Section 1.Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 3 of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any general or special law to the contrary, the Natick Board of Selectmen is authorized to issue a Request for Proposals to lease for a term not to exceed ninety-nine (99) years (including any extension or renewal terms) the property at 84 Oak Street in Natick, MA, which is now or formerly the site of the East School, and which would authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease for said property for a term not to exceed ninety-nine (99) years (including any extension or renewal terms).

Section 2.The Natick Board of Selectmen is authorized to issue a Request for Proposals offering the property at 84 Oak Street for both sale and lease (such lease to be for a term not to exceed ninety-nine (99) years, including any extension or renewal terms) with said RFP providing an adequate mechanism for comparing the sale and lease options, provided that the terms of any lease or sale must be approved by a subsequent Town Meeting, and further

Section 3.The Natick Board of Selectmen is authorized to appropriate the sum of $25,000 from available funds, said funds to be spent under the jurisdiction of the Natick Board of Selectmen for the preparation of reports and analysis, which may include but would not be limited to appraisal services, environmental assessment, asbestos and lead paint testing and analysis, analysis of building systems and development of associated capital improvement program, advertisements and other costs necessary to effectively market the building.

SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its passage.