{"id":6652,"date":"2012-11-05T18:30:40","date_gmt":"2012-11-06T00:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=6652"},"modified":"2012-11-06T09:02:24","modified_gmt":"2012-11-06T15:02:24","slug":"nat-guard-j-d-seeding-outline-plans-for-new-corridor-valley-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=6652","title":{"rendered":"John Deere &#8211; Ntl Guard Expansion Plans, Valley City &#8211; CSi 68"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/NG.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6680\" title=\"NG\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/NG-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/NG-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/NG-259x175.jpg 259w, https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/NG.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) &#8212; The Valley City\/Barnes County Development Corporation Friday morning (November 2, 2012) held a news conference at City Hall, unveiling a major private sector announcement, an economic development initiative and a major private sector investment.<\/p>\n<p>The land in Valley City, to establish the corridor, is near I-94, and has been annexed into Valley City.<\/p>\n<p>On hand Friday morning were John Deere Seeding Group, General Manager, David Bradford, North Dakota National Guard Colonel Steve Tabor, and from the Valley City\/Barnes County Development Corporation Jennifer Feist.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Feist said the site, containing 77 acres will be a $9- 9.5 million investment, with 20 acres dedicated to the National Guard facilities, pointing out that the Valley City\/Barnes County Development Corporation was the lead agency in developing the project.<\/p>\n<p>CLICK ON <a title=\"CSiNews\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GX2bDb21AIM\" target=\"_blank\">VIDEO TO VIEW ENTIRE NEWS CONFERENCE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/GX2bDb21AIM?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Colonel Tabor is the National Guard Director of Facilities.<\/p>\n<p>He said the Guard has been looking for a Valley City location, working with local officials.<\/p>\n<p>He said the site selected gives the National Guard direct access to I-94 and eliminates some traffic safety issues.<\/p>\n<p>He added the National Guard is committed to staying in Valley City, with $30 million in project costs provided by the federal government.<\/p>\n<p>The present Valley City National Guard facility is half the size of what\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n<p>The new Readiness Center is projected to cost $20. 2 million and will include a 52,641 Readiness Center, and a 30,815 square foot unheated enclosed storage building for equipment.<\/p>\n<p>The project is projected to be in the 2020, or 2021 Military Construction National Guard Appropriation, subject to funding available.<\/p>\n<p>The new Field Maintenance Shop (FMS) project will have a total cost of $11.6 million and will include a 30,000 square foot FMS and a 15,000 square foot unheated enclosed Vehicle Storage Building.<\/p>\n<p>The FMS project is programmed for Fiscal Year 2015 Military Construction National Guard Appropriation.<\/p>\n<p>The architect and engineering selection is currently being advertised and the intent is to have the design team selected and under contract in January of 2013.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ground Breaking is set for the spring of 2013.<\/p>\n<p>The present FMS facility will be transferred to the City of Valley City, once the new FMS is completed.<\/p>\n<p>\u3000<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Feist pointed out that the site will provide 45-50 acres for private sector development, and includes infrastructure and a concrete road to access I-94.<\/p>\n<p>With that, John Deere Seeding Group, General Manager, David Bradford, said John Deere Seeding Group which has been in Valley City the past 15-years, will invest $20 million in the Valley City factory, to meet worldwide needs for their product.<\/p>\n<p>He said the present facility will expand from 100,000 square feet to 300,000 square feet, and will continue year \u2018round production in Valley City.<\/p>\n<p>He said the expansion will lead to 50 to 100 new Valley City jobs in the next five years.<\/p>\n<p>Ground breaking will occur late this year, and is expected to be occupied by the fall of 2013.<\/p>\n<p>Economic Development spokesperson George Gaukler pointed out, the National Guard worked with Valley City officials in looking at 6-7 location for that facility.<\/p>\n<p>Gaulker added that the November 6, 2012 Valley City Sales Tax extension vote is critical to pass to keep the long term financial commitment in place.<\/p>\n<p>Valley City Mayor, John Werkhoven said the city is excited with the project, and the largest ever economic development project for Valley City.<\/p>\n<p>He said the project will maintain and grow more jobs in Valley City, with a positive impact for future business growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u3000<\/p>\n<p>The news conference was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n<p>Valley City Voters will cast ballots on November 6, 2012 to decide if the City Sales Tax will be extended, for the economic development projects.<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer Feist says, the Sales Tax extension would keep the tax in effect through December 31, 2029.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Feist added the tax extension affords for long term financing, for long term needs.<\/p>\n<p>With the Valley City Sales tax, 70 percent of the 1 percent tax goes to economic development, 25 percent for property tax relief, and 5 percent for service and retail image enhancement.<\/p>\n<p>\u3000<\/p>\n<p>Valley City Auditor, Avis Richter reminds voters, that absentee ballots for the City Sales Tax extension, Advisory vote are at City Hall, through 5-p.m. Monday, November 5, 2012.<\/p>\n<p>The absentee ballots for the General Election are at the Barnes County Courthouse.<\/p>\n<p>On election day Valley City residents will vote at their regular precincts, for both the advisory vote and the General Election.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. 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