Program Questions:
FAST NY 2022 - Track C

Q_13529

Are you applying for a Track C Infrastructure Improvement Grant?
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

Q_13388

Is the applicant eligible to apply? See Scoring Tips for eligible applicants
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
  • For the purpose of FAST NY, eligible applicants include:

    1. Municipalities; including counties, towns, villages or cities.

    2. Municipally designated non-profit economic development organizations

    3. Municipally designated Local Development Corporation/Industrial Development Agency 

Q_13357

Did you receive confirmation to proceed to an application when you submitted your letter of intent to apply? (approval of eligibility, not confirmation of receipt for the letter of intent to apply)
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
  • Only applicants that submitted a letter of intent to apply and received an eligibility response can apply for FAST NY. If submitting for multiple sites, one letter of intent to apply and application must be completed for each individual site.

Q_13390

Will the proposed project site be 40 acres in size? (If not, will the site demonstrate compelling site assets or public benefits?)
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
  • Sites must be 40 acres in size to be eligible for consideration. Exceptions may be made for smaller sites demonstrating compelling site assets or public benefits, including proximity to intermodal transportation assets, such as transportation terminals; population centers; and the possibility of brownfield redevelopment, for example.

Q_13530

Will the proposed project focus on infrastructure improvements for existing, mature shovel ready sites?
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

Q_13387

Does the applicant have ownership or control of the proposed project site or will they be able to provide written consent from the ownership entity?
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
  • Applicants must either have:

    1. Ownership or control of the site, or

    2. Written consent from the ownership entity and, if different, the entity that has legal control of the site, to the application for FAST NY funding and, if awarded, agreeing to use FAST NY funds as outline in the application.

Q_13391

Will the proposed project target one of the following industries? (high-tech manufacturing, including clean-tech renewable energy, life sciences, agribusiness, optics, transportation equipment, materials processing, industrial machinery manufacturing and other advanced manufacturing)
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

Q_13392

Will the proposed project site be used for one of the following site activities? (manufacturing, research and development, office park, interstate distribution and logistics)
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

Q_13393

Will the applicant be able to provide matching funds for the project?
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

Q_3527

US Congressional District where the project is located. (This question's value will be filled automatically, based on the project address, when the application is finalized.)
  • Location
  • No
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27
  • To determine the US Congressional District, click HERE

Q_928

Project Street Address: Please input the project street address (Street Number and Street Name only).

If the project has multiple locations, please input the primary street address of the project. If the project does not have a definite street address, please input the approximate street address of the project (Street Number and Street Name only).
  • Location
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_565

Project City
  • Location
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_972

Project county or counties.
  • Location
  • Yes
  • NYS County Multiple Choice

Q_568

Project State
  • Location
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • AA,AL,AK,AZ,AR,CA,CO,CT,DE,FL,GA,HI,ID,IL,IN,IA,KS,KY,LA,ME,MD,MA,MI,MN,MS,MO,MT,NE,NV,NH,NJ,NM,NY,NC,ND,OH,OK,OR,PA,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VT,VA,WA,WV,WI,WY,AS,DC,FM,GU,MH,MP,PW,PR,VI
  • AA

Q_572

Project Latitude (This question's value will be filled automatically, based on the project address, when the application is finalized.)
  • Location
  • No
  • Decimal

Q_573

Project Longitude (This question's value will be filled automatically, based on the project address, when the application is finalized.)
  • Location
  • No
  • Decimal

Q_184

NYS Assembly District where the project is located. (This question's value will be filled automatically, based on the project address, when the application is finalized.)
  • Location
  • No
  • Integer

Q_190

NY Senate District where the project is located. (This question's value will be filled automatically, based on the project address, when the application is finalized.)
  • Location
  • No
  • Integer

Q_1034

Project ZIP Code. (please use ZIP+4 if known)
  • Location
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 1 - 10
  • To locate a Zip Code, click HERE

