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SEEDS APPLICATION
Alabama Site Development Program

SECTION I: APPLICANT

Organization

Principal Officer First Name

Principal Officer Last Name

Title

City in Alabama

Zip Code

Phone Number

Cell Number

Marketability

Business Case/Site Advantages (Economic Development Potential):

1000 Characters

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

SECTION II: SITE DESCRIPTION

Site Name

Site Acreage (must be 75+):

Topography

County Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division (https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html)

Site Address

City

County

Zip code

Latitude

Longitude

Is the site listed on the www.advantagealabama.com?

Yes

Attachments Needed

Site Documentation (Provide all studies Completed)

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Aerial map with boundaries

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Topo map with boundaries

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

100-year flood plain map

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

20, 40, 60-mile Radius map from the site (showing roads)

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

45-minute drive time map with civilian labor force profile

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Major Employers and manufacturers within 25 miles of the site

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Brief Overview Past Projects lost due to lack of quality site (if applicable)

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Master Plan/Site Layout. This should include location of proposed infrastructure, grading plans and estimates, and potential building layout(s) for targeted business sector.

· Provide plan, cost, and timeline completed by a licensed engineer along with cost estimates for any required infrastructure and utility construction

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

SECTION III: SITE INFRASTRUCTURE

Transportation

Road

	Road Name	Distance
Closest two-lane paved public roadway
Closest four-lane highway and/or Insterstate

If access to the site is through county or city roads or streets, describe and Include information on road width and condition, capacity to handle truck traffic, existing traffic lights, scheduled and anticipated capital improvements, etc.

If the suggested truck route includes any bridge crossings over anything less than a federal highway, indicate maximum bridge capacity.

Provide plan, cost, and timeline for any road and/or bridge improvements need to develop the site (if applicable).

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Rail

Based on proximity to existing rail line and based on topography of the site, is rail service available to a portion of the site?

YesNo

Rail Provider(s)

Distance to the site

Provide plan, cost, and timeline for any known information regarding necessary rail access improvements, other challenges regarding rail service access, or scheduled rail access improvements (if applicable). If available, provide letter and acknowledgement from Rail Provider.

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Water Transportation

Is the site located on a navigable waterway?

YesNo

Is the site located on or near an active public use inland port, or sea port?

YesNo

Is the site permitted for waterway user or docking facilities? Specify.

Provide plan, cost, and timeline for any known information regarding necessary barge access improvements, port improvements and other challenges regarding water service access, or scheduled water access improvements (if applicable).

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Map showing location of site in relation to transportation infrastructure (Required; Roads should be shown as either two, four, or multi-lane. Bridges on anything less than a federal highway should be noted. If site is rail served, show rail and highlight the portion of site served by rail. (If water or air service is at or near the site, please reference).

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Utilities

Electric

Name of Electric Service Provider

What is the distance from the site to the nearest transmission line?

What is the voltage (expressed in kilovolts or kV) of the line?

What is the distance from the site to the second nearest transmission line?

What is the voltage (expressed in kilovolts or kV) of the second line?

What is the distance from the site to the nearest distribution line?

Documentation regarding the status of electric power service (include map and letter from the provider).

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Sewer

Name of the wastewater service provider

Is wastewater service currently available at the site?

YesNo

Distance (in feet) to closest existing sewer line

Size (in inches) of closest existing sewer line

Is the line gravity feed or force main?

Gravity feedForce main

Is a lift station required?

YesNo

Total wastewater system permitted capacity (gallons per day)

Current average daily use of the system (gallons per day)

Existing peak utilization of the system (gallons per day)

Excess capacity of the system (in gallons per day)

Describe any planned upgrades of the system or of service extension to the site

Documentation regarding the status of public wastewater treatment service to the site; if service is not presently at the site, include preliminary plans, cost estimates, and timelines.

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Letter from the Sewer Provider

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Water

Name of the water service provider

Is water service currently available at the site?

