EU AID FUNDS PROFITED BY TARNOBRZEG Banska Bystrica, March 20042 POLAND AND EU FUNDS

EU AID FUNDS PROFITED BY TARNOBRZEG

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POLAND AND EU FUNDS

Programme documents in Poland

National Development Plan (NDP) for 2004-2006 decreeted by Ministry

Council on 14 January 2003 as a basic strategic document which

marked basic aims and tasks of state socio-economic progress using

available structural and cohesion funds. The integral part of NDP is

constituted by operational programmes where those tasks are defined.

The strategic aim of National Development Plan is to develop a

competitive economy founded on knowledge and entrepreneurship

capable of long-term, harmonized progress, that ensures the growth of

employment and improvement of social, economic and space cohesion

with EU on regional and state level.

Total EU aid sum planed in that document shall amount to about 11.4 billion €


According to the proposal concluded in National Development Plan, European structural means will be disbursed in our country in the frame of:

Sectoral Operational Programme (SOP),

Integrated Regional Operational Development

Programme (IRODP),

Strategy of Cohesion Fund Profits (SCFP),

Operational Programmes for Community Initiatives

(OPCI).


Sectoral Programmes:

SOP Growth of economy competitiveness – 17.8 % of the total sum (1300 mln €),

SOP Development of human resources – 17.3 % of the total sum (1270.4 mln €),

SOP Readjustment and modernization of food sector and development of rural

areas – 14.4 of the total sum (1005.5 mln €),

SOP Fishery and fish processing – 2.4 % of the total sum (176.6 mln €),

SOP Transport – Sea Economy – 8.6 of the total sum (627.2 mln €),

IRODP – 39.2 % of the total sum (2859.5 mln €),

TA – Technical assistance – 0.3 % of the total sum (20 mln €).

Total sum of 4.1 % (314.6 mln €) of all Structural Funds was foreseen for

realization of Community Initiatives programmes.


EQUAL – serves trans-national cooperation in the domain of new ways

of overcoming any kinds of discrimination connected to the labour

market,

INTERREG – serves trans-board, trans-national and trans-regional

cooperation intending to harmonize space managemen.

During the implementation of NDP 3733.3 mln € will be covered by

Cohesion Fund, where 50 % of above sum will be spent on transport

projects and environment infrastructure projects .

In 2004-2006 two initiatives will be carried out in Poland:

INTEGRATED REGIONAL OPERATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Integrated Regional Operational Development Programme (IRODP) is one of the seven operational programmes which would serve to fulfill NDP. The programme develops NDP aims defining priorities, directions and amount of means designated for the realization of state regional policy and will be set up with structural funds aids in the beginning of Poland membership in EU.

In 2004-2006 to carry out Integrated Regional Operational Development Programme (IRODP) 4385.2 mln € will be engaged where 2869.5 mln € will be covered by Structural Funds(ERDF,ESF).

Integrated Regional Operational Development Programme is the closest one to the town`s local governments. It offers the best possibilities in co-financing local development projects, increasing social, economic and territory cohesion and integration with EU.


TARNOBRZEG TOWN CHARACTERISTICS


Town area: sq km 86Population: 50 300

TARNOBRZEG IN EUROPE

HISTORY

Tarnobrzeg was founded in 1593 by a privilege granted by King Sigismund III Vasa to the Tarnowski family. Since 1772, after first partition of Poland, Tarnobrzeg fell into Austrian hands.


In 1855 the town became the capital of the district, and in 1867 – the starosty. Those events had a positive impact on town development - telegraph line, a railway, a hospital, elementary school and a printing house have been built. In 1909 Imperial- Royal High School was created and then converted into State Gymnasium the hetman Tarnowski name.


In the thirties the town faced a new development perspectives owing to so called Central Industrial District. After the Second World War Tarnobrzeg found itself within the borders of the Rzeszów Province as the capital of the district.

The stagnation period was ended when large sulphur deposits were discovered in the mid-fifties. Tarnobrzeghas become the main center of Polish sulphur industry.

An open pit sulphur mine in Machów


In 1975 as a result of another reorganization of administration structure, Tarnobrzeg has become the capital of a province.

Mayor residence


In the nineties business condition on the world sulphur market has changed (mined brimstone gave up the way to the sulphur produced during the process of oil an gas desulphurisation). It gradually caused the decline of the mines and sulphur processing plants.

In 1999 Tarnobrzeg became the part of Subcarpathian Province as the capital of an urban district.




