Economic Development Packet June 8, 2021.docx

Economic Development Committee Agenda June 8, 2021 – 4:00 PM This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. Public participation information is as follows: Phone: +1 646 558 8656 US Link: https://zoom.us/j/97965681871?pwd=NkkyT2Z4N1ZXYmZ6QzB5Qi9scVBHdz09 Event number: 938 8968 7601 Event password: Dover Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate time. When possible, please notify the Mayor's Office (302-760-4920 or email mayorsoffice@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized. 1. Welcome 2. Adoption of Agenda 3. Adoption of Minutes 4. Diane Laird- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) 5. Diane Laird- Downtown Dover Partnership Request for Qualification for Strategic Master Plan 6. Dave Hugg- Director of Planning and Inspections- City of Dover Community and Economic Development Update 7. Mayor's Announcements 8. Next Meeting Date: July 13, 2021 at 4:00 PM 9. Adjournment

Economic Development Committee Minutes April 13, 2021- 4:00 p.m. The Economic Development Committee Meeting was held by video conference on April 13, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor Robin R. Christiansen presiding. Committee Members present via video or telephone were Councilman David Anderson, Kim Adams, Dave Hugg-City Planner, Randy Robertson - City Manager, and Diane Laird were present. Councilman Roy Sudler and Clayton E. Hammond II were not present. Guests present Kevin Quinn and Matthew Suchodolski from Economic Development Administration. WELCOME At 4:00 pm Mayor Robin R. Christiansen called the Economic Development Meeting to order. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mayor Christiansen called for a motion to adopt the Agenda. Dave Hugg moved for adoption of agenda, seconded by Councilman David Anderson, unanimously carried. (Councilman Roy Sudler and Clayton E. Hammond II absent). ADOPTION OF MINUTES Mayor Christiansen called for a motion to adopt February 9, 2021 minutes. Diane Laird moved for adoption of minutes, seconded by Councilman Anderson, unanimously carried. (Councilman Roy Sudler and Clayton E. Hammond II absent). KEVIN QUINN – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION – DISCUSS SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Kevin Quinn and Matthew Suchodolski from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) gave a PowerPoint presentation please see Attachment 1. Matthew Suchodolski states his appreciation for time tonight. The Delaware State University Center very important project funding requested in 2011. 2021 EDA was able to feature Delaware State University this past summer coordinated outreach with National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) as a historically black college and University were able demonstrate the good work the students of Economic Development and Business programming do and can do. They have been recognized International Economic Development Council as a model program. They obtain the course work to allow them to be equipped for Economic

Economic Development Meeting of April 13, 2021 PAGE 2 Development Certification. The alignment with Delaware State can not be overlooked they were one of 11 universities throughout the nation that were featured. Matthew Suchodolski states Councilman Anderson had early questions relative to Dover Air Force Base for Department of Defense programming. Outreached to Douglas Edward Brown whom shared notice of funding opportunities that will be apparent this fiscal year. Matthew Suchodolski will share that information via email. Councilman Anderson asks when it comes to the Covid Grants and opportunity zones would something like money for small business revolving loan fund (RLF) would that qualify for Covid funding. Kevin Quinn state the RLF granted to the state will cover all three counties, as well as three additional RLFs one per each county. The City of Dover could start RLF specifically for Dover, but they cannot cross, business cannot get funding from multiple RLFs. Councilman Anderson next question is who handles destination funds? Kevin Quinn states he is not familiar with these funds. Matthew Suchodolski state under American Recovery Plan the congressional appropriation speaks to a certain percentage of that appropriation for EDA to be for travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation. There will be funds just do not have terms of engagement yet. Mayor Christiansen welcomes Mr. Randy Robertson our new City Manager Diane Laird, she and Lisa have been working on grant request through USDA that was submitted on March 31 for a revolving loan fund. It is nice to know that we may be able to look for more additional funding. Would EDA funding be available for Master Planning Downtown. Kevin Quinn said yes please send him a proposal for RLF also that is not duplicating efforts from other RLF in Delaware. Also, yes the EDA helps with master planning and feasibility studies would be happy to discuss further down the road and off line. They will assist with sewer, roads, outdated infrastructure, and attracting business that will hire. Mr. Randy Robertson asks Mr. Hugg is this same planning process we spoke a week ago with Ms. Parkowski or is it different. Dave Hugg states it is the same notion. Mr. Robertson asks if this is the same RFP conceptually and Dave Hugg confirmed. Dave Hugg asks if infrastructure funding would apply if City is interested in developing or redevelop municipal complex example a new City Hall. Kevin Quinn states not it is not it has be in regards to job creation. Example when he was in Tennessee that brought in Volkswagen, they had an area of undeveloped land. They gave them a grant to clear land, redo rail lines, water and sewer. That is more classic EDA Public Works for funding. Dave asks if underutilized unused farm land as a future employment zone linked to air force base those would be eligible, and Mr. Kevin Quinn stated yes.

