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Draft Letter to GSA and Army Date Army GSA RE: Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant Dear GSNArmy: The City of Arden Hills has engaged in discussions with representatives ofthe Department of the Army and the General Services Administration concerning the future of Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP), an inactive military industrial facility adjacent to the City. It is our understanding that the Army wishes to dispose of the property and that the General Services Administration is the property disposal agent. The City of Arden Hills is interested in obtaining title to TCAAP. Portions of the property are contaminated and the Army will be responsible for the remediation ofthe contamination. The normal disposal process of contaminated federal property involves the satisfaction ofthe provisions of Title 42, United States Code, section 9620(h)(3), which requires that the United States provide a covenant to the transferee warranting that all action necessary for the protection of human health and the environment has been taken prior to transfer. However, if certain assurances and protections can be provided, as specified in section 9620(h)(3)(C) of the above cited statute, the United States is allowed to defer the warranty and transfer title before remediation is completed. The deferral in this case must be approved by the Govemor of the State of Minnesota. Given the intended development ofTCAAP and the ability to incorporate remediation and site preparation for development into one process, the deferral of the statutory covenant appears to be appropriate. Further, the response action assurances required for deferral have been considered and do not present an impediment to the City's intended plans. On behalf of the City of Arden Hills, I request that the Army prepare a Finding of Suitability for Early Transfer, prepare and publish a public notice providing for a comment period of not less than 30 days as required by statute and thereafter request a deferral of the statutory covenant from the Governor. We are available to discuss these mallers with you at your convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, The City of Arden Hills Dennis Probst Mayor of Arden Hills Beverly Aplikowski Council Member David Grant Council Member Gregg Larson Council Member Lois Rem Council Member Joe Lynch City Administrator , ~.. . . .