Empower Lewiston EC Benchmark Summary Report November 2004*

Benchmark Benchmark Description Baseline Output To Date Target Unit Leader Percent Tasks Completed Total Funds Received Total Funds Requested Total Support Funds Received LastUpdated
Empower Lewiston EC-5   Develop a comprehensive approach to providing transportation services to EC residents.  # of plans developed/revised  Marsha Bennett, Andro. Co. Council of Govts. (AVCOG)  80%  $33,000  $33,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-7   To create a safer environment for EC residents through enhanced neighborhood policing, code enforcement and fire prevention, establish safe houses and address fire prevention.  # of new police officers    33%  $82,000  $82,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-8   To conduct an inventory of residential units in the downtown, inspect housing units, rehabilitate units, provide financing for home ownership and provide homeownership training for EC residents.  50  # of houses rehabilitated  Yvette Bedard, City of Lewiston  14%  $2,999,952  $3,273,452  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-10   Lead hazard reduction (abatement &/or interim controls) in EC housing in order to ameliorate the health, learning and environmental problems attributable to lead-based paint.  85  # of houses rehabilitated    20%  $1,245,300  $2,065,300  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-11   To clean-up, seed, maintain and beautify vacant lots and improve trash removal.   # of projects  EL Neighborhood Improvement Cmt.  63%  $196,539  $184,939  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-13   Create a "Cultural Learning Center" which provides space for a 150-seat community room, community classroom/computer lab areas, and regional history archives.  # of new facilities  Rick Speer, Lewiston Public Library  75%  $1,054,000  $3,009,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-15   Development of a Downtown Riverfront Bicycle and Pedestrian System that provides alternative transportation options and access to opportunities from and along the riverfront, into the Mill District, and on into the residential areas of the EC.  10  Miles of trail created  CofL Planning Div.  38%  $395,000  $2,010,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-16   Develop from Lewiston's riverfront and across the EC an integrated, clearly marked system of well-maintained greenspaces, including community gardens, nature and walking trails, and improved parks.   # of projects  Maggie Chisholm, Rec. & Parks  30%  $1,045,000  $1,447,667  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-17   Implementation of the Lewiston-Auburn Railroad Park Master Plan.  Acres of land preserved  City Planning  50%  $201,000  $501,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-18   Construct or adaptively reuse a building in the center of the EC to house community arts education and production, gallery and display space, artistic/resident studio space, and performance spaces.  # of arts/craft centers created    57%  $75,000  $10,089,850  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-29   Acquire land, design and construct surface/garage parking, focusing on easy, safe access to the area buildings and businesses.  630  880  # of parking spaces created  City of Lewiston  100%  $7,125,000  $10,250,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-30   Begin implementation of the St. Dominicks/ St. Peter's Campus Master Plan.  # of plans developed/revised  Jim Lysen, City Planning  33%  $0  $0  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-31   Develop programs that will empower EC residents with respect to family, economic, health, educational, and recreational aspirations.  # of administrative entities created  Els Community Participation Cmt, United Way  58%  $43,750  $93,750  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-32   To establish Empower Lewiston as a nonprofit, community owned corporation responsible for implementation and oversight of the Strategic Plan, including building community participation, ownership and partnerships, and attracting financial support from local, state, federal and foundation sources to fully implement the Strategic Plan over a 10 year period.  # of administrative entities created  EL Board/Staff  67%  $221,000  $221,000  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-33   Economic Development  839  500  # of jobs created    86%  $46,245,250  $46,810,250  $0  9/28/2004  
Empower Lewiston EC-34   Community Social Intervention/Support Programs   1220  500  # of participants    62%  $732,782  $206,144  $0  10/28/2004  

*Source: USDA-OCD Benchmark Management System

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