H.R. 837: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.

This bill, titled "To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona," outlines the process for transferring a specific piece of land from federal government ownership to a local government entity, specifically Gila County in Arizona.

Key Provisions

Conveyance of Property

The bill mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture must convey (transfer) all rights to a designated property—a parcel of approximately 232.9 acres located within the Tonto National Forest in Arizona—to Gila County if the County requests this transfer in writing within 180 days of the bill becoming law.

Property Description

The property described for transfer is known as the Pleasant Valley Administrative Site and includes land and buildings as depicted in a specific map titled "Pleasant Valley Admin Site Proposal," dated September 23, 2021.

Terms of Transfer

The transfer of land will occur under the following conditions:

• The transfer will be subject to any existing rights on the property.
• No payment or consideration will be required from the County for the conveyance.
• The transfer will be executed using a quitclaim deed, which means the federal government is transferring its interest without guaranteeing that the title is free of issues.
• The Secretary of Agriculture may impose additional terms to protect the interests of the United States.

Costs Associated with Conveyance

Gila County will be responsible for any costs related to the conveyance, which includes:

• Costs for any necessary land surveying.
• Costs associated with environmental assessments or surveys required by federal regulations.
• Costs related to compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act.

Use of Land

Once the land is conveyed, Gila County must use the land solely for purposes that serve and support veterans of the Armed Forces.

Reversion Clause

If Gila County uses the land in a way that does not comply with the established purpose of serving veterans, the land will revert back to the United States at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture.

Relevant Companies