     

     

Q_549

Type of Applicant (select all that apply)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Multi Choice
  • Federal, State, County, City, Town, Village, Tribal, School District, County or Town Improvement District, District Corporation, For-Profit, Not-For-Profit, Individual, S Corporation, C Corporation, IDA, LDC,LLC,LLP, Public Authority, Public Benefit Corp, Sole-Proprietorship,BID, LP,Boards Of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), Fire District, Regional Planning and Development Board, Public Library, Association Library,College/University/Community College

Q_12603

Is the applicant a DBA?
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_550 will be displayed

Q_550

What is the applicant's DBA name?
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_556

Select an applicant ID type from the list below that you normally use to identify your organization on application forms.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Multi Choice
  • Charity Reg #, Duns Number, Federal Tax ID Number, NYS Unemployment Insurance Tax Number,NYS Vendor Identification Number (SFS),Employee Identification Number (EIN),Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
  • Applicants will be required to provide the specified ID number upon request by the funding agencies.

Q_2655

Based on your selection from the previous question, enter the associated ID number.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_546

Organization Legal Name
  • Applicant Information
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer
  • If applying in the name of a business please type in the name as it appears on your business papers. If applying as an individual insert your name here.

Q_5416

Applicant First Name
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_5417

Applicant Last Name
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_551

Applicant Street Address
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_552

Applicant City
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_553

Applicant State
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • State Dropdown

Q_554

Applicant ZIP Code. (please use ZIP+4 if known)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 5 - 10
  • To look up a zip code, click HERE

Q_651

Applicant Telephone Number (please include area code)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Phone

Q_555

Applicant Email Address
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Email

Q_5257

Contact Salutation
  • Basic
  • No
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.

Q_547

Contact First Name
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_1049

Contact Last Name
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_1050

Contact Title
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_5490

Primary Organization
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_3688

Contact Street Address
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_3689

Contact City
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_3690

Contact State
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • State Dropdown

Q_3691

Contact ZIP Code (please use ZIP+4 if known)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_562

Primary Contact Phone Number. (please include area code)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Phone

Q_3692

Contact Email
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Email

Q_5475

Contract Salutation
  • Basic
  • No
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.

Q_5476

Contract First
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_5477

Contract Last
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_5478

Contract Title
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_5491

Authorized Organization
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_5479

Contract Street
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_5480

Contract City
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_5481

Contract State
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • State Dropdown

Q_5482

Contract Zip (please use ZIP+4 if known)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_5483

Contract Phone (please include area code)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Phone

Q_5484

Contract Email
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Email

Q_5493

Additional Salutation
  • Basic
  • No
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.

Q_1052

Additional Project Contact First Name
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_970

Additional Project Contact Last Name
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_1051

Additional Contact Title
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_5492

Additional Organization
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_3693

Additional Contact Street Address
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_3694

Additional Contact City
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_3695

Additional Contact State
  • Basic
  • No
  • State Dropdown

Q_3696

Additional Contact ZIP (please use ZIP+4 if known)
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_3697

Additional Contact Telephone Number (please include area code)
  • Basic
  • No
  • Phone

Q_561

Additional Contact Email Address
  • Basic
  • No
  • Email

Q_575

Project Description. Concisely describe the project, indicating the location, what will be planned, designed, acquired, and/or constructed, the issues/opportunities to be addressed, and expected outcomes and deliverables. Additional details will be collected later in the application process.
  • Project Description
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 1 - 1200
  • Please includes details relevant to all programs on this application. Programs on this application are: {{program_list}}

Q_976

Statement of need: Provide a brief summary of the need for the project in the geographic area proposed and the project's financing needs, including funding gaps of the proposed project.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 1 - 850
  • Provide a brief summary of the need for the project in the geographic area proposed, the project's financing needs, including funding gaps and, where applicable, describe the additional short and long term jobs that will be created through the development of the proposed project.