Population of Tarnobrzeg

Population on the whole – 50 300 (est.2003)

Men – 24 257

Women –26 043

People in pre-production age

People in production age

People in post-production age

11800

32700

5800

ECONOMY

Since 1989 small and medium-sized private

companies have been open at a fast rate, mainly in

retailing, services and manufacturing, becoming

an important addition to large companies,

dominant so far.


THE NUMBER OF BUSINESSES BY CHOSEN KINDS OF ACTIVITY

The number of businesses on the whole – 4967 (2003 rok)

186 232 195

775

257132

26 522 351

2291

Industry

Hotels and restaurants

Transport, warehouse and communication

Architecture

Commerce and repairs

Finance agency Real estates and companies service

Education Health and social care

Agriculture


Labour market by branches

Total number of employees 11 559 (2002)

4761213

1372

1071 1625

790

2089

17711152

Industry

Transport, warehouse and communication

Architecture

Commerce and repairs

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security

Real estates and companies service

Education Health and social care

Finance agency


BUILDING OF APARTMENT HOUSES

Up till now the part of the investor was played by housing co-operatives, but for several years they have not carried out any investment. Right now the only investor in that branch is the town via TSSA.

House of block construction is undertaken in the frame of - initiated (in 2000) by local authorities - Tarnobrzeg Society of Social Architecture (TSSA). The aim of the Society is to build the flats for rent for mid-income persons.

In July 2001 the construction of the first building was started. Till 2003 three block of flats were built. Considering the big concern with that way of architecture, the construction of another buildings is planned.

To fulfill that aim the town granted a land and 200 000 € from town issued bonds.

The house of flats built in 2002


Tarnobrzeg flat resources structure

The number of flats by the end of 2003 – 15 447

6% 18%

49%

26%

1%

Tarnobrzeg Housing Co-operative

Others

Housing Co-operative „Siarkowiec”

Plant Architecture

Town resource


The town has got his own Strategy of Development


THE INSTITUTIONS SUPPORTED LOCAL SELFGOVERNMENT

The Tarnobrzeg Industry Development Agency (a joint stock company) – established in 1993,

The Tarnobrzeg Capital Center (a joint sock company) – the institution creating the TSEZ

est. in 1997,The Tarnobrzeg Special Economics Zone –

Euro-Park “Wisłosan”, sub-zone Machów est. in 1997,


The Tarnobrzeg Branch of Industry Development Agency (a join stock company) – the manager of TSEZ since 1999,

Business Incubator in Tarnobrzeg – created in 1999,

Center for Information and Planning the Professional Activity – created in 2000.



The Tarnobrzeg State Professional College; created in 2001, teaches:

- entrepreneurship and management,

- pedagogy,

In 2003 a serious efforts has been made to create the Guarantee Fund.



TOWN ENTITIES

• Municipal Company,

• Waste Treatment Company,

• District Heating Company,

• Municipal Television


THE TARNOBRZEG SPECIAL ECONOMICS ZONE

Sub-zone Tarnobrzeg:Up till now E 5 mln has been invested in Tarnobrzeg and has created 350 new jobs. There are 5 new investors in the sub-zone.

Tarnobrzeg sub-zone covers 180.8 ha

The Tarnobrzeg Special Economics Zone Europark-Wisłosan was created in 1997 for 20 years.

The Mission: The develop post-industrial land previously used for sulphur, machine, metal and defense industry. Could be done by promoting new activities and spare energy lines and resources.

Strategic Aims: - Creation of 12 thousand jobs in the zone and in its surroundings - Thriving vacant estates and buildings


THE TARNOBRZEG SPECIAL ECONOMICS ZONE


THE CONSTRUCTION OF RECREATION BASIN IN POST-INDUSTRIAL AREA

In place of former sulphur mine a large recreational lake (455 ha) is being constructed. The construction is a part of the pro-ecological project which aimed to create new perspectives for devastated land.

The plans presumed new beaches, lakeside resorts, parking places and restaurants.

The lake construction will create a great opportunity for Tarnobrzeg, it shortly will overturn into a tourist center

Banska Bystrica, March 2004 34The artificial lake construction

Banska Bystrica, March 2004 35The plan of thriving the lake and nearby land


The town offers the potential investors attractive possibilities. We have got vacant terrains raging from 0.1 ha to 10 ha. near the center of the town and spare land for commerce and service in the middle of the town.

INVESTMENT OFFER

The key investment land of Tarnobrzeg


The Department co-works with:

Government administration (on the state level),

Voivodship and region selfgovernment (on regional level),

Poviat Labour Office, Agency of Regional Development,

Businessmen and associations and so on.

