CEDS 2013 - Southern Indiana Development Commission

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SOUTHERN INDIANA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
2013 CEDS UPDATE
CHAPTER I. SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION
The Southern Indiana Development Commission’s 2013 Comprehensive Economic Development
Strategy (CEDS) Annual Update is the result of a local planning process designed to guide the economic
growth of the District. The CEDS was produced with funds provided by the U.S. Department of
Commerce – Economic Development Administration (EDA). The CEDS was prepared by the Southern
Indiana Development Commission staff in conjunction with CEDS Committee that is comprised of local
elected officials, local economic development organization representatives and representatives of other
economic sectors. The 2013 CEDS has been prepared in accordance with the guidelines from the
Economic Development Administration. A list of the SIDC CEDS Committee members and the SIDC staff
are included in the Appendix.
The CEDS serves as a basis for the creation of jobs, fostering more stable and diversified economies,
and improving the quality of life in the area comprised of Daviess, Greene, Knox, Lawrence and Martin
Counties in southwestern Indiana. The CEDS provides a mechanism for coordinating various groups and
organizations who are concerned with economic development.
The Southern Indiana Development Commission’s 2013 Comprehensive Economic Development
Strategy Annual Update provides data that has become available since the submission of the 2004
Annual Update and 2012 CEDS Update. The 2013 Annual Update provides expanded data on areas as
available and relevant. The District's current economy, the development needs, vision and economic
development goals and strategy are included in the 2013 CEDS Annual Update. The evaluation of SIDC
activities is also included in the CEDS.
The Southern Indiana Development Commission was organized in 1973 as a multi-county, multipurpose
planning and development organization. SIDC serves Daviess, Greene, Knox, Lawrence and Martin
Counties in rural southwestern Indiana and is currently organized under Indiana Code 36-7-7. SIDC was
designated by the Economic Development Administration as a certified Economic Development District in
the 1970’s. A map of the District is included in the Appendix.
The area served by the Southern Indiana Development Commission has historically faced economic
problems that have resulted in the lack of population growth, low per capita income, low educational
attainment and lack of employment opportunities. The 2013 CEDS Annual Update Report provides an
overview of changes in the area economy, development strategies, past year’s activities and an
evaluation of work undertaken.
REGIONAL QUICK FACTS
Below are several facts about the region that are presented in more detail in the regional analysis section.
 2011 population is 159,900 residents
 The Hispanic population is 3,065 which is 1.9 percent of the population in the region.
 2,273.1 square miles.
 22.6% of the population is age 45-64. (largest group)
 6.3% of the population is age 0-4. (smallest group)
 Colleges include Vincennes University and Oakland City University (Bedford Campus)
 Total of 5,586 people commute to the SIDC region for work.
 Industrial trends are farming, mining, limestone from Bedford, and defense.
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CHAPTER II.
CHANGES IN THE AREA AND THE ECONOMY
INTRODUCTION
Changes in the area and its economy are limited to data that has become available since the publication
of the 2004 CEDS Annual Report and 2009 CEDS Annual Update. The most current data for population,
per capita income and employment in the five county area is included. It should be noted that the time
period used for comparison of data is dependent on the type and availability of data.
DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEW
POPULATION
Changes in population are often overall indicators of the economic health of an area. Without sufficient
population of working age, economic development potential is limited. During the period from 2000 to
2010, the District showed an overall population increase of 1,197 persons or 0.76%. During this same
timeframe the State of Indiana increased population by 5.81%. Knox and Martin Counties lost population
and Knox County contributed for 816 people of the population lost. Martin lost 41 people for a -0.40
percent change. Daviess, Greene, and Lawrence Counties gained population and Daviess contributed for
1834 people of the population gain. Greene gained 8 people for a 1.05% percent change. Lawrence
gained 212 people for a 0.46% percent change. Population data is included in the Appendix.
During the thirty year period from 2010 to 2040 the District’s population is anticipated to increase by
2.21% compared to Indiana at 18.86%. Only two of the District’s counties are projected to show an
increase in population. Projected increases vary from an increase of 17.04% in Daviess County to 0.63%
in Greene County. Projections show Knox County decreasing by 0.04%, Lawrence County decreasing by
3.41% and Martin County decreasing by 2.20%. Detailed data on population projections is included in the
Appendix.
The SIDC region is located in Southern Indiana. It consists of twenty-nine Communities throughout the
five counties that spans 2,273.1 square miles. The community with the biggest population is Vincennes
located in Knox County with 18,423 residents. Alfordsville, located in Daviess County, is the least
populated with 101 residents. Knox County is the most populated with 38,440 residents. These totals do
not include unincorporated cities and towns. A chart with the total residents of incorporated cities and
towns is included in the Appendix.
LABOR FORCE CHARACTERISTICS
UNEMPLOYMENT
Changes in the labor force are a basic indicator of the health of an area’s economy. Labor force
estimates for the ten year period from 2001 (annual average) through the 2011 (annual average) were
used to evaluate that changes in the labor force. Daviess, Knox and Martin Counties experienced an
increase in labor force. Daviess County increased by 762 or 5.68%. Knox County increased by 398 or
2.12% compared to the state’s decrease of 119,901 or -3.97% and Martin County increased by 304 or
6.19%. These numbers indicate that Daviess County, Knox County and Martin County have taken initial
steps to expand their economy. Analysis of long term economic trends is needed into the future to
determine if these are in fact signals of an economic turn around or isolated adjustments to the economy.
Lawrence County showed the largest decrease at -10.74% followed by Green County with a decrease of 8.84%. Overall the District showed a slight decrease of -2.94% in the number in the labor force. Labor
force data is included in the Appendix.
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Data on unemployment is provided by the Indiana Office of Workforce Development and U.S. Department
of Labor for the 2006 through 2010 time period. The data is based on annual average unemployment
rates for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. During this period the unemployment rates for each of the
five counties increased, though four counties remain below the National average of 9.7%. Lawrence
County has a 2010 unemployment rate of 12.00%, above the National Average.
Various factors continue to impact unemployment including the economic downturns following the
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September 11 terrorist attacks, current military operations, the 2008 banking/housing failures and
damages resulting from natural disasters. Unemployment rates in all of the five-county area increased
between the 2006 Annual Average and 2010. However, between 2009 and 2010 Lawrence and Martin
Counties’ unemployment decreased. This can be attributed to many factors but loss in manufacturing and
government sectors of the economy help lead the negative change in unemployment.
The District showed growth in employment from 2006 through 2007, but has since shown a substantial
decrease in employment. This trend is likely affected by a natural disaster, negative effects through
trade, and/or overall national economic conditions which have affected many businesses and employees
in this five-county region.
PER CAPITA INCOME AND FAMILY INCOME
Per capita income data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis is used in this document. Data shows that
the five counties that comprise the District continue to have per capita income that is consistently below
the State per capita. In 2010 Lawrence County had the lowest at 87.90% of the state followed by Greene
County at 90.10%. Knox had the highest at 102.20%. Daviess County’s per capita was 91.50% of the
state while Martin County’s per capita was 93.10% of the state. This is however a good sign because the
counties are starting to close the gap between the State of Indiana Per Capita numbers. The most
significant change occurred in Knox and Greene Counties.
BEA estimates from 2009, the per capita income improved in the five-county area, but still remained
consistently below the state’s level. Data for 2009 showed county per capita income ranging from a low
of 87.90% of the state level in Lawrence County to Knox County at 102.20% of the state level. While
overall area per capita income is improving when compared to the state, the lower level is indicative of
the lack of skilled and professional employment opportunities throughout the area.
Data on the per capita income for the five counties and the State of Indiana is included in the Appendix.
Using STATs Indiana estimates, the median household income in the region is $40,012. All of the
counties in the region fall below the median household income of Indiana and the United States. Daviess
County has the highest median Household Income at $42,318. Knox County is the lowest with $39,123.
The poverty percentages of four out of the five counties are below the state and national average. Knox
County is the only county that falls above this average with 17.6% compared to the national percentage of
15.3%. A more detailed chart is located in the Appendix.
COMMUTING TRENDS
Martin County has the largest percentage of commuters making up their labor force. Out of county
workers make up 38.8 percent of their labor force compared to Lawrence County that has 6.6% of
workers coming from another county. 25.3% of Greene County’s labor force commutes to another county
for work. This is the highest of all the counties. This compares to Knox County that has the lowest of all
counties at 6.7% of its labor force commuting to another county. Daviess and Knox are the only two
counties in the region that have a significant amount of workers commuting in to their county from another
state. The State of Illinois is also a significant contributor to sending workers for Knox and Daviess. More
details can be found in the Appendix.
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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Education plays a major part in the SIDC region’s economic growth and development. All five counties in
the region are above the Indiana average of attending High School and not gaining a diploma. However,
all five counties have a higher percentage of residents with High School diplomas than the Indiana
average. Knox County has the highest amount of residents that have received a Graduate or Professional
Degree with 6.9%. This is comparable to the State average which is 7.2%. Knox County also leads the
region and state averages with residents having an Associates or Bachelors Degree at 18.9%. A table
with more detailed information is located in the Appendix.
CRANE NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER (NSWC)
Crane NSWC which was originally developed in the 1940’s to supply munitions for the armed forces, is
now a center for high technology products in the areas of acoustic sensors, chemical/biological warfare
detection, conventional ammunition engineering, defense security systems, ECM and surveillance
systems, electrochemical power system, electronic module test and repair, electronic warfare systems,
microelectronics, microwave components, night vision/electro optics, pyrotechnic, radar systems, battery
technology and small arms.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center is the largest employer in the District and the second largest in
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southern Indiana behind Indiana University. It is the 12 largest single employer in the State of Indiana.
The economic impact of the base is $2 billion annually with eight counties surrounding the base (Daviess,
Greene, Monroe, Lawrence, Orange and Martin) sharing 60% of that total. The facility at Crane results in
more than 3,500 jobs with an estimated 3,700 jobs created as a result of its presence.
In 2007 Crane lost 300 jobs through the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRACC) process.
While this impacted the District, the economic devastation that was envisioned with base closure has
been avoided for the present time. Portions of the job loss have moved to other segments of the economy
or found work at the newly formed Westgate @ Crane industrial park. The job loss was a short term issue
that has since been resolved due to good planning, regional vision and diversification in the economy.
A Tri-County technology park has been established outside of Crane’s west gate. The facility, named
West Gate @ Crane Technology Park, encompasses land in Daviess, Greene and Martin Counties. The
three counties have jointly received technology park designation from the State of Indiana and are
working together to provide infrastructure and develop the site as a single park. The tenets of the park are
high technology contractors that work with the base and average earning $15,000 more than the state of
Indiana per capita income. The park is having a major economic impact in bringing high paying
technology jobs to the area and supporting the mission of the Crane facility. Currently 600 high
technology jobs have been created and additional facilities are being erected to handle additional
employment.
The park is governed by a nine-member appointed body representing members from Daviess, Greene
and Martin counties. Southern Indiana Development Commission (SIDC) serves in an advisory role for
the Westgate at Crane Authority Board and local governments. SIDC has worked from the park's
inception to help seek, secure and administer grant funding to complete Brownfield revitalization,
infrastructure improvements, comprehensive planning, and other community and economic development
related projects. SIDC and the Westgate@Crane Authority have partnered to create an incubator and
training center located in the technology park. EDA is supplying funds as part of a flood recovery effort
from a 2008 flood. This facility, the Westgate Academy, is now complete and in operation, greatly adding
to the abilities and opportunities of the park.
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BROWNFIELDS
Brownfields continue to present a difficult development issue throughout the district. These sites are
abandoned or inactive and often do not pay taxes. They present a potential risk to the environment and
have limited development potential until cleaned. With concerns about sprawl and the use of prime
agricultural land, the redevelopment of Brownfields sites is of prime importance.
In an effort to address this, the Southern Indiana Development Commission has updated the existing
Brownfield inventory by contacting all local officials in each of the 5 counties and 29 incorporated
settlements as well as the local economic development organizations in the five county area. The
Southern Indiana Development Commission also found the most current owners for all petroleum related
sites in order to enroll each of the sites in the Petroleum Remediation Grant Funds Program from the
Indiana Brownfields Association.
INFRASTRUCTURE PROFILE
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS
The region is fortunate to have many cities and towns in each county with water and sewer systems for
their citizens and businesses. The systems include both drinking and wastewater treatment plants. Some
of these systems are still regulated by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The city or town
government operates some systems and a subsidiary or national company may operate some. In this
case, the utilities are supported by the people that use them not tax dollars, which can be generated by
non-residents in addition to residents. In addition to municipal systems, the Region also has areas where
individual wells and septic tanks are the norm.
In several cases, the water and sewer systems extend beyond city limits. Reasons for this may be so that
water and/or sewer can reach an outlying industry or conservancy district or to resolve an environmental
concern such as contaminated drinking water.
Some cities and towns are currently unable to provide services to everyone within city or town limits. The
process of connecting residents within the city/town limit to the water and sewer systems is a costly one
but necessary for sustainability and growth. Throughout the Region health departments, planner, elected
officials, developers, and engineers are reviewing and developing plans to address a variety of septic/well
and water/sewer issues. All of these persons will be required to make the decisions to protect and sustain
our surface water and groundwater resources in the future.
With respect to sewer systems, many of the systems in place are partially, if not primarily combined
sanitary/storm sewer overflow (CSO) systems. This method allows for wastewater and storm water to be
carried by the same pipes. During times of little to no rainfall or snowmelt the pipes carry water
successfully to the water treatment plant. However, during times of major rainfall or snow melt, the system
functions beyond full capacity, and the excess is typically discharged to creeks, streams, and rivers. A
number of communities throughout the Region have submitted their long-range control plans in order to
deal with CSO regulations.
Agricultural drainage issues are also a concern in rural communities. Planning for, identifying and
managing water flow, controlling soil erosion and sediment transport, new construction runoff, and
aging/failing septic systems are all issues being taken into consideration as they impact drainage ditches.
The Region is fortunate to have extensive coverage in waste management services but many of the rural
areas have environmental issues that can only be solved by getting the residents off of septic systems
and onto a wastewater treatment and collection system. However the costs associated with the projects
are too high because of the limited number of residents and the proximity to treatment or discharge areas.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
Daviess county landfill and recycling center – Montgomery
Greene county SWMD and recycling center
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Knox county SWM
Martin County Recycling Center
Lawrence County SWMC
Region Gas and Electric
County
Daviess
Gas
Midwest natural gas co.
Vectren co.
Knox
Lawrence
Vectren co.
Indiana Natural Gas
Vectren co.
Martin
Vectren co.
Greene
Vectren co.
Comm. Natural gas co. inc.
Indiana natural gas co.
Peoples gas and power co. inc.
Ohio valley gas co.
Electric
City of Washington electricity
supply area
Duke energy
REMC rural electricity supply
area
Knox county REMC
Duke Energy
Duke Energy
REMC Jackson County
REMC Martin
REMC orange
UDWI REMC
REMC Martin County
Crane Naval Facility
Duke Energy
Duke Energy
Crane Naval Site
Greene county REMC
City of Linton Electricity
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III. DEVELOPMENT VISION AND STRATEGIES
THE VISION
The purpose of the vision statement is to identify how the area would like to be perceived in the future.
The vision statement provides the groundwork for goals and strategies that follow and forms a basis to
direct the future work of the Southern Indiana Development Commission. The vision statement in the
2013 Annual Report is the same as the vision statement in the 2004 Update.
SOUTHERN INDIANA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION’S VISION STATEMENT
In the future, the area comprising the Southern Indiana Development
Commission will be a place where residents will have a value oriented
community with expanding diversified employment opportunities that are
competitive in the technologically oriented ever changing economy and
respectful of the natural environment.
ASSUMPTIONS
This development strategy builds on previous economic planning activities undertaken by the Southern
Indiana Development Commission. In the development of this CEDS, emphasis was given to projects
and activities that result either directly or indirectly with the direct, permanent job and income producing
potential.
The following assumptions regarding economic trends were developed taking into consideration the
economies of the five counties that compose the District.
 The manufacturing sector will continue to have a major impact on District employment and
income, but the economic health of the manufacturing sector is dependent on forces outside
of the District including but not limited to government policy, development and/or improvement
of transportation routes, telecommunications infrastructure and continued positive and
negative impacts fro the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
 The development of coal and natural gas production and other natural resources is dependent
on forces outside of the District including the overall economy and state and federal
environment policy.
 The growth or decline of the area's major employer, Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center, is
dependent on federal policy regarding the military including their role in the development of
anti-terrorist and military equipment and procedures.
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 The agricultural sector will continue to be a major economic sector with limited growth unless
value added production is developed in the area.
 The tourism sector will increase as an economic sector in direct correlation with the
development of accommodations and promotion of the district’s historic, cultural, recreation
and natural attractions.
 The growth of the area economy is limited by the lack of non-traditional financing in the
district.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The following goals have been developed and continue as the major force guiding the district toward its
vision. The goals reflect the district’s potential along with changes resulting from the global economy.
 Achieve improved and expanded the community infrastructure basic to residential, industrial,
tourism and commercial development.
 Achieve improved quality of life through improvements to community facilities, education,
housing, medical facilities and other community resources.
 Achieve increases in the level of income and employment through expansion and attraction of
environmentally friendly manufacturing and processing facilities, development of tourism
facilities and expansion of markets and development of value-added processes for the
agricultural sector.
 Achieve stability in the existing manufacturing, production and government facilities through
direct assistance and assistance to local development organizations.
 Achieve expansion of basic planning, coordination and organization needed to develop sound
long term development practices reflective of an economic balance between economic use
and environmental responsibility.
 Achieve expansion of alternative financial resources in order to expand the ability to capitalize
new and expanding businesses and industry.
 Achieve expansion the potential for economic expansion and reuse of commercial and
industrial sites through expansion of brownfield efforts.
The following criteria are used as a guide for resource utilization:
A program of linkages to the underemployed and unemployed:
 Year round job opportunities will be given a higher priority than seasonal
jobs
 Sub-area experiencing higher distress will be given a higher priority than
those areas experiencing lower distress
 Projects producing employment opportunities with higher wage rates will
be given preference
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 Unemployment alone is not an adequate measure for distress area
dependent on agriculture and suffering from long term unemployment.
More appropriate measures should be utilized to identify such areas and
the resultant distress including per capita income
Economic activities to be focused upon:
 Activities which promote new dollars from outside the District
 Activities that reduce employer overhead costs
 Activities that focus on the retaining and expansion of existing industries
within District
 Activities that require planning and feasibility studies
 Activities that focus on competition in the world markets
 Activities that focus on new industries
 Activities that focus on value added agricultural products
 Activities that promote utilization of existing resources, products, and
materials for economic growth
Appropriate geographic location of development activities:
 The project is acceptable considering the area’s environment
 The taxing unit is capable of affording the added cost of development
 The project can be coordinated with long-term planning
Sponsorship and Management:
 All activities and developments will be sponsored and managed by local
units of government and agencies legally authorized to do so. The
Commission staff will assist when requested by local officials and
authorized by the Commission.
Economic programs used for development activities and investment:
 Programs should reflect a public/private partnership where appropriate
 Areas should develop and utilize all local resources available to them in
development activities
 Development activities must be identified and developed by local
development organizations and for governmental units
 Areas should utilize Revolving Loan Funds where available
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 Projects should reflect the utilization of local, state, and federal programs
to sponsor development activities
 Educational programs must be utilized to ensure that skill appropriate
labor force is available
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT RATING
Throughout the District a number of projects have been developed which would improve local economies
or create the proper conditions that will lead to improvement of the economy. Projects range from
development of industrial parks to development of water and sewer lines to downtown revitalization.