Q_929

Current State of Project Development (i.e. planning, preliminary engineering, final design, etc. You may enter N/A for non-project related applications)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_975

Estimated Project Timeline: include project start/completion dates, estimates for design, permitting and construction or other major steps.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 1 - 850

Q_12606

Does this project require State and/or Federal Environmental Review?
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then these questions will be displayed:
      - Q_2364
      - Q_12607

Q_2364

What is the status of State and/or Federal Environmental Review?
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_12607

Please indicate the lead agency (if applicable).
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_12604

Has a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Record of Decision been issued?
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_1054 will be displayed

Q_1054

Please explain decision and include date of Record of Decision.
  • Basic
  • No
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 0 - 850

Q_12625

Has the applicant or project been awarded funding in prior CFA rounds?
  • Prior CFA Funding
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_2362 will be displayed

Q_2362

What were the CFA numbers for which funding was awarded? (separate multiple CFA numbers with commas)
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_4160

For each program to which you are applying under the CFA, explain your strategy for proceeding if the full amount of requested funding, required matching funds, and temporary financing are not secured as expected, or committed sources become unavailable.This explanation must address any proposed project phases, and both CFA and non-CFA sources of funds.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 1 - 5000

Q_2366

How does your project align with the Regional Economic Development Council’s Strategic Plan/Upstate Revitalization Initiative Plan? (strategic plans are located at https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/ )
  • REDC
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 1 - 1000
  • Describe how the proposed project advances the REDC/URI plan for the region, specifically linking the project to the region’s goals, strategies, and targeted industry clusters. A response to this question should directly and specifically link the project to a section or sections of REDC/URI plan for the region.

Q_930

Explain what makes your project a regional economic priority - for example creates jobs, economic investment, sustainability and community revitalization, government efficiency or consolidation etc.
  • REDC
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 1 - 1000
  • The REDC and Upstate Revitalization Initiative’s (URI) are designed to support projects that will help transform the region’s economy. Applicants seeking these resources should explain why the project is a priority for the region. Providing details on the impact of the project such as the ability to create net new high paying jobs, the extent of private sector support, the impact it has on the community, and how the project will advance, in a meaningful way, the implementation of the REDC/URI plans, will help the REDCs and state during review.

Q_13352

Application Fee should be wired via the instructions in the guidelines. Please provide proof of payment here.
  • Application Fee
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13394

Attach documentation of site ownership/control or written consent from the ownership entity consenting to the application for funding.
  • Project Information
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment
  • Use the Site Control Affidavit for Non-Municipally Owned Properties, found HERE

Q_13395

Attach a letter of support from the chief executive and/or legislative resolution of the local municipality that maintains land use control over the proposed project site.
  • Project Information
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13492

If applicable, for EDO applicants attach a municipal resolution or letter for the municipal executive designating the EDO to apply for FAST NY funds. (This does not apply to IDAs or other EDOs when the organization's board is entirely appointed by the municipality)
  • Project Information
  • Attachment
  • No
  • Attachment

Q_13531

Attach proof of clear title
  • Project Information
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13396

Attach a project presentation in PDF format - 15 slides maximum (Please include information on targeted industry, maps of the site, developer experience, funding request, etc.)
  • Project Information
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment
  • Please use PDF, JPG or ZIP format.

Q_13532

Attach documented research and/or market study showing the specific industry that will be targeted and the specific infrastructure needs. Please demonstrate that the requested infrastructure will serve to help attract the specified economic development.
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13533

Attach documentation of engagement with water and sewer districts, transportation departments, and local utility providers needed for infrastructure. A detailed and documented plan for how infrastructure upgrade(s) will be accomplished is required, including a willingness of the necessary parties.
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13535

Attach documentation of shovel-readiness showing substantial completion of the FAST NY Shovel-Ready Certification items.
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment
  • For additional information, please reference FAST NY Grant Application Instructions (Addendum A) found HERE

Q_13534

Attach documentation demonstrating industry interest (for example, studies, leads, tenant interest/commitments)
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13399

Attach documentation demonstrating financial viability for the project. See Scoring Tips for additional information
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment
  • When an applicant is partnering with a privately held entity, please provide their 3 years' audited financials.

