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LEE COUNTY 6 <br />Southern Rasc 4 the Research 7rianglc Region <br />Let's Get Certified Program <br />PURPOSE <br />To improve Lee County's competitive position for the location of new businesses and <br />industries. <br />WHY <br />While Lee County has available industrial land to offer prospective industries, the sites <br />lack the information necessary for companies can make quick decisions for their <br />businesses. <br />METHOD <br />The NC Department of Commerce has a Certified Site program whereby property <br />information is compiled including Phase I, a geotechnical analysis and other analysis. <br />Meeting NC Department of Commerce's 31 Certified Site criteria will provide, at the very <br />least, enough information to eliminate the uncertainties in the site selection process. <br />PROPOSAL <br />Include $30,000 in the 2012 -2013 budget to allow the EDC to certify as many industrial <br />properties as possible. Potential industrial park land meeting the attached criteria for <br />certification would include the Lee County Industrial Park, South Park, and the Triassic <br />site. <br />ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA <br />Minimum of 100 acres <br />Zoned industrial <br />Relative proximity to public utilities <br />Easy access to major highway <br />Cooperative land owners <br />Final approval for certification by the NC Department of Commerce. <br />Economic Development Corporation <br />PO Box 1968 *Sanford, NC 27331 -1968 • Phone: 919- 774 -8439 • Fax: 919 - 775 -5410 • Email: info @lcedc.com <br />