Indiana Shovel Ready Program Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Economic Development requires strong partnerships..  Economic development is a team effort between OCRA, IEDC, local economic development organizations, other federal, state and local agencies, universities, utilities and rail providers  Financial incentives are only one factor in the site selection process

Key Issues for Site Consultants  Workforce  Transportation  Regulatory Certainty  Utilities  Schedules Permitting Construction Financing

Indiana Shovel Ready Program

Key Benefits for Communities  Help local communities identify and prepare sites and existing buildings for economic development  Certify sites and existing buildings to expedite the location and permitting processes for business development  Identify and fast track the state and local permits necessary for a specific site (dependent on the end user)

Requirements- Leadership  Executive-level local government official support. (Elected official or executive is defined as a Mayor, County Commissioner or Town Council President).

Requirements- Site Ownership  Site Ownership / Control: Clear title or development option 50-year title search Letter from property owner/option holder stating that site is for sale/lease

Requirements- Maps  Maps: ALTA Map Site map showing lot layout USGS Topographical Map Aerial Map

Requirements- Environmental  Phase I Environmental Site Assessment performed by a certified professional within the prior six months (Phase I Report and supporting information based on ASTM standards E or E ) Remediated sites provide documentation of liability protection.

Minimum Standards  Wetland delineation demonstrating that impacts to waters of the state will be avoided or mitigation plan approved by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Requirements- Infrastructure  Water and wastewater infrastructure to property line or demonstrate the ability to construct and pay for the infrastructure up to property line. Capacity clearly defined.

Requirements- Transporation  Transportation infrastructure to property line or demonstrate the ability to construct and pay for the infrastructure up to property line.

Requirements- Infrastructure  Electric infrastructure to property line or demonstrate the ability to construct and pay for the infrastructure up to property line. Capacity clearly identified.

Requirements- Infrastructure  Natural gas infrastructure to property line or demonstrate the ability to pay for the infrastructure up to the property line. Capacity clearly identified.

Requirements- Infrastructure  High speed communications infrastructure to property line or demonstrate the ability to construct and pay for infrastructure up to property line. Capacity clearly identified.

Sites and Buildings Database  Geographic information system (GIS)-based system.  Targeted to companies, site selection consultants and economic development professionals.  View available properties and search by square footage, use, cost and available infrastructure.  Corresponding demographic reports such as labor force, wages and consumer spending can be created directly from the site.  Local Economic Development Organizations maintain site information for their territory.  LEDO/LEDO%20List%209%2010.pdf LEDO/LEDO%20List%209%2010.pdf

Apply Now!  OCRA representatives will assist with application.  Accept applications throughout the year.  FASTeam reviews & approves applications.  s%20Initiatives/Shovel%20Ready/Curre nt_Shovel_Ready_App.pdf.

CONTACT: Office of Community and Rural Affairs One N. Capitol, Ste. 600 Indianapolis, IN