1 Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base BRAC Regional Task Force (RTF) Community Planning for BRAC Implementation Robeson County Executive Briefing January 15, 2008 Paul Dordal Executive Director

2 BRAC Changes at Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB BRAC Changes at Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB Ft. Bragg is the largest Army post in the country Ft. Bragg is the largest Army post in the country Growing to more than 65,000 soldiers and employees. Growing to more than 65,000 soldiers and employees. Includes BRAC actions, Army Transformation, and Grow the Army initiatives. Includes BRAC actions, Army Transformation, and Grow the Army initiatives. U.S. Army Forces Command and Army Reserve Command Headquarters (2,700) transfer from Atlanta. U.S. Army Forces Command and Army Reserve Command Headquarters (2,700) transfer from Atlanta. Pope AFB transfers to the Army in Pope AFB transfers to the Army in 2011.

3 Community Impact of Changes at Ft. Bragg Community Impact of Changes at Ft. Bragg Population growth: projecting 40,000 additional people Population growth: projecting 40,000 additional people Shortage of schools, classrooms, and teachers Shortage of schools, classrooms, and teachers Impacts housing, roads, airports, workforce, infrastructure, public safety, medical and quality of life Impacts housing, roads, airports, workforce, infrastructure, public safety, medical and quality of life A regional approach is essential to plan and prepare for the changes. A regional approach is essential to plan and prepare for the changes.

4 Community Impact of Changes at Ft. Bragg Community Impact of Changes at Ft. Bragg FORSCOM/USARC Headquarters will be the catalyst for creating a defense cluster. FORSCOM/USARC Headquarters will be the catalyst for creating a defense cluster. Senior decision makers that decide how to organize and equip the entire U.S. Army Senior decision makers that decide how to organize and equip the entire U.S. Army Manage more than $30 billion of DOD budget Manage more than $30 billion of DOD budget Hospitality requirements: 20,000 + visits a year Hospitality requirements: 20,000 + visits a year Excellent workforce and economic opportunities Excellent workforce and economic opportunities Potential to attract new Defense related industry and expand existing businesses Potential to attract new Defense related industry and expand existing businesses

5 Direct Economic Opportunities Due to Changes at Ft. Bragg Direct Economic Opportunities Due to Changes at Ft. Bragg On Post: $2.2 billion in military construction during the next 5 years. On Post: $2.2 billion in military construction during the next 5 years. Opportunities for prime contracts, partnerships, subcontracts, suppliers. Opportunities for prime contracts, partnerships, subcontracts, suppliers. Increased defense related business from in and out of state. Increased defense related business from in and out of state. Need additional hospitality, convention and meeting space. Need additional hospitality, convention and meeting space. Office and warehouse space needed for contractors. Office and warehouse space needed for contractors. Requires a skilled talent pool for defense related businesses! Requires a skilled talent pool for defense related businesses!

6 “All-American Defense Corridor” Market and promote Southeastern North Carolina to attract new defense companies to the region. Market and promote Southeastern North Carolina to attract new defense companies to the region. Emphasize our strengths: Emphasize our strengths: Five major military installations Five major military installations World-class research & development capabilities World-class research & development capabilities Motivated and skilled talent pool Motivated and skilled talent pool Outstanding quality of life Outstanding quality of life Excellent transportation systems Excellent transportation systems Establish a defense industry sector with high technology, high paying jobs Establish a defense industry sector with high technology, high paying jobs

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8 BRAC RTF DVD “All American Defense Corridor”

9 Robeson County BRAC contacts Robeson County is a TIER ONE county (significant impact from BRAC) Robeson County is a TIER ONE county (significant impact from BRAC) BRAC RTF Board Members: BRAC RTF Board Members: Kenneth Windley, Jr. County Manager Kenneth Windley, Jr. County Manager Blake Proctor, represents municipalities Blake Proctor, represents municipalities Jim Brown, alternate county rep Jim Brown, alternate county rep Dana Powell – Lumber River WDB Dana Powell – Lumber River WDB Greg Cummings represents Economic Development Greg Cummings represents Economic Development

