tyrone township regular board meeting agenda february 3, 2015

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tyrone township regular board meeting agenda february 3, 2015
TYRONE TOWNSHIP
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 3, 2015 – 7:00 P.M.
(810) 629-8631
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – OR CHANGES
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Regular Board Meeting Minutes – January 20, 2015
Clerk’s Warrants & Bills
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Ann Arbor SPARK – Fourth Quarter Report
2. Livingston County Sheriff Report
PUBLIC REMARKS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Appointment of Planning Commission member to fill vacancy.
2. Authorization to distribute allocated funds to Hartland Senior Center.
3. Approval of the 2014-2015 budget adjustments.
4. Define the next steps for Public Safety Services.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
PUBLIC REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
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Supervisor Mike Cunningham
Clerk Keith L. Kremer
Please note: The Public Remarks section appears twice on the agenda - once after
Communications and once before Adjournment. Anyone wishing to address the Township
Board may do so at these times. The Tyrone Township Board has established a policy limiting
the time a person may address the board at a regular or special meeting during the Public
Remarks section of the agenda to three minutes. The Board reserves the right to place an issue
under the New Business section of the agenda if additional discussion is warranted or to respond
later either verbally or in writing through an appropriately appointed Township Official.
TYRONE TOWNSHIP
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
APPROVED MINUTES – JANUARY 20, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Treasurer Bunting-Smith called the meeting of the Tyrone Township Board to order with the
Pledge of Allegiance on January 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tyrone Township Hall.
Clerk Kremer moved to nominate Treasurer Bunting-Smith to moderate the meeting in the
absence of the Supervisor. (Trustee Gonzalez seconded.) The motion carried; all ayes.
ROLL CALL
Present: Clerk Keith Kremer, Treasurer Marna Bunting-Smith, Trustees Soren Pedersen, Cam
Gonzalez and Chuck Schultz. Absent: Trustee David Walker and Supervisor Mike Cunningham.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – OR CHANGES
Clerk Kremer moved to approve the agenda as presented. (Trustee Schultz seconded.) The
motion carried; all ayes.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Regular Board Meeting Minutes – January 6, 2015
Treasurer’s Report
Clerk’s Warrants & Bills
Trustee Gonzalez moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.
seconded.) The motion carried; all ayes.
(Trustee Pedersen
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Revenue and Expenditure Report
2. Hartland Township Memo regarding zip code change- January 3, 2015
Trustee Schultz moved to receive and place on file Communications #1-2 as presented. (Clerk
Kremer seconded.) The motion carried; all ayes.
PUBLIC REMARKS
Scott Dietrich and Don Peitz commented on public safety.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Pretrial offer regarding VLS land agreement.
Trustee Gonzalez moved to direct the township’s attorney to accept a “pocket judgment” from
defendants Vaughn Smith and Robert Langan (Fenton Sand and Gravel), instead of proceeding
with a trial. (Clerk Kremer seconded.) The motion carried; all ayes. The pocket judgment:
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REGULAR BOARD MEETING
APPROVED MINUTES – JANUARY 20, 2015 – PAGE 2
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Gives the township a court-filed judgment that saves the cost of legal expenses associated
with a trial.
Creates a 12-month payment plan that, if followed, will result in full payment by April
2016.
Places interest due on accumulating outstanding balance per the current consent
agreement.
Allows the township to file a lien to collect if payments are not made.
2. Public Safety information update.
Clerk Kremer said if the board chooses to put a special assessment proposal for police and fire
service on the May 2015 election ballot, the proposal language will need to be approved and
finalized at the February 3 board meeting. Another option is to hold a special election in August,
but will cost the township up to $20,000. The Public Safety Committee will meet on Jan. 27 to
make recommendations. No motion was made.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to advertise properties for sale.
Trustee Gonzalez moved to authorize the clerk to advertise the township’s properties for sale that
were acquired at the delinquent tax auction. (Trustee Pedersen seconded.) The motion carried;
all ayes.
Trustee Gonzalez amended his motion for the cost of advertising not to exceed $200. (Trustee
Pedersen seconded.) The motion carried; all ayes.
