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amsey County TCAAP Redevelopment Project Monthly Report April 2013 Visit www.tcaap.net for the most recent information. TCAAP Closing The County and General Services Administration (GSA) completed the first closing on the property on April 15th. The County took title to 397 acres of the site and received a “lease” on the remaining 30 acres until the cleanup is completed. Bolander & Sons estimates that the cleanup will be completed in 30 months, by October 2015. Letter of No Association The County received its “No Association Determination” letter from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on April 9th. This letter protects the County from liability regarding the remediation of the site, and guarantees that this work “will not constitute conduct associating Ramsey County with the release or threatened release of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants at the site for purpose of Minn Stat. 115B.03, subd., 3(4) (2012).” Bolander Contract The County issued a “notice to proceed” to Bolander on April 15th. Bolander began work immediately in mobilizing crews, setting their construction trailer, and finalizing site access and security. They will begin deconstruction and demolition work immediately; they estimate that it will take roughly six months to “wreck to grade” most of the above-ground structures on the site. The appearance of the site will change dramatically in the first few months as the large buildings on the site disappear. The majority of building materials will be reused as building materials or recycled for other uses. Security Vandalism continues to be a concern on site. Staff is working with Xcel Energy to identify distribution and transmission lines that are still “live” on site. In addition, staff has confirmed with the Sheriff’s Office, Arden Hills and the County Attorney that trespass violations will be fully prosecuted. Local media outlets have been notified of the no trespass order, and the intent of the City and County to prosecute trespassers. Legislative Update Staff continues to work with state legislators to seek funding for transportation improvements that will benefit businesses in the 694/35W Corridor area, as well as the New Brighton Exchange and TCAAP projects.