Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Comprehensive
Economic
Development
Strategy
2015 Update
KENTUCKY RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
PO BOX 239
941 N. MAIN STREET
HAZARD, KENTUCKY 41702
606-436-3158
9/30/2015
Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy
2015 Update
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ……………………………….………………...…2
II.
PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
• Organization and Management ………………………………………....4
• Integration of State’s Economic Priorities ……………………………...6
III.
ECONOMY ANALYSIS
 Economic Background of the Region
o Economy ……………………………………………..……...…………….7
o Industrial Parks...................................................................................8
o Education…………………………………………….…...………………..9
o Workforce Development…………………………….……..……………10
o Transportation………………………………………………..…………..10
o Infrastructure………………………….………………………………….11
o Technology……………………………………………………………….12
o Environment……………….……………..………………………………13
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Strengths and Weaknesses…………………………………………………….13
Other Plans & Strategies………………………………………………………..15
List of Past and Present Economic Development Projects……………........15
Disaster Mitigation…………………………………………….……..................17
Kentucky River ADD Demographic Data Updates…………………………...17
IV.
ECONOMIC CLUSTER ANALYSIS………………………………………20
V.
ACTION PLAN ……………………………………………………………..21
VI.
STRATEGIC PROJECTS ………………………………………………...25
VII.
EVALUATION / PERFORMANCE MEASURES……………………..…47
VIII.
APPENDIX
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III.
Authorizing Resolution
ARC Transmittal Letter
EDA Transmittal Letter
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Kentucky River Area Development District (KRADD) is a quasi-governmental
regional planning agency serving the citizens of Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher,
Owsley, Perry and Wolfe Counties. Elected officials and citizens from each county make
up the region-wide KRADD Board of Directors.
As an Economic Development District, KRADD is responsible for creating and
maintaining a regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). This
document represents the FY 15-16 annual update of KRADD’s CEDS document.
Completion of the 2015-2016 update is a result of the gathering of information and the
participation by various key stakeholders interested in community and economic
development. Some of these stakeholders include area chambers of commerce, tourism
organizations, industrial authority board of directors members, local elected officials,
educational institutes and private businesses. Through this process we strived to look at
both the goals for the region and strategic actions needed to achieve these goals.
One of the basic purposes of the Area Development Districts is to convene people for the
development of ideas, and convey these ideas to better facilitate effective program
development to best serve area needs. This purpose has been improved by the
development and use of the District’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
The Kentucky River Area Development District region has seen progress since the CEDS
planning process began, with significant advancements being made in transportation
infrastructure, health care, water and sewer infrastructure projects have been planned
and complete and more are being planned at this time. Industrial sites and buildings
have been developed and improved in the region as well. The ever changing
demographics of the region present additional challenges relating to decreasing
population, high poverty rates, an aging population, a lower than average educational
attainment rate, and the ever increasing unemployment rate resulting from the loss of
jobs in the coal industry. However, the recent lay-offs that have occurred in the coal
industry have resulted in a very marketable workforce that is highly skilled with a strong
work ethic. The KY River region hopes to leverage this resource to bring suitable industry
to the region.
It is the long-range goal of the region to build a diverse, sound economy, with
employment opportunities and a strong educational system.
The principles that lead our goals, objectives and strategies for future development
include:
 Assist organizations, local governments, development authorities and
others in their efforts to develop the region.
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 Developing and marketing the area as a good place to live and work.
 Targeting and recruitment of new industry and new entrepreneurial activity
into the region.
 Assist and support existing business and industry.
 Encourage regional approaches to maximize resources.
The following are the categories that we intend to focus on: Growing a diverse economy,
development and expansion of the regions infrastructure, health care and capitalizing on
potential economic opportunities related to heath care, responsible resource utilization
and tourism development.
Continued use of this strategy and its corresponding updates will promote new ideas and
innovations, create a vital link among all sectors of the regional economy and ultimately
help provide solutions to mutual problems locally, regionally and statewide.
Shaping our Appalachian Region
Stakeholders from across the region convened in December 2013 to begin a discussion
regarding new approaches to address the changing economy of eastern Kentucky. The
Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Summit was the beginning of a more
comprehensive and collaborative effort among elected officials, community leaders,
residents as well as federal and state agencies to identify realistic solutions for job
creation. The outcomes of the ten focus groups are being developed into action plans for
the short term as well as longer term strategies for improving the region’s economy.
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PUBLIC / PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
Organization and Management
A critical element in the creation of the CEDS document is the importance of working
together as a region, focusing federal, state, local and private programs and funding
toward common goals, and ultimately creating partnerships to stimulate local economic
growth.
Local officials, leaders, KRADD board members and functional committee members as
well as KRADD staff utilize individual expertise to identify new ideas, needs and
opportunities within their counties and the region. The ultimate goals of this planning
process are: 1) to create a two-way flow of information; 2) for the State and the ADD to
disseminate information back to the local communities and individuals; and 3) to allow
ordinary citizens the opportunity to voice their concerns and needs for their respective
communities.
The Kentucky River Area Development District appointed a CEDS committee to guide the
creation of this document. The functions of the committee were to provide:
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Guidance and broad perspective throughout the CEDS development process
Technical expertise
Identifying community and economic development needs
Identifying goals and strategies, and
Development of a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats ( SWOT)
analysis for the region.
In addition to the CEDS committee, the following functional committees of the ADD
provided invaluable assistance for the district’s CEDS:
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KRADD Board of Directors
Transportation Planning and Safety Committee
Natural Resources Planning Committee for Solid Waste
Advisory Council for Aging
Executive Committee
Regional Water Management Council
Public input also provided feedback for the development of the Strategy. The document
was placed on the KRADD website for public review and comment. The public was
invited to all CEDS committee meetings, as well as all KRADD board and committee
meetings.
The following pages provide updated listings of Kentucky River Area Development
District’s Board of Directors as well as the CEDS Committee.
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KY River ADD Board of Directors
NAME
John Lester Smith
Rose Wolfe
Ray D. Moore
Ellis Tincher
Gary Campbell
Zach Weinberg
Scott Cornett
Tracy Neice
Kimberly King
James O. Childers
Larry Parke
Steve Mays
John S. Smith
Floyd Johns
Phyllis McCord
Jimmy Sizemore
Carol Josephs
Hiram Cornett
Eugene Stewart
Jim Ward
Todd DePriest
James W. Craft
Susan Polis
Jack Burkich
James H. McDannel
Cale Turner
Charles Long
Dale Bishop
Scott Alexander
Jimmy Lindon
Pat Wooton
Johnny Cummings
Rev. John Pray
Merriwether Wash-Hall
Derrick Bowling
Dennis Brooks
Raymond Banks
Randall Haddix
Pam Pilgrim
COUNTY
Breathitt
Breathitt
Breathitt
Breathitt
Breathitt
Knott
Knott
Knott
Knott
Knott
Knott
Lee
Lee
Lee
Lee
Leslie
Leslie
Leslie
Leslie
Letcher
Letcher
Letcher
Letcher
Letcher
Letcher
Owsley
Owsley
Owsley
Perry
Perry
Perry
Perry
Perry
Perry
Perry
Wolfe
Wolfe
Wolfe
Wolfe
OFFICE
Judge/Executive
Mayor of Jackson
Judge/Executive
Mayor of Pippa Passes
Mayor of Hindman
Judge/Executive
Mayor of Beattyville
Judge/Executive
Mayor of Hyden
Judge/Executive
Mayor of Jenkins
Mayor of Whitesburg
Mayor of Fleming-Neon
Judge/Executive
Mayor of Booneville
Judge/Executive
Mayor of Hazard
Mayor of Buckhorn
Mayor of Vicco
Judge/Executive
Mayor of Campton
POSITION
Member
Member
Citizen Member
Citizen Member
Citizen Member
Member
Chairman
Member
Citizen Member
Citizen Member
Citizen Member
Member
Member
Citizen member
Citizen Member
Member
Member
Citizen Member
Citizen Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Citizen Member
Treasurer
Member
Member
Citizen Member
Parliamentarian
Member
Member
Member
Citizen Member
Citizen Member
Citizen member
Vice-Chairman
Member
Citizen member
Citizen Member
RACE
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Af-Am
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
Caucasian
SEX
M
F
M
M
M
M
M
M
F
M
M
M
M
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F
M
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M
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F
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The following is a listing of the members of the FY 15-16 CEDS committee members:
MEMBER
Judge Jimmy Sizemore
Mayor James W. Craft
Judge Jim Ward
Dale Bishop
Mayor Scott Cornett
Hiram Cornett
Eugene Stewart
James McDannel
Freddie Combs
Meriweather Hall
Charles Colwell
Julian Slone
Bob Smith
Judge Dennis Brooks
AFFILIATIONS
County Government
Attorney-at-Law, City Government
County Government
Retired business owner, KRADD Officer
College Administrator, KRADD Officer
Banking Industry
Business Owner
College Professor, KRADD Officer
Real Estate Agency
Advertising
Coal Fields Regional Industrial Authority Chair
Appalachian Industrial Authority Chair
Pine Ridge Industrial Authority Chair
County Government
Committee meetings are open to the public, and participation from everyone at the
meetings is highly encouraged.
Integration of States Economic Priorities
The integration of the state’s economic priorities as related to Kentucky’s Unbridled
Future – Strategic Economic Development Plan includes priorities for business climate,
business development, Kentucky Brand, sustainability, innovation and technology, and
entrepreneurial culture. The five targeted categories include: advanced manufacturing,
sustainable manufacturing, technology, transportation and healthcare.
The Kentucky River Area Development District CEDS corresponds with the
Commonwealth of Kentucky’s priorities for economic development through a number of
the goals, objectives and strategies in our action plan.
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ECONOMY ANALYSIS
ECONOMIC BACKGROUND OF THE REGION
The region continues to see job loss in the mining industry and related businesses.
These losses are resulting in an economic impact that can be seen in the median
household income levels, unemployment rates, and general hesitant attitude of local
businesses toward making new investments. Unemployment rates in each of the eight
counties remain high. As of January 2015 the following were unemployment rates in the
KRADD region: Breathitt – 9.3%, Knott – 9.8%, Lee - 7.8%, Leslie – 9.9%, Letcher –
10.7%, Owsley – 8.9%, Perry – 8.4%, and Wolfe – 9.8% The Kentucky unemployment
rate during this same time was 5.3%.
Workforce development agencies are attempting to determine the viable employment
options for those unemployed from the mining industry to help direct them to a
comparable job and allow them to remain located in the region. Eastern Kentucky
Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP), who serves as the region’s Workforce
Investment Board, has been successful in securing funding to address these workforce
challenges and is currently assisting laid off mine industry workers in retraining for other
vocations.
As a result of this dramatic impact to the region of mining industry job loss, leaders have
joined together across political and geographic boundaries to attempt a different
approach to improving the region’s economy : The Shaping our Appalachian Region
(SOAR) initiative. This multi-level response from local, regional, state, and federal
stakeholders demonstrates a collaborative effort to create an economic base for the
region. More information about the SOAR initiative can be found on their web site at
http://soar-ky.org/about-soar/vision-mission/
ECONOMY
Unemployment in the area continues to stay at a higher rate than the State or National
rates. Along with the “displaced worker”, the region has a high percentage of
“discouraged” workers, who no longer actively seek employment and are, therefore, not
included in the official unemployment statistics. Therefore, the official unemployment
rates in the region are deceptively lower than actual unemployment. A study by the
University of Kentucky Appalachian Center stated that the true unemployment rates for
this area range from 33 to 52 percent.
Retail and service remain among the largest employment sectors in the KRADD region.
Economic growth within the District continues to lag behind the State and National
performance. Even though personal income has risen over recent years, income from
income maintenance, unemployment, retirement, dividends, interest and rent are
providing a larger portion of the derived total personal income.
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In the Kentucky River ADD the largest percentage of employees is in the service industry
(including healthcare), with 36.8%. State and Local government employees make up
23.9% of those currently employed. Mining and quarrying employs 13.6% of those in the
region’s workforce.
There are currently 339 persons employed in manufacturing jobs in the region,
representing less than 1% of the workforce.
INDUSTRIAL PARKS
There are eight industrial / business parks located within the Kentucky River ADD region.
