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Fort Ord and Presidio Binders
ARC 635  
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Description
Collection contains binders and reports compiled by Monterey City Manager Fred Meurer.
Background
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.
Extent
7 binders; 1 folder: 1.75 linear ft.
Restrictions
Reproduction by Local History Librarian or other designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of the materials.
Availability
Access by appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.