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November 2017
THE BEACON
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Port Location is One Step Closer
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economic drivers for the state and local com-
munities. They attract investments and boost
the economy. The economic impact of busi-
ness generated by cargo and industrial facilities
surrounding current Indiana ports include steel
products, cement, coal/coke, fertilizer, grain/
soybean products, limestone, and other bulk
cargoes.
Considerations for the site of the fourth port
include whether the site can support the barg-
ing, shipping, rail, truck, storage, and manu-
facturing facilities that will be needed for a
This month: These interesting items were a necessity in
functioning port.
every household.
Potential growth for Dearborn County could
mirror what just occurred in Jeffersonville. The
What is it?
fifth largest steel maker in the world opened
The image from
a new plant near the Jeffersonville port and
last month seemed to
will serve as a powerful stimulant to the local
have stumped us all.
economy.
It was a hand crank
Cooperative efforts between the Ports of
Fodder chopper.
Indiana, the governor's office, and the Cities of
Corn or sorghum
Lawrenceburg and Aurora have been ongoing.
stalks were placed
"The Cities of Lawrenceburg and Aurora have
into it, a few stalks
been included in every decision," said Mayor
at a time, while
Moulan.
someone cranked
Last month: hand crank fodder
The Tanners Creek property was acquired
the handle. The
chopper
by Commercial Development
stalks were cut into
Company Inc. (CDC), and its
small pieces for use
affiliate company, Environ-
as animal feed. Janice Leugers from Bright and Kim
mental Liability Transfer, Inc.
Kernan from Manchester identified the antique correctly.
(ELT). ELT. Tanners Creek
Congratulations Janice and Kim!
Development, LLC., a closely
This month's challenge is a handy antique for farmers.
related affiliate of Commercial
Please e-mail your guesses to editor@goBEACONnews.
Development Company, Inc.,
com by Monday, Oct. 23. Good luck!
is now registered as the owner
provided by Cornerstone Realty/Lutz Auction Services
of the property. The company
is developing a market-ready
plan for positioning the prop-
erty for productive use. It is
working closely with the Ports
This West Harrison parcel
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is slated for the Duke Energy of Indiana and has committed
The West Aurora Eco-
that the Ports of Indiana will
Site Readiness program.
nomic Development Plan
Upon completion of improved have the exclusive opportunity
cites the expansion of the
to investigate the site for port
mapping of the land, the dis-
district to include the parcel
development.
where the pickle company is covery was made that utility
"This is a win-win for
mapping is needed within the
located. Because improve-
county's geographic informa- Dearborn County," stated Terri
ments have already been
tion system (GIS.) Other areas Randall, executive director of
made to the property, no tax
One Dearborn. "Isn't it wonder-
of the county are interested
base will be captured on the
in partnering to complete the ful that we already have a huge
existing project. Discussion
development company in an
about postponing this expan- process.
area who is willing to clean up
In a recent presentation,
sion was tabled for future
the site and is positioning it for
Duke Energy gave an over-
discussion.
view of the program and pre- development, whether the site
Aurora's Industrial Park
sented a check for $10,000 to is used for a port or not."
currently hosts dilapidated
One Dearborn is being proac-
implement marketing sugges-
signage that will soon be
tions. After the meeting, One tive in communicating with
demolished and is slated for
Dearborn met with Duke En- elected officials and business
improvements. The Commis-
sion also plans to partner with ergy’s team for a one-on-one leaders to capitalize on the
critique about how to improve positive aspects of the devel-
developers to locate sites and
the RFI response process and opment of the Tanners Creek
evaluate the viability of mak-
property. "We want the right
increase the likelihood of
ing them shovel-ready. Im-
type of growth without jeopar-
attracting
a
quality
business
provements to the infrastruc-
dizing what we all love about
to
the
site.
A
summary
of
that
ture will also be addressed.
our community," said Ms.
meeting
will
be
presented
to
The end goal is to raise the
the
County
Redevelopment
Randall.
professionalism and aesthetics
Commission
at
their
next
One Dearborn is starting
s of the area to entice future
meeting.
to
formulate a strategic plan
business.
The Redevelopment
Commission is continuing
rummage sale
to pursue the purchase of
something for everyone!
additional land in the West
Harrison's economic devel-
Fri. Nov. 10 8-6
opment area. The cost of the
Sat. Nov. 11 8-4
parcel measuring 14.25 acres
Sun. Nov. 12 8-1
paid over a ten-year period.
Lawrenceburg
Approval was needed from
Fairgrounds
the Dearborn County Com-
Donations for the sale
missioners as per statute. The
accepted at Agner Hall
contract to purchase includes
Nov 7-8
language to reflect a farming
10 A.M.-7 P.M.
contract associated with the
questions?
land. Payments will be made
812-577-0829
semi-annually and must be
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approved each year.
Plans for a port at the Tanners Creek property
are one step closer.
that focuses on the q uality of life in Dearborn
County. Considerations include housing, the
potential workforce, assisting current business-
es, and attracting new businesses. The success
of a strategic plan hinges on bringing together
community leaders for conversations about the
development of infrastructure and other items
that may need to be addressed.
"The U.S. 50 corridor that runs through
Lawrenceburg is definitely a challenge," said
Ms. Randall. "Addressing this will not be an
inexpensive venture."
"The current situation of U.S. 50 is a con-
cern," said Lawrenceburg's Mayor Moulan.
"Ultimately we need an alternative corridor."
Proposals to TIF Districts Made
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