The ranking of the CEDS project list is based on criteria listed below. The CEDS project list may be
added to or deleted from at any time without public hearing by action of the Executive Board. Input on
development projects was solicited from local governments, developmental organizations and through the
Development Commission's CEDS Committee. The project list was prioritized by the application of
criteria designed to evaluate the projects from a District perspective as required by the Economic
Development Administration. Development projects have been ranked according to the following criteria:
1. UNEMPLOYMENT. Since Goal Number One is job creation, the unemployment rate of the county in
which the project is to be located was considered. Projects located in counties of higher unemployment
received more points based on the following scale of Labor Force Estimates - 2011 Annual Average
unemployment rates.
County Unemployment Rate
At or Above the State.
Rate of 9.0%
3 points
At or Above the US
Rate of 8.9%
2 points
At or Above 7.5%
1 point
2. PER CAPITA INCOME. A major problem in the District is per capita income levels substantially and
persistently below the State per capita income level. Southern Indiana Development Commission seeks
to achieve higher labor force skill levels, the results of which should be higher median family incomes for
residents of the five county area. Projects located in counties with a lower per capita income receive
more points. The following scale is based on a county's per capita income as it relates to the State of
Indiana. Data is based on BEA data included in this report.
Area Per Capita Income
1%-50% of State
3 points
51%-80% of State
2 points
81%-90% of State
1 point
91%-100% of State
0 points
3. POPULATION GROWTH. It is less likely that economic growth will occur in communities with
declining or slowly growing populations. Projects located in communities with slowly growing or declining
populations received more points based on the following scale and the percentage of change from
census figures from 1960-2003.
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Community with Population
Growth
Growth
Decrease
6% & Over
1 point
0.0% -5%
2 points
3 points
4. PROJECT CATEGORY. It has been determined that certain project categories are relatively more
significant to the economic development of the five county area. Projects have been assigned points
based on the following scale.
Job Creation
Infrastructure
Downtown revitalization
Other
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
5. PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING. The readiness to proceed with projects is directly linked to the local
needs and successful completion of economic development projects. The following assigns points for
degree of engineering readiness.
Completed
In Process
Not initiated
3 points
2 point
0 points
6. MATCHING FUNDS. The availability of matching funds is crucial to the success of a project. This
availability also signifies a readiness to proceed.
Secured
In Process
Not Available
3 points
2 point
0 points
The rating of development projects throughout the District allows for the establishment of criteria to
identify project priorities. The project rating is not set, but can be changed as project criteria and
readiness to proceed adapt to current economic conditions and new projects are developed. The result
of the rating is the project priorities, which establish the expected timeframe for development. Three
project priorities have been established. The following provides an overview of the project priority
system.
PRIORITY
TIMEFRAME FOR PROJECT
NUMBER OF POINTS
A
IMMEDIATE CONCERN, PROJECT IS
A PRIORITY TO THE AREA ECONOMY AND
PROJECT READINESS IS ESTABLISHED.
10-19
B
SHORT TERM DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT IS
SIGNIFICANT TO THE AREA ECONOMY,
PROJECT READINESS WILL BE WITHIN
THE NEXT 30 MONTHS
8-9
C
LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT HAS
IMPACT ON AREA ECONOMY, BUT PROJECT
READINESS WILL REQUIRE EXTENDED
TIME TO DEVELOP BEYOND SHORT TERM
0-7
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2011 DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
AREA AND PROJECT
RATING
MULTI-COUNTY - Hazard Mitigation Planning
MULTI-COUNTY – Work to help communities, businesses and individuals recover from the economic
strain of natural disasters.
MULTI-COUNTY - Develop area-wide program to fund Phase I and Phase II studies in conjunction
with EPA as a part of agency brownfields work
MULTI-COUNTY - Continue rural transit efforts and expand services
MULTI-COUNTY - Develop additional finances to expand an area-wide program to educate area
businesses on the potential for working with the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center and the Buy
Indiana Program
MULTI-COUNTY - Develop additional finances to expand area-wide program to expand agency
mapping and data and to provide expanded date to counties, communities and agencies utilizing GIS
capabilities.
MULTI-COUNTY - Coordinate efforts with area organizations for the promotion of NSWC Crane in
order to leverage its technology and industrial capability into economic development opportunities for
the multi-county area
MULTI-COUNTY - Develop an area-wide Revolving Loan Fund for funding Brownfield assessment
and remediation
MULTI-COUNTY - Undertake Phase I and Phase II to determine remediation needed at brownfields
and undertake work to clean the sites so that they may be used for future development throughout the
five county area
MULTI-COUNTY – Develop additional resources for loan guarantees and revolving loan funds to help
communities with local match or project issues
MULTI-COUNTY – Work with the WestGate @ Crane Authority to supply the Technology Park with
Infrastructure including road upgrades, new road construction, water distribution, fire suppression,
wastewater collection, wastewater treatment and proper electric utilities
MULTI-COUNTY- (Daviess, Greene and Martin Counties)-Work with West Gate @ Crane Authority to
provide additional infrastructure to the certified technology park
MULTI-COUNTY- Work with communities located near I-69 intersections to position the intersection
for infrastructure development and smart growth.
ensure success of the WestGate@Crane Academy, a facility that will provide for workforce
development training, a university presence and a business incubator
MULTI-COUNTY- Work with businesses and communities to provide additional infrastructure and
business services to companies working with the Base of Crane
MULTI-COUNTY – Work with the WestGate @ Crane Authority to supply the technology park with a
workforce development academy that will allow for training, conventions and a university presence
MULTI-COUNTY – Work with the WestGate @ Crane Authority to supply the technology park with a
business incubator to foster fledgling business
MULTI-COUNTY - Implement strategies developed in the Hazard Mitigation Planning
MULTI-COUNTY - Work with counties and communities to expand tourism throughout the multi-county
area
ensure success of the WestGate @ Crane Academy, a facility that will provide for workforce
development training and a university presence in addition to a business incubator
MULTI-COUNTY – Safe, Decent, & Affordable Housing
DAVIESS COUNTY – Rehabilitation of Bennington and Prairie Creek Levees
DAVIESS COUNTY – Develop industrial area around county airport
DAVIESS COUNTY – Relocate and make necessary improvements to Senior Services Center
DAVIESS COUNTY – Expand child care at State Licensed Facility
DAVIESS COUNTY – Rural Infrastructure – water, sanitary sewer, roads and bridges – outside of
incorporated areas
DAVIESS COUNTY – Safe, decent, affordable housing throughout Daviess County
DAVIESS COUNTY – Sewer upgrade near West Boggs Lake
DAVIESS COUNTY - Develop County Museum for ADA accessibility and increased usage
DAVIESS COUNTY – Odon/Cannelburg Road upgrade to allow for traffic generated by industrial
facilities along the road
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A
B
B
A
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A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
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B
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A
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DAVIESS COUNTY – Development of Certified Technology Park in Daviess County adjacent to Crane
DAVIESS COUNTY – Develop program to utilize existing unoccupied manufacturing industrial building
in Daviess County.
DAVIESS COUNTY – Clean up brownfield site formally used as the Crane School
DAVIESS COUNTY – Undertake study to identify industrial areas and development potential within
the county.
DAVIESS COUNTY – Develop area around the City of Washington water plant as an industrial site
DAVIESS COUNTY – Develop industrial park at the Daviess County Airport in conjunction with the
construction of I-69
DAVIESS COUNTY – Technology Conference Center – education component for county schools
DAVIESS COUNTY – Assisted Living throughout Daviess County
DAVIESS COUNTY – Development of the Westgate at Crane site to support a technology park,
including water, wastewater treatment, stormwater drainage, road, electric, internet and speculative
industrial buildings
DAVIESS COUNTY – WestGate @ Crane road infrastructure project including CR 800 S, CR 1650 N,
CR 1400 and WestGate Court
DAVIESS COUNTY – Develop WestGate @ Crane Academy within the Technology Park
DAVIESS-COUNTY – Work to help communities, businesses and individuals recover from the
economic strain of natural disasters in particular June 2007 flooding.
DAVIESS COUNTY – Relocate CR 300 to make room for new runway at airport
DAVIESS COUNTY – Construct County Courthouse Annex and parking lot
DAVIESS COUNTY – Improvements to several county roads including Airport Road, Tech Park Road,
GPC Road, Sportsmans Road, Nebo Road, St. Mary’s Road, Alfordsville Road, Landfill Road, St.
Mary’s Road (East/West)
DAVIESS COUNTY – Improve levy’s to ensure protection of economic resources
DAVIESS COUNTY – Improvements to Gravel Roads
DAVIESS COUNTY – Setup a revolving loan fund for the Daviess County Economic Development
Corporation to promote economic development in the county
DAVIESS COUNTY – Assist with the development of Solar Array in the Northeastern portion of the
County
DAVIESS COUNTY – Assist with the Daviess Solar Farm in the WestGate @ Crane Technology Park
DAVIESS COUNTY – Extend the parallel taxiway at the Daviess County Airport
DAVIESS COUNTY – School modernization including safety and indoor air quality
DAVIESS-COUNTY - Implement strategies from Hazard Mitigation Planning
DAVIESS COUNTY - Rural Infrastructure - water, sanitary sewer, roads and bridges-outside of
incorporated areas
DAVIESS COUNTY - Expand transportation facility for Ride Solution
DAVIESS COUNTY - Complete hazard mitigation planning
ALFORDSVILLE – Water System Improvements
ALFORDSVILLE – Install new water lines from Alfordsville to East Fork Water to serve as secondary
water source.
ALFORDSVILLE – New Fire Station
ALFORDSVILLE - New Sewer System
ALFORDSVILLE – Work to rehabilitate abandoned or underutilized buildings in Alfordsville
ALFORDSVILLE – Assist with project development for community
ALFORDSVILLE – Safe, decent, affordable housing
ALFORDSVILLE – Addition to existing fire station
ALFORDSVILLE – Development of a multi-purpose community building
ALFORDSVILLE – Pave all town streets (1.5 miles)
CANNELBURG – Purchase a tanker truck
CANNELBURG – Assist with Community Development
CANNELBURG – Upgrade road for increased commerce and safety
CANNELBURG – Construct new sidewalks, curbs and stormwater drainage system
ELNORA – Water System Improvements
ELNORA – Assist with project development of master utility study recommendations
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ELNORA - Storm drainage improvement in the Town of Elnora
ELNORA – Demolition of old unstable buildings downtown
ELNORA – Safe, decent, affordable housing
ELNORA – Assist with development of a Comprehensive Plan
ELNORA – Sanitary sewer system improvements and leak detection
ELNORA – Purchase of a tanker truck
ELNORA – Culvert replacement and road improvements to North Ellen Street and Raven Street
ELNORA – Road improvements to Danner Street
ELNORA – Assist with the development of the Daviess Food Processing Institute
ELNORA – Assist with Homeowner Occupied Rehabilitation Program
ELNORA – Cleanup properties through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
MONTGOMERY – Extension of sidewalks in the town to provide access between recreational, tourist ,
school and downtown areas of the community
MONTGOMERY – Safe, decent, affordable housing
MONTGOMERY – Storm Drainage
MONTGOMERY – Main Street/Downtown revitalization through city limits north including curbs and
guttering
MONTGOMERY – Implement Flood Mitigation at Montgomery Lake
MONTGOMERY – Development of industrial site including utilities at the site
MONTGOMERY – Construct new parking for downtown area and park
MONTGOMERY – Annex surrounding area for Growth opportunities
MONTGOMERY – Develop trails throughout town to connect the park to the Gasthof Restaurant
MONTGOMERY – Wastewater collection extensions
MONTGOMERY – Purchase a new street sweeper
MONTGOMERY – Resurface Town streets
MONTGOMERY - Park Improvements
MONTGOMERY - Ruritan Building Improvements
MONTGOMERY - Storm water drainage improvements
ODON – Upgrade the Town’s wastewater treatment and collection systems
ODON – Fire Station Expansion
ODON – Safe, decent, affordable housing
ODON – Water flushing and looping in line ending areas
ODON- Tree removal to alleviate road/sidewalk disturbance
ODON – Sidewalk and lighting improvements throughout the corporate limits including residential
areas
ODON – New fire truck for the fire department
ODON – Improvements to the Odon Town Park
ODON – New equipment for the fire department
ODON – Water system improvements to the existing water system serving the Town
ODON - Develop industrial site to include infrastructure, roads, sewer, water and electric
ODON – Construct a walking path in the Town park to connect to the Senior/Community Center
ODON – Paved parking lot for community center
ODON – Police Station upgrade to include parking lot paving
ODON – New Town Hall
ODON – Convert old Town Hall into new town garage office
ODON – New Street Sweeper
ODON – New Trash Truck
ODON – Assist with Homeowner Rehabilitation Programs
ODON- Storm water drainage improvements for the town
ODON – Pave public lot at post office
ODON – Annex all residential utility customers
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ODON – Annex to west to encompass I-69 growth
ODON – Safe, decent rental housing units
ODON – Clearance of vacated properties
ODON – NSP for Odon
PLAINVILLE – Assist with Homeownership Rehabilitation Program
PLAINVILLE – Construct a Community Center for Town residents
PLAINVILLE- Storm water drainage improvements to the town
PLAINVILLE – Flood hazard mitigation for town utilities
PLAINVILLE – Improvements to existing wastewater collection and treatment system, including
upgrading the existing 3” lines to 4” lines
PLAINVILLE – Upgrade to the Plainville Park including equipment and beautification, etc.
PLAINVILLE – Initiate a program of sidewalk replacement in the community
PLAINVILLE – Start the planning process for a water system for the Town
PLAINVILLE – Demolish eight homes for property redevelopment
PLAINVILLE – Construct a new lab/office facility for the wastewater treatment plant
PLAINVILLE - New fire truck
WASHINGTON – Expansion of business incubator in the City
WASHINGTON – Safe, decent, affordable housing
WASHINGTON – Develop a manufacturing support system for manufacturing and industrial training
WASHINGTON – Development of an industrial park on west side of City which focuses on distribution
and logistics.
WASHINGTON – Development of industrial area on the east side of City which will be enhanced by I69 in that area.
WASHINGTON – Completion of the City’s CSO Plan including overflows and work at the wastewater
treatment plant.
WASHINGTON – Development of I-69 interchange and annexation with development of utilities
WASHINGTON – Water system improvements throughout the city
WASHINGTON – Undertake downtown revitalization for Washington
WASHINGTON – Develop program to utilize existing unoccupied manufacturing and industrial
building in the City including remediation of any environmental issues
WASHINGTON – Undertake improvements to the wastewater treatment facility and collection system
WASHINGTON – Assist with the development of the Advanced Manufacturing Center with VU with
more of education outreach program
WASHINGTON – Assist with Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
WASHINGTON – Assist with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
WASHINGTON – Resurface the northwest end of Main Street
WASHINGTON – Milling and resurfacing of city streets
WASHINGTON – Develop a pedestrian corridor connecting all three elementary schools to the major
recreational facilities within the corporate limits
WASHINGTON – Apraw Road improvements including widening, drainage and sidewalks
WASHINGTON – Repair and replace sidewalks throughout the city
WASHINGTON - Storm water drainage improvement in the City of Washington
WASHINGTON - Park improvements through local park system
GREENE COUNTY - Develop plan for dealing with I-69 in Greene County to maximize development
potential and insure sufficient infrastructure and orderly development
GREENE COUNTY- Salt storage Facility at Hwy garage
GREENE COUNTY – WestGate @ Crane road improvements along CR 200 E and CR 1400 E
GREENE COUNTY – Rural Traffic Count especially at Lone Tree. They will provide a list.
GREENE COUNTY – Assist to fund Phase I and Phase II and remediation of Brownfield sites.
GREENE COUNTY – Assist with plan to address development potential and tourism as a result of the
development of the Goose Pond wetland area
GREENE COUNTY – Expansion of rural water services in the county
GREENE COUNTY – Flood mitigation for areas along White River
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GREENE COUNTY – Development of the Westgate at Crane site to support a technology park,
including water, wastewater treatment, road, electric, internet and speculative industrial building
GREENE COUNTY – Safe, decent, affordable housing throughout the county
GREENE COUNTY – Purchase of a fire truck for the Beech Creek Volunteer Fire Department
GREENE COUNTY – Assess the feasibility of the development of a community building for the
eastern portion of Greene County
GREENE COUNTY – Make upgrades to the Historical Society Building
GREENE COUNTY – Assist with Entrepreneur training in the county
GREENE COUNTY – New Hwy Garage Facility
GREENE COUNTY – Develop the Greene County portion of the West Gate @ Crane technology park
GREENE COUNTY - Expand the capabilities of the Greene County Economic Development
Corporation through increased funding and staff
GREENE COUNTY – 1000-W Lone Tree Road Widening
GREENE COUNTY – Develop facilities to enhance manufacturing in the county
GREENE COUNTY – Improvements to provide improved telecommunications to the county that will
allow for economic development and expansion of existing businesses
GREENE COUNTY – Develop additional industrial sites
GREENE COUNTY – Develop rural sanitary sewers as needed to deal with development
GREENE COUNTY – Develop Facility for Greene County YMCA
GREENE-COUNTY – Work to help communities, businesses and individuals recover from the
economic strain of natural disasters in particular June 2008 flooding.
GREENE COUNTY – Fire Station expansion for Center Township
GREENE COUNTY – Purchase new fire truck for Grant/Fairplay Township
GREENE COUNTY – New ladder truck for Center Township
GREENE COUNTY – Terre Haute Rd.
GREENE COUNTY – Fire Station expansion for Wright Township
GREENE COUNTY – Construct Fire/Community/EMS Building for Richland Township
GREENE COUNTY – Improvements to South System Tank for Ellis Water
GREENE COUNTY – Additional point of entry at Sandborn for Ellis Water
GREENE COUNTY – Ellis Water North/South system connection
GREENE COUNTY – Eastern Heights water expansion
GREENE COUNTY – EMS facility in Bloomfield Area
GREENE COUNTY – County Bridge replacements to include bridge 195, 240, 311, 260, 272, 283
GREENE COUNTY – 5 single axle, 5 tandem axle dump trucks for county highway department
GREENE COUNTY – Two additional Police Officers for the County Sheriff’s Department as part of the
COPS Project
GREENE COUNTY – Renewable energy geothermal project
GREENE COUNTY – Jail Improvements and upgrades
GREENE COUNTY – School bus route road resurfacing along county roads
GREENE COUNTY – Improve CR 200 E starting at the county line going north to highway 45
GREENE COUNTY - Develop wastewater system for the unincorporated area of Scotland and the
surrounding area
GREENE COUNTY – Courthouse expansion in IT area for parking and storage
GREENE COUNTY – Fire upgrades throughout Co.
GREENE COUNTY - Improve County Road 800 South
GREENE COUNTY - Improve Main road through the unincorporated settlement of Scotland
GREENE COUNTY - Implement Hazard Mitigation Plan
GREENE COUNTY - Request funding to develop rural sanitary sewers and treatment facilities in
southeastern Greene County in the area to be served by an interchange with I-69 and the West Gate
@ Crane and funding for additional infrastructure including road upgrades, water distribution, etc.
GREENE COUNTY – Taylor Twp. F.S. - New
GREENE COUNTY – Road Maintenance for Hwy Dept.
