Sunflower plant's future

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Submitted by Jim Oyler  <UTOSI-Hdqrs@kc.rr.com>

..."Both the developer and the county have agreed that the Sunflower
land will be cleaned to residential standards, developed as a whole and
done without taxpayer handouts. Cost estimates put the fair market value
of the Sunflower property at $72 million, Jarrett said"...

With the fair market value at $73 million the tax payer pick up the bill
for cleanup in excess of $72 million.

Your tax money at work!

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Press Release


Congressman Dennis Moore
Representing the Third District of Kansas 
Media Advisory
For Immediate Release: 
Friday, August 27, 2004
Contact: Rebecca Black
rebecca.black@mail.house.gov

MOORE LETTER SEEKS TO CLARIFY FUTURE OF SUNFLOWER LANDS
        
(OVERLAND PARK, KAN.) - Today Congressman Dennis Moore (Third
District-KS) released a copy of his correspondence with John Petersen,
lawyer to potential developers of the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant
(SFAAP) regarding the details of land transfer between the U.S. General
Services Administration (GSA), Kansas, and the developer.
        
"I've been working on this issue since I was sworn into office in
January 1999 and I am dedicated to ensuring that we protect the
interests of all parties as we discuss the development of these lands,"
Moore said.  "After the Senate approved the Roberts/Dole amendment,
there were no clear answers in the public record regarding the intended
development of that land.  I appreciate Mr. Peterson's letter and
assurance that the developer intends to provide public benefit transfers
of land to the city of DeSoto, the DeSoto School District, Johnson
County Parks and Recreation, the University of Kansas, and Kansas State University."
 
On August 6, Congressman Moore sent a letter to John D. Petersen, a
lawyer with Polsinelli, Shalton, Welte, Suelthaus, who represents the
proposed Sunflower developer, Kessinger/Hunter.  The subject of
Congressman Moore's letter focused on Sunflower development concerns
including: public benefit transfers, potential federal law exemptions,
and environmental cleanup and monitoring.  John Petersen responded to
Congressman Moore's concerns in a letter dated August 20.
 
"John Peterson's letter is a good first-step in the disclosure process
to guarantee that the public interest is being met at Sunflower," said
Congressman Moore.   "The transfer of 9,065 acres of federal land to
parks, research, schools and new communities will significantly impact
our lives in Johnson, Wyandotte and Douglas counties.  I will continue
to watch the transfer process to ensure it has the best interest of our
communities at heart."  ...
                                                                        
         
                                                                        
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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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