Budget Amendment ID: FY2014-S3-498

TRP 498

Department of Transportation Surplus Land

Mr. Ross moved that the proposed new text be amended by adding the following new section:-

SECTION XX. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, in consultation with the commissioner of the division of capital asset management, shall, as required by section 182 of chapter 68 of the acts of 2011, submit a report and establish a plan for the sale or lease of real property under the ownership, possession and control of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, including, but not limited to, any land or buildings previously owned by the Massachusetts turnpike authority, and determine whether such assets are surplus to the operation of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, as defined by section 1 of chapter 6C of the General Laws.

(a) If land or property is deemed to be surplus to the operation of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the department shall formulate a plan to ensure that the surplus land is sold or leased within a 5 year period. The department shall submit the report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on or before January 1, 2014.