These sites range from 7.5 acres to 385 acres in size and offer a variety of options for
new business locations.
The Panbowl Lake Industrial Park is located in Breathitt County. The site has a total of
31 available acres, with a 12 inch water line on site and an 8 inch gravity sewer line 500
feet northwest of the site. There is a 40,500 square feet speculative building located on
a 4.4 acre site located within the park. The Park is owned and maintained by the
Breathitt County/City of Jackson Industrial Development Authority.
The Lee County Industrial Park is located 2 miles southwest of Beattyville in Lee County.
The site has a total of 27.6 available acres, with a 6 inch waterline and 8 inch gravity
sewer line on site. One business, Jackson Energy, is currently located in the park. The
Park is owned and maintained by the Lee County Fiscal Court.
The Crystal Creek Industrial Park is located in Beattyville, Lee County. There are 110
available acres. There is a 6 inch water line approximately 525 feet west of the site, and
a 4 inch force main sewer line adjacent to the western site boundary. The Park is owned
and maintained by the City of Beattyville.
The Gateway Regional Business Park is located near Jenkins in Letcher County. There
are 283 available acres in the park at this time. The site is served by a 10 inch water line
and an 8 inch gravity sewer line. Gas distribution lines were recently installed. There
are six businesses located within the park at this time: B.J. Services Company, Taylor
Metal Roofing & Siding, Inc., W.I.N.G.S. Helipad Evacuation, Ferus, Inc., KRCC and
Equitable Productions. The park is owned and maintained by the Appalachian Industrial
Authority, a multi-county authority representing Floyd, Knott, Letcher and Pike counties.
The Whitesburg Industrial Site is located in Whitesburg, Letcher County. The site has 7.5
available acres, with an 8 inch water line on site and a 10 inch gravity sewer line located
40 feet east of the site. There is currently one business, Pine Mountain Lumber, located
at the site. The site is owned and maintained by the City of Whitesburg.
The Lone Oak Industrial Park is located 1.5 miles south of Booneville in Owsley County.
The Loan Oak Park has 75.1 acres available at this time, with a 6 inch water line and 8
inch gravity sewer line serving the park. There is one available speculative building within
the park: a 25,920 square foot building, located on 4.6 acres. There is one business
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located in the park at this time, Wolfe Creek Metal Fabrication. The park is owned and
maintained by the Owsley County Industrial Authority.
The Coal Fields Regional Business Park is located 10.7 miles northwest of Hazard in
Perry County. The park has a total acreage of 385.7, with 338.1 available at this time.
There are 8 inch and 12 inch water lines serving the park, as well as 8 inch and 10 inch
gravity sewer lines. There are four businesses currently located in the park: Sykes, Inc.,
FedEx Distribution Center, Scott King Equipment and AODD Transport. EcoPower has
an option to purchase 125 acres for the construction of a wood fired power plant which is
currently in the permitting process. The park is owned and maintained by the Coal Fields
Regional Industrial Authority, a multi-county authority representing Perry, Harlan, Leslie,
Breathitt and Knott counties.
The Pine Ridge Regional Business Park is located 1 mile west of Campton in Wolfe
County. The park has a total acreage of 117.7 with the largest possible tract being 56.6
acres. The site is served by a 6 inch water line and a 6 inch force main sewer line. One
business, KY Truss, Inc., is currently located in the park. The park is owned and
operated by the Pine Ridge Regional Industrial Authority, a multi-county authority
representing Breathitt, Lee, Owsley, Powell and Wolfe counties.
EDUCATION
The Kentucky River region ensures that all students receive an opportunity to all levels of
education. The schools in the Kentucky River area strive to meet all state and federal
requirements for primary, secondary and post-secondary education.
Vocational education in the area is provided through the Kentucky Community and
Technical College System, with vocational education centers located throughout the area.
A listing of educational facilities follows.
COUNTY
SCHOOL NAME
SCHOOL
TYPE
Breathitt
Breathitt County Schools
K-12
Breathitt
Jackson Independent Schools
K-12
Breathitt
Hazard Community & Technical College, Lees College Campus
Post-secondary
Breathitt
Morehead State University at Jackson
Post-secondary
Breathitt
Breathitt County Area Technology Center
Technical
Knott
Knott County Schools
K-12
Knott
June Buchanan
K-12
Knott
Hazard Community & Technical College, Knott County Branch
Post-secondary
Knott
Alice Lloyd College
Post-secondary
Knott
Knott County Area Technology Center
Technical
Lee
Lee County Schools
K-12
Lee
Lee County Area Technology Center
Technical
Leslie
Leslie County Schools
K-12
Leslie
Hazard Community & Technical College, Leslie County Branch
Post-secondary
Leslie
Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing
medical
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Leslie
Leslie County Area Technology Center
Technical
Letcher
Letcher County Schools
K-12
Letcher
Jenkins Independent Schools
K-12
Letcher
Southeast Community & Technical College, Whitesburg Campus
Post-secondary
Letcher
Letcher County Area Technology Center
Technical
Owsley
Owsley County Schools
K-12
Perry
Hazard Independent Schools
K-12
Perry
Perry County Schools
K-12
Perry
Hazard Community & Technical College, Technical Campus
Technical
Perry
Hazard Community & Technical College, Main Campus
Post-secondary
Wolfe
Wolfe County Schools
K-12
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Workforce Development efforts in the Kentucky River region are handled by the East
Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP) through their JobSight.
Eastern Kentucky’s JobSight brings more than a dozen state and federal employment
and training programs together under one roof to meet the needs of eastern Kentucky’s
job seekers and employers.
Services for job seekers include: job placement, career planning, skills assessment,
vocational rehabilitation, G.E.D. courses, education and training information, student
financial assistance, on-the-job training, assistance for older workers, and unemployment
insurance. Each JobSight center includes a Career Resources Center where job seekers
can prepare a resume, get information about labor markets and in-demand jobs, access
the internet to look for jobs, and use a collection of instructional books and videos on
topics that range from successful job interview techniques to time management.
Services for employers include: help with finding, screening and testing job applicants;
research on the local labor pool or economy; facilities for interviewing applicants; and
help with developing customized or on-the-job training programs.
TRANSPORTATION
The Kentucky River Area Development District is served by two modes of commercial
transportation: public highways and railroads.
Only five of the eight counties within the District are accessed by rail: Lee, Breathitt,
Perry, Letcher and Knott Counties. The major use of rail transportation is the movement
of coal produced in the area. Approximately 85% of the coal produced is shipped by rail.
The major arterial highways in the ADD include the Hal Rogers Parkway, the Mountain
Parkway, KY 80, KY 15, US 119 , US 23 and US 421. These major roads along with the
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network of state secondary and county roads comprise the highway transportation system
within the ADD.
There are no commercial air transportation systems with the ADD. Air transportation is
available to citizens at Lexington, KY, Knoxville, TN, and Bristol, TN. These commercial
airports are all within 1.5 to 2.5 hours driving time from the District.
There are two public airfields in the District which serve the aviation needs of the counties
in which they are located. The Julian Carroll Airport, located near Jackson, provides
service for small private aircraft. However, the airport does not have adequate runway for
larger commercial or corporate aircraft. The Wendell Ford Airport in Perry County has the
capacity to accommodate small private aircraft as well as corporate and commercial jet
flights.
There is no commercial water transportation within the District. Lee County and the City
of Beattyville are the only areas within the ADD that are located on the main stem of the
Kentucky River; however, channel siltation and lack of maintenance of locks and dams
has limited water transportation to small pleasure craft and fishing boats.
Transportation planning in the District is primarily undertaken by the Kentucky River
ADD’s Transportation Planning Committee in conjunction with the Transportation
Cabinet’s District Highway offices serving the eight county Area. Prioritization is done by
the Regional Transportation Committee and a list of priority projects are identified in the
Strategic Projects section of this report.
INFRASTRUCTURE
There are currently 11 municipal waste water treatment plants, 3 Special District waste
water plants and one intersystem utility in the Kentucky River ADD region. These
systems serve a total of 9,721 households. Also in the region are 52 package treatment
plants serving a variety of businesses, schools, private dwellings, industrial sites, and
subdivisions. Only about 20 percent of households in the region are served by municipal
or package sewer treatment plants. The remaining households in the area rely on septic
systems or illegal straight line pipes to streams to dispose of waste water.
There are 18 water systems in the region, 11 of which have their own water treatment
plants. These systems serve a total of 30,623 households. The remaining households in
the region rely on private wells, cisterns or hauled water for their potable water needs.
Utility providers throughout the region continue to identify and plan for additional projects
through the Kentucky River Water Management Council. Project prioritization for these
infrastructure projects can be found in the Strategic Projects section of this report.
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The following is Information on existing wastewater systems in the District.
SYSTEM
LOCATION
Jenkins
Neon
Whitesburg
Vicco
Hazard
Jackson
Campton
Booneville
Beattyville
Pippa Passes
Hindman
Hyden
Millstone (LCWSD)
Perry Sanitation
Ball Creek (TEA)
DATE CONST.
OR UPGRADED
1991
1988
2009
1969
1995
1992
2004
1997
1996
1985
1997
2005
2001
2012
AV. DAILY FLOW
DESIGN
(GPD)
(GPD)
600,000
50,000
520,000
162,233
600,000
232,000
100,000
76,419
3,000,000
1,859,370
750,000
280,000
320,000
213,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
248,000
100,000
100,000
120,000
147,000
200,000
75,000
9000
2,000
68,216
100,000
2,000
TYPE
CUSTOMERS
DISCHARGE
Stream
753
Stream
857
Stream
700
Stream
132
Stream
2,501
Stream
1,373
Stream
255
Stream
479
Stream
942
Stream
150
Stream
310
Stream
556
Stream
22
KISOP
1,485
Stream
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The following is Information on existing water systems in the District.
SYSTEM
DATE CONSTRUCTED
LOCATION
OR UPGRADED
Jenkins
1986
Neon
1983
Whitesburg
1994
Vicco
Hazard
2002
Jackson
2005
Campton
2011
Booneville
1987
Beattyville
2008
Knott Co Water & Sewer Dist. - Carr Cre
2009
Hindman
1994
Hyden
2012
Breathitt Co. Water Dist
Village of Buckhorn
Mount Carmel High/Boarding School
1977
Phoenix Place Water System
Letcher Co Water & Sewer Dist.
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DESIGN
CURRENT DEMAND
(GPD)
(GPD)
1,000,000
504,005
360,000
273,066
860,000
761,830
218,332
5,000,000
3,758,605
2,500,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
431,614
720,000
381,630
2,000,000
741,929
2,000,000
1,800,000
400,000
1,046
1,500,000
1,003,830
182,855
81,416
9000
5,893
28,950
651441
INTAKE
SOURCE
Elkhorn Lake
Mine Shaft
North Fork
KCWSD
North Fork
North Fork
Campton Lake
South Fork
North Fork
Carr Fork Lake
KCWSD
Middle Fork
Jackson
Hazard
2 wells
KCWSD
KCWSD
STORAGE
CUSTOMERS
CAPACITY
750,000
894
800,000
1,136
1,545,500
1,315
434,000
1,032
10,694,000
2,398
695,000
3,181
1,411,000
1,850
1,547,500
2,585
1,670,000
2,484
2,625,100
801
775,000
3,480
2,130,480
1,510
1,372,000
234
250,000
13
10,000
194
212,000
2910
635000
2430
TECHNOLOGY
EKCEP is currently promoting and recruiting participating companies for the Kentucky
Teleworks Program. The program seeks to match qualified job applicants to
telecommuting opportunities in companies located throughout the world.
Assessment of the region’s broadband use and local government e-services continues.
Broadband service is widely available; however, certain geographic areas do not have
adequate access. The Kentucky Wired, statewide broadband network will be a network
of more than 3,000 miles of fiber optic cable for broadband. This high-capacity, highspeed middle-mile network will bring access closer to communities. Local service
providers will be able to tap into the network to provide last mile services to homes and
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businesses currently unserved. This network is scheduled to kick off in the SOAR region
in the coming year.
ENVIRONMENT
The natural beauty of this region drives a large portion of the tourism industry. Lakes,
streams, mountainous terrain, and wildlife are the natural attractions for a strong tourism
industry. Historically the region has been plagued by residents and visitors who have
disposed of trash in environmentally harmful methods. In addition, the lack of public
wastewater services coupled with inappropriate land use and poor soil quality have
resulted in polluted waterways. Significant progress has been made in these areas but
there continues to be a need for major investments in public infrastructure to alleviate
these issues.
