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H.J.R. 23

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JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE

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OF REAL PROPERTY AT THE UTAH STATE

             3     
DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

             4     
2010 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

             6     
Chief Sponsor: Craig A. Frank

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Senate Sponsor: John L. Valentine

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             9      LONG TITLE
             10      General Description:
             11          This joint resolution of the Legislature grants approval for the sale of a parcel of land
             12      associated with the Utah State Developmental Center by the Division of Facilities
             13      Construction and Management.
             14      Highlighted Provisions:
             15          This resolution:
             16          .    approves the sale of the 2.929-acre parcel of land at the Utah State Developmental
             17      Center (USDC) to Utah County for the widening of 4800 West, which runs along
             18      the east side of the USDC in American Fork.
             19      Special Clauses:
             20          None
             21     
             22      Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             23          WHEREAS, the growth in the population of northern Utah County has necessitated the
             24      improvement and widening of roads connecting the cities in the area;
             25          WHEREAS, one of the roads needing to be widened is 4800 West, which runs along
             26      the east side the Utah State Developmental Center (USDC) in American Fork;
             27          WHEREAS, Utah County plans to start construction in 2010 and to complete the


             28      widening of 4800 West in 2011;
             29          WHEREAS, to construct the new widened road, Utah County has requested a
             30      2.929-acre strip of land approximately 35 feet wide along the entire east side of the USDC;
             31          WHEREAS, Subsection 63A-5-220 (4)(e) specifies that the Division of Facilities
             32      Construction and Management (DFCM) cannot sell the land for a price or estimated value
             33      below the average of two appraisals conducted by an appraiser licensed by the Utah Division of
             34      Real Estate;
             35          WHEREAS, two appraisals of the property have been completed, and Utah County and
             36      DFCM have agreed on the sale price of $330,000, the higher of the two appraisals, which is
             37      above the average of the two appraisals;
             38          WHEREAS, as part of the contract to sell the land to Utah County, the county will
             39      design and construct a new entry into USDC, and those costs will be deducted from the
             40      $330,000 purchase price;
             41          WHEREAS, funds not used for the design and construction will be deposited into the
             42      Trust Fund for People with Disabilities;
             43          WHEREAS, Subsection 63A-5-220 (4)(b) requires DFCM to obtain the concurrence of
             44      the Division of Services for People with Disabilities and the approval of the Governor before
             45      making the sale;
             46          WHEREAS, the approvals of the Division of Services for People with Disabilities and
             47      the Governor have been granted;
             48          WHEREAS, Subsection 63A-5-220 (4)(d) requires DFCM to sell or otherwise dispose
             49      of the land as directed by the Governor; and
             50          WHEREAS, Subsection 63A-5-220 (4)(c) requires DFCM to also receive legislative
             51      approval before offering land for sale, exchange, or long-term lease:
             52          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah
             53      grants its approval for the sale of the 2.929-acre parcel of land at the Utah State Developmental
             54      Center for the widening of 4800 West, which runs along the east side of the USDC in
             55      American Fork.





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