KALAMAZOO COUNTY PROPERTY CONVEYANCE
House Bill 5205 as introduced
Sponsor: Rep. Robert Jones
Committee: Commerce
Complete to 8-25-09
House Bill 5205 would authorize the State Administrative Board to convey to Western Michigan University (WMU) the right of reverter and the right of reentry for property located in Kalamazoo County for $1.00. The public use reverter and right of reentry language is contained in the quitclaim deed dated July 22, 1989.
The property houses the original State Tuberculosis Sanitarium and is in a state of disrepair. According to the University, they continue to secure the property with fencing and lighting, but the property remains a concern and liability. Conveying the public use reverter and right of reentry would permit WMU to use the property for low-income housing.
An approximate legal description of the property is set forth in the bill.
The conveyance would be by instrument approved by the Attorney General.
Net revenue received under the bill would be credited to the General Fund.
The bill is tie-barred to House Bills 5206 and 5207.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Net revenue of $1.00 would be credited to the General Fund.
Fiscal Analyst: Robin R. Risko
■ 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.