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Sec. 5 · S. 728

Site acquisition and development

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(a) In general The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, the Advisory Council, and other appropriate entities or organizations, such as the African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation, shall— (1) acquire for the Museum property that is located— (A) at 22 Reade Street, which is adjacent to the National Monument; or (B) in any other area of the National Landmark other than the location described in subparagraph (A); and (2) plan, design, and construct the Museum on the property acquired under paragraph (1). (b) Federal share The Secretary shall pay 2/3 of the total costs of— (1) acquiring property for the Museum; and (2) planning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, and renovating, as applicable, the Museum. (c) Contracting authority (1) In general The Secretary and the Administrator may enter into any agreements with each other, the City, the State, and other parties, such as the African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation, that are necessary for the acquisition, by donation or other means, of property for— (A) establishing the Museum; and (B) planning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, and renovating, as applicable, the Museum. (2) Site acquisition The Secretary may acquire property under subsection (a)(1) by purchase, long-term lease, or any other appropriate means of acquisition, as determined by the Secretary. (d) Expansion of National Monument The expansion property is incorporated in, and shall be managed as part of, the National Monument.

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