GREENE COUNTY – WW service/availability for unsewered unincorporated areas
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GREENE COUNTY – Upgrades to Community Building at 4-H grounds
GREENE COUNTY – Hard surface for local use- Airfield
BLOOMFIELD – Development of a community center
BLOOMFIELD – Safe, decent, affordable housing
BLOOMFIELD – Develop pedestrian corridor from downtown to shopping center south of town
BLOOMFIELD – Develop pedestrian corridor from Downtown to the School
BLOOMFIELD – Downtown revitalization and sidewalks
BLOOMFIELD – Revitalization of the swimming pool
BLOOMFIELD – Structural improvements to the park
BLOOMFIELD – Expand wastewater collection into Hashtown and north of Bloomfield
BLOOMFIELD – Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System improvements throughout Town
BLOOMFIELD – Construct Railroad signal by jail crossing
BLOOMFIELD – Construct a new street department garage
JASONVILLE – New Fire Truck
JASONVILLE – Phase II water system improvements-additional water filtration capacity and tank
needed- in process
JASONVILLE – Safe, decent, affordable housing
JASONVILLE – Wastewater treatment system renovation and update
JASONVILLE – Improve road providing access to Momentum Foods
JASONVILLE – Clean up for gas station complete. Buyers have been identified.
JASONVILLE – Create corridor between Shakamak State Park and Jasonville
JASONVILLE – Park development
JASONVILLE – Further development of Heritage Museum
JASONVILLE – Re-surface city streets – deteriorating and large pot holes
JASONVILLE – Renovation of Senior Center/Fire Station
JASONVILLE – Renewable geothermal system and roof replacement at Shakamak Schools
JASONVILLE - Improvements to the levee
JASONVILLE - Develop trail to Shakamak State Park and develop trails within the park and a hotel
facility at the park – working hard on this w/ DNR
LINTON – Safe, decent, affordable housing
LINTON – Assist with homeowner repair and improvement project
LINTON – Implement and develop flood mitigation plan
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LINTON – Corridor enhancement on 4 and 5 Street
LINTON – Increase recreation opportunities for Economic Development and Tourism
LINTON – Wastewater system improvements
LINTON – Expand wastewater treatment to unserved areas
LINTON – Provide broadband internet service to Linton
LINTON – Expand health facilities for senior citizens
LINTON – Repair/Replace Fire Hydrants
LINTON – Work to rehabilitate abandoned or underutilized buildings in Linton
LINTON – Build Wellness Center
LINTON – Provide additional facilities for youth engagement
LINTON – Stormwater drainage improvements in the S.R. 54 West area and from H Street to
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LINTON – Sidewalk safety project – 12 Street to City Limits going east
LINTON – Fiber loop city with fiber optics
LINTON – Replace waterlines around the city
LINTON – Pedestrian corridor from city park to the school
LINTON – Street overlay project throughout the city
LINTON – Sewer line reconstruction throughout the city
LINTON – Assist Community with construction of a new sports complex for City residents
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LINTON – Construct a new cart path for Phil Harris Golf Course
LINTON – Purchase a VHF repeater for the Linton Police Department
LINTON – Make improvements to the A.M. Risher Swimming Pool
LINTON – Highway 54 West project – New water main, fire hydrant and meter replacement
LINTON – Electric loop from Greene County General Hospital to the INDOT substation on the east
side of the city
LINTON – Water system improvements throughout the city
LINTON – Library expansion project
LINTON – Upgrade and renovation project for Linton Stockton Schools to include the roof and indoor
air quality issues
LINTON - Improvements to storm water drainage system throughout the city
LINTON - Construct sidewalks from 12th street to the Greene County General Hospital
LINTON - Complete Park Plan
LINTON - Park Improvements
LINTON – Assist Community with Storm Water Drainage Plan
LYONS – Paving of local roads
LYONS – Safe, decent, affordable housing
LYONS – Downtown Revitalization – planning
LYONS – Assist with homeowner repair and improvement project
NEWBERRY – Construct a new Community Center/Fire Station
NEWBERRY – Water system improvements
NEWBERRY – Street Resurfacing
NEWBERRY – Park Improvements
SWITZ CITY – Assist with project development for community
SWITZ CITY – Development of New Town Park Plan
SWITZ CITY – City Beautification Project/Sidewalks and Streetlights
SWITZ CITY – Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System improvements and expansion
SWITZ CITY – Stormwater drainage plan and implementation
SWITZ CITY – Safe, Decent, Affordable housing throughout the town
SWITZ CITY – Develop a pedestrian corridor from the Town to White River Valley High School, Lyons
Elementary and Worthington Elementary
SWITZ CITY – Water system improvements
SWITZ CITY – Assist with homeowner repair and improvement project
SWITZ CITY – Energy Efficiency upgrade at White River Valley School
SWITZ CITY – Fire Territory- Fire Truck
SWITZ CITY – Fire Territory F.S. Improvements
SWITZ CITY – Fire fighting eq and Fire gear upgrades
SWITZ CITY – Street resurfacing as needed
WORTHINGTON – Additional funding to extend communities revitalization to the Jefferson Street and
State Road 157 areas
WORTHINGTON – Storm sewer improvements within the Town of Worthington
WORTHINGTON – Safe, decent, affordable housing
WORTHINGTON – Wastewater treatment plant improvements
WORTHINGTON – Identify and remediate Brownfields in town
WORTHINGTON – Park improvements
WORTHINGTON – Assist with homeowner repair and improvement project
WORTHINGTON – Assist with the Neighborhood Stabilization Project
WORTHINGTON – New Pumper Truck for Worthington/Jefferson Township
WORTHINGTON - Increase the storage capacity of the existin water system
WORTHINGTON - Improvements to the storm water drainage system in the community
KNOX COUNTY – North Knox Corridor Road Project - Assist with route development in coordination
with new coal gasification plant and coal suppliers
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KNOX COUNTY - Knox County Drainage - Study and subsequent improvements throughout the
county to provide appropriate drainage and alleviate flooding problems
KNOX COUNTY – Decker Chapel storm water drainage
KNOX COUNTY - Expand wastewater treatment for Economic Development resulting in
investment/job creation
KNOX COUNTY - U.S. 41 South Industrial Park - development of additional capacity to allow for new
industrial development and expansion
KNOX COUNTY - Develop wastewater treatment as appropriate to serve the county's unserved
incorporated and unincorporated areas
KNOX COUNTY - Undertake improvements along Elkhorn/Decker Road to alleviate traffic problems at
the Beckes Industrial Park and the 41 South Industrial Park
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KNOX COUNTY - Safe, decent, affordable housing throughout the County
KNOX COUNTY – Hazard Mitigation Planning
KNOX COUNTY – Bridge 41 replacement
KNOX COUNTY – Develop wastewater treatment and collection system for Freelandville
KNOX COUNTY – Improvements to county jail
KNOX COUNTY – Improvements to county courthouse
KNOX COUNTY – Upgrades to the Fort Knox Historical County Park, Oubache Trails Park
KNOX COUNTY – Asphalt overlay to various county roads
KNOX COUNTY – Renovation of abandoned historical Poor Farm
KNOX COUNTY – Development and expansion of existing industrial park
KNOX COUNTY – Improvements to the Mid-American Air Center Terminal Building
KNOX COUNTY – 4CT/IMC and CCU Renovation Project
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KNOX COUNTY – Develop programs and create improvements that help alleviate economic job loss
due to foreign trade policies.
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KNOX COUNTY – Work to help communities, businesses and individuals recover from the economic
strain of natural disasters in particular June 2008 flooding.
KNOX COUNTY - Develop wastewater treatment and collection system for Freelandville
KNOX COUNTY - Assist local manufacturers negatively impacted by foreign trade
KNOX COUNTY – Implement CPI training programs to assist local manufacturers negatively impacted
by foreign trade
KNOX COUNTY - North Knox Corridor Road Project Request funding for road development in
coordination with new coal gasification plant and coal suppliers
KNOX COUNTY - U.S. 41 South Industrial Park - Request funding for the development of additional
capacity to allow for new industrial development and expansion and for improvements along
Elkhorn/Decker Road to alleviate traffic problems at the US 41 South Industrial Park and The Beckes
Industrial Park.
BICKNELL- Revitalization of Main Street
BICKNELL – Develop Community Center to serve the residents in the City of Bicknell
BICKNELL – Turnout Gear For Fire Department
BICKNELL – Build Skate Park
BICKNELL – Safe, decent, affordable housing
BICKNELL- Water system improvements to the existing water system including a new water tower and
water plant upgrades
BICKNELL – Rehabilitate the former Gossard Building
BICKNELL- Speculative building in the Industrial Park
BICKNELL – Assist with homeowner repair and improvement project
BICKNELL – Assist with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
BICKNELL – Street resurfacing project
BICKNELL - Improvements to storm water drainage system
BRUCEVILLE – Improvements to city streets and resurface
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BRUCEVILLE- New water tower and upgrade of water lines
BRUCEVILLE – Renovate or construct new Town Hall
BRUCEVILLE – New playground equipment for the park
DECKER – Water system improvements
DECKER – Downtown Revitalization including streets, sidewalks and gutters
DECKER – Assist with homeowner repair and improvement project
DECKER – Safe, decent, affordable housing
DECKER - Improvements to storm water drainage for community
DECKER - Storm water drainage to alleviate water problems
DECKER – Renovation of Community Bldg to make ADA and to better utilize
DECKER – New water well supply is needed
DECKER – Clearance of old buildings for new growth
EDWARDSPORT – Safe, decent, affordable housing
EDWARDSPORT – Develop sanitary sewer system to serve the Edwardsport area
EDWARDSPORT – Storm drainage to alleviate water problems
EDWARDSPORT – Relocate water plant out of the Floodplain
MONROE CITY – Continued Storm Drainage upgrades
MONROE CITY – Sewer system improvements to the existing sanitary sewer system
MONROE CITY – Increased Police Protection for the Town
MONROE CITY – Develop infrastructure for area to be annexed by the Town
MONROE CITY – Safe, decent, affordable housing
MONROE CITY – Street resurfacing and improvements
MONROE CITY – Assist with homeowner repair and improvement project
MONROE CITY - Improvements to storm water drainage system in the community
OAKTOWN – Storm sewer system improvements
OAKTOWN – Community revitalization throughout the Town including the Downtown area and
residential areas to include sidewalks around the community
OAKTOWN – Sewer Treatment Plant and Collection System improvements
OAKTOWN – Safe, decent, affordable housing
OAKTOWN – Street resurfacing and repairs
OAKTOWN – Purchase new fire truck for Oaktown/Busseron Township
OAKTOWN – Replace existing fire hydrants and add new fire hydrants
OAKTOWN – Purchase a new dump truck with snow removal blade
OAKTOWN – Purchase a new Police car
OAKTOWN – Construct new garage for street department
OAKTOWN – Improvements to Town Park
OAKTOWN – Continued Improvements to storm water drainage system in the community
SANDBORN – Safe, decent, affordable housing
SANDBORN – Sewer system improvements
SANDBORN – Downtown revitalization
SANDBORN-Senior Citizen Housing
SANDBORN – Water System improvements
SANDBORN – Construction of concessions/restrooms at ballpark
SANDBORN – Demolition of old buildings
SANDBORN – Stormwater drainage improvements
SANDBORN – Street resurfacing and repairs
SANDBORN – Windmills for alternative energy
VINCENNES – Assist Community with planning and rehabilitation of the Brevoort Levy
VINCENNES – Assist with development of a Comprehensive Planning Study
VINCENNES-Restoration of Flood Wall
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VINCENNES – Implementation of Historical Walk
VINCENNES- Brownfield Studies For Economic Development
VINCENNES – Drainage improvements to McKinley Avenue Phase 1 done
VINCENNES – Additional stormwater drainage improvements around the city and outlaying areas
VINCENNES – Sanitary sewer extension and improvements around the city and outlaying areas
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VINCENNES-Resurfacing of 2 Street
VINCENNES – Water system improvements to include the construction of a new water treatment plant
facility for the city and outlaying areas
VINCENNES –Renovation of Rainbow Beach at Gregg Park (Public Pool)
VINCENNES- Implement Tax Incentives to Old Town
VINCENNES-Relocation of North Side Firestation
VINCENNES-Build Skate park in North end of city
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VINCENNES-Raze Grain Elevator on 1 Street/Downtown for Future Economic Development
VINCENNES – Relocation of railroad tracks in the City to alleviate traffic congestion
VINCENNES – Additional drainage improvements in the city as identified in the Master Plan
VINCENNES – Improvement of drainage along Mantle Ditch drainage including enclosing the ditch &
improvements in the Indian Lake area
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VINCENNES – 2 Street resurfacing Project
VINCENNES – Stormwater drainage and flood wall protection plan
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VINCENNES – Resurface 2 Street between Hart and Vigo Streets
VINCENNES – Historical building repair listed in the Register of Historical Places
VINCENNES - Construct redundant water lines from water treatment plant to well field to insure the
availability of water
VINCENNES - Improvements to storm water drainage system in community
WHEATLAND – Safe, decent, affordable housing
WHEATLAND – Assist with development of sewer system
WHEATLAND – Assist with brownfields within the community
WHEATLAND – Water system upgrades including water wells
WHEATLAND – Traffic signal at the junction of US 50 and State Road 550
WHEATLAND – Construction of sidewalks and street resurfacing
WHEATLAND – Local Recycling Property
WHEATLAND – Replace Fire Hydrants
WHEATLAND – Construct a new Senior/Community Center
WHEATLAND – Assist with homeowner repair and improvement project
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Undertake study for the revitalization of unincorporated settlements within
Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Safe, decent, affordable housing throughout the county
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Weatherize and improve Courthouse including windows and air conditioning
and tuck point exterior
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Purchase fire truck for Guthrie Township Fire Department
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Hazard Mitigation Planning
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Assist with brownfields in the area
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Industrial Park located north of Mitchell
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Work to help communities, businesses and individuals recover from the
economic strain of natural disasters.
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Tunnelton Road improvements
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Local bridge improvements
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Assist with COPS Project for the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Upgrade facilities and equipment at the Lawrence County Sheriff’s
Department
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Water system improvements and new office/lab building for South Lawrence
Water
LAWRENCE COUNTY – East Lawrence Water extension project to Henderson Creek and Ditney
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Ridge Housing Neighborhood
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Install a new booster pump for East Lawrence Water to alleviate water
pressure problems for residents
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Improvements to Dunn Memorial Hospital including a new security system,
HVAC improvements, window improvements and roof repairs
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Lawrenceport, Riverdale, Buddha Road improvements
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Old State Road 37 North improvements
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Leesville Road improvements
LAWRENCE COUNTY – William T. Wiley House improvements
LAWRENCE COUNTY – North Lawrence Water Authority water system improvements
LAWRENCE COUNTY – South Central Regional Sewer District wastewater treatment plant
improvements
LAWRENCE COUNTY – South Central Regional Sewer District Briarwood Collection System
Reconstruction
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Assist with new business startup in the old Visteon Building
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Construct a new building for the Community Health and Wellness Center
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Housing Rehabilitation project at location throughout the County
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Improvements to County Jail
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Assist with adult literacy/adult education programs
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Assist with Promoting Education Together
LAWRENCE COUNTY – New facility for St. Vincent DePaul Society
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Assist with non-profit partnership throughout the county
LAWRENCE COUNTY – North Lawrence Community Schools modernization and repair including
indoor air quality and energy efficiency
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Assist with the Lawrence County Wimax project
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Assist the Sheriff’s Department with the COPS Project to hire new officers
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Assist the Sheriff’s Department in funding for Rural sheriff’s program to help
combat drugs in rural communities.
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Develop programs and create improvements that help alleviate economic job
loss due to foreign trade policies.
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Purchase Rail lines to allow for continued freight options.
LAWRENCE COUNTY - Request funding for the development of an Industrial Park located north of
Mitchell
LAWRENCE COUNTY- Assist local manufacturers negatively impacted by foreign trade
BEDFORD – Industrial park development for the City
BEDFORD – Downtown Revitalization
BEDFORD – Development of new park lands including Rails to Trails, additional trails, and Bike lanes
BEDFORD – Safe, decent, affordable housing throughout the Bedford area
BEDFORD – Plaza Drive North road improvements
BEDFORD – Plaza Drive South Infrastructure Improvements to include water, sewer and stormwater
improvements and extensions
BEDFORD – Plaza Drive North Infrastructure Improvements to include water, sewer and stormwater
improvements and extensions
BEDFORD – Sidewalk Development for John Williams Boulevard
BEDFORD – Road development at John Williams Boulevard and Lincoln Ave for traffic control
BEDFORD – Stormwater Sewer development
BEDFORD –Water insertion valve implementation
BEDFORD – All administration offices under one roof
BEDFORD – Spider Creek lift station upgrades
BEDFORD – Water distribution replacement project
BEDFORD – Sewer distribution infrastructure replacement
BEDFORD – Combined sewer separation
BEDFORD – Install lift station alarms
BEDFORD – Construction of a new fire station
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BEDFORD – Construction of a new police station
BEDFORD – Redevelopment of the former Visteon Plant plus 80 acres development adjacent
BEDFORD – Sidewalk replacement project
BEDFORD – Smart Green Building Project
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BEDFORD – Learning center project
BEDFORD – Brownfield sites on I and J street/blighted area
MITCHELL- Safe, decent, affordable housing
MITCHELL – New City Pool
MITCHELL – Increase the size of wastewater treatment and collection system improvements
MITCHELL – Construction of a fire station
MITCHELL – Community improvements including sidewalks and park lighting
MITCHELL – Improvements to the City Park System including trail system, sidewalk, lighting; and
hiking trails from the City of Mitchell to Spring Mill State Park
MITCHELL – Hamilton Blvd Phase II/Phase III improvements
MITCHELL – Assist with installation of traffic light on
MITCHELL – Stormwater improvements
MITCHELL – Hiking trails from the City of Mitchell to Spring Mill State Park
MITCHELL – Teke Burton Drive and Meridian Road Paving Project
MITCHELL - Storm water drainage system improvements throughout the city
MITCHELL – Assist with installation of traffic light on 37 and Hamilton BLVD
OOLITIC – Safe, decent, affordable housing
OOLITIC – Sidewalks in the Hoosier Avenue area and extended to the Oolitic School
OOLITIC – Downtown enhancement project
OOLITIC – Storm sewer renovation and construction of new storm sewers
OOLITIC – Wastewater system improvements
OOLITIC – Resurface City Streets
OOLITIC – Homeowner Rehabilitation Project throughout Town
OOLITIC - Storm water drainage improvements
MARTIN COUNTY – Safe, decent, affordable housing throughout the county
MARTIN COUNTY – Expand Tourism efforts and update existing scenic areas within the county.
MARTIN COUNTY – Development of the Crane North site to support a technology park, including
water, wastewater, road, electric, Internet and speculative Industrial buildings
MARTIN COUNTY – Funding to expand development efforts within the county, especially in the area
of assisting local businesses work with Crane
MARTIN COUNTY – Undertake planning for the development of I-69 in Martin County.
MARTIN COUNTY – Improvement of water in the Lost River area
MARTIN COUNTY – Extension of water in the East Fork water area
MARTIN COUNTY – Undertake a housing needs assessment for the county
MARTIN COUNTY – Assist with plans for Renovating Hindostan Falls Campsite with RV Park
MARTIN COUNTY – Hazard Mitigation Planning
MARTIN COUNTY – Assist with brownfields in the area
MARTIN COUNTY – Develop Hazard Mitigation Plans For Martin County
MARTIN COUNTY – Fire station Expansion @ Martin County Fairgrounds
MARTIN COUNTY – Purchase a Brush Truck for Martin County Civil Defense
MARTIN COUNTY – Industrial Park in Shoals
MARTIN COUNTY – Improvement of water in the Trinity Springs area
MARTIN COUNTY – Upgrade county bridges – Brooks Bridge, Anderson Bridge, Bridge 50, 62, 66
MARTIN COUNTY – Replace county bridges – Bridge 22, 59, 67
MARTIN COUNTY – Crane North Incubator
MARTIN COUNTY – Improvement in Industrial development and expansion
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MARTIN COUNTY – Study of what kinds of services for the future – hotel, shopping, etc.
