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MS HB1767

Bill

Status

Passed

5/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Gulfport and Gulfport Redevelopment Commission to lease specified properties for economic and commercial development purposes for terms up to 60 years.

  • Permits leasing of seven specifically described parcels of land in Gulfport, including waterfront properties along the Mississippi Sound and various downtown properties.

  • Requires the governing authorities to adopt a resolution determining that the proposed use will promote civic, educational, cultural, economic, or industrial welfare of the city and that the developer is suitable.

  • Allows the governing authorities to correct errors in property legal descriptions and enter into related agreements such as loan facilities and covenants for up to 60 years.

  • Makes all actions by the Gulfport Redevelopment Commission subject to final approval by the City of Gulfport's governing authorities before taking effect.

Legislative Description

City of Gulfport; authorize the Gulfport Redevelopment Authority to enter into long-term lease of certain property.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

5/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Local and Private4/18/2016
Local and Private Legislation4/4/2016

Full Bill Text

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