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Brownfields Program-SRPMIC

Brownfields Program

Overview

Brownfields are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. SRPMIC’s Brownfields Program focuses on evaluating potential Brownfield sites, cleaning up and reinvesting in these type of properties to protect the environment and health of the Community. Through these efforts, the Brownfields Program reduces blight, and promotes new development for the economic benefit of the Community; thus allowing new businesses and jobs to come in.

Do you or any elders in your Community know about contaminated sites? Some examples of contaminated sites (potential brownfield sites) could be; abandoned gas stations, abandoned dump sites with hazardous chemicals or petroleum products, old facilities with abandoned drums or known to have had spills of chemicals, buildings built prior to the 80’s which may have building material such as asbestos or lead-based paint, PCB bearing ballasts, fluorescent light bulbs, areas treated with pesticides that are now banned, etc.

For more information or to request an assessment, submit the Brownfields Information & Assessment Request Form.

Are you living or working near a Brownfields site?

Of course, in order to answer that you first need to know what a Brownfields site is; and most importantly how you can help the Community through the Brownfields Program. A Brownfields property is described under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a “real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.”

Now this is still a bit technical so if we wanted to bring it home, a Brownfields site would be any property that could possibly be improperly storing, or has in the past stored any type of hazardous material or soil contaminants; such as used oil, other petroleum products, pesticides or chemicals. If you know of a place like that and it is located within our Community then now you know that it could potentially be a Brownfields site. These sites are a problem but fortunately we have the (federally funded) Brownfields Program; which was created to provide assistance in assessing potential sites and reducing their possible environmental risks to the Community they are located in. Through the Brownfields Program any person in the Community may be able to request the assessment of a property if they believe that it might contain hazardous substances or pollutants. As part of the Community Development Department, the Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Division (EPNR) has been taking full advantage of the Brownfields Program, by evaluating several areas for potential environmental and health concerns. Once a site is identified, the Brownfields Program assists in the clean up and remediation of the site; these projects are often funded through grants awarded by the EPA so we can have safe redevelopment and reuse.

In 2008, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) was awarded the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Section 128(a) Tribal Response Program Grant. This grant has been the source of funding to address the assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment of actual Brownfields sites and other sites with potential contamination through the year 2010. An example of the work we have been doing is the completion of the assessment and on-going cleanup of the Feedlot located on McDonald and Mesa Dr. But we have been concerned about Brownfields sites long before 2010, in the past SRPMIC was also awarded funding to assess, cleanup and restore the Cypress Landfill through EPA Brownfields Funding. The most recent sites funded or partially funded by the Brownfields Program have been; the investigations and assessments of the Roadrunner Lake Resort Trailer Park and the Scottsdale Six Drive in Theater; the asbestos abatement of JR’s Convenience Store (now the Beeline Highway Pit Stop); the investigations and tearing down of the Beeline Dragway and its surrounding structures, and the investigation and clean up of waste at the Beeline Gravel Pit.

The EPNR Brownfields Program, in conjunction with EPA, will continue to work towards finding new sites in need of clean up and redevelopment for the benefit of the Community. We will continue to request funding for future projects in the upcoming years as well.

Please browse through the Brownfields Program tabs for more information. Take a look at our environmental Newsletters and Resources.

For more information please contact:
Lily Bermejo – Brownfields Program Manager
480-362-2631 or lily.bermejo@srpmic-nsn.gov.

Public Record

Public Record Information

The following table displays public information regarding ongoing Brownfield assessments, clean ups and/or planned assessments, cleanups, remediation and information inviting community involvement in identifying potential Brownfield sites.

Property Identification Location City, State Status
Feed Lot Clean Up Project NW corner of McDonald Dr. and Mesa Dr. Scottsdale, Arizona
SRPMIC Land		 U.S. EPA awarded a Brownfields Assessment and Clean Up Grants.

The Assessment Phase of the project was completed.

U.S. EPA Brownfields Clean up Grant has allowed for the clean up of 60 acres of the Feed lot Project (completed in 2011). SRPMIC has formally closed the Brownfields Clean up Grant (2012).

Fencing and signs have been installed at the old Feed lot as part of the required engineering controls set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). In addition, the removal of concrete and troughs has been completed for approximately 64 acres (2013).

