§ 12-2-121. Disposition of Proceeds From the Sale and Conveyance of Surplus Real Property or Improvements Used for State Armories or Other Operations of the Department of Military
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, proceeds from the sale and conveyance of surplus real property or improvements used for state armories or other operations of the department of military, if not managed as state office buildings and support facilities revolving fund property, shall be deposited in a reserve for military facilities, which hereby is […]
§ 12-2-122. Reserve for Forestry Facilities Created
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, proceeds from the sale and conveyance of surplus real property or improvements used for state forestry or other operations of the department of agriculture, if not managed as state office buildings and support facilities revolving fund property, shall be deposited in a reserve for forestry facilities, which hereby is […]
§ 12-2-123. Dynamic Accessibility Symbol
The commissioner of general services shall promulgate rules for the purpose of designating the symbol of access to be used for buildings owned or operated by this state on signage indicating access for persons with disabilities. The commissioner, in promulgating rules, may collaborate and seek input from state agencies for the purpose of carrying out […]
§ 12-2-111. Engineer and Assistants to Commissioner
The commissioner of general services, on approval of the governor, is empowered to employ a qualified engineer and such other assistants as may be necessary to enable the commissioner to fully perform the duties and to execute the powers conferred by §§ 12-2-103 — 12-2-110.
§ 12-2-112. Disposal of Surplus Interests in Real Property and Energy Resources
The commissioner of general services, with the approval of the governor and attorney general and reporter, may sell, lease or otherwise convey any interest in surplus state real property according to the following provisions: Real property shall not be sold in fee, and any interest or rights in minerals, coal, natural gas, oil, timber and […]
§ 12-2-113. Public Properties May Be Used to Promote and Foster Industrial Development
The state of Tennessee and the counties and cities thereof are authorized and empowered to permit use of their respective properties to promote and foster industrial development and create employment opportunities within their respective boundaries so long as such use does not unreasonably interfere with the use of such properties for their public purposes. The […]
§ 12-2-114. State Leases — Procedure
As used in this section, “entity” means any state agency, department, or institution of higher education of the state. When it becomes necessary for an entity to enter into a new lease as lessee, the applicable state procurement agency, in accordance with the policy of the state building commission, shall: Prepare a general statement of […]
§ 12-2-115. Approval of Lease Instrument Where State Is Lessee or Lessor
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no lease of property to the state government or any agency, department, institution or office thereof shall be entered into unless the instrument of lease is first approved as to form and legality by the attorney general and reporter. This provision shall only apply to leases which are […]
§ 12-2-116. Agreements for Private Development, Construction and Operation of Facilities — Requirements
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this part, the commissioner of general services, with the approval of the state building commission and subject to the policies and procedures of the commission, may in order to provide utilization of state-owned lands and facilities in the public interest, enter into agreements for the private development, redevelopment, construction and […]
§ 12-2-117. Sale or Lease of Department Property — Trust Fund
All property owned or held by mental health facilities and controlled by the department of mental health and substance abuse services which is not in use may be sold or leased in accordance with this part. The procedures for selling or leasing such property shall be those required by law and the state building commission […]