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S.C.R. 8 Enrolled

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION FOR THE PROVO RESERVOIR

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CANAL TITLE TRANSFER

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2013 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Margaret Dayton

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House Sponsor: Kay J. Christofferson

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             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor expresses appreciation
             11      for the completion of the Provo Reservoir Canal Enclosure Project and support for
             12      transfer of title of the Provo Reservoir Canal to the Provo River Water Users
             13      Association.
             14      Highlighted Provisions:
             15          This resolution:
             16          .    recognizes the benefits of the Provo Reservoir Canal Enclosure Project;
             17          .    expresses appreciation for the Provo Reservoir Canal Enclosure Project; and
             18          .    urges the United States Bureau of Reclamation to work with the parties to
             19      expeditiously complete the transfer of title.
             20      Special Clauses:
             21          None
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             23      Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
             24          WHEREAS, the Provo Reservoir Canal Enclosure Project is substantially complete;
             25          WHEREAS, the benefits of the Enclosure Project are vital and significant, including
             26      realizing environmental benefits by saving 8,000 acre-feet of water annually, improving the
             27      safety of thousands of people who live near the canal, and providing a significant public
             28      recreational benefit;
             29          WHEREAS, due to the great work of the Utah Congressional Delegation, Congress


             30      passed the Provo River Project Transfer Act (P.L. 108-382) in October 2004 that authorized the
             31      transfer of title of the Provo Reservoir Canal to the local sponsor, the Provo River Water Users
             32      Association;
             33          WHEREAS, much work has gone into planning the title transfer of the Provo Reservoir
             34      Canal and corridor to the local sponsor;
             35          WHEREAS, one of the main purposes of seeking title transfer from the United States to
             36      the Provo River Water Users Association was to take advantage of the managerial benefits of
             37      private sector ownership and control; and
             38          WHEREAS, enormous time and consideration have gone into the completion of the
             39      Enclosure Project in preparation for title transfer by the local sponsor, the other participating
             40      entities, including Central Utah Water Conservancy District, Metropolitan Water District of
             41      Salt Lake and Sandy, and Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, as well as all the local
             42      communities, the Utah State Legislature, the Governor, and the many residents in the affected
             43      area:
             44          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
             45      Governor concurring therein, recognizes that substantial completion of the Provo Reservoir
             46      Canal Enclosure Project is a tremendous accomplishment and expresses support for transfer of
             47      title to the Provo Reservoir Canal from the United States to the Provo River Water Users
             48      Association, as authorized by the Provo River Project Transfer Act (P.L. 108-382).
             49          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor urge the United
             50      States Bureau of Reclamation to work with the parties to expeditiously complete the transfer of
             51      title.
             52          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to Utah's
             53      Congressional Delegation, the Provo River Water Users Association, Central Utah Water
             54      Conservancy District, Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy, Jordan Valley
             55      Water Conservancy District, the United States Bureau of Reclamation, and the Governor.


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