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Shovel Ready What Is a Shovel Ready Site <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />~+~ ~.Y ~ Department of Employment DEED Home ~ Site Map <br />•7 Y (I j~/aJ}ndf~!E/Jc}r/m/'n~~mi(\c'~JDe~u/elnpme~nl August 04, 2009 <br />i ! F f i4' / V' ~iFh t ;iti,. St.3.\1 <br />F,C'=a~!c:ed Se:rz:h I S:=arch Taprzs (Searen the L~EE_D s,'.,e <br />Abut [7FED <br />... ___ <br />Business Services ,Community Development Facts and Figures Job Seekers i News and Events Publications <br />.._ <br />Shovel Ready Minnesota Shovel Ready Certification Program <br />i What ism a Shovel•Ready Site? <br />Benefits of a Sitovel•Ready <br />Site <br />How to Become a Certified <br />Shovei_Ready Site <br />~ Site Certi~~~~~ fication Schedule for <br />2009 <br />LFrequently Asked Questions <br />i How S~ ite Selectors Choose a <br />Location <br />Supponing Documents <br />Program Parbiers -~ <br />What is a Shovel-Ready Site? <br />Shovel-ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they , ,: r '"' r. <br />are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. "' ~ 1 ~;~'•t*1~~ <br />~'~~t~~ ~~' •,,QO,,.,, .,,~ <br />While definitions vary from state to state, the term'Shovel-Ready' generally refers to commercial and .~~ " <br />..... <br />industrial sites that: <br />• Have had all of the planning, zoning, surveys, title work, environmental studies, soils analysis and public infrastructure <br />engineering completed prior to putting the site up for sale. <br />• Are under the legal control of a community or other third party. <br />Criteria for Minnesota's Shovel-Ready Certification: <br />Ownership Status <br />It is important for prospective buyers to know that sites can be purchased without undue complications. Ownership status <br />documentation must include: <br />• A description of the current owner <br />• Documentation of title to the property <br />General Site Information <br />Site selectors need a wide variety of information to determine whether a location is suitable. General site information must <br />include: <br />• A description of all parcels that make up the site <br />• A site map and schedule for site plan approvals and permits <br />• A zoning description of the site plus current and future planned zoning of adjacent sites. Land use maps must be <br />provided. <br />• Information about whether the site or adjacent sites fall within the boundaries of special Economic Development Zones <br />• Aerial photos noting site boundaries <br />• The current price offering for land <br />• Current real estate taxes and special assessments on all parcels that make up the site <br />• Identification of current and former land use of the site and adjacent sites <br />Specific Tests and Assessments <br />Site selectors need to know whether the ground on a particular site is suitable for specific structures or uses. Certain tests and <br />site assessments must be completed and documented, including: <br />• Geotechnical soil tests <br />• Phase I Environmental Assessment and Phase II (if required) <br />Utility Services <br />The availability of utilities is an extremely important factor that site selectors consider. The types of services available at the site <br />and the names of the providers must be documented, including: <br />• Electric power <br />Sanitary sewer <br />• Natural gas <br />• Telecommunications <br />• Water and wastewater treatment <br />http://www.deed.state.mn.us/bizdev/ShovelReady/SR_whatisit.htm 8/4/2009 <br />