experienced in FY 1972 is due to (1) FY 1972 sales of property having a much lower value than historically experienced, and (2) increased staffing which will permit a greater effort towards sales of real property in fiscal years 1973 and 1974. FY 1974 utilization transfers and other surplus disposal actions (donations, etc.) are expected to reach a level of 130 and 370 properties, respectively. Properties on hand at the end of 1974 are estimated to increase from a 1973 level of 800 to 875 in 1974 with a related acquisition cost of $1.1 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively. Number of surveys to be conducted by GSA is estimated to be a minimum of 300 in both 1973 and 1974. Additionally, we will participate in 300 surveys to be conducted by DOD in 1973 and 1974. An increase of $123,300 and 6.6 man-years is requested in 1974 for this subactivity. A summary of the financing workload, and proceeds for the Utilization and Disposal subactivity is shown on page V-14. b. Appraisal Total cost or estimate 1972 1973 1974 $2,012,700 This area provides for the appraisal of excess and surplus real property, public buildings in-leases, sites, and other related building programs for Government-owned or leased buildings, as well as for the establishment of specifications, standards, and methods governing such appraisals. These appraisals are made by staff personnel or under contract by qualified appraisers subject to review by GSA. The increase of $115,700 and 4.8 man-years requested for 1974 provides for an increase of 100 in-house appraisals required in connection with the real property surveys program under Executive Order 11508 in addition to an increase in ongoing workload requirements. Provides for the physical care, protection, and maintenance of excess and surplus real and related personal properties pending disposition. The number of properties for which protection and maintenance activities are projected will drop to 18 in FY 1974 with an attendant reduction in costs of $400,000. Pages V-15 through V-17 lists the properties on which payments are anticipated. |