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Financial assistance for brownfield redevelopment projects
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Financial Assistance
The city of Phoenix Brownfields Land Recycling Program offers financial assistance for redevelopment projects that meet program requirements. Applications for financial assistance are accepted twice a year. A total of $1.75 million is available during the next three years to businesses, property owners, developers and nonprofit organizations for redeveloping environmentally contaminated property known as brownfields. The funding is available from the Phoenix 2006 Bond Program. Qualifying projects are eligible for grant funding for public infrastructure improvements, development fees and any other City-related costs for redeveloping brownfield sites. Funds are not available for environmental investigations (Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments), remediation, or asbestos and lead-based paint abatement. Funds are are available for eligible projects meeting the requirements outlined below.
Program Eligibility Requirements
The following must be met:
• Applicants cannot be responsible for causing contamination at the property, i.e., a potentially responsible party (PRP) or responsible party (RP) is not eligible.
• The property must have or had documented or highly probable environmental contamination, which may include hazardous substances or petroleum in the soil or groundwater.
• The redevelopment project should provide a direct public benefit, such as eliminating public health hazards and blight, job creation, increased tax revenues, neighborhood revitalization, addition of neighborhood amenities, or creation of green space.
Criteria for Selection
Selection of projects will be coordinated with other city departments and economic development activities. Applications will be ranked and scored in accordance with selection criteria that consider the project’s public benefits, environmental mitigation costs, applicant’s financial capacity, project location, and several other factors. Applicants may submit projects located citywide, however, preference is given to projects located within the following targeted areas:• West Phoenix Revitalization Area
• Rio Salado Beyond the Banks Area
• Infill Incentive Area
• Transit-Oriented Development Areas
• Downtown Development Area
• Designated Redevelopment Areas and Neighborhood Initiative Areas
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed by an interdepartmental panel and scored in accordance with the selection criteria. Highest ranking projects will be submitted to the City Manager’s Office and City Council for approval. Upon approval by City Council, a Brownfields Development Agreement is executed between the grant recipient and the city. Funding is provided upon completion of the project (or phase of the project). Grant winners should be notified within 60 days of submittal.To view a copy of the application, Click here to download an Application Form. Application forms may also be obtained at:
Office of Environmental Programs
200 W. Washington St., 14th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003-1611
Phone: 602-256-3452
Fax: 602-534-0795
TTY: 602-534-5500
For more information contact Rosanne Sanchez, 602-256-3452, rosanne.sanchez@phoenix
What is the Brownfields Land Recycling Program?
Brownfields are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. The main benefit of redeveloping brownfields is economic development for the community and cleanup of unsightly areas. Redevelopment creates jobs, revitalizes inner-city neighborhoods, increases property values and reduces potential health risks to the local community.
The Office of Environmental Programs manages the program. The program, which involves the coordinated activities of several city departments,emphasizes assistance to private owners and developers of brownfields sites. The program provides municipal grant funds for infrastructure improvements and development fees on qualified brownfields projects. A single point-of-contact provides technical assistance, brownfields information resources, access to regulatory contacts, and serves as an advocate and liaison between city departments, other government agencies, and participating brownfields partners. Please see Program Eligibility Requirements for details on how to qualify for brownfields assistance.
The program is available citywide, with a focus on several geographic areas where economic revitalization is a goal, including designated redevelopment areas, neighborhood initiative areas, the Rio Salado Beyond the Banks Area, the West Phoenix Revitalization Area, Infill Incentive Area, Downtown, and transit-oriented development districts.
Program Accomplishments
Since 1998, 22 private-sector projects have been provided assistance. These projects have restored more than 275 acres of previously contaminated land, created or maintained over 3,000 jobs, and brought over $293 million in private investment into the city. The brownfields bond component of the program has also achieved success with $3.5 milllion in financial assistance to 21 city projects.
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Phoenix Brownfields University and The Big Deal 2009
Phoenix partnering with National Brownfield Associations for The Big Deal 2009
The city of Phoenix and its partner, the National Brownfield Associations welcome you to THE BIG DEAL 2009, at the Phoenix Convention Center, March 24 and 25. Meet the best minds in green build and brownfield development. Exchange information with public and private sector stakeholders at more than 25 break-out sessions; discuss products, technologies and service needs with more than 100 vendors in the exhibit hall; hear real estate and capital market forecasts; attend the Transaction Forum and make your big deal on a brownfield site ready for redevelopment. Arrive early and enjoy all that the Phoenix area has to offer. Join NBA in celebrating it’s 10th anniversary.Play a role in shaping the conference – respond to the Call for Presentations and/or Call for Case Studies. Visit THE BIG DEAL web site, www.nbabigdeal.org.
