Planning
Gateway's Planning Department provides strategic planning, grant writing, project administration, mapping, and technical assistance services to local city and county governments in the region.Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning initiatives provide an opportunity for local governments to collaborate in defining a long-term vision for communities across the region. Learn MoreProject Services
State and federally funded projects have extensive guidelines and requirements. Gateway provides project administration services to aid local governments and partners in meeting funding requirements and following the laws and regulations outlined in grant and loan assistance agreements. Learn MoreMapping
Gateway employs a variety of tools including computer-based spatial analysis software and industry standard Trimble GPS equipment to collect, archive, and display spatial data to assist state and local governments, local utilities, and private industries in planning and decision making. Learn MoreBusiness Loans
Gateway manages a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) that is a publicly administered development capital fund established through a grant from the Economic Development Administration, US Department of Commerce. The RLF provides debt financing for strategically targeted businesses unable to obtain adequate market financing for project that will provide economic benefit to the region. Learn MoreTechnical Assistance
Gateway provides technical assistance to local governments and special districts in financial and general administration.
Technical assistance services include:
- Inventories of Special Purpose Government Entities (SPGES)
- Provide assistance to carry out the provisions of KRS Chapter 65A
- Provide assistance to carry out the provisions relating to the Uniform Financial Information Report (UFIR)
- Establishing sound procurement policies and purchasing procedures
- SAM registration and annual renewal updates
- FEIN number registration and updates, as needed
- Assistance for unique/special projects
- Personnel Policy establishment, amendments, or updates
- Human Resources
- Disseminate information on State Price Contracts and Mutual Cooperative agreements for purchase of goods and services
- Disseminate information about availability of surplus property, equipment, materials, and supplies
- Budget preparation and accompanying activities
- Tax rate calculations
- Assistance with obtaining audits and completion of financial statements
- Coordinate training and workshops as needed