Q_13528

Attach a sources and uses of funds table including documentation of leveraged investment, such as private and local investment
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13400

Attach documentation of leveraged investment, such as private and local investment.
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_4625

Attach copy of third party estimates for project costs.
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13402

Attach documentation of any environmental review.
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13434

Provide a topographic map of the proposed site.
  • Site Information
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13483

Attach a large scale boundary survey map which identifies site boundaries, easements, and right-of-ways.
  • Site Information
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13455

Attach a site map which includes the current locations and sizes of each utility line serving the site. Also indicate the locations and sizes of proposed lines needed to meet Project Requirements or as planned system upgrades.
  • Site Information
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13482

Provide a tax map for the proposed site which identifies existing property owners for the site and surrounding/adjacent property owners, including section, block and lot information.
  • Site Information
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13454

Attach zone designation and description of allowable land use under this zoning.
  • Site Information
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13485

Attach a FEMA flood plain map which identifies the proposed site boundaries. Indicate the percentage of land located within the 100-year flood plain.
  • Site Information
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13486

Attach an aerial photograph which identifies the proposed site boundaries. Identify major highways, interstates, surrounding land usage/businesses, etc.
  • Site Information
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13484

Attach a transportation infrastructure map which identifies existing and proposed ingress/egress routes for both truck and passenger vehicle traffic into the proposed site.
  • Site Information
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_13403

Type of Applicant
  • General Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • County,City,Town,Village,Municipally designated non-profit economic development organization,Municipally designated Local Development Corporation/Industrial Development Agency
  • For an EDO to be designated by the municipality, they must provide a municipal resolution or a letter from the municipal executive designating the EDO to apply for FAST NY funds. (This would not be necessary for IDAs or other EDOs when the organization's board is entirely appointed by the municipality.)

Q_13404

Legal name of Applicant/Municipality
  • General Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13493

Provide a brief description of the Municipality's history.
  • General Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 500

Q_4603

Has the Municipality ever been or currently delinquent under the terms of any agreements with Empire State Development?
  • General Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_5351 will be displayed

Q_5351

Please explain delinquency and final or current deposition.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13523

Proposed Targeted Industry (Please select no more than 2)
  • General Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Multi Choice
  • Agribusiness, Industrial machinery manufacturing, Life sciences, Materials processing, Optics, Clean-tech renewable energy, Transportation equipment, Semi-conductors, Interstate distribution and logistics, Other

Q_13524

Proposed Site Activity
  • General Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Manufacturing, Research and development, Office park, Interstate distribution and logistics

Q_13519

Does the proposed project include additional NYS benefit?
  • General Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then these questions will be displayed:
      - Q_13520
      - Q_13521

Q_13520

If yes, what is the additional awarding agency's name(s)/program(s)?
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13521

Enter the associated Project ID number
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13525

Does the proposed project include benefits from a local Industrial Development Agency (IDA)?
  • General Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then these questions will be displayed:
      - Q_13526
      - Q_13527

Q_13526

If yes, from which IDA is the project also receiving benefits?
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13527

If applicable, what is the net value of the tax benefits awarded by the IDA?
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Money

Q_13415

Briefly describe the proposed type of development planned for the proposed site.
  • General Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 400

Q_13440

Describe any areas with bodies of water, creeks, etc at the proposed site.
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 400

Q_13439

Indicate the type of growth/foliage at the proposed site.
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13431

Are there structures on site?
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then these questions will be displayed:
      - Q_13432
      - Q_13542

Q_13542

How many structures?
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13432

Describe the structures on site (include size, age, current or previous use).
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 400

