The+Wamego+Predicament

TOWN INFORMATION
 * __ The Wamego Predicament __**

1,800 total population 1,710 (95%) of population works in agriculture 90 ( 5%) of population works in grocery store, gas stations, movie theater, and restaurants

-Wamego is situated beside The Crystal River -Annual Trout Festival along the river brings tourists and boosts economy -Water quality of Crystal River is perfect for trout

Total population in recent months has decreased 15% Population is now 1,530 residents

Reason:

1) Crops prices dropped 2) Farmers can’t earn a living 3) Farmers leave town to find work

__ FabCo Manufacturing, Inc. __

FabCo is a major producer of cloth. It wants to set up it world headquarters and major production operations in Wamego.

Reasons:

1) FabCo needs water in its manufacturing process and the river is the perfect location. 2) The town is located along the Crystal River, railroad, and major roads 3) The cost of living in Wamego is LOW, which allows employees to save money

The results of FabCo. Manufacturing coming to town will be:

1) an increase in population to 15,000 residents 2) home construction will increase 3) road construction will increase // 4) // parks and recreational space will increase to improve //quality of life// // 5) // New schools would be built // 6) // More jobs would be created // 7) // the increase in population would create a larger tax base which would help to provide infrastructure and services // 8) // new hospital construction

__ Concerns __

1) Land use would change from agriculture to residential for certain areas // 2) // Increased needs for zoning // 3) // Questionable as to what kind of impact FabCo. Will have on the Crystal River // 4) // Environmental impacts of development and construction on the Crystal River // 5) // Downstream, the town of St. George (a resort town) is dependent on the Crystal River to bring tourists who use the water for boating, trout fishing, and recreation // 6) // St. George residents are concerned that new growth in Wamego will impact their town negatively // 7) // St. George is concerned about water quality after FabCo starts manufacturing cloth

Main Economic Factor: Farming (corn & soybeans)