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6 Cosponsors:
7 Cheryl K. Acton
8 Carl R. Albrecht
9 Patrice M. Arent
10 Stewart E. Barlow
11 Joel K. Briscoe
12 Rebecca Chavez-Houck
13 Kay J. Christofferson
14 Kim F. Coleman
15 Brad M. Daw
16 Susan Duckworth
17 James A. Dunnigan
18 Rebecca P. Edwards
19 Steve Eliason
20 Justin L. Fawson
21 Gage Froerer
22 Francis D. Gibson
23 Keith Grover
24 Craig Hall
25 Stephen G. Handy
Sandra Hollins
Gregory H. Hughes
Eric K. Hutchings
Ken Ivory
Michael S. Kennedy
Brian S. King
John Knotwell
Karen Kwan
Bradley G. Last
A. Cory Maloy
Daniel McCay
Michael K. McKell
Carol Spackman Moss
Merrill F. Nelson
Michael E. Noel
Derrin R. Owens
Lee B. Perry
Jeremy A. Peterson
Val L. Peterson
Dixon M. Pitcher
Val K. Potter
Marie H. Poulson
Susan Pulsipher
Paul Ray
Edward H. Redd
Angela Romero
Douglas V. Sagers
Scott D. Sandall
Mike Schultz
V. Lowry Snow
Keven J. Stratton
Raymond P. Ward
Christine F. Watkins
R. Curt Webb
Elizabeth Weight
John R. Westwood
Mark A. Wheatley
Logan Wilde
Brad R. Wilson
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27 LONG TITLE
28 General Description:
29 This bill deals with an area along the Jordan River.
30 Highlighted Provisions:
31 This bill:
32 ▸ defines terms; and
33 ▸ authorizes the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, in consultation with the
34 Jordan River Commission and other entities, to expend money as appropriations
35 allow on projects around the Jordan River under certain conditions.
36 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
37 This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2019:
38 ▸ to the Department of Natural Resources -- Division of Forestry, Fire, and State
39 Lands -- Operation and Management:
40 • from the General Fund, one-time, $500,000; and
41 ▸ to the Department of Natural Resources -- Division of Forestry, Fire, and State
42 Lands -- Operation and Management:
43 • from the General Fund, ongoing, $500,000.
44 Other Special Clauses:
45 None
46 Utah Code Sections Affected:
47 ENACTS:
48 65A-2-8, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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50 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
51 Section 1. Section 65A-2-8 is enacted to read:
52 65A-2-8. Jordan River improvement projects.
53 (1) As used in this section:
54 (a) "Commission" means the Jordan River Commission created by interlocal
55 agreement.
56 (b) "Zone" means the Jordan River Recreation Area, the area 250 yards on each side of
57 the Jordan River from the edge of the river between SR-201 and 4430 South.
58 (2) The division, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and
59 Subsections (3) and (4), may:
60 (a) expend money for the following purposes:
61 (i) enhancing safety, recreation, and conservation in the zone;
62 (ii) capital improvements within the zone, including:
63 (A) lighting along the Jordan River and within the zone;
64 (B) completing construction of a paved pathway on both sides of the Jordan River
65 within the zone;
66 (C) building a boat launch, picnic pavilion, bench, restroom, or other amenity within
67 the zone; and
68 (D) supporting an aviary, nature area, bike or boat rental concessionaire, or other
69 partnerships to enhance recreation in the zone;
70 (iii) funding programs to clean the zone, remove invasive species, and restore riparian
71 habitat;
72 (iv) hiring or contracting for personnel to perform tasks as directed by the commission;
73 (v) partnering or contracting with urban ranger or similar service-oriented
74 organizations or programs:
75 (A) to provide trail maintenance, emergency care, and environmental education for the
76 area 250 yards on each side of the Jordan River from the edge of the river for the entire length
77 of the river; and
78 (B) to report to the appropriate public official all health, safety, or law enforcement
79 concerns that the organization encounters, as directed by the commission; and
80 (vi) partnering or contracting with local law enforcement or a certified peace officer to
81 provide patrol, security, and law enforcement for the area 250 yards on each side of the Jordan
82 River from the edge of the river for the entire length of the river; and
83 (b) purchase, lease, sell, or dispose of property or an easement within the zone to
84 achieve the goals in Subsection (2)(a).
85 (3) (a) Before engaging in any activity described in Subsections (2)(a)(i) through
86 (2)(a)(iii) or Subsection (2)(b), the division shall receive the approval of:
87 (i) the commission;
88 (ii) any relevant governmental entity that owns or is responsible for the maintenance of
89 real property within the zone, including Salt Lake County Flood Control; and
90 (iii) the relevant municipality within the zone.
91 (b) Before engaging in any activity described in Subsections (2)(a)(iv) through
92 (2)(a)(vi), the division shall:
93 (i) receive the approval of the commission; and
94 (ii) consult with:
95 (A) any relevant governmental entity that owns or is responsible for the maintenance of
96 real property within the zone; and
97 (B) the relevant municipality within the zone.
98 (4) The programs described in this section may only be implemented as appropriations
99 from the Legislature allow.
100 Section 2. Appropriation.
101 The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
102 2018, and ending June 30, 2019. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for
103 fiscal year 2019. Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures
104 Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or accounts
105 indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of Utah.
106 ITEM 1
107 To the Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands
108 From General Fund, one-time
$500,000
109 From General Fund, ongoing
$500,000
110 Schedule of Programs:
111 Operation and Maintenance $1,000,000
112 The Legislature intends that the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands use up to
113 10% of appropriated funds on administrative functions and then spend remaining funds
114 appropriated under this section to implement the programs described in Section 65A-2-8, with
115 half the remaining money appropriated expended on the programs described in Subsections
116 65A-2-8(2)(a)(i) through (iv) and half the remaining money appropriated expended on the
117 programs described in Subsections 65A-2-8(2)(a)(v) and (vi).