develop a Comprehensive Growth Management Plan (6.5 months) Develop a Comprehensive Growth Management Plan (6.5 months) Integrates the planning efforts of Phase II into a documented, cohesive game plan for growth and development Integrates the planning efforts of Phase II into a documented, cohesive game plan for growth and development Includes Implementation Plan and Action Steps Includes Implementation Plan and Action Steps Committee reviews and public participation Committee reviews and public participation Integration into regional and state planning documents Integration into regional and state planning documents

16 Community Involvement Community involvement is critical for developing a Comprehensive Growth Management Plan. Identify specific problem areas due to new growth: schools, housing, transportation, infrastructure. Integrate and augment existing planning efforts Implement recommendations Recognize opportunities: New and expanding businesses; additional schools, housing and infrastructure Understand and prepare for the economic impact.

17 Economic Developer’s Meeting October 17 Results: Develop a survey with DOC assistance Develop a comprehensive list of Defense Contractor’s through NC Military Business Center Assess benefits of a “Trade Show” event in Atlanta Approach this effort as the BRAC RTF region Work with the Regional Partnerships as appropriate

STRATEGIC FORCE... DECISIVE VICTORY Ft. BRAGG/POPE AFB AMERICA’S 911 CRISIS RESPONSE CAPABILITY Ft. BRAGG/POPE AFB AMERICA’S 911 CRISIS RESPONSE CAPABILITY

19 Deputy Garrison Commander, Mr. Gary Knight 440 th Air Reserve Wing Det 1 Commander, Col Clark Governor’s Assistant for Military Affairs, Ms. Ann Lichtner BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE ANNUAL MEETING

20 Regional Land Use Advisory Commission (RLUAC) Executive Director’s Report Mr. Jim Dougherty BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE ANNUAL MEETING

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22 BRAC RTF WEBSITE

23 BRAC RTF CALENDAR OF EVENTS

24 Luncheon sponsored by BBandT Mr. William Brooks, Jr Regional President

25 Tier Discussion Approach to merging regional organizations BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE ANNUAL MEETING

26 ROBESON BLADEN CUMBERLAND SAMPSON MONTGOMERY MOORE LEE HARNETT SCOTLAND RICHMOND FT. BRAGG BRAC RTF Eleven Member Counties HOKE SAMPSON BLADEN MONTGOMERY HOKE LEE MOORE HARNETT CUMBERLAND SCOTLAND ROBESON RICHMOND Fort Bragg Legend: 7 Tier 1 counties 4 Tier 2 counties

27 BRAC RTF Scheduled Board Meetings Next Executive Committee meeting on November 16 th at 10:00 am to review proposals (prior to RLUAC mtg) Next Executive Committee meeting on November 16 th at 10:00 am to review proposals (prior to RLUAC mtg) A special Board of Director’s meeting is needed to approve selection A special Board of Director’s meeting is needed to approve selection Options: following RLUAC on Nov 16 th or Nov 30th Options: following RLUAC on Nov 16 th or Nov 30th Next Quarterly Board of Director’s meeting on February 15 th in conjunction with RLUAC. Next Quarterly Board of Director’s meeting on February 15 th in conjunction with RLUAC.