{"id":55384,"date":"2024-08-02T16:24:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T20:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=55384"},"modified":"2024-08-02T16:24:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T20:24:36","slug":"gcedc-advances-81-million-of-investments-in-genesee-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2024\/08\/02\/gcedc-advances-81-million-of-investments-in-genesee-county\/","title":{"rendered":"GCEDC advances $81 million of investments in Genesee County"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">BATAVIA, NY \u2013 The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board of directors has approved final resolutions for Graham Corporation\u2019s $17.6 million expansion in the city of Batavia and GE Bergen Owner, LLC\u2019s $43.6 million project in the town of Bergen at its board meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2024\/07\/31\/genesee-county-gcedc-board-of-directors-to-consider-two-manufacturing-projects\/\">GENESEE COUNTY\/GCEDC Board of Directors to consider two manufacturing projects \u2013 Video News Service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graham Corporation proposes to build a 28,867 square-foot commercial production facility. The $17.6 million project will create 24 new full-time equivalent (FTE) positions while retaining 367 FTEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graham Corporation requested sales tax exemptions estimated at $383,546 and a property tax abatement estimated at $298,427 based on an incremental increase in assessed value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposed incentives are estimated to generate $19.5 million in wages\/benefits and revenues for local governments generated by the developer over 10 years. The project would generate a $42 return on investment for every $1 of proposed incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GE Bergen Owner, LLC proposes to build a 196,000 square-foot manufacturing facility at Apple Tree Acres. The $43.6 million project will be leased to an end user and will create 60 new FTEs and retain 140 FTEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GE Bergen Owner, LLC requested sales tax exemptions estimated at approximately $1.75 million, a property tax abatement of approximately $2.15 million via payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT), and a mortgage tax exemption of $366,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The GCEDC is pleased to continue to support the growth of our home-grown companies,&#8221; said GCEDC President and CEO Mark Masse. &#8220;These projects strengthen the diversity and vitality of our manufacturing industry and generate more rewarding careers for our community.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposed incentives are estimated to generate $41 million in wages\/ benefits and revenues for local governments generated by the development over 10 years. The project would generate a $13 return on investment for every $1 of proposed incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project is pending, subject to receiving incentives from Empire State Development Corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GCEDC Board also advanced initial resolutions for two community solar farm projects in LeRoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2024\/07\/30\/genesee-county-leroy-community-solar-projects-to-be-considered-at-gcedc-board-meeting-august-1st\/\">GENESEE COUNTY\/LeRoy Community Solar Projects to be considered at GCEDC Board Meeting August 1st \u2013 Video News Service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FFP NY LeRoy Project1, LLC and FFP NY LeRoy Project2, LLC represent a total $20 million investment and will generate up to 7 megawatts of power through the installation of ground-mounted solar panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FFP NY LeRoy Project1, LLC\u2019s proposed $13.5 million project would generate $4,000\/megawatts (AC) + a 2% annual escalator of revenues with the Town of LeRoy, Genesee County and LeRoy School District. The project also includes a host agreement with the Town of LeRoy and is estimated to generate a $566,261 increase in property-tax type revenues to the host municipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FFP NY LeRoy Project2, LLC\u2019s proposed $6.5 million project also would generate $4,000 per megawatt (AC) + a 2% annual escalator of revenues with the Town of LeRoy, Genesee County and LeRoy School District. The project also includes a host agreement with the Town of LeRoy and is estimated to generate a $229,119 increase in property-tax type revenues to host municipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A public hearing for the proposed project agreements will be scheduled in the town of LeRoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release BATAVIA, NY \u2013 The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board of directors has approved final resolutions for Graham Corporation\u2019s $17.6 million expansion in the city of Batavia and GE Bergen Owner, LLC\u2019s $43.6 million project in the town of Bergen at its board meeting on Thursday, August \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2024\/08\/02\/gcedc-advances-81-million-of-investments-in-genesee-county\/\">Continue reading<i 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