The following strengths and weaknesses for each of these areas have been identified:
Human Resources
Strengths:
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Mountain Comprehensive Health Care
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Some County / City governments – receptive and helpful
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Hospice/Home Health
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Hospitals
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After Hours Treatment Facilities
Weaknesses:
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Lack of sufficient Drug Rehabilitation Treatment Facilities in the region
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Shortage of primary care health/mental health
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Poor child support enforcement
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Lack of transportation services
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Lack of affordable housing and group homes
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Lack of adequate child care
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Lack of preventive health and mental health care
Tourism
Strengths:
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Scenic Beauty
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Culture
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Competitiveness of region
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Abundant lakes, rivers, and forests
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Abundant Wildlife
•
O.H.V. recreational trails
Weaknesses:
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Lack of knowledge of regional resources between counties in the area
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Lack of good marketing
Lack of the ability to overcome mind set
Trash and other litter in rivers, streams, lakes and on roadsides
Lack of education of tourism benefits
Winter pool level of area Corps lakes too low during winter months for tourism
Economy
Strengths:
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Available labor force
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Labor rate
•
Training organizations
•
Work ethic
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Energy cost and availability
•
Location relative to nation population
•
Natural resources (including timber, coal and natural gas)
•
Cooperation between regional economic development organizations
•
Small business support
•
Service business infrastructure in selected areas ( telecommunications)
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Quality of life
•
Water supply
•
Productivity of local workforce
•
Established regional airport
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Local educational resources
Weaknesses:
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Housing inventory
•
Lack of value added wood industry
•
Lack of manufacturing support services
•
Perception of remoteness of Eastern KY area
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Self-perception
•
Lack of recreation facilities that market well for tourism
•
Lack of regional crafts marketing coop
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Lack of regional marketing for agriculture products
•
Lack of local community development organizations
•
Lack of entrepreneurs
•
High cost of land
• Lack of Interstate highways
• High percentage of absentee land ownership
Infrastructure
Strengths:
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Solid waste plans on file and updated
•
Air quality
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People are cleaning up the region
Opportunity to do real planning as it pertains to solid waste in the region
Media sources
PRIDE Septic System Grant Program and PRIDE litter/education programs
Public Awareness
2020 Statewide Initiative ( to have water to all households by year 2020)
Carr Creek Lake, Buckhorn Lake and Kentucky River as water sources
Weaknesses:
•
Litter in lakes, rivers, streams and on the roadsides
•
Limited recycling
•
Sparse population
•
Soil types not conducive to onsite septic systems
•
Rugged terrain and sparseness of population make it cost prohibitive to provide
water and wastewater to rural areas
OTHER PLANS AND STRATEGIES
The Kentucky River Area Development District continues to work with local officials and
community leaders to assist in planning efforts to improve the region’s competitiveness in
the local, regional, national and international economies.
All existing plans and strategies in the eight county area were reviewed and considered
when preparing this document. These included, but were not limited to, tourism plans,
economic development strategies, transportation plans, downtown revitalization plans,
etc.
LIST OF PAST AND PRESENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Continued focus on basic infrastructure has resulted in significant investments being
made in the region. Significant projects in the past have included the following:
1. Campton Wastewater Treatment Plant ($3,610,125) – Construction of a new
wastewater treatment plant to serve the City of Campton and surrounding
areas of Wolfe County. The plant also allowed for the provision of sewer
service to the Pine Ridge Regional Business Park.
2. Booneville Wastewater Extension Project ($4,273,300) – Extension of sewer
service to areas of Owsley County previously unserved. The project also
provided improved sewer service to the Lone Oak Industrial Park.
3. American Woodmark Corporation – Location of a new production plant in the
Coal Fields Regional Business Park in Hazard, Perry County. The project
involved the construction of a 220,000 square foot dimension lumber plant
which currently employs 180 people.
4. Appalachian Industrial Authority Speculative Building ( $800,577) –
Construction of a 40,000 square foot speculative building in the Gateway
Regional Business Park located in Jenkins, Letcher County. The project
included $640,000 of Economic Development Administration funding.
5. MB Lumber Company – relocation of a furniture component factory to the
Coal Fields Regional Business Park. The plant currently employs 15 people.
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6. Taylor Metal Company – Construction of an expansion facility for the Taylor
Metal Company. The new facility is located in the Gateway Regional Business
Park in Letcher County and currently employs 13 people.
7. B.J. Services, Inc. – Construction of a new gas well servicing facility in the
Gateway Regional Business Park in Letcher County. The company is
operational and currently employs 20 people.
8. Breathitt County Industrial Authority Spec Building – Construction of a
41,000 square foot speculative building in the Panbowl Industrial Park. The
park and building are owned and operated by the Breathitt County Industrial
Authority and located in Jackson, Breathitt County. The financing for the facility
included a $700,000 EDA grant as well as $300,000 in Local Government
Economic Development Funds.
9. City of Jackson Sewer Extension – Extension of sewer service along KY 15
to the Kentucky River Community Care complex. The project allowed for 44
new employees at the facility. Funding for the project included a $250,000
EDA grant.
10. AODD Transport Relocation – Relocation of a trucking warehousing facility
from Tennessee. The company is in the process of relocating their facility to
the Coal Fields Regional Business Park in Hazard, Perry County. They own
and operate 50 tractor/trailer trucks for which they hire drivers, as well as
contract with private truck owners.
11. Jenkins Industrial Park Water/Sewer – provision of water/sewer to the
Jenkins Industrial Park, which is now a portion of the Gateway Regional
Business Park. EDA investment of $288,000, with a total project cost of
$845,321. The project has allowed for expansion of the city park into a regional
park, representing four counties. There are currently 48 new employees in the
park, with new clients looking at the location on a regular basis.
12. Owsley County Industrial Park Access & Water/Sewer – Construction of an
access road and provision of water and sewer service to the Lone Oak
Industrial Park.
13. City of Jackson Water Plant Construction project – Construction of a new
water plant to serve the City of Jackson and surrounding areas. This
$6,610,777 project, which utilized $1,500,000 in EDA funding, has allowed for a
total of 175 jobs, including new and retained, in the area.
14. SYKES Inc. – re-opening of Sykes, Inc. in the Coal Fields Regional Business
Park. The company now has 700 employees working 4 shifts.
15. Whitesburg Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Project –
Construction of a new 600,000 GPD wastewater treatment plant for the City of
Whitesburg. The financing for this project includes a $2,000,000 CDBG grant,
$1,011,100 Environmental Protection Agency grant, $1,000,000 Coal
Development Fund grant, $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant,
$500,000 Coal Severance funds, $1,000,000 KIA bond, and $1,422,000 Rural
Development funds.
16. Carr Creek Water Treatment Plant – Construction of a 2,000,000 gpd water
treatment plant. Total project funding of $10,920,365 includes USDA of
$3,519,860; CDBG $2,000,000; ARC $500,000; EPA $1,900,500; State funding
$3,000,000. The project is complete at this time.
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17. Ferus Corporation – location of new industry in the Gateway Regional
Business Park in Jenkins, KY. Company currently employs 30 people.
18. Equitable Resources – location of new industry in the Gateway Regional
Business Park in Jenkins, KY. Company currently employs 10 people.
19. Letcher County Federal Prison Project – Letcher County Planning
Commission received an Economic Development Administration Grant to
prepare a strategic plan to evaluate potential federal prison sites, etc. to aid in
the recruitment of a federal prison to the Letcher County area.
20. Ball Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection Lines Project –
Construction of a 100,000 GPD treatment plant with collection lines to service
the Chestnut Mountain Development area. Total Project funding $5,013,817
includes KY Infrastructure Clean Water State Revolving Loan (ARRA)
$1,500,000; State Funding $3,013,817 and US Corp of Engineers Section 531
Grant $500,000.
A list of current and proposed projects can be found in the Strategic Projects section of
this report.
Disaster Mitigation and Resiliency
Due to the topography, the eight counties in KRADD suffer from frequent flooding
disasters, particularly flash flooding. The frequency of these events puts local
governments in the position of often times not fully recovering from damages from one
event before another occurs. As a result, significant resources are used to make repairs
to infrastructure. The County’s need to rely on federal agencies for reimbursements,
when available, results in a strain on their cash flow. The end result is that the cities and
counties in the region find it difficult to focus on long-term economic development projects
and planning.
The Kentucky River Area Development District Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
was originally adopted in 2006. The plan was updated in 2011 and is in the process of
being updated at this time. This plan provides risk assessment data and mitigation
strategies to provide a basis for dealing with risks to life and property from various
hazards.
Kentucky River ADD Demographic Data Updates
Population counts peaked in 1980 reflecting a strong economy which was centered on
the mining industry. Fluctuations in the economy and increased mechanization have
resulted in fewer mining jobs and a loss of population as peopled moved to seek
employment. The population of the region is projected to continue to decline over the
next several years.
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Population History
Entity
Breathitt
Knott
Lee
Leslie
Letcher
Owsley
Perry
Wolfe
KRADD
1970
14,221
14,698
6,587
11,623
23,165
5,023
25,714
5,669
106,700
1980
17,004
17,940
7,754
14,882
30,687
5,709
33,763
6,698
134,437
1990
15,703
17,906
7,422
13,642
27,000
5,036
30,283
6,503
123,495
2000
16,100
17,649
7,916
12,401
25,277
4,858
29,390
7,065
120,656
2010
13,878
16,346
7,887
11,310
24,519
4,755
28,712
7,355
114,762
Poverty Rates, Per Capita Income & Median Household Income
AREA
% poverty
Per Capita Income
Median Household Income
Breathitt County
Knott County
Lee County
Leslie County
Letcher County
Owsley County
Perry County
Wolfe County
31.4%
24.1%
36.9%
21.1%
25.7%
36.4%
25.8%
41.4%
$15,458
$17,826
$14,424
$15,909
$17,544
$13,111
$19,590
$12,528
$23,049
$32,482
$22,789
$26,386
$29,532
$19,624
$32,676
$21,168
Major Employers in KY River ADD Counties
Employer
KY River Medical Center
Walmart
Nim Henson Geriatric Center
Breathitt County Board of Education
Lees College
Jackson Independent Schools
Home Health
Juvenile Justice Center
TVS Cable, Inc.
Alice Lloyd College
Arch Coal, Inc.
Enterprise Mining
Knott Co Health & Rehab
Blue Diamond Coal Co.
Caney Creek Rehab Complex
Knott County Board of Education
Arch Coal Inc.
City/County
Jackson/Breathitt
Jackson/Breathitt
Jackson/Breathitt
Jackson/Breathitt
Jackson/Breathitt
Jackson/Breathitt
Jackson/Breathitt
Jackson/Breathitt
Hindman/Knott
Pippa Passes/Knott
Kite/Knott
Redfox/Knott
Hindman/Knott
Sassafras/Knott
Pippa Passes/Knott
Hindman/Knott
Raven/Knott
Estimated #
250-499
100-249
100-249
100-249
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
50-99
50-99
250-499
50-99
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ICG Coal
Casey’s IGA Foods
Enterprise Mining
James River Coal
Thacker Grigsby Phone
Lee Adjustment Center
Lion Apparel
Lee County Care & Rehab Center
Mary Breckenridge/ARH Clinic
Perry County Coal
Bledsoe Coal Corp.
Hyden Health & Rehab Center
Blue Diamond Coal
Leslie County Schools
United Coal Co.
Whitesburg ARH Hospital
Premier Elkhorn Coal Co.
Letcher Manor
Walmart
Food City
Mountain Comprehensive Health
Letcher County Schools
Pine Mountain Lumber
North Fork Coal Corp
Whitaker Bank Corp.
Childers Oil Company
McDonalds
Southeast KY Community College
Owsley County Schools
Owsley County Healthcare
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Sykes Enterprises
Perry County Coal Corp.
Blue Diamond Coal Co.
Hazard Community & Technical College
Eastern KY Veterans Center
Food City
Hazard Health & Rehab Center
Whayne Supply Co.
