Middletown land would support homes and public community spaces

The state would convey the parcel to the Shiloh Baptist Community Development Corporation. The parcel is about ten acres in Middletown and has reverted to the state. The corporation would pay the administrative costs of the conveyance. The State Properties Review Board must approve the conveyance. The act would take effect July 1, 2026.

The corporation would have to use the parcel for moderate-income housing and public recreational or community facilities. The housing and facilities must be open to the public. The housing and facilities must meet applicable federal nondiscrimination requirements. The parcel, housing and facilities must not be used to teach or practice religion. The parcel would revert to the state if construction has not begun or a construction loan has not been signed by the deadline, or if the use requirements are later violated. A reversion would not invalidate the corporation's mortgage debt; the commissioner must notify any mortgage lender at least 120 days before reversion. The use deadline is June 30, 2029. The use requirements apply after a conveyance made on or after July 1, 2024.

The State Properties Review Board would have to complete its review of the proposed conveyance. The review concerns the conveyance of the Middletown parcel. The land would remain under the Department of Administrative Services' care until it is conveyed. The 30-day review period starts when the board receives the proposed agreement.