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Phasing
It is also clear that it is not possible to do everything at once. The following indicates recommended
timing for each initiative.
IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
2013 2014
Initiative Start Date 2 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 2015 TBD
I. Potential Game Changers: A. First-Class Development Sites
a. Evaluate development
Ongoing
potential, land and
infrastructure costs, location.
b. Seek OLF8 conveyance,
redevelopment.
c. Advise Escambia County re:
Sector Plan.
d. Pursue Saufley Field through
BRAC closing.
e. Work with Engineering/Site
Location Firm to develop
certification criteria.
f. Assess I-10 Bus. Park & Tech
Park for site certification.
g. Complete I-10 Industrial Park
to shovel-ready standards.
Ongoing
Ongoing
TBD
1Q 2013
1Q 2013
TBD
I. Potential Game Changers: B. Targeted Employment Education Endowment
a. Convene Task Force. 2Q 2013
b. Gain foundation, employer,
philanthropic investments,
state grants.
c. Once underway, publicize
extensively internally and
externally.
2013
TBD
II. Critical Improvement: A. Build Competitive Advantage
1. Maximize RESTORE investment.
a. Make specific
recommendations.
TBD 3
b. Review other ED proposals. TBD
c. Recommend multi-year
approach.
2. Shape County priorities.
TBD
a. Business park analysis. Ongoing
b. Capital budgeting input. Ongoing
c. Marketing/ incentive
priorities.
d. Support LOST uses/ extension
for ED.
e. Identify dedicated ED revenue
source.
3. Leadership.
Ongoing
2015
Ongoing
a. Being an ED super-connecter. Ongoing
2 Dates are by calendar year. Ongoing means continuation of existing activity.
3 Timing based upon rules finalization, funding availability.
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