Lowes Home Improvement
Perry County Schools
UK Center for Rural Health
Buckhorn Children’s Foundation
LKLP Community Action Agency
Wolfe County Health Care Center
Dessie Scott Children’s Home
Wolfe County Schools
Pine Top/Knott
Hindman/Knott
Redfox/Knott
Mousie/Knott
Hindman/Knott
Beattyville/Lee
Beattyville/Lee
Beattyville/Lee
Hyden/Leslie
Wooton/Leslie
Helton/Leslie
Hyden/Leslie
Wooton/Leslie
Hyden/Leslie
Whitesburg/Letcher
Whitesburg/Letcher
Jenkins/Letcher
Whiteburg/Letcher
Whitesburg/Letcher
Whitesburg/Letcher
Whitesburg/Letcher
Whitesburg/Letcher
Whitesburg/Letcher
Partridge/Letcher
Whitesburg/Letcher
Whitesburg/Letcher
Whitesburg/Letcher
Whitesburg/Letcher
Booneville/Owsley
Booneville/Owsley
Hazard/Perry
Chavies/Perry
Hazard/Perry
Leatherwood/Perry
Hazard/Perry
Hazard/Perry
Hazard/Perry
Hazard/Perry
Hazard/Perry
Hazard/Perry
Hazard/Perry
Hazard/Perry
Hazard/Perry
Hazard/Perry
Campton/Wolfe
Pine Ridge/Wolfe
Campton/Wolfe
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
50-99
50-99
250-499
250-499
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
100-249
100-249
500-999
500-999
250-499
250-499
250-499
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
50-99
50-99
100-249
50-99
50-99
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ECONOMIC CLUSTER ANALYSIS
The KRADD region is home to a variety of clusters, such as wood/timber, healthcare,
retail/wholesale trade, tourism, etc. In recent years, healthcare has emerged as another
vital industrial cluster in the region, and continues to show promise of future expansion.
The following is a brief overview of the economic clusters located within the Kentucky
River region.
MINING
Because Kentucky has been one of the top three coal producing states in the nation for
the past fifty years, it should come as no surprise that the coal industry is vital to the
economic development of the KRADD region. The eight counties in the region are all
located in the Eastern Coal Fields. Although production has decreased across the nation
in the past two decades, coal mining remains a way of life for many in the KRADD region.
As of 2012, only 38 mining operations remained open in the region: 2 in Breathitt County,
4 in Knott County, 4 in Lee County, 3 in Leslie County, 7 in Letcher County, 6 in Owsley
County, and 12 in Perry County. The coal mining industry currently provides 4,399 jobs
in the eight county regions.
TIMBER / WOOD PRODUCTS
The timber and wood products industry has quickly become a vital cluster in the economy
of the KRADD region. Currently there are 23 timber related industries in the area. Wolfe
County has the most industries with 10.
HEALTHCARE
In recent years, the healthcare industry has emerged as one of the strongest and fastest
growing economic clusters in the KRADD region. There are currently 256 healthcare
establishments in the eight county regions. As of 2010 there were 5,984 employees in
the healthcare industry, with an annual payroll of $172,659,000.
RETAIL / SERVICE
The retail / service industry is understandable a vital cluster in any region. Without these
basic support services and retail establishments, other industry could not thrive. There
are currently 318 retail / service establishments in the region. These establishments
employed 7,275 people in 2010.
No major changes have been identified for the region’s cluster analysis during the
previous year.
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ACTON PLAN
The following is a list of goals, objectives and development strategies for the Kentucky
River Area Development District.
1. COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION; A REGIONAL APPROACH TO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Economic development efforts for the KRADD region
should be done through collaboration and cooperation of the eight KRADD counties to
maximize the potential of success and maintain the greatest flexibility to meet
growth/relocating company’s needs.
GOAL #1: To generate a regional economic development strategy that crosses
jurisdictional boundaries.
Action #1: Cultivate a sense of trust and cooperation between the various
economic development agencies in the region through scheduled meetings at the
ADD offices.
Action #2: Promote the hiring of knowledgeable, professional staff to fill positions
relating to planning and economic development.
Action #3: Ensure regular education/training sessions are available and advised for
elected officials, department managers and community leaders that address
various issues involving economic development within the region.
Action #4: Strive to achieve consensus among the KRADD counties before taking
action on public issues.
GOAL #2: Make available a regional data clearinghouse to provide complete, consistent
information to recruitment prospects.
Action #1: Continue to work with local, county and state government agencies on
collecting and organizing information for each of the eight counties.
Action #2: Provide access to all regional GIS and document files on the KRADD
website.
GOAL #3: To create opportunities for KRADD counties to partner in economic
development deals.
Action #1: Work with each county to create a needs and opportunities list relating
to their specific economic development goals and objectives.
Action #2: hosting Economic Development collaboration meetings between
bordering counties.
2. INFRASTRUCTURE; BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC
GROWTH: Providing adequate infrastructure for the entire KRADD region facilitates the
opportunity to expand and enhance target marketing efforts.
GOAL #1: To provide reliable, efficient and accessible infrastructure and public services
to accommodate new development.
Action #1: Encourage city/county capital improvement programs to coordinate
public investment in infrastructure with economic development priorities.
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Action #2: Encourage water/sewer system regionalization and promote cluster
development to minimize infrastructure costs and ensure quality, sustainable
growth.
GOAL #2: To expand and upgrade water and wastewater facilities into the more rural
areas of the region through partnerships with private and public utilities.
Action #1: Increase the availability of affordable water and sewer service
throughout the region, pursuing state and Federal grants and low-interest loans to
expedite implementation of existing water/sewer facility plans.
Action #2: Identify potential short-term growth areas within the region to prioritize
infrastructure investment.
2. TRANSPORTATION; IMPROVE THE CONNECTIVITY OF THE KRADD REGION:
Continued improvement of all transportation systems will open opportunities within the
region.
GOAL #1: To improve road access within the region, particularly into the more rural areas
of the region, opening economic development opportunities outside the county seat
areas.
Action #1: Plan and construct transportation facility improvements in accordance
with strategies to facilitate economic growth.
Action #2: Promote road projects that improve access to the interstate system in
the more rural areas of the region.
Action #3: Investigate the best locations to create/improve connectivity between
the various interstates through the more rural counties.
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3. ECONOMY; PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND EXPANSION: Maintaining a
strong, healthy industry base will foster internal industry growth while projecting a probusiness image to prospective companies.
GOAL #1: To enhance the region's economic base and general prosperity by
encouraging existing businesses to expand their operations and employment.
Action #1: Implement business retention and expansion program, providing
technical and administrative assistance in navigating through regulatory issues and
utilizing existing incentive programs.
Action #2: Work with local, county and state agencies to develop innovative
solutions to growth and expansion needs of local businesses.
Action #3: Encourage community leaders to become better educated in economic
development issues by attending economic development seminars sponsored by
economic development agencies and organizations.
GOAL #2: To attract economic development that will enhance the growth and economy of
the KRADD region and improve the quality of life for its citizens.
Action #1: Expand and coordinate local industrial recruiting efforts with the Cabinet
for Economic Development.
Action #2: Coordinate the development of small- to medium- sized, publicly owned
industrial parks in strategic locations throughout the region, encouraging joint cost
and revenue sharing between various counties.
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Action #3: Assist in infrastructure improvements, when necessary, to facilitate
development in targeted growth areas.
4. QUALITY OF LIFE; ENHANCE THE KRADD REGION’S LIVABILITY THROUGH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Making the region a great place to live is as important
as making it a great place to do business to be successful in business retention and
expansion.
GOAL #1: To protect, preserve and enhance the natural resources and physical
environment of the region.
Action #1: Promote the wisest and best use of the region's agricultural, mineral,
forest and water resources, protecting those resources from the negative
externalities of development.
Action #2: Provide technical and professional expertise to KRADD members to
ensure compliance with all state and Federal environmental guidelines.
Action #3: Promote the use of recognized best management practices (BMPs) to
reduce water pollution from agricultural, industrial and residential development
activities.
Action #4: Work together as a region in expanding parks and public space that
crosses county lines.
GOAL #2: To ensure that quality, affordable health care services and facilities are
accessible to all citizens in the KRADD region.
Action #1: Recruit medical practitioners to establish practices in underserved rural
areas.
Action #2: Encourage area hospitals to construct urgent care centers in areas
distant from full-service hospitals.
Action #3: Encourage private development of long-term nursing facilities and
assisted living facilities.
Action #4: Assist health districts to locate and obtain funds to expand services.
GOAL #3: To provide a comprehensive, coordinated system of services to enable the
elderly to maintain active, independent lives.
Action #1: Encourage private sector development of affordable long-term care
facilities for the elderly residents of the region.
Action #2: Expand supportive services for the elderly such as home delivered
meals, homemaker, personal care, transportation and other services.
Action #3: Construct additional senior citizen facilities in close proximity to needed
services.
Action #4: Promote preventative health care programs and expand home-based
health care services.
5: HOUSING; PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Focused efforts to provide
quality, affordably priced housing closer to regional employment centers will attract more
laborers while improving the image of the entire region.
GOAL #1: To provide all area citizens access to safe affordable housing and eliminate the
homeless population in the KRADD region.
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Action #1: Work with developers to provide affordable housing options as part of
larger residential developments, using state and Federal programs to provide
subsidies.
Action #2: Support the rehabilitation of aging and substandard housing units,
providing information to property owners on state and Federal programs that offer
financial assistance.
Action #3 Help secure increased funding for civic and charitable organizations
which provide housing facilities for the low-income and homeless.
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STRATEGIC PROJECTS
Based on the goals and strategies reported above, KRADD reviewed the major capital
improvement projects throughout the KRADD region. Projects have been ranked by
priority in the region by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Regional Transportation
Council and Regional Water Management Council using the following criteria:
1. Regional Impact – projects were reviewed based on their overall impact to the region.
2. Purpose and Need – projects were also considered based on whether they meet an
immediate need or deficiency. The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, the Kentucky
Transpiration Cabinet and KRADD all provided some form of prioritization based on
purpose and need.
3. Future Growth Potential – The committees also considered the potential impact for
future economic development efforts. In this case, projects that offered the greatest
short and long term growth potential in terms of new development received the
greatest priority.
The projects were subdivided into four project types: Wastewater Management, water
service, transportation improvement and economic development projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE PRIOIRTY RANKINGS
Wastewater Project Rankings
Rank
ADD
Planning
Unit
Primary
County
Applicant
City of Jackson
KRADD
--Breathitt
--Breathitt
Project Title
Wal-Mart Area
Sewer Project
Project Description
This project will collect sewer from future development.
Installation of approximately 2,150 LF of 6" force main and 2 100 GPM lift stations. The Jackson project will improve sewer
service and allow for development on the property adjacent to
the Kentucky River Medical Center. There are plans along the
corridor of restaurants and additional medical offices.
Sufficient capacity does not exist at this time to allow for the
development.
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Troublesome
Creek
Environmental
Authority
TEA - Breathitt
County WWTP
and Collection
Lines Phase I
Project will build a new 100,000 GPD wastewater treatment
plant and construct collection lines to the Lost Creek area.
Riverside Christian School and Marie-Roberts Caney
Elementary School will also be serviced.
Troublesome
Creek
Environmental
Authority
TEA - Ball Creek
Wastewater
Lines Phase II
TEA proposes to expand the sanitary collection system to
include Yellow Mountain Road located off of HWY 1098 and
also an area along KY 80 from SoftShell, KY at the intersection
of KY 1098/1087 and KY 80 to the Jamestown Village and the
Phoenix Place subdivisions at the Knott and Perry County line.
The collection line expansion will involve 245 potential
customers along KY 80 and the above mentioned
subdivisions. The Jamestown and Phoenix Place
developments are currently served by an out of compliance
dysfunctional extended air package plants and the Phoenix
Place Home Owners Association (PPHOA) has requested TEA
to develop their system to tie in to their collection system
(which will require improvements) and eliminate PPHOA’s
operation of the package plants. There are numerous
residents along KY 80 that can be served from the proposed
collection line which currently have straight pipe sanitary
discharge or failing/nonfunctioning septic systems. There are
also a couple of newly developed subdivisions along KY 80,
The Meadows (23 residents) and Hunter Forest (6 residents),
that can developed by their owners to tie in to the proposed
collection system if they so desire. The system will include
62,000 LF of 6" sewer force main with several lift stations
designed to accommodate a low pressure main line to
maximize residential grinder pump life cycle. The collection
line and sewer lift stations will be constructed within the KY Rt
80 DOT ROW corridor which has been previously
environmentally impacted with the construction of the road.