Q_13414

Describe the workforce within a 45 minute commute of the proposed site. Also include how it meets the needs of the targeted industry.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 800

Q_13416

Site Name
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13417

Site Location Address
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13522

Region
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Capital Region, Central NY, Finger Lakes, Long Island, Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, New York City, North Country, Southern Tier, Western NY
  • Regions can be found HERE

Q_13418

Total acres of proposed site
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13419

Total developable acres of proposed site
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13420

Number of parcels for proposed development
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13421

Are there multiple property owners for the proposed site?
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then these questions will be displayed:
      - Q_13422
      - Q_13423

Q_13422

How many property owners?
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13423

List all property owners
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13406

Is the site located within a 100 year flood zone?
  • Site Use Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

Q_13407

Describe past and current land use at the site.
  • Site Use Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 500

Q_13408

Describe the land use surrounding the site.
  • Site Use Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 500

Q_13427

North - Land Use
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer
  • For example, residential, industrial, farm, etc.

Q_13428

South - Land Use
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13429

East - Land Use
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13430

West - Land Use
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13438

Provide the percentage slope of the site
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13435

Provide the minimum topographic elevation of the site
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13436

Provide the maximum topographic elevation of the site
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13437

Provide the maximum elevation change in feet
  • Site Data
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13411

Describe the topography of the site, including changes in elevation and shape of the parcel.
  • Site Use Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 500

Q_13412

Describe any potential barriers to construction, including protected species, religious or historic artifacts, or wetlands.
  • Site Use Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 500

Q_13413

Describe other site ownership interest holders, including any easements and right-of-ways that exist on the property and ownership for each.
  • Site Use Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 500

Q_13358

Describe any additional adjoining contiguous acreage that could be available.
  • Site Use Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 1 - 250

Q_13359

Was this site previously certified as shovel ready under the Build Now NY program?
  • Site Use Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_13360 will be displayed

Q_13360

Please provide a description of the available acreage and current site use of the previously certified property.
  • Site Use Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 1 - 400

Q_13495

Describe any necessary site improvements needed to attract targeted industries.
  • Site Use Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 1200

Q_13409

Describe the current state of electric, gas, water, sewer, and telecommunication infrastructure at the site.
  • Site Use Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 1200

Q_13410

Describe any planned upgrades to electric, gas, water, sewer, and telecommunication infrastructure at the site. Also include a plan for achieving the proposed upgrades.
  • Site Use Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 1200

Q_13361

Developable Acres- industry need
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13362

Power - Industry Needs
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13363

Natural Gas - Industry Needs
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13364

Water - Industry Needs
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13365

Sewer / Wastewater - Industry Needs
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13367

Proximity to industrial rail - Industry Needs
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13368

Proximity to commercial airport - Industry Needs
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13369

Proximity to interstate highway interchange - Industry Needs
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13370

Proximity to state highway - Industry Needs
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13371

Proximity to maritime port - Industry Needs
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13373

Workforce within 45 minutes - Industry Needs
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13374

Developable acres - Site Plan
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13375

Power - Site Plan
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13376

Natural Gas - Site Plan
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13377

Water - Site Plan
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13378

Sewer / Wastewater - Site Plan
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13380

Proximity to industrial rail - Site Plan
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13381

Proximity to commercial airport - Site Plan
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13382

Proximity to interstate highway interchange - Site Plan
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13383

Proximity to state highway - Site Plan
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13384

Proximity to maritime port - Site Plan
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13386

Workforce within 45 minutes - Site Plan
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13491

For the chart above, provide any notes pertaining to the information included if needed.
  • Standard Question
  • No
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 500

Q_13441

Name of the nearest commercial airport
  • Site Data - Transportation
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13443

Provide the average travel time in minutes from the proposed site to the nearest commercial airport
  • Site Data - Transportation
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13444

Number of air carriers serving the nearest commercial airport
  • Site Data - Transportation
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13445

