Bill > H4205

This bill authorizes the city of Watertown to lease the former Parker school property located at 124 Watertown street for up to 30 years, with some specific conditions and exemptions from typical procurement laws. The legislation allows the City Council to determine lease terms and conditions, with the requirement that the leasing process be open, fair, and competitive, and may give preference to current lessees of the property. The bill provides an exemption from many standard construction and public property laws for any design and improvements made by lessees, though certain worker protection provisions (such as those related to prevailing wages) will still apply. The leasing authorization does not exempt the city from requiring a City Council vote to approve the lease, and maintains compliance with certain existing local government regulations. Essentially, this bill provides Watertown with flexibility in leasing and developing the former Parker school property while still maintaining basic oversight and fairness standards.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4205