Economic Development Meeting of April 13, 2021 PAGE 3 Lisa Chase asks Kevin if she can talk off line, he agrees to go through each project that they have lined up. Lisa asks if there is a funding cap on these grants. Kevin says yes and no for example if you ask for 20 million for an RLF you must bring it down. You have to be realistic and have match. Lisa asks if it will be a one to one match, Kevin says yes match makes your application more competitive. Councilman Anderson, the hospital expanded and other job opportunities, but the water sewer piping would need to expand would EDA give match for it. Kevin Quinn states yes that is what EDA does and that would be competitive under Public Works. Councilman Anderson would be enhancing with smart technology to bring more people in and getting competitive grants with Verizon 5g broadband and electric cars. Kevin Quinn says yes that would qualify. Dave Hugg asks if funds from American Rescue Plan be able to use as match. Kevin Quinn says the guidelines for that money has not come out, yet he would have to check with his legal team. Mr. Suchodolski states their lawyers are currently looking at that and reaching out to treasury. CITY OF DOVER PLANNING UPDATE GIVEN BY DAVE HUGG Dave Hugg advises we took advantage and submitted seven projects through Congressional Authorization Procreations Process some would qualify for EDA funding mostly infrastructure projects. Also, submitted four projects to Representative Blunt Rochester for community projects including two planning projects if we cannot get funded otherwise. Waiting for guidelines from US Treasury of American Rescue Plan should be on or around May 10. MAYORS ANNOUNCMENT Next meeting will have a guest speaker thanks to Councilman Anderson will give insight on new directions we can go. NEXT MEETING DATE May 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM via ZOOM ADJOURNMANT Mayor Robin R. Christiansen called for a motion to adjourn. Councilman Anderson moved for adjournment, seconded by Diane Laird, unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned 5:00PM.

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Attachment 1 EDA Contacts for Delaware Linda Cruz-Carnall, Regional Director, Philadelphia Regional Office Marguerite McGinley, Area Director-Investment Development Team, Philadelphia Regional Office Kevin F. Quinn Economic Development Specialist, Investment Development Team Economic Development Representative-Delaware, Philadelphia Regional Office 202-695-6280 Matthew Suchodolski Management Analyst-Economic Development Integration, Philadelphia Regional Office (215) 316-2472 https://eda.gov/contact +

Attachment 1 Philadelphia Regional Office Philadelphia Regional Office: CT, DE, DC, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV, PR, VI https://eda.gov/contact +

Attachment 1 EDA’S MISSION To lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy The U.S. Economic Development Administration's investment policy is designed to establish a foundation for sustainable job growth and the building of durable regional economies throughout the United States This foundation builds upon two key economic drivers - innovation and regional collaboration. Innovation is key to global competitiveness, new and better jobs, a resilient economy, and the attainment of national economic goals Regional collaboration is essential for economic recovery because regions are the centers of competition in the new global economy and those that work together to leverage resources and use their strengths to overcome weaknesses will fare better than those that do not EDA encourages its partners around the country to develop initiatives that advance new ideas and creative approaches to address rapidly evolving economic conditions

Attachment 1 A HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM the hierarchy of community needs incubators universities & labs accelerators HEALTHY commercialization capital ECOSYSTEM capital people & culture INNOVATION ENGINES people & culture BUSINESS SUPPORT broadband transportation cellular utilities people & culture wireless TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE people & culture BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE people & culture

Attachment 1 EDA PROGRAMS Planning Supports local organizations (Economic Development Districts, Indian Tribes, and other eligible areas) with short and long-term planning efforts. The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Content Guidelines, provides suggestions, tools, and resources for developing comprehensive economic development strategies. Public Works Empowers distressed communities to revitalize, expand, and upgrade their physical infrastructure to attract new industry, encourage business expansion, diversify local economies, and generate or retain long-term, private sector jobs and investment. Economic Adjustment Assists state and local interests in designing and implementing strategies to adjust or bring about change to an economy. The program focuses on areas that have experienced or are under threat of serious structural damage to the underlying economic base. Under Economic Adjustment, EDA administers its Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program, which supplies small businesses and entrepreneurs with the gap financing needed to start or expand their business. Local Technical Assistance Helps fill the knowledge and information gaps that may prevent leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors in distressed areas from making optimal decisions on local economic development issues. University Centers A partnership of the federal government and academia that makes the varied and vast resources of universities available to the economic development community.