SRPMIC will continue to work towards funding further clean up and also use the Community’s resources to continue moving forward with the Brownfields Cleanup efforts.

As of 2013, approximately 104 acres have been deemed to be cleaned and ready to be released for redevelopment (40 acres still hold troughs, concrete and debris).

In 2014, U.S. EPA approved additional Site Specific funds to clean up areas in the northeast corner of the site.

In August 2021, the U.S. EPA provided Site Specific funds to continue clean up at the Feedlot. A total of 52 acres of land were assessed for Asbestos Containing Material and 49 acres of the site were cleaned up.
Scottsdale Six Drive-In Theater SE corner of McKellips Rd. and McClintock Dr. Scottsdale, AZ
SRPMIC Land		 A Phase I Site Investigation, an asbestos and lead surveys were conducted and completed at the Scottsdale Six Drive in Theater. A complete site inspection and records review was completed by EPNR in order to request competitive clean up funding in the future. Bids were received for the clean up of the Scottsdale Six Concession building but no contract was awarded.

SRPMIC’s CDD facilitated the clean-up of the Scottsdale Six Drive in Theater without the use of U.S. EPA funds. The Scottsdale Six Drive In Theater was abated for lead and asbestos and demolished. All waste was properly disposed of and removed from the site (2014).

The former Scottsdale Six Drive In land has been deemed cleaned and is ready and available for leasing.
Beeline Dragway Arizona State Route 87 and west of Val Vista Rd. AZ
SRPMIC Land		 U.S. EPA has granted SRPMIC a Targeted Brownfields Assessment Grant for the investigation of the Beeline Dragway.

The U.S. EPA has also awarded site specific funds for the clean up of the Beeline Dragway three-story building (FY2014).

CDD-EPNR completed investigative work with the assistance of U.S. EPA Targeted Brownfields Assessment funds. Phase I and Phase II reports for the Beeline Dragway should be completed for the beginning of Fiscal Year 2015.

CDD-EPNR completed the Asbestos removal of the Beeline Dragway three story building. The building and surrounding structures, including a septic tank were demolished, removed and the area was cleaned up (FY2014).

CDD-EPNR received the Phase I and Phase II Reports for the Beeline Dragway and Gravel Pit

CDD-EPNR received U.S. EPA contractor’s Phase II report. The Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives final draft for the Beeline Dragway and Gravel Pit was received in 2015.

Site Specific Funds towards continuing clean up were awarded by U.S. EPA and were used towards clean up of surrounding structures within the Beeline Dragway site (FY2015).
Beeline Gravel Pit Arizona State Route 87 and west of Val Vista Rd. AZ
SRPMIC Land		 U.S. EPA has granted SRPMIC a Targeted Brownfields Assessment Grant for the investigation of the Beeline Gravel Pit (2014).

CDD-EPNR has done a Phase I investigation. CDD-EPNR monitored Phase II investigative and sampling work at the Beeline Gravel Pit during the fourth quarter (FY2014). The Phase II sampling report was completed in FY2015.

The Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives final draft for the Beeline Dragway and Gravel Pit was received in 2015.

Specific Funds towards this clean up were awarded and used during FY 2016. Clean up of the Beeline Gravel Pit was contracted and completed during fiscal year 2016.
Asbestos Removal Project-Brownfields Special Project Various Home Sites /Abandoned Trailers AZ SRPMIC Land U.S. EPA awarded SRPMIC with Brownfields Special Project funds for the “Asbestos Removal Project” which was composed of several abandoned trailer homes that had contamination and were being used for illegal activities.

CDD-EPNR has used FY2015 Site Specific Funds towards the removal of asbestos in the homes designated under the “Asbestos Removal Project. All work was completed by the end of the 2015 fiscal year.
Roadrunner Lake Resort Trailer Park 1149 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 Scottsdale, AZ
SRPMIC Land		 U.S. EPA approved the use of Site Specific funds for the Phase II and partial clean up of the Roadrunner Lake Resort Trailer Park in 2018 and 2019. SRPMIC was also approved to continue to use funds towards clean up of the site in 2020 to 2021.
Roadrunner Lake Resort Trailer Park Areas 1 and 5 1149 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 Scottsdale, AZ

SRPMIC Land

 During the Fall of 2020, the SRPMIC Brownfields Program applied for a U.S. EPA Multipurpose Grant to complete assessment work, community outreach, clean up and redevelopment planning. In early 2021 SRPMIC was informed that the U.S. EPA would be awarding a Brownfields Multipurpose Grant for the Roadrunner Lake Resort Trailer Park (RLR) Areas 1 and 5. Funds became available during the Fall of 2021.

