Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Missouri’s Boonslick Region
Presented to U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration
Prepared by Boonslick Regional Planning Commission August 2009
TITLE: Boonslick Regional Planning Commission‐ Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, 2009.
AUTHORS: Steve W. Etcher, Executive Director Jason Schantz, Planner Krishnapriya Kunapareddy, Planner
PUBLICATION DATE: August 2009
ABSTRACT: This document is the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Boonslick Regional Planning Commission, 2009 that was originally authored in 1998 and updated in 2002. This document serves as a tool to improve coordinated economic development in the Boonslick Region, and build upon the resources and efforts of the region to improve the quality of life and make the Boonslick Region a great place to live, work, and conduct business.
FOR ADDITIONAL Boonslick Regional Planning Commission INFORMATION PO Box 429 CONTACT: Warrenton, MO 63383 Ph: (636)456‐3473 Fax: (636)456‐2329 www.boonslick.org
This report was prepared by Boonslick Regional Planning Commission under award number 05‐83‐04396 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Boonslick Regional Planning Commission Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... i
SECTION 1‐ Introduction ...... 1
Legal basis for planning ...... 3 BRPC Member Governments ...... 6 Programs and Services ...... 8 Missouri Career Center ...... 8 SECTION 2 – Geographic Profile ...... 10
History of the Region ...... 10 Geography, Geology, and Climate ...... 15 Land Use ...... 15 Farms ...... 17 Natural Resources ...... 17 Air Quality ...... 19 Environmental Constraints ...... 19 SECTION 3‐ Demographic Profile ...... 20
Population Trends ...... 20 Births, Deaths, and Migration (1990‐2000) ...... 21 Age Profile ...... 22 Income ...... 27 Education ...... 29 Housing ...... 33 Labor Force ...... 37 Commuting Patterns...... 39 Unemployment Trends ...... 41 Employment Trends ...... 41 Establishments ...... 42 SECTION 4‐ Economic Profile ...... 45
Employment in various industries ...... 45 Wages ...... 50 Layoffs/Workforce reductions ...... 51 Retail Sales ...... 55 Assessed Valuation ...... 56 SECTION 5‐ Infrastructure Capacity ...... 58
Transportation ...... 58 Sewer and Water Facilities ...... 62 Electricity and Natural gas ...... 63 Telecommunications ...... 63
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Recreation Facilities ...... 64 Health Services ...... 65 Crime ...... 67 SECTION 6‐ Issues Covered ...... 69
Existing Plans ...... 70 Economic Development Partners and Resources ...... 71 Regional Growth Centers ...... 73 SWOT Analysis ...... 76 SECTION 7‐ Vision, Goals & Objectives ...... 79
Goals ...... 79 Objectives ...... 79 Prioritization of Action Plans ...... 80 SECTION 8‐ Evaluation ...... 86
Summary ...... 86 Evaluation Criteria ...... 86 APPENDICES ...... i
BIBLIOGRAPHY ...... i
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The main aim of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) process is “to create jobs, foster more stable and diversified economies, and to improve living conditions” 1. A CEDS is required to qualify for Economic Development Administration (EDA) assistance under its public works, economic adjustment, and most planning programs, and is a prerequisite for designation by EDA as an economic development district (EDD).
This 2009 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy is designed to guide the region’s economic growth by fostering a more stable and diverse economy, assisting in the creation of jobs, and improving the overall living conditions in Lincoln, Montgomery and Warren counties. It also provides a mechanism for coordinating the efforts of individuals, organizations, local government, and private industry concerned with the region’s economic development. This plan further, integrates with the State’s economic development priorities and workforce investment strategies.
CEDS Goals & Objectives I. Promote regional prosperity I.1. Increased retention and expansion of existing businesses I.2. New business attraction and entrepreneurial development I.3. Diversified economic base I.4. Enhanced public private partnerships to address regional development needs I.5. Improved circulation of dollars within the region I.6. A trained workforce capable of meeting the needs of emerging technologies I.7. Expanded financing tools and incentives to fuel economic recovery I.8. Industry presence in emerging technologies and green industries. I.9. Increased international presence through export development
II. Plan for regional development II.1. Orderly development of the region II.2. Ongoing infrastructure planning, financing and construction II.3. Housing opportunities for all population groups II.4. Development or redevelopment environmentally challenging sites. II.5. Coordinated infrastructure development within the region to support economic expansion.
1 EDA Guidelines, 2002
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III. Preserve regional quality of life III.1. Protection and preservation of the natural resources and beauty of the region III.2. Responsible use of the region’s natural resources and agricultural opportunities III.3. Increased income potential for residents through education and improved job skills III.4. Balancing quality of life issues including clean air, clean water, safety, affordable housing, community amenities and services, with opportunities for economic expansion. III.5. Environmentally sound and energy efficient development
Evaluation Criteria:
The Boonslick Regional Planning Commission will submit an annual CEDS update that reviews the success of economic development projects in the region. The economic indicators are discussed in the following sections some of which may be used in the annual CEDS evaluation. These indicators also will be used in conjunction with other measures to evaluate the success or appropriateness of economic development projects in the region.
The mission of the Boonslick Regional Planning Commission is to preserve and enhance quality of life in Lincoln County, Montgomery County and Warren County. The Boonslick Regional Planning Commission takes an active role in community and economic development issues.
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SECTION 1‐ Introduction
The key to a good Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is an ongoing, participatory planning process which includes input and direction from the CEDS committee members and stakeholders. The CEDS committee represents the major interests within the region. The Boonslick Regional Planning Commission invited members to attend multiple meetings to revise and reshape the original CEDS into the updated CEDS. The committee represents variety of social and economic contributors within the region. Economic development and planning organizations, employment and training groups, business organizations, agricultural groups and community organizations have been brought together to continue the development of the region’s CEDS.
Currently the Boonslick Region has an approved CEDS, making the region eligible for most EDA funding. The continued approval of the CEDS also increases access to additional federal funding: e.g. disaster preparedness and recovery, brownfield redevelopment, and revolving loan funds. The CEDS provides a framework for improving regional development partnerships, while EDD designation provides extra funding to implement the goals and objectives outlined in the CEDS.
The primary functions of the EDD include (but are not limited to) the preparation and maintenance of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, assist in the implementation strategies identified in the CEDS, and provide technical assistance to economic development organizations throughout the Boonslick Region.
The Four Elements of CEDS
1. Analysis: Where is the region now? 2. Vision: Where does the region want to be?
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3. Action Plan: How does the region get there? 4. Evaluation Criteria.
Analysis: Where is the region now?
The analysis will address the following: A. Background Information • Demographic and socioeconomic data, including labor force characteristics; • Geographic, climatic, environmental, and natural resource profile; • An infrastructure assessment; • Identification of major sectors of the region’s local economies past, present, and projected; • Recognition of relationships between the region’s economy and that of the state. B. Issues Covered • The state of the regional economy; • External trends and forces; • Partners for economic development; • Resources for economic development.
Vision: Where does the Region want to be?
The vision statement, goals and objectives respond to the analysis of the region’s development potential and problems. The vision statement answers the following questions: Where do we want to be in the next ten to twenty years? What are the goals? What are the areas in which the region can build competitive advantages? How can the region’s strengths and opportunities be maximized, and its weaknesses and threats mitigated?
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Action Plan: How do we get there?
The region’s action plan describes activities and groups them into programs designed to achieve the goals and objectives identified in the vision. Economic development projects are then developed according to the vision for each program.
Evaluation Criteria:
Performance measures should be identified to evaluate the progress of projects in achieving the vision and goals. Preparation of an evaluation is the responsibility of the EDD under the guidance of the CEDS committee.
Legal basis for planning
In 1965, the Missouri Legislature enacted the State and Regional Planning and Community Development Act. This Act, which appears as Chapter 251 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (1969), created the Missouri Department of Community Affairs. Enumerated among its functions, the Department of Community Affairs is to assist local governments in cultivating solutions to their common problems. The Department is also to carry on continuing research and analysis of problems faced by the political subdivisions of the State. Emphasis is given to the difficulties faced by metropolitan, suburban, and other areas in which economic and population factors are changing. According to the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, 1969, Section 251.300, regional planning commissions: “...may conduct all types of research studies, collect and analyze data, prepare maps, charts, and tables and conduct all necessary studies for the accomplishment of its other duties...”
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In matters relating to comprehensive planning, a regional planning commission:
“...may enter into a contract and cooperate with any federal, state, or local unit of government including other planning commissions or organizations within this or other states under laws of Missouri.”
“The comprehensive plan shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the region which will, in accordance with existing and future needs, best promote public health, safety, morals, order, convenience prosperity or the general welfare, as well as efficient and economy in the process of development.”
Designation of Regional Planning Commissions
The State and Regional Planning and Community Development Act also authorized the Governor to create regional planning commissions upon the petition of local governmental units. If the governor finds that there is a need for a regional planning commission, and if the governing bodies of local units within the proposed region includes over fifty percent of the population of the proposed region, then the governor may create the regional planning commission.
Today, the State of Missouri's one‐hundred and fourteen counties have been divided into nineteen regional planning commissions. The map below illustrates Missouri’s Regional Planning Commissions.
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Figure 1.1
State of Missouri Regional Planning Commissions
1. Boonslick Regional Planning Commission 11. MO-KAN Regional Council 2. Bootheel Regional Planning Commission 12. Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission 3. East-West Gateway Coordinating Council 13. Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments 4. Green Hills Regional Planning Commission 14. Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission 5. Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission 15. Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council 6. Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments 16. Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission 7. Mark Twain Regional Planning Commission 17. South Central Ozark Council of Governments 8. Meramec Regional Planning Commission 18. Southeast Missouri Regional Planning and 9. Mid-America Council of Governments Economic Development 10.Mid-Missouri Council of Governments 19. Southwest Missouri Advisory Council of Government
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BRPC Member Governments
Lincoln County Montgomery County Warren County Elsberry Bellflower Innsbrook* Foley High Hill Marthasville Hawk Point Jonesburg Pendleton* Moscow Mills Middletown Warrenton Old Monroe Montgomery Wright City Troy New Florence Winfield Wellsville Chain of Rocks* Rhineland* Fountain N Lakes* Silex* Truxton* Whiteside* *indicates a village form of government
BRPC Executive Board
Charles H. Kemper, Chairman Sean O’Brien City of Troy Lincoln County Charles Korman, Vice Chairman Jim Mayes Montgomery County Lincoln County Floyd Weeks, Secretary Murray Bruer City of High Hill City of Truesdale Hubie Kluesenere, Treasurer Jeff Porter Warren County City of Montgomery
BRPC Board of Directors
The Boonslick Regional Planning Commission is a voluntary association of governments within the Boonslick Region. Each municipality is allotted one representative, each county government is allotted three representatives, and there is an at‐large member representing each county on the BRPC Board of Directors.
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BRPC Staff
Table 1.1 Employee Title Employed Since Steve W. Etcher Executive Director 1988 Steve Brune Assistant Director 1997 Chuck Eichmeyer Program Coordinator 1990 Jane Cale Office Manager 1999 Jason Schantz Planner 2005 Jay Gourley Flood Coordinator 2008 Heidi Prewitt Information Specialist 2007 Krishnapriya Kunapareddy Planner 2009 Kim Meyer Fiscal Officer 2007 Lisa Davenport Receptionist 2008 JoAnn Toerper Program Administrator 2004 Pam McCleave Career Consultant 2004 Alice Meyer Career Consultant 2007 Nancy Borgmann Resource Room Assistant 2006 Lisa Duke Employment & Training Specialist 2005 Dawn Tipton Employment & Training Specialist 2007 Jill Williams Career Consultant 2008 Janice Dickmeyer Career Consultant 2009 Linda Dowling Employment & Training Specialist 2009 Krystal Collins Youth Consultant 2007 Jason Janes Youth Consultant 2009
History of the Organization
On May 27, 1968, Governor Warren E. Hearnes signed the necessary documents creating the Boonslick Regional Planning Commission, to assist in the governance of Lincoln, Montgomery, and Warren Counties. The Commission is a voluntary council of local governments that provides technical assistance to the twenty‐seven municipal governments and three county governments in east‐central Missouri.
General Description The Boonslick Region is a three‐county, 1,645 square mile area located in the central east section of the state. The Boonslick Region is bounded by Audrain and Pike Counties on the
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north, Audrain and Callaway Counties on the west, St. Charles County on the southeast, the Mississippi River to the northeast and the Missouri River on the south.
Programs and Services
Boonslick is actively engaged in helping the members address community and economic development needs. The agency assists communities, not‐for‐profit corporations, and other political entities seek funding, develop strategies, and collaborate in meeting their respective challenges. Grant writing, grant administration, project development and financing, and bringing programs and agencies together are just a few of the services which the BRPC community development and planning staff provide. The types of projects undertaken are unique and constantly evolving, reflective of the dynamics of the region. Projects range from affordable housing and water/sewer systems to community buildings and neighborhood revitalization.
Missouri Career Center
Boonslick administers the local Missouri Career Center for the Missouri Division of Workforce Development. The center provides resources for job seekers as well as businesses in need of employees. A list of the services provided by Career center is provided in the Appendix Section. The most important services include:
Career Assistance Program
Employment and training specialists work with clients in the Career Assistance Program for clients receiving temporary assistance. This program continues to expand and challenge us as we provide case management services for individuals in Lincoln, Montgomery and Warren counties. Boonslick also administers the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program.
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Workforce Investment Act
Boonslick provides career consultants working with the adult, youth, and dislocated worker programs. Services include training and assistance on issues such as computer access, resumes, and interviewing skills, in addition to providing educational assistance and job training.
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SECTION 2 – Geographic Profile Where Are We Now?
History of the Region
The Boonslick Region is situated between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. The rivers profoundly influenced the geographic, economic, and social development of the area. As major avenues of inland migration, the rivers lent accessibility to the Region. Among the earliest territory of the Trans‐Mississippi West to be probed by the Europeans, the Region's history is especially colorful and significant to Missouri’s territorial history.
Due to the Region's close proximity to the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, infiltration to the area occurred early. Prior to the first permanent settlement in the late 1700's, numerous tribes and bands of Native Americans claimed the territory as their home and hunting grounds. War among the Missouis, Otoes, Iowas, Omahas, Poncas, Osages, Sacs, and Foxes prevented permanent settlements. However, early exploration of the Region by French and Spanish was not detoured. It is believed DeBourgmond, while on an official mission to bring peace among the tribes, in order to stabilize the fur trade, traveled through the land in 1722. Up to the founding of St. Louis in 1764, most inhabitants were French and Spanish fur trappers who sought the pelts of otter, beaver, muskrat, and mink.
Prior to the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the Spanish and French governments held most of the land west of the Mississippi. During the period of Spanish occupation, in the 18th century, numerous land grants were made. Much of Boonslick’s Region belonged to absentee land owners who remained in Europe or in the southern United States. The French government respected these deeds to property and urged that the United States government do likewise when they sold the territory in 1803. U.S. officials did recognize the legitimacy of these land claims. Most Frenchmen and Spaniards sold their claims to the influx of Americans who came
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from the southern states and to those families in the St. Louis and St. Charles districts who desired to move out of these more populous districts onto the fringe of "civilization".
In 1808, a group of Kentuckians, under the leadership of Colonel Benjamin Cooper, moved into the area. The legendary Daniel Boone moved into Warren County with his family. By this time an elderly man, Boone and his wife lived with their daughter and son‐in‐law, Flanders Callaway, in their home at Marthasville. The Boone family continued to serve as guides and surveyors and became models of the frontier entrepreneur. Surveying a road, which became known as the Booneslick Road and from which the Region received its name, the Boone family helped to link St. Louis and St. Charles with the interior of Missouri. Traveling from St. Louis to the Howard and Saline County areas, where the Boones manufactured salt, the road allowed immigrants and trade goods to flow more swiftly into the frontier zones.