10 Economic Transformation Economic Development Initiatives Economic Development Initiatives BRAC RTF survey to 500 defense contractors. BRAC RTF survey to 500 defense contractors. Regional and state approach to recruit defense contractors: Tactronics, MPRI, BAH Regional and state approach to recruit defense contractors: Tactronics, MPRI, BAH Economic opportunities associated with FORSCOM/USARC move. Economic opportunities associated with FORSCOM/USARC move. Coordinating with other military related organizations: NC DOC; NC MBC; DSTA Coordinating with other military related organizations: NC DOC; NC MBC; DSTA

11 Robeson County Assets Excellent location: I-95, I-74/73, I-295, and rail. Excellent location: I-95, I-74/73, I-295, and rail. Lumberton Regional Airport: new commercial training Lumberton Regional Airport: new commercial training Robeson Community College: training a skilled workforce! Robeson Community College: training a skilled workforce! UNC Pembroke: 4 year degrees UNC Pembroke: 4 year degrees Available industrial facilities Available industrial facilities Hub zone Certified Firms Hub zone Certified Firms

12 BRAC RTF VISION Implement comprehensive regional planning for quality of life and planned growth Implement comprehensive regional planning for quality of life and planned growth Establish Community Partnership with Ft. Bragg for long term sustainability and support Establish Community Partnership with Ft. Bragg for long term sustainability and support Transform the Workforce to meet the needs of emerging industries Transform the Workforce to meet the needs of emerging industries Transform the Regional Economy based on the growth at Ft. Bragg as the catalyst to attract defense related companies and new growth Transform the Regional Economy based on the growth at Ft. Bragg as the catalyst to attract defense related companies and new growth

13 BRAC Regional Task Force Purpose and Scope Purpose: Unify the community planning effort by coordinating the requirements and shortfalls for the counties and municipalities affected by BRAC actions at Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB. Purpose: Unify the community planning effort by coordinating the requirements and shortfalls for the counties and municipalities affected by BRAC actions at Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB. Scope: Serve as 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: Serve as 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.

14 BRAC RTF Funding Extensive program growth in the past 15 months Extensive program growth in the past 15 months Significant Investment in RTF programs for this region: Significant Investment in RTF programs for this region: DOD: $1.9 million DOD: $1.9 million US DOL: $5 million US DOL: $5 million State: $375,000 State: $375,000 Counties: $345,000 Counties: $345,000 Potential to create a thriving defense industry cluster and get this region state and national attention! Potential to create a thriving defense industry cluster and get this region state and national attention!

15 Economic Transformation Purpose: Emphasize and promote the strengths inherent to a defense industry sector in North Carolina. Promote and market the All American Defense Corridor: On-going marketing initiative Creating DVDs and Brochures to market transformation Funding Sources: $5.0M DOL Grant and State and County Marketing Funds Workforce Transformation Purpose: Develop innovative education and workforce training programs to meet the requirements of emerging defense industry clusters and other key areas Create the All American Center For Workforce Innovation Funding Source: $5.0M DOL Grant Regional Planning Purpose: Plan and prepare regional communities for BRAC changes and other transformation growth End Product: Develop Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan Funding Source: $1.9M OEA Grant BRAC RTF Programs

16 A Regional Approach to Planning A Regional Approach to Planning Identifying problem areas and potential solutions for local, regional, state and federal consideration. Identifying problem areas and potential solutions for local, regional, state and federal consideration. Creating a regional network and information sharing process. County reps, workgroups and stakeholders are involved in regional coordination. Creating a regional network and information sharing process. County reps, workgroups and stakeholders are involved in regional coordination. Developing a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan over the next 12 months. Developing a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan over the next 12 months. Training and Development Associates (TDA) of Laurinburg awarded the primary contract for CRGP. Training and Development Associates (TDA) of Laurinburg awarded the primary contract for CRGP. FORSCOM survey is on the BRACRTF.com website and the preliminary assessment is under review FORSCOM survey is on the BRACRTF.com website and the preliminary assessment is under review

