FINAL PRESENTATION TO THE BUTLER COUNTY LGIF WORKING GROUP MAY 28, 2014 BY DON IANNONE BUTLER COUNTY INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT BUDGET PROJECT

TODAY Review and discuss final project findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Determine Butler County’ interest in moving forward to demonstration stage: Next Six Months Beyond Describe next steps beyond Butler County: Next couple months Beyond 2

FINAL PROJECT FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS A Special Thanks to Collaborative Partners Quick Process Overview Major Findings and Conclusions Recommendations: For Butler County Other Ohio Local Governments Discussion Next Steps 3

BUTLER COUNTY’S EXISTING SITUATION 1.Stable and relatively healthy in an overall economic sense compared to many counties. 2.New development and redevelopment are realities now and in the foreseeable future: Cities Townships 3.Some communities stronger and healthier than others, which is a function of: Historical development patterns, plans and policies in the County and region. More recent demographic and economic trends. 4.Generally stable government fiscal conditions, but future threats on the horizon unless managed due to: Long term factors and trends Most recent recession Future demands for public capital will grow for both redevelopment and new development. 4

IDB FEASIBILITY IN BUTLER COUNTY Top Priorities from Working Group : Workforce development and fiber optic ring, with transportation improvement as a back-up. Feasibility : Positive signs and the need exists, but the IDB must be demonstrated in a specific application to show IDB value. Current Readiness : Because of changes in Port Authority (the Champion), action unlikely at county level at least over the next six months. CPI Observed Priorities : Agreement with Working Group priorities, but also see the potential value for a larger IDB approach consisting of ED and CD operating funds, incentives, and development infrastructure, if fiscal crisis occurs in the future, or local governments within the County adopt a more coordinated and integrated approach to development in the future. 5

OPTIONS FOR BUTLER COUNTY 1.Select a single demonstration project application of the IDB: Countywide Community 2.Possible demonstration project ideas: Workforce development accelerator to speed the creation of the workforce of the future in Butler County – Agile and flexible workforce. F/O ring workforce development applications for employers and workers/job seekers Community application in any area 6

OHIO-WIDE SHARING OF THE IDB PROJECT FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS Within the LGIF network (those projects funded by LGIF since the program started): Those with a development focus. Others Local governments within Ohio regions: Sourcing Office/Center for Public Innovation Members NE Ohio Sustainable Communities Consortium County Commissioners Association of Ohio Ohio Municipal League Ohio Township Trustees Association 7

NEXT STEPS Butler County: Countywide? Community level? SO/CPI stands ready to help Around Ohio: LGIF Local government associations Others 8