Indicate the closest Interstate(s) to the proposed site
  • Site Data - Transportation
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13449

Provide details of any proposed road/access improvements
  • Site Data - Transportation
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 400

Q_13450

Identify existing rail lines serviceable to the proposed site.
  • Site Data - Transportation
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13451

Identify proposed rail lines serviceable to the proposed site, if required.
  • Site Data - Transportation
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13452

Identify the proposed site's current Zoning Ordinance(s) and indicate if municipal, county, etc.
  • Site Data - Zoning
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 400

Q_13453

Are adjacent properties zoned the same as the proposed site? If not, describe the zoning.
  • Site Data - Zoning
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 400

Q_13494

Provide a description of plan for proposed zoning of the site.
  • Site Data - Zoning
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 500

Q_13456

Name of Electric Power Company serving this site
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13457

Distance in feet to connect to the grid for project requirements
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13458

Electric line size serving site (kVa)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13459

Distance in miles to the closest electrical substation to service the site
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13460

Distance in miles to the next closest electric substation to service the proposed site
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13489

Delivery voltage(s) currently available at the proposed project site (kV)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13490

Distance in miles to the nearest high-voltage transmission line (115 kV or above)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13461

Name of Gas Company serving the proposed site
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13462

Distance in feet to the closest gas line to service the proposed site
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13463

Natural gas line size serving site (inches)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13464

Natural gas pressure(s) currently available at the proposed project site (PSIG)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13465

Name of Water Company serving the proposed site
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13466

Distance in feet to the closest water line to service the proposed site
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13467

Water line size (inches)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13468

Water pressure at the site (psi)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13469

Indicate the total capacity of the water system (GPD)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13470

Indicate the excess capacity of the water system (GPD)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13471

Indicate any planned water upgrades, new districts, or extensions required (include the timeframe and funding of the project).
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 400

Q_13472

Name of Waste Water Company serving the the proposed site
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13473

Distance to the closest sewer line to service the site (in miles)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_13474

Sewer line size at the proposed site (in inches)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13475

Indicate the total capacity of the sewer system (GPD)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13476

Indicate the excess capacity of the sewer system (GPD)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_13477

Indicate any planned waste water/sewer upgrades, new districts, or extensions required (include the timeframe and funding of the project)
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13478

Indicate local telecommunication company(s) serving the proposed site
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_13481

How far in miles is fiber optic cable available from the proposed site?
  • Site Data - Utilities
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Decimal

Q_4598

Is at least 50% of the project located within a Brownfield Opportunity Area?
  • General Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_5344 will be displayed
  • Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) shall mean an area of the municipality that has been approved for funding under the Brownfield Opportunity Area Program for the purpose of establishing a community based revitalization plan and implementation strategy to achieve brownfield redevelopment in a proactive and systematic way.

Q_5344

What is the environmental impact of this project?
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • any

Q_4637

Has the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) consultation process been initiated?
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_5342 will be displayed
  • State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)

     

    http://nysparks.com/shpo/

     

Q_5342

Describe the status of the SHPO consultation process?
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • any

Q_4638

Has the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) review process been initiated?
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • Yes,No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_5343 will be displayed
  • State Environmental Quality Review

     

    http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/357.html

Q_5343

Describe the status of the SEQR review process.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • any

Q_13424

Has a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment been completed?
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then these questions will be displayed:
      - Q_13425
      - Q_13426

Q_13425

Do the findings of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment require a Phase II?
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

Q_13426

Has a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment been completed?
  • Project Readiness and Feasibility
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

Q_13225

Will any other entity (local, state, federal agency or private investor) be involved in implementation of the project?
  • Project Implementation
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_13234 will be displayed

Q_13234

Identify each entity and their involvement in the project.
  • Standard Question
  • No
  • Long Answer
  • any

Q_13405

If the project is not fully funded, explain what other sources the applicant will seek or measures it will take, to fully fund, implement and complete this project.
  • Project Information
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • any

