PROPERTY ACQUISITION

PROPERTY ANALYSIS

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

ANNEXATION / ZONING

WORLD CLASS SPEC BUILDING

FINANCING

The Department has proceeded with open and transparent efforts to encourage community input on the Park.  Neighborhood meetings have been scheduled and will continue quarterly or more often as needed.  There is a mailing list for any updates on the meetings and you can email your name and address to econdev@locationbartow.com.

Meetings have been held or will be held on the following dates.  Locations will be released closer to the date of the meeting.
February 28th, 6 pm - White City Hall
May 23rd, 6 pm - White City Hall
June 28th, 6:00 pm - Chamber of Commerce, Anheuser-Busch Community Room
July 5th, 6:00 pm - Chamber of Commerce, Anheuser-Busch Community Room
Tuesday, August 22nd at 6:00 pm - Chamber of Commerce, Board Room
Tuesday, November 14th at 6:00 pm - Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 6:00 pm - Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 6:00 pm - Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 6:00 pm - Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 2007 at 6:00 pm - Chamber of Commerce

2008 Park Neighbor Meetings will be held on the following dates.  Locations will be released closer to the date of the meeting. 
February 12, 2008, 6pm
May 6, 2008, 6pm
August 12, 2008, 6pm
November 11, 2008, 6pm

PROPERTY ACQUISITION

In February 2002, the first of several properties was acquired for the Park.  Today, 700+ acres of the park are publicly-owned by the Bartow-Cartersville Joint Development Authority with the backing of the City of Cartersville and Bartow County governments.  An additional 165+ acres will remain privately-owned by a neighboring corporation who wished to participate in the overall development.

PROPERTY ANALYSIS

Phase I Environmental Analysis
Core Borings
Sub-surface Soil Analysis
Wetlands Delineation
Boundary Survey(s)
Master Plan Development - The corporate park's Master Plan is 95% complete and has yet to be officially adopted. The plan considers geotechnical studies, leadership, and neighborhood feedback.
DRI - Development of Regional Impact will be completed for the park.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Water
Cassville White Road Water Main
2.0 MG Water Reservoir at Hickory Log School
Water Main on Busch Drive & Old Grassdale Road

Sewer
Aubrey Lake Pump Station

Gas
Natural Gas Main Extension to Zion Road

Electricity - Responsibility of provider chosen by park customers.

Telecommunications/Fiber Optics - Responsibility of provider.

Roads - Engineering analysis being conducted.

Entrance Sign/Landscaping
Design Bid Package

Storm Water - Each parcel, as developed, will address appropriate management regulations as part of the grading plan.

FROM VISION TO REALITY - Creating a world-class Industrial/Corporate Park

Targeted Industries - Various studies and neighbor feedback continue to offer suggestions.  A further defined list is up-coming.
Covenants & Restrictions
Development Standards

ANNEXATION / ZONING

City of Cartersville, approved November 3, 2005.
Bartow County, approved July 12, 2006.
Consistency within Park - Using Overlay District and/or Deed Restrictions as property sells.

WORLD-CLASS SPEC BUILDING

The speculative building is planned in conjunction with a Development Partner to be determined.

FINANCING

Community-issued bonds are providing funds for property, initial development, and utility expansion. Bonds will be repaid via property sales and related revenues. A final price per acre has not been established until further costs are factored, but price is not anticipated to be less than $45,000 per acre, which is also conducive to current market demand.