On November 22, 2021 a public meeting was held to discuss the Brownfields Multipurpose Grant for Roadrunner Lake Resort Trailer Park Areas 1 and 5. Request for proposals were sent out and new Brownfields contractors were hired for work at the RLR.

A Phase I Environmental Assessment initial inspection and follow up questionnaires/interviews were done beginning January 2022 and a report was completed by March 2022. An online presentation about the Brownfields Multipurpose Grant was given during a January 2022 Land Management Board Community meeting. A Brownfields QAPP and RLR SAP were approved by the U.S. EPA between August and October of 2022.

A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment was conducted during the month of December 2022. Phase II Reports were completed by January 2023. An addendum Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) was completed at the end of March 2023. SRPMIC is currently working with contractors and EPA to decide on additional investigations and will be scheduling removal of asbestos found in the Phase II Reports. SRPMIC is also working on using Multipurpose Grant funding for the RLR’s Redevelopment Planning.

For more information please contact:
Lily Bermejo – Brownfields Program Manager
480-362-2631 or lily.bermejo@srpmic-nsn.gov.

Brownfield Sites

Brownfield Sites

Site 1: Feed Lot

Site 2: Scottsdale Six Drive-In

Site 3: Beeline Dragway

Site 4: Beeline Highway Gravel Pit

Site 5: Roadrunner Lake Resort Trailer Park

 



Dilapidated abandoned trailer        Waste tires and broken trailer         Trailer park’s closure sign

Map

Brownfields Map

Videos

Brownfields Videos

Brownfields Program Accomplishments 2010-Present

In 2010, SRPMIC began clean up of the old cattle feed lot located on McDonald and Mesa Dr., “Feed Lot Clean Up Project”. As of today all clean up has been completed through the assistance of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant funds. SRPMIC has also come very far in developing and enhancing the Brownfields Program, and has kept the Community informed through an accessible public record, constant outreach, newspaper articles, newsletters, brochures and flyers.

 

Brownfields Program Assessment and Clean Up Grants 2003-2009

In 2006, the SRPMIC was awarded a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to fully assess, clean up, and remediate a 160-acre parcel that was operated as a cattle feedlot from 1963 to 1990. The video below highlights the history and the assessment phase of the Brownfield feedlot project that occurred from 2007 to 2009.

Conferences/Outreach

Brownfields Conferences and Outreach

Environmental Education Garden

EPNR also hosts events to promote awareness to Salt River High School students, some of the pictures below show students at the Environmental Education Garden (EEG, a former brownfields) doing planting, erosion control, and creating a water harvesting pond.

Environmental Education Garden

Brownfields Multipurpose Grant

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has awarded SRPMIC with a Brownfields Multipurpose Grant for the assessment and clean up of the Roadrunner Lake Resort Trailer Park (RLR) priority site. The grant will also fund the assessment and clean up of other priority sites and fund community involvement.

Please take a look at the U.S. EPA Fact Sheet Brownfields Mutlipurpose Grant Award Fact Sheet FY21 and EPA Region 9’s News Release EPA Region 9 Award Announcement News Release FY 21

FY22 1st quarter 
SRPMIC began managing the Brownfields Multipurpose Grant in the Fall of 2021. The Brownfields Program manager worked on the request for proposals for Brownfields contractors.

SRPMIC OAN-11-18-21 Newspaper Ad
Brownfields Community Announcement on Digital Signage Nov 2021
Brownfields Multipurpose Flier 1 page

FY22 2nd quarter
Request for proposals were sent out and new Brownfields contractors were hired for work at the RLR. A presentation about the Brownfields Multipurpose Grant and the RLR site were presented during a January 2022 Land Management Board Community meeting. An RLR Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was completed by March 2022.

FY22 3rd quarter
A Brownfields QAPP was resubmitted to the U.S. EPA for approval. A Community Outreach Plan was prepared to guide SRPMIC during the grant period.