By 1859, most of the land in the Region had been placed in private ownership; the steady, stable growth of the Region encouraged the construction of a railroad through the Region from St. Charles to Macon. This growth declined with the onslaught of the Civil War. As with most Missouri Counties, the Region divided its sympathies over the Union and Confederate causes. The strong southern influence could not offset the partiality of the Germans and those people originally from the Ohio Valley. With St. Louis being the stronghold of Union supporters, Confederate sympathizers held their activity to a minimum. As a result, the Region did not experience the traumatic upheavals that other areas of Missouri felt.
Typical of the national pattern of development after the War, the Boonslick Region attempted to entice more people to settle, to finance construction of additional railroads and to direct existing capital into the exploitation of natural resources. However, unlike the western and northern counties of Missouri, this region did not experience the dramatic industrial,
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agricultural, and demographic growth. The limited growth was steady and gradual, not one of multiple leaps.
Construction of railroads linked the Region with all parts of the state and expanded its market center to include Kansas City, Omaha, and Chicago. The feeder business became more important, as did dairy farming. Receiving calves from Kansas City and Omaha, farmers fed them until they were transported to the Chicago livestock market. Moreover, the production of corn tripled with none being exported but much being imported to support the feeder industry.
During the depressions of 1893 and 1929, the Region experienced a gradual decrease in its population. The economic base remained affixed to agricultural products. As part of the relief and recovery programs of the New Deal, many citizens were affected by the resettlement program. Gradually, by the 1950's, the economic base shifted from one supported by agriculture to one broadened by the inclusion of manufacturing. Clothing, nursery products and automobile parts became part of the exports from the Region.
Today, St. Louis and St. Charles serve as magnets to the Region in that they provided employment for the working force, but at the same time they have drained the Region of its younger adults. Recently, trends show the population of the Boonslick Region is increasing. The "rural renaissance" and "back to the farm" movement has encouraged many urban dwellers to return to rural areas. Increases in crime and urban decay have made rural communities more desirable for families to relocate in. Furthermore, improved telecommunications and transportation routes make it easier for workers to commute.
Municipalities
The Boonslick Region has 27 incorporated places within its three counties. Lincoln County is the largest county composed of 631 square miles.
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Lincoln County has twelve municipalities: Chain of Rocks, Elsberry, Foley, Fountain N Lakes, Hawk Point, Moscow Mills, Old Monroe, Silex, Troy, Truxton, Whiteside, and Winfield. Troy serves as Lincoln County’s county seat. Montgomery County consists of 584 square miles and has nine cities: Bellflower, High Hill, Jonesburg, Middletown, Montgomery City, McKittrick, New Florence, Rhineland and Wellsville. Montgomery City is the county seat of Montgomery County. The remaining five incorporated communities are in Warren County. Warren County is the smallest county in the Boonslick Region consisting of 432 square miles. These cities include: Innsbrook, Pendleton, Marthasville, Truesdale, Warrenton, and Wright City. Warrenton serves as the county seat.
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Figure 2.1
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Geography, Geology, and Climate
Boonslick Region
The Boonslick Region’s geography is comprised of 1,588 square miles of prairie land caught in the fork of the Nation’s two giant waterways, the Mississippi River and Missouri River. Annual mean temperature for the region is in the mid‐50s, with the coldest month of the year being in January with a mean temperature of 27 degrees F. In contrast, July is the warmest month of the year with a mean temperature of 87 degrees F. Annual mean precipitation for the region is 37.5 inches. Average rainfall in the wettest month of June is 4.8 inches. Average snowfall for the region is 28.1 inches occurring mainly in the months of December, January, and February. Figure 2.2 Topographic relief map for the region
Moderately Dissected Plains
Smooth Plains
Highly Dissected Plateaus
Flat Lowlands
Source: http://www.dnr.mo.gov/geology/adm/publications/map‐TopoMo.pdf
Land Use
The Boonslick Region represents a small fraction of the land within the State of Missouri. The State of Missouri consists of 68,898.1 square miles. The Boonslick Region incorporates 1,588 square miles or 2.3% of the State. The mean size of the Counties located in the Boonslick Region is 533.6 square miles. The table below illustrates the size of the three Boonslick Counties and the population density:
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Table 2.1 Land area and population density for Boonslick Region‐ 2007 Estimates
Land Area Population Density Location (square miles) Population (persons per square mile) State of Missouri 68,885.9 5,878,415 85.3 Boonslick Region 1,599.3 93,915 58.16 Lincoln County 630.5 51,528 81.7 Montgomery County 537.5 11,920 22.2 Warren County 431.3 30,467 70.6 Source: STATS Indiana
The population density in the Boonslick Region is much less dense than throughout the State of Missouri. The population density in both Lincoln and Warren Counties is increasing, showing nearly 82 and 71 persons per square mile, respectively; however, Montgomery County is much less dense than the rest of the region with 22 persons per square mile.
Urban Land Use
According to the Census Bureau, an urban area is defined as a place having a population of at least 2,500 people. Only two cities in the Boonslick Region fit this definition, Troy and Warrenton. Developed lands in these areas are classified as residential, commercial, industrial, public and parkland. Residential land is devoted primarily to single‐family dwellings.
Agricultural Land Use
Although business and industries are developing in the Boonslick Region, historically the Region is agricultural based. Much of the businesses in the surrounding communities are agriculture support services. The two leading crops in the Region are corn and hay; these are used predominantly as feed for hogs and cattle. Soybeans and wheat are other principle crops. Livestock includes beef cattle, and hogs. Cash‐grain farming dominates the area bordering the Missouri River flood plain.
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Farms
The number of Missouri farms increased from 98,860 in 1997 to 107,825 in 2007, (9% increase). Similar to State trends, in the Boonslick Region the number of farms has increased since 1997. As shown below, land dedicated to farms has increased by 24% from 1997 to 2007 in the Region. In Lincoln County, the number of farms increased by 12.2% since 1997. Montgomery County experienced a 26% increase and Warren County a 23% increase. The major crops harvested are sorghum for grain, sorghum for silage or green chop, soybeans for beans, forage, and vegetables.
Table 2.2 Land allocated for farms in the region Area Number of Farms Acreage Average size of farms 2007 2002 1997 2007 2002 1997 2007 2002 1997 Boonslick 2,867 2,533 2,309 643,726 652,051 642,658 517 879 828 Lincoln 1,108 1,102 989 248,858 251,707 262,362 225 339 265 Montgomery 1,036 761 765 248,070 258,679 247,776 289 340 324 Warren 723 670 555 146,798 141,665 132,520 203 211 239 Source: Census of Agriculture (1997, 2002, 2007)
Natural Resources
Compared to other areas of the State of Missouri, the Boonslick Region has limited natural resources for use in economic development. Within the region, there are no resources to mine in terms of lead, coal or other common minerals. Also, there is no natural gas or oil available for extraction within the region.
What the region does have in terms of assets is the availability of land; therefore, the most important natural resource within the Boonslick Region is soil. There is a variety of soil that interlaces the region and fosters a variety of productivity. The deep loess soils within the region provide a growing medium for cultivating crops, livestock and timber. Principal crops are corn, soybeans and wheat while livestock raised is mostly beef cattle and hogs. The sale of timber products is important in the steep, dissected areas between the prairie region and the major flood plains. Another important attribute of the soils in the Boonslick Region is that most are
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suitable for many urban uses; such as, residential and commercial site developments. This is an important resource in terms of adequately allowing development to occur within the region. Limestone is quarried in a few areas of the region and specialized clay used in the production of fire bricks (though a diminishing resource) is still withdrawn from a few pits in the region.
Figure 2.3 Mineral Resources in the region (2001)
Source: Missouri Department of Natural Resources Geological Survey and Resource Assessment Division
Figure 2.4 Generalized Geologic Map (2002)
Source: Missouri Department of Natural Resources Geological Survey and Resource Assessment Division
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Air Quality
Lincoln and Warren counties are located adjacent to the current non‐attainment area. The only monitor located within these two counties is located in Foley, Missouri. Lincoln County has been categorized under recommended 8‐hour ozone non‐attainment boundary.
Environmental Constraints
Boonslick region is susceptible to natural hazards like hail, thunderstorms, high winds, floods, tornadoes, and extreme temperatures (severe winter weather or high heat waves). Hazard mitigation plan is an important component of disaster recovery since 1988 when the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, Public Law 93‐288, was amended by Public Law 100‐707, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. These plans are developed for all the three counties and updated every five years. Hazard Mitigations Plans discuss in detail the issues such as‐ historical statistics of the hazards, process followed to mitigate the hazards, and also the process to monitor, evaluate and update the plan. Apart from the hazard mitigation plans, each county develops an emergency operations plan which clearly details out the process followed in case of any unanticipated emergency.
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SECTION 3‐ Demographic Profile
Population Trends The State of Missouri, and the Boonslick Region have experienced significant population growth over the past two decades and the growth is projected to continue at a substantial rate through 2020. The state increased by an average of more than 33,900 residents annually in the years from 1980 through 2000. This trend is expected to decrease to only 24,100 new annual residents through 2020 which will provide a growth rate of 5% according to the State of Missouri Office of Administration/Division of Budget and Planning projections.
The population of the Boonslick Region has changed dramatically over the past two decades. From 1980 to 1990 the region grew by 11,151 people or 22.9%, and from 1990 to 2000 the region grew by 15,824 people or 26.5%. Overall both Lincoln and Warren counties were the leaders for growth in the region. Lincoln and Warren counties grew by 30.2% and 31.1% respectively between 1980 and 1990. Between 1990 and 2000 Lincoln County increased population by 34.8% with a total population in 2000 of 38,944 and Warren County increased population by 25.6% with a total population in 2000 of 24,525. Montgomery County saw a loss of 182 people between 1980 and 1990, but between 1990 and 2000 the county saw a 6.9% increase in new residents with a total population of 12,136. Out of Missouri’s 114 counties, Lincoln County ranked 4th, Warren County ranked 11th, and Montgomery County ranked 70th in highest population change between the 1990 and 2000 Census.
Through 2020, the Boonslick Region is projected to grow at an average rate of 18% per decade, which is almost four times faster than that of the state. The growth of the region is due primarily to its proximity to the St. Louis metro area, low‐cost housing, and low transportation costs.
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Figure 3.1 Missouri Population trends (1970‐2020)
Figure 3.2 Boonslick Region Population Growth 1980‐2020
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0 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Lincoln County 22,193 28,892 38,944 46,235 55,262 Montgomery County 11,537 11,355 12,136 12,592 13,095 Warren County 14,900 19,534 24,525 30,864 36,273
Births, Deaths, and Migration (1990‐2000)
Lincoln and Warren County’s natural increase rate is higher compared to Missouri’s rate of 3.3 percent. Montgomery County has a negative natural increase rate in the region. Lincoln and Warren County’s net migration rate is comparatively higher than the Missouri’s migration rate of 9.3 percent. Montgomery County has a lower net migration rate.
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Table 3.1 Natural increase and Net migration in the region Natural Net Increase Migration Births Deaths Number Rate Number Rate Lincoln 4,756 2,598 2,158 7.5 7,894 27.3 Montgomery 1,405 1,618 ‐213 ‐1.9 994 8.8 Warren 3,052 1,848 1,204 6.2 3,787 19.4 Boonslick 9,213 6,064 3,149 3.93 12,675 18.5 Source: Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis
2007 Population Estimates
As per 2007 population estimates, Boonslick population increased by 25 percent from 2000 to 2007 whereas, the state population increased by 5 percent. Lincoln County increased by 32 percent and Warren County by 24 percent. Montgomery County decreased by 2 percent. Figure 3.3 Population Change 2000‐2007
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0 Lincoln Montgomery Warren 2000 38,944 12,136 24,525 2007 51,528 11,920 30,467
Age Profile The age distribution for the Boonslick Region has increased continually since 1970 and is projected to increase in all age groups through 2020. Between 1990 and 2000 Census, all age groups throughout the region increased dramatically; the 0‐14 age group exhibited the largest increase of almost 6,500 people. This trend can show an increase in new families to the region. In conjunction with the 0‐14 age group increase, the Census data showed an increase in a large portion of the 25‐44, and 45‐64 workforce population age groups. This trend shows these new families are more career‐oriented, and have established their careers before having families.
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The fastest growing county in the region for the 2000 Census was Lincoln County with a change in population of 34.8%, the fourth fastest in the state. Also Lincoln County has the largest 16‐ and‐over labor force of 19,583 people or 68.5% of their population. Lincoln County also has the lowest median age of 34.5. Figure 3.4 Regional Population‐ Age Profile
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0 0 - 14 15 - 24 25 - 44 45 - 64 65+
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Source: Missouri Census Data Center, 2000
A closer look at the region’s population pyramid from the 2000 Census shows relatively equal distributions of the male and female populations within the region. The bar chart also emphasizes the large increase in the 0‐14 range and also in the 25‐64 population range. The largest single increase is reflected in the 25‐44 age group; the prime workforce ages for current employment.
This buildup in population within these different age groups shows a need to plan for an increase in elementary and secondary educational facilities to handle the influx of youth to the region, as well as the need to plan for new medical and geriatric facilities to support the growing number of the near‐retirement population. One other change in population that is recognized by the pyramid is the sharp reduction in population between the ages of 18‐24. This age specific out‐migration in population could be the result of the region’s lack of higher learning institutions. These age‐specific issues will be looked at in greater detail throughout the CEDS plan.
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Table 3.2 Figure 3.5 Regional Population Pyramid
Regional Population Pyramid Census 2000 Male Female Under 5 2,626 2,522 85 and Over Female 5 to 9 2,986 2,960 75 to 84 10 to 14 3,309 3,207 Male 65 to 74 15 to 17 1,932 1,820 18 to 19 1,024 959 60 to 64 20 to 24 1,918 2,009 55 to 59 25 to 34 4,551 4,459 45 to 54 35 to 44 6,531 6,452 35 to 44 45 to 54 4,905 4,764 55 to 59 1,991 2,008 Age 25 to 34 60 to 64 1,621 1,580 20 to 24 65 to 74 2,466 2,615 18 to 19 75 to 84 1,294 1,869 85 and Over 353 874 15 to 17 10 to 14 5 to 9 Under 5 Percent of Total
Source: Missouri Census Data Center, 2000
2007 Population Estimates by Age and Gender
The following two tables show 2007 population estimates by age and gender for all the three counties in the region. Population estimates by age show that 47 percent of the population is involved in work force. Median ages for Lincoln and Warren are 33.6 and 36.1 (2005‐2007 American Community Survey 3‐Year Estimates) respectively. Table 3.3 Population estimates by age (2007) Population estimates by age in 2007 Lincoln Montgomery Warren Boonslick Preschool (0‐4) 3,829 804 2,214 6,847 School Age (5 to 17) 10,164 1,998 5,485 17,647 College Age (18 to 24) 4,710 933 2,559 8,202 Young Adult (25 to 44) 15,709 2,871 8,586 27,166 Older Adult (45 to 64) 12,033 3,232 7,618 22,883 Older (65 plus) 5,083 2,082 4,005 11,170 Source: 2007 population estimates
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Table 3.4 Population by gender (2007) 2007 Population by Gender County Male Female % of Total ‐ M % of Total ‐ F Lincoln 25,528 26,000 49.6% 50.4% Montgomery 5,916 6,004 49.6% 50.4% Warren 15,128 15,339 49.7% 50.3% Region Total 46,572 47,343 49.6% 50.4% Source: 2007 population estimates
Similar to 2000 Census, 2007 population by gender shows that there is a very close ratio of males to females in the region.
Family The following table shows that 54 percent of the population (greater than age 15) is married, which is slightly lower than the State of Missouri average, 55.5 percent. Table 3.5 Family Characteristics Census 2000 Lincoln Montgomery Warren Over 15 Yrs of Age 29,276 9,651 19,103 Never Married 6,533 1,957 3,716 Married 17,799 5,524 11,964 Separated 364 154 308 Widowed 1,729 1,013 1,174 Divorced 2,851 1,003 1,941 Source: Missouri Census Data Center, 2000
In reviewing the percentages from the next table, the large majority of households with children are married couple families with 81.3 percent. Furthermore, there are twice as, many more single female head of the households than male family head of household for the same time period. This amount is far less than the statewide statistics where there are three times as many female family household heads than male family household heads.