2. Award of audit service contract.
Trustee Schultz moved to award the audit service contract to Gabridge & Co. (Trustee Gonzalez
seconded.) The motion carried; all ayes.
3. Resolution to collect summer tax with schools.
RESOLUTION #150103
TYRONE TOWNSHIP, LIVINGSTON COUNTY
TO AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATING FOR
SUMMER TAX COLLECTION WITH SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, Act 333, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982, provides that townships
may negotiate the collection of summer property taxes upon request of the local school
districts; and
TYRONE TOWNSHIP
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
APPROVED MINUTES – JANUARY 20, 2015 – PAGE 3
WHEREAS, in previous years school districts within the boundaries of Tyrone
Township have requested one-half or all of the tax levy;
WHEREAS, in previous years school districts within the boundaries of Tyrone
Township have requested one-half or all of the tax levy;
WHEREAS, school districts within the boundaries of Tyrone Township have
indicated they will request one-half or all of the 2015 tax levy, including debt services;
and
WHEREAS, the 2015 summer property tax collection shall not be an additional
expense to Tyrone Township;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The negotiations for the collection of the 2015 summer school tax, as certified by
school districts within Tyrone Township, are authorized.
2. The Supervisor, Mike Cunningham, and Treasurer, Marna Bunting-Smith, are
authorized and directed to negotiate on behalf of Tyrone Township.
3. These taxes will be levied commencing July 1, 2015.
4. Should an agreement not be determined to cover reasonable expenses, Tyrone
Township will not be responsible for the collection of the above tax.
RESOLVED BY: Trustee Schultz
SUPPORTED BY: Trustee Gonzalez
VOTE: Kremer, yes; Bunting-Smith, yes; Gonzalez, yes; Pedersen, yes; Schultz, yes;
Walker, absent; Cunningham, absent.
ADOPTION DATE: January 20, 2015
CERTIFICATION OF THE CLERK
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of Tyrone Township,
Livingston County, Michigan, hereby certifies that (1) the foregoing is a true and
complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Board at a regular meeting, held
on January 20, 2015, at which meeting a quorum was present and remained throughout,
(2) the original thereof is on file in the records in my office, (3) the meeting was
TYRONE TOWNSHIP
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
APPROVED MINUTES – JANUARY 20, 2015 – PAGE 4
conducted, and public notice thereof was given, pursuant to and in full compliance with
the Open Meetings Act (Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended) and
(4) minutes of such meeting were kept and will be or have been made available as
required thereby.
Keith L. Kremer
Township Clerk
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
PUBLIC REMARKS
General questions were asked by the public.
ADJOURNMENT
Clerk Kremer moved to adjourn. (Trustee Gonzalez seconded.) The motion carried; all ayes.
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
TO:
Economic Development Council of Livingston County
FROM:
CC:
Ann Arbor SPARK
Board Members of the Economic Development Council of Livingston County
4th Quarter 2014 (October – December 2014)
IN THIS UPDATE:
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TG FLUID SYSTEMS EXPANDING, ADDING OVER 36 JOBS IN THE CITY OF BRIGHTON
PEPSI TO INVEST AND EXPAND IN THE CITY OF HOWELL
LIVINGSTON COUNTY EMPLOYERS RECEIVE THOUSANDS IN TALENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING GRANTS
MICHIGAN MARKETING DOCUMENT FEATURES LIVINGSTON COUNTY PROPERTIES FOR WORLDWIDE
AUDIENCE
EDCLC ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS COUNTY GROWTH, AND THE EFFECTS OF THE AUTOMOTIVE
REBOUND IN MICHIGAN
EDCLC AND ANN ARBOR SPARK RENEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATIONSHIP FOR LIVINGSTON
COUNTY
LIVINGSTON EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY WORKS TO CONNECT LOCAL EMPLOYERS WITH THE
EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
DASHBOARD
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TG FLUID SYSTEMS EXPANDING, ADDING OVER 36 JOBS IN THE CITY OF
BRIGHTON
In November, TG Fluid Systems announced plans to expand in the City of Brighton, adding 36 new jobs
and investing nearly $13 million. Below is an excerpt of the press release from the Michigan Economic
Development Corporation, which offered financial assistance to support their growth in Michigan over
competing locations around the country. SPARK provided assistance to the company throughout the
application process and will provide hiring support for new jobs. The City of Brighton staff also worked
with the company in their application to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). You can
read the full press release on SPARK’s blog: http://blog.annarborusa.org/tg-fluid-systems-expanding-inbrighton-adding-36-new-jobs/.
