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Gordon County Joint Comprehensive Plan 117 2018 6. FORWARD MOMENTUM: COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAMS 2018-2022 COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAM 2018-2022 Gordon County Need/ Opportunity Code: Activity Description 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Cost Estimate Funding Source Responsible Party ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ED1, ED2, T3, IC1 Prepare a comprehensive Economic Development Plan with the cities, Chamber of Commerce, and the Development Authority to identify desired industries, suitable locations, and develop a marketing strategy. X $15,000 - $20,000 General Fund and Cities Gordon County, Chamber of Commerce, DDA, other jurisdictions ED1 Increase the Freeport Inventory exemption rates to 100%. X $650,000 / year General Fund Gordon County ED2, CFS4 Attract quality employers, industry and commerce by contacting existing and prospective industry and participation with the joint development authority. X X X X X Staff Time $100,000 Hotel/Motel Tax Gordon County, Chamber of Commerce, Development Authority and other jurisdictions ED3 Increase tourism through maintenance of parks, recreation and historic resources X X X X X $150,000 General Funds Gordon County, Chamber of Commerce and other jurisdictions ED4, CFS3 Support and expand educational and workforce development projects of the local school districts. X X X X X Staff Time General Funds Gordon County, City of Calhoun and local school districts ---PAGE BREAK--- Gordon County Joint Comprehensive Plan 118 2018 COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAM 2018-2022 Gordon County Need/ Opportunity Code: Activity Description 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Cost Estimate Funding Source Responsible Party CFS3, CFS5 Construct an Agriculture/ multi-purpose event center X $4,500,000 SPLOST Gordon County ED1, ED2, CFS9 Coordinate with public utility providers to expand or improve infrastructure to serve industrial areas including South US 41 X X X X X $5,000 plus cost of projects General Fund; Grants, SPLOST for projects Gordon County, Utility Providers, Cities HOUSING ID1, H1, H2 Increase availability of quality housing by protecting areas for residential development with zoning X X X X X $20,000 P&D Budget Gordon County, other jurisdictions and private developments ID1, H1, H2 Expand entry level and workforce housing by protecting areas for residential development with zoning X X X X X $20,000 P&D Budget Gordon County, and private developers, State and Federal Grants H2, T6 Develop housing in walkable areas through the Rivers to Ridges Trail Program. X $550,000* SPLOST & Grant Money Gordon County and City of Calhoun TRANSPORTATION T1, T3, T6 Support GDOT on the new Union Grove Road and I-75 Interchange and the south Calhoun bypass road projects with attendance at GDOT meetings. X X X X X $1,500 Staff Time State of Georgia GDOT GDOT, Gordon County ---PAGE BREAK--- Gordon County Joint Comprehensive Plan 119 2018 COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAM 2018-2022 Gordon County Need/ Opportunity Code: Activity Description 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Cost Estimate Funding Source Responsible Party T1, T2, T3, T4, NCR1 Update the 2007 Transportation Improvement Plan X $15,000 General Funds Gordon County T1 Replace regulatory, warning, and ground mounted road signs that do not meet minimum MUTCD standards X X X X X $12,000/yr Staff Time Public Works Budget & Safety Grant Gordon County T1 Replace existing street name signs with larger 9” sign blades and 6” lettering. X X X X X $3,000/yr Staff Time Public Works Budget & Safety Grant Gordon County T1 Collect GIS location data for bridges, culverts, and cross drains on all county roads. X X X X X $19,000/Yr Staff Time Public Works Budget & Safety Grant Gordon County T1 Improve conditions of key roads and intersections through use of SPLOST proceeds. X X X X $7,000,000 SPLOST Gordon County T4 Upgrades and expansion of Tom B. David Airport X $1,500,000 Grants & General Fund Gordon County, City of Calhoun, and Airport Authority T5 Expand Bicycle and walking paths X $550,000 SPLOST Gordon County T1 Pave, stripe or repair approximately 39 miles of County Roads per year X X X X X $9,300,000 LMIG and SPLOST Gordon County NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES NCR1, T5 Expand and develop greenways and blue ways X $550,000 SPLOST Gordon County NCR1, Operate the Resaca Battlefield Park, Fort Wayne, X X X X X $175,000 General Fund, Gordon County ---PAGE BREAK--- Gordon County Joint Comprehensive Plan 120 2018 COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAM 2018-2022 Gordon County Need/ Opportunity Code: Activity Description 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Cost Estimate Funding Source Responsible Party NCR2, CFS2 and make improvements to Salacoa Park SPLOST COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES CFS1, CSF7 Build a new Public Health Department X $3,000,000 SPLOST Gordon County ED4, NCR1, NCR2 Develop the new Brookshire Park on SR 156 West. X $300,000 SPLOST Gordon County CFS6 Renovate (re-paint, re-carpet, replace kitchen equipment) and expand the Senior Citizens Center. X X $350,000 SPLOST Gordon County CFS6 Construct a replacement Animal Shelter. X $1,207,000 SPLOST Gordon County CFS6 Renovate 911 Facility X $899,000 SPLOST Gordon County CFS8 Construct a large pavilion with restrooms and a splash pad at the Sonoraville Recreation Complex. $250,000 SPLOST Gordon County CF5 Update the upstairs at the Government Plaza and County Administration Building with new plumbing, carpet, paint, etc. X $1,600,000 SPLOST Gordon County NCR1 Construct a canoe/kayak launch site at Ft. Wayne to access the Oostanaula River. X $50,000 General Funds Gordon County NCR1 Construct a full-service boat ramp to access the Coosawattee River X $50,000 General Funds Gordon County ---PAGE BREAK--- Gordon County Joint Comprehensive Plan 121 2018 COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAM 2018-2022 Gordon County Need/ Opportunity Code: Activity Description 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Cost Estimate Funding Source Responsible Party CFS2 Identify and purchase park land for a future park similar to the Sonoraville Recreation Complex. X 1,500,000 SPLOST Money has been allocated in the 2018 SPLOST for ballfields CFS7 Begin the contract renewal process with Gordon Hospital ambulance service that will expire on June 30, 2018 X X X X X $150,000/yr General Fund Gordon County CFS6 Renovate Sugar Valley Fire Station X $350,000 SPLOST Gordon County CFS6 Renovate Sugar Valley Community Center X $300,000 SPLOST Gordon County CFS6 Add on to the Records Retention Facility X $350,000 SPLOST Gordon County CFS6 Construct new evidence facility and morgue X $1,000,000 SPLOST Gordon County NCR1, CFS8 Develop recreation opportunities on west side of County. X $400,000 SPLOST Gordon County LAND USE ID1 Update the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) for relevancy, clarifications, and workability. X $2,500 (Staff Time) General Fund Gordon County LU1 Update the Code of Ordinances for completeness, clarity, and modernization. X X X X X $2,500 (Staff Time) General Fund Gordon County INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION IC2 Coordinate with Calhoun to address the “islands” into the city making the city’s boundaries more X X X X X $1,500 General Fund Gordon County, Calhoun ---PAGE BREAK--- Gordon County Joint Comprehensive Plan 122 2018 COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAM 2018-2022 Gordon County Need/ Opportunity Code: Activity Description 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Cost Estimate Funding Source Responsible Party inclusive and streamlining service delivery including emergency services and road maintenance. (Staff Time) IC2 Update Service Delivery Strategy, prior to June 30, 2018, and again later, as required. X $1,500 (Staff time) General fund Gordon County, Calhoun, Fairmount, Plainville, Ranger, Resaca IC2 Assist City of Calhoun on Peters Street Project. X $2,000,000 SPLOST Gordon County, Calhoun