Table 3.6 Household Characteristics CENSUS 2000 Lincoln Montgomery Warren Boonslick Missouri Total Families 10,596 3,359 6,898 20,853 1,486,546 Households with Children 5,659 1,501 3,246 10,406 712,269 Married Couple Family 80 % 81 % 83 % 81.3% 78% Male Householder 6 % 6% 5% 5.6% 6 % Female Householder 12 % 14 % 12 % 12.6% 17%
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CENSUS 2000 Lincoln Montgomery Warren Boonslick Missouri Average Family Size 3.17 2.97 3.05 3.06 3.02 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000
Diversity Although the Boonslick Region remains predominantly white according to the 2000 Census, the number of minorities within the population has grown to help diversify the region. The 2000 Census reports the minority population is made up 3.98% of the population as compared to 2.98% in 1990. This relates to a 68.6% increase in the minority population from 1990 to 2000 within the region. As per the 2007 population estimates, the increase in minority population was about 76 percent. As with the rest of the nation, the portion of the region’s population identifying itself as Hispanic grew significantly.
As per 2007 estimates the Hispanic population increased by 52 percent. The increase for the region exceeded that of Missouri which rose by 92.2%. The following tables present a more detailed look at the region’s diversity.
Table 3.7 Ethnic Composition of Boonslick Region
Race Year % of Change % of Total 1990 2000 1990 to 2000 for 2000 White 57,998 72,599 25.2% 96.02% Black 1,392 1,401 0.6% 1.85% Am Indian/Alaska Native 160 282 76.3% 0.37% Asian/Pacific Islander 107 174 62.6% 0.24% Other 124 300 141.9% 0.40% 2 or more race N/A 849 N/A 1.12%
Table 3.8 Population estimates by race and Hispanic origin (2007)
Population Estimates by Race Lincoln Montgomery Warren Boonslick and Hispanic Origin in 2007 American Ind. or Alaskan Native Alone 160 33 137 330 Asian Alone 130 120 98 348 Black Alone 1,161 279 773 2,213
Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. 11 1 5 17
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Population Estimates by Race Lincoln Montgomery Warren Boonslick and Hispanic Origin in 2007 Isl. Alone
White Alone 49,498 11,330 29,148 89,976
Two or More Race Groups 568 157 306 1031 Hispanic or Latino (can be of any race) Not Hispanic or Latino 50,661 11,806 29,815 92,282 Hispanic or Latino 867 114 652 1633 Source: 2007 population estimates
Figure 3.6 Boonslick region minority composition (2007) Boonslick Region- Minority Composition (2007)
others 37%
black 48%
AM or Asian alone Alaskan 8% native alone 7% Population Disability Of the civilian non‐institutionalized population aged 21 to 64, the 2000 Census identified 4 percent as having a disability. Only 20 percent of the disabled were employed. As life expectancy continues to rise, more people will survive to develop disabilities related to old age. The challenge to serving the aged and disabled is to preserve independence, dignity and a feeling of usefulness in the community for those managing chronic illnesses.
Income
The 2006 average per capita income for the region was $27,066 compared to the 2006 average per capita income of $32,793 for the State. These average wages are expected to increase as the labor force within the region grows.
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Levels of income in a region determine many things for its residents; including, quality of life and the amount of resources a resident put back into the community. Historically, the per capita income of the Boonslick Region is slightly higher than the average per capita income for Missouri’s non‐metropolitan portion; however it is extremely lower compared to the per capita of the neighboring St. Louis Metropolitan area. This, taking into account that Lincoln and Warren Counties are both included in the St. Louis MSA, introduces the idea that employees in the Boonslick Region are subject to lower wages, possibly due to the limited job market diversity and the heavy reliance on manufacturing and agricultural services.
Table 3.9 Per Capita Income trends (1992‐2006) Area 1992 1993 1994 1995 2000 2006 Missouri $14,537 $14,847 $15,640 $16,309 $16,595 $32,793 St. Louis MSA $21,963 $22,529 $23,634 $25,170 $26,220 $37,652 Boonslick $15,660 $15,614 $16,581 $17,342 $17,310 $27,066 Lincoln $15,579 $15,404 $16,555 $17,300 $17,149 $25,845 Montgomery $15,577 $15,456 $16,203 $17,065 $15,092 $26,474 Warren $15,826 $15,982 $16,987 $17,661 $19,690 $28,881 Source: STATS Indiana
Not only are the Boonslick Region’s per capita income levels below those of the St. Louis MSA, but those in the St. Louis MSA have been increasing at a higher rate than Boonslick. This is a factor that pulls residents of the Boonslick Region to the St. Louis metro area for employment.
Other income factors, including median household income and median family income can be seen in the following tables.
Table 3.10 Median Household Income in the region Median Household Income 1980 1990 2000 2007 Boonslick Region $25,018 $26,241 $38,793 $48,740 Lincoln County $26,578 $28,054 $42,592 $54,938 Montgomery County $20,969 $21,726 $32,772 $40,298 Warren County $27,507 $28,944 $41,016 $50,986 Source: Missouri State Census Data Center & STATS Indiana
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Table 3.11 Median Family Income in the region
Median Family Income 1980 1990 2000 Boonslick Region $29,753 $30,632 $44,414 Lincoln County $30,944 $32,222 $47,747 Montgomery County $25,796 $26,188 $38,632 Warren County $32,520 $33,486 $46,863 Source: Missouri State Census Data Center
Education
The education of our children, and the future of the region, depends upon a strong and modern education system. As the population of the Boonslick Region increases, the school system will be placed under pressure to accommodate new students. Fall enrollment in the region’s public schools averaged over 1,000 new enrollments every year to bring the K‐12 enrollment for the 2000 Census to 17,224 students. As of the 2000 Census, 15 school districts serviced the Boonslick Region. Many of these districts serve only a small portion of the region’s K‐12 population. Table 3.12 Boonslick Area School District Fall Enrollment 1997‐2002 & 2008
1997‐ 1998‐ 1999‐ 2000‐ 2001‐ School District 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 * As of 10/22/2008 Community R‐VI 371 392 396 388 392 354 (‐10%) Elsberry R‐II 943 947 954 915 872 873 (+0.01%) Francis Howell R‐III 18,155 18,503 18,832 18,831 18,649 22,092 (+18.46%) Gasconade County R‐I 1,143 1,130 1,149 1,118 1,140 1,080 (‐5.4%) Montgomery County R‐II 1,579 1,488 1,452 1,395 1,378 1,337(‐0.07%) Pike County R‐III 566 555 577 575 566 579 (+2.3%) Silex R‐I 339 337 344 371 361 363 (+0.5%) South Callaway R‐II 949 938 974 933 940 980 (+4.25%) Troy R‐III 3,945 4,134 4,273 4,484 4,674 5,947 (27.2%) Washington 3,690 3,717 3,727 3,786 3,837 4,280 (+11.5%) Warren County R‐III 2,378 2,479 2,513 2,587 2,668 3,065 (+14.8%) Wellsville Middletown R‐I 562 543 546 532 502 486 (‐3.1%) Wentzville R‐IV 5,339 5,559 5,742 6,003 6,407 11,383 (+77.6%) Winfield R‐IV 1,466 1,455 1,498 1,521 1,563 1,627 (4.09%) Wright City R‐II 1,222 1,250 1,220 1,262 1,280 1,448 (13.12%)
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• 2008 values are downloaded from Missouri Department of elementary and Secondary Education. Source: Missouri Department of elementary and Secondary Education
As of October 2008, the total enrollment in Boonslick region was 55,894 which was an increase of 25 percent compared to the 2002 enrollment (Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education). The numbers increased by more than four percent in their total enrollment by 2008. According to Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the total enrollment for the year 2011 is projected to be 54,720 which is 2.1 percent less than the year 2008.
Educational Attainment Educational attainment levels for the Boonslick Region continued to rise since the 1990 Census. The 2000 U.S. Census indicated the Boonslick Region’s median educational attainment rate was 76.5%. That’s up from the 1990 Census median educational attainment rate of 66.8%, an increase in the attainment rate of 9.7%. This meant that for the 2000 Census, over three‐ quarters of the 25‐and‐older population within the region had a high school diploma or higher. The attainment rate for persons achieving a bachelor’s degree or higher within the Boonslick Region has also risen from 7.7% in 1990 to 10.2% in 2000. Overall, the higher educational attainment rates for the region help to attract new technological and professional companies as well as improve existing businesses within the region. Table 3.13 Education attainment statistics for the region Educational Attainment: Census 2000 LincolnMontgomery Warren Boonslick Total Population 25 and Older 24,092 8,182 16,137 48,411 Less Than 9th Grade 1,990 959 1,185 4,134 9th to 12th No Diploma 3,707 1,402 2,121 7,230 High School Grad (inc. equiv.) 10,320 3,396 6,500 20,216 Some College, No Degree 4,744 1,300 3,664 9,708 Associate Degree 1,006 316 874 2,196 Bachelor's Degree 1,566 515 1,232 3,313 Graduate or Prof. Degree 759 294 561 1614
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Figure 3.7 Education attainment in the region Boonslick Region- Educational Attainment (2000)
Graduate or Less Than 9th Prof. Degree Bachelor's Grade 4% Associate Degree 8% Degree 8% 9th to 12th No 4% Diploma 15%
Some College, No Degree 21% High School Grad (inc. equiv.) 40%
Along with the higher attainment rates for education within the region, the annual dropout rate for the region is also on the decline. The annual dropout rate fell from 7.7% in 1996 to 4.2% in 2000. The average dropout rate for the region is now lower than the state’s average of 5.0%. This status bodes well for the quality of the workforce as well as for the availability of good educational systems for companies contemplating a move to the region.
Dropout rates in 2007 and 2008 are shown below. 2007 dropout rate in the region was 2.88 percent and in 2008 it was 3.28 percent. Missouri’s dropout rate in 2008 is 9 percent.
Table 3.14 School dropout rates in the region 2008 2007 School District Dropout % Dropout % Community R‐VI 2.9 1.6 Elsberry R‐II 5.1 2.2 Francis Howell R‐III 2.3 2.5 Gasconade County R‐I 1.9 3.1 Montgomery County R‐II 3.9 3.6 Pike County R‐III 2.5 3.4 Silex R‐I 2.9 1.4 South Callaway R‐II 2.5 1.6 Troy R‐III 3.9 2.7 Washington 2.9 4.4 Warren County R‐III 4.1 4.5 Wellsville Middletown R‐I 0.7 3.9 Wentzville R‐IV 2 2.6
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2008 2007 School District Dropout % Dropout % Winfield R‐IV 6.8 2.6 Wright City R‐II 4.8 3.1 Source: Missouri Department of elementary and Secondary Education
Graduate Analysis The following table shows the total number enrolled in each school district, total number of district grads, and total number of students who went to college, post‐secondary non‐college, employment, and military. Most of the grads preferred college than employment.
Table 3.15 Graduate Analysis (2005)
Total No. of Enrolled district College Post‐Secondary Employm ent Military School District grads (%) Non‐College (%) (%) (%) Community R‐VI 353 28 53.6 3.6 32.1 7.1 Elsberry R‐II 869 59 35.6 10.2 49.2 0 Francis Howell R‐III 18,336 1366 80.5 6.7 6.4 3.1 Gasconade County R‐I 1,120 93 53.8 7.5 29 4.3 Montgomery County R‐II 1,347 106 65.1 12.3 19.8 2.8 Pike County R‐III 575 48 54.2 4.2 33.3 2.1 Silex R‐I 342 29 58.6 6.9 20.7 3.4 South Callaway R‐II 934 71 47.9 12.7 26.8 1.4 Troy R‐III 5,309 316 60.1 10.8 25.9 3.2 Washington 3,982 321 74.5 5.9 10.3 0.9 Warren County R‐III 2,772 204 49.5 0 35.3 6.4 Wellsville Middletown R‐I 463 31 61.3 0 32.3 6.5 Wentzville R‐IV 8,720 487 82.1 0 12.7 2.3 Winfield R‐IV 1,587 101 33.7 9.9 42.6 5.9 Wright City R‐II 1,415 69 78.3 4.3 13 2.9 Source: Missouri Department of elementary and Secondary Education
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Housing
Existing housing stock within the Boonslick Region continues to remain a concern as pointed out in the original Overall Economic Development Program (OEDP) and CEDS 2002. The 2000 U.S. Census continues to point out the lack of housing stock diversity within the region.
Although the region saw the construction of 9,250 new housing units from March of 1990 through March of 2000, this new construction has provided very little in the way of alternative housing opportunities. The problem is that the overwhelming majority of new construction in the region has been for single‐family residential homes or the latest trend of mobile home subdivisions.
As of the 2000 Census, single‐family residential and mobile homes made up 93.8% of the region’s existing housing stock. This left those who live within the region with limited housing choices. The lack of apartments within the region has left a void in personnel from which employers can select. Also, the lack of apartments has alienated the region from prospective employees. Those who would require this type of housing to transfer into the region as well as those who chose to live in apartments for the maintenance‐free lifestyle are faced with a severe shortage of choices.
As per the 2007 population estimates, the total number of housing units increased by 16 percent in the region. Table 3.16 Change in the number of housing units (2000‐2007) Lincoln Montgomery Warren County County County Total Total Housing Units 1‐Jul‐07 17,437 6,205 13,885 37,527 1‐Jul‐06 17,267 6,142 13,536 36,945 1‐Jul‐05 16,974 6,092 13,070 36,136 1‐Jul‐04 16,709 6,021 12,631 35,361 1‐Jul‐03 16,420 5,944 12,186 34,550 1‐Jul‐02 16,089 5,866 11,818 33,773 1‐Jul‐01 15,853 5,807 11,502 33,162 1‐Jul‐00 15,587 5,744 11,136 32,467 April 1, 2000 15,513 5,726 11,044 32,283
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Lincoln Montgomery Warren County County County Total Total Housing Units (Estimates Base) April 1, 2000 (Census 2000) 15,511 5,726 11,046 32,283 Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Table 3.17 Housing Characteristics Total Housing Occupied Vacant Homeowner Rental vacancy 2000 Census Units Housing Units Housing Units vacancy rate % Rate % Lincoln 15,511 13,851 1,660 2 11 Montgomery 5,726 4,775 951 2.2 10.5 Warren 11,046 9,185 1,861 2 7 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000
There tend to be a larger number of homes in the lower values in the region which is mostly similar to the State of Missouri average. Montgomery has more of the lowest priced homes than the other counties. Table 3.18 Housing values in the region Census 2000 Lincoln Montgomery Warren Missouri Owner Occupied home 11,188 3,760 7,633 1,542,310 House value < $50,000 8.40% 37.10% 4.60% 16.70% Value $50,000 to $99,999 40.10% 48.30% 39.20% 41.40% Value $100,000 to 149,999 31.60% 9.90% 31.20% 22.10% Value $150,000 to $199,999 12.00% 3.50% 15.10% 9.90% Value $200,000 to $299,999 6.70% 1.20% 7.00% 6.30% Value $300,000 to $499,999 0.90% 0.00% 2.60% 2.50% Value $500,000 to $999,999 0.30% 0.00% 0.30% 0.90% Value $1 million or more 0.10% 0.00% 0.00% 0.20% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000
There have been many improvements to the region’s housing stock since the last update. One of these improvements includes the average age of the region’s housing stock. The median age of housing within the region for the 2000 Census was 1981, that’s up from the median age from the 1990 Census of 1973. As of the 2000 Census 48.2% of all housing stock within the region was built after 1980, and 28.7% of the housing stock within the region was built after 1990. The
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trend of new housing construction within the region is expected to continue into the foreseeable future to match the population projections.