What’s new with brownfields
Phoenix Recruiting Applicants for the Water/Wastewater Technician Training Program
The city of Phoenix is recruiting applicants for the Water/Wastewater Technician Training Program. This free training program will prepare individuals for entry level jobs in the water industry with local government, private water companies, state agencies, and utility companies. Successful completion of this program does not guarantee a job with the City of Phoenix. Technicians gather data, collect samples, operate and fix mechanical systems, help write reports and/or oversee contractors. Technicians work in the office and outdoors and earn salaries between $17-$19 per hour. Participants will have an opportunity to obtain Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator and Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Operator state certifications, a Hazardous Waste Operator certificate and earn college credits.Interested individuals must meet the following criteria: 1) Live within the area that is bordered by McDowell Road, Southern Avenue, 19th Avenue and 32nd Street, 2) Have a high school diploma or GED; 3) Must be age 21 by Dec. 31, 2008; 4) Have a valid driver license; 5) Be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English; 5) Have the physical ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds; and 6) be committed to attend classes as excessive absences will not be tolerated. Training sessions will be held three nights a week at the HOPE VI Community Training and Education Center, 1150 S. Seventh Ave. from Oct. 28 to April 10.
An Information Session for interested applicants will be held on Aug. 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Travis L. Williams Community Center, 4732 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Representatives from the City of Phoenix will be present to answer questions about the program and job opportunities. Employers will talk about the type of work involved and about the jobs available in the water industry.
To register for the Information Session or for more information, call 602-262-6776.
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Projects
Brownfields Project Revitalizes Retail
The city is providing assistance to the developers of a retail project located at 4027-4029 N. 32nd Street. The underutilized building is getting a much needed facelift. The site has been underused due to contamination present from a release of a dry cleaning solvent called tetrachloroethene (PCE) to soil and groundwater. The site was previously occupied by Viking Cleaners who is a potentially responsible party for PCE contamination in the East Central Phoenix Water Quality Assurance Revolving Fund (WQARF) site. The new owner did not contribute to the contamination and received a prospective purchaser agreement from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ).The renovation project includes new architectural façade, parking lot resurfacing, exterior paint, outside lighting, landscaping, new ADA restrooms and other exterior and interior improvements. Phoenix is providing a $22,000 municipal grant for public infrastructure improvements and development fees. The project will restore an underdeveloped property, enhance the cleanup, create approximately 25 jobs and bring new sales tax revenue. The project is scheduled for in 2007.
Proposed Neighborhood Park
The Brownfields Program, the Neighborhood Services Department, and the Parks Department are working together to redevelop a former trucking facility and compressed gas manufacturing facility at the northwest corner of 32nd Ave. and McDowell Rd. The Brownfields Program provided more than $1 million in bond funds to purchase the site and to conduct environmental investigations.
The approximate 12-acre site has been vacant since the 1980s after the businesses operating were closed. The property was stigmatized by the perception that the site was contaminated. After extensive environmental investigation by the City, it was confirmed that the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) had provided a notification of no further action on both of the sites. A small area of petroleum contaminated soil remains on the site at a depth of about 20 feet. The city anticipates leaving the soil in place and designing the park so that a barrier, such as a parking lot, is placed over the area in combination with a Declaration of Environmental Use Restriction (DEUR).
The Copper Leaf Project
The Brownfields Land Recycling Program was part of a team led by the Neighborhood Services Department that redeveloped a 103-acre site located at 24th Street and Southern Avenue. The Copper Leaf subdivision is a 750-home, mixed-income community located in the South Mountain Area of Phoenix. The project is the result of a public-private partnership that included the local residents in the area, the city of Phoenix and Trend Homes of Arizona. The project was community-driven. Housing styles range from town homes to single-family floor plans.
