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HB 479NORTH CAROLINASession 2025State Billpassed chamber
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North Carolina transfers state land to Town of Burgaw for fire training and public use for one dollar

Original title: Town of Burgaw Property Transfer.

Last action · April 16, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action)Sponsor: Carson Smith

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What This Bill Would Do

North Carolina will convey approximately 11 acres of state-owned land to the Town of Burgaw for one dollar to be used for a fire training facility and other public purposes, subject to a if the land ceases to be used for public purposes.

Why it matters

The Town of Burgaw acquires real property for nominal consideration while assuming all costs associated with the transfer, the property is conveyed without warranties, and the state retains a if public use is discontinued.

Background
  • House Bill 479 relates to the conveyance of state-owned land located in Pender County to the Town of Burgaw. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Town of Burgaw

Acquires real property for a fire training facility and other public uses while bearing all transfer costs and agreeing to a reversionary interest condition.

Directly affected

Department of Administration

Must consult with the Town of Burgaw to determine the specific portion of state-owned land to be transferred.

Key Facts

  • The State of North Carolina shall convey approximately 11 acres of state land to the Town of Burgaw for a consideration of one dollar.
  • The transferred land is to be used for a fire training facility development and other public uses.
  • The property is part of a larger parcel identified with Land Asset ID 6095, PIN Number 3229-04-1665-0000, and described in Deed Book 211 and Deed Book 922 in the Pender County Register of Deeds.
  • The Department of Administration, in consultation with the Town of Burgaw, will determine the specific portion of land to be transferred.
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  • The property conveyance is subject to a reversionary interest reserved by the State, meaning the land must be utilized for public purposes to remain with the town.
  • The State conveys the property "as is" and "where is" without warranty concerning title, boundaries, zoning, or physical and environmental conditions.
  • All costs associated with the property conveyance shall be borne by the Town of Burgaw.
  • The conveyance is exempt from the provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 146 of the General Statutes and complies with Article 16 of Chapter 146, excluding G.S. 146-74.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Town of Burgaw pay for the land?
The Town of Burgaw pays a consideration of one dollar ($1.00) for the property.
What happens if the town stops using the property for public purposes?
The property is subject to a reserved by the State, meaning it must be utilized for public purposes to stay with the town.
Who pays for the costs of transferring the property?
All costs associated with the conveyance of the property are borne by the Town of Burgaw.

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Procedural history

14 actions
  1. Apr 16, 2025Senate
    Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
  2. Apr 16, 2025Senate
    Passed 1st Reading
  3. Apr 16, 2025Senate
    Regular Message Received From House
  4. Apr 16, 2025House
    Regular Message Sent To Senate
  5. Apr 15, 2025House
    Passed 3rd Reading
  6. Apr 15, 2025House
    Passed 2nd Reading
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  1. Apr 10, 2025House
    Placed On Cal For 04/15/2025
  2. Apr 10, 2025House
    Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
  3. Apr 10, 2025House
    Reptd Fav
  4. Apr 8, 2025House
    Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
  5. Apr 8, 2025House
    Reptd Fav
  6. Mar 25, 2025House
    Ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
  7. Mar 25, 2025House
    Passed 1st Reading
  8. Mar 20, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Sponsors

Carson SmithHouse · District 16RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Town of Burgaw, Pender County, Department of Administration
OrganizationTown of Burgaw“Recipient of the property transfer”Map →
locationPender County“Location of the property and tax office”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Administration“Maintains inventory of state-owned land and consults on parcel selection”Map →

Sources

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www.ncleg.gov

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  • Controversy10
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