H.R. 5

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RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MARRIOTT -
2 SLATERVILLE CITY AS OPEN SPACE
3 PROGRAM CITY
4 1999 GENERAL SESSION
5 STATE OF UTAH
6 Sponsor: Martin R. Stephens
7 A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DESIGNATING
8 MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY AS AN OPEN SPACE PILOT PROGRAM CITY IN UTAH
9 TO AID, ENCOURAGE, AND PROMOTE OPEN SPACE BY DEVELOPING A MODEL
10 ZONING ORDINANCE, RECOMMENDING APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION, EDUCATING
11 THE PUBLIC, AND INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY.
12 Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the state of Utah:
13 WHEREAS, the preservation of open space is a priority in Utah cities and communities;
14 WHEREAS, Marriott-Slaterville City is Utah's newest city which bears a unique and
15 significant history dating back more than 150 years;
16 WHEREAS, it is necessary to involve local government, private foundations, and the
17 public in promoting open space preservation;
18 WHEREAS, the Marriott Heritage Foundation is currently successfully working in the
19 community to foster historical and open space projects such as Bingham's Fort, an early pioneer
20 settlement; the original transcontinental railroad route through the area; and historic Native
21 American grounds;
22 WHEREAS, as a new city, Marriott-Slaterville is in an exceptional position to develop a
23 zoning ordinance model using open space concepts;
24 WHEREAS, Marriott-Slaterville City contains river bed, wet land, and natural habitat areas
25 suitable for open space preservation, especially along the Weber River corridor; and
26 WHEREAS, the model set by an open space pilot program city may benefit other cities,
27 communities, and the public:

28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the state of
29 Utah that Marriott-Slaterville City be designated an open space preservation city.
30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives encourage
31 Marriott-Slaterville City, as a pilot program, to develop a model zoning ordinance emphasizing
32 open space preservation.
33 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives encourage
34 Marriott-Slaterville City to collect information on growth management and open space from state
35 and local government entities to aid, encourage, and promote open space concepts.
36 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives encourage
37 Marriott-Slaterville City to make recommendations to the Legislature regarding potential open
38 space legislation, conduct community education, and continue to work to involve the Marriott
39 Heritage Foundation, the public, and the community on open space projects.
40 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Utah
41 Department of Community and Economic Development and the mayor of Marriot-Slaterville City.




Legislative Review Note
as of 2-16-99 11:45 AM

A limited legal review of this legislation raises no obvious constitutional or statutory concerns.

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