The pre-accession and structural UE funds are the special interest of Town Office Department of Development, Promotion and Aid Programmes


The Department also runs the official town website : www.tarnobrzeg.pl


PRE-ACCESSION AND STRUCTURAL FUNDS

IN TARNOBRZEG


1. THE PROJECTS CARRIED OUT WITH PRE-ACCESSION FUNDS


IMPROVEMENT OF TOWN INVESTMENT ATTRACTIVENESS BY MODERNIZATION THE MAIN ROAD (VOIVODSHIP ROAD NO 723) WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENT TRANSIT

TRAFFIC FLOW IN TARNOBRZEGPHARE ‘99

Project scope:

The modernization of the part of voivodship road No 723 by building kerbs, pavements, bicycle routes, modernization of road surface and building rainwater drainage system.

Project aim:

Improvement the traffic and increase pedestrian safety.

The term of the implementation: 2000-2001

The project value: 265 646 € ( PHARE endowment 111 213 €)


TRANS-BOUNDARY BUSINESS ACTIVITIES FOR SME SECTOR

Project scope:

Arrange business partners from Poland and Ukraine and training export and trans-boundary co-operation. The project covered Poland and Ukraine terrains belonged to the Bug Euroregion.

Results:

As a result of the project the business exchange had been done. Tarnobrzeg hosted 20 businessmen from Ukraine who attended local fairs.


The project value: 13 000 €

The project carried out with the Bug Euroregion Endowment and with PHARE assist.

The project carried out by Tarnobrzeg Agency for Regional Development.


TARNOBRZEG BUSINESS INCUBATOR

The project scope:

The project started up the business incubator for those who want start their own business activity, for unemployed and for SME. The project covered a wide range of training and consulting for SME.

Results:

Up till now 30 companies benefited the project, and additional 12 run their business.

The term of the implementation: since 1999

The project value: 30 000 € (PHARE endowment 24 000 €)

The project carried out by Tarnobrzeg Agency for Regional Development


THE CONSULTING STATION FOR SME The Project Scope:Wide range of consulting service associated with SME working under free-market economy condition. The project is benefited by the persons who start their own business and SME. The project covers north-western region of Podkarpackie Voivodship.Results:Up till now 50 companies benefited the project, and 370 unemployed

The term of the implementation: since 2001

The project value: 10 300 € (PHARE endowment 8 000 €)

The project carried out by Tarnobrzeg Agency for Regional Development with town assist.


INFORMATION CAMPAIGN ON EUROPEAN UNION CO- WORKING FUND

Project Scope:

To put in force the information campaign on European Union and Poland Accession. During the three day action the town organized meetings, contests and other activities promoting UE access.

The term of the implementation: May 2003

The project value: 2 000 € (Co-working Fund contribution: 1000 €)


2. THE PROJECTS IN THE PREPARING STAGE TO BE IMPLEMENT

BETWEEN 2004 - 2006


INCREASING THE INVESTMENT ATTRACTIVENESS OF THE TARNOBRZEG AREA TO THE SME SECTOR –

PHARE 2003 Project scope:

• The completion of the sewerage network of total length 10 km,

• The modernization of the road surface of a 6 km,

• The modernization of the slip road of total length 2 km ,

• The laying of 9 km pavement ,

• The modernization of a junction.

The aim of the project:

• Create favorable conditions for correct work and growth the SME sector,

• To ensure the proper sewerage network and increase the road access for the vacant investment terrain ,

• To increase the competitiveness of existing SME .


The project value: 3.58 mln € ( PHARE endowment 2.25 mln €)


PROVISION OF WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE REMOVAL INFRASTRUCTURE – COHESION FUND

The project scope:• The construction of sanitary sewerage network of total length 120 km,• The construction of rain sewerage network, • The development of sewage treatment facility (the new technologies of

sewage treatment and after treatment removals),• The modernization of existing water-supply network,• The computer controlled water- supplyThe project aims:• Protection of soil and water,• The rain treatment meeting the rules of the European law, • The protection of artificial lake in Machów against contaminated water,• The liquidation of illegal drainings,• The improvement of fresh water quality.The term of the implementation: 2005-2009The project value: 11,7 mln € (UE endowment: 8,2 mln €)


CRESCENDO - COST EFFECTIVE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR COMMUNITIES AND ENERGY DEMAND OPTIMISATION

THE SIXTH CONCERTO PROGRAMMEThe project scope:• The creation of the cocal energetic willow culture as a basis for energy

renewal production,• Implementing of producer – consumer energy management.Project aims:• CO2 reduction as a result of biomass burning and reduction of consumers

demand,• The reduction of energy expenses by the modernization of energy source

and distribution system,• The growth oh local awareness of balanced growth programmes.The term of implementation: The CRESCENDO Project will be carry on within 60 month beginning from January 2005The project value: 3 317 400 € (UE endowment 35% - 1 161 000 €).


