Chapter 864.
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CHAP. 864.— Joint Resolution Authorizing the President of the United States to accept on behalf of the United States a conveyance of certain lands on Government Island from the city of Alameda, California, in consideration of the relinquishment by the United States of all its rights and interest under a lease of such island dated July 5, 1918. July 3, 1930.[[H. J. Res. 372](/us/bill/71/hjres/372).][[Pub. Res., No. 104](/us/bill/71/pubres/104).] Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Government Island, Calif.Acceptance of, authorized.
That the President is hereby authorized to accept on behalf of the United States, free [R. S., sec. 356, p. 60](/us/rs/s356/p60).[U. S. C., p. 1700](/us/usc/p1700).and clear of all encumbrances and without cost to the United States but subject otherwise to the provisions of section 355 of the Revised Statutes, title in fee simple to fifteen or more acres of land above the low-water mark forming a part of what is known as Government Lease thereon to be relinquished.Island offered by the city of Alameda, California.
In consideration thereof the United States shall relinquish all its rights and interests in said Government Island now held by it under a lease for a term of twenty-five years from said city dated July 5, 1918. Such lease shall be automatically terminated upon the acceptance of a *Provisos*.Set-back line to be observed.conveyance of such lands by the President: *Provided*, That a setback line of 200 feet be observed along the southern water front, parallel with the channel to allow widening of the channel at this or some future time, by the Government or other parties, and that the Government have access and free use between that portion deeded Control of navigation, not restricted.and the deep-water front: *Provided further*, That the establishment by legislation of this setback area is not intended to in anywise restrict the officers in control of navigation in the exercise of all discretion or other authority granted by Congress under the commerce clause of the Constitution that is deemed necessary to improve this harbor or the navigable capacity of the estuary.
Sec. 2. Use of lands conveyed.*Post*, pp. 1196, 1563. The President is authorized to permit the lands conveyed to the United States pursuant to this resolution to be used for such Government purposes as he may deem advisable. Approved, July 3, 1930.