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RCS 14

Para modificar los límites territoriales de los municipios de Naranjito y Toa Alta, a los fines de extender la jurisdicción del Municipio de Naranjito a través de la transferencia de la totalidad del área que comprende el Parque Enrique Medina ubicado en el barrio Lomas de Naranjito en colindancia con el barrio Quebrada Arenas de Toa Alta, con Núm. de Catastro: 140-037-131-10; que se relocalice la línea divisoria entre los municipios de Naranjito y Toa Alta, para que el Puente Atirantado Jesús Izcoa Moure se ubique totalmente en la demarcación geográfica del Municipio de Naranjito; eximir la modificación de los límites territoriales de las disposiciones del inciso (a) del Artículo 1.006 de la Ley 107-2020, según enmendada, conocida como "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico"; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Transfers Enrique Medina Park from Toa Alta to Naranjito and relocates the boundary so the Atirantado Jesús Izcoa Moure Bridge lies entirely within Naranjito.

Res. Conj. 24-2025
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Bill Summary · RCS 14

Summary of Bill: RCS 14 (Session 2025-2028) – Puerto Rico

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to modify the territorial boundaries between the municipalities of Naranjito and Toa Alta.
  • Specifically, it aims to extend the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Naranjito by transferring the entirety of the area comprising the Enrique Medina Park (located in the Lomas de Naranjito neighborhood, adjacent to the Quebrada Arenas neighborhood in Toa Alta; Catastro parcel number 140-037-131-10) from Toa Alta to Naranjito.
  • It also proposes relocating the boundary line between the two municipalities so that the Atirantado Jesús Izcoa Moure Bridge (Puente Atirantado Jesús Izcoa Moure) lies entirely within the geographic demarcation of Naranjito.
  • Additionally, the bill seeks to exempt this territorial boundary modification from the provisions of subsection (a) of Article 1.006 of Law 107-2020, as amended, known as the Municipal Code of Puerto Rico.
  • The measure is described as being for other related purposes.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Territorial Redefinition: Transfer of the Enrique Medina Park area from Toa Alta to Naranjito, redefining the two municipalities’ borders.
  • Boundary Relocation: Reconfiguration of the municipal boundary line to ensure the Atirantado Jesús Izcoa Moure Bridge is located entirely within Naranjito.
  • Legal Exemption: Exemption from certain procedural requirements or constraints found in Article 1.006(a) of the Puerto Rico Municipal Code (Law 107-2020), as amended.
  • Scope: The changes affect jurisdictional boundaries and related municipal governance, land administration, and service provision implications tied to the relocated areas and infrastructure.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Municipal Jurisdiction: Naranjito would gain full jurisdiction over the Enrique Medina Park area and the bridge area, while Toa Alta would cede these parcels.
  • Local Government and Services: Potential impacts on municipal services (public works, policing, zoning, planning, utilities) and local tax authority boundaries related to the transferred land.
  • Residents and Landowners: Residents and property in the affected parcels could experience changes in local governance, service delivery, and potentially tax classification or charges tied to municipal boundaries.
  • Infrastructure and Planning: The redefinition affects planning and maintenance responsibilities for the bridge and park area.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introductory/First Readings: Appeared in the Senate and referred to committees in early 2025; first appearance in the Senate in January 2025.
  • Committee Deliberations: The bill underwent multiple committee stages, including a first joint committee report with amendments and further committee actions in early and mid-2025.
  • Senate Action:
    • Approved with amendments in the Senate (final voting) and the final version sent to the House on April 7, 2025.
    • The Senate passed a final approved version and transmitted to the House (Texto de Aprobación Final enviado a la Cámara) on April 7, 2025; a companion or concurrent action occurred around April and June 2025.
  • House Action:
    • The House received the approved text, with additional readings and committee routing in April–June 2025.
    • The House approved the measure in final form on June 23, 2025, including amendments, and enrolled the bill (enrolment) for transmission.
  • Executive Action: The bill was transmitted to the Governor for signature on July 2–15, 2025, with an executive sign-off or veto potential following gubernatorial review.
  • Effective Date: Not specified in the provided summary; normally would be determined by the enacted act or an explicit effective date within the final bill text.

Notes

  • The exact boundary descriptions and legal language for the parcel (including identifiers like the Catastro number) are included to precisely identify the transfer area.
  • The exemption from Article 1.006(a) of Law 107-2020 indicates a departure from standard boundary-change procedures, suggesting expedited or streamlined processing for this modification.

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