Summary
Requires the U.S. government to sell a 31.1-acre piece of federal land to Mesa County, Colorado, for its fair market price to help the local economy.
What problem does this solve?
Mesa County, Colorado, needed a specific piece of federal land for local development, but it was not available for transfer. This law orders the Secretary of the Interior to sell that land to the county at fair market value.
Who does this affect?
- Mesa County, Colorado
- Bureau of Land Management
- Residents of Clifton, Colorado
What does this law do?
Mandates land sale to Mesa County
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to sell all U.S. rights and ownership of a 31.1-acre piece of land, known as the Clifton parcel, to Mesa County, Colorado.
Requires fair market value price
States the land must be sold for no less than its fair market value, which will be decided by an independent appraisal following federal standards.
County pays all costs
Makes Mesa County responsible for paying all costs related to the sale, including any land surveys needed to complete the transfer.
Specifies use of sale proceeds
Directs that the money from the sale must be put into the Federal Land Disposal Account for future use under that program.
What is the real world impact?
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Promotes local economic growth
Transfers federal land to a local government, allowing them to use it for projects that can create jobs and boost the economy in Clifton, Colorado.
When does this start?
The land transfer must happen as soon as possible after the law is passed on January 4, 2025.