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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:
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17 Other Special Clauses:
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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
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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 [
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
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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 urban ranger or similar service-oriented
47 organizations or programs:
48 (A) to provide trail maintenance, invasive species removal, 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.