TG Fluid Systems, a subsidiary of Toyoda Gosei North American Corporation, is expanding in the
City of Brighton with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic
Development Corporation announced today. The expansion is expected to generate nearly $13
million in new private investment and add 36 new jobs.
“Michigan leads the nation in manufacturing jobs growth, and the new jobs resulting from TG
Fluid Systems’ expansion will keep us moving in the right direction,” said MEDC president and
CEO Michael A. Finney. “The company’s decision to expand in Michigan demonstrates our
state’s strong advantages as a great place to do business.”
TG Fluid Systems USA Corporation, a subsidiary of Toyoda Gosei North American Corporation, is
a plastic extrusion and forming manufacturing company. The company has experienced
significant growth due to its highly automated forming and assembly system and plans to
expand operations in the City of Brighton. The project will generate a total capital investment of
up to $12.9 million and create 36 jobs, resulting in a $150,000 Michigan Business Development
Program performance-based grant. SPARK has offered support to the project in the form of
hiring assistance, and also provided assistance to the company throughout the process of
applying for and securing incentives from the state. For employment opportunities with TG Fluid
Systems, please send an email to [email protected].
The Michigan Department of Transportation is currently reviewing an application for a
Transportation Economic Development Fund grant to make local roadway repairs necessary for
the TG Fluid Systems project.
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“We are happy that TG Fluid Systems USA Corporation will remain in the City of Brighton,” said
TG Fluid Systems USA President Toru Koyama. “We are looking forward to a long and successful
working relationship with the State of Michigan and the City of Brighton.”
PEPSI TO INVEST AND EXPAND IN THE CITY OF HOWELL
In October, Pepsi Bottling Group received a property tax abatement from the City of Howell to expand
its bottling facility. Pepsi is installing blow-molding equipment to convert plastic pre-forms into bottles,
or manufacture PET bottles. As part of the expansion, Pepsi will invest nearly $15 million and add five
new jobs.
The City of Howell has awarded Pepsi a 12-year property tax abatement to support the real property
improvements of the project.
“Pepsi is another global brand that sees the value of tapping in to the manufacturing talent and
infrastructure in the Ann Arbor region,” said Paul Krutko, president and CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK. “Selfmanufacturing bottles instead of purchasing bottles from a supplier is a key way that Pepsi can save
money. The ability to leverage the assets of this region is a distinct competitive advantage for Pepsi.”
With more than 380 employees, Pepsi Bottling is one of the major manufacturing operations in the City
of Howell.
Pepsi’s expansion in the City of Howell involves a total investment of more than $14.9 million in
personal and real property. The project involves a small build out of Pepsi’s plant.
Ann Arbor SPARK has been engaged with Pepsi for several months, and provided technical support on
the property tax incentives process, and also outlined the recent statewide changes to personal
property tax.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY EMPLOYERS RECEIVE THOUSANDS IN TALENT
DEVELOPMENT TRAINING GRANTS
Following up on marketing done by Ann Arbor SPARK and Livingston County Michigan Works! in the
third quarter of 2014, the Michigan Workforce Development Agency awarded training grants totaling
more than $350,000 to eight Livingston County companies through the state's Skilled Trades Training
Fund. The fund provides support for employer-led training projects in an effort to better align talent
with employer needs. The companies plan to train more than 150 current employees and hire at least
140 new workers in the next year. The grants will be administered locally by Livingston County Michigan
Works!
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The companies awarded grants include:
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AA Gear and Manufacturing Inc. of Howell Township, $47,040
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America of Fowlerville, $16,800
Magna Atreum of Howell Township, $36,425
Chassix Inc. of Howell Township, $30,390
CRW Plastics USA Inc. of Genoa Township, $47,425
Diamond Chrome Plating of Howell, $35,174
TG Fluids of the City of Brighton, $25,578
Thai Summit America Corp. of the City of Howell, $112,926
"We are pleased that we can help these companies address their talent needs," said Bill Sleight, director
of Livingston County Michigan Works! "These training funds will help companies increase the skills of
their current and future employees and improve our local economy."
