SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 6178

                     As of January 7, 2000

Title:  An act relating to exchanging administrative and light industrial facilities and land by the department of natural resources.

Brief Description:  Exchanging administrative and light industrial facilities and land by the department of natural resources.

Sponsors:  Senator Fraser; by request of Commissioner of Public Lands.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation: 1/13/00.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, PARKS & RECREATION

Staff:  Vic Moon (786-7469)

Background:  The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) owns a 38-acre administrative site in Lacey.  It supports the department=s motor pool, fire program, materials storage, and maintenance equipment.  The site has old buildings built in 1938 and their upkeep is costly.  The site was originally in a rural area but there has been extensive development around the site and it no longer fits into the long range plans for the area.  DNR needs authority to sell the site and relocate to a better location to save money and to provide better service.

Summary of Bill:  DNR is given authority to exchange the compound site for other lands and facilities of equal value in the Thurston County area.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested on January 4, 2000.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.