Item Coversheet
Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
January 22, 2019

Action Item # V. - 11.

From:
Ann Hardy

Economic Development - Resolution in Support of Application to NC Commerce for a Rural Development Reuse Grant

Issue/Action Requested:
Request that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Resolution in Support of submitting an application to the NC Department of Commerce for a Rural Development Building Reuse Grant to aid in renovations of an existing building in the Navassa area with a $35,000 county match requirement and cancel the scheduled public hearing.
Background/Purpose of Request:

Project Pavement, a New Jersey based company, is interested in relocating their manufacturing business from New Jersey to North Carolina.  Project Pavement has determined that the former US Marine Building, located in Navassa, is suitable for their manufacturing and warehousing needs for anticipated growth within their company.  In order to utilize the existing building, certain alterations are required to include the addition of dock level doors, construction of a manufacturing room, compound room, sitework and parking improvements.  The proposed Rural Development Building Reuse Grant will provide State assistance in offsetting the costs of these improvements. The proposed Rural Development Building Reuse Grant requires a minimum of 5% or $35,000 local match.  The proposed application is a request for funding of $700,000 from NC Department of Commerce Rural Development.


Fiscal Impact:
Reviewed By Director of Fiscal Operations
Approved By County Attorney:
County Manager's Recommendation:
Recommend that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Resolution in Support of submitting an application to the NC Department of Commerce for a Rural Development Building Reuse Grant to aid in renovations of an existing building in the Navassa area with a $35,000 county match requirement and cancel the scheduled public hearing.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Project Pavement Resolution