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Legislature advances bill to sell small park parcel to homeowner amid questions about encroachment policy
Summary
Bill 79-38 was advanced to third reading to allow the sale of up to 3,600 square feet of Block 8 park area to an adjacent homeowner so the house can meet setback requirements; senators pressed for clarity on whether the issue is an encroachment, erosion or a setback, title/ownership of the land, and broader policy implications for selling government land.
Vice Speaker Tony Atta moved Bill 79-38 to the third reading file and explained the measure would authorize a homeowner to purchase a portion of Block 8 Park Area, not to exceed 3,600 square feet, to bring the property into compliance with setback requirements. Atta said the homeowner would pay fair market value and cover appraisal and survey costs and that proceeds would be deposited into the Chamorro Land Trust infrastructure and survey fund.
"This bill allows the homeowner to purchase a…
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