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RCC 42

Para ordenar al Departamento de la Vivienda del Gobierno de Puerto Rico, a transferir a la Asociación Cultural y Deportiva La Dolores Inc., Registro Número 61587, a título gratuito, la titularidad del terreno donde ubica el Centro Comunal de la Comunidad La Dolores, del Municipio de Rio Grande, ubicado en la Calle Jericó, esquina Calle Chile, descrito como Solar 43; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill transfers a government-owned community center in Río Grande to a nonprofit organization at no cost; status: withdrawn by author in June 2025.

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Bill Summary · RCC 42

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCC 42 would transfer ownership of a community center property in Río Grande, Puerto Rico (located at the intersection of Calle Jericó and Calle Chile) from the Department of Housing to the Cultural and Sports Association La Dolores Inc. at no cost. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but was withdrawn by its author in June 2025.

Why is this important

This transfer affects local community infrastructure and governance in Río Grande. It determines whether a public facility remains under government control or passes to a private nonprofit organization, which impacts operational responsibility, maintenance, accessibility, and community benefit obligations for the facility.

Potential points of contention

  • Public asset disposition: Whether transferring government property to a private entity represents appropriate stewardship of public resources
  • Community access and accountability: Concerns about whether a nonprofit organization will maintain the same level of public access and operational transparency as a government department
  • Precedent and equity: Questions about whether similar transfers should be granted to other community organizations in different municipalities

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

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