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HR 1276119th CongressIntroduced

To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.

Introduced: Feb 13, 2025
Housing & Urban Development
Standard Summary
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H.R. 1276 would authorize the removal of all deed restrictions on a specific 3.62-acre parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky that were created by a 2012 quitclaim deed from the United States to the City of Paducah. The Secretary of the Interior would carry out the removal, but only under conditions designed to keep the property used for public or recreational purposes and to preserve a potential return option to the federal government. Notably, the bill requires the City of Paducah to limit transfers so that the only possible transferee is the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah, and if the City does transfer to that Club, the Club must offer to convey the property back to the Secretary without cost before transferring to others. The land in question is located at 2956 Park Avenue, adjacent to Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center, and was previously conveyed by the Secretary to the City of Paducah. The bill would remove the prior restrictions while inserting protections to ensure public-use compatibility and a potential federal reacquisition option.

Key Points

  • 1Purpose: Remove all deed restrictions from the 2012 quitclaim deed affecting the Paducah parcel, subject to specified conditions.
  • 2Parcel details: About 3.62 acres at 2956 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY, including improvements; previously conveyed from the federal government to the City of Paducah.
  • 3Transfer restrictions: The City of Paducah may not transfer or sell the parcel to any entity other than the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah.
  • 4Reacquisition provision: If the City transfers to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club, the Club must offer to convey the parcel back to the Secretary, without consideration, before conveying to any other party.
  • 5Use requirement: Any new use or development must remain compatible with public use or recreation purposes.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: City of Paducah and local public users of the parcel; the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah as a potential transferee.Secondary group/area affected: Residents and users of Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center area; local taxpayers who may be affected by land-use changes or potential federal reacquisition.Additional impacts: Creates a pathway for the federal government to reacquire the land if it is transferred outside the Club, while preserving a public-use/recreation-focused status and a clear transfer limit to protect the property’s community use.
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