COLDWATER TOWNSHIP CONVEYANCE

House Bill 6101

Sponsor:  Rep. Bruce Caswell

Committee:  Regulatory Reform

Complete to 9-7-04

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6101 AS INTRODUCED 8-5-04

The bill would authorize the State Administrative Board, on behalf of the state, to convey certain state-owned property to Coldwater Township in Branch County for $1.  The property is currently under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections and is adjacent to a parcel previously conveyed by the state to Coldwater Township.  The property would have to be used exclusively for public recreational purposes. The conveyance would be by quitclaim deed and would reserve mineral rights to the state.

If the property were used for any nonpublic purpose, the state could re-enter and repossess the property.  If the township disputed the state’s right of re-entry or possession, the attorney general could bring a quiet title action to regain possession of the property.  Any fees, terms, conditions, and waivers imposed for public use of the property would be applied to both residents and nonresidents alike.   Any revenue received under the bill would be credited to the general fund.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have an indeterminate but minimal fiscal impact.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Al Valenzio

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.