81 FR 48884 - Transfer of Federally Assisted Land or Facility

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 143 (July 26, 2016)

Section 5334(h) of the Federal Transit Laws, as codified, 49 U.S.C. 5301, et seq., permits the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to authorize a recipient of FTA funds to transfer land or a facility to a public body for any public purpose with no further obligation to the Federal Government if, among other things, no Federal agency is interested in acquiring the asset for Federal use. Accordingly, FTA is issuing this Notice to advise Federal Agencies that the Michigan Department of Transportation intends to transfer the former transportation operations and maintenance facility to the City of Holland. The physical address of the facility is 429 24th Street, Holland, Michigan, and it is surrounded by residential, commercial and other exempt properties.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 26, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 48884]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-17626]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration


Transfer of Federally Assisted Land or Facility

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of intent to transfer Federally assisted land or 
facility.

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SUMMARY: Section 5334(h) of the Federal Transit Laws, as codified, 49 
U.S.C. 5301, et seq., permits the Administrator of the Federal Transit 
Administration (FTA) to authorize a recipient of FTA funds to transfer 
land or a facility to a public body for any public purpose with no 
further obligation to the Federal Government if, among other things, no 
Federal agency is interested in acquiring the asset for Federal use. 
Accordingly, FTA is issuing this Notice to advise Federal Agencies that 
the Michigan Department of Transportation intends to transfer the 
former transportation operations and maintenance facility to the City 
of Holland. The physical address of the facility is 429 24th Street, 
Holland, Michigan, and it is surrounded by residential, commercial and 
other exempt properties.

DATES: Effective Date: Any Federal agency interested in acquiring the 
facility must notify the FTA Region V Office of its interest by August 
25, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties should notify the Regional Office by 
writing to Marisol R. Sim[oacute]n, Regional Administrator, Federal 
Transit Administration, 200 West Adams Street, Suite 320, Chicago, IL 
60606.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathryn Loster, Regional Counsel, at 
312-353-3869.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    49 U.S.C. Section 5334(h) provides guidance on the transfer of 
assets no longer needed. Specifically, if a recipient of FTA assistance 
decides an asset acquired at least in part with federal assistance is 
no longer needed for the purpose for which it was acquired, the 
Secretary of Transportation may authorize the recipient to transfer the 
asset to a local governmental authority to be used for a public purpose 
with no further obligation to the Government. 49 U.S.C. Section 
5334(h)(l).

Determinations

    The Secretary may authorize a transfer for a public purpose other 
than public transportation only if the Secretary decides:
    (A) The asset will remain in public use for at least 5 years after 
the date the asset is transferred;
    (B) There is no purpose eligible for assistance under this chapter 
for which the asset should be used;
    (C) The overall benefit of allowing the transfer is greater than 
the interest of the Government in liquidation and return of the 
financial interest of the Government in the asset, after considering 
fair market value and other factors; and
    (D) Through an appropriate screening or survey process, that there 
is no interest in acquiring the asset for Government use if the asset 
is a facility or land.

Federal Interest in Acquiring Land or Facility

    This document implements the requirements of 49 U.S.C. Section 
5334(h)(l)(D). Accordingly, FTA hereby provides notice of the 
availability of the land or facility further described below. Any 
Federal agency interested in acquiring the affected facility should 
promptly notify the FTA.
    If no Federal agency is interested in acquiring the existing 
facility, FTA will make certain that the other requirements specified 
in 49 U.S.C. Section 5334(h)(1)(A) through (C) are met before 
permitting the asset to be transferred.
    The 9,564 square foot facility is situated on a rectangular, 
286,595 (approximate) square foot city-owned parcel situated between 
several other city-owned buildings. The land will be retained by the 
City of Holland. The facility is an industrial-type facility that 
includes a front office and/or administration section as well as a 
large, attached, multi-purpose shop/warehouse in the back. The land on 
which this building sits is approximately 6.5 acres with dimensions of 
250 feet on its north side and 1,237 feet on its east side. Given that 
the building is located on city-owned land with no federal interest, 
and is surrounded by city-owned property without public street access, 
the building would need to be relocated.
    The rear building section has exterior dimensions of 80 feet wide 
by 100 feet long by 18 feet in height. It is approximately 8,000 square 
feet in area. This space is generally open in layout but includes a 
block partitioned storage area of approximately 750 square feet. This 
rear building section has a concrete slab floor, masonry block exterior 
walls, flat metal truss roof and three large metal vehicular size 
doors.
    The building improvements in the office area consist of concrete 
foundations, basic concrete slab floors, masonry side walls, sloped 
metal roof with gutters and downspouts, and various entry doors and 
windows. This front office section has package heating and cooling, a 
ceiling height of ten feet, and is 1,564 square feet in area. The 
interior includes three offices, various work areas, a utility room, a 
break area, two lavatories, and various small closets/storage rooms.
    Other miscellaneous site improvements include several sidewalks and 
asphalt surfaced parking and vehicle maneuvering areas. The general 
condition of the building appears fair in overall condition from an 
architectural and structural standpoint and is approximately 27 years 
old with a 50 year depreciation. The legal property description is as 
follows: E 7.5 A OF SE \1/4\ OF NW \1/4\ EXC S 233 FT OF W. 100 FT, 
ALSO EXC N. 33 FT & S 33 FT. SEC 33 T5N R15W 6.7A M/L.

Marisol R. Sim[oacute]n,
Regional Administrator, FTA Region V.
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