Trend Homes was hesitant to risk the possibility of having to assume environmental clean up costs above what is usual and customary. The City agreed to assume all costs over a negotiated dollar amount by using funding from the City’s Brownfields Land Recycling Program. This overcame a significant barrier to development and gave the developer the confidence to move forward. In the end, more than 10,700 tons of debris was removed, wells were abandoned, soil contamination was remediated, and more than 30 drums were removed from the site.
- Ace Asphalt of Arizona, Inc. redeveloped a 10-acre property that was a former sand and gravel mining operation, auto salvage yard, and landfill site. The development is the corporate administrative headquarters for Ace Asphalt and its approximately 200 employees. This project is one of the first developments to be constructed beyond the banks of the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Project. The city of Phoenix Brownfields Land Recycling Program presented Ace with a $56,000 brownfields grant for public infrastructure improvements, such as utilities, sidewalks, public landscaping, etc. The project was completed in November 2002.
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Desert Market Project, 19th Avenue & Greenway Parkway
The city provided support to The Barclay Group for this project beginning in July 1998. The Barclay Group developed a retail shopping center on the property. Due to the extensive design requirements necessary for construction and potential environmental concerns, this 7.21-acre former landfill site had remained vacant and undeveloped for approximately 20 years. The project was completed in Fall 2000.
Metro North Corporate Park Project, I-17 & Thunderbird Road
Metro North Corporate Park, formerly known as Deer Valley Computer Park, was an under utilized parcel containing aging and undesirable buildings. Dimension Financial & Realty Investments, Inc. (DFRI) purchased the property in two acquisitions during 1994 and 1996 after a year of due diligence, investigation and planning. DFRI designed a redevelopment plan that was feasible and economically viable to revitalize the property. The project revitalized 160 acres into a mixed-use complex which includes commercial, retail and residential uses.The project received the 2000 Phoenix Awards First Runner Up Prize at the National Brownfields Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Phoenix Awards were created in 1997 to recognize individuals and groups for excellence in brownfields redevelopment. These national awards are sponsored by various government agencies and private companies across the country.
Peoria Avenue Project, 2250 W. Peoria Ave.
The city provided support for this project to Remediation Financial, Inc. in late 1997. RFI is a leading enterprise specializing in the acquisition of industrial and commercial real estate property portfolios that are dormant and stagnating in environmental limbo.The Peoria Avenue Project is a 12-acre property at the northeast corner of 22nd and Peoria avenues. Groundwater contamination and asbestos materials in the building hindered redevelopment. To date, asbestos-containing materials have been removed and groundwater cleanup continues. The buildings and property are being significantly upgraded. The property is marketed to the business community as an immediate solution for a back-office-type user. such as data centers, call centers, credit card facilities, customer service centers and telemarketing firms.
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Program eligibility requirements
Click here to view details on eligibility requirements, selection criteria and the application process.
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Program services
Program participants will be provided with a representative from the city who will serve as the liaison with other city departments and governmental agencies. Priority access will be given to various city departments and programs that are available for brownfields.
The Office of Environmental Programs administers the Brownfields Land Recycling Program and is available to assist with regulatory information and contacts and to provide support throughout the entire process. Information on the state's brownfields program is available through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Voluntary Remediation Program.
The Planning Department's Vacant Land Inventory Database, which provides a listing and map of residential, commercial and/or industrial zoned land in Phoenix, is available to program participants.
Community awareness and involvement are important factors in cleaning up and developing brownfields properties. The city's Neighborhood Services Department, through its extensive network of neighborhood specialists and outreach efforts, is available for access to local community groups and neighborhood associations.
Expedited plan review is available to all brownfields projects through the Development Services Department. This program is designed to simplify the permitting process and to promote an expedited review schedule. Even after the property has been redeveloped, program participants may be given access to employee training programs available through the city's Human Services Department.
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Property marketing assistance
Marketing a brownfields property to prospective buyers is a critical step in providing stimulus for brownfields redevelopment. Site marketing can be done through the program's website, newsletter, and any other outreach campaigns, as requested by the customer. Also, the city's Community and Economic Development Department can assist program participants through ongoing efforts in offering available real estate to businesses looking to relocate or expand in Phoenix.
Gaining access to accurate and up-to-date information is also a valuable tool to ensure successful redevelopment. Regulatory information, environmental insurance, listings of environmental contractors and liability-related information is available to the public in the Brownfields Library located in the Office of Environmental Programs on the 14th floor of Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St.
