HJR 9

  • Delaware House Joint Resolution
  • 150th General Assembly (2019-2020)
  • Introduced in House Dec 19, 2019
  • Passed House Jun 30, 2019
  • Passed Senate Jan 23, 2020
  • Signed by Governor Feb 10, 2020

Vacating Dedicated Parkland Identified As Tax Parcel No. 19-009.00-011.

Abstract

This Joint Resolution vacates the parkland dedication for Tax Parcel No. 19-009.00-011 ("the Property"), removing the restrictions on permitted uses for public parks, held in public trust as provided in the common law, including the restrictions under Anderson v. Mayor and Council of Wilmington, 137 A.2d 521 (Del. Ch. 1958) and Lord v. City of Wilmington, 332 A.2d 414 (Del. Ch. 1975), aff'd, 378 A.3d 635 (Del. 1977). The removal of the parkland dedication allows for New Castle County to transfer the Property in accordance with § 1521(e) of Title 9. Due to the Property’s unique location, there are no known current or future public needs or benefits in continuing to restrict the use of the Property as parkland. Currently, the neighboring businesses are using a portion of the Property for parking.

Bill Sponsors (2)

Votes


Jan 23, 2020

Jun 30, 2019

Actions


Feb 10, 2020

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jan 23, 2020

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

Jan 22, 2020

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs

Dec 19, 2019

Senate

Assigned to Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs

Jun 30, 2019

House

Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES

Jun 26, 2019

House

Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Administration

Jun 25, 2019

House

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Administration

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