Table 3.19 Age of Housing Stock Year Structure Built Lincoln County Montgomery County Warren County Boonslick Region 1995 to March 2000 3,442 560 2,089 6,091 1990 to 1994 1,733 372 1,054 3,159 1980 to 1989 2,834 747 2,723 6,304 1970 to 1979 2,618 955 2,440 6,013 1960 to 1969 1,394 623 812 2,829 1950 to 1959 1,190 741 64 2,575 1940 to 1949 530 282 371 1,183 1939 or Earlier 1,770 1,446 913 4,129 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Another positive trend for the region is that the average valuation of homes within the region continues to rise. The average value of homes in 1980 for the region was $ 54,704 and in 1990 the average value increased to $56,118. From 1980 to 1990 there was only an average increase of $2000 in the valuation of homes across the region. That translates to a 2.6% increase in value to the region’s homes during that period. However, the explosion of growth that has taken place since 1990 in the region has nearly doubled the average value of homes across the region. As of the 2000 Census the average value of a hom e in the region was $103,385. That is an average increase in the value of homes over the past 10 years of 84.2%. By comparison, the State of Missouri housing value increase between the years 1980 and 1990 was 5.8%, and between 1990 and 2000 there was an increase of 60.3%.
Median rent asked The median rent asked for Warren County ($365) is higher than the other counties in the region as well as the state ($364).
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Figure 3.8 Median rental value (2000 census)
Median rent asked, 2000 Census
Warren $365
Montgomery $296 $362 Lincoln
Missouri $364
$0 $100 $200 $300 $400
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000
Foreclosure rates Foreclosure rates in Missouri have been rising similarly to the national rate throughout the housing crisis but remain lower than the U.S. average. In Missouri, there were 32,022 foreclosure filings in 2007, or about one of every 81 households in the state, according to data collected by RealtyTrac. On average in the U.S., one of every 57 households was in foreclosure last year. Only 1.5 percent of the nation’s foreclosures over the year were in Missouri. There were 53 properties in Lincoln, 6 in Montgomery, and 33 properties in Warren which have filed for foreclosure in 2008.
Cost of Living Index Missouri’s cost of living index is 93.2 compared to the national average of 100. In Boonslick region, Montgomery County has the lowest value than the other counties.
Figure 3.9 Cost of living index 2008
Cost of Living Index 2008
100 93.2 90 79.70 77.4 81.00 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Missouri Lincoln Montgomery Warren
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Labor Force The Boonslick Region’s main economic driving force is its population. The 2000 U.S. Census reported the region had a population of over 75,000 people. Of the region’s March 2002 population, 37,929 people made the reported labor force. As per 2007 population estimates, with a total population of 93,915, 47,527 are involved in the labor force. And out of these, 44,865 are employed and 2,662 are unemployed. Table 3.20 Labor force annual averages (2007)
Labor Force Annual Averages in 2007 Lincoln Montgomery Warren Total Total Labor Force 25,683 6,083 15,761 47,527 5‐year % change 13.70% ‐3.60% 9.10% 10‐year % change 45.90% ‐3.90% 30.90% Employed 24,215 5,749 14,901 44,865 5‐year % change 13.10% ‐3.80% 8.70% 10‐year % change 43.80% ‐2.50% 29.70% Unemployed 1,468 334 860 2,662 5‐year % change 24.40% 0.90% 17.00% 10‐year % change 94.40% ‐23.20% 55.20% Unemployment Rate 5.7 5.5 5.5 5‐year % change 9.60% 5.80% 7.80% 10‐year % change 32.60% ‐20.30% 19.60% Source: STATS Indiana Table 3.21 Civilian Labor force 2000 2007 Missouri Total Civilian Labor force 2,806,718 3,022,796 Total Employed 2,657,924 2,864,341 Lincoln Total Civilian Labor force 20,966 25,649 Total Employed 20,306 24,081 Montgomery Total Civilian Labor force 6,246 5,977 Total Employed 6,040 5,627 Warren Total Civilian Labor force 13,720 15,810 Total Employed 13,291 14,818 Boonslick region Total Civilian Labor force 40,932 47,436 Total Employed 39,637 44,526 Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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Table 3.22 Labor force by diversity and gender (Census 2000) Black or African American Indian County Whites American & Alaskan Asian alone Hispanic or Latino Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Lincoln 10,462 8,448 170 117 27 45 11 3 112 84 Montgomery 3,013 2,624 48 42 1 10 37 33 32 18 Warren 6,653 5,607 139 113 16 5 6 5 126 31 Region 20,128 16,679 357 272 44 60 54 41 270 133 Source: U.S. Census Bureau Figure 3.10 Employment status of civilian labor force (2008)
Employment Status of Civilian Labor Force (2008)
30,000 Unemployed 25,000 Employed
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0 Lincoln Montgomery Warren
The overall economy of the Boonslick Region presently is strong. This is mainly due to the growing diversity of the economy within the region. With the population increase to the region, there has been a shift in the region’s industries. Agri‐business and the small individually owned stores have begun to disappear while larger retail chains and other specialty shops grew in the region. Those once‐supporting industries that provide for a small localized population and limited work force are now diversifying to serve a population of many different backgrounds and lifestyles. The Boonslick region is more closely tied economically to the St. Louis MSA.
A very large automobile assembly plant in St. Charles County has created several ‘satellite’ industries in the Boonslick region. The areas along I‐70 and U.S. 61 are corridors for development and expansion.
Warrenton in Warren County and Troy in Lincoln County are the region’s major economic centers. Major manufacturers in the Boonslick region produce furniture and motor vehicle
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equipment. Large nonmanufacturing industries include construction, trucking, wholesale trade, retail trade, health services, educational services, social services and local government.
However there are setbacks to the region’s overall economy. Major setbacks to the region’s economy include reduced production by some of the region’s major employers. This in turn leads to temporary and sometimes permanent layoffs of the region’s employees. As the region grows and more industry moves into the area the effects of these layoffs will have less impact on the economy. However, the region’s reliance on the anchor industries such as Binkley, Warrenton Copper, Bodine, and Harcourt can still have an effect on the region’s economy. Employers like Wellsville Fire Brick which closed its doors permanently severely affected the economy of northern Montgomery County.
Commuting Patterns
The average drive time within the region to place of work was 29.47 minutes as per the 2000 census. Drive time is expected to increase due to the increasing congestion on the region’s major transportation arteries.
The following figure shows the mean travel time to work (of workers 16 years and over) who did not work at home for 2007. As per these estimates, the average mean travel times for Lincoln and Warren County are 31.3 and 27.9 (minutes).
Figure 3.11 Mean travel time to work
Source: 2005‐2007 American Community Survey 3‐Year Estimates
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The 2000 Census reports the region had a total of 35,783 employees 16 years and older. Of those employees, 16,407 lived and worked within the region, and 19,286 commuted outside of the region. Trends show that most of the out‐commuting from the region is to St. Charles and St. Louis counties.
Table 3.23 Commuting Characteristics in the region Workers Age Avg. 16yrs. Or Commute Drive Public Bicycle or Older time (min.) alone Carpool Transportation walk Work at home Total 35,783 30 80.9 13.1 0.2 1.5 3.8 Lincoln 18,386 31 82.1 12.7 0.1 1.1 3.7 Montgomery 5,419 28 77.2 14.4 0.3 2.6 4.9 Warren 11,978 29 80.8 13.2 0.1 1.6 3.4
The following three Charts show the commuting patterns for Montgomery, Lincoln, and Warren counties. Trends show that most of the out‐commuting from the region is to St. Charles and St. Louis counties.
The three figures below depict the commuting patterns for the region.
Figure 3.12
Boone Co, 2 Lincoln Co, 1 Cole Co, 1 Other Missouri Figure 3.13 Callaw ay Co, 2 Counties, 1
Franklin Co, 3 Montgomery Co Other States, 1 2% St.Louis Co, 4 Lincoln Co St.Louis City 2% Other States Gasconade Co, 3% 1% 6
Audrain Co, 6 Franklin Co 7% Warren C St.Charles Co, 43% 7 Montgomery St.Louis Co Co, 55 17% Warren Co, 11
St.Charles Co 25%
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Figure 3.14
Montgomery Co 0.24% Franklin Co Pike Co 0.22% 1% Warren Co Other States 0.48% St.Louis Co 3% Lincoln Co 5% 54%
St.Charles Co 36%
Unemployment Trends The unemployment rates for the State as well as the region have been increasing from 2000 to 2009. It can be clearly seen from the chart that due to the recent economic depression and foreclosures, the unemployment rate has increased by 38.7 percent in the region. Figure 3.15 Unemployment rate
14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Missouri Lincoln Montgomery Warren 2000 2.6 4.8 6.1 4.3 2008 7.3 9 8.6 9 2009 8 13.5 12.2 13
Employment Trends The total number of jobs increased by 6.5 percent from 1997‐2007 in the State of Missouri. From 1997 to 2007, region contribution to the state’s economy has not changed drastically. However, there have been some shifts in Missouri’s economic composition. Specifically, Lincoln County’s contribution to the economy increased by 0.2 percent, and Warren County by 0.09 percent. Whereas, Montgomery County’s contribution decreased by 0.02 percent.
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Table 3.24 Number of jobs in Boonslick Region (1997‐2007) Jobs LincolnMontgomery Warren Total 2007 10,948 3,266 6,776 20,990 2006 10,898 3,376 6,843 21,117 2005 10,622 3,3556,8 60 20,837 2004 10,036 3,426 6,752 20,214 2003 9,507 3,403 6,218 19,128 2002 9,274 3,487 6,421 19,182 2001 9,060 3,419 6,523 19,002 2000 8,680 3,437 6,646 18,763 1999 8,455 3,447 6,462 18,364 1998 8,070 3,536 6,448 18,054 1997 7,754 3,564 6,318 17,636 10‐Year Change 3,194 ‐298 458 3354 10‐Year % Change 41.20% ‐8.40% 7.20% Source: STATS Indiana Missouri had 6.5 percent change in the jobs from 1997‐2007. Lincoln had the highest 10‐year % change with 41.2 percent. Warren County has a change of 7.2 percent. On the other hand, Montgomery County has a drop in the total number of jobs with a 10‐year % change of 8.4. Figure 3.16 Change in the number of jobs (1997‐2007)
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Establishments The total number of establishments for Missouri increased by 10 percent from 1997 to 2007. For Lincoln County, the number increased by 37.4 % and for Warren by 24.7%. On the contrary, for Montgomery County it decreased by 7.3 percent.
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Table 3.25 Number of Establishments in Boonslick Region (1997‐2007) Establishments Lincoln Montgomery Warren Total 2007 991 357 652 2000 2006 959 367 636 1962 2005 927 370 612 1909 2004 881 371 596 1848 2003 844 363 584 1791 2002 823 371 575 17 69 2001 803 379 573 1755 2000 779 385 578 1742 1999 765 387 562 1714 1998 753 386 545 1684 1997 721 385 523 1629 10‐Year Change 270 ‐28 129 374 10‐Year % Change 37.40% ‐7.30% 24.70% Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Figure 3.17 Change in total number of establishments (1997‐2007)
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
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SECTION 4‐ Economic Profile
Employment in various industries
Warrenton in Warren County and Troy in Lincoln County are the region’s major economic centers. Major manufacturers in the Boonslick region produce furniture and motor vehicle equipment. Large nonmanufacturing industries include construction, trucking, wholesale trade, retail trade, health services, educational services, social services and local government.
The Boonslick region is more closely tied economically to the St. Louis MSA than to the other areas. An economic boom in Lincoln and Warren counties (both now in the St. Louis MSA) has continued its growth. A very large automobile assembly plant in St. Charles County has created several ‘satellite’ industries in the Boonslick region. The areas along I‐70 and U.S. 61 are corridors for development and expansion (the Northeast Missouri Workforce Investment Board’s Strategic Plan).
As the subprime mortgage situation began to spread, housing‐related industries such as construction and financial activities started to lose jobs. The housing bubble and start of the national recession resulted in construction losses first, followed by trade, transportation and utilities, and financial activities.
Industry within the region has continued to grow with the population as well as the region’s payroll. A comparison of the region’s employment and wage statistics is shown to evaluate growth in the region between first quarter of 1995 and the first quarter of 2000.
As illustrated in the two‐table comparison, in 1995 manufacturing had both the highest number of employees as well as the highest payroll. This was because in 1995 the region’s manufacturing wage rates were competitive with other areas outside of the region. In 2000 manufacturing retained once again the highest payroll within the region, even though it had lost a number of establishments and employees. Continued automation and technological
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advances in the manufacturing process has helped drive up the demand for the higher wages of skilled labor while requiring less employees to operate the systems.
Table 4.1 Boonslick Region Industry Statistics (1995) Type Total Mid‐March First Quarter Total Employees Payroll Establishments Agriculture 32 $92,000 16 Mining 78 $394,000 20 Construction 1,205 $4,917,000 13 Manufacturing 4,171 $21,073,000 276 Transportation 920 $5,644,000 111 Wholesale Trade 736 $3,690,000 107 Retail Trade 3,525 $9,144,000 106 Finance, Insurance 738 $3,354,000 340 Services 3,087 $9,238,000 115 Unclassified 44 $39,000 398 Source: BRPC Overall Economic Development Program (County Business Patterns, 1995)
Table 4.2 Boonslick Region Industry Statistics (2000) Type Total Mid‐March First Quarter Total Employees Payroll Establishments Agriculture 410 $1,602,587 52 Mining 105 $976,531 13 Construction 1,422 $9,666,508 311 Manufacturing 4,097 $29,893,126 119 Transportation 883 $6,253,253 127 Wholesale Trade 791 $5,027,335 124 Retail Trade 4,134 $14,021,026 326 Finance, Insurance 721 $4,431,545 139 Services 2,228 $9,524,467 353 Government 3,654 $20,980,650 168 Source: Missouri WORKS (County Business Patterns, 2000)
Table 4.3 2004 Census of Employment and Wages (NAICS Sectors) Type Total yearly Total wages Number of firms Employees Agriculture 63 $1,057,184 18 Mining 104 $4,667,609 7 Construction 1534 $49,078,647 268 Manufacturing 3659 $39,077,142 118 Transportation 1007 $6,599,252 108 Wholesale Trade 488 $7,960,863 84 Retail Trade 2,057 $15,523,250 219 Finance, Insurance 576 $5,445,622 78 Services 1,555 $4,483,908 115
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Type Total yearly Total wages Number of firms Employees Government 3,840 $11,859,598 117 Total 16,391 $141,028,881 1,657 Source: Missouri Economic Research and Information Center
Table 4.4 2008 Census of Employment and Wages (NAICS Sectors) Type Total yearly Total wages Number of firms Employees Agriculture 167 $1,242,989 38 Mining 78 $1,841,344 4 Construction 1,242 $22,172,729 261 Manufacturing 3,312 $21,218,329 121 Transportation 1,147 $3,775,330 139 Wholesale Trade 814 $15,707,163 100 Retail Trade 1,908 $22,650,019 192 Finance, Insurance 502 $5,584,541 65 Services 1,713 $5,872,546 137 Government 4,608 $24,948,809 120 Total 16,145 $230,461,284 1,797 Source: Missouri Economic Research and Information Center
Figure 4.2 Regional Sectors as a share of total employment 2000 2004 2008
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The share of wholesale, transportation, and government sectors increased from 2000 to 2008, whereas, the regional share of retail, finance, insurance, and services decreased. It can be seen from the above pie charts that the share of both construction and manufacturing remained almost the same.
With a number of capital intensive industries such as mining and manufacturing consolidating operations within the region to control costs, it would appear the region is losing its economic stimulus. However, there has been a significant increase in the number of establishments in construction, retail trade, and services indicating a more diverse number of stimuli to the economy.
