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7 Cosponsors:
8 Nelson T. Abbott
9 Carl R. Albrecht
10 Gay Lynn Bennion
11 Brady Brammer
12 Joel K. Briscoe
13 Jefferson S. Burton
14 Scott H. Chew
Kay J. Christofferson
Suzanne Harrison
Jon Hawkins
Marsha Judkins
Michael L. Kohler
A. Cory Maloy
Jefferson Moss
Val L. Peterson
Adam Robertson
Rex P. Shipp
Norman K. Thurston
Christine F. Watkins
Douglas R. Welton
Stephen L. Whyte
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16 LONG TITLE
17 General Description:
18 This concurrent resolution creates the Bridal Veil Falls State Monument.
19 Highlighted Provisions:
20 This resolution:
21 ▸ describes the general process for proposing the creation of the Bridal Veil Falls
22 State Monument;
23 ▸ describes reasons for creating the Bridal Veil Falls State Monument; and
24 ▸ approves the creation of the Bridal Veil Falls State Monument.
25 Special Clauses:
26 None
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28 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
29 WHEREAS, Utah Code Title 79, Chapter 4, Part 12, State Monuments Act, provides a
30 process for the creation of a state monument when a county determines that a state monument
31 designation within the county's jurisdictional boundaries is appropriate;
32 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Utah County has determined, by
33 Resolution 2022-88, that it is in the best interest of Utah County to preserve and maintain the
34 Bridal Veil Falls area as a state monument;
35 WHEREAS, by Resolution 2022-88, the Board of County Commissioners of Utah
36 County has consented and expressed support for the designation of the Bridal Veil Falls area as
37 a state monument;
38 WHEREAS, the five parcels of real property to be designated as a state monument in
39 the Bridal Veil Falls area are owned by Utah County;
40 WHEREAS, the Bridal Veil Falls area has important recreational, cultural, historic,
41 scenic, and aesthetic significance;
42 WHEREAS, the Bridal Veil Falls area is one of Utah's most spectacular and beautiful
43 natural waterfalls, conveniently located in Provo Canyon and easily accessible from both the
44 Wasatch Front and Heber Valley;
45 WHEREAS, thousands of visitors enjoy sightseeing and recreating at the Bridal Veil
46 Falls area each year;
47 WHEREAS, the Legislature appropriated $1.2 million in 2021 for a feasibility study
48 and improvements to the Bridal Veil Falls area;
49 WHEREAS, Utah County will match, dollar for dollar, any money the state spends to
50 improve the Bridal Veil Falls area;
51 WHEREAS, Utah County has set aside nearly $1.5 million to improve the trails and
52 safety at the Bridal Veil Falls area; and
53 WHEREAS, the Division of State Parks has completed a feasibility study and economic
54 analysis in coordination with Utah County to determine the costs associated with improving the
55 visitor experience and resolving safety concerns at the Bridal Veil Falls area:
56 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the State of Utah, the
57 Governor concurring therein, approves the creation of the Bridal Veil Falls State Monument
58 comprising five parcels of real property in Provo Canyon, Utah County, which parcels are
59 owned by Utah County and are more specifically described by a map and legal description on
60 file with the Division of State Parks.
61 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bridal Veil Falls State Monument is to be
62 managed by Utah County, pursuant to an agreement with the Division of State Parks and the
63 provisions of Utah Code Title 79, Chapter 4, Part 12, State Monuments Act.
64 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be delivered to Utah
65 County and the Division of State Parks.