Legislative Analysis
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PROPERTY CONVEYANCE - LIVINGSTON COUNTY http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa
Senate Bill 440 as passed by the Senate Analysis available at
Sponsor: Sen. Sue Shink http://www.legislature.mi.gov
House Committee: Appropriations
Senate Committee: Appropriations
Complete to 12-11-24
SUMMARY:
Senate Bill 440 would authorize the State Administrative Board, on behalf of the state, to
convey state-owned property located in Livingston County currently under the jurisdiction
of the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) to the Michigan Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA).
The property under consideration consists of a 92.98-acre parcel in Greek Oak Township
that is a portion of the previous Maxey Boys' School complex property. MDOC acquired
the larger property from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and used
a portion of the property to build the Woodland Correctional Facility. The parcel under
consideration is a portion of the overall property administered by MDOC, who has
indicated that it does not have any future plans for the parcel that would be transferred to
DMVA.
Once the parcel is administratively transferred, DMVA has indicated that it may use it as
a readiness center site for the Michigan National Guard. However, DMVA must have
administrative responsibility of the location before it can become eligible for federal
funding for a National Guard readiness center site.
The Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) could not convey the
property unless approved by the State Administrative Board. The attorney general would
have to approve the legal form of all deeds or affidavits of jurisdictional transfer. The
property would include all surplus, salvage, and personal property or equipment remaining
on the property on the date of conveyance or transfer. DMVA would reimburse DTMB for
all survey or transaction closing costs incurred.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Senate Bill 440 would have a minimal fiscal impact on state government. The
administrative responsibility of the property would transfer from MDOC to DMVA.
DMVA would potentially have to reimburse DTMB for any site surveys or closing costs
that would occur if needed. DMVA could face future costs if the parcel is chosen as a
National Guard readiness center site.
Fiscal Analyst: Perry Zielak
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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