The first indicator is the growth in number of small owner‐operated industries that are consumer‐oriented. These industries are serving the growing population while providing economic infrastructure in the region. Second, with these smaller industries serving the needs of the growing region, a population that requires service industries can now be supported. In time this will provide a larger local skilled labor force to draw new high‐tech manufacturing industries to the region.
Figure 4.2 Boonslick Region Employment change by Sector (2004‐2008)
Government 768 Services 158 Finance, Insurance -74 Retail Trade -149 Wholesale Trade 326 Transportation 147 Manufacturing -347 Construction -292 Mining -26 Agriculture 104
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Table 4.5 Total number of businesses based on Industry (2008) Industry Lincoln Montgomery Warren Boonslick Accommodation & Food Services 67 30 63 160 Administrative & Waste Services 59 12 48 119 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 25 18 16 59 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 34 12 23 69 Construction 239 58 127 424 Educational Services 42 13 20 75 Federal Government 0 0 0 0 Finance & Insurance 74 36 70 180 Government, Total 0 0 0 0 Health care & Social Assistance 102 29 65 196 Information 20 21 23 64 Local Government 0 0 0 0 Management of Companies & Enterprises 1 0 2 3 Manufacturing 56 29 34 119 Mining 8 4 3 15 Other Services, Ex. Public Admin 265 114 168 547 Professional & Technical Services 96 29 60 185 Real Estate & Rental & Leasing 81 22 62 165 Retail Trade 283 89 192 564 State Government 82 59 70 211 Transportation & Warehousing 61 28 28 117 Utilities 6 2 3 11 Wholesale Trade 75 36 46 157 Source: MERIC 2008 By 2008, there were about 2,945 companies with a business size of 1‐5 employees. There were only 7 companies with a business size of 250 plus employees in the region. Figure 4.3 Number of companies in the region based on the business size
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Wages Wages increased by 7.4% from 1997‐2007 for Missouri. The wages increased for Lincoln, Warren, and Montgomery by 14.3%, 5.7%, and 10.4%. Table 4.6 Prevailing Wages in Boonslick Region (1997‐2007) Wages (NAICS) Lincoln Montgomery Warren 2007 30,623 25,728 28,213 2006 30,427 24,879 28,983 2005 30,825 25,152 28,307 2004 30,647 25,319 27,796 2003 30,958 24,923 28,778 2002 29,834 25,476 27,856 2001 29,343 25,028 27,499 2000 29,169 24,839 27,654 1999 28,651 25,109 27,230 1998 27,710 24,896 26,887 1997 26,802 23,313 26,688 10‐Year Change 3,821 2,414 1,525 10‐Year % Change 14.30% 10.40% 5.70% Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Poverty
Despite the fact that the Boonslick Region’s per capita income levels are higher than the State of Missouri’s, all three counties in the Region have a higher percentage of people below the poverty level. In spite of tremendous population growth in the Region since 1980, the percent of persons below poverty level has risen. The following table illustrates the past poverty level trends of the Boonslick Region and the State of Missouri.
Figure 4.4 Poverty Trends (1980‐2000 & 2007) 16.00% 14.00% 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% 1980 1990 2000 2007 Miss ouri 12.40% 9.80% 12.20% 13.30% Lincoln County 10.70% 11.80% 8.30% 9.40% Montgomery County 13.40% 13.90% 12.80% 14.80% Warren County 9.20% 10.70% 8.50% 9.70% Source: 2000 US Census Data & STATS Indiana
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When looking at poverty status, it is important to determine which age groups of the population are below the poverty level. Determining which sections of the population are below poverty level can show which portions of the community are in need of assistance. The table below illustrates the number of persons in the Boonslick Region below poverty status by age. It is important to notice that when compared to the total population by age, the age groups of under 5 years old, 12‐17 years old and 18‐24 years old have the highest percentage of people below poverty status. The first two groups are considered age groups which are dependent on other older age groups. This shows that a large number of households below poverty have children between the ages of 0‐4 years old and 12‐17 years old.
Figure 4.5 Poverty Status by Age 2000
18% 16% 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% 6 to 12 to 18 to 25 to 35 to 45 to 55 to 60 to 65 to < 5 ≥ 75 11 17 24 34 44 54 59 64 74 % of total population 18% 7.80% 16.90 14.50 12.10 12.10 10% 5.90% 6.70% 6.90% 9.40%
Source: 2000 U.S. Census Data
Layoffs/Workforce reductions
Taking into consideration the total percentage (54) of people who commute to work to other counties, a detailed table with companies of more than 200 layoffs is shown below. The other counties considered are St. Louis City, Franklin county, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Callaway County, Gasconade County, Audrain County, and Pike County. Table 4.7 shows the companies with more than 200 layoffs in and around the region (2004‐ 2009)
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Table 4.7
Company Name Location of County Type of Layoff or Employees Layoff Notice Closing Date Affected July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005‐ 3342 lost jobs, Out of 44 WARN notices, 11 notified as closing & 12 notified as lay‐offs ABDick Fenton St. Louis Closing 10/15/2004 337 Lear Corporation Hazelwood St. Louis Co layoff 12/23/2004 237 Ford Hazelwood St. Louis Layoff 01/01/2005 900 Archdiocese of St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis City Layoff 06/30/2005 327 July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006‐ 5866 lost jobs, Out of 52 WARN notices, 7 notified as closing & 23 notified as lay‐offs Crossroads Regional Medical Wentzville St. Charles Closing 10/31/2005 322 Center Ameriwood Industries Wright City Warren layoff 11/20/2005 260 Home Products Louisiana Pike Layoff 02/01/2006 234 Chautauqua Airline, Inc. St. Louis St. Louis City Closing 03/05/2006 222 Nestle USA St. Louis St. Louis City layoff 02/03/2006 212 May Department Store St. Louis St. Louis City layoff 03/01/2006 817 Company May Department Store Bridgeton St. Louis layoff 03/01/2006 603 Company Ford‐ St. Louis Assembly Hazelwood St. Louis Layoff 03/13/2006 1330 Plant Lear Corporation Hazelwood St. Louis Layoff 03/10/2006 251 July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007‐ 3948 lost jobs, Out of 41 WARN notices, 8 notified as closing & 9 notified as lay‐offs Federal Mogul St. Louis St. Louis city Closing 09/18/2006 340 May Departmental Stores St. Louis St. Louis City Layoff 09/29/2006 1254 Metropolitan Life Insurance St. Louis St. Louis Layoff 09/30/2006 204 Company May Dept. Stores, Credit Bridgeton St. Louis Co Layoff 12/05/2005 638 Service Ctr.‐ FLO Distribution Center Federal Mogul St. Louis St. Louis City Closing 03/01/2007 285 Global Payments, Inc. St. Louis St. Louis City Closing 06/01/2007 218 July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008‐ 4567 lost jobs, Out of 48 WARN notices, 12 notified as closing & 13 notified as lay‐offs ESP Missouri Greater St. St. Louis, St. Layoff 08/31/2007 200 Louis Area Louis City, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin Chrysler Fenton St. Louis County layoff 01/02/2008 1078 Integram‐ St. Louis Seating Pacific Franklin Layoff 01/02/2008 326 Macy’s Inc. St. Louis St. Louis City Layoff 04/17/2008 659 Western Union Bridgeton St. Louis County Layoff 06/09/2008 681 Logistics Services, Inc. Fenton St. Louis County Layoff 07/03/2008 240
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LEAR Corporation Bridgeton St. Louis County Closing 08/08/2008 250 July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009‐ 2629 lost jobs, Out of 69 WARN notices, 2 notified as closing & 17 notified as lay‐off Holcim (US) Inc. Clarksville Pike Closing 03/31/2009 200 The Doe Run Company St. Louis St. Louis Layoff 01/05/ 2009 212 Boeing Company Hazelwood St. Louis County Layoff 03/01/2009 400 Wachovia St. Louis St. Louis Layoff 01/01/2009 400
Source: Missouri Rapid response
Table below shows the total number of employees who lost the jobs either by “closure” or “lay‐ off”. Table 4.8 Total number of employees who lost the jobs Region ‘04‐‘05 ‘05‐‘06 ‘06‐‘07 ‘07‐‘08 ‘08‐‘09 Missouri 5,829 8,687 8,189 7,954 8,294 Boonslick & Surrounding 3,342 5,866 3,948 (52%) 4,567(42%) 2,629(68%) Areas (43%) (32%) Surrounding areas include: St. Louis City, Franklin County, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Callaway County, Gasconade County, Audrain County, and Pike County Source: Missouri Rapid response
Chart below shows the number of major industries been closed between 2004 and 2009 with more than 200 employees.
Figure 4.6 Different categories of industries that have been closed between 2004 and July 2009
Source: Missouri Rapid response
According to the Missouri Economic Research & Information Center (MERIC) June 2008 report, employment in Missouri decreased by 0.3 percent by May 2008, compared to the 0.2 percent
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national growth. Manufacturing employment has been declining in Missouri and across the U.S. The state is broken into 14 multi‐county regions, St. Charles and St. Louis counties and the City of St. Louis. Boonslick region and the surrounding areas contribute 7.7 percent to the total economy.
The following table lists the major manufacturers operating within the Boonslick Region. It is critical to the economy of the region to support these industries and preserve the employment opportunities that they represent.
Table 4.9 Major manufacturers operating in the region MAJOR MANUFACTURERS OPERATING IN THE BOONSLICK REGION COMPANY # OF EMPLOYEES ANNUAL SALES US Display 100 $5‐9.9MM Leppert Machine Tool & Screw 25 $1‐4.9MM Mueller Bros Timber 45 $1‐4.9MM Bodine Aluminum 680 $25‐49.9MM Jones & Vining, Inc 50 $1‐4.9MM Lincoln County Sheltered Workshop 50 unavailable Normandy Machine Co. Inc 33 $5‐9.9MM Watlow Process System 45 $5‐9.9MM Commercial Apparel 32 $1‐4.9MM Stephens Custom Wood Products 24 1‐4.9MM Christy Minerals Co. 39 5‐9.9MM C&C Pallet Supply 30 1‐4.9MM North American Carbide 30 1‐4.9MM Unique Automotive Rebuilders 90 $10‐24.9MM Missouri Mounting 40 $1‐4.9MM Porta‐King Building Systems 60 $5‐9.9MM Purina Mills, Inc. 30 $10‐24.9MM DACA Machine & Tool Co. Inc. 25 $1‐4.9MM Homeyer Tool & Die 22 $1‐4.9MM NOA Medical Industries Inc 28 $1‐4.9MM Tempo Inc 62 Under $500K Warco, Inc 55 $5‐9.9MM Binkley Co. 800 $25‐49.9MM CEF Press 100 $10‐24.9MM Old Castle Glass 110 $10‐24.9MM Metso Minerals 100 $10‐24.9MM Truesdale Packaging 82 $25‐49.9MM Warrenton Resources 56 $5‐9.9MM Ameriwood Corp. 550 $250‐500M Invacare Health Care Furnishing 160 $10‐24.9MM
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MAJOR MANUFACTURERS OPERATING IN THE BOONSLICK REGION COMPANY # OF EMPLOYEES ANNUAL SALES Heel Rite Corp 85 $5‐9.9MM Rock Tenn Co. 150 $25‐49.9MM
The Career center within the region offered services for 8,585 people from July ’06 to June’07, 12,502 people from July’07‐June’08, and 24,852 people from July’08‐July’09
Retail Sales
Care should be taken to ascertain that the costs of recruiting new industry (infrastructure, etc.) do not outweigh the long‐term revenues. For example, an industry may require significant infrastructure upgrades that may or may not be wise investments for the region should the company decide to pull out during a future economic slump.
In 1997, retail sales totaled $497,343,000 for the Boonslick Region. By 2002, the sales totaled $669,422,000. Average retail sales per capita for the region in 1997 were $6,974 and by 2002 they increased to $7,729 (http://www.census.gov/statab/ccdb/ccdbstcounty.html). As the urban centers within the region continue to grow, retail sales are expected to grow more in line with the state’s averages. Tax revenue from retail sales within the region is used to help drive the local governments and fund infrastructure projects.
In 2007, Missouri generated $45.14 billion in retail trade compared to $45.32 billion in 2000. Between 2000 and 2004, retail sales increased 4.7% to $43.11 billion. Retail sales in Missouri increased from 2000 to its peak in 2001, but declined from 2001‐2004 owing to the recession of 2001. However, retail sales increased between 2004 and 2006, but declined by 1.3% in 2007 due to the sub‐prime mortgage housing crisis and an increasing percentage of internet retail sales (Missouri Retail Trade 2000‐2007). Boonslick region lost around 0.5 percent retail customers during 2000‐2004 and further lost 0.45 percent of the retail customers during 2004‐ 2007.
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Taxable retail sales totaled $6 billion. The different categories of sales include automotives ($31 million), general merchandise ($1.4 billion), and food ($68 million).
Table 4.10 Total Sales taxes in the region Place 2008 2004 2000 Lincoln 382,976,696.79372,501,609.23 288,384,108.70 Elsberry 13,704,310.41 13,634,202.70 13,573,582.48 Foley 988,909.60 1,358,628.06 1,214,552.70 Hawk Point 5,146,463.47 3,204,865.38 3,121,377.01 Moscow Mills 23,043,893.31 27,822,054.30 19,732,091.29 Old Monroe 3,261,251.43 3,218,380.58 2,995,903.11 Silex 3,132,645.19 3,709,576.28 Troy 215,367,161.48 202,162,861.54 177,132,368.76 Truxton 113,727.84 94,188.10 79,623.62 Winfield 15,069,604.54 7,913,846.73 3,429,807.78 Montgomery 78,380,387.20 70,245,371.98 64,752,549.51 Bellflower 1,144,797.64 1,026,954.76 998,712.59 High Hill 891,821.80 583,470.16 788,046.81 Jonesburg 6,120,906.33 5,437,367.49 6,808,960.54 Middletown 1,404,116.65 1,174,156.92 996,824.49 Montgomery 27,499,960.46 28,077,060.79 26,487,579.44 New Florence 8,757,995.28 9,274,676.77 7,432,865.71 Rhineland 869,173.55 652,172.11 709,761.07 Wellsville 4,853,675.44 5,386,515.98 5,862,765.27 Warren 225,993,921.58196,657,993.76 169,926,920.95 Innsbrook 2,703,192.29 2,468,798.75 3,622,069.36 Marthasville 7,105,085.83 6,633,189.73 4,321,653.12 Truesdale 13,120,837.03 9,232,386.60 6,259,059.78 Warrenton 141,930,136.76 121,683,261.95 111,806,976.19 Wright City 25,572,539.85 21,058,680.43 14,891,268.25 Dutzow 633,414.97 597,432.58 621,338.67 Treloar 460,533.50 275,205.43 383,166.34 Source: Missouri Department of Revenue
Assessed Valuation
Another indicator of the economic expansion occurring within the region is the assessed valuation of the region. As the table indicates, there has been significant growth in Lincoln and Warren Counties and slight decline in Montgomery County.
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Table 4.10 Real estate and personal property values for the region
Lincoln County Montgomery County Warren County 2002 2007 2002 2007 2002 2007
$289,337,61 $421,405,30 $108,281,20 $119,226,40 $259,059,39 $379,948,08 Real Estate Personal $127,787,97 $142,496,94 $39,950,058 $32,899,824 $81,852,370 $89,716,387 Property Total $417,125,68 $563,902,24 $148,231,38 $152,126,24 $340,911,69 $469,664,45 Valuation Source: State tax Commission Annual Report, 2007
Table 4.11 Assessed valuation values in the region Place 1994 2000 January 2009 Lincoln $210,980,528 $378,135,262 $ 627,826,792 Montgomery $96,214,110 $134,353,084 $ 184,208,719 Warren $191,611,972 $298,686,318 $ 520,102,182 Source: Missouri Association of Counties, January 2009
Missouri levies a statewide sales tax of 4.225% on the purchase of tangible personal property and enumerated services. A 4% special use tax is applied to the sale of motor vehicles, trailers, boats, and outboard motors. Sales tax (2008) for Lincoln is 8.975 percent and 7.975 percent for Warren County.