The proposed project estimate is $2.6M and there will be a
combination of grant funds utilized, Corp 531, CDBG, ARC
(possibly), and Single County Coal Severance. All sanitary
waste will be pumped to the Ball Cr WWTP which is being
operated by the Knott County Water & Sewer District
(KCWSD) and upon the completion of construction and startup operations, this project will be turned over to KCWSD for
operations as well.
Troublesome
Creek
Environmental
Authority
Talcum
Wastewater Line
Extension
Project will extend wastewater lines from the Ball Creek
WWTP to the Talcum area of Knott County. Approx. 190
residents will be serviced via 38,000 LF of 2" line and 56,000
LF of 6" line. The project will include a lift station.
KRADD
--Breathitt
--Breathitt
2
KRADD
--Knott
--Knott
1
2
KRADD
--Knott
--Knott
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KRADD--Knott--Knott
Troublesome
Creek
Environmental
Authority
Possum Trot
Wastewater Line
Extension
This project will extend wastewater lines from Highway 80 to
the Possum Trot area of Knott County. The project will provide
160 residents with access to wastewater service. The project
includes a lift station and 32,000 LF of 2" line and 28,500 LF of
6" line.
City of
Beattyville
West Beattyville
Sewer Pump
Station Project
City of
Beattyville
Beattyville Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Expansion
The project includes acquiring a parcel of property adjacent to
the existing City of Beattyville pump station at the intersection
of West Main and Arlington Avenue for the construction of a
new 600 GPM pump station. The new pump station, which will
serve as the main pump station for the City of Beattyville, will
replace a problematic, 540 GPM station which was originally
constructed in 1963.
Expansion of existing 0.3 MGD WWTP to 0.6 MGD. Work
includes construction of oxidation ditch process, two clarifiers,
aerobic digesters, mechanical dewatering system and building,
influent grit removal system, and associated ancillary
components.
City of
Beattyville
Beattyville
Highway 11
South Sewer
Line Extension
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Construct sewer extensions along HWY 11, south of
Beattyville and several other adjacent roads. Replace the
sewer lift station west of town on old KY 52, replace various
sewer manholes in town, address sediment issues in the
collection system and the WWTP and construct a maintenance
facility for cleaning and repairing grinder pumps. This project
will serve approximately 180 customers.
The sediment issues are from mud and rock and grit finding it’s
way into the sewer plant from broken manholes and inflow
problems. The City has been working on its own to identify
areas of inflow and they have been replacing sections of lines
and making repairs. However, when the original plant was
constructed, it did not include grit removal facilities, so some of
the sedimentation simply settles from the influent in the
oxidation ditch.
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The work at the plant would be to dewater the oxidation ditch
with pumps and remove the sedimentation. Replace steel
checkered plate on clarifier bridges with stainless steel, extend
walkways walking surface to the other half of bridges to
facilitate access for washdown, extend handrails, replace two
buried 12" return activate sludge valves and replace one
buried 8" influent valve.
On the manholes, one manhole is currently caving in and
therefore it will be eliminated and a new one will be added
back in its place. The other manholes will be re-worked
including resealing, re-grouting and replacing rounds.
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City of Hyden
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Hyden - Wooton
Sewer Plant
Project
Construction of sewer plant and collection lines to provide
sewer service in the Wooten area of Leslie County.
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City of Hyden
Hyden - Town
Rehab Phase III
The proposed action will consist of the construction of 8" DI
and PVC lines, 1.25" PVC force Main, 10 individual grinder
pump stations, and new pumps at the Dairy Queen Lift Station.
These items will be located in scattered areas within the City of
Hyden. Project proposes to replace wastewater lines and
extend new to unserved customers.
City of Hyden
Hyden Wastewater
Expansion
Phase II
Project will include approximately 3 miles of sewer force main
and 50 grinder pump stations. Project will include Mt. View
Heights and US 421.
City of Hyden
Hyden - Sanitary
Sewer
Extensions
Phase III
Phase III of the sewer extensions for the City of Hyden will
provide wastewater removal services to approximately 70
households that currently have failing septic systems and/or
straight pipes. Project will construct two lift stations and install
approximately 23,000 linear feet of 2" and 3" force main line.
Letcher County
Fiscal Court
Crafts Colley
Sanitary Sewer
Project - Phase 1
Phase I – Crafts Colley Sanitary Sewer Collection system
consists of the installation of force main sewer to
approximately 58 residential grinder pump stations, and
necessary appurtenances. This project will connect the Crafts
Colley portion of the project to the existing Walmart lift station
and the Dry Fork section of the project to the Parkway Inn lift
station. Treatment will occur at the Whitesburg WWTP.
City of
Whitesburg
Whitesburg Sandlick Area
Sewer
Extensions
Project will provide sewer service to 105 customers in the
sandlick area
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City of
Whitesburg
Whitesburg Mayking Area
Sewer
Extensions
Phase I
Sewer extensions in the Mayking and Sergent areas to 270
customers. Project will include a combination of gravity and
force main sewer lines along US119 and side roads from the
physical boundary of Whitesburg to just north of the Mayking
area. Three package treatment plants will be eliminated in this
phase.
City of
Whitesburg
Whitesburg Pert Creek Area
Sewer
Extensions
Sewer service extensions to about 50 customers in the pert
creek area.
City of Jenkins
Jenkins Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Improvements
Proposed project would rehabilitate the existing wastewater
treatment plant to more consistently meet existing discharge
limits as well as provide for expansion of the Gateway
Industrial Park.
City of Jenkins
Jenkins Dairy
Hollow Sewer
Extension
Project would provide sewer services to residents of Dairy
Hollow and other unserved areas within Jenkins. The project
will also alleviate sewage that now drains into Elkhorn Lake,
the raw water source for the City of Jenkins.
City of Jenkins
Jenkins - Joes
Branch Sewer
Line Extension
Project consists of approximately 6700 LF of 8" gravity sewer
in Joe's Branch near the City of Jenkins. Approximately 30
homes are in the project area.
City of Jenkins
Jenkins Various
Sewer
Extensions
Project
Several extensions around the City of Jenkins, including Joe's
Branch.
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City of
Booneville
Booneville I/I
Replacement
Project
Prepare SSES Study to determine source of I/I within the
existing sanitary Sewer System. Based on results of study
replace or reline approximately 6,120 LF of 8" sewer line and
37 manholes in downtown area, 1,160 LF of 8" sewer line and
7 manholes near Elementary School, and 1000 LF of 8" sewer
line and 5 manholes at Trailer Park on Fairground Road. This
project will be done in multiple contracts. At the present time
pipes have not been inspected and the last SSES report on
the sewer system was in 2002. Estimates have been based on
the former study in combination with visual observances of
flows during rain events and age of piping. Length of line is
based on project study area. Project will also install a meter at
the influent site of the plant per a recent NOV from DOW for
exceeding capacity and lack of meter on influent.
City of
Booneville
Booneville Pump
Station Rehab
City of
Booneville
Booneville
Sewage Pump
Replacements &
Repairs
This project will rehab eleven (11) sewer pump stations as
listed below:
PS#1 Hwy 30 at New Bridge - Replace pumps, oil line, check
valves and guide rail
PS#2 Grade School - Replace pumps and guide rail
PS#3 Old Hwy 11 - Replace pumps and upgrade control panel
PS#4 Hwy 28 Bridge - Replace pumps and increase storage
capacity
PS#5 Nursing Home - Replace pumps and guide rail
PS#6 Applegate - Replace pumps, valves and piping
PS#7 Buck Creek - Replace pumps and control panel
PS#8Library - Replace pumps
PS#9 Dump Hill - Replace Pumps
PS#10 Lerose - Replace pumps
PS#11 Sewer Planr - Replace pumps
Project will consist of the following:
1. Spencer Pump Station - Repair pumps and replace new
oiler hose.
2. Nursing Home Pump Station - Repair pumps.
3. Grade School Pump Station - Repair both pumps.
4. Applegate Pump Station - Purchase one new pump.
5. Buck Creek Pump Station - Purchase one new pump.
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This is a wastewater conveyance system maintenance project.
There are no new sewer extensions or connections provided.
There are no new pumping or treatment facilities provided.
There are no new customers connected.
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City of
Booneville
Booneville Hwy
1411 Sewer
Extension
This project will construct 1.26 miles of 8" gravity sewer lines
to serve 18 residents along Hwy 1411 who currently rely on
failing systems and straight pipes for their wastewater removal
needs.
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City of
Booneville
Booneville Chestnut Gap
Sewer Extension
Sewer extensions to the Chestnut Gap area.
City of
Booneville
Booneville Highway 11
Sewer
Extensions
Sewer line extension along Old Hwy 11, Hwy 11 and various
spur roads located north of the city of Booneville and located
between Hwy 11 and the South Fork of the Kentucky River.
The project would serve 120 new customers and include 8”
PVC gravity sewer, 4” PVC sewer laterals, 4” PVC force main,
and 2 sewer pump stations. The project will eliminate one
package sewer treatment plant.
Perry County
Sanitation
District
PCSD#1 Chavies
Wastewater
Collection
System - Phase
1
Installation of this approximately 11, 245 feet of sewer force
mains ranging in size from 1 1/2 inches to 6 inches would be
installed along KY 28 from Combs Branch RD to the Chavies
Elementary School and also serve the Noodle Creek area.
There are 11 residents in this area that would be served by
these lines and two small wastewater package plants that
would be taken out of service (Ron's (Deaton) Mobile Home
Park (MHP) and the Chavies Elementary School).
Perry County
Sanitation
District
PCSD#1 Chavies
Wastewater
Collection
System - Phase
2
Installation of this approximately 11, 585 feet of sewer force
mains ranging in size from 1 1/2 inches to 4 inches would be
installed along KY 28 from near Tipple Lane to approximately
1,400 feet beyond Jim Estep Way. There are 39 residents in
this area that would be served by these lines.
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The wastewater from this area would flow through the Chavies
existing collection system to the new PCSD's Wastewater
Treatment Plant (completed by the end of 2014) for treatment.
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City of Vicco
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Vicco
Wastewater
Treatment Plant
& Sewer
Collection
Project - Phase
III
The project will construct a new 0.225 MGD sequential batch
reactor (SBR) wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) on the
existing plant site. The project will include demolishing the
existing 0.10 MGD WWTP. The project will bring the WWTP in
compliance with the current agreed order with the Division of
Enforcement, case no. DOW-090370 & DOW-02448. The
project also includes construction of a low-water crossing for
all weather access to the plant.
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City of Hazard
Hazard Sanitary
Trunk
Rehabilitation
The project will focus on the main sewer line that runs through
downtown Hazard. The project is expected to install 12,600 LF
of 30" PVC/ductile pipe and replacement of 15 maholes. The
existing line is comprised of concrete and galvinized pipe and
is approximately 50 years old. Some parts of the line are
above ground and are exposed to the elements increasing the
deteoriation of the line. Other areas of the line directly cross
the watershed and are at risk for contamination of the
watershed.
Perry County
Sanitation
District
PCSD#1 Chavies
Wastewater
Collection
System - Phase
3
Installation of this approximately 16, 534 feet of sewer force
mains ranging in size from 1 1/2 inches to 4 inches would be
installed along Spencer Creek Rd, from KY 28 to the end,
Right Frk of Spencer Crk Rd., Viola Dr, Dewey Ln and Little
Clabe Dr. There are 39 residents in this area that would be
served by these lines.
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The wastewater from this area would flow through the KY 28
and the Chavies existing collection system to the new PCSD's
Wastewater Treatment Plant (completed by the end of 2014)
for treatment.
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Perry County
Sanitation
District
PCSD#1 Chavies
Wastewater
Collection
System - Phase
4
Installation of this approximately 10,380 feet of sewer force
mains ranging in size from 1 1/2 inches to 3 inches would be
installed along KY 28 and along Chavies-Dunraven Road.