Possible development close to Dubois County Casino
MARTIN COUNTY – Senior Citizen Housing
MARTIN COUNTY – Perry Water Improvements
MARTIN COUNTY – Mitchelltree Fire Truck
MARTIN COUNTY – Work to help communities, businesses and individuals recover from the
economic strain of natural disasters.
MARTIN COUNTY – Debris removal equipment for the Highway Department
MARTIN COUNTY – Purchase a backup generator for the Highway Department
MARTIN COUNTY – Purchase weather radios for county residents
MARTIN COUNTY – Purchase road barricades for the Highway Department
MARTIN COUNTY – 2-way radio transmitting tower for the Highway Department
MARTIN COUNTY – Identify funding options for SOAR (Success and Opportunity at Reading)
MARTIN COUNTY – Dover Hill transmission main reinforcement
MARTIN COUNTY – Renovate Martin County Courthouse
MARTIN COUNTY – Develop an assisted living facility for county residents
MARTIN COUNTY – Identify funding options for the school to career program
MARTIN COUNTY – Assist with the Housing Rehabilitation Program
MARTIN COUNTY – Building purchase and renovation for Crane Defense Contractor
MARTIN COUNTY – Assist with development of Local Economic Development Organization for Martin
County
MARTIN COUNTY - Storm water drainage improvements at the West Gate at Crane Certified
Technology Park
MARTIN COUNTY - Debris removal from White River
MARTIN COUNTY - Firestation Expansion @ Martin County Fairgrounds
CRANE – Safe, decent, affordable housing
CRANE – Undertake a study to determine improvements needed for the electric distribution system
CRANE – Improvements to the Town’s sanitary sewer collection system
CRANE – Resurface Town Streets
CRANE – Improvements to sidewalks and curbs
CRANE – Park and playgrounds refurbished
CRANE – Improvements to Water lines and distribution
CRANE – Town Hall Improvements/ADA Accessible
LOOGOOTEE –Storm sewer mapping to identify needed improvements
LOOGOOTEE – Safe, decent, affordable housing
LOOGOOTEE – Opening of Clark street between Sycamore street and Williams street
LOOGOOTEE – Pool and Park Improvements and planning
LOOGOOTEE – Complete Phase II drainage improvements throughout the City
LOOGOOTEE – Improvements to City streets including widening of Williams Street and a new bridge
on Park Street
LOOGOOTEE – Loogootee Industrial Park Improvements
LOOGOOTEE – Expand Library facilities
LOOGOOTEE – Develop a trail system to connect Loogootee to West Boggs Park and Hindostan
Falls – mayor feels this need a lesser score!
LOOGOOTEE – New generator for water plant
LOOGOOTEE – Renovation/Expansion of City Hall
LOOGOOTEE – Weatherize City Hall Annex
LOOGOOTEE – Sidewalk replacement and repair throughout town
LOOGOOTEE – New emergency communications system
LOOGOOTEE – New maintenance/storage facility for the water plant
LOOGOOTEE – Improvements to the Scenic Hill Booster Station
LOOGOOTEE – Improvements to S.R. 550 Booster Station
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LOOGOOTEE – Clean the grit collection system at the wastewater treatment plant
LOOGOOTEE – Wastewater treatment and collection system improvements
LOOGOOTEE – New dump truck
LOOGOOTEE – Sewer lateral inspection system for the wastewater treatment plant
LOOGOOTEE – Resurface city streets
LOOGOOTEE – Tree removal throughout the city
LOOGOOTEE – Annexation of additional area to North, East & South
LOOGOOTEE – Locate and map original surface water drainage system
LOOGOOTEE- Undertake final stage of storm water drainage improvements
SHOALS – New Town Hall and Fire Station
SHOALS – Park improvements
SHOALS – Resurfacing throughout town
SHOALS – Downtown Facades
SHOALS – Safe, decent, affordable housing
SHOALS – Storm sewer renovation for the Town of Shoals to assist with drainage and flooding
problems within the Town
SHOALS – Update Booster Station for Water System on NE side of town
SHOALS –Community Center/Senior Citizens
SHOALS – Purchase weather siren
SHOALS – Purchase generator for water wells in emergencies
SHOALS – Town Beautification to include trees throughout town
SHOALS – Owner Occupied housing rehab
SHOALS – Renovate Senior Housing including energy efficiency upgrades
SHOALS - Improve existing and develop new sidewalks, lighting and walking trails
SHOALS- New police car
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SIDC REGIONAL PROJECT PRIORITIES
As part of the CEDS 2013 process SIDC is working to prioritize regional projects to
further focus SIDC staff on regional priorities of the SIDC Board of Directors and CEDS
Strategy Committee. The following is a result of the CEDS Strategy Committee with the
top regional priorities.
PROJECT
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MULTI-COUNTY - Develop an area-wide Revolving Loan Fund for funding
Brownfield assessment and remediation
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MULTI-COUNTY – Develop additional resources for loan guarantees and
revolving loan funds to help communities with local match or project issues
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MULTI-COUNTY- (Daviess, Greene and Martin Counties)-Work with West
Gate @ Crane Authority to ensure success of the WestGate@Crane
Academy, a facility that will provide for workforce development training, a
university presence and a business incubator
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MULTI-COUNTY- Work with businesses and communities to provide
additional infrastructure and business services to companies working with the
Base of Crane
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MULTI-COUNTY- Work with communities located near I-69 intersections to
position the intersection for infrastructure development and smart growth.
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MULTI-COUNTY – Safe, Decent, & Affordable Housing
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CHAPTER IV OVERVIEW OF PAST YEAR’S ACTIVITIES
INTRODUCTION
The Southern Indiana Development Commission’s Midpoint Progress Report for EDA Planning Grant 0683-05693 addresses the activities undertaken during the July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014 time period.
During this time period the Southern Indiana Development Commission (SIDC) has continued service as
the Economic Development District for the area comprised of Daviess, Greene, Knox, Lawrence and
Martin Counties. The provision of economic planning and development activities throughout the five
county area continues to be SIDC’s primary objective. The needs of the District are identified in the
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Annual Report which the update was last
adopted in June, 2011 and the 2012 CEDS will be adopted on June, 2013. The CEDS is utilized as a
guide for agency activities.
During this period SIDC’s primary focus continued to be enhancing the economic well being of the area
through the creation of employment opportunities and the development of local resources. SIDC
continues to be proactive in dealing with the issues and needs of and in working with the local elected
officials and economic development organizations.
The projects that are included in this report have been undertaken or in the process of being undertaken
are a result of investment of financial, in-kind and personal resources from federal, state, local and private
entities. These projects and activities deal directly with the economic development activities and the
community infrastructure programs needed to support economic development. The scope of work of
planning grant 06-83-05693 serves as the basis for work during this time period. Although this report
attempts to provide a comprehensive listing of Commission activities, it should not be considered allinclusive. The Southern Indiana Development Commission's involvement with various communities,
counties, multi-county groups, not-for profit agencies, and the private sector continues to be dependent
on the local need and the resources available.
COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
The 2011 and 2012 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Annual Update was
adopted during this time period. The 2011 and 2012 CEDS was developed as a result of a local planning
process, which was designed to direct economic growth in District and the updates are being performed
similarly. The planning process includes representatives from local government, local economic
development organizations, business, unemployed and underemployed, utilities, financial and other
organizations.
The 2011 and 2012 CEDS was prepared in accordance with EDA guidelines. The 2011 and 2012 CEDS
also established the revised guidelines implemented by the Federal Government. Of the new rules
implemented SIDC has established a CEDS Strategy Committee that will help establish work items for the
SIDC in the upcoming grant cycle. The 2011 and 2012 CEDS served as a guide for SIDC’s work during
this program year.
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FLOOD STRATEGY
In 2009 and 2010 SIDC prepared an economic recovery strategy for the federally declared flood disaster
area in Daviess, Greene, Knox, Lawrence and Martin counties. The strategy helped establish work items
for SIDC to help the region recover from the 2008 flooding. The strategy was also carried out by SIDC in
Owen and Monroe Counties and now two previously un-served by regional planning commission counties
have a CEDS and SIDC has been providing support, guidance and leadership for those un-served areas.
EXPANDING THE DISTRICT
SIDC has continued to maintain the CEDS in Owen County from the Flood recovery strategies of 2010.
Due to the relationships built in Owen County and the desire of regional planning in Indiana to cover the
entire state of Indiana, SIDC has started working to include Owen County into their district territory. SIDC
Board of Directors is allowing the staff to spend time developing projects and assisting the community in
planning for future opportunities. SIDC will continue the process of including Owen County into the SIDC
area throughout the duration of the EDA grant.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
In order for economic development to take place, certain community facilities and infrastructure must be
in place. SIDC spends considerable time working with communities to make them ready to undertake
economic development initiatives. The following provides a brief overview of Commission work to meet
these needs.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds are the major funding source of financial assistance to local governments for infrastructure
improvements. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) (formerly the Department of
Commerce) acts as the pass through agency for the CDBG funds for the HUD Small Cities Program in
the State of Indiana through the Community Focus Fund (CFF) program.
SIDC works with OCRA, local governments and not-for-profits in the development of Community Focus
Fund (CFF) Projects. During the July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014, SIDC has assisted with project
development and/or administration on the following projects:
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Owen County Courthouse ADA Project
Martin County Lost River
Linton WWT
Vincennes WWT
Wheatland Water Filter – Discretionary funds
Gr. Co. Scotland WWT
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Washington Stormwater
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Greene County Scotland Wastewater Treatment
Linton Water
Lawrence County Demolition/Clearance
Lawrence County Courthouse Historical Preservation
Bruceville Water
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Washington Water
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Worthington-Eastern Heights Utilities Water Tank
Monroe City Water
Monroe City WWT
Knox County – Demolition/Clearance
Sandborn – Clearance/Demolition
Coal City WWT
Owen County Rural Health Center Clinic
Elnora Water
Gr. Co. Ellis Water
Vincennes Levee
In addition to the CFF program, OCRA also funds a planning program with CDBG funds. The Planning
Grant program allows for the study of problems to identify the most appropriate solution. During the first
half of the program year SIDC has assisted with Planning Grants for the following communities:
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City of Vincennes Comprehensive Plan
Spencer Park Plan
Monroe City Water/WWT Plan
DR1 – Program to reimburse FEMA local match to communities impacted by the flooding using CDBG
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DR 2 - Program to provide special CDBG funding for infrastructure related projects in areas impacted by
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Town of Spencer Wastewater/Storm Water Plan
Owen County Economic Development Plan
Lake Hollybrook Spillway Reconstruction
Martin County Debris Removal
City of Washington Combined Sewer Overflow Project
Town of Oolitic Wastewater Treatment
Town of Decker Stormwater
Town of Spencer Stormwater
Town of Bicknell Water
Town of Crane Wastewater Treatment
Town of Shoals Water
Town of Oaktown Stormwater
Vincennes Pump Station
Knox County Farbest Equipment
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ENVIRONMENT
The environment continues to be an area of major concern for the Southern Indiana Development
Commission. SIDC continues to be involved with environmental assessment and review of projects within
the five county area. The environmental assessment and review process includes receiving comments
and project approval from the State Historic Preservation Officer, establishing an environmental review
record and contacting the following agencies as appropriate: Health Departments in the affected County,
the Environmental Coordinator at U.S. Department of Interior Division of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, the Indiana State Department of Health, State
Historic Preservation and Archeology Officer, Indiana Geological Survey, the Indiana Department of
Environmental Management, Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Water and the and the
County Planning Commission. When appropriate, projects undergo archaeological reconnaissance
review including an on site survey of the area affected by the project. SIDC has undertaken
environmental reviews on EDA public works and HUD Community Development Block Grant program,
which is implemented through the State of Indiana as the Community Focus Fund program.
During the grant period, During the grant period, SIDC has been involved in environmental work for the
following projects:
 Oaktown Storm Drainage Improvements project
 Owen County Courthouse ADA Improvements project
 Vincennes River Road Sewer Project
 Washington Water System Improvements
 Worthington Elnora Water project
 Lake Hollybrook Spillway project
 Linton Water project
 Martin County/Lost River Fire Station project
 Martin County Debris Removal project
 Lawrence County Pleasant Run Fire Station project
 Sandborn Water project
 Greene County/Taylor Township Fire Station project
 Wheatland Water project
 Coal City Rural Sewer District project
 Alfordsville River crossing project
 Alfordsville East Fork Line project
 Bennington Levee project
 Linton Wastewater Treatment project
 Greene County/Ellis Water Tank project
 Knox County Farbest Equipment Purchase project
 Knox County Freelandville Wastewater Treatment project
 Lawrence County/White River Port Authority project
 Linton Park Plan project
 Vincennes Gimbel Building Clearance project
 Lawrence County Annex Clearance project
 Lawrence County Courthouse project
 Owen County Health project
 Sandborn Clearance Demolition project
 Owen County Economic Development project
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Overview of the District and the Environment
The following provides an overview of the climate, topography, soils, hydrology, geology, flood plains, air
quality and water resources found in Daviess, Greene, Knox, Lawrence and Martin Counties. Also
provided is specific data on existing systems that serve to protect the environment, endangered species
of plants and animals, historic districts, solid waste disposal, hazardous waste sites, and wastewater
treatment facilities.
Location:
The District, composed of Daviess, Green, Knox, Lawrence, and Martin Counties, is located in
Southwestern Indiana. There are a total of twenty-nine (29) incorporated areas: seven (7) in Daviess,
seven (7) in Green, nine (9) in Knox, three (3) in Lawrence, and three (3) in Martin. Of the twenty-nine
incorporated areas, only three have populations in excess of 10,000. These include: Bedford (pop.
13768), Vincennes (pop. 18701), and Washington (pop. 11380). Urbanized land use areas accounts for
35,753 acres or less than .03% of the total landmass of 1,455,232 acres.
Daviess County
County Seat: Washington (pop. 11,637)
Cities & Towns: Alfordsville, Cannelburg, Elnora, Montgomery, Odon, Plainville, Washington
Population Changes:
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1980
1990
2000
2010
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Greene County
County Seat: Bloomfield (pop. 2,462)
Cities & Towns: Bloomfield, Jasonville, Linton, Lyons, Newberry, Switz City, Worthington
Population Changes:
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1980
1990
2000
2010
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Knox County
County Seat: Vincennes (pop. 17,894)
Cities & Towns: Bicknell, Bruceville, Decker, Edwardsport, Monroe City, Oaktown, Sandborn, Vincennes,
Wheatland
Population Changes:
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2010
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Lawrence County
County Seat: Bedford (pop. 13,421)
Cities & Towns: Bedford, Mitchell, Oolitic
Population Changes:
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1980
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Martin County
County Seat: Shoals (pop. 783)
Cities & Towns: Crane, Loogootee, Shoals
Population Changes:
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1980
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Climate:
The District’s climate is moderate, with a mean annual temperature of 56 degrees. The mean July
temperature is 76.3 and the mean January temperature is 35.3 degrees. Daily minimum temperatures
between May and September average in the 50's and low 60's while daily maximum temperatures during
these months average in the 80's. The climate in the District is comparable to that of the remainder of
Southern Indiana with relatively hot summers and cool winters. The mean annual precipitation of 45.13
inches is evenly distributed throughout the year with monthly rainfall averages about four inches in the
spring and early summer and about 2.5 inches in late summer and fall. Snowfall averages a little over
14.86 inches per year. The growing season averages 176 days per year. Average annual rainfall in the
District is similar to that of the southeastern states. The fall season annually averages about 13 nearly
cloudless days, about 7 partly cloudy days and 11 cloudy days per month.
Topography:
Diverse topographic relief characterizes the five county area. U.S. Highway 231, which extends northsouth through the Greene and Martin Counties, serves as a line of demarcation for the physiographic
area. The portion of the District located to the west is comprised of the Wabash Lowland physiographic
region. This area is characterized by extensive river bottoms and gently rolling hills. The portion of the
District located east of U.S. Highway 231 is a part of the Crawford Upland, Norman Upland, and Mitchell
Plain physiographic regions. Steep hills and deep valleys characterize this portion of the District. The
following provides an overview of the topography of each of the five counties.
Daviess County: Daviess County is located almost entirely with the Wabash Lowland physiographic
region. Gently rolling hills and broad flat valleys characterize relief within the county. Daviess County
ranges in elevation from approximately 700 feet above sea level in the southwestern part of the county at
the confluence of the East and West Forks of the Whit River. The average elevation is approximately 520
feet.
Greene County: Greene County is located within two physiographic regions, the Wabash Lowlands, in
the western portion of the county, and the Crawford Upland, in the eastern portion of the county. The line
of demarcation for the two regions roughly follows the White River as it passes north-south through the
county.
The Wabash Lowland, in the western portion of the county, is characterized by rolling uplands and broad
valleys. Elevation within the county averages 500 feet above sea level, with an average relief of 240 feet.
Exposed bedrock, steep hills, and deep valleys characterize the Crawford Upland, located in the eastern
portion of the county. The average elevation on the Crawford Upland portion of Greene County is 700
feet above sea level with a maximum relief of 440 feet. Hills in the area are approximately 100 to 200 feet
in height. The highest point in Greene County is located in the northeast corner of the county with an
elevation of 932 feet above sea level.
Knox County: Knox County is located in the Wabash Lowland physiographic region. Relief within the
county is characterized by gently rolling hills and broad flat valleys. Elevations range from approximately
390 feet above sea level to 612 feet above sea level. The confluence of the Wabash and White Rivers
marks the lowest part of the county with an elevation of slightly below 390 feet above sea level. The
majority of land within Knox County is between 400 and 500 feet above sea level.
Lawrence County: Lawrence County is located in the Crawford Upland, Mitchell Plain, and Norman
Upland physiographic regions. The most rugged topography and the greatest amount of relief are found
within the Crawford Upland and the Norman Upland. The Norman Upland is found in the northeastern
portion of the county and the Crawford Upland is located in the western portion of the county. These
areas of the county are characterized by narrow, steep-sided ridges and deeply entrenched streams.
The Mitchell Plain physiographic region is found in the southeastern and west-central portion of the
county. Constantly undulating land surfaces, sinkholes, underground streams and caves characterize the
Mitchell Plain. Elevations in the southwestern portion of the county range to 300 feet above sea level.
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Martin County: Martin County is located in the Crawford Upland physiographic region. Relief is
characterized by hills, sharp and round ridges, and v-shaped and u-shaped valleys. Elevation ranges
from approximately 860 feet above sea level in the northeastern portion of the county to approximately
420 feet above sea level in the southwestern portion of the county. Maximum local relief is approximately
300 feet.
Soils:
There are eight (8) different soil districts or soil associations for Daviess County; ten (10) for Greene
County; seven (7) for Knox; eight (8) for Lawrence, and seven (7) for Martin County. A soil association
is a pattern of soils that recur in a characteristic landscape. Minerals combine with climate, inherent
organic matter, topography, and time to produce the major soil forming factors found within the District.
