SB135 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Arthur OrrShadrack McGillBill HoltzclawClay Scofield

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Municipal public housing authorities in certain Class 3 municipalities, purchase of real property authorized only for public housing purposes after notice to certain surrounding property owners, Secs. 24-1-28 am'd.

Summary

SB135 requires certain Class 3 Alabama municipal public housing authorities to notify nearby property owners by mail at least 30 days before purchasing property for public housing.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 24-1-28 to add a formal notice requirement for real property purchases by municipal public housing authorities in Class 3 municipalities (excluding those organized under Act 618). It requires notice by first-class mail to residential and business addresses within 500 yards of the proposed property at least 30 days before any binding purchase agreement is signed. It preserves existing eminent domain powers but clarifies restrictions on acquiring property owned by cities, governments, or public utilities, with required approvals where applicable. It becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Surrounding property owners (residents and businesses) within 500 yards of a proposed public housing property; they would receive mailed notice and have at least 30 days to respond before purchase.
• Municipal public housing authorities in Class 3 municipalities (excluding those organized under Act 618 of 1973); they must follow the new notice requirement before purchasing real property for public housing.

Key Provisions

• Adds a notice requirement: in Class 3 municipalities, the authority may purchase real property only after notice of intent is given to surrounding property owners.
• Notice must be sent by first-class mail to every residential and business address within 500 yards of the property, at least 30 days prior to execution of a binding purchase agreement.
• Excludes Class 3 municipalities organized under Act 618 of the 1973 Regular Session from this notice requirement.
• Retains eminent domain rights but places limits and conditions on property acquisitions, including consent for city or government-owned property and regulatory approval for public utility property.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Housing Authorities