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SECTION 5‐ Infrastructure Capacity
Transportation
Roadways
The main source of transportation within the region to support the movement of people and goods continues to be the heavy reliance on the roadway network. Within the vast network of the region’s roadways are six major transportation corridors. Interstate 70, which bisects Warren and Montgomery counties in an east‐west direction, has the largest volume with daily traffic counts through the region averaging between 30,000 and 40,000 vehicles per day. Interstate 70 is the main route across the State of Missouri between St. Louis and Kansas City. U.S. 61 or “Avenue of the Saints,” is the main north‐south corridor through Lincoln County.
Starting its northern journey in St. Louis and ending in Minneapolis/St. Paul Minnesota, U.S. 61 has become a major north‐south trade corridor for trade between Missouri, Iowa and Minnesota. Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) on the Highway 61 corridor has grown from 7,000‐15,000 vehicles per day in 1990 to 15,000‐30,000 vehicles per day in 2000 according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Other main corridors within the region include State Highway 79, which runs north‐south in eastern Lincoln County; State Highway 47, which runs centrally north‐south through Warren County and centrally east‐west through Lincoln County; State Highway 94, connects the southern portions of Warren and Montgomery counties and follows east‐west along the Missouri River; and State Highway 19 provides north‐ south access in Montgomery County.
The Boonslick Region’s entire network of roadways contains more than 3,905 road miles, within the State of Missouri’s massive 32,000 miles of roadway. Of the 3,905 miles of roadway within the region, the state is only responsible for maintaining a little over 831 miles of the system. This leaves a little over 3,067 miles to be maintained by county and local government budgets.
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Railroads
The Missouri rail system is comprised of 7,053 miles of track. This ranks Missouri fifth nationwide in track miles. Of those 7,053 miles of track, there are over 146 miles of active track within the Boonslick Region. The region is served by two railroads, Burlington Northern & Santa Fe and Norfolk Southern. Freight stops continue to be made in most of the communities in the region. Although no passenger service is offered in the Boonslick Region, Amtrak offers scheduled service to the south of the region across the Missouri River in both Washington and Herman on the Union Pacific line.
River facilities Currently within the region the only water transportation facility is located in Lincoln County at Winfield. The facility in conjunction with Federal Lock and Dam #25 is one of the five ferries across the Mississippi River in Missouri. The ferry connects Winfield with Batchtown, Calhoun County, Illinois. The nearest port authority for transportation of goods is 50 miles to the southeast of the region. The City of St. Louis Port Authority and St. Louis County Port Authority handle all river shipments for the area. The St. Louis Port Authority is the second largest inland port tonnage‐wise in the U.S., handling more than 31 million tons annually. Petroleum, chemicals, grain, and coal represent approximately 80 percent of all cargo handled from the port.
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Figure 5.1
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Airports There are three airports located within the Boonslick Region. Greensfield Airport, with a turf runway, is located approximately four miles southwest of Moscow Mills in Lincoln County. Washington Memorial Airport, with a 3,281‐foot asphalt runway, is located approximately three miles north of Washington in Warren County. The third airport within the region is the Montgomery‐ Wehrman Airport, with a turf/gravel runway, is located approximately four miles northeast of Montgomery City in Montgomery County. Local general aviation makes up the majority of flight operations from all three of these airports with 20% or less of the total operations going to transient general aviation or air taxi. There are more than 50 aircraft based within the region predominantly classified as single engine aircraft.
There are however three regional/international airports within 50 miles of the region. Lambert St. Louis International Airport in St. Louis is located approximately 45 miles to the east of the region. Lambert is the 11th busiest airport in North America for aircraft operations and 15th in total passengers. Lambert has 83 gates serving 10 major airlines. Lambert also serves 5 commuter airlines, 8 onsite cargo companies and 4 major charter companies. Spirit of St. Louis Airport is located approximately 40 miles to the southeast of the region in Chesterfield. It is the second busiest airport in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Region (Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa and Kansas).
Over 500 aircraft are based at Spirit ranging from single engine to multi‐engine jets. Average aircraft operations at Spirit are 575 per day. Use of this general aviation facility is limited to public and private aircraft; there is no commercial airline service available. The Columbia Regional Airport is the third major air facility outside of the Boonslick Region and is located approximately 50 miles to the west in Columbia. Columbia Regional offers most all general aviation amenities like air freight, charter flights, flight instruction, and aircraft rental. Columbia Regional also offers commercial commuter service provided by Trans State Airlines and American Connection Airlines. Average aircraft operations for Columbia Regional are 92 per day (Data provided by Airport Council International (ACI) and AirNav.com).
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Figure 5.2 Map showing the airports in the region
Source: http://www.missourieconomy.org/researchandplanning/pdfs/airport_report.pdf
Public Transportation Within the Boonslick Region, OATS, a private not‐for‐profit corporation, continues to remain the dominate provider of public transportation. OATS, which was founded over 30 years ago, provides door‐to‐door transportation service with flexible schedules to meet the needs of its riders. OATS helps to provide transportation services to those people who may have little or no alternative means of transportation. OATS mainly caters to the elderly and those with disabilities. Funding for OATS comes from federal, state and sometimes county dollars.
The LINC is the newest public transportation system within the region. The LINC serves all of Lincoln County, but mainly serves the two cities of Troy and Moscow Mills.
Sewer and Water Facilities
The Boonslick Region continues to improve in its ability to service its residents and businesses with public water and sewer. Currently there are seven water districts serving various areas
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within the region as well as individual municipalities which only service water and sewer within their individual jurisdictions.
Underdeveloped areas within the region have relied on Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to help individual communities fund infrastructure projects. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR), USDA Rural Development, and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) have also contributed to funding in part or whole water and sewer projects within the region. While there are still large portions of the region that are not connected to a system, the vast majority of urban areas within the region are able to provide these services.
In areas where growth has exploded in the past decade, steps are being taken for the expansion of these systems. The municipalities of Troy and Warrenton are expanding services and increasing capacity individually to meet the demands of growth within the region. Communities like Wright City, Innsbrook, and Foristell are exploring the possibility of cost‐ sharing a joint wastewater facility to handle all of their community needs.
Electricity and Natural gas
Electric – Ameren UE, Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, Consolidated Electric Cooperative, and Callaway Electric Cooperative provide electrical service to the Boonslick Region. All of these utilities have adequate capacity for future growth in the region. Natural Gas – Natural gas within the Boonslick Region is supplied by Ameren UE and the Laclede Gas Company. There are adequate supplies of natural gas for future growth within the region.
Telecommunications
Continuing the advancement of telecommunications facilities and resources will foster economic growth throughout the region and diversify the region’s economy by accommodating new and competitive high‐tech industry and services. New infrastructure and services will
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enhance our residents’ quality of life via networked telecommunications with advanced medical, educational, governmental and commercial services. Primary Service Providers Southwestern Bell Century Tel
The following list of telecommunication facilities is not extensive; it is merely presented to give an idea of the region’s telecommunications infrastructure. High‐Speed Internet Services T‐1 lines, available as needed Wireless Communications Companies Alltel Communications AT&T Wireless Services Nextel Communications Sprint PCS Verizon Wireless VoiceStream Wireless Long Distance Carriers AT&T MCI & Sprint
Recreation Facilities
As well as improving the general quality of life in the region, the development of parks and recreational facilities has been recognized as an economic asset. Table 5.1 Population trends by age group Age Group 1990 20002007 estimates 0 to 9 9,932 11,094 13,419 10 to 17 7,200 10,268 11,075 18 to 24 4,714 5,910 6,069 25 to 44 18,065 21,993 27,166 45 to 64 11,598 16,869 22,883 65 + 8,272 9,471 10,800 Total 59,781 75,605 93,915 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000
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Boonslick region’s population increased by 24 percent from 2000 to 2007. The region’s outdoor recreation facilities include community owned parks, play grounds, ball fields, swimming pools, state forests and parks, and the amenities offered at these locations. According to the statewide goals for outdoor recreation facilities, it has been identified that the region is deficient in all outdoor recreation facilities. It was proposed that an additional 1,128 acres of parkland need to be accommodated for future recreational facility needs. Table 5.2 BRPC Community Recreational Future Needs Determined by 2002 Weighted Weighted Potential Facility Existing Needs/Surplus Capital Cost ($) Total Parkland Acres 488 1,128.70 1,000 1,128,666 Walking Trail mi. 0 17 90,000 1,530,469 Bicycle Trails mi. 0 28.8 90,000 2,592,506 Equestrian Trail mi. 0 15.5 22,500 348,260 Exercise Trail mi. 8 11.2 100,200 1,123,349 Nature Trail mi. 0 15.7 22,500 353,356 Multi‐purpose Trails mi. 0 17.9 90,000 1,612,300 Swimming pool 8 3.6 1,000,000 3,631,538 Picnic Tables 400 192.3 75 14,421 Picnic Pavilion 48 7.8 150,000 1,165,745 Golf Courses 0 2.8 1,000,000 2,834,433 Ball Diamonds 24 24.9 85,000 2,119,530 Playgrounds 48 6.8 50,000 341,341 Tennis 16 16.4 40,000 656,058 Playfields 8 1.6 10,000 15,871 Volleyball 0 16.2 1,000 16,229 Basketball 16 9.7 40,000 388,732 Football/Soccer fields 16 7.1 50,000 354,615 Handball/Racquetball 0 1.8 25,000 43,767 Multi‐Use Courts 8 4.4 40,000 177,971 Horseshoe Courts 0 26.9 500 13,450 Shuffle Board Courts 0 17.8 2,500 44,462 Campsites 0 22.2 1,000 22,231 Boat Ramps 0 0N/A N/A Ice Rinks 0 0.7 1,500,000 1,042,071 Skateboard park 0 2.2 120,000 263,436 Total Capital Cost $21,834,806 Source: Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
Health Services Table 5.3 lists the available health care facilities in the region and surrounding areas.
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Table 5.3 Audrain Medical Center, Mexico Barnes Jewish Hospital, St.Louis Boone Hospital Center, Columbia University Hospitals and Clinics, Columbia Doctors Hospital, Wentzville DePaul Health Center, Bridgeton Lincoln County Memorial Hospital, Troy St. Joseph Hospital West, Lake St. Louis St. Joseph Health Center, St. Charles St. John’s Mercy Hospital, Washington St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, Creve Coeur Patients First Health Care, Marthasville Patients First Health Care, Warrenton SSM St. Joseph Urgent Care, Warrenton SSM St. Joseph Urgent Care, Wright City Warren Co. Health Department, Warrenton Troy Medical Center St. Luke’s Medical Office, Troy Missouri Family Practice, Troy Troy Surgical Clinic and Family Care Center Troy Family Practice Doctors Professional Clinic, Troy Lincoln County Health Department NECAC Health Services, Warrenton
Mental Health Services Table 5.4 lists the available mental health services in the region. Table 5.4 Mid‐Missouri Mental Health Center, Columbia The Psychological Service Clinic, Columbia Audrain Medical Center, Mexico Crider Health Center, Wentzville Christian Hospital Norton county Recovery Center, St.Louis SSM St.Mary's Health Center, St.Louis SSM St.Joseph Health Center, St.Charles Crider Health Center, O Fallon Burrell Behavioral Health Youth Clinic, Columbia
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Medicare and Medicaid Facilities Medicare enrollment in the region totaled 12,685 in 2008. Of these, 10,867 (86 percent) were aged. Table 5.5 Medicare enrollment in the region % children % of adults Per capital participating in participating in Medicaid dollars 2005 data Medicaid Medicaid spent Lincoln 19 29 19 Montgomery 54 64 87 Warren 21 19 15 Source: Missouri Department of Social Services
Crime
Of the 4,075 crimes reported in the region in 2007, 83 cases (2 percent) were burglary, 337 cases (9 percent) were theft, and 40 cases (1 percent) were auto theft. Out of 165 violent crimes (5 percent), 9 cases were rapes, 6 were robberies and 150 were assaults (Missouri State Highway Patrol Statistical Analysis Center, Crime in Missouri‐2007). The crime index decreased by 10 percent in the region from 2001 to 2008.
Figure 5.3
Total Crime Index
Warren 1062 696
2008 Montgomery 239 269 2001
Lincoln 957 1099
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
Source: Missouri State Highway Patrol Statistical Analysis Center
Law enforcement employment
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There were a total of 283 law enforcement personnel (sheriff's departments and/or county police departments) in 2007. Of which 229 are males and the remaining 54 are females. Not included in these law enforcement personnel data are other state and federal law enforcement personnel and other special agencies (Missouri State Highway Patrol Statistical Analysis Center, Crime in Missouri‐2007).
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SECTION 6‐ Issues Covered
This section provides a brief review of the demographic and economic profiles, summary of the existing plans, economic development partners and resources, regional growth centers, and SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat) analysis.
The demographic and economic profiles in brief include: - The Boonslick Region incorporates 1,588 square miles or 2.3% of the State. - Boonslick Region population increased by 25 percent from 2000 to 2007 whereas, the state population increased by 5 %. - Through 2020, the Boonslick Region is projected to grow at an average rate of 18% per decade, which is almost four times faster than that of the state. - 2007 population by gender shows that there is a very close ratio of males to females in the region. - 54 %of the population (greater than age 15) is married, which is slightly lower than the State of Missouri average, 55.5 %. - As per the 2007 population estimates, the increase in minority population was about 76 %. - Of the civilian non‐institutionalized population aged 21 to 64, the 2000 Census identified 4 % as having a disability. - The 2006 average per capita income for the region was $27,066 compared to the 2006 average per capita income of $32,793 for the State. - As of October 2008, the total enrollment in Boonslick region was 55,894 which was an increase of 25 % compared to the 2002 enrollment - 2007 dropout rate in the region was 2.88 % and in 2008 it was 3.28 %. Missouri’s dropout rate in 2008 is 9 percent. - As per the 2007 population estimates, the total number of housing units increased by 16 % in the region. - As per 2007 population estimates, with a total population of 93,915, 47,527 are involved in the labor force. And out of these, 44,865 are employed and 2,662 are unemployed. - The unemployment rate has increased by 38.7 % in the region. - By 2008, there were about 2,945 companies with a business size of 1‐5 employees. There were only 7 companies with a business size of 250 plus employees in the region. - The Career center within the region offered services for 8,585 people from July ’06 to June’07, 12,502 people from July’07‐June’08, and 24,852 people from July’08‐July’09
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Existing Plans
The summary of the existing plans include:
1) Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Plan for Boonslick Region, February 2008: The federal transportation reauthorization law, Safe, Affordable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act‐ A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA‐LU), along with the FTA Circular 970 and Executive Order 13330 require projects funded through Federal Transit Authority (FTA) programs to be based on locally developed, coordinated public transit‐ human services plans. This plan has been developed by Boonslick Regional Planning Commission and transit and mobility stakeholders in Lincoln, Montgomery, and Warren Counties (See Appendix for the Report).
2) Wright City Economy recovery Strategy, September, 2007: The main aim was to evaluate the community’s vision for Wright City’s future growth, and to design recovery strategies that reflect the wishes of the community.
3) Montgomery City Employment Recovery Strategy, March 2000: As a result of the economic downturn in the year 2000, Boonslick Regional Planning Commission has developed an economic recovery strategy for Montgomery City. The main objectives were to assist in the recovery of local economy and to provide local employment opportunities to those individuals devastated by the plant closures.
4) Transportation Plan for the Boonslick Region 2005: The Boonslick Regional Planning Commission has prepared this regional transportation plan on behalf of the member governments and citizens of the region to aid the MoDOT in developing and maintaining the region’s transportation system. Boonslick participated in the construction of MoDOT’s new planning framework and MoDOT’s District 3 prioritization process. This plan is the outcome of that planning process and includes the region’s priorities based on the categories of Safety, Taking Care of the System, Regional and Emerging Needs, major projects and multimodal (http://www.boonslick.org/library/2005_BRPC_Transportation_Plan.pdf).