17 Working Groups/Elements of Comprehensive Regional Plan Schools and Education Schools and Education Transportation (roads/rail/airline) Transportation (roads/rail/airline) Workforce impact/employment opportunities Workforce impact/employment opportunities Economic Impact Economic Impact Housing: on and off installation Housing: on and off installation Infrastructure: Public Works/Public Safety Infrastructure: Public Works/Public Safety Medical Services: on and off installation Medical Services: on and off installation Meetings/Conventions/Special Activities Meetings/Conventions/Special Activities Compatible Land Use, Sustainable Development Compatible Land Use, Sustainable Development Regional Communication and Coordination Regional Communication and Coordination Recreation, Parks, Arts and Culture Recreation, Parks, Arts and Culture

18 End Product for Phase II Develop a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan that integrates our planning efforts into a cohesive “game plan” for sustainable growth and development Develop a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan that integrates our planning efforts into a cohesive “game plan” for sustainable growth and development Includes Implementation Plan and Action Steps Includes Implementation Plan and Action Steps Integration into local, regional and state planning initiatives Integration into local, regional and state planning initiatives Focus on Sustainable Economic Development opportunities for each community Focus on Sustainable Economic Development opportunities for each community

19 BRAC RTF Robeson County Impacts

20 Robeson County Preliminary Projections Population Projections Population Projections Housing Demographics Housing Demographics School Demographics School Demographics Other Observations Other Observations

21 Robeson County Population Projections Approx 5% population growth expected

22 Robeson County Housing Demographics Housing Demand for the period Housing Demand for the period Normal GrowthBRAC growth Normal GrowthBRAC growth 1934 owner units 134 owner units 1934 owner units 134 owner units 712 rental units 49 rental units 712 rental units 49 rental units Average: 345 new owner units/127 new rental units Majority of new units projected to be single family units Majority of new units projected to be single family units

23 Robeson County School Demographics 15 th largest school district 15 th largest school district K-12 enrollment: 23,794 students K-12 enrollment: 23,794 students Annual growth rate of approx 0.02% Annual growth rate of approx 0.02% Expected growth ( ) – 230 students Expected growth ( ) – 230 students Will not create a capacity gap in school system Will not create a capacity gap in school system

24 Robeson County Other Observations Military personnel tend to reside in the northern part of the county Military personnel tend to reside in the northern part of the county Parkton, St. Pauls, and Lumber Bridge area Parkton, St. Pauls, and Lumber Bridge area Known growth constraints include: Known growth constraints include: Soils that will not support septic systems Soils that will not support septic systems Low flat areas subject to flooding – good for farming Low flat areas subject to flooding – good for farming

25 Planning Timeline Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan (CRGP) Jan 24 - Preliminary CRGP to Executive Committee Jan 24 - Preliminary CRGP to Executive Committee Feb 1 - April 30 – Workgroup reviews of CRGP Feb 1 - April 30 – Workgroup reviews of CRGP May 1 – DRAFT CRGP submitted to BRAC RTF May 1 – DRAFT CRGP submitted to BRAC RTF Jun 1 - Jul 31 – Public review and comment Jun 1 - Jul 31 – Public review and comment Oct 1 – Plan finalized and distributed Oct 1 – Plan finalized and distributed

26 BRAC RTF Workforce Transformation

27 Workforce Transformation Improve quality of life and economic conditions. Improve quality of life and economic conditions. U.S. DOL awarded a Workforce Demonstration grant for $5 million to the BRAC RTF. U.S. DOL awarded a Workforce Demonstration grant for $5 million to the BRAC RTF. Identify and meet the needs of defense related companies in the areas of Military Preparedness and Homeland Security. Identify and meet the needs of defense related companies in the areas of Military Preparedness and Homeland Security. Meet the workforce needs of the military installations. Meet the workforce needs of the military installations.