3. Example of the projects applied to Structural Funds by Tarnobrzeg

in 2004-2006 – The estimation of the project will be taken by experts

in May 2004


INFORMATIC AND TELETECHNIC INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION OF CITY HALL AND ITS SUBORDINATE

BRANCHESThe project scope:• Extension of office computer network and connection with

subordinate departments,• Implementation and development of e – services for citizens,• Teletechnical monitoring by town cameras.

The project aims:• To improve the procedures of client service in the City Hall,• To improve the client service,• To implement e – documentary circulation and e-archives,• To enhance the safety of the citizens.

The term of implementation: 2004 – 2006

The project value: 130 000 €


RATIONALIZATION OF TOWN PUBLIC TRANSPORT The project scope:• The modernization of all cross-road lights, • The construction of another (2) cross-road lights,

• The construction of 3 traffic circles.The project aims:• Improvement of companies situated near the road,

• Increasing the transport access of vacant investment terrains,

• Proper using the region potentiality and increasment investment attractiveness,

• Enhancement of the traffic flow,

• Abridgement the time of the crossing,

• The diminution environment pollution,

• Reduction number of the crashes.

The term of implementation: 2005 – 2006The project value: 460 000 €


CREATION THE MUSEUM IN DZIKÓW PALACE HOUSING THE TARNOWSKIS COLLECTION

The project scope:• Palace halls adaptation for exhibition rooms,• Conservation and reconstruction works,

• Conversion the nearby farming house into a hotel,

• Revalorization of palace park.

The project aims:• Enhance town tourist attractiveness,• Increase the number of tour visitors,

• Increase the number of cultural events,

• Increase the importance the tourist and history for socio-economic development,

• Create a new accommodation places.

The term of implementation: 2004 – 2006 – the first stage The project value: 400 000 €


MODERNIZATION AND COMPUTERISATION OF

TOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY The project scope:• Creation of internet connections to 6 Library branches,

• Enlargement of Library existing internet network,

• Multi-media hall building.The project aims:

• Computerization of library procedures,

• Internet access to library catalogue,

• Creation of computer network linking town libraries,

• Wide range access to internet to the children,

• wyrównanie szans w procesie kształcenia osób niewidomych i niedowidzących.

The term of implementation: 2004 - 2006The project value: 50 000 €


THE PROJECT OF ACTIVATION OF LOCAL LABOUR

MARKET The project scope:

Activation of local labour market by SME assistement.

The project aims:

• Creating new jobs businessmen assist,

• Creation of traininig period posts,

• Organization of social used works.

The term of implementation: 2004 – 2006The project value: 1 200 000 €


The planned results of implementation of the projects applied to Structural Funds co-financing in 2004-2006 and in the future

1. Increasing the investment attractiveness of Tarnobrzeg and the region owing to:

thriving post-industrial and vacant investment terrain, thriving an open-pit mine and nearby terrains for rest and sport

purposes, enlargement of town sewage system and modernization of water

delivery system, modernization of town communication including roads, parking

places, pavements and bicycle routes, implementation of environmental projects via using the biomass

cultivated on the post-mining areas, implementation of building energy management system which

revivals the sulphur damaged areas, creation of an congress-exhibition center at Dzikow Palace.


2. Improvement of the conditions that help the development of SME as a basis of economic growth and unemployment counterwork:

provision of key investment areas, starting the Guarantee Fund, the help for entrepreneurs creating new jobs, the growth of The Tarnobrzeg State Professional College, the development of e-society - enlargement of e and t-

technical network of City Hall and its branches.


3. Improvement of economic owing to:

modernization of educational infrastructure including the construction of sport halls and buildings termomodernization,

adaptation of health care buildings for invalid persons, creation the assist programmes for unemployed and

persons threatened of social margin, organization of teaching for unemployed who start

their own economic activity.


One ought to say that Tarnobrzeg is well prepared to absorb structural funds. We have:- the programme of development, - multiannual investment plans, - prepared projects, - supported institution and partners network.

We are open for new initiatives and we foresee the chances for our town after accession to European Union.

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EU AID FUNDS PROFITED BY TARNOBRZEG Banska Bystrica, March 20042 POLAND AND EU FUNDS