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5) Disaster Resistant Jobs 2002: The main aim was to create disaster resistant jobs within the Boonslick region. Regional economic profile and demographic data was analyzed to determine the economic impact of the region. The major concern was to help businesses and the region to recover from disaster.
Economic Development Partners and Resources
The economic development partners and resources include: 1) Missouri Department of Economic Development: MoDED helps in stimulating and supporting economic security, opportunity, growth, and a high quality of life in Missourian communities.
2) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Rural development: Rural Development is another federal agency which has been a partner in economic development activities in the region. In past years this agency has been a major source
of financing for infrastructure and community development projects.
3) Missouri Workforce Investment Board: The mission is to provide policy guidance and leadership to advance an integrated, demand‐driven workforce and economic development system.
4) Ameren UE: Apart from providing electricity for the region, Ameren’s Economic Development Team also offers services related to economic development, engineering, operations, urban/rural planning and site development. The Ameren Economic Development team offers a variety of development resources to help boost regional and local economic development. Evolving programs and services are developed to educate and assist with retaining existing business and recruiting new business. The projects include:
a) Research and Data Sources Demographic Reports: Assists with information acquisition needed for prospect activity and preparation. Credit reports, demographic reports, and marketing lists can be available for a current project.
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b) Community Development Planning Program: A program called “Partners in Development” (PiD) was developed to help determine local development needs and the most appropriate assistance from Ameren’s economic development staff. It is intended for economic development organizations that target manufacturers, warehouse distribution and/or back office operations. c) Buildings and Sites database helps in searching sites and buildings served by Ameren. d) Shovel Ready Sites: AmerenInSite is an industrial development program that provides a “Ready‐To‐Go‐Site with a Ready‐To‐Go‐Building” to new and expanding companies. This is designed to respond to the competitive needs of growing companies. e) Ameren helps in conducting trade shows, space advertising, and job fairs.
5) Cuivre River Electric Cooperative: The Cooperative works to help develop many commercial and industrial areas of its service territory which includes Moscow Mills from Boonslick Region. Cuivre River Community Development team helps in :
• Supporting Local Chambers of Commerce • Retaining and expanding the existing industries • Recruiting new business and industry • Developing industrial site resources • Developing electrical and telecommunications infrastructure
6) North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC): NECAC is a not‐for‐profit Community Action Agency delivering a variety of social service programs to low income elderly, youth, handicapped and disadvantaged individuals and families through grants and contractual agreements with Federal, state, county and local governments, other not‐for‐profit organizations and private businesses. NECAC is not a government agency.
7) Missouri Career Center: Boonslick administers the local Missouri Career Center for the Missouri Division of Workforce Development in Warrenton City. The center provides
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resources for job seekers as well as businesses in need of employees. Major services include providing GED classes, providing information on area job openings, preparing resumes, providing tuition assistance, and veteran services. Warrenton Career Center Partnering Agencies include:
Table 6.1
Boonslick Regional Planning Commission Department of Labor and Industrial Relations/Division of Employment Security Division of Workforce Development Division of Vocational Rehabilitation East Central College Experince Works! Family Support Division Northeast Community Action Corporation (NECAC) Pike Lincoln Technical Center Probation and Parole ‐ Lincoln and Warren Counties Resources for Missouri Inc. (RMI) St. Charles Community College ‐ Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) Warrenton Chamber of Commerce Warrenton Area Economic Development Youth in Need
Regional Growth Centers
It is a requirement by the Economic Development Administration that an Economic Development District (EDD) designate regional growth centers. In the original 1998 OEDP, BRPC designated three types of growth centers within the Region: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Growth Centers. The purpose of a growth center is to be a focal point for development and to generate employment opportunities. The basic concept behind a growth center is to concentrate projects in viable locations that have the greatest potential for economic growth. The definition of a primary growth center is an area of the region that meets all the requirements set forth by EDA, and provides opportunities for employment and economic growth that can impact the entire region. A secondary growth center is an area within the region that has a significant impact on a specific area of the region, but may not impact the
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entire region. A tertiary growth center is an area within the region that is growing and impacts only the immediate area or areas outside the region.
Primary Growth Centers The Boonslick EDD has designated two primary growth centers: The Interstate 70 Growth Center and the Highway 61 Growth Center. The Interstate 70 Growth Center is located in Warren County along the Interstate 70 corridor and encompasses the communities of Truesdale, Warrenton, and Wright City. This area serves as an employment base for areas in and around the Boonslick Region. The US Highway 61 Growth Center is located in Lincoln County along US Highway 61 (commonly referred to as the Avenue of the Saints) and encompasses the cities of Moscow Mills and Troy. This growth center was determined as not only the center of employment for the areas in and around the Boonslick Region, bus also is an attractant that offers many services to support economic activity including financial, retail and medical services.
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Figure 6.1
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Secondary Growth Centers The Boonslick EDD has designated one secondary growth center. The Highway 19 Growth Center is the area surrounding State Highway 19 in Montgomery County stretching from Interstate 70 north to Montgomery City. It was recognized that the Highway 19 corridor offers substantial employment opportunities and services that greatly impact Montgomery County and portions of the region.
Tertiary Growth Centers The Boonslick EDD has designated one tertiary growth center. This Route 47 growth center lies along State Highway 47 in southern Warren County and includes the City of Marthasville. This area was designated because it provides industrial and commercial development opportunities and because it supports a growth center that lies outside the region in Washington, Missouri.
SWOT Analysis
SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat) analysis is a method used to systematically gather and analyze information and identify issues and options facing the region. SWOT analysis provides information that is helpful in matching resources and capabilities to the competitive environment within which a region operates. This framework helps decision‐makers focus activities and resources into areas where they can be most effective, and is a key step in crafting an economic development strategy. The economic strategy is designed to build upon these strengths and take full advantage of opportunities, while addressing weaknesses and mitigating threats.
The list of existing strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats can be seen in the following tables.
Table 6.2 Strengths and opportunities for the region
Strengths‐ Positive, Internal Opportunities‐ Positive, External School System Educational and training facilities
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Strengths‐ Positive, Internal Opportunities‐ Positive, External Local skilled Labor Force Public/private partnerships Manufacturing base Utilize career centers to full potential Climate Cost of Living Quality of Life Infrastructure‐ CDBG, USDA, EDA, SRF, electricity providers Concern and activities of local government Availability of land suitable for growing cultivating crops, livestock, & timber Small business industries
Table 6.3 Weaknesses and threats for the region Weaknesses‐ Negative, Internal Threats‐ Negative, External Loss of Manufacturing jobs Declining population Lack of universities Loss of jobs & manufacturing industries Lack of job creation Economic pull of surrounding cities Aging workforce Residents wholly dependent on personal transportation Existing congestion of the major transportation arteries Lack of housing stock‐ no rentals Brain Drain
Lack of lifestyle attractions and services (retail & entertainment) Lack of proper medical and geriatric facilities Increased unemployment rate
Based on SWOT analysis, CEDS committee evaluates the existing goals, and strategies, and further develops new action plans depending on the need. The action plans are prioritized based on the time frame (Continuous, Short‐term, & long‐term).
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New goals, new action plans, prioritization of programs and activities are discussed in the next section.
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SECTION 7‐ Vision, Goals & Objectives Where Does the Region Want To Be?
Vision Statement The Boonslick Regional Planning Commission envisions a regional comprehensive economic development strategy that emphasizes cooperation over competition, supports existing businesses and encourages development of new technologies. This will be accomplished by strengthening local government capacity for planning and management resulting in greater opportunities for meaningful employment and improved quality of life.
Goals
• PROMOTE REGIONAL PROSPERITY
• PLAN FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• PRESERVE REGIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE
Objectives
I. PROMOTE REGIONAL PROSPERITY I.1. Increased retention and expansion of existing businesses I.2. New business attraction and entrepreneurial development I.3. Diversified economic base I.4. Enhanced public private partnerships to address regional development needs I.5. Improved circulation of dollars within the region I.6. A trained workforce capable of meeting the needs of emerging technologies I.7. Expanded financing tools and incentives to fuel economic recovery I.8. Industry presence in emerging technologies and green industries. I.9. Increased international presence through export development
II. PLAN FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT II.1. Orderly development of the region II.2. Ongoing infrastructure planning, financing and construction II.3. Housing opportunities for all population groups II.4. Development or redevelopment environmentally challenging sites.
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II.5. Coordinated infrastructure development within the region to support economic expansion.
III. Preserve regional quality of life III.1. Protection and preservation of the natural resources and beauty of the region III.2. Responsible use of the region’s natural resources and agricultural opportunities III.3. Increased income potential for residents through education and improved job skills III.4. Balancing quality of life issues including clean air, clean water, safety, affordable housing, community amenities and services, with opportunities for economic expansion. III.5. Environmentally sound and energy efficient development
Prioritization of Action Plans
CEDS STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLANS How Does The Region Get There? Goal Objective Strategy Time‐ frame
GOAL 1: PROMOTE REGIONAL PROSPERITY I 1 Survey existing businesses and industries to determine expansion C plans and projected employment and training needs. Acquaint managers with available assistance programs. I 1 Actively work to make available local, state and federal resources ST for business expansion/retention programs in the region. I 1 Develop local capacity to assist new and existing business efforts C with infrastructure improvement, telecommunications and emerging technologies, construction, fixed assets and working capital financing. I 1 Promote the use of local and state financing tools to assist in LT attraction of prospective employers and expansion of existing businesses. I 2 Develop and utilize financial, management and training assistance LT programs available through small business development centers, community colleges, and public and private resources. I 2 Create a venture capital clearinghouse for local growth businesses LT and venture capital sources. I 2 Promote entrepreneurship and small business start‐up by C providing technical and information resources, and assist higher education institutions to create and implement concepts for entrepreneurial and research and development programs. I 3 Focus recruitment, expansion and retention efforts on growing C value‐added industries that pay at or above the national average wage, with special attention on targeted industry clusters.
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CEDS STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLANS How Does The Region Get There? Goal Objective Strategy Time‐ frame
I 3 Market assistance programs for new and existing business. C I 3 Develop and market large‐scale regional industrial parks and LT regional business/technology parks. I 3 Recruit industries that offer better‐paying jobs and require higher‐ ST skilled workers. I 4 Involve private organizations and individuals in devising and C implementing economic development strategies. I 4 Assist regional leaders involved in economic development in ST accessing workforce information and in the design of effective programs. I 4 Establish a communication network, involving the regular ST exchange of information and ideas among those local governments and agencies, both public and private, engaged in economic development in the region. I 5 Encourage residents and businesses to patronize local merchants, ST contractors and service providers. I 6 Help economic development organizations finance and administer LT job training and other forms of assistance to businesses locating in the region. I 6 Support initiatives and programs that train, retrain and upgrade ST skills of the area’s labor force. I 6 Recruit industries most suited to the region’s workforce. ST I 6 Coordinate labor market studies to address various employment LT needs within the region. I 6 Through coordination with the Workforce Development Boards, ST monitor the educational resources to ensure the needs of the region’s employers are met, and encourage effective input from employers on course and program development. I 6 Develop new training programs for businesses and create ST programs for better communication between businesses and educators to ensure that businesses’ needs are met. I 6 Assess the skill levels of the current available workforce, especially LT the skills of workers who commute long distances, in order to locate employment opportunities consistent with skills levels. I 7 Develop an information center containing demographics, LT economic trends, assistance programs, infrastructures, and regional and economic development potential. I 7 Support the continued development of regional and local C economic and industrial development programs and increase participation in programs sponsored by the federal EDA.
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I 7 Develop and expand key partnerships with local banks and C financial institutions. I 7 Increase access to government financing programs. C I 7 Expand resources for the revolving loan fund. C I 8 Develop and sustain strategies to promote the establishment of LT new targeted industries and quality jobs. I 8 Enhance state‐of‐the‐art telecommunications technology lines LT throughout the region to address emerging needs of telecommunication‐based operations. I 8 Businesses and industries, educational institutions, private C industry councils, and local and state agencies should coordinate programs and efforts to provide a workforce with the necessary skills and training required of industries in the region. I 9 Inventory local products that have international trade potential. LT I 9 Encourage development of export assistance centers. LT I 9 Promote export of the Boonslick Region’s products and services; LT regionally, nationally and internationally. I 9 Encourage the region’s use of river facilities and airports to LT increase international commerce. GOAL 2: PROMOTE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT II 1 Improve intergovernmental cooperation in economic development C II 1 Encourage local governments to plan for industrial and C commercial development. II 1 Encourage the development of capital improvement programs LT which maximize the use of existing sites. II 1 Develop regional transportation and land use maps. C II 1 Develop a regional Geographic Information System (GIS) database. C II 1 Encourage periodic updates of local comprehensive/development ST plans II 2 Identify local, state, federal, and private funding sources for capital LT improvements. II 2 Inventory infrastructure to determine capabilities and limitations LT for business growth. II 2 Prepare a regional capital improvement plan and map. ST II 2 Pursue the development and maintenance of regional inter‐modal ST transportation networks as a critical resource/facility for economic growth. II 2 Provide technical assistance as requested. ST II 3 Promote efforts to expand availability of housing, especially C affordable workforce housing.
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II 4 Promote development of governmental policies and regulations ST that encourage infill as well as use of existing infrastructures. II 4 Implement flood damage mitigation and recovery programs. LT II 4 Develop programs and incentives which encourage new LT development to locate within designated activity centers and redevelopment areas. II 4 Pursue development which is consistent with local government C infill and redevelopment policies. II 4 Identify areas for re‐development and sources of funding LT assistance. II 5 Expand the network of high‐speed data transmission lines LT throughout the region to address emerging needs of high‐tech industries. II 5 Encourage communities to develop long‐range plans and LT sequential permitting to help avoid complicated and lengthy political and regulatory approval processes. Work with local, state, and federal agencies to find a way to streamline their procedures. GOAL 3: PRESERVE REGIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE III 1 Coordinate land use planning and provision of public facilities to C assure suitable siting of new commercial, manufacturing, and industrial enterprises. III 1 Collect information on area trends and conditions to determine ST needs and to respond to changes. III 1 Recognize and protect the region’s natural resources as a cultural, LT natural, and economic amenity. III 1 Protect and promote natural resources as a component ("eco‐ LT tourism") of the region's tourism package. III 1 Encourage private and public participation in environmental LT mitigation/conservation by offering public recognition and incentives for active environmental efforts. III 1 Support the promotional efforts of those areas of the region that LT desire to attract visitors and encourage the utilization of year‐ round recreational and tourist sites and activities. III 1 Ensure that the region continues to support the placement of art ST in public and privately‐owned spaces through local ordinances and/or incentive programs. III 1 Promote and preserve the region’s rich cultural, historic, and LT archaeological resources and support local festivals and special events for the educational, economic, and community benefits of residents and visitors.
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III 1 Encourage historic preservation by offering public recognition and LT incentives for conservation efforts. III 1 Encourage the rehabilitation and appropriate adaptive reuse of ST historic properties. III 1 Encourage local governments to protect significant archaeological LT and historical resources. III 1 Through public and private collaboration maintain and improve LT the region’s artistic and cultural facilities and programs and recognize that they are an economic asset to the region. III 2 Encourage the location of community facilities, such as schools, ST parks, and community centers in low‐income or underdeveloped areas within the region. III 2 Develop and support long‐term economic strategies for rural LT revitalization. III 2 Ensure the protection of regionally‐significant natural resources by ST supporting projects that implement appropriate mitigation techniques. III 2 Promote agriculture as a viable long‐term and short‐term land use C activity and encourage the identification and retention of the agriculture category on future land use maps. III 2 Recognize agribusiness as an economic asset to the region and a C major sector of the region's economic base. III 2 Encourage local governments to provide agricultural and forestry C resource protection through a combination of incentives to prevent a significant cumulative loss of such resources. III 2 Identify new products and markets and develop efficient LT transportation and distribution systems that are important to sustaining agriculture and related industries as healthy and competitive forces in the national and international marketplace. III 2 Identify and encourage industries particularly suited to the natural ST resources of the area. III 3 Through coordinated efforts with social service agencies, develop LT enhanced public information activities promoting economic opportunities for the unemployed and unskilled. III 3 Encourage local governments to increase the use of small LT businesses and disadvantaged businesses. III 3 Support technical/vocational programs as an important ST educational option not only for middle school and high school students, but also for the unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged.