Attachment 1 EDA PROGRAMS Build to Scale (formerly known as Regional Innovation Strategies) The Build to Scale (B2S) Program builds regional economies through scalable startups and includes three competitions supporting entrepreneurship, acceleration of company growth and increased access to risk capital across regional economies. Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms A national network of 11 Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers to help strengthen the competitiveness of American companies that have lost domestic sales and employment because of increased imports of similar goods and services. Research and National Technical Assistance Supports research of leading edge, world class economic development practices and information dissemination efforts. Economic Development Integration EDA possesses broad and deep experience in successfully coordinating resources across multiple programs and special initiatives. Based upon this experience and EDA’s historic track record of successful collaboration with a range of stakeholders (both federal and non-federal), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has designated EDA to lead the federal government’s efforts to maximize the integration of economic development resources from all sources, including federal, state, local and philanthropic, to achieve more impactful and sustainable outcomes for communities across America.

Attachment 1 Planning Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) -Contributes to effective economic development in America’s communities & regions through a locally-based, regionally-driven economic development planning process -Economic development planning through the CEDS is the cornerstone of EDA’s programs -Successfully serves to engage community leaders, leverage the involvement of the private sector, and establish a strategic blueprint for regional collaboration -The CEDS provides the capacity-building foundation by which the public sector, working in conjunction with other economic actors (individuals, firms, industries), creates the environment for regional economic prosperity

Attachment 1 EDA’s Investment Priorities 1. Recovery & Resilience: Projects that assist with economic resilience (including business continuity and preparedness) and long-term recovery from natural disasters and economic shocks to ensure U.S. communities are globally competitive. 2. Critical Infrastructure: Projects that establish the fundamental building blocks of a prosperous and innovation-centric economy and a secure platform for American business, including physical (e.g., broadband, energy, roads, water, sewer) and other economic infrastructure.

Attachment 1 EDA’s Investment Priorities 3. Workforce Development & Manufacturing: Projects that support the planning and implementation of infrastructure for skills-training centers and related facilities that address the hiring needs of the business community -- particularly in the manufacturing sector -- with a specific emphasis on the expansion of apprenticeships and work-and-learn training models. Also includes projects that encourage job creation and business expansion in manufacturing, including infrastructure-related efforts that focus on advanced manufacturing of innovative, high-value products and enhancing manufacturing supply chains. 4. Exports & FDI: Primarily infrastructure projects that enhance community assets (e.g., port facilities) to support growth in U.S. exports and increased foreign direct investment—and ultimately the return of jobs to the United States.

Attachment 1 EDA’s Investment Priorities 5. Opportunity Zones: Planning and implementation projects aimed at attracting private investment – including from Opportunity Funds – to grow businesses and create jobs in Census tracts that have been designated as Opportunity Zones. This includes targeted projects located within an Opportunity Zone; projects that, while not located within an Opportunity Zone, have a clear intent of benefitting nearby Opportunity Zone(s); and regional projects that encompass an area containing at least one Opportunity Zone with a clear intent of benefitting that Opportunity Zone. Opportunity Zones are designed to spur economic development by providing tax benefits to investors. For more information on Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Funds, see https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/opportunity-zones-frequently- asked-questions.

Attachment 1 ELIGIBILITY Who is eligible to apply? • Eligible applicants must be a state, a political subdivision of a state, district organization, Indian tribe, institution of higher education, or a non-profit acting in coordination with a political subdivision of a state.

Attachment 1 ELIGIBILITY What criteria and requirements must be met to apply? Certain economic distress criteria must be met (for Public Works or Economic Adjustment investments): An unemployment rate that is, for the most recent twenty-four (24) month period of which data is available at least one (1) percent greater than the national average unemployment rate; or Per capita income that is, for the most recent period for which data is available, eighty (80) percent or less of the national average per capita income; or A “Special Need" (certain unemployment or economic adjustment problems) as determined by EDA. Proposals must be based on a locally developed comprehensive economic development strategy or equivalent document (for Public Works or Economic Adjustment investments). Cost sharing or matching is required; generally, the amount of the EDA investment may not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total cost of the project.

Attachment 1 Where Do You Apply? • Proposals and applications must be submitted to http://www.grants.gov/ or to the appropriate EDA regional office. • For more information on EDA Federal Funding Opportunities, visit http://www.eda.gov/fundingopportunities/index.htm

Attachment 1 When Can You Apply? • EDA accepts applications at any point and will work closely with applicants to provide feedback and responses on funding decision in a timely manner. In addition, EDA accepts project proposals before requiring full applications.

