Fort Ord and Presidio Binders

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Fort Ord and Presidio Binders

Dates: 1983-1997

Collection Number: ARC 635

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 7 binders; 1 folder: 1.75 linear ft.

Repository: Monterey Public Library

Monterey, California 93940

Abstract: Collection contains binders and reports compiled by Monterey City Manager Fred Meurer.

Language of Material: English

Access

Access by appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.

Publication Rights

Reproduction by Local History Librarian or other designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of the materials.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Fort Ord and Presidio Binders. Collection Number: ARC 635. Monterey Public Library

Acquisition Information

Gift from Fred Meurer in 2012.

Biography/Administrative History

In 1981, Lt. Col. Fred Meurer became the Director of Engineering and Housing (DEH) at Fort Ord. Retiring from active duty in 1986, he joined the City of Monterey and served as city manager from 1991 to 2013. Meurer helped prevent the closure of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DFLIFLC), Presidio of Monterey) and Naval POst Graduate School in Monterey and developed the "Monterey Model" partnership between the Army and the City of Monterey which reduced costs. In 1993, the Army placed the DLI on the base closure lists and the Presidio of Monterey to be moved to Arizona. Meurer, meeting with the Base Realignment and Closure Commission, asked the members to reexamine their recommendations which resulted in reestablishing the need and importance of the military base and school in Monterey.

Scope and Content of Collection

Binders 1-3 contain newspaper clippings pertinent to the Directorate of Engineering and Housing (DEH), Fort Ord. No. 4 (folder) through 8 (binders) contain reports and data on possible Base Closure and Realignment for Fort Ord, including reuse assessment and the Army lease agreement with the City establishing the Lower Presidio Historic Park.