Liesch submitted a Site Assessment Grant (SAG) application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Brownfield program. Liesch also submitted a Wisconsin Department of Commerce Brownfield grant on behalf of the City of Jefferson. The City was subsequently awarded a $30,000 SAG grant and a $100,000 State grant. Liesch performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, lead paint survey, asbestos survey, demolition survey, and Phase II subsurface sampling. Liesch identified asbestos-containing material in floor tile, pipe insulation, boiler insulation, roof flashings, roofing paper, and vinyl flooring. Liesch also identified various lead-based painted surfaces including brick, drywall, and wood. Liesch implemented and coordinated abatement procedures for the documented hazardous materials in the building. The Phase II investigation assessed the potential of PCB contamination on the property, impact from an adjacent gasoline station release, and release from former petroleum storage tanks located on the property. In all instances, impacts were found to be below regulatory standards. Liesch was responsible for bringing together multiple parties, including the City, a bank, a broker, and a developer to help make the project a reality.