FY22 4th quarter
The Brownfields QAPP was approved by U.S. EPA. An RLR site SAP was submitted to U.S. EPA. Phase II work should begin in the Fall of 2022

FY23 1st quarter
RLR Phase II work began in November 2022 and was completed by December 2022. The Brownfields Program Manager presented at a Senior Breakfast held at the Salt River Community Building the first week of December 2022. A survey about the Brownfields Program and Multipurpose Grant funding was handed out to attendees of the Senior Breakfast. A good majority of attendees  were able to complete it on the same day, and SRPMIC was able to collect the necessary feedback.

Brownfields Multipurpose Grant for Roadrunner Lake Resort Presentation

FY23 2nd quarter
The Brownfields Program Manager was interviewed about the Multipurpose Grant and the Brownfields Program, and a newspaper article was published in January 2023. An RLR Phase II Report was completed in January 2022.

Roadrunner Lake Resort Site Assessed by SRPMIC Brownfields Program-O’odham Action News

FY23 3rd quarter
The Brownfields Program Manager welcomed the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 9 Brownfields Project Officer and provided a tour of the RLR and other Brownfield sites. A letter was sent to U.S. EPA to request approval of additional clean up at the RLR.

FY23 4th quarter
Received a response letter from U.S. EPA in regards to the Request Letter sent during Quarter 3. Briefly discussed clean up, additional investigations and redevelopment planning with Project Officer. Met with contractors to tour SRPMIC Brownfield sites. Held meetings with contractors to discuss Brownfield sites and redevelopment planning.

FY24 1st quarter
The Brownfields Program Manager collaborated with contractors to schedule and complete the removal of asbestos-containing caulking, asphalt shingles, and vinyl sheet flooring at the RLR site. This work finalized all cleanup activities at the RLR under the Multipurpose Grant. Following this, the focus of funding shifted to redevelopment planning for brownfield sites. Inter-division and departmental meetings were held to discuss and prioritize these sites.

Reuse-Revitalization Planning Presentation

FY24 2nd quarter
The Brownfields Program Manager worked with SRPMIC’s GIS team and contractors to develop an online story map for the former brownfield sites. In addition to redevelopment planning, the Brownfields Multipurpose Grant funds will also support work at the Feedlot brownfield site. The Brownfields Program Manager met with contractors to discuss future work at the Feedlot site.

FY24 3rd quarter
An online story map was created to allow Community members to provide input on Brownfields Redevelopment Planning. The Brownfields Program Manager hosted a Brownfields booth at SRPMIC’s Earth Day event, promoting the redevelopment efforts. Participants were invited to take a survey on community needs and suggest locations for future development. Additionally, a booth and presentations were set up during the Lehi and Salt River Senior Breakfasts, where participants were encouraged to complete the surveys either on-site or online. The Brownfields Program Manager and contractors also met with other departments to present the project and gather input for redevelopment planning. A survey ad and website ad with QR codes were placed at various locations around the Two Waters buildings and on digital signage. A promotional video was also posted on SRPMIC’s Facebook page, inviting Community members to participate in the survey.

Brownfields Redevelopment Planning Presentation
Brownfields Redevelopment Story Map

FY24 4th quarter
Additional Brownfields Redevelopment Planning outreach was conducted at the Roundhouse Café to encourage more Community members to fill out surveys. The story map was advertised through email and Facebook posts. The Feedlot files were reviewed, and a SAP was prepared to continue investigation and cleanup efforts. Additionally, Cypress Landfill files were reviewed to assess the previous cleanup work and the current condition of the site. The first phase of Redevelopment Planning outreach was completed this quarter, and a report will be drafted.

Brownfields Outreach in Government Communications Email
Cafe email outreach: Redevelopment Planning
SRPMIC Facebook-Understanding Brownfields Program 07.09.24
FB Survey Ad-Brownfields Redevelopment

Brownfields Redevelopment Planning Surveys

 Join SRPMIC’s Brownfields Program in Community Outreach! 

Help shape the future of our community by participating in the redevelopment planning of three former Brownfields sites. Complete three quick 1-minute surveys for us:

Roadrunner Survey: Link

Cypress Landfill Survey: Link

Old Feedlot Survey: Link

Your input matters! Plus, by participating, you’ll be entered into a raffle for exciting participation prizes. Get involved today and help us create a better tomorrow for SRPMIC!

For more information on Brownfields, visit the Brownfields Program Tab or click here.

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