Bill > SB461

This bill authorizes the Director of General Services to sell, exchange, or lease a specific piece of real property - the California Highway Patrol El Centro Area office located at 2331 U.S. Highway 86 in Imperial County - to the City of Imperial under terms the director determines are in the state's best interest. Any costs associated with the sale or lease, including bond-related expenses and legal fees, will be paid from the proceeds of the transaction. The bill exempts the sale or lease from environmental review requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act, and mandates that the net proceeds be deposited into a special state economic uncertainties fund. The legislation is specifically crafted to address Imperial's unique circumstances, particularly the city's lack of a police department building, and ensures the property will continue to be used for law enforcement purposes. By creating a special statute for this specific property transfer, the bill provides a streamlined mechanism for the City of Imperial to acquire the state-owned property without going through standard surplus property disposition procedures.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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