PRINTER'S NO. 2734
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
346
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY BRIGGS, APRIL 10, 2024
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, APRIL 10, 2024
STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROPERTY REQUEST
NO. 1 OF 2024
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the sale of property known as the former Philipsburg
Elementary School located at 740-750 Orchard Street in the
Borough of California, Washington County.
WHEREAS, On February 8, 2024, the Board of Governors of
Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)
approved a request from Pennsylvania Western University,
California Campus, of PASSHE to dispose of the property, subject
to notification of and favorable resolution from the General
Assembly; and
WHEREAS, The university acquired the property in 2009 with
the intention of utilizing it as an educational facility; and
WHEREAS, The university has assessed the physical space as
part of financial sustainability planning; and
WHEREAS, The facility is not in use and is not required for
future university needs; and
WHEREAS, The property totals approximately 0.79 of an acre;
and
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