Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

Total: $42,298,381

Community-Wide Public Safety Network -$26,696,250
The $26,696,250 will be used to purchase a 7-site community 800 MHz Trunking Radio System. The system’s hardware is $18.5 million. There are numerous other components that are incorporated in the $26.6 million total. These include tower replacement, tower and land purchases, project engineering, connection to the Chattanooga Area Radio System, 20 mobile repeaters, 90 control stations and
hundreds of public and non-public portable and mobile radio devices. This new system will replace out-of-date and/or worn out equipment that is up to 50 years old.

Acquisition & Improvement of Real Estate
for Economic Development and Job Creation - $5,983,500
These funds will be used to purchase land that is already under option for the North Floyd Industrial Site located on the Northeast corner of Highway 140 and 53. This is a 375-acre industrial site located seven miles from I-75. The development authorities are actively marketing this site to large employers to create jobs. It is also strategically located for potential Volkswagen suppliers. Floyd County’s current industrial park located off 27 South is almost full with nine industries. It is time to start over with a new park.

Renovation of Fire Stations, Construction of Fire Department Headquarters, Renovations & Construction of an Emergency Operations Center - $4,000,000
These funds will go to the Floyd EMA for a Floyd County Emergency Operations Center, Emergency Backup 911 Center and equipment storage. The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department will invest in a fire safety education center, prevention/inspection and education offices, fire administration offices, emergency rescue and extrication equipment and renovation of existing Fire Station 1.

Barron Stadium Renovations & Improvements - $3,369,000
These funds will be used for 1,500 new bleachers, the renovation of 1,000 existing seats, track resurfacing, laser grading, fencing and sidewalks, an elevator, new sound system and lighting and artificial field turf. These improvements will better position Rome and Floyd County in the effort to become the annual home of the NAIA Football National Championship. It is estimated that this game brought over $1.5 million to local economy in 2008.

Renovation & Construction of City-Owned Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Building - $1,899,631
Funding will be used for renovation and additions of this City owned office building that serves as the headquarters of the Regional Commission. The current building was built in 1978 with 9,800sq.ft. The Commission serves a 15 county area and 49 municipalities. It provides service for senior citizens and the aging and workforce development along with area planning such as water resources, transportation, economic development and recreation. The Commission also pays rent to the City of Rome for the use of this building. The location of this facility in Rome and Floyd County is a true asset to the community.

Cave Spring Water Project - $350,000
Funds for this project will be used to upgrade the municipal water system of Cave Spring. Many of the current customers have serious concerns about water pressure and interruptions of water service as well as inadequate fire protection. This project will correct existing problems and allow the system allow the system to support future community growth.