City of Mesa, Arizona

Background

The AFRL is currently located in Mesa, Arizona.  More specifically the facility is located between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and Arizona State University Polytechnic campus.  On June 23, 2011, the City Council approved an Interim Lease with the United States Air Force for the AFRL, and a property management/business assistance agreement with Alion Science and Technology.  We are on track with all objectives.  The United States Air Force will vacate the AFRL on or before September 15, 2011.
 
The Reuse Plan and Homeless Submission Report (HSR) for the AFRL were approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on March 10, 2011.  As a reminder, the Reuse Plan proposes that the AFRL be transferred to the City of Mesa by means of an Economic Development Conveyance (EDC).  The City envisions continuing the legacy of the AFRL site by using this complex as the cornerstone of a science and technology research center including a wide range of academic and security industry organizations and projects.  This site will continue to be used as a center for specialized research in technology, defense and national security fields, capitalizing upon the unique nature of the buildings, the security status of the facilities, and the skills, knowledge and experience of the work force.
 
Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority (ILRA)
As the planning is completed and the base property is transferred from military to civilian ownership, the focus shifts to attracting end users, redeveloping the property, and providing for the operation of the property over the long term.  We intend to receive an Economic Development Conveyance (EDC) as part of the property transfer process; therefore, an Implementation LRA formally recognized by the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) is needed.  The "Implementing LRA" must have long-term public accountability and be the entity that is responsible for execute all or part of the reuse plan.  An ILRA must have:

• The authority to implement the Reuse Plan.

• Membership that is publicly appointed and has the legal authority to accept conveyance of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) property.

• Sufficient financing or the ability to acquire such financing to carry out the LRA's economic development objectives. 

Mesa and Air Force collaborate to expand Air Force Research Lab into science and technology research center

• Fact Sheet

Building Layouts

• Building 551

• Building 552

• Building 554

• Building 558

• Building 560

• Building 561

• Building 562

• Building 567

• Building 570
  

Signed Finding of No Significant Impact

Vicinity Map

Final Environmental Assessment/FONSI

Asbestos Survey

Lead Survey

Final Environmental Condition of Property Report April 2007

Reply Letter from EPA

Mesa FONSI

Mesa FOSL

FOSL Signature

EPA FOSL Concur Letter

Environmental Impact Analysis