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Financial assistance opportunities
Municipal Grant Funds Available for Public Infrastructure Improvements & Development Fees
Qualified brownfields projects in the city of Phoenix are eligible for grants funds for public infrastructure improvements and development fees. Public infrastructure improvements include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, utilities, and landscaping in city-owned easements and right-of way. Development fees include construction plan review and permit fees.
A total of $250,000 is available in the first fiscal year 2006-2007 (July 1-June 30) of the five-year bond program. An additional $250,000 is available in the second year and $500,000 is available each year for the remaining three years. The dollar amount awarded will be limited to the amount available in that fiscal year.
The grant application period will be open soon. Click here to view details on eligibility requirements, selection criteria and the application process.
Assistance from the city may be available through the city's Small Business Assistance Program. The city also may assist program participants in locating other forms of assistance, such as the New Market Loan Program, IDA financing, SBA loans, Job Training Partnership Act benefits and Enterprise Zone tax credits.
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Brownfields Library
Accurate and up-to-date information is a valuable tool for successful redevelopment of brownfields sites. Changes in environmental regulations and tax laws have been enacted to encourage brownfields development, while environmental insurance products are available specifically for brownfields sites.
Environmental insurance products
A number of coverages have been developed to respond to the risks faced by parties in brownfields transactions. These may include the following:
Pollution legal liability insurance-- Responds to suits brought against the insured arising from bodily injury or property damage caused by the migration of contamination from the insured's site to a neighboring property. The coverage also may address more veiled exposures, such as suits from neighboring sites for diminished property values due to alleged or real contamination associated with the insured's operation.
Remediation legal liability insurance-- This coverage protects the insured against financial risk of having to remediate additional contamination on the site that went undetected at the time the site was acquired.
Defense coverage-- This coverage responds to legal defense costs, as well as to costs of investigating the claim.
Remediation stop-loss insurance-- This is one of the newest and most critical coverages offered by environmental insurers. It allows the property owner to cap the remediation costs for a project. By having the ability to cap one of the most significant cost-drivers in contaminated site redevelopment, a developer can predict more accurately the break-even point for a profitable development.
Contingent contractors insurance-- Protects the buyer's interest and covers the contingent pollution liability exposure in the event the contractor's environmental coverage lapses or the contractor's actions lead to an environmental claim in excess of his limits.
Environmental Liability-Related Information
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been working with governmental agencies nationwide to develop guidelines that will provide some assurance, which under specified circumstances prospective purchasers, lenders, and property owners do not need to be concerned with Superfund liability. These guidelines clarify the liability of certain parties' association/activities with a site, and clearly state EPA's decision to use its enforcement discretion not to pursue such parties. EPA anticipates these defined guidelines will alleviate any concerns parties may have in becoming involved in the cleanup and redevelopment of previously used properties.
For information on Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) policies on environmental liability issues and tools available, such as the Prospective Purchaser Agreement, click here.
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Service providers
This listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the city of Phoenix of any company and its products and/or services. The listing includes only those companies that have expressed an interest in participating in the Brownfields Land Recycling Program; it is not intended to be all-inclusive.Environmental Insurance
Brokers
Susan Neuman
Environmental Insurance Agency, Inc.
618 Forest Avenue
Larchmont, NY 10538
(914) 747-6232Janet R. Carl
Senior Vice President, Environmental
Marsh USA Inc.
3131 E. Camelback Road, Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-337-6228
Companies
AIG Environmental
2929 N. Central Avenue, 19th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 512-2110
Environmental Compliance Services, Inc.
520 Eagleview Blvd., P.O. Box 636
Exton, PA 19341-0636
(800) 327-1414Pamela J. Edgington
Environmental Underwriter
Zurich North America
1 East Camelback, Suite 810
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 235-9494
United Coastal Insurance Company
P.O. Box 2350
New Britain, CT 06050-2350
(860) 223-5000Environmental Contractors
AESE
125 West Gemini Drive, E-1
Tempe, AZ 85283
480-839-6377
Rob Mongrain
Arcadis
8222 S. 48th Street, Suite 140
Phoenix, AZ 85044
602-438-0883
Sanjay R. Sangani, P.E.
President
AJAY Environmental Consultants, Inc.
