Does this project involve relocation or consolidation of a project occupant from another municipality or abandonment of an existing facility of the project occupant?
Inter-Municipal Movement Supplement
In any instance where a project occupant is relocating from another municipality and the result of the relocation is the closing of the facility in the municipality from which the project occupant is moving, the Agency is required by state law to make a determination that Agency assistance is required to prevent the project occupant from relocating out of the state, or to preserve the project occupants competitive position in its respective industry.
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Will the project result in a relocation of an existing business operation from the City of Buffalo?
Yes No
Please explain the factors which require the project occupant to relocate. (for example, present site is not large enough, or owner will not renew leases etc.)
What are some of the key requirements the project occupant is looking for in a new site. (for example, minimum of number of sq. ft., 12 foot ceilings, truck loading docks, etc...)
If the project occupant is currently located in Erie County and will be moving to a different municipality, has the project occupant attempted to find a suitable location within the municipality?
Yes No
Is the project reasonably necessary to preserve the project occupant's competitive position in its industry?
Yes No
If yes, please explain and provide supporting documentation
If yes, please provide a list of properties considered, and reason they were not adequate. (Some examples of reasons, site not large enough, layout was not appropriate, did not have adequate utility service, etc. Examples are illustrative: please provide your own explanations.)
Is the project reasonably necessary to prevent the project occupant from moving out of New York State?
Yes No
If yes, please explain and identify out-of-state locations investigated
Were you offered financial assistance to locate outside of New York State
Yes No
If yes, from whom were competing offers received?
What type of assistance was offered?
What competitive factors led you to inquire about sites outside of New York State
What factors have lead you to consider remaining or locating in Erie County?
What is going to happen to the current facility that you are in?