Transfer of Federally Assisted Facility, 11178 [2020-03765]

Agencies

• Federal Transit Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 11178]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-03765]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration


Transfer of Federally Assisted Facility

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), United States Department 
of Transportation (USDOT).

ACTION: Notice of Intent (NOI) to transfer federally assisted land or 
facility.

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SUMMARY: Federal public transportation law delegated to the Federal 
Transit Administrator permits the Administrator of the Federal Transit 
Administration (FTA) to authorize a recipient of FTA funds to transfer 
land or a facility to a public body for any public purpose with no 
further obligation to the Federal Government (the Government) if, among 
other things, no Federal agency is interested in acquiring the asset 
for Federal use. Accordingly, FTA is issuing this Notice to advise 
Federal agencies that the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad 
Corporation a/k/a Metra (Metra) intends to transfer the land and 
building located at 16912 and 16901 Paulina Avenue (respectively), 
Hazel Crest, Illinois (Subject Property) to the Village of Hazel Crest 
(Village). Metra used the location as a Passenger Assistance Link 
building and storage facility from 1987 to the present (33 years). 
Metra has determined it no longer needs the building for public 
transportation purposes. The Village plans to utilize the Subject 
Property as a job training center for the community. The Village hopes 
to partner with another unit of government and/or local college to 
equip the building with technology equipment and staff it with career 
development experts who would be dedicated to helping career seekers 
find employment in the region.

DATES: Any Federal agency interested in acquiring the facility must 
notify the FTA Region V office of its interest no later than March 27, 
2020.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties should notify the Regional Office by 
writing to Kelley Brookins, Regional Administrator, Federal Transit 
Administration, 200 West Adams Street, Suite 320, Chicago, IL 60606.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathryn Loster, Regional Counsel, 
(312) 353-3869.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Federal public transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5334(h)) provides 
guidance on the transfer of capital assets. Specifically, if a 
recipient of FTA assistance decides an asset acquired, at least in 
part, with assistance under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 is no longer needed 
for the purpose for which it was acquired, the Secretary of 
Transportation may authorize the recipient to transfer the asset to a 
local governmental authority to be used for a public purpose with no 
further obligation to the Government. 49 U.S.C. 5334(h)(1).

Determinations

    The FTA Administrator may authorize a transfer for a public purpose 
other than mass transportation only if the FTA Administrator decides:
    (A) The asset will remain in public use for at least 5 years after 
the date the asset is transferred;
    (B) There is no purpose eligible for assistance under Chapter 53 of 
title 49, United States Code, for which the asset should be used;
    (C) The overall benefit of allowing the transfer is greater than 
the interest of the Government in liquidation and return of the 
financial interest of the Government in the asset, after considering 
fair market value and other factors; and
    (D) Through an appropriate screening or survey process, that there 
is no interest in acquiring the asset for Government use if the asset 
is a facility or land.

Federal Interest in Acquiring Land or Facility

    This Notice implements the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5334(h)(1)(D). 
Accordingly, FTA hereby provides notice of the availability of the 
Subject Property further described below. Any Federal agency interested 
in acquiring the Subject Property should promptly notify the FTA. If no 
Federal agency is interested in acquiring the Subject Property, FTA 
will make certain that the other requirements specified in 49 U.S.C. 
5334(h)(1)(A) through (C) are met before permitting the asset to be 
transferred.

Additional Description of Land or Facility

    The Subject Property is recognized with the Parcel Identification 
Numbers 29-30-221-037 and 29-30-222-001. It is made up of a combined 
total of 0.81 acres and improved with a masonry structure that is 
approximately 17,000 square feet. The northern most section of the 
building is finished as office space, while the middle and southern 
sections are unfinished with exposed masonry walls. The middle section 
of the building has high ceilings and an overhead garage door.
    The southern section has a more typical ceiling height and access 
doors. The building is structurally sound, but in poor condition 
primarily because the roof needs to be repaired. The Subject Property 
is currently vacant. Public utilities include gas, electric, and water.

(Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5334(h))

K. Jane Williams,
Acting Administrator.
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