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RCS 192

Para ordenar al Comité de Evaluación y Disposición de Bienes Inmuebles, creado por virtud de la Ley Núm. 26-2017, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Cumplimiento con el Plan Fiscal”, evaluar conforme a las disposiciones de dicha Ley y su reglamentación, la concesión de un usufructo, la extensión del contrato de arrendamiento vigente, un contrato de arrendamiento a largo plazo o cualquier otro negocio jurídico autorizado por ley que garantice la continuidad de los servicios comunitarios que actualmente presta la organización sin fines de lucro Ministerio Buen Samaritano, MARC Marcos A. Rivera Córdoba, Inc., en las instalaciones de la antigua Escuela Centro Comunal Miss Kelly, ubicadas en la Carretera 670, Kilómetro 6, Hectómetro 5, Sector Miss Kelly, Barrio Algarrobo del Municipio de Vega Baja; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Directs a committee to evaluate and secure a long-term, legally compliant arrangement (lease or usufruct) to keep Miss Kelly facility serving community programs.

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Bill Summary · RCS 192

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: Puerto Rico
  • Bill: RCS 192
  • Session: 2025-2028
  • Type: Resolución Conjunta (Joint Resolution)
  • Purpose: Directs the Comité de Evaluación y Disposición de Bienes Inmuebles (Property Evaluation and Disposition Committee) to evaluate ways to ensure the continued use of the facilities occupied by the Ministerio Buen Samaritano, MARC Marcos A. Rivera Córdoba, Inc. at the former Miss Kelly Community School in Vega Baja. Specifically, to assess options such as a usufruct, extension of the current lease, a long-term lease, or any other lawful arrangement that would guarantee ongoing community services.

Main purpose and intent

  • Preserve and stabilize community services currently provided by the Ministerio Buen Samaritano in the Miss Kelly site.
  • Ensure continuity of use of a public property by a nonprofit organization with a proven track record of service.
  • Utilize the mechanisms established by Law 26-2017 (Ley de Cumplimiento con el Plan Fiscal) to re-align unused or underutilized public property with entities serving public needs.

Key provisions and changes

  • Sección 1: The Committee must evaluate, under Law 26-2017 and its regulations, options including:
    • A usufruct (usufructo)
    • Extension of the existing lease
    • A long-term lease
    • Any other legally authorized arrangement that guarantees ongoing community services at the Miss Kelly facility, located on Carretera 670, Km 6, Hectómetro 5, Sector Miss Kelly, Barrio Algarrobbo, Vega Baja.
  • Sección 2: The Committee must prioritize this request and issue a final determination within 60 business days; if no final determination is issued within that window, the transfer/arrangement is deemed approved, and authorities must commence required steps immediately.
  • Sección 3: If favorable, the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) and other relevant government entities must implement the approved arrangement.
  • Sección 4: Any approved arrangement must include clauses ensuring the facilities continue to be used primarily for community, educational, social, philanthropic, or public-serving purposes aligned with the beneficiary’s mission.
  • Sección 5: If favorable, the facilities will be ceded, rented, or delivered in usufruct in the current physical condition; the government is not obligated to perform repairs or improvements prior to formalizing the arrangement.
  • Sección 6: If favorable, the nonprofit must maintain and manage the facilities to preserve value, functionality, and safety, adopting internal regulations for proper use and orderly access. It must provide the Department of Transportation and Public Works with copies of any internal regulations or substantial amendments.
  • Sección 7: Provisions are to be interpreted to comply with Puerto Rico and U.S. constitutional frameworks; severability clause included.
  • Sección 8: The Committee must notify the Legislature, DTPW, and the Ministerio Buen Samaritano of its final determination within 10 days of issuing it.
  • Sección 9: Effective date: immediately upon approval.

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Ministerio Buen Samaritano, MARC Marcos A. Rivera Córdoba, Inc.
  • Facility: Former Miss Kelly Community School, Vega Baja (Carretera 670, Km 6, Hectómetro 5, Sector Miss Kelly, Barrio Algarrobro, Vega Baja).
  • Governmental bodies: Comité de Evaluación y Disposición de Bienes Inmuebles, Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTPW), and the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly.
  • Community: Beneficiaries who rely on the nonprofit’s programs (social services, family support, etc.) across Vega Baja and beyond.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Deadline: 60 business days for a final determination by the Committee (Section 2). If not issued within that timeframe, the transfer/arrangement is deemed approved, and related procedures must begin immediately.
  • Notification: Final determination must be communicated in writing to the Legislature, DTPW, and the nonprofit within 10 days after the determination (Section 8).
  • Effective date: Immediate upon approval (Section 9).
  • Implementation: If approved, applicable government agencies (DTPW and others) must execute actions to give effect to the Committee’s decision (Section 3).

Additional notes

  • The text emphasizes prioritizing the community needs and continuity of services, while recognizing the financial considerations of the nonprofit given the current option-to-purchase arrangement.
  • The resolution does not replace technical analysis but seeks to facilitate a timely evaluation and potential ongoing use of public property by a vetted community organization.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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