There are 12 residents in this area that would be served by
these lines.The wastewater from this area would flow through
the KY 28 and the Chavies existing collection system to the
new PCSD's Wastewater Treatment Plant (completed by the
end of 2014) for treatment.
Troublesome
Creek
Environmental
Authority
Homeplace
Clinic
Wastewater Line
Extension
This project is considered phase 3 of the Talcum project. This
project will extend collector lines from Talcum in Knott County
to The Homeplace Clinic in Perry County. The project will
service 100 residents with 20,000 LF of 2" line and 26,500 LF
of 6" line.
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Troublesome
Creek
Environmental
Authority
TEA - Perry
County Sewer
Project Phase I
The first phase of this project will focus on the construction of a
100,000 GPD WWTP to be located near the Homeplace Clinic
along Troublesome Creek. Initial service will provide 215
customers with adequate wastewater removal. It will also
provide service to the Homeplace Clinic and Robinson
Elementary School. This project may be referenced in
SX21193050.
City of Campton
Campton Sewer
Rehab Project
The City of Campton has a sewer system comprising 57,438 ft,
(not including the new Sewer Improvement Project of 2014).
Over half of this system was installed in the 1960's with almost
40% of the pipe material being clay tile or vertified clay pipe
(VCP). This material is prone to cracking and breaking due to
its brittleness, thus allowing infiltration and inflow (I&I) into the
sewer system.
In Campton, all of the flow to the WWTP is pumped from a
main lift station to the plant. Therefore, if extraneous water is
getting into the pipes, that water has to also be pumped to the
plant. Not only does this increase pumping cost, but also uses
treatment capacity.
The City proposed to TV about 26,000 feet of sewer to
determine the best remedy for the system. Some of the
methods of rehab are dig and replace, spot repair, cut
protruding laterals, reconnect laterals and/or CIPP (cured in
place pipe/lining).
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Water Project Rankings
Planning
Unit
Ranking
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Planning
Unit
Primary
County
Applicant
Project Title
Breathitt County Water
District
Breathitt County Hwy 30
East and KY 542 Lambric
Waterline Extensions
Breathitt County Water
District
Breathitt - KY 315 And Hwy
28 Water Line Project
Breathitt County Water
District
Breathitt - Hwy 540E
Extensions (Frozen Area
Phase III)
Breathitt County Water
District
Breathitt - Hwy 2436 Airport
Road Water Line Extensions
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Project Description
Waterline extension starting near the
Rousseau Elementary School and
extending to the county line and includes
side roads.
****original profile****water line extension
starting just east of KY 15 on Hwy 30
East and running to the county line. This
multi-phase project will serve about 300
customers as well as Rousseau
Elementary School and Sugar Camp Golf
Course.
This project will include waterlines to
serve KY 315 and KY 28 also side roads.
A water storage tank will also be included.
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This project is for water line extensions
along Hwy 540 serving about 60
customers. There is potential for AML
funding. This project is Phase III of three
phases for the Frozen Area Water Line
Project; the other phases can be
referenced in WX21025012 and
WX21025009. Once the project is
completed it will provide a loop for service
which is expected to help maximize both
flow and pressure to this area. Residents
in the area currently rely on wells, cisterns
and other sources for their drinking water.
Studies have shown that high amounts of
iron are prevalent and salt water has
been detected in the area as well.
This project will construct a waterline to
the airport and weather station. The
project will include a combination of 6"
ductile iron and PVC pipe as well as a
25,000 gallon water storage tank and a
50 GPM pump station. The County is
considering future development of the
area to include fire protection.
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Breathitt County Water
District
Highland Road Water Line
Extensions
This project will construct new water lines
to the Highland Road area of Breathitt
County. The project is expected to
provide service to ten households.
Breathitt County Water
District
War Shoal Road Water Line
Extension
Breathitt County Water
District
Johnson Fork Water Line
Extension
This project will construct a water line to
the War Shoal Road Area of Breathitt
County. The project is expected to serve
approximately nine customers. One 20
GPM hydropneumatic pump station will
be constructed.
This project will provide a water line
extnesion to the Johnson Fork Area of
Breathitt County. The project will serve
approximately 17 customers.
Breathitt County Water
District
Stray Branch Water Line
Extension
Breathitt County Water
District
Puncheon Creek Water Line
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Breathitt County Water
District
BCWD Vehicle and
Equipment Purchases
The Water District intends to purchase a
Compact Track Loader and a new truck
for their entity. Funding is provided by HB
265.
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Breathitt County Water
District
Creekside Road Water Line
Extension
This project will provide service to 5
residents in the area. Project will include
the xonstruction of 4"PVC pipe to service
residents.
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Breathitt County Water
District
South Fork Elk View
Waterline
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This project will extend water lines to the
Stray Branch Area of Breathitt County.
The project is expected to serve
approximately 20 customers. The project
includes construction of a 50,000 Gallon
water storage tank.
Project will extend water lines to the
Puncheon Creek Area of Breathitt
County. The project will serve
approximately four customers.
Project will construct a waterline to the
Elk Viewing area located on HWY 1098
South Fork). The area is currently being
developed for ATV Trail rides and camping
and possible houses. The project will
construct a 6" line to the area and will
nclude 1 customer meter, a 40,000 gallon
water tank, a 20,000 gallon water tank and
a pump station.
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Breathitt County Water
District
Hunting Creek Waterline
Project
Project will service the Hunting Creek
Area. Projects includes 2" and 4" PVC
Pipe, 35 customer meters and a pump
station.
City of Jackson
Jackson - Hospital Water
Tank Project
City of Jackson
Jackson HWY 15 Water
Improvement Project
Breathitt County Water
District
Robinson Fork And Fire Trail
Road Water Line Extension
This project will construct a 500,000
gallon tank located near the existing tank
that is no longer in service. The tank will
serve one hospital, one nursing home,
one manufacturing company, two schools
and approximately 170 homes. Project
will include approximately 2500 linear feet
of new line.
This project will create a higher water
pressure zone to serve the underserved
area around Wal-Mart. Installation of
approximately 12,449LF of 6" and 8" PVC
water line, a duplex station with telemetry
and a hydropneumatic pump station with
telemetry. Project will improve water
quality in the existing Picnic Hill Water
Storage Tank. The Jackson project will
improve service and allow for
development on the property adjacent to
the Kentucky River Medical Center.
There are plans along the corridor of
restaurants and additional medical
offices. Potential for 4 new customers and
85 customers will receive improved
service.
Project would extend approximately
12,500 LF of 6", 4" and 2" PVC line to 22
houesholds in the area. The project would
also construct one pump station.
Breathitt County Water
District
Breathitt And Perry County
Waterline Interconnection
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This project will include water lines to
serve KY 315 and KY 28 from Turner's
Creek South to Perry County. It will also
provide a connection to the Buckhorn
water system to provide a reliable
supplemental supply into Perry County.
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Breathitt County Water
District
War Creek Road Water Line
Extension
Project will extend water line along War
Creek Road and Cemetary Road serving
approximately 18 new customers.
Knott County Fiscal
Court
Logan Gap Master Meter
Replacement Project
City of Beattyville
Beattyville - Bear Track
Waterline Replacement
Hyden-Leslie County
Water District
Phase IV Water System
Improvements
This project will replace the existing
master meter at Logan Gap (HWY 1410)
that serves as the interconnection point
for Knott County Water & Sewer District
and the Letcher County Water & Sewer
District. The existing meter is dated and
needs to be upgraded to the newest
technology.
This project would replace an existing
waterline that over time has been broken
multiple times and is causing the City and
residents to incur a potential health risk.
the project is estimated to replace the
existing line with 10,423 linear feet of 6"
line.
Project will provide new service to
approximately 50 unserved customers
with approximately 10 miles of waterline.
Project will also include a 50,000 gallon
water tank and a booster station with
telemetry.
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Hyden-Leslie County
Water District
Phase V Water System
Improvements
Hyden-Leslie County
Water District
Phase VI Water System
Improvements
*profile was approved 9-14-11 contingent
on full profile details being submitted by
engineer.
Project will replace three existing water
booster stations. The booster pumps are
the Hurricane PS, Essie PS and Spur PS.
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Project will eliminate approximately 5
miles of existing asbestos cement water
line and replace with 6" PVC.
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Hyden-Leslie County
Water District
Phase III Water System
Improvements
Project will include the rehabilitation of the
existing dam structure of the raw water
source located on the Middlefork of the
Kentucky River. Project also includes
installation of VFD's at the plant as well
as steps. New pump station at Wolfe
Creek and Hurricane. Replacing pump
stations at Essie, Wilder, Honeysuckle
Lane and Glady Branch. Installation of a
waterline at Phillips Fork, Yeaddiss and
Sams Branch. A new water booster at
Nebraska Lane and Middlefork. Budget
includes loan refinancing in the amount of
$2,400,000 and interest during
construction in the amount of $30,000.
Hyden-Leslie County
Water District
Hyden/Leslie Water System
Improvements Phase II
Letcher County Water &
Sewer District
Letcher - Kings
Creek/Oscaloosa
The proposed project will include 10 miles
upgraded waterline located on KY 80 and
US 421 with two pump station upgrades.
It will also include approximately 15 miles
of new water lines and serve
approximately 100 customers located on
various country roads.
Water line extensions to 250 customers
along Hwy 160 in the Kings Creek and
Oscaloosa areas. Will require
development of a source. Carr Creek lake
appears to be the only realistic possibility.
City of Jenkins
Fleming-Neon Waterline
Interconnection
Installation of waterlines and
appurtenances to connect the City of
Jenkins and the City of Fleming-Neon's
water distribution systems.
Letcher County Water &
Sewer District
Letcher - Hwy 510/Gordon
Water Line Extensions
Water line extensions in the extreme
southwestern portion of the county along
Hwy 510. Also Hwy 160 and Hwy 463 in
the Gordon area. Project would serve
about 366 customers.
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Letcher County Water &
Sewer District
Cumberland River Water
Line Extension
Letcher County Water &
Sewer District
Letcher - Cumberland River
Water Line Extension Project
- Ph. II
Letcher County Water &
Sewer District
Letcher - Cumberland River
Water Line Extension Phase
III
Letcher County Water &
Sewer District
Hazard-Letcher County
Water Interconnection
Project
Letcher County Water &
Sewer District
Bull Creek/Elk Creek
(Carcassonne area) Phase I
Water Improvements Project
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Project will construct a water line
extension from the City of Cumberland's
existing line in Harlan County along Hwy
119 into Letcher County. Water service
will be provided to approximately 170
customers. The project will also construct
a 100,000 gallon water storage tank as
well construct 30,100 linear feet of 6" line,
2,600 linear feet of 4" line and 500 linear
feet of 3" line. The Letcher County Water
and Sewer District will own the lines and
purchase treated water from the City of
Cumberland.
Phase II of this project will construct a
50,000 gallon water storage tanka s well
as 40,800 linear feet of 6" line and 5,900
linear feet of 4" line. The project will cover
the following areas: US119, Barlow
Branch, Jenkins Branch, Horsehoe
Branch and portions of Eolia.
This phase of the project will construct a
25,000 gallon water storage tank as well
as 31,800 linear feet of 6" line, 6,600
linear feet of 4" line, and 2,000 linear feet
of 3" line. It is expected to service 101
households.
The project will connect the City of
Hazard and the Letcher County Water
and Sewer District (LCWSD) water
systems at Red Star. This will provide a
source of potable water for both the
Hazard and LCWSD systems during
times of emergency. The system would
be designed to move approximately
100,000 gallons of water per day between
the two systems. The project will also
upgrade 1,900 touch read water meters to
radio read meters. In addition to
upgrading the meters for customers 665
existing customers will receive improved
service.
The project will extend water lines to the
Bull Creek/Elk Creek area (Carcassonne
area) northeast of the City of Blackey.
There are approximately 38 potential
customers who will be served in this area
that do not currently have a reliable and
safe source of drinking water.
