Government Administration and Elections Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HB-6676
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPEAL OF THE CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL
Title: OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON.
Vote Date: 5/19/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable
PH Date: 5/14/2021
File No.: 738
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:
This bill will repeal a prior authorization for a conveyance of a parcel of state land in the town
of Farmington to the town of Farmington.
Response from Administration/Agency:
Joseph Giulietti, Commissioner, Department of Transportation:
The Department supports Raised H.B. 6676. After several discussions with the Town of
Farmington last fall, it was determined that conveyance language in Special Act 15-1 (sec. 3)
was no longer needed and recommended for repeal during the 2021 session.
Nature and Sources of Support:
Kathleen Blonski, Town Manager, Farmington:
Over the last several years, the Town of Farmington has been conducting necessary due
diligence to take ownership of the former Parsons lot from the Department of Transportation.
The parcel has limited economic viability since its only 2.54 acres and has an easement over
30% of it. Residents have urged us to consider the traffic congestion that already exists in the
area. Please repeal Special Act No.15-1 Section 3. Upon repeal, it is the town's
understanding that the Department of Transportation will proceed with conveying the property
to the Town with restricted covenants specifying the use for the property administratively.
Nature and Sources of Opposition:
None expressed.
Reported by: Dallas Emerle Date: 5-19-21
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