H.R. 5 Enrolled

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MARRIOTT -
SLATERVILLE CITY AS OPEN SPACE
PROGRAM CITY
1999 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: Martin R. Stephens
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DESIGNATING
MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY AS AN OPEN SPACE PILOT PROGRAM CITY IN UTAH
TO AID, ENCOURAGE, AND PROMOTE OPEN SPACE BY DEVELOPING A MODEL
ZONING ORDINANCE, RECOMMENDING APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION, EDUCATING
THE PUBLIC, AND INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the state of Utah:
WHEREAS, the preservation of open space is a priority in Utah cities and communities;
WHEREAS, Marriott-Slaterville City is Utah's newest city which bears a unique and
significant history dating back more than 150 years;
WHEREAS, it is necessary to involve local government, private foundations, and the
public in promoting open space preservation;
WHEREAS, the Marriott Heritage Foundation is currently successfully working in the
community to foster historical and open space projects such as Bingham's Fort, an early pioneer
settlement; the original transcontinental railroad route through the area; and historic Native
American grounds;
WHEREAS, as a new city, Marriott-Slaterville is in an exceptional position to develop a
zoning ordinance model using open space concepts;
WHEREAS, Marriott-Slaterville City contains river bed, wet land, and natural habitat areas
suitable for open space preservation, especially along the Weber River corridor; and
WHEREAS, the model set by an open space pilot program city may benefit other cities,
communities, and the public:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the state of
Utah that Marriott-Slaterville City be designated an open space preservation city.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives encourage
Marriott-Slaterville City, as a pilot program, to develop a model zoning ordinance emphasizing open
space preservation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives encourage
Marriott-Slaterville City to collect information on growth management and open space from state
and local government entities to aid, encourage, and promote open space concepts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives encourage
Marriott-Slaterville City to make recommendations to the Legislature regarding potential open space
legislation, conduct community education, and continue to work to involve the Marriott Heritage
Foundation, the public, and the community on open space projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Utah Department
of Community and Economic Development and the mayor of Marriot-Slaterville City.

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