Federal and District of Columbia Government Real Property Act of 2006
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Became Public Law No: 109-396.
Official Summary
Federal and District of Columbia Government Real Property Act of 2005 - Title I: Real Property Conveyances Between the General Services Administration and the District of Columbia - (Sec. 101) Directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to convey to the District of Columbia U.S. Reservation 13, subject to specified conditions, and the Old Naval Hospital, on the day on which the District conveys to GSA certain real property on the West Campus of Saint Elizabeths Hospital. (Sec. 102) Terminates any pending District claim against the United States for failure to perform or to reimburse the District for the cost of performing specified services concerning Saint Elizabeths Hospital and the District of Columbia Mental Health Services. Title II: Streamlining Management of Properties Located in the District of Columbia - (Sec. 201) Transfers administrative jurisdiction over certain conveyed properties from the District to the Secretary of the Interior for administration by the Director of the National Park Service (NPS). Transfers administrative jurisdiction over other specified properties from the United States to the District. (Sec. 202) Conveys specified properties: (1) by the District to the Secretary, to be administered by NPS for the closure of a one-block long roadway adjacent to Montrose Park, and for the closing of the rights-of-way now occupied by the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal; and (2) by the Secretary to the District upon such conveyance. (Sec. 203) Requires the Secretary to convey U.S. Reservation 174 to the District upon the District's enactment of a final plan that meets specified requirements for the development of the former Convention Center Site. (Sec. 204) Amends the District of Columbia Stadium Act of 1957 to direct the Secretary to convey 15 contiguous acres of specified land (RFK Stadium) to the District for a public educational institution, with first preference given to a pre-collegiate public boarding school. Title III: Poplar Point - (Sec. 301) Requires NPS, upon certification by the Secretary (acting through NPS), to convey Poplar Point to the District after the District adopts a land-use plan for it meeting specified requirements. (Sec. 303) Provides for conveyance: (1) from the District to NPS of certain replacement facilities and properties to which NPS is to be relocated; and (2) from NPS to the District of certain other properties withheld from the conveyance of Poplar Point. Title IV: General Provisions - (Sec. 402) Declares that the United States shall not be responsible for paying costs and expenses incurred by the District or any other parties in connection with effecting the provisions of this Act or amendments made by it. (Sec. 403) Requires the Mayor of the District, the Administrator of GSA, or the Secretary (as the case may be) to execute and deliver a quitclaim deed or prepare and record a transfer plat, as appropriate, within six months after the property is conveyed.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Federal and District of Columbia Government Real Property Act of 2006 facilitates the transfer and management of various real properties between the General Services Administration (GSA), the District of Columbia government, the Secretary of the Interior, and the National Park Service (NPS). It includes provisions for conveying specific properties such as U.S. Reservation 13, the Old Naval Hospital, and Poplar Point, subject to conditions like land-use plans and administrative jurisdiction transfers. The Act also terminates certain pending claims by the District against the federal government related to Saint Elizabeths Hospital and mental health services. Additionally, it sets requirements for executing property conveyances and clarifies that the federal government will not cover costs incurred by the District or other parties in implementing the Act.
This law streamlines real property transfers and management between federal agencies and the District of Columbia, aiming to clarify jurisdiction and support development plans while limiting federal financial responsibility for related costs.
- Directs GSA to convey specific federal properties to the District of Columbia, contingent on reciprocal property transfers.
- Transfers administrative jurisdiction of certain properties between the District, the Secretary of the Interior, and the National Park Service to improve management.
- Requires the District to adopt land-use plans meeting specified criteria before receiving certain property conveyances, such as Poplar Point and the former Convention Center Site.
- Terminates pending District claims against the federal government related to Saint Elizabeths Hospital and mental health services.
- Clarifies that the United States will not pay costs incurred by the District or other parties in implementing the Act.
['District of Columbia government', 'General Services Administration (GSA)', 'National Park Service (NPS)', 'Secretary of the Interior', 'Residents and public institutions in the District of Columbia, including potential educational institutions at RFK Stadium']
['The requirement for the District to develop and enact land-use plans meeting federal criteria may delay property conveyances.', 'The Act explicitly states the federal government will not cover costs incurred by the District or other parties, which could impose financial burdens on local entities.', 'Transfers of administrative jurisdiction and property conveyances require coordination among multiple federal and local agencies, potentially complicating implementation.', "Termination of pending claims may limit the District's legal recourse regarding past federal obligations."]
The Act was passed by the 109th Congress and signed into law on December 15, 2006. It addresses longstanding issues related to federal and District property management, particularly concerning Saint Elizabeths Hospital and other federal properties within the District of Columbia. The legislation reflects efforts to clarify property ownership and administrative responsibilities between federal and local governments to facilitate development and management of key sites.
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['Improved clarity in property ownership and jurisdiction may facilitate future development projects within the District of Columbia.', 'The requirement for land-use plans could encourage more comprehensive urban planning and community involvement in development decisions.', 'Cost responsibilities placed on the District may affect local budgeting priorities or require additional funding sources.', 'Streamlined property management could enhance federal and local cooperation but may also necessitate ongoing interagency coordination.']
The Act includes explicit provisions limiting federal financial responsibility for costs incurred by the District or other parties, which is important for transparency regarding fiscal impacts. The multiple transfers of property and administrative jurisdiction require clear documentation and oversight to ensure compliance with conditions such as land-use plans. Monitoring the execution of quitclaim deeds and transfer plats within the six-month timeframe mandated by the Act will be essential for confirming proper conveyance. The termination of pending claims by the District against the federal government should be tracked to understand any long-term legal or financial implications.
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