S. 589

A bill to provide for the transfer of certain Federal property to the United States Paralympics, Incorporated, a subsidiary of the United States Olympic Committee.

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Calendar No. 474

110th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 589

[Report No. 110–223]

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

February 14, 2007

Mr. Allard (for himself and Mr. Stevens) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

November 7, 2007

Reported by Mrs. Boxer, with an amendment and an amendment to the title

Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic

A BILL

To provide for the transfer of certain Federal property to the United States Paralympics, Incorporated, a subsidiary of the United States Olympic Committee.

1.

Transfer of certain property to the United States Paralympics, Incorporated

(a)

Findings and Purpose

(1)

Findings

Congress finds that—

(A)

the conference report accompanying the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2000 stated the Committee urges GSA to strongly consider the U.S. Olympic Committee's (USOC) need for additional space and to give priority to the USOC's request to gain title or acquire the property located at 1520 Willamette Avenue in Colorado Springs, Colorado;

(B)

upon acquisition of the property located at 1520 Willamette Avenue in Colorado Springs, Colorado, by the United States Paralympics Incorporated, a subsidiary of the United States Olympic Committee, the property will be used to advance the United State Olympic Committee's Paralympics program and specifically to strengthen the relationship between the Paralympics and military veterans;

(C)

transferring the property is significant to Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the Pikes Peak region, which includes El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, and Teller Counties, Colorado, are home to 103,394 veterans;

(D)

the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado currently serves as home to the United States Paralympics program and Fort Carson to the Army World Class Athlete Program;

(E)

the inaugural Paralympic Military Summit took place September 20 through 25, 2005, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, home of the United States Air Force Academy, Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, and Shriver Air Force Base;

(F)

the Paralympic movement originated after World War II as a means for disabled soldiers to compete in athletics;

(G)

today, thousands of athletes with physical disabilities compete internationally; and

(H)

it is projected that Iraq War veterans could account for 10 percent of the 500-member Paralympic team in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

(2)

Purpose

The purpose of this Act is to support the United States Paralympics, Incorporated, which conducts programs dealing with sport for the disabled, particularly those disabled active duty and military veterans suffering or recovering from injuries incurred in action in defense of the Nation.

(b)

Transfer

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the General Services Administration shall transfer the real property located at 1520 Williamette Avenue in Colorado Springs, Colorado (including all buildings and improvements on that real property) to the United States Paralympics, Incorporated for $1,000,000.

(c)

Additional Terms and Conditions

The Administrator of General Services may require such additional terms and conditions to the transfer under subsection (b) as the Administrator considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

1.

Findings and purpose

(a)

Findings

Congress finds that—

(1)

the conference report accompanying the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2000, stated the conferees urge GSA to strongly consider the U.S. Olympic Committee’s (USOC) need for additional space and to give priority to the USOC’s request to gain title or acquire the property located at 1520 Willamette Avenue in Colorado Springs, Colorado;

(2)

upon acquisition of the property located at 1520 Willamette Avenue in Colorado Springs, Colorado, by the United States Olympic Committee, the property will be used to advance the United State Olympic Committee's Paralympics program and specifically to strengthen the relationship between the Paralympics and military veterans;

(3)

transferring the property is significant to Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the Pikes Peak region, which includes El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, and Teller Counties, Colorado, is home to 103,394 veterans;

(4)

the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, currently serves as home to the United States Paralympics program and Fort Carson to the Army World Class Athlete Program;

(5)

the inaugural Paralympic Military Summit took place September 20 through 25, 2005, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, home of the United States Air Force Academy, Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, and Shriver Air Force Base;

(6)

the Paralympic movement originated after World War II as a means for disabled soldiers to compete in athletics;

(7)

today, thousands of athletes with physical disabilities compete internationally; and

(8)

it is projected that Iraq War veterans could account for 10 percent of the 500-member Paralympic team in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

(b)

Purpose

The purpose of this Act is to support the United States Paralympics, Incorporated, which conducts programs dealing with sport for the disabled, particularly those disabled active duty and military veterans suffering or recovering from injuries incurred in action in defense of the United States.

2.

Transfer of certain property to United States Olympic Committee

(a)

Transfer

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall offer to convey to the United States Olympic Committee, by quitclaim deed, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the real property located at 1520 Williamette Avenue in Colorado Springs, Colorado (including all buildings and improvements on that real property).

(b)

Consideration

The conveyance under this section shall be in accordance with a fair market value appraisal that is acceptable to the Administrator.

(c)

Costs of conveyance

The United States Olympic Committee shall be responsible for all real estate transaction costs associated with the conveyance.

(d)

Restrictions on use

The conveyance by the Administrator under this section shall be subject to the condition that the United States Olympic Committee agree to operate, maintain, and manage the property for the benefit of the United States Paralympics program.

(e)

Additional terms and conditions

The Administrator may require that any conveyance under subsection (a) be subject to such additional terms and conditions as the Administrator considers to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to provide for the transfer of certain Federal property to the United States Olympic Committee..

November 7, 2007

Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the title