Hunters Point Shipyard Agreement

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Press Release
Office of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco)
http://www.house.gov/pelosi/press/releases/March03/HuntersPT033104.html


San Francisco Leaders Announce Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Agreement

March 31, 2004

Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, San Francisco
Mayor Gavin Newsom, Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, and
Supervisor Sophie Maxwell today announced a final agreement with the
Navy to govern the transfer the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard to the City
of San Francisco.

This agreement puts on track the transfer of Parcel A to the City in the
next few months. At Pelosi's request, Congressman John Murtha of
Pennsylvania, the ranking member of the Defense Appropriations
Subcommittee that has oversight of Naval spending, helped shepherd the
agreement through this last critical stage of the negotiations.

House Democratic Leader Pelosi said:

"This is a crucial agreement for the Bayview Hunters Point community,
which establishes critical environmental protections. It is a strong
step toward economic revitalization and opportunity, a safe environment,
and a renewed sense of community.

"I have been working on this agreement for more than a decade, and I am
proud we are near our goal. I thank Senators Feinstein and Boxer, Mayor
Newsom, and former Mayor Willie Brown for their work on the Bayview
Hunters Point Shipyard agreement. I also thank my good friend
Congressman Jack Murtha for assisting us in this last round of negotiation."

Mayor Gavin Newsom said:

"This agreement has been decades in the making and will finally result
in the clean up and transfer of Hunters Point Shipyard. The shipyard,
once developed, will be a great asset for the residents of the Bayview
Hunters Point. Today's announcement is important because, for the first
time, we have the Navy's signature on an agreement that ensures the
conveyance will begin shortly. We look forward to the next meeting of
the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency where they will be acting on the agreement.

"The people of San Francisco owe a special thanks to Leader Pelosi,
Senators Feinstein and Boxer and former Mayor Brown for their efforts on
our behalf. The city also extends its gratitude to Congress member John
Murtha for his involvement in the negotiations."

Senator Dianne Feinstein said:

"Hunters Point Naval Shipyard has been a point of contention since my
days as a San Francisco Supervisor, with all sides fighting over the
level of contamination at the base and who will pay for cleanup. This
agreement is a significant breakthrough, and signals an end to the
bickering that has gone on for a quarter of a century.

"The agreement means that the City can transform this former naval
shipyard into a vibrant, vital part of Hunters Point. It will mean new
jobs, new affordable housing, and help revitalize the community."
Senator Barbara Boxer said:

"Today's agreement is a huge victory for the city of San Francisco and
the communities surrounding Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. Today's
historic achievement will lead to the productive reuse and redevelopment
of this former military facility that has been closed since 1974."

Supervisor Sophie Maxwell said:

"This agreement is the result of years of hard work by the community,
and an unprecedented partnership among the community, the City, and our
federal representatives. I am excited to bring good, community-oriented
development to Bayview Hunters Point."

Background on the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Final Conveyance Agreement

Following a final intensive round of negotiations, the Navy and the City
have completed the Conveyance Agreement governing the transfer of the
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. This final round of negotiations clarified
certain key terms and conditions in the Conveyance Agreement.

The Navy signed the agreement on March 31st and the San Francisco
Redevelopment Agency is scheduled to consider the Conveyance Agreement
in April.

As a result of this watershed agreement the City should be in a position
to accept transfer of Parcel A (the first 78 acres of the Shipyard) in
the next few months.

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Lenny Siegel
Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
c/o PSC, 278-A Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
Fax: 650/961-8918
<lsiegel@cpeo.org>
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