955 W. Chandler Blvd, Suite 16
Chandler, AZ 85225
480-899-3464
AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc.
3232 W. Virginia Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
602-272-6848
Bruce Robinson, R.G.
Senior Hydrogeologist
ATC Associates, Inc.
9185 S. Farmer Avenue, Suite 107
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-894-2056
Chuck Gordon
BE&K/Terranext
9830 S. 51st Street, Suite A-127
Phoenix, AZ 85044
480-496-4100
Phil Lagas
Brown & Caldwell
3636 N. Central Ave., Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-222-4550
Raymond M. Sadowski
Camp Dresser & Mckee Inc.
4201 N. 24th St., Suite 205
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-956-4500
Roger S. Ukeneskey
Desert States Remediation, Inc.
4809 E. Koso Court
Phoenix, AZ 85044
480-785-4867
Douglas J. Shenk, P.E.
ERM-West, Inc.
7272 E. Indian School road, Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-998-2401
Wilfrid M. Gill, III
GES Inc.
449 S. 48th Street, Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-894-2440
Greg Laney
Environmental Response, Inc.
2202 W. Medtronic Way, Suite 108
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-967-2802
Rich Coppage
Environmental Technology, Inc.
2541 E. University Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-267-1900
Chris Jacquemin
GEC / SA&B
2801 S. 35th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85024
602-393-4800
Scott C. Mars, REM
HDR
3200 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 350
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-522-7700
Michael R. Long, R.G.
Hargis & Associates, Inc.
1400 E. Southern Avenue, Suite 600
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-345-0888
Marty Minter
Holguin, Fahan, & Associates, Inc.
2600 N. 44th Street, #104
Phoenix, AZ 85008
602-957-8234
Richard T. Petrus
Phoenix Operations Manager
Hydro Geo Chem, Inc.
6340 E. Thomas Road, Suite 224
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-421-1501
Phil Hutton
Regional Manager
Kleinfelder, Inc.
1335 W. Auto Drive
Tempe, AZ 85284
Larry Gardiner
Miller Brooks Environmental, Inc.
202 E. Earll Dr., Suite 470
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-728-0577
Rob Laumann
Ninyo & Moore
3001 S. 35th Street, Suite 6
Phoenix, AZ 85040
602-243-1600
Lawrence E. Phillips. P.G.
Client Service Manager
Roy F. Weston, Inc.
2702 N. 3rd St., Suite 2001
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4600
602-2790-1255
Bradley F. Johnston, P.G.
Office Director
SCS Engineers
2702 N. 44th Street, Suite 105B
Phoenix, AZ 85008-1583
602-840-2596
Scott Larsen
President
STC Remediation, Inc.
7650 E. Redfield Road, Suite D-5
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
602-948-7100
SECOR International Inc.
1830 W. University Drive, Suite 106
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-804-1420
Kirk A. Brower
Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.
7600 E. Orchard Road, Suite 320-S
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303-793-5248
Ted Mullikin
Terracon
5035 S. 33rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85040
602-276-6008
Land Planning
Kirby Hoyt
Design Workshop
310 S. Mill Avenue, Suite 201
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-966-5881
Chris Stebe
SAGE Landscape Architecture & Environmental
7537 E. McKinley Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
480-894-2399
Mark Meyer
Jones & Stokes
2700 N. Central AVe., Suite 1250
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-256-6662
Program contacts
If you have an interest in a particular property and want to know if it might be a candidate for the Brownfields Land Recycling Program, contact the office below.
Rosanne Sanchez or Donn Stoltzfus
City of Phoenix
Office of Environmental Programs
200 W. Washington St., 14th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Call: (602) 256-5669
Fax: (602) 534-0795
e-mail: donn.stoltzfus@phoenix.gov
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Other resources
Visit the Maricopa County web site for more information about contaminated property tax reduction program.
The Arizona Department of Commerce web site provides information for business opportunities in the state of Arizona.
For real estate information visit the Phoenix Association of Realtors web site.
The International City/County Management Association provides information on brownfields issues across the country.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency brownfields web site is a valuable resource.
The U.S. EPA Brownfields Technology Support Center is a resource for information on the full range of technologies available for investigation and cleanup.
For additional government brownfields links visit the U.S. State and Local Government Gateway.
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