Brownfield Assistance Program (2006 LGAA)

City of Rochester (Winner)
County: Monroe County
Population: 50,000 +
City Hall: (585) 428-7045

The City of Rochester's brownfield strategy through its Brownfield Assistance Program (BAP), was to act as a "one stop shop" for potential investors which included initial assessment, setting site priorities through community and business-based planning projects, site cleanup, and assistance through the permitting process. A unique feature of the program was that developers were required to repay assessment costs only if their project proceeded.  Total BAP grant costs for consultants, City program oversight, and expenses totaled $124K. The project has directly led to the retention of 548 jobs and 226 new jobs. Redevelopment investment to date for projects completed and underway is over $13 million, with an additional $14 million redevelopment anticipated at future sites.