The West Desert Operations program funds the maintenance on the West Desert pumping plant, as required by UCA 73-23-3. The pumps are part of a $60 million Great Salt Lake flood control project begun in 1986. The pumps can lower the peak level of the lake about one foot per year. The division is maintaining the pumping facility through contracts with consultants and contractors, and regular inspection by agency staff, so they will be ready for operation if needed.
During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $10,600 from all sources for West Desert Operations. This is a 0 percent change from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $10,600 from the General/Education Funds, a change of 0 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.