1.) The City of Great Bend may provide a no-cost lease for up to three years at the Industrial Park. This incentive provides that land as needed, up to one acre, is leased at no-cost for every 20 new full-time on-site employees. For businesses which do not meet this criteria, requests will be considered on an individual basis.

2.) The City of Great Bend may provide, at reduced or no cost, adequate sewer and water service to the property line on designated lots for any business locating at the Industrial Park which employs at least 29 new full-time employees.

3.) The City of Great Bend may waive water and sewer charges for up to two years for any business locating at the Industrial Park.

4.) If the City of Great Bend is unable to service the electrical needs of an industrial client relocating at the Industrial Park, it may place a maximum of $4,000 which can be annually charged via the electrical power franchise fee for industries at the Industrial Park. The fee will be 4% and charged only on the first $100,000 of electrical usage for each service.

5.) The City of Great Bend may waive water and sewer hook-up charges for any new business locating in the Industrial Park.

6.) The City of Great Bend continues to support an active economic development program. This program is important in recruitment of new businesses and as assistance to established business enterprises.

7.) The City of Great Bend has an effective Industrial Revenue Bond Policy. The procedures for application have been streamlined to expedite requests. The City reserves the right to waive the $500 service charge.

BARTON COUNTY - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES

1.) Working with the Business and Industry at Barton County Community College, a complete customized employee training program will be offered to all qualified, new and expanding businesses locating within the Non-Metropolitan Region. This training can occur on either the job site or on campus, as determined by the assisted business. This incentive current exists.

2.) Since July 1, 1988, an ad valorem property tax abatement policy has been in effect which provides an increased level of property tax relief for eligible firms locating within the Non-Metropolitan Region. Eligible firms must, however, make application to the Barton County Commissioners who will review and take action on each application. Eligible firms are defined as those business enterprises which conform to criteria as established by Kansas Law. Property tax abatements will be tied to the number of jobs performed and the wage scales existing within the firm.