MICHIGAN MARKETING DOCUMENT FEATURES LIVINGSTON COUNTY
PROPERTIES FOR WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE
In October, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation issued a revised version of “The Michigan
Prospectus,” a document intended to highlight some of Michigan’s development opportunities to
investors located outside of the state. The document showcases opportunities throughout the state by
region. Page 16 of the document features two opportunities in Livingston County – the “Howell
development area,” which is owned by the City of Howell and sits in Marion Township and the City; as
well as South Latson, which is the development opportunity available through the new Latson Road
interchange. If you’d like more information about this project, or have a site you would like to showcase,
contact Phil Santer for more information.
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You can read the entire Michigan Prospectus: https://medc.app.box.com/MI-Prospectus-2-0
EDCLC ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS COUNTY GROWTH, AND THE
EFFECTS OF THE AUTOMOTIVE REBOUND IN MICHIGAN
In November, the Economic Development Council of Livingston County held its annual meeting at Cleary
University to discuss the growth of the community and recognize key projects and partners within
Livingston County. The meeting featured three awards and a keynote address by Kristin Dziczek of the
Center for Automotive Research.
The awards went to:
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Eberspeacher North America with the 2014 “Project of the Year” for their expansion in the City
of Brighton;
The Pinckney Robotics Team for “Talent Innovation” with their focus on connecting students
with employers;
Livingston County Michigan Works! for “Partner Innovation” with their continued dedication to
employer outreach.
You can see an overview of the “Project of the Year” here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYll8FfjCLE, and review the slides from Kristin Dziczek’s
presentation here: http://www.annarborusa.org/sites/default/files/contentdocuments/auto_industry_update-november_2014.pdf.
An excerpt from the Livingston Press & Argus’s coverage of the event:
“Local and state economic issues were the focus of the Economic Development Council of
Livingston County's annual meeting, held Tuesday at Cleary University. Speakers tempered good
news with some harsh realities. The good news locally is that there has been $95 million in new
business investment over the past 30 months, bringing the promise of 520 additional jobs.
Recent arrivals — like Thomson Plastics in Genoa Township, expansion projects at existing
facilities like Eberspaecher in Brighton and reinvestment like the $15 million PepsiCo recently
committed to its Howell bottling plant — show the county's regional approach to development
is working, EDC Chairman Scott Griffith said. "It happens when we think regionally," Griffith said.
At the same time, Griffith noted a "skills gap" continues to exist between the type of workers
businesses need and those available in the county workforce.
With Griffith's earlier comments in mind, the EDC honored the Pinckney High School robotics
program, the local Michigan Works! office and Eberspacher during its 2014 awards ceremony,
also held during Tuesday's annual meeting.
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The robotics program received the EDC's Talent and Partner Innovation awards, while
Eberspacher's $51 million expansion was named the county's Project of the Year. Pinckney's
robotics program provides real world job training, program director Sean Hickman said.
‘When people visit us, they are stunned,’ Hickman said. ‘It's not Tinker Toys. They're working
with real world machines.’”
Thank you to the sponsors of the event, including presenting sponsor Lake Trust Credit Union, as well as
Consumers Energy, Dollar Bill Printing, and Russell Video for their tremendous support.
EDCLC AND ANN ARBOR SPARK RENEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RELATIONSHIP FOR LIVINGSTON COUNTY
In December, the EDCLC and Ann Arbor SPARK agreed to another three year economic development
relationship for Livingston County. The relationship has received statewide recognition as a best practice
for regional economic development, and Ann Arbor SPARK is excited at the prospect of building on the
region’s success over the next three years. The contract, which begins in 2015 and extends through
2017, is based on renewed relationships with the EDCLC’s municipal partners, in addition to its private
sector sponsors.
"Ann Arbor SPARK is pleased to be able to partner with Livingston County on economic development
efforts; this partnership is a terrific win for the entire region," said Paul Krutko, president and CEO, Ann
Arbor SPARK. "The competition for business location and expansion is fierce, and the combined assets of
the Ann Arbor region - talent, infrastructure, and cost of doing business - is what helps us attract and
retain leading global businesses."
