To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
Summary
H.R. 1276 aims to remove deed restrictions on a 3.62-acre parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky, currently owned by the City of Paducah. The land, located at 2956 Park Avenue on the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center, was previously conveyed to the city by the Secretary of the Interior.
The bill stipulates that the Secretary of the Interior must execute instruments to remove these restrictions, subject to certain conditions. These conditions include restrictions on the city's ability to transfer or sell the land, primarily directing any potential transfer to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah.
Furthermore, any new use of the land must remain compatible with public use or recreation purposes.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill would be to grant the City of Paducah greater flexibility in utilizing the specified parcel of land. By removing existing deed restrictions, the city could potentially pursue development or usage options that were previously prohibited.
If the city transfers the land to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club, it could lead to enhanced recreational or community-focused activities. However, the requirement for continued compatibility with public use and recreation aims to ensure that any new development aligns with community interests.
Ultimately, the bill seeks to streamline land usage and potentially foster community development within Paducah.
Potential Benefits
- Increased flexibility for the City of Paducah in utilizing the land.
- Potential for enhanced recreational or community-focused activities if transferred to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club.
- Continued compatibility with public use and recreation purposes, ensuring community benefit.
- Streamlined land usage and potential for community development.
- May lead to economic development opportunities for the city.
Potential Disadvantages
- Restrictions on the city's ability to transfer or sell the land to entities other than the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club.
- Potential limitations on development options due to the requirement for continued compatibility with public use and recreation.
- Possible delays or complications in the transfer process due to the involvement of the Secretary of the Interior.
- The bill does not explicitly address environmental concerns related to the land's use.
- Limited information on the specific deed restrictions being removed, making it difficult to fully assess the impact.
Constitutional Alignment
This bill appears to align with the Property Clause of the U.S. Constitution (Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2), which grants Congress the power to dispose of and make rules regarding federal property. By removing restrictions on land previously conveyed by the federal government, Congress is exercising its authority over federal property interests.
Additionally, the bill does not appear to infringe upon any individual rights or liberties protected by the Constitution or its amendments. The restrictions placed on the land's transfer are specific and do not broadly affect individual freedoms.
However, the bill's impact on state sovereignty or other constitutional principles is minimal, as it primarily concerns a specific parcel of land and its usage within a particular locality.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).