Ch. 255 LAWS OF MARYLAND

Section HA(b)(2) and (4)

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1987 Replacement Volume and 1989 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 25 - County Commissioners

11A.

(b) (2) (i) The provisions of this paragraph apply only to:

1. Carroll County,

2. Charles County,

3. Frederick County, and

4. Somerset County.

(ii) Except for the disposition of surplus property in Charles County
[for the production of affordable housing] as provided under paragraph (4) of this
subsection, the county commissioners may negotiate with any governmental body or
agency located within the county for the sale of real property no longer needed by the
county school board, without advertising the property for sale, after three independent
appraisals have been obtained. Any proceedings for acquisition by condemnation shall
be taken in accordance with Title 12 of the Real Property Article.

(4) In Charles County, the Board of County Commissioners for use in the
production of affordable housing for families of limited income as defined in Article
83B, § 2-302 of the Code OR FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH MATTERS
INVOLVING EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICES, HOUSING, CULTURAL,
RECREATIONAL, OR COMMUNITY NEEDS:

(i) May, by resolution, transfer with or without consideration real
property within the county no longer needed for a public purpose to any private
nonprofit corporation in the county provided that:

1. There is a public hearing at which the Commissioners solicit

and receive comments concerning the transfer and consideration is given to but not
limited to:

A. Unique characteristics of any structure on the property;
B. Historical significance, if any;

C. Compatibility of the proposed use with the neighborhood;

and

D. Financial aspects, including the ability of the proposed user
to construct, renovate, maintain, and operate a facility on the property;

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