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Committee reviews lease, environmental fees for two Fort Wainwright schools; administration seeks $232,000 appropriation

Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly Finance Committee · February 19, 2026
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Summary

Administration explained a proposed up-to-25-year lease with the Department of the Army for Ladd Elementary and Tanana Middle School on Fort Wainwright, and requested a $232,000 appropriation to cover environmental review, surveying and administrative costs required by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Daniel Welch, Natural Resources Division, told the committee the borough's existing lease for Ladd Elementary and Tanana Middle School expired in 2024 and that the Army requires a refreshed lease process, boundary survey and environmental review to renew occupancy on Fort Wainwright.

Welch said the proposed lease term is up to 25 years at no rental rate; the appropriation request of…

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