§ 2-204

(a) There is a Historic Property Revitalization Director.

(b) The Historic Property Revitalization Director shall:

(1) support the work of the Sustainable Growth Subcabinet;

(2) collect and maintain from State agencies that own property an inventory of State–owned buildings that are greater than 50 years old to be used for prioritizing physical assessments and, if applicable, determining eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places;

(3) in consultation with the Sustainable Growth Subcabinet and to determine the highest and best value for the State’s disposition of property, support studies and consultations relevant to:

(i) stabilization;

(ii) mothballing;

(iii) environmental impacts;

(iv) economic prospects; and

(v) long–term ground leases;

(4) work with the Department, the Department of Commerce, and other members of the Sustainable Growth Subcabinet to identify existing State and federal programs and financing mechanisms that may be leveraged to enhance the successful redevelopment of property;

(5) work with the Department of General Services Office of Real Estate during the disposition process of relevant property; and

(6) on or before October 1, 2026, and each October 1 thereafter, and in consultation with the Sustainable Growth Subcabinet, report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the progress of efforts under this subsection.

(c) The Historic Property Revitalization Director shall receive a salary as provided in the State budget.