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City of Fleming-Neon
Water Treatment Plant
Upgrade Project
Letcher County Fiscal
Court
Pine Mountain Water Study
City of Jenkins
Jenkins -Water Tank
Rehabilitation
City of Jenkins
Jenkins - Fishpond Lake
Raw Water Project
City of Jenkins
Jenkins - Water Plant
Improvements
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Project will do an upgrade to the existing
plant at McRoberts. Project to include
replacement of water process equipment,
chemical feed system, electrical supply
and system, backup generator, lagoon,
building roof and windows, and raw water
supply. All equipment is extremely rusty
with many patches. New electrical
equipment will include energy efficient
controls. At present time, the current
water supply is high in iron content; this
project will work to reduce the iron at the
source by modifying the current well,
drilling a new well or by locating an
alternative source of water. The project
will not affect the plant capacity.
The project involves conducting a study
on the water supply availability in the Pine
Mountain region of Letcher County to
determine if there is a viable water supply
available to provide a reliable, constant
water source for the residents in the City
of Jenkins and possibly Letcher County
and surrounding counties. The study
involves 3 phases. The first phase
involves examining historic geological
records and studies. After this
information is complied, interviews will be
made with professionals with specific
knowledge of this region. And based on
the results, in the final phase an
exploratory well will be drilled to
determine if fresh water can be located in
this mountain, including flow test to
determine the viability of serving the City
of Jenkins and surrounding areas.
This project would rehabilitate the existing
Jenkins water tank and replace the
Dunham water tank for the purpose of
adding storage and better service to
existing customers.
This project will construct a raw water
intake, pump station and pipe from
Fishpond Lake to the existing water
treatment plant to provide an additional
source of water capable of yielding
600,000 gallons additional per day. The
project includes approximately 18,000
linear feet of 12" PVC.
Project would rehabilitate the existing
water treatment plant in order to more
adequately serve the existing customers
as well as provide for future expansions,
particularly at the Gateway Industrial
Park.
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City of Whitesburg
Whitesburg - Water Storage
Tank Rehabilitation
City of Whitesburg
Whitesburg - Water
Treatment Plant Expansion
City of Booneville
Booneville Water Treatment
Plant
City of Booneville
Booneville Water Line
Extensions - 2010
KRADD
--Letcher
--Letcher
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KRADD
--Letcher
--Letcher
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KRADD
--Owsley
--Owsley
This project will clean and repaint the six
existing storage tanks in the water
system. This will ensure that the tanks are
in an adequate and safe condition to
continue serving the customers of the
utility. Of the 6 tanks 5 will be fully blasted
and repainted inside and out while the
newest tank will only receive spot blasting
and recoated on the inside and spot
repaired on the outside.
This WTP is a conventional 0.85 Million
gallon per day plant with a surface supply
(low level dam) from the North Fork of the
Ky River in Whitesburg. Expansion would
consist of adding new mechanical
equipment to existing rapid mix and
flocculation basins. Project will also add
tube settlers to the sedimentation basins,
changing the filter media and installing
new filters to increase filter capacity.
There will also be the addition of an
above ground water storage tank and
improvements at intake site. All
necessary appurtenances and equipment
to comply with drinking water treatment
and disinfection requirements. Project will
include replacement of existing
undersized backwash lagoons with
sludge thickening and dewatering
equipment. Finally, project will involve
development of a secondary raw water
source from the groundwater aquifer.
Design and construct a new 1 MGD water
treatment plant to serve the City of
Booneville and their customers outside
the City in Owsley County, Kentucky.
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KRADD--Owsley--Owsley
4
Replace 10,040 LF of 4" PVC, install
13,760 LF of 3" PVC and install 1,560 LF
of 2" PVC. All lines need upgrading to
serve the areas and serve previously
unserved areas. There will be 5 new
customers and 5 existing customers that
will benefit from the upgraded lines.
These waterlines will serve the left fork of
Cow Creek, Burger Branch Road,
Marcum Ridge, Murphy Road and Big
Springs Road.
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City of Booneville
Booneville Pump Repairs
KRADD
--Owsley
--Owsley
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Project will consist of the following:
1. Water Treatment Plant - Replacement
of one raw water pump, servicing of raw
water pumps, furnish and install two new
motors for flash mix, and replace cooling
fan for the VFD for the raw water pumps.
2. River Crossing - Provide materials to
connect to river crossing.
This is a treatment facility maintenance
and transmission materials purchase
project. There are no new water line
extensions or connections provided.
There are no new pumping or treatment
facilities provided. There are no new
customers connected. New pipe
installation is to be installed under
separate funding and permitting.
Replace all exisitng meters with radio
read meters, including laptop and
necessary software.
City of Booneville
Booneville Radio Read
Meter Project
City of Booneville
Booneville Water Treatment
Plant Improvements
City of Booneville
Booneville Pump Station
Upgrade
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KRADD
--Owsley
--Owsley
City of Booneville
Booneville Highway
11/Wolfe Creek Loop
Construction of water line to connect Hwy
11 South and Wolfe Creek water lines to
provide water from different tank sites.
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KRADD
--Owsley
--Owsley
Perry County Fiscal
Court
Fort Branch Water Line
Extension Project
This project will provide water service to
the residents of the Fort Branch area.
Residents are currently experiencing
severe issues with their water quality and
need a reliable, safe and clean source of
water. The project will install 2", 4" and 6"
line to the area. The project will provide
water service to approximately 51
residents. The project also includes the
construction of two 60GPM booster
stations and one 12,000 gallon water
tank.
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KRADD
--Owsley
--Owsley
KRADD
--Owsley
--Owsley
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KRADD
--Perry
--Perry
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Construction of additional clearwell,
enclose clarifier, filters and floculator,
security system, flash mix, replace carbon
feeder, replace turbidity meters at
clearwell. Replace backwash basin and
make needed changes in controls and a
back-up power supply.
Upgrade Chestnut Gap and Old Hwy 11
pump stations with new pumps, controls,
piping and misc. equipment.
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KRADD
--Perry
--Perry
Perry County Fiscal
Court
Pomp Hollow Waterline
Extension
City of Campton
Campton Tank Replacement
Project
City of Campton
Trace Fork Waterline Project
City of Campton
Campton South Valeria
Water Extension Project
City of Campton
City of Campton - Barker
Branch - Water Extensions
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KRADD
--Wolfe
--Wolfe
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KRADD--Wolfe--Wolfe
2
KRADD
--Wolfe
--Wolfe
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4
KRADD
--Wolfe
--Wolfe
Project will construct water line to the
Pomp Hollow area of Perry County.
Project includes service lines, 2" and 3"
line, a pressure station and will service 7
households. Once complete, lines and
appurtenances will be turned over to the
City of Hazard for operation.
This project will replace the existing Pine
Ridge Water Tank with a new 200,000
gallon Elevated Water Tank to increase
storage capacity to prevent residential
water loss during events at Cliff View
Resort and other areas nearby. The
project will also construct one new pump
station to service the Pine Ridge tank and
will replace an existing pump station
located near Plummer Street. The project
also includes a small amount of water line
replacement.
Project will connect a new 4" waterline
into an existing 6" waterline at the
intersection of KY 191 and Trace Fork
Road. This will be a new waterline to
serve approximately 6 homes which
currently do not have access to a public
water system. The City of Campton has
an existing 6" waterline along KY 191 with
over 100 PSI. This existing pressure
could provide service to most of the
homes along Trace Fork Road.
Project includes water line along a portion
of Hwy 746, Sandfield Road, and Big
Branch Road. Also includes a 100,000
gallon ground storage tank. Will provide
service to 39 new customers. The city will
purchase water from Frenchburg to
provide service.
The project will extend water service up
Barker Branch in Powell County. The
project will service approximately 10
houses on Barker Branch.
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Transportation Projects Priority Ranking
ROUTE
REGIONAL
RANK
2015
BMP
EMP
Construct a new interchange off of the Hal Rogers
Parkway at Briar Fork Circle Rd. (CR 1300).
54.900
55.600
15,000,000
1
Reconstruct intersection with KY 15 at Isom.
13.397
14.257
2,200,000
2
KY 160
Improve safety and substandard geometrics with a new
facility that meets current standards and better serves the
motorist from KY 899 to KY 3391.
8.198
9.420
27,700,000
3
KY 205
Minor widening along KY 205 from .168 miles North of KY
1812 to .265 miles South of Peggs Fork Rd.
7.804
9.954
9,995,000
4
US 421
Relocate from South of Hoskinston to near the Leslie High
and Middle Schools. Eliminate inadequate curvature
design for current traffic conditions and address a major
slope failure site at Stinnett Mountain near mp 15.7.
13.600
20.000
88,900,000
5
KY 11
Minor widening from 0.3 miles North of KY 587 to 0.3 miles
North of KY 3150 (West Ridge Rd.)in Beattyville.
1.900
3.000
8,610,000
6
KY 715
Reconstruction of KY 715 from KY 11 to KY 15.
0.000
5.765
31,000,000
7
KY 11
Reconstruction of one mile of KY 11 beginning at the Clay
County line.
0.000
1.000
15,825,000
8
KY 451
Reconstruct KY 451 from KY 15 to 0.057 miles South of
Gregory Branch Rd in Christopher.
0.000
1.019
4,600,000
9
KY 15
Major widening along KY 15 from Jackson Village
Shopping Center to new KY 15.
15.600
17.900
24,000,000
10
4.588
7.195
29,700,000
11
27.256
27.607
2,700,000
12
0.000
8.900
172,500,000
13
HR PKWY
KY 7
DESCRIPTION
COST
ESTIMATE
US 421
Correct poor pavement, substandard curves, and
inadequate lanes and shoulders in order to improve
connectibility, mobility, and safety on US 421 from Trace
Branch/Warbranch Road to Mozelle.
US 119
Provide a new connector on US 119 in Jenkins to the
Gateway Industrial Park
KY 15
Relocation south of Carr Fork Lake from Letcher County
line to Red Oak Branch near Carr Fork Lake.Improve
access connectibilty, mobility, and safety; decrease
congestion. Improve KY 15 adequacy conditions to better
accommodate the type traffic it carries.
KY 30
Reconstruction of KY 30 from 0.028 miles West of Smokey
Ln. to Breathitt County line. See KY 30 Planning Study
September 2014 Alternate 1A
16.000
19.599
13,400,000
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KY 52
Reconstruction of KY 52 from 0.202 miles West of KY 498
to 0.093 miles East of Old KY HWY 52/Carlisle Ave.
7.100
12.350
32,167,000
15
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KY 30
Reconstruct KY 191 from the Mountain Parkway
Exit/Underpass to KY 3356.
Improve safety and substandard geometrics for KY 30 in
Breathitt County across Shoulderblade Hill. To improve
roadway geometrics to enhance safety and local mobility
between Jackson and Booneville and regional
connectivity.
KY 15
Reconstruct intersection with KY 3401 and add turn lane
for Parkway Inn Motel access.
3.621
4.018
2,100,000
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KY 15
Reduce the number of right angle, rear end and side swipe
collisions while maintaining or improving traffic flow on KY
15 at the intersection of KY 160 near Carr Fork Lake.
3.800
4.100
2,270,000
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KY 1088
Reconstruct curve from East of Hurt Cemetery to West of
Hurt Branch Road on KY 1088 (Lotts Creek Road).
0.400
0.730
2,300,000
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KY 30
Reconstruction of KY 30 from KY 11 to 0.028 miles West
of Smokey Ln. See KY 30 Planning Study September
2014 Alternate 1A
11.127
16.000
18,000,000
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US 421
Reconstruct US 421 from the Leslie/Harlan County Line to
MP 2.00.
0.000
2.000
51,590,000
22
KY 52
Curve revision on KY 52 at Horseshoe Bend ending 0.297
miles West of Hawes Rd.
19.000
19.300
4,555,000
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KY 191
Reconstruction of KY 191 & KY 1812 intersection
4.765
4.965
780,000
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KY 30
Reconstruction of KY 30 from 1.044 miles East of KY 2469
to Town Hill Rd. See KY 30 Planning Study September
2014 Alternate 3 C
7.000
12.732
48,000,000
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KY 1087
Curve revision 3.654 miles east of intersection of KY 3209
& KY 1087.
5.050
5.250
1,200,000
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KY 931
Curve revisions at three locations between Eagle Road
and Cookville Road.
14.500
16.000
3,900,000
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KY 699
Realign existing curve ending 0.060 miles West of KY
3427 and replace bridge over Cutshin Creek
(0066B00033N SR=61.0).
