§ 3-9-103. EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY.

(a)

In general. In accordance with the recommendations of the County Administrative Officer, the approval of the County Executive, and the requirements of this section, the county may exchange real or leasehold property for purposes of consolidation or another public purpose.

(b)

Value not more than $25,000.

(1)

A proposed exchange of real or leasehold property in which the value of the property to be conveyed by the county is not more than $25,000 shall be submitted to:

(i)

The County Council for its review; and

(ii)

The secretary of the County Council for record-keeping and accounting purposes.

(2)

(i)

Not more than 14 days after the day the proposed exchange is submitted to the Council, a member of the Council may call for a vote of the Council on the proposed exchange.

(ii)

After the 14-day period has elapsed, an exchange not selected by the Council for a vote shall be publicized in accordance with § 3-9-109 of this subtitle and is deemed approved.

(c)

Value more than $25,000. An exchange of real or leasehold property in which the value of the property to be conveyed by the county is more than $25,000 is subject to:

(1)

County Council approval under § 715 of the Charter; and

(2)

Appraisals performed in accordance with § 3-9-105 of this subtitle.

(d)

Easement interests.

(1)

The county may release an existing county easement provided a substitute easement is conveyed to, and accepted by, the county.

(2)

The county may release an easement under this subsection whether the existing county easement was acquired by dedication, purchase, gift, devise, or condemnation.

(3)

A release of easement under this subsection does not require an appraisal if the easement areas are of comparable size and zoning classification.

(4)

(i)

A proposed release of easement under this subsection shall be submitted to:

1.

The County Council for its review; and

2.

The Secretary of the County Council for record-keeping and accounting purposes.

(ii)

1.

Not more than 14 days after the day the proposed release of easement is submitted to the Council, a member of the Council may call for a vote of the Council on the proposed release of easement.

2.

After the 14-day period has elapsed, a proposed release of easement not selected by the Council for a vote shall be publicized in accordance with § 3-9-109 of this subtitle and is deemed approved.

(1988 Code, § 2-1) (Bill No. 159-96, § 1, 11-22-1996; Bill No. 31-99, § 3, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 96-99, § 1, 11-19-1999; Bill No. 107-08, § 1, 11-17-2008; Bill No. 89-10, § 1, 12-18-2010)