The soil association for the District consists of two or three major soils and several minor ones. There
are two belts of major soil areas within the District, which run in a northwest-southeast direction. These
are Wakeland-Stendal-Haymond-Bartle and Haymond-Nolin-Petrolia. Shale, limestone, and sandstone
are the bedrock formations throughout the eastern portion of the District and they create a condition
referred to as a fragipan; a dense compact layer that occurs between 18 and 30 inches beneath the
surface and may extend downward for several feet.
Soils and soil conditions are a significant factor affecting land use planning and environmental impact.
The CEDS emphasized the importance of analysis of soils for urban uses taking such factors into account
as bearing ratio, level of bedrock, as well as problems of erosion and drainage. Nearly all of the soils in
the eastern portion of the District have median texture surface layers. Rainfall intensities and amounts
are evenly distributed throughout the District averaging approximately 43 inches, but because of the
fragipan characteristics found in the eastern portion of the District, rainfall intensities and amounts are
great enough to cause the destruction of bare soils on slopes of 3% or more in the east and not in the
western portion.
Soils within the District differ as to the area in which the soils are located and the processes, which
occurred in their development. Time, climate, and topography were the major influences on soil
formation.
Hydrology:
Daviess County: Daviess County is drained by the east and west forks of the White River and by small
streams throughout the county. Prairie Creek, the largest stream, drains the north-central and central
parts. Smothers Creek and First Creek drain the northern part, and Veale Creek, Aikman Creek, and
Sugar Creek drain the southern part. Little Boggs Creek, Shurm Creek, and How Creek drain the eastcentral part.
A watershed protection program has been completed on the Prairie Creek Watershed. Works of
improvement include 12 floodwater-retaining structures, 49 miles of channel improvement, and 15 miles
of levies, along with land treatment measures such as terraces, waterways, crop rotation, tree planting,
and wildlife habitat management. This project has substantially reduced flooding on about 5,000 acres of
the flood plain and has provided for one multi-purpose structure for recreation and flood control near
Montgomery.
In upland areas, sandstone rock is the principal source of ground water and is tapped extensively by
domestic livestock, and a few industrial wells. Well depths range from about 40 to 400 feet. The average
depth is generally less than 200 feet. Yields of water from these wells are generally less than 20 gallons
per minute, and numerous wells have been abandoned because of insufficient water. On bottom lands
and terraces along the White River, wells that yield several hundred gallons per minute can be developed
in underlying sand and gravel formation.
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Greene County: Greene County is mainly within the West Fork of White River Watershed which is the
part of the White River which flows into the Wabash River. There are areas in Greene County that do
not drain in White River. One area is located in the northwest corner of the county where drainage is
southwestward to the Busseron Creek in Sullivan County. The second area is the southeast corner of the
county. Drainage here is into Indian Creek, and hence, to East Fork White River.
The West Fork of the White River is broad curvilinear and the flow slow. The riverbanks are composed of
clay, sand, and gravel which was deposited during the glacial era. The river's bottomland, although rich
and valuable farmland, is subject to flooding. Shortly after entering Greene County, the West Fork of
White River is joined by its major tributary, the Eel River
Other major county streams that join White River in Greene County are those from the west, Latta's
Creek and Black Creek (the latter actually joins White River in Knox County to the south), and those from
the east, Plummer Creek, with its large tributary, Richland Creek and Doans and First Creeks.
The movement of water across Greene County varies with the topography and geologic materials it
passes through. Given the same amount of precipitation countywide, runoff in the eastern area of the
county is more rapid. Contributing factors are the rugged terrain, steep slope and absence of glacial
material. Typically, runoff quickly gathers in innumerable rivulets, which downward, join each other, and
gather volume and momentum.
The streams in the western portion are far less than in the east. This area was glaciated and covered as
deep as several hundred feet with glacial debris in its crusted form. The glacial action in depositing this
material was simultaneously decreasing the relief. Runoffs are much slower due to the limited gradient,
which in turn gives the soil more time to absorb the water. The sluggish nature of these western streams,
there limited number and the original marshy condition in southwestern Greene County have precipitated
the construction of several ditches.
Greene County's flooding problem is three-fold. First, the river valleys in the eastern portion of the
county, the area with steeply sloping rugged topography and limited soil depth to bedrock, are subject to
flooding as precipitation rushes into intermittent creek beds and from there to the river valleys. Western
Greene County also suffers from flooding due to the level nature of the land and its suitability for
agricultural development (if it is not being surface mined). The ditches and drains in the western part of
the county are unable to retain the runoff from intense rains. Sediment from previous floods has
decreased the depth of channels while debris has been allowed to accumulate. The third type of flooding
is associated with large rivers. In Greene County this involves the West Fork of White River. With such
rivers this situation is one where either waters from the north or heavy runoff upstream pass through the
county flooding districts that may not have received excessive amounts of precipitation at all.
Knox County: Knox County is a part of two drainage basin districts that cover a sizable part of the states
of Indiana and Illinois. There are the Wabash River Basin below Terre Haute and Lower White River
Basin. There are no significant impoundment’s of surface water in the County.
Knox County has sizable ground water reserves. The river valley districts can produce water through
wells at a rate of 500 gallons per minute. The other districts of the County are less productive. The total
storage capacity of materials beneath the County is not known. These deposits, acting as huge
reservoirs, can store many times the volume of water found in the surface lakes and streams. Because of
the abundance of surface water, flooding has been a threat in Knox County for many years. The major
problems are not found in the interior of the County because of the topographic elevation there which are
considerably higher than the river valleys. The problems have their source in the levels of the Wabash
and the White Rivers. If their levels are low, the surface water in the County can drain into them; if they
are high, the runoff cannot drain and the various creeks, streams, and ditches fill and flood.
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Lawrence County: Lawrence County is within the Wabash River Basin and within the Watershed of the
White River. The East Fork of the White River and its various major tributaries drains Lawrence County.
They are Salt, Leatherwood, DeWitt, and Gruthrie Creeks and many minor tributaries, including Sugar,
Mill, Fishing, Chapman, and Crooked Creeks. In the northeastern portion of the County, Salt Creek and
the Little Salt Creek and its related river branches dominate the topography. Leatherwood, the south fork
of Leatherwood, DeWitt, Crawford, and the south fork of Crawford and Guthrie and Back Creeks influence
the eastern portion. In the western portion of the County the primary water courses are the East Fork of
the White River and Indian Creek, both of which meander through the districts of Williams and Silverville.
There is a water impoundment district along the East Fork of the White River known as Williams Dam,
and many lakes and ponds to be found within Spring Mill State Park, and at Kenray Lake, Georgia
Quarry, and the Georgia Fire Tower Lake. In addition, there are a number of large springs within the
county, which result from the unique ground water drainage characteristics of the Karst topography of the
Mitchell Plain.
Much of the rainwater within Lawrence County runs off the land due to the topography and the limited
moisture holding capacity of its soil. High ground water levels are common in the bottomlands and in the
uplands where impervious rock and fragipan layers retain water infiltrating from the surface. Because of
the varied influence of the underlying rock formations and the wide range of soil types with their inherent
disadvantages relative to water retention, surface water runoff problems are not uniform throughout
Lawrence County. As a consequence of these varied conditions, many parts of the county have flooding
problems.
Martin County: Most of Martin County is within the White River drainage basin. The Patoka River drains
the extreme southwestern corner of the county. The northwest part of the county drains through First
Creek to the White River. The East Fork of the White River and its tributaries drains the remainder of
Martin County.
Several lakes and ponds are located throughout the county. Trinity Springs Lake and Lake Greenwood
are two major water impoundments. Lake Greenwood was developed as a multi-purpose lake for flood
control, recreation, and water supply. Boggs Creek Lake, although located in Daviess County, provides
flood control for Martin County.
Sources for ground water are the consolidated bedrocks from the Mississippian and Pennsylvanian ages
and the unconsolidated materials of the Illinoisan and Wisconsin stages.
Mississippian bedrocks occur in most of the east and in several districts in the central part of the county.
Lower Mississippian rocks yield little or no water. Middle Mississippian rocks are uncertain water
sources, and subterranean drainage is developed in limestone districts. Upper Mississippian rocks
contain spring horizons and generally yield small supplies to wells.
Pennsylvania bedrocks are found in the remainder of the county. They are generally considered poor
sources of water. Domestic supplies are obtained locally from factored coal beds and thickbedded
sandstones, particularly the Mansfield sandstone. Where the Pennsylvanian formations are deeply
buried, the water is usually highly mineralized.
Illinoisan drift covers a narrow strip along the western boundary of the county. Small supplies of water
are available in some districts from sandy layers above, or in contact with underlying bedrock.
Wisconsin outwash fills the valley of the east Fork of White River. This is an important source of
moderate to large water supplies. Large supplies are available locally where deposits are relatively thick
and permeable.
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Geology:
Daviess County: The underlying geologic formations found in Daviess County are from the
Pennsylvanian geologic age. The geologic formations belong to the Carbondale and Raccoon Creek
Groups that are composed of shale, sandstone, limestone, clay, and coal. Coal of the Springfield and
Buffaloville type is found at a thickness of from 250 to 500 feet in parts of the county.
The majority of the county was glaciated and Illinoisan drift is the surface material, except where erosion
has taken place. The Pleistocene Era glaciers left unconsolidated surface deposits containing lenses of
silt, sand, gravel, clay, and tile.
Greene County: Beds of consolidated rock or "bedrock" in the Greene County district generally slopes
downward, just west at an incline of 15 to 40 feet per mile. Each strata is overlain, generally to the west,
by a slightly younger strata. Each formation is made up of several rock types, shales, sandstone,
limestone, coal, etc., some of which have commercial value. The older rocks are of the Mississippian
Period and are exposed primarily in the northeastern third of the county. These strata include the Blue
River Group, which includes the St. Louis and St. Genevieve and Paoli Limestones. Also of Mississippian
age are the West Baden and Stephensport Groups, which include Beck Creek Limestone as a significant
member. It is the permeability of this limestone that was an essential element in the formation of Lost
Creek, the American Bottoms, and the caves present in the district.
The remainder of the exposed bedrock of the county is of the Pennsylvania Period. The central section of
the county is covered by the Mansfield formation, which is largely composed of sandstone and shale
members. All formations overlying the Mansfield formation are coal-bearing strata.
The Linton formation runs the length of the county from north to south passing just east of the City of
Linton from which it gets its name. The formation varies from one-half to one mile in width and generally
follows the section line between ranges 6 and 7 west. To the east meeting the Mansfield formation one
finds the Brazil formation covering the northern half of the district to the Mansfield rocks and also
following the White River southward down the center of the county. West of the Linton formation is the
rather extensive Petersburg formation, which is underlain, by the Dugger formation in three distinct
pockets coinciding with the three sections of the county's north-south dimension.
The surface geology of Greene County is found mainly in the west and is comprised of overburden laid
down by the Illinois Glacier. The Illinois Glacier extended eastward past present day White River to
parallel the present river's course at a distance of approximately one-mile.
The glacier blocked and deflected the drainage of Plummers, Clifty (now lost), Beech and Richland
Creeks in the unglaciated eastern portion of the county. Plummer and Beech Creeks retained their
preglcial routes, leaving a layer of silt and clay where they had been ponded (lacustrine deposits). Lost
Creek and a main tributary were similarly ponded but due to subterranean drainage, this is an districts of
glacial outwash materials (differing from ponded steams) in a portion of the county and state otherwise
not covered by drift and is known by geologists as the American Bottoms. Richland Creek formerly
flowing into the White River on a course west and slightly north was ponded to the east of Greene County
and deflected into its current course with Beech Creek.
Other lacustrine (lake) deposits were formed when materials from the Wisconsin Glacier washed down
the current course of the White River, spreading these materials and stopping up other streams flowing
into it. These deposits include sand as well as silt and clay. Examples of original lacustrine deposits are
the three marshes in the southwestern part of the county.
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Knox County: The Illinoisan ice sheet, followed by the deposition of wind-blown silts of the postSangamon period and subsequent erosion covered Knox County. The thickness of soil material, silt and
glacial drift overlying the rock ranges from 10 to 50 feet. The unleashed part of the glacial material
consisting of clay with some sand and gravel derived from igneous rocks contains from 10 to 20 percent
of limestone fragments. The covering of wind-blown sand and silt ranges from 5 to 40 feet in thickness,
the thicker deposits being along the western side of the county. The sand-hill and red clay sections have
limely sands and silts from 3 to 8 feet beneath the surface.
Lawrence County: The majority of land district in Lawrence County is underlain with limestone.
Sandstones and shales form the bedrock in some parts of the County. The county south of the East Fork
of the White River and east of Bryantsville and Mitchell is entirely underlain by limestone. Limestone
"sinks", which range from mere sage a few yards in diameter to depressions from 50 to 100 feet deep and
a quarter of a mile wide are characteristic of this district.
Sandstone and shale are found in the northern portion of the county. Limestone, sandstone, and shale
outcropping are evident in this district.
Martin County: Surface and near surface geologic ages represented in the county are, from the oldest to
the youngest; Mississippian, Pennsylvanian and Quaternary. Bedrock in two small districts in the east
along the East Fork of White River and Indian Creek consists of rocks of the Meramecian series of the
Mississippian age. In most of the east, however, and in several districts in the central part of the county,
bedrock is made up of the Lower or middle Chester groups of the Mississippian age. In the remainder of
the county, the bedrock belongs to the Pottsville series of the Pennsylvanian age.
Limestone outcrops in the eastern part of the county, while exposures of sandstone occur in the central
part. Sandstones form steep bluffs in some districts, and sandstone in the vicinity of Shoals in massive.
The "Coal Measures" rocks in the west are more or less non-resistant to weathering agencies.
The only part of the county that was glaciated was a narrow strip along the western boundary. Illinoisan
Drift is the surface material here, except where it has been eroded. It is mostly till, but includes small
districts of sand and gravel. The drift is thin in most places and the border is often indistinct. There are
apparently no moraines. Upper Pleistocene undifferentiated materials occur in three parts of the county.
Valley train and outwash plain sediments fill the valley of the East Fork of White River. Lake sediments
are found in the rather small district in the south and another in the west. These are made up of silt, clay,
marl, peat, and muck.
Flood Plains:
Extensive districts along most of the rivers and streams in the District are subject to flooding. These
conditions function to constrain development. The following is a list of communities and counties, which
are identified as having flood prone districts by the national Flood Insurance Program.
Daviess County Unincorporated:
Elnora, Plainville, Washington
Greene County Unincorporated:
Linton, Newberry, Worthington
Knox County Unincorporated:
Decker, Edwardsport, Vincennes
Lawrence County Unincorporated:
Bedford, Mitchell
Martin County Unincorporated:
Loogootee, Shoals
Air Quality:
The entire district is in compliance with existing federal and state air quality standards. There are no
anticipated problems with future industrial growth.
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Water Resources:
The water resources of the District constitute both a liability and an asset. In selected sections of the
District, periodic flooding is a concern, while in other portions, residential and commercial water
consumers experience difficulty in obtaining an adequate supply. Clean lakes and ponds in the District
provide water based recreation opportunities for both residents and tourists. An adequate supply of water
for human consumption, agriculture, and industrial use, and recreation is required if the District is to
advance.
Subsurface water supplies are most accessible in the western half of the District. In the eastern part, rock
formation increase the expense of drilling wells particularly for private residences, rural water systems are
required to eliminate this expend and stimulate residential growth.
The major waterways flowing through the District are:
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East Fork River at Shoals
West Fork River at Newberry
White River at Petersburg
Wabash River at Vincennes
Salt Creek near Peerless
Indian Creek near Trinity Springs
Prairie Creek near Bloomfield
Richland Creek near Bloomfield
Maria Creek near Emison
East Fork of the White River near Bedford
Major Lakes in the District are:
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Beechwood Lake
Lake Lenape
Moses Lake
Singer Ditch Lake
White Oak Lake
Dogwood Lake
Montgomery Lake
Prairie Creek Structures (No. A-2-3, A-4-1, B-2-1, B-4-7)
Boggs Creek Lake
Greenwood Lake
Lake Greenwood
Seed Tick Lake
West Boggs Creek Lake
Ken-Ray Lake
Spring Mill Park Lake
Identification of Specific Environmental Assets of Major Importance
Each county in the District possesses a diverse array of environmental assets, which need to be
protected. Those assets afforded such importance are listed below and include major waterways and
impoundments, state and national forests, parks, recreational districts, scenic and historic sites, wildlife
reserve, state and national memorials, and other important environmental assets.
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Waterways and Impoundments:
Daviess:
Greene:
Knox:
Lawrence:
Martin:
Timberland Lake, Wonders Lake, Wabash Erie Canal, West Boggs Creek Watershed
Lake, White River-East & West Fork
Busseron Watershed, Lattas Creek Watershed, Black Creek Watershed, White River
(West Fork), Eel River, White River Watershed
Cypress Pond, Wabash River
White River (East Fork), Salt Creek, Williams Dam, Guthrie Creek Watershed, Little Salt
Creek Watershed, DeWitt Creek Watershed, Ken-Ray Lake, Georgia Quarry, Georgia
Fire Tower Lake
Hindostan Falls, Greenwood Lake
State and National Forests:
Daviess:
Greene:
Knox:
Lawrence:
Martin:
None
Greene-Sullivan State Forest
None
Hoosier National Forest
Martin State Forest
State and National Parks:
Daviess:
Greene:
Knox:
Lawrence:
Martin:
West Boggs Lake & Park
Shakamak State Park
None
Spring Mill State Park
West Boggs Park
Recreational Districts, Wildlife Reserves and Other:
Daviess:
Greene:
Knox:
Lawrence:
Martin:
Glendale State Fish and Game District
Richland Creek Recreation District, Hillenbrand Fish and Wildlife Area, Goose Pond FWA
None
Devil’s Backbone Ridge, Bluespring Caverns
Shoals Overlook
Scenic and Historic Sites, State and National Memorials:
Daviess:
Greene:
Knox:
Lawrence:
Martin:
Glendale Ridge Archaeological Site, Robert C. Graham House, Prairie Creek
Archaeological Site
Osborn Site
Ebner-Free House, Fort Knox II Site, Pyramid Mound Archaeological Site, George
Rogers Clark National Historic Park, William Henry Harrison Home, Kixmiller’s Store, Old
State Bank, Territorial Capitol of Former Indiana Territory, Vincennes Historic District
Bono Archaeological Site, Mitchell Opera House, C.S. Norton Mansion, Williams Bridge
Brooks Mansion
Nature Preserves and Natural Districts
Daviess:
Greene:
Knox:
Lawrence:
Martin:
None
None
None
Donaldson’s Cave Nature Preserve and Donaldson Woods Nature Preserve
Tank Spring Nature Preserve
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Environmental Issues
Each county in the District possesses a diverse array of environmental assets, which need to be
protected. Those assets afforded such importance are listed below and include major waterways and
impoundments, state and national forests, parks, recreational districts, scenic and historic sites, wildlife
reserve and state and national memorials.
Existing Environmental Protection Systems
The environmental protection systems are generally in the classifications of regulatory laws and
ordinances. The following discusses the district’s systems.
Laws and Ordinances
Local zoning and subdivision control ordinances are found in some areas of the District. The complexity
of the various ordinances varies from locality to locality. The following districts have zoning ordinances:
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City of Vincennes (Knox County)
Knox County (includes incorporated districts of Bicknell, Bruceville, Decker, Edwardsport,
Monroe City, Oaktown, Sandborn, & Wheatland)
City of Washington (Daviess County)
City of Bedford
City of Mitchell
Flood Plain Ordinances have been adopted in the following districts:
- Elnora (Daviess County)
- Plainville (Daviess County)
- Washington (Daviess County)
- Worthington (Greene County)
- Edwardsport (Knox County)
- Decker (Knox County)
- Vincennes (Knox County)
- Knox County Unincorporated Districts
- Bedford (Lawrence County)
- Mitchell (Lawrence County)
- Loogootee (Martin County)
- Shoals (Martin County
The State of Indiana is responsible for regulations, which effect a variety of environmental concerns.
