Para la derogar de la Resolución Conjunta 552 de 29 de agosto de 2000 a los efectos de anular la transferencia del antiguo Parque de Bombas de Yabucoa a la Legión Americana, Puesto 64 de Yabucoa, en vista que la facilidad se encuentra en desuso. Para ordenar al Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP) a realizar los trámites para cancelar la titularidad a favor de la Legión Americana, Puesto 64 de Yabucoa y revertir la inscripción de la propiedad a nombre del DTOP en el Registro de la Propiedad. Para ordenar al Comité de Evaluación y Disposición de Bienes Inmuebles (CEDBI), creado por la Ley 26-2017, según enmendada, mejor conocida como “Ley de Cumplimiento con el Plan Fiscal”, evaluar conforme a las disposiciones de la Ley y el reglamento, la transferencia o traspaso de título a la Fraternidad PHI IOTA PSI de Yabucoa Puerto Rico, a los fines de desarrollar proyectos de impacto social y brindar servicios públicos que redunden en el desarrollo y bienestar de las comunidades circundantes; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill repeals property transfer to American Legion and orders reclamation of abandoned Yabucoa Fire Station for potential fraternity-managed community programs.

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Legislative bill overview

Bill RCC 148 repeals a 2000 joint resolution that transferred the abandoned Yabucoa Fire Station to the American Legion Post 64. The bill orders the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP) to cancel that transfer and reclaim the property, then directs the Real Estate Assets Evaluation and Disposition Committee (CEDBI) to evaluate transferring the facility to the PHI IOTA PSI fraternity of Yabucoa for community development and public service projects.

Why is this important

This addresses a dormant public asset that has been underutilized for decades, potentially redirecting it toward active community benefit. The bill attempts to reclaim government property and establish a new use framework that could serve local residents through a fraternal organization's social initiatives.

Potential points of contention

Lack of clarity on fraternity qualifications: No explanation for why PHI IOTA PSI was selected or whether competitive bidding occurred, raising concerns about favoritism or proper vetting procedures

Vague community benefit standards: The bill mandates "social impact projects" and "public services" without defining metrics, accountability measures, or oversight mechanisms for the fraternity's performance

Property status and liability: The bill doesn't address the facility's current condition, remediation costs, environmental assessments, or who bears liability for bringing an abandoned structure up to code

CEDBI's actual discretion: While the bill orders evaluation, it's unclear whether CEDBI can legally reject the transfer or if this pre-determines the outcome despite the evaluation requirement