1.900
2.000
1,645,495
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KY 80
Reconstruct curve on KY 80 from 0.135 miles West of
Mordust Run to 0.179 miles West of Fieldsville Ln Conn. in
Avawam.
2.700
3.100
1,905,000
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KY 708
Replace bridge over Moores Fork and realign roadway.
0.300
0.500
1,400,000
30
0.000
2.464
14,000,000
31
6.854
10.317
15,997,000
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KY 191
KY 498
KY 191
Reconstruction of KY 498 from the intersection of KY 52 to
the intersection of KY 11.
Reconstruct KY 191 from KY 3356 to KY 203 in Hazel
Green.
3.036
6.854
18,275,000
16
7.511
8.906
2,000,000
17
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KY 1278
Reconstruction on KY 1278 due to continuous reoccurring
maintenance issues.
1.800
2.200
1,450,000
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KY 899
Provide a better transition at this curve, from the new
section to the old section at the bottom of the hill at Short
Branch near Pippa Passes.
3.700
4.200
5,340,000
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KY 11
Reconstruction of KY 11 from Industrial Park Rd. to KY 30
in Booneville.
10.253
12.114
8,100,000
35
KY 52
Reconstruct KY 52 from the Estill County Line to 0.012
miles East of Crystal Creek Ln.
0.000
3.100
13,905,000
36
US 421
Reconstruct US 421 from Rockhouse to the Leslie/Clay
County Line.
26.000
35.300
63,631,500
37
KY 699
Correct continuous maintenance issues at railroad tunnel
in Leatherwood.
3.700
3.800
2,195,000
38
Provide a new connector at MP 12.672 on KY 805 in
Jenkins to US 23.
0.000
2.030
17,351,000
39
Reconstruction of KY 191 & KY 1010 intersection
9.604
9.804
195,000
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NEW
KY 191
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EVALUATION / PERFORMANCE
MEASURES
During the coming year, under the oversight of the Board of Directors and Staff
assistance, each committee of the KRADD Board of Directors will be responsible for
implementation of the various development strategies. The committees will continue to
function to ensure that implementation takes place. Periodic reports will be made to the
Kentucky River ADD Board of Directors, the Comprehensive Economic Development
Strategy Committee, other appropriate groups and individuals directly involved with the
various strategies of projects. Work will continue with various community groups to
implement specific strategies at the community level.
The following projects reflect progress on the goals and objectives of the Kentucky River
Area Development District region in the past year:
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City of Jackson - Lift Station Rehab Project - Total Project Cost of $1,200,000.
Project will rehab 13 lift stations throughout the city, three of which are in direct
flow of the water intake. Currently under construction.
City of Jackson - Wal-Mart Area Sewer Project – Total Project Cost of $510,000.
Project will collect sewer from future development. Currently seeking funding.
Breathitt County Water District - South Fork, Canoe and Houston Water Line
Extensions Project - Total Project Cost of $4,233,000. Project will extend water
lines to the South Fork area, Canoe area, Houston area, Cecil Clair property, and
will rehab two pump stations. Project is substantially complete.
Breathitt County Water District - KY 205 Water Line Extensions – Total Project
Cost $186,435. Project will extend service to 15 households in the area. Project is
expected to bid in November 2014.
Breathitt County Water District – Roark Branch Water Line Extensions – Total
Project Cost $107,203. Project will extend service to 10 households in the area.
Project is expected to bid in November 2014.
Breathitt County Water District – Bethany Road Water Line Extension – Total
Project Cost $200,000. Project extended water service to 15 households. Project is
substantially complete.
Breathitt County Water District – KY 1110/KY 28 Water Line Interconnection –
Total Project Cost $930,000. Project will provide a permanent interconnection
between the Water District and the Village of Buckhorn. Project will also improve
service to 50 households in the area. Project is substantially complete.
Troublesome Creek Environmental Authority - Ball Creek/Hindman Sanitary Sewer
Evaluation Study - Total Project Cost of $150,000. A study to evaluate the potential
of reducing partial flow of the Hindman System and rerouting it to the new Ball
Creek Plant. Project is completed.
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Troublesome Creek Environmental Authority – Ball Creek WWTP Improvements
Project – Total Project Cost $26,402. Project intends to improve the functionality of
the plant. Substantially complete.
Troublesome Creek Environmental Authority- Ball Creek Wastewater Lines Phase
II – Total Project Cost $2,684,850. Project will extend sewer collector lines to the
Jamestown Mobile Home Park and Phoenix Place Development. Project is
partially funded.
Knott County Water & Sewer District - Pippa Passes WWTP Improvements Project
– Total Project Cost $27,023. Project will make improvements to the plant.
Substantially complete.
Knott County Water & Sewer District – Vance Mountain RD Service Line Project –
Total Project Cost $15,352. Project will construct a service line to 4 households.
Project is substantially complete.
Knott County Water & Sewer District – Logan Gap Master Meter Replacement
Project – Total Project Cost $5,874. Project will replace the existing master meter
that services the interconnection to Letcher County Water & Sewer District. Project
should begin construction soon.
City of Jenkins - Water Line Improvement Project Phase II and Cane & McPeaks
Branch - Total Project Cost of $2,400,469. Project has completed McPeaks and
Cane Branch. Remainder of project will replace waterlines along HWY 805 and
adjacent streets. Project has been reduced due to current funding limitations. It is
expected to bid soon.
City of Jenkins – Water Line Improvements Project Phase IV – Total Project Cost
$2,400,000. Project will replace water lines on HWY 805 and adjacent roads in
areas that have not yet been rehabbed. It will also rehab lines in the Marshall
Branch Area. Project is expected to bid soon.
City of Jenkins - Sewer Main Rehab Phase III - Total Project of $1,585,000.
Replacement of lines along HWY 805. This project is currently under construction.
Perry County Fiscal Court - Perry County Regional Water Study - Total Project
Cost of $30,000. Feasibility study to look at two options---A plant at Buckhorn
Lake and the ability of Carr Creek Plant to service Perry County. Currently
underway.
Perry County Fiscal Court - North Perry Water Project Phase II - Total Project Cost
of $280,000. Project will provide water service to residents located in Stable Fork
(8 households), Ladder Branch (19 households) and Pump (AKA Pomp) Hollow (6
households). Projects are constructed.
Perry County Fiscal Court - South Perry Water Project Phase IV - Total Project
Cost of $337,321. Project will provide water service to Right Fork of Beehive (12
households); Owens Branch (10 households); Primrose Lane (6 households);
Beetree Fork (6 households) and Lauren Lane (4 households). Projects are
constructed.
Perry County Fiscal Court – Fort Branch Water Line Extension Project – Total
Project Cost $977,829. Project will provide water service to 51 households in the
area. Project is partially funded and is currently seeking remainder of funds.
Perry County Fiscal Court – Lewis Hollow Water Line Extension – Total Project
Cost $210,135. Project will construct water lines to service 12 households. Project
is under construction.
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Perry County Fiscal Court – Pomp Hollow Water Line Extension – Total Project
Cost $152,493. Project will provide water service to 7 households. Project is
expected to bid soon.
Village of Buckhorn – Route 28 Waterline Extension – Total Project Cost
$110,793. Project is phase 1 of 2 that will simultaneously be constructed in the
area. This phase will re-route the water line that currently runs along the lake to
improve service to residents. Project is expected to bid soon.
City of Vicco Water Bill Project - Total project Cost of $150,000. Project will repay
old water debt owed by the City. Project will also repair several fire hydrants to
reduce water loss.
Breathitt County Water District Breathitt and Perry County Waterline
Interconnection- Total Project Cost of $1,220,000. This project will include water
lines to serve KY 315 and KY 28 from Turner's Creek South to Perry County. It will
also provide a connection to the Buckhorn water system to provide a reliable
supplemental supply into Perry County.
City of Vicco Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase III - Estimated Project Cost of
$2,036,800. Will construct a new WWTP to replace the existing plant, demolish the
existing plant and construct a low-water crossing to allow all weather access to the
plant.
City of Vicco Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase II - Estimated Project Cost of
$200,000. Will allow for rehabilitation of the existing WWTP to get in compliance
with the Agreed Order. The project involves rehabilitation work on the existing
plant to get in compliance with the current Agreed Order with Division of
Enforcement and avoid further Notice of Violations. The project will replace the
rusted away aeration system, repair holes in the register, replace the severely
rusted/deteriorated cat walk (currently unusable), replace some of the valves in the
plant, and add a chlorination chamber and a de-chlorination chamber.
City of Hazard Darfork Sanitary Sewer Project (for new East Perry Elementary
School)-Estimated Project Cost of $480,095. Will extend sewer lines to service the
new East Perry Elementary School and allow for future development of the 100+
acre site surrounding the new school site. The project will service approximately 7
households on Darfork Hollow Road.
Perry County Fiscal Court Regional GPS of Manholes, Valves and Hydrants
Project- Estimated Project Cost of $137,200. The project involves 3 phases. The
first phase involves collecting GPS coordinates and other attributes on manholes,
main line water valves and fire hydrants for systems throughout the KRADD
region. In the second phase the collected data will be uploaded into ArcMap
system and shape files will be created. The final phase of the project involves
sharing the data the systems and training them on how to use the software.
Letcher County Fiscal Court Pine Mountain Water Supply Feasibility StudyEstimated Project Cost of $125,000. The project involves 3 phases. The first
phase involves examining historic geological records and studies. The second
phase involves interviewing professionals with specific knowledge of the region.
And based on the results, in the final phase an exploratory well will be drilled to
determine if fresh water can be located in Pine Mountain, including flow test to
determine the viability of serving the City of Jenkins and surrounding areas.
City of Hyden Park Equipment Project- Estimated Project Cost of $49,280.
The project will add 7 pieces of playground equipment to the City of Hyden Park.
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City of Vicco Park Equipment Project - The Project will allow for the purchase of
property in downtown Vicco for development of a City Park. The project will allow
for the purchase of playground equipment.
City of Hyden Community Wellness Center Project- Estimated Project Cost of
$6,000,000.
Campton Trail Project (RTG $51,500; Local $51,500)
Campton Water Line Project (HB1 $100,000)
Thornton Water Line project Letcher Co. (LGEDF/KIA $1,800,000)
Millstone Waterlines project Letcher Co. (KIA $750,000)
Campton Sewer Line Project (CDBG $1,000,000; ARC $525,000; US Corps of
Engineers Sect. 531 $275,000; KIA Loan $1,400,000)
Pippa Passes Caney Creek Sewer Rehab Project (US Corps of Engineers Sect.
531 grant $250,000; USDA RD grant $100,000)
Wolfe/Morgan Agriculture Industrial park project (program income $250,000)
HWY 160/Premium Phase II (ARC $500,000; KIA HB1 $344,000)
Letcher County Deane project (AML $1,000,000, LGEDF line item $150,000)
Letcher County Pert Pine Cram Creek Waterline (LGEDF line item $500,000, AML
$2,000,000)
Carr Creek Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project Knott Co. (Multi County
LGEDF $2,000,000; KIA HB1 $250,000)
Letcher County Federal Prison Project & associated Water/Sewer/etc.
Owsley County Spencer Fork Family Resources Center project (USDA RD
$30,000)
Letcher County Loggy Hollow Water Line project (LGEDF line item $370,000)
Letcher County Millstone alternative wastewater project (funding being developed)
KRCC Waterline project Knott county (project estimated at $497,600.00; funding
being developed)
Owsley County Housing Project (CDBG $200,000, other $200,000)
Campton Water Plant (KIA $4,498,888; USDA RD $1,784,000; ARC $300,000; KIA
loan $683,200)
Carr Creek Phase III Waterline Project Knott Co. (USDA RD $500,000 ARC
$400,000, HB1 $1,025,000)
Dry Creek Water Line project Knott Co. (AML$1,000,000, HB1 $825,000)
RedStar Waterline project Letcher Co. (KIA $1,600,000)
City of Jenkins - Payne Gap Waterline project – Total Project Cost $1,593,503.
Project will construct water line extensions along Hwy 119 from Jenkins,
connecting Jenkins and Letcher County Water & Sewer District water systems.
Project would serve more than 500 households. Project is complete.
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APPENDIX I
Authorizing Resolution
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APPENDIX II
DLG / ARC Transmittal Letter
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APPENDIX III
EDA Transmittal Letter
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