They include the following districts:
- Solid Waste Management
- Surface Mining
- Water Pollution
- Air Pollution
- Hazardous Waste Management
Protection systems include solid waste plans, water distribution systems and wastewater treatment
systems. Districts without public water systems include Plainville and rural districts scattered throughout
the five counties. Districts not served by wastewater treatment facilities include Alfordsville, Cannelburg,
Newberry, Edwardsport, Bruceville, Decker, Monroe City, Oaktown, and Sandborn.
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INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Industrial and business development continues to be the primary focus of SIDC in the five county area.
This is reflected in the agency’s efforts to assist with business retention and new business development
throughout the area. The Commission works closely with local governments, the local economic
development organizations, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, the Indiana Economic
Development Corporation, the Economic Development Representative with the Economic Development
Administration, representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development and other
agencies and organizations.
One area, which SIDC works directly with industry, communities, and development groups, is in the
provision of infrastructure for expanding existing and new industry and businesses. The involvement of
SIDC is on an as requested basis throughout the five county area.
SIDC does not typically advise individual companies in growth strategies but over the past 1.5 years
SIDC has worked with Knox County in advising and receiving funds to grow a company by approximately
500 employees. The company is under construction and anticipates hiring the employees by the end of
2013.
SIDC has partnered with the Purdue Center for Regional Development and hosted Community Economic
Adjustment Programs (CEAP) in our region to help counties that have been negatively affected by the
automotive industry and SIDC will continue to host the CEAP discussions until we have significantly
reached conclusions on workforce development, education, globalization of communities,
entrepreneurship and regionalism.
BROWNFIELDS
SIDC continues to work and expand efforts in the area of brownfields. The agency maintains an
inventory of brownfields and provides assistance with remediation efforts for the brownfield sites. SIDC
has taken an ongoing role in educating local elected officials, local economic development organizations
and businesses and industries regarding brownfield issues and methods of dealing with the problems.
SIDC has joined a coalition of EDA regional planning districts, Indiana Department of Environmental
Management and Indiana Finance Authority to apply for Federal Environmental Protection Agency to
apply for funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a program for Phase I
and Phase II assessments. The funding, if awarded, will allow SIDC to provide a funding source for local
governments to determine the level of contamination at brownfield sites.
SIDC has also been assisting in the management of Brownfield assessment and remediation site specific
projects throughout the area. Specifically SIDC has provided assistance to hazardous substance projects
in Greene County and Knox County and to addressing petroleum remediation projects throughout the
entire area.
In 2011 SIDC approached Lawrence County, Indiana, government with an approach to clean up blighted
areas within the county. The initial blight location is an abandoned elementary school in the small
unincorporated community of Huron. Meetings were held with a local volunteer fire department for the
purpose of establishing a future plan for the site should the county be able to acquire the property and be
willing to pursue the clean up. This plan would allow for a potential new fire station/community center on
the cleared site. The structure is heavily deteriorated and is known to contain asbestos and lead based
paint. Additionally the site was home to a previous school structure that burned in the late 1950s,
strongly suggesting additional asbestos and lead based paint residual contamination in the soil. History
of the sight also details a fuel oil spill from an underground tank that occurred in the early 1980s, prior to
the school’s closing. SIDC has consulted with the county government about the project and is in the
process of pursuing two options toward the clean-up effort. The first option is to pursue an Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields grant, to cover phase 1 & 2 assessments and clearance. The
second option is to pursue a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for clearance. Discussions
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and consultations for moving forward with this project are ongoing but appear promising, with
considerable interest by all parties.
SIDC is also working with the Lawrence County Commissioners to remove a Annex facility that has large
amounts of mold and asbestos. Once the facility is removed the site will allow for additional development
in the Downtown of Bedford.
CRANE NAVAL WEAPONS SURFACE WARFARE CENTER
The Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center is the largest employer in the SIDC five county service area.
Crane is the second largest employer in Southern Indiana and the twelfth largest employer in Indiana.
The current employment of Crane is over 4,000. In addition there are 1,400 employees of Crane
contractors that have offices in the SIDC service area.
SIDC has continued to work with the regional affiliations in Southern Indiana to assure that opportunities
are capitalized on around the NSA Crane as well work to safeguard the region from the loss of the facility
due to Base Realignment and Closure proceedings.
SIDC has worked to facilitate the formation of the WestGate@Crane Authority. SIDC currently serves as
the administrative specialist, financial specialist and Interim Executive Director for the WestGate@Crane
Authority.
WESTGATE@CRANE
In addition to the efforts with SIBA, SIDC is working with Daviess County, Greene County, Martin County
and the State of Indiana regarding the development of the WestGate@Crane. The WestGate is a tricounty technology park just outside of the west gate to the Crane NSA facility. The project has result in
the creation of three certified technology parks. (Certification refers to a state process which will allow for
access to state funds for development and for use of taxes generated by development for development
and improvements to the tech parks.)
The park became functional after SIDC completed cleanup activities in Martin County which resulted in
available land for development and a functional sewer system. From there SIDC also worked with the
Indiana Economic Development Corporation to provide assistance to a new bank locating adjacent to the
development. SIDC secure one million dollars in funding from the Indiana Economic Development
Corporation to help lower the cost of constructing facilities at the Park. SIDC has also been instrumental
in helping the Authority forecast for infrastructure improvements that have allowed the park to grow to
1400 employees working in the park over a given week and 300 new jobs that have been created. Also
as space is created in the park NSA Crane has moved resources off the base. As jobs move off the Base
additional jobs are being created on the Base.
Some key facts about the park follow;
 No other non-university related Certified Technology Park has created more jobs or attracted
more public/private investment.
 More than 75 million in public and private investments have been made.
 19 companies have located in the park with 8 being fortune 500 companies.
 Park has grown from 0 employees to 1400 employees in 5 years.
With a development that stretches across three county jurisdictions the SIDC has been used as the
mediator between the three counties. SIDC helped to formulate the WestGate @ Crane Authority which is
a three county organization that brings Daviess, Greene, and Martin Counties together to negotiate and
operate the park as a single unit of Government. This is the first organization of its kind in Indiana. SIDC
also continues to help receive grant funding for the park and also performs advisory, administrative and
technical assistance duties for the Authority.
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WESTGATE@CRANE ACADEMY
SIDC was also instrumental in the creation of the WestGate@Crane Academy, completed in September
2012. The Academy is a multi-use facility that can host conferences, training, meetings, and new
businesses in the incubator. SIDC was a co-applicant on the facility with the WestGate@Crane Authority
and utilized EDA flood recovery funds as well as Indiana Economic Development Corporation funds to
construct the facility. The facility is currently hosting major defense related training, working to fill up the
incubator space and bringing University involvement into the region. The facility also host STEM related
services for local educators to receive training and equipment to better prepare students for carriers in
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. SIDC continues to work with the facility management group
to best capitalize on the opportunities the Academy brings. It is estimated that $13M in additional payroll
will be generated because of the facility and the businesses that start because of the Academy’s
incubator.
BATTERY INNOVATION CENTER I6 CHALLENGE
Southern Indiana Development Commission was awarded an EDA i6 Challenge grant award with the
Battery Innovation Center. SIDC and the Battery Innovation Center Inc. will build off the unique
opportunity of the already established Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane which is a Center of
Excellence for Battery testing for the military and the Battery Innovation Center Inc. which is a not for
profit established to develop a battery research Center of Excellence for the commercial industry to create
an energy storage Proof of Concept Center. The BIC facility will incorporate leadership from world-class
universities, commercial enterprises, and government labs, to focus on the rapid development, testing
and commercialization of safe, reliable, and lightweight energy storage systems for commercial and
defense customers. The core institutional partners include: Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center, Purdue
University, Penn State, IUPUI, University of Notre Dame, Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis, and Ivy Tech Community College. In addition to these institutional partners, the BIC has
secured leading US based corporate partners with expertise in developing and commercializing advanced
energy storage and control technologies including: Delphi, Cummins, SAIC, and URS. This collaborative
team brings to the table technical depth, capabilities, and best-in-class technologies that are second to
none. Together, the BIC will establish an integrated capability for rapidly researching and optimizing a
given battery chemistry, substituting cheaper raw materials into the manufacturing process, iteratively
improving the manufacturing process, developing and proofing new and emerging technologies, and
transferring marketable technology to commercial partners.
SIDC in conjunction with the BIC was awarded $1M in funding from the I6 Challenge. The funding will be
utilized in staffing and perfecting the BIC model for duplication in other regions and technology sectors. If
successful the proposed project anticipates creating 29 jobs initially, 5-10 usable commercial patents per
year, and 50 spin off jobs from related technologies.
HOMELAND SECURITY
The State of Indiana through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) was awarded a grant
for the development of Multi-Hazard Mitigation plans through the Federal Emergency Management
Agency’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive grant program. IDHS’s grant provides funding for SIDC and
other regional planning commissions to develop plans for their member counties. SIDC has currently
completed plans for Greene, Knox, Lawrence, and Martin Counties. The plans have been approved by
FEMA and have been adopted by the communities. SIDC assisted the Polis Center in completing the
Daviess County plan. It has been approved by FEMA and has been adopted by the communities.
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OTHER PROJECTS
The City of Mitchell is continuing in its efforts to develop a new industrial park on the north side of the
community. Through an EDA grant the necessary infrastructure has been installed and the park currently
has one tenant. SIDC continued to work with the City on this project to create opportunities for additional
development in the park.
SIDC has assisted Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT) Plans for the City of Bicknell. The plans
and revision allow the communities to utilize EDIT funds for capital development projects that impact
economic development in the communities.
SIDC continues to work with the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (formerly the
Daviess County Growth Council), the Greene County Economic Development Corporation, the Knox
County Development Corporation, White River Development (Lawrence County) and Martin County
Economic Development Consultant, Martin County Chamber of Commerce and Owen County Economic
Development Corporation in their economic and industrial development initiatives.
SIDC continues to work with the Redevelopment Commissions of Daviess, Greene, Knox, Lawrence,
Martin and Owen County in their economic and industrial development initiatives.
SIDC continues to work with Lawrence County in pursuit of reestablishing a north/south rail line that will
aid the County in economic development. SIDC previously sought a Community Trade Adjustment
Assistance (TAA) funding. The project was good but had stiff competition. The grant was not awarded.
However, SIDC continues to seek opportunity for the county at finding the funding required for this
project, believing that there is strong economic basis for retaining the railhead between these two
communities.
In March of 2011 SIDC began working with the Utilities District of Western Indiana Rural Electric Member
Corporation (UDWI-REMC) at establishing a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) utilizing the opportunities
provided through a Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDL&G) of the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA). The initial project is to be used for construction of a new 100,000
gallon water tank and 6,000 feet of new 10” water pipe. The project sub-recipient is Eastern Heights
Utility, Inc., of Greene County, Indiana. The project is to add much needed water supply to the
community of Scotland and the adjacent WestGate Technology Park. SIDC pulled the required
partnerships of UDWI-REMC and Eastern Height Utilities together for the required documentations
necessary for grant submission, meeting all deadlines. Following grant submission a change of tank
location was made for which SIDC assisted the USDA with necessary documentations for an updated
environmental review. This review was completed and notice of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
and a “Notice to Proceed” were provided by the USDA in August 2012. The award from the USDA was
for $750,000.00 in loan and $300,000.00 in grant funds.
SIDC began working with the South Central Indiana – Rural Electric Member Corporation (SCI-REMC) in
July 2012 for establishing a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) utilizing the opportunities provided through a
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDL&G) of the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA). The initial project is to be used for the construction of a new wastewater line extension,
consisting of 1200 lineal feet of gravity sewer and 9300 lineal feet of duel force main, to the Owen County
Industrial Park. The project will provide new access to wastewater treatment for the industrial park
required at bringing new business and new jobs already contracted for the area. SIDC provided the
environmental review and grant submission services for assisting SCI-REMC through the process. The
review was completed and award notification was given in January 2013. The award from the USDA was
for $1,000,000.00 in loan and $300,000.00 in grant funds.
In 2009 Radius Indiana was developed in order create a regional economic marketing group for an 8
county area centered on the French Lick Resort and Casino. Radius Indiana includes 4 counties of the
SIDC area and SIDC works to advise and develop projects that affect the marketability of the 8 county
Radius Region.
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SIDC continues to work with the City of Bicknell, Knox County and the Town of Edwardsport in the
potential construction of an electric generation plant in the North Knox area. Issues involving wastewater
treatment from the plant continues to be a primary concern for the area. The issues have been resolved
and the $1.2 Billion dollar facility is under construction and will be completed in 2013. Also SIDC has
been working on issues of supplying safe routes for trucking vehicles for the cluster economies of coal
mining, coal transportation and coal gasification in the area.
In 2012 SIDC assisted the City of Loogootee seeking energy efficiency funding from the Indiana Office of
Energy Development. If awarded, the project will help cut the Cities utilities of their City Hall annex by
50%.
SIDC has worked with the newly formed Indiana Space Complex (ISC) project in Lawrence County. The
project will take greater advantage of its unique space exploration heritage. Lawrence County is home to
three of our nation’s heroic space explorers: Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Charles Walker, and Ken Bowersox.
The ISC is to be a world class air and space museum (to include the Indiana Space Hall of Fame),
Challenger Learning Center, IMAX or IMAX clone theater/auditorium, and space park. The project
planning began in November 2010. The Southern Indiana Development Commission (SIDC) has
provided important support for the project from its inception, assisting with the planning and promotion for
the direct purpose of encouraging economic, community, and education development throughout the
region. SIDC has sponsored the initial project introduction for county leaders in October 2010. SIDC has
also provided assistance with a recent strategic plan for the ISC. SIDC has been a committed supporter
of the ISC project, and it continues to provide highly valued assistance for seeing this project to success.
TRANSPORTATION
The development of the District's transportation system continues to be one of the most crucial elements
for the development of the five county area. Transportation system concerns include roadway, rail, and
air transportation. The Development Commission continues to work closely with the Indiana Department
of Transportation's (INDOT) District office and the State office through the Rural Planning program to
assist local communities with the various transportation concerns and needs. SIDC continues to work
with local groups who are involved in efforts to improve access and promote economic development
throughout the five counties.
SIDC is currently under contract with the INDOT and is performing traffic data collection in Martin County.
SIDC will collect data for Daviess, and Greene Counties in the following EDA grant rounds. SIDC has
also been asked to participate in State funding proceedings for projects in the Southwest region. SIDC is
asked to offer a regional perspective and SIDC continues to serve as the sponsoring agency for an
INDOT Section 5311 grant for a ten county regional transportation system. As of December 31, 2012, the
system served Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Martin, Perry, Pike, Spencer, Sullivan and Warrick
Counties. SIDC is also working to establish an expanded operations center for the transportation system
since it has currently outgrown the facilities it is in. A grant has been received from INDOT and SIDC is in
the process of constructing the new facility. The anticipated completion date for this project is April 1,
2013.
SIDC was sought out by the Indiana Department of Transportation over the previous EDA grant time
period to help communities formulate plans for the impact of I-69. I-69 is a federal highway through
Southern Indiana that is currently constructed from Evansville to the Town of Crane. SIDC has
incorporated the INDOT strategies into our own CEDS and works to create economic development,
tourism, housing, cultural, workforce and community development opportunities from those plans.
SIDC assists communities in our Region with INDOT’s Safe Routes to School Program. This program
provides funding for planning and construction of sidewalks that connect to schools within a community
with an emphasis on grades K – 8. The goal of the program is to provide safe walking paths to school to
provide alternative methods of arriving and departing school. In 2012 SIDC submitted a grant application
on behalf of the Town of Oolitic, in Lawrence County, to INDOT for this program. The proposed project
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will provide sidewalks along Hoosier Avenue leading to Dollens Elementary/Oolitic Middle School. To
date project awards have not been announced.
HOUSING
The need for safe, affordable housing continues to be identified as a significant need and development
issue in the five county area. Economic development professionals and industry continue to list housing
needs, whether for new units, multi-family units or rehabilitation of existing units, as a major concern in
consideration for locating or expanding facilities in the area. Because of the economic development
impact, SIDC continues to address housing needs. The following provides an overview of SIDC’s work
in housing during the report time period.
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Assisted the City of Bicknell with funding and administration for homeowner repair and
improvement grant.
Assisted the City of Jasonville with funding and administration for homeowner repair and
improvement grant.
Assisted the Town of Monroe City with funding and administration for homeowner repair and
improvement grant.
Assisted the Town of Elnora with funding and administration for homeowner repair and
improvement grant.
Assisted Martin County with funding and administration for homeowner repair and improvement
grant.
Assisted the Town of Oaktown with funding and administration for homeowner repair and
improvement grant.
Assisted the Town of Wheatland with funding and administration for homeowner repair and
improvement grant.
Assisted the Town of Sandborn with funding and administration for homeowner repair and
improvement grant.
Assisted the City of Washington with funding and administration for homeowner repair and
improvement grant.
Assisted the Town of Plainville with funding and administration for homeowner repair and
improvement grant.
Assisted the Town of Montgomery with funding and administration for homeowner repair and
improvement grant.
Assisted the Town of Oolitic with funding and administration for homeowner repair and
improvement grant.
Assisting the City of Loogootee with applying for IHCDA grant funds for an owner occupied
rehabilitation grant.
Assisting the City of Vincennes with applying for IHCDA grant funds for an owner occupied
Assisting the City of Bicknell with applying for IHCDA grant funds for an owner occupied
Assisting the Town of Odon with applying for IHCDA grant funds for an owner occupied
Assisting the Town of Cannelburg with applying for IHCDA grant funds for an owner occupied
Assisting Glenburn Home with applying for IHCDA and/or FHLBI grant funds for a rental
construction project.
Received USDA Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant Funds for Plainville,
Montgomery, Oolitic, Monroe City, and Loogootee. The funds will be used with IHCDA grant
funds.
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PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE
SIDC continues to provide professional assistance to area communities, counties, local economic
development organizations and private industry. This work allows the staff to stay in touch and identify
the needs of the Development Commission members.
The Southern Indiana Development Commission continues to participate as an affiliate of the Indiana
State Data Center. In this capacity SIDC acts as a depository and provides assistance with Census
materials. SIDC also acts as a depository of data from the Indiana Department of Workforce
Development. This data is utilized by local and state governmental units, developers, housing authorities,
chambers of commerce, local economic development organizations, industries and businesses in the
area, industrial prospects and interested citizens. These organizations often rely on the Commission for
basic data needs. While the use of the internet has increased the availability of Census data often there
are issues with having the data readily accessible in small communities and having local personnel who
can access the data.
SIDC also works with communities and local development organizations in identifying community needs,
prioritization and developing strategies to meet those needs. SIDC also provides information on various
programs that are available to meet identified needs and provides assistance with applications for federal,
state and local programs. Linkages to various public and private local, state and federal organizations
are also maintained by SIDC.
SIDC works as part of the Advisory Committee to the WestGate@Crane Technology Park. A three county
certified technology park in Indiana which has allowed the park to grow to 1400 employees working in the
park over a given week and 300 new high technology and high wage jobs over the past 5 years. As part
of the Advisory Committee SIDC ensures cooperation between the three counties and fosters a regional
vision for economic development.