Attachment 1 How Are Proposals Evaluated? • Proposals are evaluated based on certain investment policy guidelines and funding priority considerations. For more information on EDA's application requirements and criteria, please visit our web site at www.eda.gov

Attachment 1 Previous Investments: In FY 2018, EDA awarded $1.9 million in Public Works funds to Delaware Technical Community College for the construction of the Automotive Center of Excellence (COE), an automotive and diesel mechanic training facility. The new facility will allow the college to provide certification in this specialized automotive field to address the critical need for diesel mechanics in the area. With this investment, DTCC has committed to create 43 new jobs as well as save 44 jobs with an estimated private investment of $1.5 million. In addition, the Automotive Center of Excellence created new opportunities for diesel and automotive-related businesses in the region, which will create more high skilled jobs. Businesses in the region have shown their support for the project through financial and job commitments.

Attachment 1 Previous Investments: In FY21 EDA Awarded the Delaware Division of Small Business a $1,500,000 Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to alleviate sudden and severe economic dislocation caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, to provide permanent resources to support economic resiliency, and to further the long-term economic adjustment objectives of the region served by this Award. This recently funded EDA investment will provide access to capital for small businesses that suffered economic injury as a result of COVID-19 across the entire State of Delaware, within each of the 3 counties (New Castle, Kent & Sussex) and including all 25 Qualified Opportunity Zones which includes rural as well as urban communities and main street commercial corridors that were severely impacted by mandatory shut- down under the Public Health State of Emergency and Presidential Disaster Declaration.

Attachment 1 Delaware State University: University Center for Economic Development and Trade Director- Michael H. Casson Jr., PhD

Attachment 1 EDA Website EDA Website: https://www.eda.gov/ -About EDA -Funding Opportunities -Programs -Success Stories -Resources -Newsroom (Press Releases) -EDA Contacts (All Regions and Headquarters)

Attachment 1 TOOLS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IDENTIFY LEVELS OF DISTRESS: StatsAmerica: Measuring Distress – A Resource for EDA Stakeholders DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN: Know Your Region: A Template for Future Prosperity CEDS Content Guidelines The CEDS Content Guidelines provide practical recommendations about the content and format of a CEDS that will result in an engaging, technically-sound strategy for guiding regional development. BUILDING THE REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM AND IDENTIFYING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: Identifying Regional Clusters

Attachment 1 TOOLS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CONTINUED) Calculating Innovation Capacity The new Innovation Index 2.0, created by the Indiana Business Research Center, provides practitioners an easy-to-compare method of assessing the innovation capacity of their region by providing the composite index of innovation inputs and outputs built upon data from five areas: human capital, business dynamics, business profile, employment and productivity, and economic well-being. Identifying and Supporting Venture Development Organizations Created by the State Science and Technology Institute, the Regional Innovation Accelerator Network (RIAN) is designed to help identify existing venture development organizations (VDOs) and relevant best practices that VDOs can implement to advance economic development objectives.

Attachment 1 TOOLS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CONTINUED) Investment Analysis This tool, created by Purdue University and the Indiana Business Research Center, provides practitioners tools to assist them in prioritizing projects. INCUBATOR MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES Benchmark Your Incubator Management Practices and Access Tools for Continuous Improvement Dedicated incubation professionals are always looking for ways to enhance their program's effectiveness and efficiency. This online tool, developed by the University of Michigan and based on research funded by EDA, provides incubator managers with the input they need to do just that.

Attachment 1 EDA CARES ACT RECOVERY ASSISTANCE The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides the Economic Development Administration (EDA) with $1.5 billion for economic development assistance programs to help communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance, which is being administered under the authority of the bureau’s flexible Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) (PDF) program, provides a wide-range of financial assistance to communities and regions as they respond to and recover from the impacts of the pandemic. EDA’s CARES Act Recovery Assistance funding is made available with the announcement that EDA had published an Addendum to its FY 2020 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity. EDA intends to deploy its CARES Act funding as quickly, effectively, and efficiently as possible, and in a manner that meets communities needs.

Attachment 1 Delaware Department of State https://sos.delaware.gov/ Delaware Economic Development Authority https://business.delaware.gov/delaware- economic-development-authority/ Delaware Opportunity Zones https://business.delaware.gov/opportunit y-zones/

Attachment 1 Delaware CEDS STATE OF DELAWARE’S COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS) was updated on 4/20/2020 https://business.delaware.gov/wp- content/uploads/sites/118/2020/04/CEDS-2020.pdf

Attachment 1 Questions?

Attachment 1 Contact Information: Kevin F. Quinn Economic Development Specialist, Investment Development Team Economic Development Representative-Delaware, Philadelphia Regional Office 202-695-6280 kquinn@eda.gov

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