The Board of Directors of the EDCLC has also expanded, with each municipal partner now represented.
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LIVINGSTON EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY WORKS TO CONNECT
LOCAL EMPLOYERS WITH THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
In December, the Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) and Ron Long of First National Bank
convened employers to discuss increasing career awareness of students throughout Livingston County.
The renewed focus on career awareness includes easy access to internships, participation in a “talent
tour” of career options in the region, or participation in an online company profile called MI Bright
Future.
Intern Livingston has been one of the regional assets discussed in SPARK’s company visits since
beginning our work in Livingston County, and we are energized by the increased outreach to the
business community from the education providers in the region. This is a great opportunity to help
proactively address the ongoing need for talent in Michigan.
Employers with an interest in participating in the program can sign up here:
http://www.internlivingston.org/employer_involvement_discussion.html.
Read more about the program in the Press & Argus’s overview here:
http://www.livingstondaily.com/story/news/education/livingston-county/2014/12/29/new-pushinternships-starts/20989705/.
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DASHBOARD
Unemployment Rate (2013-2014)
9.5
8.6
8.3
8.2
7.3 7.2
7.4 7.4 7.4 7.5
7.8
8.3
7 7.2
7.5
7.8 7.7
7 7.1
6.9
6
Livingston County
400
332 320
U.S.
334
295
300
269
250
150
6
Housing Sales in Livingston County
350
200
State
6.3
246
284
253
2013
2014
175
188
165
100
Source: Livingston County Association of Realtors
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Job Postings by Industry Sector*
Livingston County -- 4th Quarter 2014
Health Care
Retail
Information
Finance and Insurance
Public Administration
Accommodation and Food Service
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Transportation
Wholesale Trade
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Manufacturing
Construction
Administrative and Support and Waste…
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Professional
Educational Services
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
0
20
40
60
80
100 120 140 160 180 200
Job Postings by Occupation*
Livingstson County - 4th Quarter 2014
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators,…
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except…
Production Workers, All Other
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and…
Registered Nurses
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and…
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers,…
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
0
20
40
60
80
Source: Workforce Intelligence Network
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100
120
PERCENT OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY AS TOTAL REAL
PROPERTY TAX BASE
2012
2013
2014
Source: Livingston County Equalization Reports
15.4%
14.4%
13.9%
WARN NOTICES & CLOSURES (Q4-2014)
NONE
2014 CALL PROGRAM
Company
Location
Modern Content, Inc.
Dunnage Engineering
Total Solutions
Micro Works Computing, Inc.
Mobileteer, LLC
Medical Comfort Specialists
Corrigan Oil Company
Sunberry Limited, LLC
Templar Integrated Security Solutions, LLC
Lake Trust Credit Union
Xspond Inc.
ASTI Environmental
iVantage Group
t2 designs inc.
The Straits Lighting Company
Novi Precision Products, Inc.
Hug-A-Plug, Inc.
Nikon Metrology
Social Eyes on Business
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America
Ashland Aluminum Company, LLC
Total Security Solutions
Dedoes Innovative Manufacturing, Inc.
CRW
Precision Stamping
Battery Solutions
Triton Stormwater Solutions
Smart Technologies, LLC
CenTech, Inc.
ToolWorx Information Products, Inc.
Chemco Products Inc.
Dun-Rite Machining, Inc
Brighton
Brighton
Brighton
Brighton
Brighton
Brighton
Brighton
Brighton
Brighton Township
Brighton Township
Brighton Township
Brighton Township
Brighton Township
Brighton Township
Brighton Township
Brighton Township
Brighton Township
Brighton Township
Brighton Township
Fowlerville Village
Fowlerville Village
Fowlerville Village
Fowlerville Village
Genoa
Genoa
Genoa
Genoa
Genoa
Genoa
Genoa
Genoa
Genoa
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Three 60 Corp.
Export Corporation
Vectorall Manufacturing, Inc.
Aspen Technologies Inc.