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CHAPTER V. INDUSTRIAL PARK AND SITE INVENTORY
INDUSTRIAL PARKS
The availability of industrial parks and sites that are ready for occupancy is a major
factor in the location or expansion of business and industry in the District. Adequate
infrastructure is a prerequisite for the growth and development of these sites. The
following provides an overview of the industrial parks located within the District.
MULTICOUNTY
Name: WestGate @ Crane Technology Park
Location:
Size:
Available:
Electric Co.:
Gas Co.:
Water Co.:
Sewage:
Highway:
Restrictions:
North of Town of Crane outside the west gates crane naval base.
670 Acres
Developed:
70 Acres
600 acres
Duke
Electric Volt:
480
Vectren
Line Size:
2"
Eastern Heights
Line Size:
4-6"
Martin County
Line Size
6”
Highway 231 and I-69
None
DAVIESS COUNTY
Name: Look forward II (Privately owned but available for development)
Location:
Size:
Available:
Electric Co.:
Gas Co.:
Water Co.:
Sewage:
Highway:
Restrictions:
County Road 15 West/Sunnyside Road
68.5 Acres
Developed:
68.5 Acres
Available Developed:
Washington Municipal Util.
Electric Volt:
Vectren
Line Size:
Washington City Util.
Line Size:
City of Washington
Line Size:
4 lane Highway 50 and I-69
None
0 Acres
0 Acres
7200 (V)
6" & 10"
4"
6"
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Name: 36 Club Industrial Park (Mostly developed & currently unadvertised - expansion possible)
Location:
Size:
Available:
Electric Co.:
Gas Co.:
Water Co.:
Sewage:
Highway:
Restrictions:
U.S. 50 East of Washington-located at City Limits
55 Acres
Developed:
9 Acres
Washington Power & Light
Electric Volt:
Vectren
Line Size:
Washington Municipal Util.
Line Size:
City of Washington
Line Size:
Old Hwy 50 East
None
46 Acres
0 Acres
7200 (kV)
4"
10"
8"
Name: Dr. Demotte Industrial Site (Development currently underway)
Location:
Size:
Available:
Electric Co.:
Gas Co.:
Water Co.:
Sewage:
Highway:
Restrictions:
West of Odon on Hwy 58
17 Acres
0 Acres
Duke
Midwest Natural Gas
Odon
Odon
Highway 58
None
Developed:
Electric Volt
Line Size:
Line Size:
Line Size:
17 Acres
0 Acres
7200 (kV)
4"
6"
6"
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Name: Walker Site
Location:
Size:
Available:
Electric Co.:
Gas Co.:
Water Co.:
Sewage:
Highway:
Restrictions:
2/10 Mile East of Montgomery on Hwy. 50
80 Acres
Developed:
80 Acres
Daviess-Martin REMC
Electric Volt
Vectren
Line Size:
Montgomery Water
Line Size:
Montgomery Sewer
Line Size:
U.S. 50 and I-69
None
0 Acres
0 Acres
7.8 (kV)
10"
10"
10"
Name: Bouchie Site
Location:
Size:
Available:
Electric Co.:
Gas Co.:
Water Co.:
Sewage:
Highway:
Restrictions:
South of Washington on County Rd 1840 S & 300 w
104 Acres
Developed:
104 Acres
Daviess-Martin REMC
Electric Volt:
Vectren
Line Size:
Washington Mun. Utilities
Line Size:
Line Size:
U.S. 50 Bypass and I-69
None
0 Acres
0 Acres
Source: Daviess County Economic Development Corporation.
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GREENE COUNTY
Name: Linton Industrial Park
Location:
Size:
Available:
Electric Co.:
Gas Co.:
Water Co.:
Sewage:
Highway:
Restrictions:
12 St. S.E.
36 Acres
36 Acres
Linton Utilities
Linton Utilities
Linton Utilities
Linton Utilities
Highway 54
None
Developed:
Electric Volt:
Line Size:
Line Size:
Line Size:
0 Acres
0 Acres
34.5 KVA
8"
8”
8"
Source: Greene County Economic Development Corporation.
Name: NorthGate Business Park (Privately Owned)
Location:
Southern Part of Bloomfield on Highway 59
Size:
30 Acres
Developed:
Available:
28 Acres
Electric Co.:
REMC/Duke
Electric Volt:
Gas Co.:
N/A
Line Size:
Water Co.:
Eastern heights
Line Size:
Sewage:
Bloomfield Utilities
Line Size:
Highway:
Highway 59
Restrictions:
None
Rail Service: Available
2 Acres
28 Acres
240
4”
12"
Source: NorthGate Business Park.
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KNOX COUNTY
Name: Bicknell Industrial Park
Location:
Size:
Available:
Electric Co.:
Gas Co.:
Water Co.:
Sewage:
Highway:
Restrictions:
Bicknell
32 Acres
20 Acres
Duke
Vectren
City of Bicknell
City of Bicknell
St. Road 67
None
Developed:
Electric Volt:
Line Size:
Line Size:
Line Size:
10 Acres
20 Acres
12 KV
4"
12"
6"
Name: U.S. 41 Industrial Park
Location:
Size:
Available:
Electric Co.:
Gas Co.:
Water Co.:
Sewage:
Highway:
Restrictions:
1 mile off of U.S. 41 South of Vincennes
220 Acres
Developed:
153 Acres
WIN Energy
Electric Volt:
Vectren
Line Size:
4" High
City of Vincennes
Line Size:
City of Vincennes
Line Size:
U.S. 41 Express
None
220 Acres
0 Acres
NA
Pressure
12"
12"
Name: Essex Site
Location:
Size:
Available:
Electric Co.:
Gas Co.:
Water Co.:
Sewage:
Highway:
Rail Service:
Restrictions:
1229 East Essex Rd, Vincennes
47 Acres
Developed:
47 Acres
WIN REMC
Electric Volt:
Vectren
Line Size:
City of Vincennes
Line Size:
Private System
Line Size:
U.S. 41
Available
None
253,750 sq.ft
253,750 sq.ft
69 k V - 12
NA
12”
NA
Source: Knox County Development Corporation.
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LAWRENCE COUNTY
Name: Mitchell Industrial Park
Location:
Size:
Available:
Electric Co.:
Gas Co.:
Water Co.:
Sewage:
Highway:
Restrictions:
Mitchell East
98 Acres
88 Acres
Duke
Vectren
City of Mitchell
City of Mitchell
Highway 37 and 60
None
Developed:
Electric Volt:
Line Size:
Line Size:
Line Size:
10 Acres
69 KV
8"
14"
8"
Source: Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce.
Name: East Gate Business and Technology Center (Privately Owned)
Location:
Size:
Available:
Electric Co.:
Gas Co.:
Water Co.:
Sewage:
Highway:
Restrictions:
Bedford
72 Acres
Developed:
35 Acres
Duke
Electric Volt:
Vectren
Line Size:
City of Bedford
Line Size:
City of Bedford
Line Size:
Highway 50 close access to Highway 37
None
335,000 sq.ft
480 - 3 phase
8"
12"
10"
Source: East Gate Business and Technology Center
MARTIN COUNTY
Name: Loogootee Industrial Park
Location:
Size:
Available:
Electric Co.:
Gas Co.:
Water Co.:
Sewage:
Highway:
Restrictions:
1/10 mile from Highway 50, N.E. Loogootee
38 Acres
Developed:
5 acres
Duke
Electric Volt:
Vectren
Line Size:
Loogootee Municipal
Line Size:
NA
Highway 50 N.E. Loogootee
None
33 Acres
480
2"
6"
Source: Martin County Chamber of Commerce.
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CHAPTER V EVALUATION
The Southern Indiana Development Commission’s 2013 CEDS will be evaluated using the following
performance measures:
1. Involve a broad range of economic development professionals and local elected officials and
leaders in the CEDS process and in the solicitation of projects.
2. Adjust and refine the project rating criteria whenever appropriated to insure the prioritizing of
projects that will most effectively meet the goals of the CEDS.
3. Monitor the progress in terms of success and failure for projects identified in the CEDS
process that were funded by EDA in terms of attaining stated employment and investment
goals.
At this time, the following evaluation has been undertaken:
1. Efforts were successfully undertaken to involve a wide range of economic development
professionals, local elected officials and leaders in the CEDS process. A listing of persons
participating on the CEDS is included in the Appendix.
2. The 2012 project rating criteria was adjusted for the 2013 CEDS in order to reflect the current
economy and its impact on development and projects.
3. SIDC continues to monitor the progress of CEDS projects that were funding by EDA. This is
submitted to EDA in the GPRA reports.
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APPENDIX I
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2013 STRATEGY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Name, Address,& Phone Number
Representing
Samantha Bobbitt
1 Train Depot; Washington, IN
47501
812-254-5262
Community Leader
Private Sector
Jamie Medlock
th
1116 16 Street, Bedford, IN 47421
812-275-4493
Community Leader
Private Sector
Betty Stout
P.O. Box 143; Bruceville, IN 47516
812-324-2448
Public Official
Private Sector
Delvin Nikirk
P.O. Box 7; Oolitic, IN 47451
812-275-6813
Economic Interest
Sex
Daviess Co. Chamber
of Commerce
Entrepreneurship
Racial Composition
& National Origin
Male
Caucasian/USA
Male
Caucasian/USA
Financial Sector
Bruceville Town Council
Female
Caucasian/USA
Public Official
Private Sector
Private Business
Oolitic Town Council
Male
Caucasian/USA
Jolene McAtee
Rt. 4; Loogootee, IN 47553
295-2722
Workforce
Development
Private Sector
Private Business
Representative/WorkForce Development
Rep.
Female
Caucasian/USA
Cam Trampke
Rt. 3, Bloomfield, IN 47424
812-863-7502
Workforce
Development
Labor Force
Entrepreneurship
Female
Caucasian/USA
Ken Frye
Rt. 4, Loogootee, IN 47553
295-4560
Private Individual
Private Sector
Financial Sector
Male
Caucasian/USA
Eric Harrah
P.O. Box 411, Bloomfield, IN 47424
812-384-4441
Private Sector
CEO of Highlift Jack
Co.
Male
Caucasian/USA
Brian Harmon
Rt. 2, Montgomery, IN 47558
812-486-4247
Higher Learning
Barr-Reeve School
Superintendent
Male
Caucasian/USA
Bertha Proctor
th
525 N. 4 , Vincennes, IN 47591
812-882-7927
Minority or Labor
Groups
Community Action
Agency
Female
Minority/USA
Bedford Area Chamber
of Commerce
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2013 SIDC BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Name, Address,& Phone
Number
Samantha Bobbitt
PO Box 430
Washington, IN 47501
Michael Sprinkle
PO Box 161
Plainville, IN 47568
812-687-7557
Barry Tedrow
11902 e 650 S
Loogootee, IN 47553
812-644-7567
Dale Delong
PO Box 412
Elnora, IN 47529
812-333-1488
Susan Carpenter
PO Box 47
Elnora, IN 47529
812-692-5415
Mike Healy
P.O. Box 146
Montgomery, IN 47558
812-486-3139
Thomas Noble, Jr.
304 S Spring Street
Odon, IN 47562
Richard Heshelman
Box 204
Plainville, IN 47568
812-687-7636
Joe Wellman
200 Harned Ave.
Washington, IN 47501
Representing
Economic Interest
Sex
Date of
Appointment
Racial
Composition
& National
Origin
Daviess County
Commissioner
Executive Director of
Chamber of Commerce
Female
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Daviess County
Council
County Council
Agriculture
Male
1/1/03
Caucasian/USA
Alfordsville
Town Council/
Civilian Gov’t
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Cannelburg
Town Council/
Businessman
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Elnora
Town Council/
Civilian Gov’t
Female
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Montgomery
Town Council/Certified
Public Accountant
Male
1/1/04
Caucasian/USA
Odon
Town Council/ Retired
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Male
1/1/08
Caucasian/USA
Plainville
Town Council/Retired
Male
Washington
Mayor
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Ed Michaels
1 East Main St
Bloomfield, IN 47424
Greene County
Commissioners
County Commissioner/
Businessman
Male
1/1/13
Caucasian/USA
W Edward Cullison
RR#4 Box 481
Greene County
Council
County Council /
Finance
Male
1/1/09
Caucasian/USA
Racial
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Number
Douglas Frye
PO Box 411
Representing
Economic Interest
Sex
Date of
Appointment
Composition
& National
Origin
Bloomfield
Town Council/
Education
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Roy Terrell
233 South Lawton
Jasonville, IN 47438
812-665-3566
Jasonville
Mayor/Businessman
Male
1/1/08
Caucasian/USA
John Wilkes
86 South Main
Linton, IN 47441
812-847-7754
Linton
Mayor/Businessman
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Michelle Emmons
PO Box 267
Lyons, IN 47443
812-659-2521
Lyons
Lyons Town Council
Female
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Stacy Henry
PO Box 7
Newberry, IN 47449
812-875-2641
Newberry
Town Council
Female
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Carla Porter
PO Box 262
Switz City, IN 47465
812-875-2641
Switz City
Town Council/
Clerk Treasurer/Town
Gov’t
Female
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Brent Sparks
20 S Commercial
Worthington, IN 47471
812-875-2641
Worthington
Town Council/Civilian
Gov’t
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Knox County
Commissioners
Businessman
Male
1/1/10
Caucasian/USA
Nichole Like
10106 E. Boyd Like Rd
Monroe City, IN 47557
812-886-6184
Knox County
Council
County Council
Female
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Jon Flickinger
P.O. Box 127
Bicknell, IN 47512
812-735-3559
Bicknell
Mayor/Retired Civilian
Government
Male
1/1/10
Caucasian/USA
Tim Murphy
P.O. Box 247
Bruceville, IN 47516
812-324-2233
Bruceville
Town Council
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Kevin Meyer
5943 S Hart Street Road
812-887-4066
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Number
Representing
Economic Interest
Sex
Date of
Appointment
Racial
Composition
& National
Origin
Louis W. Schultz
P.O. Box 134
Decker, IN 47524
812-887-3219
Decker
Town Council/
Retired
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Jennifer Holscher
207 E Shipping St
Edwardsport, IN 47528
812-735-5498
Edwardsport
Town Council/
Businesswoman
Female
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Mike Leech
P.O. Box 133
812-743-2430
Monroe City
Town Council/
Businessman
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Bob Bolenbaugh
PO Box 150
Oaktown, IN 47561
812-745-3360
Dana Wright
PO Box 135
Sandborn, IN 47578
812-694-8949
Joe Yochum
201 Vigo St
Vincennes, IN 47591
812-882-7285
Justin Buss
206 N Nicholson St
Wheatland, IN 47597
812-882-7285
Oaktown
Town Council/
Retired
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Sandborn
Town Council
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Vincennes
Mayor
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Wheatland
Town Council
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Chris May,
316 Forrestview
Bedford, IN 47421
812-278-8936
Lawrence
County
Commissioners
Business
Male
1/1/01
Caucasian/USA
Bill Spreen
8953 Williams Rd
Williams, IN 47470
812-388-7354
Lawrence
County
Commissioners
Business
Male
1/1/93
David Flinn
788 Hidden Falls Camp Rd,
Bedford, IN 47421
812-275-4136
Lawrence
County
Commissioners
Business
Male
1/1/01
Gene McCracken
th
1116 16 St
Bedford, IN 47421
812-275-4493
Lawrence
County Council
County Council/
Econ Development
Male
1/1/12
Caucasian/USA
Caucasian/USA
Caucasian/USA
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Number
Representing
Patrick Robbins
405 Shandell Dr.
Bedford, IN 47421
812-277-0355
Economic Interest
Sex
Date of
Appointment
Bedford
CityCouncil/
Businessman
Male
1/1/04
Gary Pruett
th
407 South 6
Mitchell, IN 47446
812-849-5161
Mitchell
Mayor
Male
1/1/12
Delvin Nikirk
P.O. Box 7
Oolitic, IN 47451
812-275-6813
Oolitic
Town Council/
Retired
Male
1/1/97
Martin County
Commissioners
County Commissioner
Male
1/1/10
Randy Wininger
Rt. 1 Box 167
Shoals, IN 47581
812-247-3775
Martin County
Council
County
Council/Agriculture
Male
1/1/03
Gordon Brinegar
P.O. Box 112
Crane, IN 47522
812-854-7660
Crane
Male
1/1/08
Shoals
Male
1/1/08
Noel Harty
401 JFK Ave.
Loogootee, IN 47553
812-295-4770
Loogootee
Mayor
Male
1/1/12
Jolene McAtee
Rt. 4
Loogootee, IN 47553
295-2722
Martin County
Private Sector
Representative/WorkForce Development
Rep.
