The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5577 amends a previous conveyance of land to the town of Somers, specifically addressing the terms of the conveyance and the use of the land. The bill modifies the cost structure for the conveyance by removing the requirement that the cost be equal to the fair market value determined by independent appraisals, and instead specifies that the conveyance will include administrative costs. Additionally, the property description has been updated to correct technical details, including changes to the directional bearings and distances of the parcel.
Furthermore, the bill introduces a new restriction that prohibits the town of Somers from using the conveyed land for any purpose other than public safety. It also clarifies that the Commissioner of Correction will retain an easement for a fire department staging area on the parcel. The State Properties Review Board is tasked with reviewing the conveyance within thirty days of receiving a proposed agreement, and the land will remain under the care of the Department of Correction until the conveyance is finalized.