This document includes House Committee Amendments incorporated into the bill on Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 11:27 AM by pflowers.
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JORDAN RIVER RECREATION AREA AMENDMENTS

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2019 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Mike Winder

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Senate Sponsor: Wayne A. Harper

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This bill amends provisions related to the Jordan River recreation area.
10     Highlighted Provisions:
11          This bill:
12          ▸     modifies definitions;
13          ▸     amends powers of Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands; and
14          ▸     makes technical changes.
15     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
16          None
17     Other Special Clauses:
18          None
19     Utah Code Sections Affected:
20     AMENDS:
21          65A-2-8, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 378
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23     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
24          Section 1. Section 65A-2-8 is amended to read:
25          65A-2-8. Jordan River improvement projects.
26          (1) As used in this section:
27          (a) "Commission" means the Jordan River Commission created by interlocal

28     agreement.
29          (b) "Zone" means the Jordan River Recreation Area, the area 250 yards on each side of
30     the Jordan River from the edge of the river between SR-201 and [4430] 4800 South.
31          (2) The division, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and
32     Subsections (3) and (4), may:
33          (a) expend money for the following purposes:
34          (i) enhancing safety, recreation, and conservation in the zone;
35          (ii) capital improvements within the zone, including:
36          (A) lighting along the Jordan River and within the zone;
37          (B) completing construction of a paved pathway on both sides of the Jordan River
38     within the zone;
39          (C) building a boat launch, picnic pavilion, bench, restroom, or other amenity within
40     the zone; and
41          (D) supporting [an aviary,] Tracy Aviary, a nature area, bike or boat rental
42     concessionaire, or other partnerships to enhance recreation in the zone;
43          (iii) funding programs to clean the zone, remove invasive species, and restore riparian
44     habitat;
45          (iv) hiring or contracting for personnel to perform tasks as directed by the commission;
46          (v) partnering or contracting with Ĥ→ an ←Ĥ urban ranger or Ĥ→ conservation corp
46a     operated by a state institution of higher education or ←Ĥ similar service-oriented
47     organizations or programs:
48          (A) to provide trail Ĥ→ , river, and parkway ←Ĥ maintenance, invasive species removal
48a      Ĥ→ and revegitation ←Ĥ , emergency care, and
49     environmental education for the area 250 yards on each side of the Jordan River from the edge
50     of the river for the entire length of the river; and
51          (B) to report to the appropriate public official all health, safety, or law enforcement
52     concerns that the organization encounters, as directed by the commission; and
53          (vi) partnering or contracting with local law enforcement or a certified peace officer to
54     provide patrol, security, and law enforcement for the area 250 yards on each side of the Jordan
55     River from the edge of the river for the entire length of the river; and
56          (b) purchase, lease, sell, or dispose of property or an easement within the zone to
57     achieve the goals in Subsection (2)(a).
58          (3) (a) Before engaging in any activity described in Subsections (2)(a)(i) through

59     (2)(a)(iii) or Subsection (2)(b), the division shall receive the approval of:
60          (i) the commission;
61          (ii) any relevant governmental entity that owns or is responsible for the maintenance of
62     real property within the zone, including Salt Lake County Flood Control; and
63          (iii) the relevant municipality within the zone.
64          (b) Before engaging in any activity described in Subsections (2)(a)(iv) through
65     (2)(a)(vi), the division shall:
66          (i) receive the approval of the commission; and
67          (ii) consult with:
68          (A) any relevant governmental entity that owns or is responsible for the maintenance of
69     real property within the zone; and
70          (B) the relevant municipality within the zone.
71          (4) The programs described in this section may only be implemented as appropriations
72     from the Legislature allow.