Q_4954

Was an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) requested or completed for any property associated with this project? If yes, one hardcopy of the Draft and Final EIS and the lead agency's Statement of Findings must be submitted to Empire State Development.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

Q_4653

If a SEQR has NOT been completed for this property, explain the status of the SEQR review, provide the identity of the lead agency and date when the review is anticipated to be complete. See Scoring Tips for acceptable lead agencies.
  • State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR)
  • Standard Question
  • No
  • Long Answer
  • any
  • Acceptable lead agencies include, but are not limited to, county industrial development agencies; municipal planning agencies/boards/councils; health departments; zoning boards.

Q_4645

Does your project involve acquisition of real estate?
  • State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • Yes,No

Q_13503

State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) consultation on plan - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13504

Site plan and subdivision approval by local municipality - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13505

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and/or Phase II ESA report - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13506

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mapping - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13507

Park rules, regulations and covenants document (created by developer) - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13508

NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Natural Heritage program correspondence and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) database search findings - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13509

Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and Negative Declaration or Draft & Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13510

Site plan and boundary survey map - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13511

Soil survey map - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13512

Signoff by oversight body if needed for special district (e.g., Adirondack Park Agency, agricultural district, etc.) - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13513

Preliminary storm water management plan - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13514

Department of Transportation (DOT) review of traffic impact study - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13515

Wetland avoidance and minimization plan – pre-application meeting with US Army Corps of Engineers and DEC - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13516

Smart Growth Impact Statement - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13517

Other necessary project approvals specific to site - Status
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Completed, Required but Not Yet Completed, Not Required, Not Sure

Q_13518

Please describe any problems that are anticipated in completing any of the above activities.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 400

Q_13541

What is the estimated total cost of necessary infrastructure improvements to attract the targeted industries?
  • Budget
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 1000

Q_13536

Investments needed in water and/or wastewater infrastructure - Cost
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Money
  • If other costs are included, please specify them in the response above (Q13541)

Q_13537

Investments needed in electricity infrastructure - Cost
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Money

Q_13538

Investments needed in natural gas infrastructure - Cost
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Money

Q_13539

Investments needed in transportation infrastructure - Cost
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Money

Q_13540

Other capital-eligible site preparation expenses - Cost
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Money

Q_4955

By entering your name in the box below, you are acknowledging that ESD’s Contractor & Supplier Diversity policy will apply to this project. You are further acknowledging that you are aware of ESD’s agency-wide Minority and Women Business Enterprise (‘MWBE’) utilization goal of 30%. Please note that each project will be assigned an individual contract-specific goal, which may be higher or lower than 30%. Furthermore, you understand that, should this project receive a funding award, the Applicant shall be required to use good faith efforts to achieve the prescribed MWBE goals assigned to this project and failure to attain MWBE goal could result in grant amount being reduced.
  • Certification
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_2180

By entering your name in the box below, you certify and agree that you are authorized on behalf of the applicant and its governing body to commit the applicant to comply with the requirements of Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law: Participation By Minority Group Members and Women With Respect To State Contracts by providing opportunities for MBE/WBE participation. You further certify that the applicant will maintain such records and take such actions necessary to demonstrate such compliance throughout the completion of the project.
  • General Certifications
  • Certification
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_1038

By entering your name in the box below, you certify that you are authorized on behalf of the applicant and its governing body to submit this application. You further certify that all of the information contained in this Application and in all statements, data and supporting documents which have been made or furnished for the purpose of receiving assistance for the project described in this application, are true, correct and complete to the best of your knowledge and belief. You acknowledge that offering a written instrument knowing that the written instrument contains a false statement or false information, with the intent to defraud the State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of the State, with the knowledge or belief that it will be filed with or recorded by the State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of the State, constitutes a crime under New York State Law.
  • Certification
  • Yes
  • Short Answer