H.R. 1276, Public Law 119-105

The law clears restrictions from a 2012 federal deed while preserving the property for public or recreational purposes.

What the law does ​

• Directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove existing federal deed restrictions from the property at 2956 Park Avenue.
• Limits the City of Paducah to transferring the property to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club.
• Requires the club to offer the property back to the Secretary of the Interior at no cost before any later transfer.
• Requires future uses and development to remain compatible with public use or recreation.

Who it affects ​

• The City of Paducah.
• The Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah.
• The Department of the Interior.

Breakdown ​

To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. ​

This law directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove existing federal deed restrictions from a 3.62-acre parcel in Paducah, Kentucky, while imposing new conditions on its transfer and use. The city generally may transfer the property only to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club, and future development must remain compatible with public or recreational use.

Key takeaways

• The covered property is approximately 3.62 acres at 2956 Park Avenue in Paducah, including its improvements.
• The Secretary of the Interior must remove the restrictions contained in the 2012 deed transferring the property from the United States to the City of Paducah.
• The City of Paducah may not sell or transfer the property to any entity other than the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah.
• If the Boys & Girls Club later seeks to transfer the property, it must first offer to return the property to the Secretary of the Interior at no cost.
• Any new use or development of the property must remain compatible with public use or recreation.