Military Bases: Reuse Plans for Selected Bases Closed in 1988 and 1991
(Letter Report, 11/01/94, GAO/NSIAD-95-3).

Revenues from property sales at closed military bases will be far less
than the Defense Department's (DOD) original estimate of $4.1 billion.
Most land is being kept by DOD or is being transferred to other federal
agencies or to the states at no cost.  Sales so far have yielded only
about $92 million in revenue.  Another 9,400 acres of property is
planned for sale, so additional revenues may be realized.  Meanwhile,
many communities are seeking grants or other federal assistance to make
use of former military property.  For example, they have sought
marketable, cash-producing properties, such as golf courses and housing
units, and have requested building and infrastructure upgrades.  GAO
also noted several reasons for delays in the transfer of the property to
the communities.  Disagreements between federal agencies, homeless
providers, Indian groups, and local community interests over reuse plans
have caused delays at some bases.  Changing laws and regulations have
also created uncertainties for some communities planning to convert
surplus base properties.  In addition, environmental contamination at
some bases will delay their transfer until they are cleaned up.

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 REPORTNUM:  NSIAD-95-3
     TITLE:  Military Bases: Reuse Plans for Selected Bases Closed in 
             1988 and 1991
      DATE:  11/01/94
   SUBJECT:  Military bases
             Real estate sales
             Real estate transfers
             Interagency relations
             Cost analysis
             Federal agency reorganization
             Federal property management
             Property disposal
             Appraisals
             Fair market value

             
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