Government Administration and Elections Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: SB-1109
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND
Title: IN THE TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR.
Vote Date: 5/19/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable Substitute
PH Date: 5/14/2021
File No.: 767
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
Sponsors of the Bill:
The Government Administration and Elections Committee
Reasons for Bill:
To convey a parcel of state land in the town of South Windsor to South Windsor for economic
development purposes.
Response from Administration/Agency:
Joseph Giulietti, Commissioner, Department of Transportation:
They oppose the bill as written and recommend changes. The town of South Windsor plans
to sell this parcel for economic development, and as such, the State should be paid fair
market value for all parcels that will be utilized for economic development. An appraisal report
determined the value of the property to be $265,000. They recommend revision of Sec. 1 (a)
and elimination of Sec. (b).
Melissa McCaw, Secretary, Office of Policy and Management:
OPM is opposed to this bill as written. Any conveyance for economic development purposes
should be conveyed for fair market value. They are also not certain how a property can be
used for economic development when the reverter clause states that it cannot be sold or
leased. History shows that future amendments are often submitted to remove these reverter
clauses after the conveyance has occurred. When sold for fair market value, no reverter
clause exists.
Senator Saud Anwar, Connecticut General Assembly:
Supports the conveyance of the property located at 239 Ellington Road to the Town of South
Windsor. This valuable piece of property is situated close to state and interstate highways,
and near other newly developed industries including both a Coca Cola and Home Depot
distribution centers. Currently, this property is unused by the Department of Transportation
and its development would generate significant revenue for South Windsor and reduce the
State's PILOT obligation to the Town.
Nature and Sources of Support:
Andrew A. Paterna, Mayor, Town of South Windsor:
This area has been identified as one of business corridor development zones. This area of
Ellington Rd, with its direct access to I-291, I-91 and I-84, and its immediate proximity to the
new Home Depot and Coca Cola Distribution Centers, makes it the ideal location for future
economic development in South Windsor. It is part of long-term planning for Smart Growth-
Economic Development that will help stabilize the tax base and provide new job
opportunities for residents in the region. The intention is to continue economic development
in this prime location in town.
Nature and Sources of Opposition:
Water Planning Council Advisory Group: Margaret Miner, Karen Burnaska
They would like to be sure that each proposed conveyance comes with the information
necessary to assess the character and value of the property with respect to state policy goals
and water protection. Relevant information includes current use, intended use; natural
resource and wildlife features; natural features, such as forested land; developed features,
especially percent of impervious surface. This information is important not only to evaluating
a propertys importance to public environmental resources and public health, and to
economic development, municipal uses, or other government uses.
Reported by: Dallas Emerle Date: 5-19-21
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