YesNo

Distance (in feet) to closest existing water line

Size (in inches) of closest existing water line

Water pressure (static) at the site

Total water system permitted capacity (in gallons per day)

Current average daily use of the system (in gallons per day)

Existing peak utilization of the system (gallons per day)

Excess capacity of the system (in gallons per day)

Describe any planned upgrades of the system or of service extension to the site

Documentation regarding the status of public water service to the site; if service is not presently at the site, include preliminary plans, cost estimates, and timelines.

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Letter from Water Provider

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Natural Gas

Name of the Natural Gas Provider

Is natural gas distribution service currently at the site?

YesNo

What is the distance to the site from the nearest natural gas connection?

Size (in inches) of closest existing gas line

What pressure range (expressed in pounds per square inch or PSI) is available?

Documentation regarding the status of natural gas service to the site; if service is not presently at the site, include preliminary plans, cost estimates, and timelines.

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Letter from Gas Provider

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Telecommunication/Fiber

List local providers of telecommunication services:

Identify services available at or near the proposed site:

What is the distance to Point of Presence (POP)?

Is the fiber redundant?

YesNo

Documentation regarding the status of telecommunication service to the site; if service is not presently at the site, include preliminary plans, cost estimates, and timelines.

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Letter from Telecom Provider(s)

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

General Attachments

Map showing location of all utilities at site (required, up to five documents). Include site boundaries.

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Map showing all planned infrastructure to the site (if applicable)

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

SECTION IV: SITE OWNERSHIP

Site Ownership
Specify the type of ownership of the site (public, private):

PublicPrivate

Public

Is the property owned by the applicant, other recognized economic development entity, or local government?

YesNo

Please specify owner:

Attachments:

Deed

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Clear Title

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Private

Is the property controlled, through an exclusive option(s) to purchase the property in fee simple, by the applicant, other recognized economic development entity, or local government? (Option will preferably be for 2 years)

YesNo

Current Option Holder(s):

Option Expiration Date:

Attachment:

Option Agreement which shall include the option period, purchase price of the property, and any other terms or conditions of sale (Ex. Appraisal, title, resolution to purchase, etc.)

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

SECTION V: FUNDING

A. Planned Uses

	Requested	Completed	Describe
Site Grading
Property Purchase
Transportation Improvements
Wetland Mitigation
Public Utilities: Plan, Cost, Timeline
Water/ Sewer Upgrades
Electrical
Gas
Fiber

Other:

Attachments

Attachments Needed
All studies/ assessments completed must be current.

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Note: *Transportation Improvements could include rail, waterway, and roads. SIDA (State Industrial Development Authority) may impose additional requirements with regard to the sites, including, utility and transportation related issues.

Note: Eligible uses of the sites that will be considered for the SEEDS Act includes the identification of targeted business sectors set forth in Accelerate Alabama 2.0.

https://www.madeinalabama.com/assets/2017/01/Accelerate-Alabama-2.0.pdf

Attachments Needed
Please provide scope of work and cost estimates for the planned uses to be funded. ( 1 for Engineering and 2 for construction cost )

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Comments:

256 Characters

B. Total Cost of the Project

Total Requested Funds

Please provide a list of sources and amounts for local match:

Source	Amount for Local Match

Source - Proof of Funding

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Source	Amount for Local Match

Source - Proof of Funding

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Source	Amount for Local Match

Source - Proof of Funding

The total file size of all uploaded files must not exceed 35MB.

Do you agree to provide all studies/ assessments to SIDA (State Industrial Development Authority)?

YesNo

VI. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

By signing this SEEDS Application, the applicant certifies that all the information contained herein is true and correct. The applicant further acknowledges that if any of the information contained herein becomes incorrect, the applicant has a continuing duty to supplement this SEEDS Application.

First and Last Name:

Organization:

Date:

By checking this box, I acknowledge that typing my name into the above constituted a signature which is binding on the Participant.

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SEEDS APPLICATION Alabama Site Development Program

SECTION I: APPLICANT

SECTION II: SITE DESCRIPTION

SECTION III: SITE INFRASTRUCTURE

Transportation

Utilities

SECTION IV: SITE OWNERSHIP

SECTION V: FUNDING

A. Planned Uses

B. Total Cost of the Project

VI. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

SEEDS APPLICATION
Alabama Site Development Program