Aroostook County EZ Benchmark Summary Report November 2004*

Benchmark Benchmark Description Baseline Output To Date Target Unit Percent Tasks Completed Total Funds Received Total Funds Requested Total Support Funds Received LastUpdated
Aroostook County EZ-4   Develop and implement a sub-regional housing assessment, develop a regional housing plan, and develop a housing database.   # of studies completed  50%  $25,000  $75,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-11   Expand the existing developmental evaluation clinic at Cary Medical Center to inlcude special needs children ages 7 to 21.  36  # of clients served  0%  $125,000  $201,012  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-13   Expand the health education center located in Houlton.  5315  7315  # of participants  0%  $0  $300,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-17   Demolition of nose docks and housing, infrastructure improvements, sewerage treatment and water plant improvements, extension and upgrade of rail line, construction of rail handling facility and warehouse, and aviation upgrades to hangar and ramp.   # of facilities improved  50%  $2,173,000  $35,130,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-18   Construct a wastewater treatment facility in the Town of Fort Kent.  # of projects  0%  $0  $8,400,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-23   Establish a Point of Presence in the Aroostook Champion Community and construct two telecommunications centers.   # of telecommunication sites  50%  $2,750,000  $3,210,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-24   Provide improved scientific and technological equipment for students at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics.  150  150  # of youth participating  0%  $0  $186,500  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-28   Outreach training to upgrade present Emergency Medical Service personnel and train new personnel.  30  233  # of participants  83%  $425,000  $425,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-30   Develop two industrial parks in the Aroostook Champion Community with the capacity for existing and potential industrial development.  # of industrial/business parks built  0%  $50,000  $6,120,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-35   Develop and construct new building with a pool, fitness center, track to support UMPI programs and resource for local residents.  # of buildings built/renovated  80%  $7,100,000  $9,018,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-37   Rehabilitate the Northern Maine Medical Center for greater cost efficiency and accessability for residents and visitors in the northern portion of the Aroostook Champion Community.  14  # of facilities improved  47%  $3,977,980  $6,026,380  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-38   Construct, equip, and staff a work force training center at the Northern Maine Community College.  800  # of participants  11%  $650,000  $1,625,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-39   Improve school infrastructure in SAD #1 schools where needed.  # of buildings built/renovated  75%  $957,875  $1,807,875  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-42   Renovate, relocate, and build infrastructure on the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus.  # of buildings built/renovated  0%  $0  $3,350,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-43   Develop new and expand existing social services to meet the needs of all population age groups.  550  # of participants  0%  $113,000  $1,813,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-44   Upgrade educational facilities, equipment and services, including employment and training.  # of new facilities  0%  $0  $13,640,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-45   Assess and improve existing and/or build new housing, and develop assistance programs that address affordability, safety and adequacy.  # of programs  0%  $41,500  $341,500  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-46   Improve public, private and non-profit infrastructure.  # of businesses attracted  50%  $400,000  $24,335,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-47   Provide for efficient and seamless transportation systems.   98  miles of road improvements  0%  $0  $703,550,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-48   Provide support for business development, and job creation and retention.  50  # of jobs created  0%  $5,000  $25,950,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-49   Provide a seamless health system with adequate access, services and infrastructure for all residents.  5000  # of clients served  0%  $406,306  $1,606,754  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-50   Provide opportunities for services, programs, support and assistance for minority populations and the very low income, elderly, disabled, women and youth.  6000  # of clients served  0%  $194,000  $1,674,890  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-51   Protect natural resources while providing for the development of natural resource-based business sectors including forestry and agriculture.  # of new or improved systems  100%  $932,500  $1,220,360  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-52   Develop the tourism industry.  20000  25000  # of visitors  80%  $275,295  $279,295  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-53   Support economic and community development opportunities for the preservation and advancement of Native Americans.  # of programs  0%  $408,000  $1,208,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-54   Provide region wide programs that support diverse economic and community development projects and programs.  200  # of jobs created  0%  $0  $181,440  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-55   Develop and support projects/programs that directly partner, collaborate, and/or compliment projects and/or programs within the EZ.   # of plans developed/revised  0%  $0  $100,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Aroostook County EZ-56   Project Administration  # of administrative entities created  50%  $100,000  $597,050  $0  9/28/2004  

*Source: USDA-OCD Benchmark Management System

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