131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2231 LR 3046(01)
Resolve, to Promote Access to Education and Workforce Development by Transferring Ownership of the Hutchinson Center Property in Belfast to the City of Belfast
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Curry of Waldo
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Potential revenue loss - University of Maine System
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Requiring the University of Maine System (UMS) to convey without compensation to the City of Belfast the UMS's interest in the land and any buildings, including the building commonly known as the University of Maine Hutchinson Center, may result in a potential loss of revenue to the UMS that could have been received from leasing or selling the property.  The current appraised value of the building and land is $2.52 million.  Additionally, the UMS owes $885,000 on a revenue bond taken out to finance an expansion of the facility that was completed in 2009.  According to the UMS, it has initiated a competitive request for proposal seeking purchase, lease or creative alternative offers for the center.