28 Workforce Demonstration Grant Program Goal is to expand employment and advancement opportunities for workers in a regional economy! Goal is to expand employment and advancement opportunities for workers in a regional economy! Use military growth and FORSCOM/USARC move as the catalyst to transform low income economies to higher paying defense and technology related jobs. Use military growth and FORSCOM/USARC move as the catalyst to transform low income economies to higher paying defense and technology related jobs. Includes all eleven counties: Economic Developers; school systems; four Workforce Development Boards; eight Community Colleges; five Universities Includes all eleven counties: Economic Developers; school systems; four Workforce Development Boards; eight Community Colleges; five Universities

29 Workforce Demonstration Initiatives Regional resource mapping to identify supply and demand. Regional resource mapping to identify supply and demand. All American Center for Workforce Innovation. All American Center for Workforce Innovation. Establish virtual network with key players to link. programs and the workforce. Establish virtual network with key players to link. programs and the workforce. Wounded Warrior Demonstration Program. Wounded Warrior Demonstration Program. Communications and Outreach program. Communications and Outreach program.

30 Center of Innovation for Defense and Homeland Security All-American Center for Workforce Innovation ALL-AMERICAN CENTER for Workforce Innovation Homeland Security Military Preparedness Leadership Development Technology Innovation Enhanced Training and Simulation Social 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

31 ROBESON BLADEN SAMPSON MOORE LEE HARNETT SCOTLAND RICHMOND FT. BRAGG HOKECUMBERLAND MONTGOMERY All-American Center Virtual Networking 8 Community Colleges 11 Joblink Career Centers 11 Public school systems NCMBC DSTA 5 Universities SBTDC

32 Workforce Demonstration Steering Group Representatives Robeson Community College Robeson Community College Dr. Charles Chrestman UNC-Pembroke UNC-Pembroke Dr. Allen Meadors Workforce Development Board Workforce Development Board Ms. Dana Powell

33 Education Focus Goal – To identify, implement, and promote educational programs, kindergarten through graduate school, essential to preparing the workforce that industry demands Goal – To identify, implement, and promote educational programs, kindergarten through graduate school, essential to preparing the workforce that industry demands Objective – To provide the communications hub and coordinate the regional educational efforts focused on workforce talent development Objective – To provide the communications hub and coordinate the regional educational efforts focused on workforce talent development

34 Education Advisory Group Representatives Robeson County Schools Robeson County Schools Mr. Johnny Hunt, Mr. Merle Summers Robeson Community College Robeson Community College Dr. Charles Chrestman UNC-Pembroke UNC-Pembroke Dr. Allen Meadors, Dr. Charles Harrington Workforce Development Board Workforce Development Board Ms. Dana Powell, Mr. John Reese Program Review Interagency Interaction LiaisonAmbassador

35 Education Initiatives Dropout Prevention Grant submitted to NC Department of Public Instruction “Know, Care, Act” Initiative Middle School emphasis: soft skills necessary for success in school and work High School emphasis: options for students after completing high school

36 BRAC RTF awarded $203,100 to develop Regional Agriculture Sustainability Program (RASP) BRAC RTF awarded $203,100 to develop Regional Agriculture Sustainability Program (RASP) Partnership with Sustainable Fort Bragg, Moore County Cooperative Extension Center, and Sustainable Sandhills Partnership with Sustainable Fort Bragg, Moore County Cooperative Extension Center, and Sustainable Sandhills Provide full-time agricultural specialist to further Sustainable Sandhills’ ‘Feed to Fort’ initiative as well as agri-tourism and ‘niche’ farming opportunities Provide full-time agricultural specialist to further Sustainable Sandhills’ ‘Feed to Fort’ initiative as well as agri-tourism and ‘niche’ farming opportunities Sustainable Agriculture specialist will serve the region and work closely with Robeson County Cooperative Extension Center Sustainable Agriculture specialist will serve the region and work closely with Robeson County Cooperative Extension Center Tobacco Trust Fund Grant

