Pre-filed December 8, 1999, and 1000 copies ordered printed.
ANNE C. WALKER, Chief Clerk
AN ACT
To authorize the governor to convey certain property in Cole County which is part of the correctional facility known as the Church Farm.
Section 1. 1. The governor is hereby authorized and empowered to sell, transfer, grant and convey all interest in fee simple absolute in property owned by the state in Cole County which is part of the correctional facility known as the Church Farm to any person at a public offering as provided in subsection 2 of this section. The property hereby authorized to be conveyed by the governor shall be more particularly described by a survey. Such survey shall be authorized by the division of design and construction of the office of administration pursuant to this section.
2. The division of design and construction of the office of administration shall authorize an independent appraisal or appraisals. The commissioner of administration shall set the terms and conditions for the public sale as the commissioner deems reasonable. Such terms and conditions may include, but are not limited to, the number of appraisals required; the time, place and terms of the sale; whether or not a minimum bid shall be required; and whether or not to contract for the services of a public auctioneer to market the property. The auctioneer, if any, may receive the usual and customary fee. All costs and fees, directly related to such sale, shall be paid from the proceeds of such sale. All proceeds received for such sale, in excess of the costs, shall be used to assist in the funding of the construction or repair or maintenance of state correctional facilities.
3. The attorney general shall approve the form of the instrument of conveyance.
Missouri House of Representatives