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III 3 Develop and maintain evening and weekend classes, extension, ST outreach and satellite programs by the region's colleges, universities and vocational‐technical schools to ensure that non‐ traditional students have adequate access to training/education opportunities. III 3 Assist adults lacking basic or functional literacy skills to become C self‐sufficient through increased educational opportunities and on‐ the‐job training programs. III 3 Advocate appropriate levels of funding to support the LT implementation of education programs and advocate long‐term planning for educational facilities. III 3 Provide companies with tools that will assist in the recruitment of ST new employee talent to the area. III 3 Support comprehensive resources and services for children and LT their families which enable them to achieve or maintain self‐ sufficiency and avoid social problems. III 4 Encourage the active participation of older persons in their LT communities through the improvement of employment and volunteer opportunities. III 4 Identify employment opportunities for minorities, women, and ST economically disadvantaged citizens in the region. III 4 Encourage consumer‐oriented services within the region. C III 4 Support the upgrade and/or retrofitting of facility security systems LT to ensure public safety is a priority. III 4 Promote car‐pooling and flexible work hours within the public and ST private sector to improve job market access. III 4 Publicize educational, recreational, cultural, and other quality of LT life opportunities to residents as well as to potential employers and employees. III 4 Promote the expansion of public and private wellness and ST preventive health care programs; and an examination of health care education, training, and research at all levels and in all facets of the health care system. III 5 Promote opportunities for energy efficient development through ST incentive programs and business development. Note: Continuous (C), Short‐term (ST), Long term (LT)
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SECTION 8‐ Evaluation
Summary This section outlines the criteria for evaluating the CEDS and economic development projects identified within the region’s three counties. These projects ‐‐ known as implementation projects, i.e., projects that will implement the goals and strategies outlined in the CEDS ‐‐ will be attached as an appendix to this document and will be updated annually to reflect the changing status of existing projects and new projects consistent with the CEDS. Annual updates to the CEDS plan will be included in the appendix as well as the initial OEDP.
Evaluation Criteria The Boonslick Regional Planning Commission will submit an annual CEDS update that reviews the success of economic development projects in the region. Provided below is a listing of economic indicators some of which may be used in the annual CEDS evaluation. These indicators also will be used in conjunction with other measures to evaluate the success or appropriateness of economic development projects in the region.
INDICATORS
Housing: • Number of sub‐standard housing units • Rate of owner‐occupied housing • Number of special needs housing units • Number of farm worker housing units • Number of homeless shelter spaces • Number of transitional housing spaces/units • Number of new housing units constructed and value • Number of platted lots for residential development
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Economic Development: • Employment mix ‐ diversity ‐ new industries • Unemployment and labor participation rates • Venture capital invested in region • Value of international exports • Household income • Index of annual number of tourists and visitors • Value of agricultural products produced • Regional cost of labor and benefit analysis
Natural Resources: • Pollutant loading to the Missouri, Mississippi and tributary rivers • Per‐capita consumption of potable water • Acreage of protected regionally significant natural resources • Ambient air pollutant concentration
Transportation: • Trip lengths • Travel delay times • Lane miles of regional transportation roadways • Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) total and VMT per‐capita • Transit ridership • Number of passengers served by airports, river ports within the region • Amount of goods moved through airports, river ports, railroad, and trucking terminals.
Other Considerations: • Change in total population • Population mix ‐ age and ethnicity
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• Crime index • Literacy index • Graduation rates • Standard test scores • Number of registered motor vehicles per capita • Motor vehicle fatalities • Boating/personal watercraft fatalities • Percentage of population living in poverty • Local tax burden • Percentage of government revenue from user‐fees • Price of new and pre‐owned housing • Economic base mix ‐ share by sector
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A‐ Local Government Characteristics
Lincoln County
Lincoln Chain of Fountain Hawk Moscow Old Truxton Whiteside Winfield All Cities Elsberry Foley Silex Troy County Rocks N’ Lakes Point Mills Monroe Total 38,944 91 2,047 178 129 459 1,742 250 206 6,737 96 67 723 12,725 Pop.(2007 estimates) County‐ Village‐ City‐ City‐ Village‐ City‐ City‐ City‐ City‐ City‐ Village‐ Village‐ City‐ various Classification third fourth third third fourth third third third fourth third fourth fourth third class class class class class class class class class class class class class Presiding Chairman Mayor/ Chairman Mayor/ Mayor/ Mayor/ Mayor/ Mayor/ Chairman Chairman/ Mayor/ Leadership Commiss Mayor various /Trustees Council /Trustees Council Council Council Council Council /Trustees Trustees Council ioner Med. Income $42,592 $31,250 $27,917 $29,000 $30,313 $29,286 $37,067 $31,429 $24,531 $40,332 $40,625 $41,250 $36,167 $33,264 Housing Units 15,511 43 892 77 64 206 680 114 98 2,623 47 27 321 5,192 Med. Gross $460 $388 $500 $483 $225 $450 $480 $450 $475 $455 $288 $525 $425 $429 Rent Med. Housing $94,900 $105,000 $65,900 $33,200 $34,500 $76,100 $78,800 $77,000 $38,800 $92,900 $52,500 $55,000 $77,100 $62,692 Value 4 yes, Master Plan No No Yes No No No Yes No Yes Yes No No No 8 no 4 yes, Zoning Regs No No Yes No No Yes Yes no No Yes No No No 8 no 4 yes, Building Regs no No Yes No No Yes Yes No No Yes No No No 8 no Subdivision 4 yes, Yes No Yes No No Yes No No No Yes No No Yes Regs 8 no
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Lincoln Chain of Fountain Hawk Moscow Old Truxton Whiteside Winfield All Cities Elsberry Foley Silex Troy County Rocks N’ Lakes Point Mills Monroe Stormwater Yes No No Yes 4 yes, No No Yes No No Yes No No No Regs 8 no Floodplain Yes No No Yes 9 yes, Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Regs 3 no Lincoln Private Lincoln Hawk Moscow Lincoln Private Private Winfield various Water Service Various Elsberry Silex Troy Co PWD wells Co PWD Point Mills Co PWD wells wells Chain of Private Fountain Hawk Moscow Old Truxton Private Winfield various Sewer Service Various Elsberry Silex Troy Rocks septic N’ Lakes Point Mills Monroe septic Ameren Ameren Ameren Ameren Ameren Ameren Electric UE & Ameren Ameren Ameren Ameren UE & UE & Ameren Ameren Ameren Ameren UE & UE & UE & Service Cuivre UE UE UE UE Cuivre Cuivre UE UE UE UE Cuivre Cuivre Cuivre river River River River River River Law County Lincoln Lincoln Hawk Moscow Old Lincoln Lincoln Co Winfield County Elsberry Foley Silex Troy Enforcement sheriff Co Co Point Mills Monroe Co sheriff 9 9 districts, Old Lincoln Lincoln Hawk Lincoln Old Lincoln Hawk Eolia fire Lincoln Fire Service Elsberry Silex districts, 9 Monroe Co Co Point Co Monroe Co Point station Co 9 stations stations 3 St. 3 Ambulance Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln districts, Charles Lincoln Co districts, Service Co Co Co Co Co Co Co Co Co Co 2 bases Co 2 bases
Montgomery County Montgomery New Bellflower High Hill Jonesburg Middletown Montgomery Rhineland Wellsville All Cities County Florence Total Pop. 12,136 422 231 695 199 2442 764 176 1,423 6,350 (2007 est.) County‐third City‐fourth City‐fourth Fourth City‐fourth Fourth Village‐ Fourth Classification Fourth Class Various class class class Class class Class fourth class Class
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Montgomery New Bellflower High Hill Jonesburg Middletown Montgomery Rhineland Wellsville All Cities County Florence 7 mayor/ Presiding Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor and Mayor and Mayor and Mayor and Chairperson/ council, 1 Leadership Commissioner/ and and and Council Council Council Council trustees chairman 2 associates Council Council Council /trustees Med. Income $32,772 $33,594 $31,429 $26,875 $19,500 $30,466 $30,156 $37,000 $27,260 $29,533 Housing Units 5,726 181 126 301 103 1,134 194 67 594 2,800 Med. Gross $385 $425 $175 $343 $325 $403 $440 $438 $377 $366 Rent Med. Housing $57,558 $43,200 $51,400 $72,000 $33,500 $64,800 $51,700 $82,500 $39,000 $54,763 Value 2 yes, Master Plan Yes No Yes No No Yes No No No 6 no 4 yes, Zoning Regs Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No 5 no 2 yes, Building Regs No No Yes No No No Yes No No 6 no Subdivision 1 yes, Yes No No No No No Yes No No Regs 7 no Stormwater No No No No No No No No No None Regs 1 yes, 7 no ( 4 not Floodplain Yes No No No No No No Yes No flood‐ Regs prone, FEMA) Primary private New All Water Service Bellflower High Hill Jonesburg Middletown Montgomery Rhineland Wellsville wells Florence served Primary private New All Sewer Service Bellflower High Hill Jonesburg Middletown Montgomery Rhineland Wellsville septic tanks Florence served Electric Ameren UE, Ameren Middletown Ameren Ameren All Ameren UE Ameren UE Ameren UE Ameren UE Service Cuivre River UE (gas) UE UE served
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Montgomery New Bellflower High Hill Jonesburg Middletown Montgomery Rhineland Wellsville All Cities County Florence Montgomery Montgomery Law New All County Sheriff Bellflower High Hill Jonesburg County Montgomery County Wellsville Enforcement Florence served substation substation 8 districts, 8 Jonesburg‐ Jonesburg Montgomery New Wellsville All Fire Service stations within Bellflower Middletown Rhineland High Hill ‐ High Hill County Florence City/Rural served the county 2 districts, 1 Montgom Montgo Montgom Ambulance Montgomery Montgomery Montgomery Montgomery Hermann All base within the ery mery ery Service County County County County Area served county County County County
Warren County Warren County Innsbrook Marthasville Truesdale Warrenton Wright City All Cities Total Pop. (2007 30,647 562 859 630 7,155 2,797 6350 estimates) City‐ Fourth Classification County‐third class Village‐fourth class City‐third class City‐fourth class City‐Fourth Class Various Class 4 mayor/ Presiding council, Leadership Commissioner/ Chairman/Trustees Mayor/Council Mayor/Council Mayor/Council Mayor/Council 1 chairman/ Associates trustees Med. Income $41,016 $65,833 $41,141 $28,359 $34,022 $30,179 $39,907 Housing Units 11,046 1,0872 342 171 2,037 647 4,269 Med. Gross Rent $466 N/A $413 $500 $468 $362 $349 Med. Housing $101,600 $217,400 $78,900 $25,800 $86,600 $66,100 $94,960 Value Master Plan Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes 4yes,1 no Zoning Regs Yes Yes No No Yes Yes 3yes,2 no Building Regs No Yes No No Yes Yes 3 yes, 2 no Subdivision Regs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 yes Stormwater Regs No Yes Yes No Yes Yes 4 yes, 1 no
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Warren County Innsbrook Marthasville Truesdale Warrenton Wright City All Cities Floodplain Regs Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 4 yes, 1 no St.Charles County 5 cities provide Water Service Various Marthasville Truesdale Warrenton Wright City PWSD 2 service Innsbrook & 5 cities provide Sewer Service Various Marthasville Warrenton Warrenton Wright City private septic service Ameren UE, Ameren UE & Ameren & Electric Service Cuivre River Ameren UE Ameren UE Ameren UE Cuivre River Cuivre River Cuivre River 5 cities provide Fire Service Various Wright City Marthasville Warrenton Warrenton Wright City service 2 cities provide Ambulance service, 3 cities Various Wright City Marthasville Warren County Warren County Warren County Service use Warren County
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Appendix B – Targeted Industry Clusters What are Industry Clusters? An industry cluster is a group of businesses linked by core products or services. These businesses may have common supply chains, labor needs, technologies and markets. This creates a strong economic interdependence. The Missouri Department of Economic Development identifies eight "Industry Clusters" for targeting. The clusters are based on research provided by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC), existing initiatives, industry strength, and future growth potential (Source: MERIC).
What is the Purpose of Identifying Targeted Industry Clusters? By identifying targeted industries using a common definition, a framework is created allowing multiple agencies, organizations, and policy makers to work together using unified concepts. With a consistent cluster definition, information can be provided on regional employment concentrations, staffing patterns, employers, and leading firms. Issues can then be addressed in a coordinated fashion for strengthening target industries with regards to skills, education, recruitment, and incentives.
According to the Industry Cluster reports provided by MERIC, Location Quotient (LQ) measures Missouri’s share of agribusiness industries employment to its share of total national employment. The eight clusters for the region are described below.
I. Agribusiness‐ This cluster relies on the essential functions of crop and animal production. This group of industries encompasses more than 100,000 farms and 150,000 operators in Missouri. In terms of value of agricultural product, Missouri’s farms are ranked 12th in the nation. The major products in Boonslick region include: Montgomery‐ grain‐ LQ‐ greater than 1.5 Lincoln‐ cattle & dairy‐ LQ 1.0‐1.5 Warren‐ Poultry & eggs‐ LQ 1.0‐1.5 The percentage of employment involved in agribusiness is less than 1.
II. Automotive‐ This cluster is comprised of industries involved in the manufacturing of motor vehicles, such as buses, cars, and trailer trucks. This also includes the manufacturing of new and after‐market parts for use within the design of the motor vehicle. Lincoln County‐ LQ is lower than 1 Montgomery County‐ Greater than 1.5 Warren County‐ Greater than 1.5 The percentage of employment involved in automotive cluster is less than 1.
III. Defense/Homeland security‐ This sector is comprised of industries that support local and national security. Included are defense related research activities and the manufacturing of
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communications equipment, ammunition, military vehicles, and aircraft/aerospace components. LQ for the region is lower than 1. The percentage of employment involved in defense/homeland security is less than 1.
IV. Energy‐ This cluster is defined by industries involved in the operation of power facilities, and the manufacturing of machinery and parts used in the production of energy. Lincoln County‐ LQ is lower than 1 Montgomery County‐ Greater than 1.5 Warren County‐ Greater than 1.5 The percentage of employment involved in energy cluster is less than 1.
V. Finance‐ This cluster focuses on industries primarily engaged in the transfer, holding, and investment of money. These include banking, investment and financing, insurance, and tax preparations. LQ for the region is lower than 1. The percentage of employment involved in finance is less than 1.
VI. Technology‐ This cluster is comprised of industries involved in the manufacturing of electronic components used in computers, communication devices, and other electronic devices. Also, includes planning and design of computer systems, software development, management consulting services, and research. LQ for the region is lower than 1. The percentage of employment involved in technology is less than 1.
VII. Life Sciences‐ This cluster focuses on industries involved in the enhancement of quality of life through psychosocial, biological, medical research and engineering. LQ for the region is lower than 1. The percentage of employment involved in life sciences is less than 1.
VIII. Transportation Logistics‐ This cluster focuses on the support processes involved with the transfer of products and services. Lincoln County‐ LQ is lower than 1 Montgomery County‐ LQ 1.0‐1.5 Warren County‐ LQ 1.0‐1.5 The percentage of employment involved in transportation logistics is less than 1.
The following maps show the targeted industries in the Boonslick Region.
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Lincoln County
Warren County
Montgomery County
Source: MERIC, Target Missouri II.
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