Brighton NC Machine Corporation
Zero Gravity Filters
Excelda Manufacturing
Lowry Computer Products, Inc.
Electro Power Systems, SpA
Commercial Construction Inc.
CGE Energy
Benecor
eSigns.com
Gordon Food Service
Wedge-Mill Tool Inc.
Engineered Performance Materials
Extreme Machine
Progressive Metal Forming, Inc.
TwoSix Digital
CAE, Incorporated
Koppert
Citizens Management Inc.
Citizens Insurance Company
Intertwine Corporation
Key Plastics
Thai Summit America Corporation
Armor Protective Packaging, Inc.
Thomson Plastics, Inc.
Rex Materials
99mainstreet
Crosswinds Aviation
Ideal Setech Share-The-Spare, LLC
Performance Fabricating, LLC
MetPro Group
Carcoustics USA, Inc.
Munsell's Poultry Processing
TRW Automotive
*69 records
Genoa
Green Oak
Green Oak
Green Oak
Green Oak
Green Oak
Green Oak
Green Oak
Green Oak
Green Oak
Green Oak
Green Oak
Green Oak
Green Oak
Green Oak
Green Oak
Hamburg
Hamburg
Hamburg
Hamburg
Hartland
Howell City
Howell City
Howell City
Howell City
Howell City
Howell City
Howell Township
Howell Township
Howell Township
Howell Township
Howell Township
Howell Township
Howell Township
Howell Township
Iosco
Tyrone Township
PROJECT PIPELINE*
Number of Projects
Potential New Jobs Creation
Potential Capital Investment
Average Age
*As of January 2, 2015
21
1,601
$104.8 million
169 Days
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COMPANY VISITS, SUCCESSES & ON-GOING PROJECTS
Company Visits
Referrals
Number of Successes
Employment Multiplier of Successes
Job Creation Assistance
Capital Investment Assistance
69
115
6
3.0
247
$83 million
PROJECT PIPELINE*
Unique ID
Probability (%)
7280
7001
3280
2891
6938
7222
6279
7052
4845
7178
4618
4937
7304
4377
0101
4665
7126
4610
4700
0090
4643
*As of January 2, 2015
75
60
50
25
25
25
25
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
10
5
Potential Investment
Potential Job Creation
TBD
TBD
$15,020,000
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
$10,000,000
$800,000
$10,000,000
TBD
TBD
TBD
$1,200,000
$2,100,000
TBD
$1,500,000
TBD
$13,000,000
$1,200,000
$50,000,000
TBD
TBD
129
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
50
6
40
TBD
400
TBD
380
31
70
50
TBD
TBD
TBD
445
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Pipeline Lead Sources
Walk-In
24%
Site Selector
5% Michigan
Municipality
5%
MEDC
14%
Company Visit
19%
External
Referral
33%
REMOVED FROM THE PIPELINE
Unique ID
Reason for removal from the pipeline
4706
5093
4837
4697
Found location outside of Livingston County
No economic development services required
No economic development services required
Lack of a response from company
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QUARTERLY REPORT DEFINITIONS
COMPANY VISITS: Meetings with local businesses regarding their current business outlook. This is a core
“economic gardening” strategy that provides opportunities for referrals like workforce development
training, state-level resources, tax incentives, business development opportunities, cost reduction
strategies, access to capital, etc.
EMPLOYMENT MULTIPLIER: Figure calculated by economic modeling through Regional Economic
Models, Inc., which quantifies the indirect job effects of new job creation. For example, an employment
multiplier of 2.0 would indicate that 1 new job would affect 2 total jobs (the new job itself, and another
indirect job). Employment multipliers are based on the company’s industry and investment, among
other factors.
PROJECT PIPELINE: The project pipeline represents potential projects that have been identified, along
with their current status and probability of completion.
REFERRALS: Referrals to outside resources or value-added services provided by staff. This could include
a referral regarding a state-level program, a review to determine the feasibility of entry into a new
sector, or technical assistance with local or state-level programs.
*NOTE: Changes to the software used by the Workforce Intelligence Network have affected the types of
reports available. These changes no longer allow comparisons of current quarter demand with prior
years, as was previously presented in the quarterly reports.
www.AnnArborUSA.org
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