Kentucky Highlands EZ Benchmark Summary Report November 2004*

Benchmark Benchmark Description Baseline Output To Date Target Unit Leader Percent Completed Percent Tasks Completed Total Funds Received Total Funds Requested LastUpdated
Kentucky Highlands EZ-1   Developmental Venture Fund  3344  3000  # of jobs created    111%  93%  $144,654,211  $300,000  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-2   Develop an Industrial Park in Clinton County  # of industrial/business parks built    100%  71%  $3,281,652  $0  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-3   Develop an industrial Park in Wayne County  # of industrial/business parks built    100%  100%  $1,101,043  $50,000  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-4   Construct an Industrial Spec Building in Jackson County Industrial Park  # of new facilities    100%  100%  $1,499,000  $0  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-5   Project Administration  # of administrative entities created    100%  67%  $4,051,079  $0  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-6   Establish Alternative Crop Loan Fund  123  120  # of loans given    102%  67%  $600,000  $0  1/13/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-7   Establish operating line for Cumberland Farm Products Vegetable Cooperative and create a production loan fund for all EZ farmers  56  20  # of loans given    280%  67%  $2,270,710  $0  1/13/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-8   Establish rehabilitation workshop  # of workshops offered    100%  100%  $2,028,000  $538,000  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-9   Establish Entrepreneurial Training Courses in Jackson County  16  20  # of classes    80%  80%  $1,789,858  $0  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-10   Construct and operate the Clinton County 21st Century Learning Center.  # of job training facilities created    100%  100%  $8,492,646  $33,496,646  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-11   Clinton County Revolving Loan Fund  # of loan funds established    100%  80%  $2,916,190  $475,000  3/25/2004  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-12   Wayne County Revolving Loan Fund  # of loan funds established    100%  75%  $3,148,000  $1,249,000  3/31/2004  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-14   Recapitalize Mountain Ventures, Inc.  # of jobs created    100%  100%  $2,000,000  $0  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-15   Develop and implement a Downtown Revitalization Program in the City of Albany.  # of businesses attracted    100%  100%  $306,144  $0  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-16   Develop and implement a Downtown Revitalization Program in the city of McKee  # of businesses attracted    100%  100%  $2,396,502  $0  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-17   Develop and implement a Downtown Revitalization Program in the City of Annville  # of businesses attracted    100%  100%  $1,378,970  $0  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-19   Jackson County Reservoir  # of reservoirs built    0%  40%  $3,829,383  $2,000,000  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-20   Clinton County Water System Expansion  34  30  # of new people served    113%  71%  $7,779,785  $256,000  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-21   Wayne County Water System Expansion  1800  500  # of new people served    360%  75%  $5,227,000  $0  9/13/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-22   Clinton County Fire Protection Project  Grade improvement in fire rating    100%  100%  $473,000  $0  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-23   Wayne County Fire Protection Project  Grade improvement in fire rating    100%  100%  $465,000  $635,000  9/30/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-25   Jackson County Community Center  # of community centers    100%  100%  $6,575,000  $0  9/30/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-26   Wayne County Youth Center  # of new facilities    100%  100%  $1,900,000  $0  9/30/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-27   Clinton County Ambulance Project  # of ambulances    100%  100%  $119,621  $0  9/30/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-28   Wayne County Ambulance Project  # of ambulances    100%  75%  $2,865,000  $3,335,000  9/30/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-29   Clinton County Parks and Recreation Project  33  33  % of youth participating    100%  100%  $55,000  $0  9/30/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-32   Foothills Academy Youth Home  # of new facilities    100%  60%  $350,000  $524,000  7/24/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-33   Wayne County Employment Training Center  # of job training facilities created    100%  100%  $450,000  $0  9/30/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-34   Wayne County Spec Building/Infrastructure Improvements  # of new facilities    100%  100%  $327,472  $0  9/30/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-36   Clinton County Exhibition Hall  # of buildings built/renovated    100%  100%  $88,954  $0  9/11/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-37   Clinton County VFW Baseball Field Lighting  # of facilities improved    100%  100%  $24,000  $50,000  9/13/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-38   Clinton County Emergency Service Building  # of new or improved systems    100%  100%  $583,876  $0  9/19/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-41   Jackson County Day Care Provider Training Program  # of programs    0%  33%  $499,000  $514,800  9/29/2003  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-42   Jackson County Vocational School Land Acquisition  # of buildings built/renovated    100%  100%  $10,800  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-43   Jackson County Ambulance Service Project  # of new or improved systems    100%  100%  $91,300  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-44   Jackson County Health Department Project  # of educational campaigns    100%  100%  $20,800  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-45   Jackson County Rescue Squad Project  # of new or improved systems    100%  100%  $5,888  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-46   Worthington Park Playground Improvements, Jackson County   # of parks created    100%  100%  $6,000  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-47   Establish a new city park in McKee to include a veterans memorial  # of parks created    100%  100%  $6,000  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-48   Sandgap Volunteer Fire Department Equipment  # of fire departments improved    100%  100%  $5,000  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-49   Kiwanis Park Memorial Park Improvements  # of facilities improved    100%  100%  $6,000  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-50   Jackson County Public Library Project  # of new libraries    0%  0%  $0  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-51   JCR Industries, Inc. Training Equipment  # of new or improved systems    100%  100%  $5,000  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-52   Northern Jackson County Strategic Plan/Outreach Program  # of plans developed/revised    0%  0%  $0  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-53   Jackson County Food Bank Project  # of facilities improved    100%  100%  $5,000  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-54   Victory Tabernacle Food Bank Project  # of facilities improved    100%  100%  $5,000  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-55   Vision 2020 Playground Equipment Project  # of new facilities    0%  0%  $0  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-56   McKee Elementary PTO Playground Equipment Project  # of parent/school partnerships    100%  100%  $4,500  $0  9/23/2002  
Kentucky Highlands EZ-57   Jackson County Senior Citizens Meals-on-Wheels Program  12  12  # of clients served    100%  100%  $10,248  $0  9/23/2002  

*Source: USDA-OCD Benchmark Management System

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