Female
Ken Frye
Rt. 4
Loogootee, IN 47553
295-4560
Martin County
Public Utility
Male
Vacant
Governor's
Appointment
Dan Gregory
Lumpkin Rd
Loogootee, IN 47553
812-695-5131
Dick Cresgy
Circle Drive
Shoals, IN 47581
812-247-3626
Racial
Composition
& National
Origin
Caucasian/USA
Caucasian/USA
Caucasian/USA
Caucasian/USA
Caucasian/USA
Caucasian/USA
Caucasian/USA
Caucasian/USA
Caucasian/USA
1/1/96
1/1/01
Caucasian/USA
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20011 SIDC EXECUTIVE BOARD
Name, Address,&
Phone Number
Mike Healy
PO Box 146
Montgomery, IN 47558
812-486-3139
Bill Spreen
8953 Williams Rd,
Williams, IN 47470
812-388-7354
Kevin Meyer
5943 S Hart Street
Road
Representing
Economic Interest
Sex
Date of
Appointment
Daviess County
Chairman
Male
Lawrence County
Vice-Chairman
Male
Knox County
Secretary
Male
2/10
Treasurer
Male
2/10
County
Representative
Male
2/12
W. Edward Cullison
RR#4 Box 481
Greene County
Randy Wininger
3201 St Rd 550
Loogootee, IN 47581
Martin County
02/08
Racial
Composition
& National
Origin
Caucasian/USA
02/09
Caucasian/USA
Caucasian/USA
Caucasian/USA
Caucasian/USA
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SIDC STAFF
POSITION
Executive Director
Program Manager
Development Specialist
Administrative Specialist
Housing Manager
Project Specialist
Program Specialist
Project Coordinator
Secretary
NAME
Greg Jones
Michelle Carrico
Matt Sward
Janice Taylor
Jenny Dearwester
Audrey Conlon
Rhonda Rumble
Rex Knight
Sherri Wagoner
YEARS OF
SERVICE
12 Years
18 Years
6 Years
28 Years
22 Years
14 Years
11 Years
3 years
9 Years
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MAP OF MEMBER COUNTIES
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POPULATION 1990 - 2000 - 2010
COUNTY
NAME
TOTAL
POPULATION
FOR 1990*
TOTAL
POPULATION
FOR 2000*
TOTAL
POPULATION
2010
27,533
30,410
39,884
42,836
29,820
33,157
39,256
45,922
31,654
33,165
38,440
46,134
1834
8
-816
212
6.15%
1.05%
-2.08%
0.46%
10,369
151,032
10,369
158,524
10,328
159,721
-41
1,197
-0.40%
0.76%
Daviess County
Greene County
Knox County
Lawrence
County
Martin County
TOTAL
POPULATION
CHANGE 2000
- 2010
% CHANGE
2000 - 2010
* Census Data
Stats Indiana
POPULATION PROJECTIONS 2010 - 2040
AREA
Year
DAVIESS
COUNTY
POP
%
CHANGE
GREENE
COUNTY
POP
%
CHANGE
KNOX COUNTY
POP
%
CHANGE
LAWRENCE
COUNTY
POP
%
CHANGE
MARTIN
COUNTY
POP
%
CHANGE
5 COUNTY
AREA
%
CHANG
E
POP
2010
30,076
0.86%
33,334
0.53%
39,399
0.36%
46,176
0.55%
10,381
0.12%
159,366
0.53%
2015
30,260
0.61%
33,278
-0.17%
39,140
-0.66%
45,908
-0.58%
10,321
-0.58%
158,907
-0.29%
2020
30,855
2.59%
33,364
0.09%
39,225
-0.44%
45,803
-0.81%
10,275
-1.02%
159,522
0.10%
2025
31,763
5.61%
33,525
0.57%
39,407
0.02%
45,734
-0.96%
10,278
-0.99%
160,707
0.84%
2030
32,864
9.27%
33,689
1.06%
39,521
0.31%
45,517
-1.43%
10,266
-1.12%
161,857
1.56%
2035
34,042
13.19%
33,677
1.03%
39,484
0.22%
45,118
-2.29%
10,219
-1.56%
162,450
1.94%
2040
35,202
17.04%
33,545
0.63%
39,383
-0.04%
44,604
-3.41%
10,153
-2.20%
162,887
2.21%
Stats Indiana
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Population of Communities in the Region
Daviess County
Alfordsville- 101
Canelburg- 135
Elnora- 640
Montgomery- 343
Odon- 1354
Plainville- 476
Washington- 11509
Greene County
Knox County
Bloomfield- 2405
Jasonville- 2222
Linton- 5413
Lyons- 742
Newberry-193
Switz City- 293
Worthington- 1463
Bicknell- 2915
Bruceville- 478
Decker- 249
Edwardsport- 303
Monroe City- 545
Oaktown- 608
Sandbarn- 415
Vincennes- 18423
Wheatland- 480
Total- 14,558
Lawrence County
Total- 24,416
Total- 12,731
Martin County
Bedford- 13,413
Mitchell- 4,350
Oolitic- 1,184
Crane- 184
Loogootee- 2,751
Shoals- 756
Total- 18,497
Total- 3,691
Stats Indiana- 2010
CHANGE IN LABOR FORCE
Employed only
AREA
DAVIESS
GREENE
KNOX
LAWRENCE
MARTIN
DISTRICT
INDIANA
2001
13,426
15,433
18,780
21,628
4,908
74,175
3,020,985
2011
# CHANGE
2001 -2011
% CHANGE
2001 -2011
762
-1,364
398
-2,323
304
-2178
-119,901
5.68%
-8.84%
2.12%
-10.74%
6.19%
-2.94%
-3.97%
14,188
14,069
19,178
19,305
5,212
71,997
2,901,084
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Regional Income Characteristics
County
Daviess
Greene
Knox
Lawrence
Martin
Region
Indiana
United States
Median Household
Income
$42,318
$41,504
$39,123
$41,305
$39,789
$40,012
$44,616
$52,029
In Poverty (all ages)
#
%
4,577
14.7
4,579
14.0
6,258
17.6
6,877
15.2
1,346
13.2
23,637
15.7
960,402
15.3
46,215,956
15.3
# In Poverty
(under 18)
2,139
1,590
1,807
2,418
460
8,414
340,700
15,749,129
Stats Indiana- 2010
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES
Area
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Daviess
3.10%
3.80%
5.90%
6.30%
6.00%
Greene
5.10%
6.10%
8.60%
9.10%
9.10%
Knox
4.00%
5.00%
7.50%
7.30%
6.70%
Lawrence
6.50%
8.20%
13.3%
12.0%
11.1%
Martin
3.90%
4.80%
7.40%
7.30%
7.40%
Indiana
4.60%
5.90%
10.4%
10.2%
9.00%
United States
4.50%
5.80%
9.30%
9.60%
9.00%
Stats Indiana and BLS
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PER CAPITA INCOME
AREA
PER
CAPITA
INCOME
1970
PER
CAPITA
INCOME
1980
PER
CAPITA
INCOME
1990
PER
CAPITA
INCOME
2000
PER
CAPITA
INCOME
2010
% OF
CHANGE
2000-2010
DAVIESS
$3,549
$7,614
$14,448
$21,327
$31,076
45.71%
GREENE
$3,088
$7,777
$14,632
$20,000
$30,610
53.05%
KNOX
$3,165
$8,461
$15,130
$23,461
$34,731
48.04%
LAWRENCE
$3,332
$8,339
$15,102
$22,538
$29,862
30.50%
MARTIN
$2,903
$6,766
$14,536
$21,978
$31,643
43.98%
INDIANA
$3,810
$9,449
$17,616
$27,010
$33,981
25.81%
% OF
INDIANA
2010 PER
CAPITA
INCOME
91.5%
90.1%
102.2%
87.9%
93.1%
BEA – Bureau of Economic Analysis
COMMUTING TRENDS
Workers
Number of people who live in
Daviess County and work.
19,284
Numbers of people who live AND
work in Daviess County.
16,769
Total number of people work in
Daviess County.
Stats Indiana-2010
18,584
Commuters
Daviess county but work outside
the county.
another county (or state) but work
in Daviess County.
2,515
1,815
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Workers
Greene County and work.
21,284
work in Greene County.
15,123
Greene County.
Stats Indiana-2010
16,776
Workers
Number of people who live in Knox
County and work.
23,703
work in Knox County.
21,529
Knox County.
Stats Indiana-2010
25,640
Workers
Martin County and work.
work in Martin County.
6,293
5,224
Commuters
Greene county but work outside
the county.
in Greene County.
Commuters
Number of people who live in Knox
county but work outside the
county.
in Knox County.
Commuters
Martin county but work outside the
county.
6,161
1,653
2,174
4,111
1,669
3,630
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in Martin County.
Martin County.
Stats Indiana-2010
Workers
Lawrence County and work.
8,854
Commuters
Lawrence county but work outside
the county.
29,761
work in Lawrence County.
23,433
Lawrence County.
Stats Indiana- 2010
25,897
in Lawrence County.
6,328
2,464
Educational Attainment in the Region (percentage)
County
High School,
No Diploma
High School
Graduate
Some College,
No Degree
16.5
14.6
12.9
16.1
17.3
15.5
12.6
39.9
43.4
37.2
46.3
42.3
41.8
37.2
15.5
18.5
18.7
15.6
15.0
16.7
19.7
Daviess
Greene
Knox
Lawrence
Martin
Region
Indiana
Associate or
Bachelor’s
Degree
12.0
13.3
18.9
11.1
12.5
13.6
18.0
Graduate or
Professional
Degree
4.4
4.0
6.9
4.3
4.3
4.8
7.2
Stats Indiana- ACS 2005-2010
EMPLOYMENT AND EARNINGS BY INDUSTRY
Employment and
earnings by industry
2010
Total by place of
work
Wage and salary
Farm proprietors
Employment
Pct. Dist. In
region
Earnings ($)
Pct. Dist. In
region
76,618
100.0%
$3,079,126
100.0%
Avg.
earnings per
job
$40,188
58,656
3,005
76.6%
3.9%
$2,129,586
$91,201
69.2%
3.0%
$36,306
$30,350
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Nonfarm
proprietors
Farm
Nonfarm
Private
Accommodation/food
serv.
Arts, Ent., recreation
construction
Health care, social
serv.
Information
Manufacturing
Professional, tech.
serv.
Retail trade
Trans., warehousing
Wholesale
Other private (not
above)
Government
14,957
19.5%
$218,008
7.1%
$14,576
3,860
72,758
56,388
4,275*
5.0%
95.0%
73.6%
5.6%*
$115,865
$2,963,261
$1,869,256
$62,494*
3.8%
96.2%
60.7%
2.0%*
$30,017
$40,728
$33,150
$14,618*
576*
5,085*
4,963*
0.8%*
6.6%*
6.5%*
$4,049*
$161,158*
$190,373*
0.1%*
5.2%*
6.2%*
$7,030*
$31,693*
$38,358*
597*
6,764
3,838
0.8%*
8.8%
5.0%
$20,495*
$321,523
$194,027
0.7%*
10.4%
6.3%
$34,330*
$47,534
$50,554
8,121
2,908
1,998
12,581*
10.6%
3.8%
2.6%
16.4%*
$194,267
$106,328
$90,932
$421,702*
6.3%
3.5%
3.0%
13.7%*
$23,922
$36,564
$45,512
$33,519*
16,370
21.4%
$1,094,005
35.5%
$66,830
Stats Indiana- 2010
County
Daviess
Martin
Greene
Water
Rural Water, Washington
City Water, Odon Town
Water, Montgomery Town
Water, Elnora Town
Water, Alfordsville Town
Water, Loogootee City
Water
Perry Rural water, City of
Loogootee Water, East
Fork Rural Water, Dubois
Rural Water, Town of
Shoals Water, Town of
Crane Water
Eastern Heights Utility,
Ellis Water Inc. City of
Jasonville, City of Lyons,
Town of Newberry, Town
of Switz City
Knox
K.C. Rural Water Services,
City/ Town water supply
Lawrence
Bedford City Utilities,
Mitchell Water works,
Oolitic water works, East,
North, and South
Lawrence Utilities.
Waste
Sanitary Sewer/Septic
provided by Elnora,
Montgomery, Odon,
Plainville, Washington
Sewer service provided by
the towns of Shoals,
Loogootee and Crane.
Sanitary Sewer/Septic
provided by the
cities/towns of
Bloomfield, Jasonville,
Linton, Lyons, Switz City,
and Worthington.
Sewer service provided by
the cities/towns of
Monroe City, Bicknell,
Edwardsport, Oaktown,
and Vincennes
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SIDC Clusters
2009
Cluster Name
Total All
Industries (see
Note 1)
Star Performers
Energy (Fossil and
Renewable)
Biomedical/Biotec
hnical (Life
Sciences)
Forest and Wood
Products
Agribusiness,
Food Processing
and Technology
Mature Clusters
Business and
Financial Services
Defense and
Security
Transportation
and Logistics
Mining
Emerging Clusters
Printing and
Publishing
Glass and
Ceramics
Education and
Knowledge
Creation
Transforming
Clusters
SIDC
Change in
Employme
nt 20012009
SIDC
Percent
Change in
Employme
nt 20012009
SIDC
Percent
Share of
Employ
ment
2009
SIDC
Cluster
Location
Quotients
2009
SIDC
Percent
Change in
LQs 2001 2009
53,584
-2,968
-5.2%
100.0%
1.0
4,481
1,155
34.7%
8.4%
7,429
960
14.8%
86
2,571
Change
in Total
SIDC
Cluster
Establis
hments
20012009
Percent
Change in
Total SIDC
Cluster
Establishment
s 2001-2009
US
Percent
Share of
Employm
ent 2009
-95
-2.6%
100.0%
45,559
9,003,197
SIDC
Average
Annual
Wage 2009
SIDC
Cluster
Establishm
ents 2009
0.0%
34,527
3,493
7.5
74.0%
54,937
192
-7
-3.5%
1.1%
44,165
72,296
13.9%
1.6
131.3%
29,972
130
-3
-2.3%
8.8%
79,151
1,423,087
10.3%
1.7%
8.5
16.5%
28,700
79
15
23.4%
0.2%
45,207
10,940
-15.8%
0
0.0%
4.8%
2.0
10.1%
30,305
136
14
11.5%
2.4%
36,586
136,790
-5.0%
3,510
1,949
124.9%
6.6%
4.1
-10.8%
50,341
331
33
11.1%
1.6%
61,007
69,059
-7.9%
4,541
128
2.9%
8.5%
2.3
-22.4%
72,135
65
-1
-1.5%
3.7%
47,758
120,811
33.3%
1,571
-473
-23.1%
2.9%
1.7
-18.2%
31,771
150
0
0.0%
1.7%
57,634
192,508
8.5%
160
-127
-44.3%
0.3%
2.1
-38.2%
34,014
21
-1
-4.5%
0.1%
58,079
11,981
15.6%
339
-181
-34.8%
0.6%
0.8
47.2%
26,066
31
-4
-11.4%
0.8%
41,332
80,217
-11.0%
494
-174
-26.0%
0.9%
0.2
20.2%
42,560
5
0
0.0%
3.9%
85,383
335,639
16.5%
1,559
-349
-18.3%
2.9%
0.7
33.8%
40,457
34
-3
-8.1%
4.4%
69,857
398,647
13.7%
SIDC
Employm
ent 2009
921
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Average
Annual
Wages
2009
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Total US
Cluster
Establishm
ents 2009
Percent
Change in
Total US
Cluster
Establishm
ents 20012009
12.8%
-14.7%
17.9%
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Information
Technology and
Telecommunicati
ons
634
29
4.8%
1.2%
0.4
-15.2% 52,048
43
Apparel and
Textiles
265
-55
0.5%
0.1
-20.2% 25,184
18
-17.2%
Arts,
Entertainment,
Recreation and
Visitor Industries
752
-239
1.4%
0.1
-1.0% 14,235
75
-24.1%
Chemicals and
Chemical Based
Products
1,475
-768
2.8%
0.5
-5.8% 40,684
48
-34.2%
Advanced
Materials
1,835
-2,134
3.4%
0.9
-42.9% 52,369
60
-53.8%
Manufacturing
Supercluster.
1,959
-2,489
3.7%
0.9
-34.7% 49,455
66
-56.0%
Note 1: Not all industries in a region are included in the defined clusters listed here - for example, many industries are not "exporting
industries" and therefore are not included in clusters.
Because of this, adding all the cluster jobs together will not result in a statement of total jobs in the region. In addition,
some cluster sectors appear in more than one cluster. Clearly,
the cluster totals should not be aggregated, with one exception: aggregating the sub-clusters of the Manufacturing
Supercluster should always present the same total as the
Manufacturing
Supercluster.
-5
-10.4%
3.0%
45,593
216,159
5.3%
9
100.0%
4.0%
33,941
265,048
5.7%
-5
-6.3%
10.8%
46,689
312,026
29.6%
4
9.1%
5.4%
66,870
320,645
24.2%
12
25.0%
3.7%
66,690
143,483
6.1%
-1
-1.5%
4.3%
61,962
135,908
-9.9%
Change in
Total SIDC
Cluster
Establishme
nts 20012009
Percent
Change in
Total SIDC
Cluster
Establishment
s 2001-2009
US
Percent
Share of
Employm
ent 2009
SIDC
Manufacturing
Sub-Clusters
2009
MANUFACTURI
NG
SUPERCLUSTER
AND SUBCLUSTERS
SIDC
Employment
2009
TOTAL JOBS
1,959
Stars
Fabricated
Metal Products
647
SIDC Change
in
Employment
2001-2009
SIDC
Percent
Change in
Employme
nt 20012009
SIDC Percent
Share of
Employment
2009
SIDC
Clust
er
Locat
ion
Quoti
ents
2009
-2,489
-56.0%
3.7%
0.9
-34.7%
49,455
66
-1
-1.5%
4.3%
61,962
135,908
-9.9%
-166
-20.4%
1.2%
1.2
7.5%
35,223
32
7
28.0%
1.0%
46,341
59,609
-5.9%
SIDC
Percent
Change in
LQs 2001 2009
SIDC
Averag
e
Annual
Wage
2009
SIDC
Cluster
Establis
hments
2009
Mature
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US
Average
Annual
Wages
2009
Total US
Cluster
Establishm
ents 2009
Percent
Change in
Total US
Cluster
Establishm
ents 20012009
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Primary Metal
Transforming
Electrical
Equipment,
Appliances and
Components
Computer and
Electronic
Products
Transportation
Equipment
Machinery
494
-839
-62.9%
0.9%
3.3
-39.2%
-272
-100.0%
0.0%
0.0
-100.0%
44
-150
-77.3%
0.1%
0.1
-63.4%
412
-867
-67.8%
0.8%
0.7
362
-195
-35.0%
0.7%
0.9
0
85,439
6
1
20.0%
0.3%
54,605
5,926
-7.6%
-
-3
-100.0%
0.3%
54,091
7,379
-7.4%
38,457
2
-3
-60.0%
0.8%
84,976
17,841
-16.6%
-52.4%
40,127
8
-2
-20.0%
1.1%
65,646
15,056
-5.2%
-9.3%
37,738
18
-1
-5.3%
0.8%
57,044
30,097
-15.9%
SIDC Clusters 2009
Total All Industries
Biomed/Biotech
Defense & Security
Energy (Fossil & Renewable)
Business & Financial Svces
Agribus, Food Processing & Techn.
Manufacturing Supercluster
Advanced Materials
Transportation & Logistics
Education & Knowledge Creation
Chemicals & Chem Based Products
Forest & Wood Products
Arts, Ent., Rec. & Visitor Svces
Info Tech & Telecomm
Glass & Ceramics
Printing & Publishing
Apparel & Textiles
Mining
SIDC Percent Change
in LQs 2001 - 2009
0.0%
131.3%
-22.4%
74.0%
-10.8%
10.1%
-34.7%
-42.9%
-18.2%
33.8%
-5.8%
16.5%
-1.0%
-15.2%
20.2%
47.2%
-20.2%
-38.2%
SIDC Cluster
Location
Quotients
2009
1.0
1.6
2.3
7.5
4.1
2.0
0.9
0.9
1.7
0.7
0.5
8.5
0.1
0.4
0.2
0.8
0.1
2.1
SIDC Employment
2009
53,584
7,429
4,541
4,481
3,510
2,571
1,959
1,835
1,571
1,559
1,475
921
752
634
494
339
265
160
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Note 1: In this chart, the first number after the cluster name is the cluster location quotient in 2009. The second
number is the size of the cluster (number of jobs). The bubble size denotes the size of cluster employment.
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SIDC Clusters 2009
SIDC Percent
Change in LQs
2001 - 2009
MANUFACTURING SUPERCLUSTER:
COMPONENT SUB-CLUSTERS
Fabricated Metal Products
SIDC Cluster
Location
Quotients
2009
SIDC
Employment
2009
7.5%
1.2
647
Primary Metals
-39.2%
3.3
494
Transportation Equipment
-52.4%
0.7
412
-9.3%
0.9
362
-63.4%
0.1
44
-100.0%
0.0
Machinery
Computer & Electronic Products
Electrical Equipment, Appliance & Components
0
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Note 1: There are six subclusters in the Manufacturing Supercluster. The Electrical Equipment, Appliances and
Components subcluster does not appear on this chart because it no longer exists in the region.
Note 2: In this chart, the first number after the cluster name is the cluster location quotient in 2009. The second
number is the size of the cluster (number of jobs). The bubble size denotes the size of cluster employment.
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RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO
THE 2013 COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
WHEREAS the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) requires the
submission of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (C.E.D.S.) Annual
Update from counties wishing to maintain eligibility for Economic Development
Administration grant and loan programs:
WHEREAS the 2013 CEDS Annual Update of the Southern Indiana Development
Commission may serve as said report for counties within its service area with each
counties' concurrence; and
WHEREAS the Southern Indiana Development Commission has reviewed the Southern
Indiana Development Commission 2013 CEDS Annual Update and finds that it reflects
the development needs of the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Southern Indiana Development
Commission 2013 CEDS Annual Update be approved to meet the eligibility
requirements for the grant and loan program administered by the U.S. Economic
Development Administration.
Adopted this 19th day of June, 2013.
ATTEST:
BY: Mike Healy
______________________________
_______________________________
Chair, Southern Indiana
Development Commission
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