Chesapeake Science

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Chesapeake Science Security Corridor BRAC SUCC
ESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION A TEAM EFFORT November,
2007
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What is BRAC?
"BRAC" is an acronym for base realignment and
closure. It is the process DoD has previously
used to reorganize its installation
infrastructure to more efficiently and
effectively support its forces, increase
operational readiness, and facilitate new ways of
doing business. DoD anticipates that BRAC 2005
will build upon processes used in previous BRAC
efforts. A regional approach for community
outreach to define the process, assess the
impact, and collaborate planning and
implementation related to transportation,
workforce development, land use/infrastructure,
and education.
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BRAC 2005 APG

• 11 missions from 8 states incoming
• Ordnance School Training Center Army
  Environmental Command outgoing
• 8,200 jobs on post (civilian DoD and embedded
  contractors)
• 7,500-10,000 indirect jobs (contractor tail, etc.
  off-post)
• 28,000 direct, indirect induced jobs to region

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APG BRAC Impacts to the Region

• Harford Balt. Cecil Balt City
  New Castle York Lancaster
• Employment 27,620 70 18 5
  3 1 2 1
• Households 16,682 42 31 12
  5 2 5 2
• Population 45,042 42 31 12
  5 2 5 2
• Public School
• Population 10,927 42 31 12
  5 2 5 2
• Sage Policy Group, September 2007

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BRAC 2005 Decision Harford Co.

• Harford County Executive established a BRAC
  Planning Advisory Commission (BPAC)
• 72 Recommendations
• Cecil Baltimore reps served ad hoc
• Developed a formalized action plan
• Sought and received OEA planning grant
• Executive Committee continues to monitor
  progress
• Town Hall meetings share progress and
  challenges
• Served as model for other jurisdictions and
  State
• Formulation of Chesapeake Science and Security
  Corridor, branding
• Expanding across jurisdictions, state lines
  planning
• Creation of Regional Consortium Action Plan to
  secure State and Federal funding support

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Regional State Collaboration
Harford, Cecil, Baltimore, Baltimore City, New
Castle, York, Lancaster, Chester, Baltimore
Metropolitan Council, Greater Baltimore
Committee, Economic Alliance of Greater
Baltimore, and Wilmington Area Planning Council
along with the State of Maryland and Army
Alliance working together on a multi-level
governmental effort.

• Chesapeake Science Security Corridor (CSSC)
  initiative
• Marketing and Regional Planning Effort
• Support Governors 2007 Sub Cabinet
• Team Maryland and MD Military Council gets teeth

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OEA Funding

• BPAC Received OEA Growth Funding totaling 1.7
  million in planning funds
• Establishment of a BRAC office and staffing
• Regional data analysis Identify demographics,
  projection of housing needs
• Detailed assessment of water and waste to energy
  capacity
• Quality of life issues, demand on public services
• CSSC Consortium established on April 25, 2007

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CSSC Implementation Focus

• Transportation and Infrastructure for transit
  throughout the Route 40 corridor including rail
  extension, multi-modal transportation center,
  MARC stations, bus options and roadway/intersectio
  n improvements
• Land Use analyses, Ordinance development
• Education STEM curriculum development/ HS
  graduation
• requirements and program comparisons
• Workforce analysis and development
• Water and Sewer Capacity

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Transportation Improvements APG Access
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Area Transportation Projects

• Multi-Modal Transportation Facility MD 715
  Exchange
• Regional Rail Initiative (Baltimore City to
  Wilmington, DE includes multimodal station near
  Rt. 715)
• Road improvements
• Transportation on post (i.e., shuttle service)

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Regional Workforce

• 200,000 professionals w/in 60-minute commute
• 500,000 professionals w/in 90-minute commute

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Education Workforce Development

• Job Fairs-Ft. Monmouth and ATEC
• Ongoing initiative between incoming missions,
  contractors, and regional Universities and
  Colleges
• Labor Shed Study-Local skills
• SWN Study of incoming Ft. Monmouth jobs and
  skills
• Spousal Employment Opportunities
• BRAC Jobs Bulletin Board developed
• Relocation Guide

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Education Workforce Development
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Outreach Opportunities

• www.apg-cssc.com
• APG Relocation Guides
• Relocation Fairs
• Advance Public Briefings to Industry (APBIs)
• Bus Tours
• Contractor Symposiums/Tech Showcases
• CSSC Conferences
• Other

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ON POST

• C4ISR Center for Excellence, bid awarded 9/25/07
  turned over to contractor January 2008
  construction begins 2QFY08
• Phase I infrastructure begins in December w/ MD
  715 gate roads, and intersections gate will be
  moved forward. Internal moves are on schedule.
  Phase II includes the 24 gate (22 gate is an
  option)
• 2012 APG Transformation underway

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IN THE COMMUNITY

• Public Facilities/Land Use Inventory Analysis
  to be completed December 2007
• Complete Phase II of OEA funding submit and seek
  approval for Phase III funding, December 2007
• CSSC named 2006-07 Sustainable Communities Award
  recipient
• CSSC participates in OEA Growth Summit, St Louis,
  MO in December 2007
• Lt. Gov releases Marylands State BRAC Action
  Plan, Dec. 07
• CSSC presents at Workforce Summit in Tampa, March
  2008

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Resources

• BRAC-related contact and event information
• Community presentations
• Data clearinghouse
• Status report on studies and assessments
• Regional perspective on BRAC challenges and
  opportunities
• www.MarylandReady.com becomes www.APG-CSSC.com
• (live site launch Monday, December 3rd at 10
  AM)

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Contracting Resources

• SBDC- www.towson.edu/sbdc/
• PTAP www.MDPTAP.org
• Fed Biz Opps - www.FedBizOpps.gov
• www.SellingtoArmy.com

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Resources

• Regional BRAC Office at HEAT
• -Funded by DoD Office of Economic Adjustment
• -Community Liaison for BRAC Issues occurring off
  post
• Contact Karen Holt, BRAC Manager, 410-273-5708
• klholt_at_harfordcountymd.gov
• www.apg-cssc.com

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Chesapeake Science Security Corridor BRAC SUCC
ESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION A TEAM EFFORT November,
2007