Bill > AB385

This bill authorizes San Bernardino County to sell up to 4.2 acres of Glen Helen Regional Park property, including land previously acquired through state recreation grants, with several important conditions. The county must first obtain an independent appraisal of the property's fair market value, submit a detailed plan for replacement park property by January 1, 2027, and ensure that the replacement property has equal or greater recreational value and fair market value. The replacement park must be acquired either before or simultaneously with the sale of the existing property, and must be located in an area accessible to the same general population. The county must provide the Department of Parks and Recreation with comprehensive documentation, including title reports, environmental assessments, and a feasibility study for the new property. Additionally, the county must enter into a final agreement transferring all existing grant responsibilities to the new property. The bill includes specific requirements about the replacement property's characteristics, such as comparable size, recreational value, and facility types. If the county does not acquire replacement park property by January 1, 2029, the bill's provisions will become inoperative. The overall intent is to provide flexibility for the county to manage its regional park property while maintaining equivalent public recreational opportunities.

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