37 BRAC RTF has applied for $1.5 million to the NC Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (NC ADFP) to develop a regional strategy to protect working lands (farming and forestry) BRAC RTF has applied for $1.5 million to the NC Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (NC ADFP) to develop a regional strategy to protect working lands (farming and forestry) ADFP project would build upon the RASP to integrate agriculture into BRAC RTF workforce, education, and economic development initiatives ADFP project would build upon the RASP to integrate agriculture into BRAC RTF workforce, education, and economic development initiatives Farmland Protection Plan would be developed for each County at no cost Farmland Protection Plan would be developed for each County at no cost Regional Working Lands Protection Strategy

38 Adopted Farmland Preservation Plans would be certified by the NC Department of Agriculture, giving County priority consideration in future Farmland Preservation Trust Fund grant cycles Adopted Farmland Preservation Plans would be certified by the NC Department of Agriculture, giving County priority consideration in future Farmland Preservation Trust Fund grant cycles Funds (~$140,000 for each County) - used to develop a series of sustainable agriculture ‘pilot projects’ Funds (~$140,000 for each County) - used to develop a series of sustainable agriculture ‘pilot projects’ Selected farmers/forestland owners would participate directly in pilot project to build a sustainable agriculture/forestry enterprise in exchange for cash payments (development rights lease for at least 20 yrs) Selected farmers/forestland owners would participate directly in pilot project to build a sustainable agriculture/forestry enterprise in exchange for cash payments (development rights lease for at least 20 yrs) Regional Working Lands Protection Strategy

39 Strengthen region’s agricultural economy by opening new markets for local producers, including Fort Bragg & future biofuel power plants Strengthen region’s agricultural economy by opening new markets for local producers, including Fort Bragg & future biofuel power plants Help preserve the region’s cultural heritage of family farms and rural entrepreneurship Help preserve the region’s cultural heritage of family farms and rural entrepreneurship Link agriculture to new technologies (biofuels, cellulose derivatives) to expand opportunities for the next generation of farmers Link agriculture to new technologies (biofuels, cellulose derivatives) to expand opportunities for the next generation of farmers Goals of BRAC RTF Farmland Protection Initiatives

40 Position producers to succeed in the emerging ‘buy local’ environment, including growth in organic food markets and greenhouse gas emission offsets as a tradable agricultural commodity Position producers to succeed in the emerging ‘buy local’ environment, including growth in organic food markets and greenhouse gas emission offsets as a tradable agricultural commodity Preserve Working Lands near Fort Bragg (Compatible Use for Mission Sustainment) Preserve Working Lands near Fort Bragg (Compatible Use for Mission Sustainment) Help protect North Carolina’s ‘Green Infrastructure’ Help protect North Carolina’s ‘Green Infrastructure’ Goals of BRAC RTF Farmland Protection Initiatives

41 Community Involvement Community involvement is critical. Community involvement is critical. Identify specific problem areas Identify specific problem areas Integrate and augment existing planning efforts. Fully engage with local governments and regional planners Integrate and augment existing planning efforts. Fully engage with local governments and regional planners Implement the Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan Implement the Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan Understand and prepare for the economic impact and workforce requirements. Understand and prepare for the economic impact and workforce requirements. Recognize Opportunities: new and expanding businesses; housing and infrastructure. Recognize Opportunities: new and expanding businesses; housing and infrastructure.

42 BRAC RTF QUESTIONS?

43 BRAC RTF Contact Info Executive Director: Paul Dordal Executive Director: Paul Dordal Deputy Director: John Harbison Deputy Director: John Harbison Regional Planner: Don Belk Regional Planner: Don Belk Workforce Program Director: Steve Wilkins Workforce Program Director: Steve Wilkins Program Mgr for Education: Dr. Jane Smith Program Mgr for Education: Dr. Jane Smith Program Manager for Workforce: Tim Moore Program Manager for Workforce: Tim Moore Executive Assistant: John Bellamy Executive Assistant: John Bellamy Administrative Assistant: Renee Semient Administrative Assistant: Renee Semient : Website: : Website: *Offices are located on Fort Bragg *Offices are located on Fort Bragg

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