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An Economic Development Opportunity for Medford Presentation to the - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
An Economic Development Opportunity for Medford Presentation to the - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
An Economic Development Opportunity for Medford Presentation to the Medford City Council April 23, 2013 Conducting trade throughout Southwestern Oregon for thousands of years Tribal Unmet Needs Shortfall of Shortfall of $1 million/year
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Tribal Unmet Needs
Tribal membership is expected to double in 20 years Shortfall of $13 million/year in 2022 Shortfall of $1 million/year in 2013
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One local geological event could wipe out Tribal resources for decades
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Forestry Land Management Gaming & Hospitality High-Speed Telecommunications Elder Care Housing Health Care Professional Exhibits
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“I was hesitant at
- first. . . .They’ve
been a good community partner.”
Former Coos Bay Mayor Joe Benetti Quoted in Medford Mail-Tribune
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Services, 81 Trade, 21 Resources/ Construction, 12 Manufacturing 3 Other, 19
Every 100 Tribal jobs are associated with another 136 jobs in the economy
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A NEW BUSINESS IN MEDFORD
Coquille Tribe Medford Project
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Harry & David Kim’s Restaurant
- Hwy. 99
1 2 3
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Development property today
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600 or more Class II gaming machines Food & Beverage venue Personalized guest service Intensive regulation
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The plan is to replace abandoned structures with landscaped and well-lit parking areas
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Bear Creek Golf Course currently operates as a Tribally-owned business under a long-term lease
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Opening day investment Estimated 233 jobs (FTEs) Opportunities for local suppliers
$26 million $10 million in salary/benefits $6 million in first year
Economic Development Benefits
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FACTORS BEHIND THE PROJECT
Coquille Tribe Medford Project
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Coquille Restoration Act
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Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
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Coquille Gaming Compact
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Questions?
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WHAT IS NEXT?
Coquille Tribe Medford Project
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National Environmental Policy Act
The Bureau of Indian Affairs in the Department of the Interior is the Lead Agency
After publication of the Notice of Intent (NOI), the NOI and all future NEPA documents will be posted online at: http://www.coquilleeis.com
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Environmental Impact Statement
Scoping – Lead agencies solicit input from public and interested agencies Public scoping meeting Cooperating agencies Scoping report Draft EIS Final EIS Record of decision
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