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JORDAN RIVER RECREATION AREA AMENDMENTS

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2022 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Mike Winder

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Senate Sponsor: Scott D. Sandall

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This bill addresses Jordan River improvement projects.
10     Highlighted Provisions:
11          This bill:
12          ▸     modifies the size of the Jordan River Recreation Area or zone;
13          ▸     addresses grants; and
14          ▸     makes technical changes.
15     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
16          This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2023:
17          ▸     to Department of Natural Resources -- Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands,
18     as an ongoing appropriation:
19               •     from the General Fund, $475,000.
20     Other Special Clauses:
21          None
22     Utah Code Sections Affected:
23     AMENDS:
24          65A-2-8, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 157
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26     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
27          Section 1. Section 65A-2-8 is amended to read:

28          65A-2-8. Jordan River improvement projects.
29          (1) As used in this section:
30          (a) "Commission" means the Jordan River Commission created by interlocal
31     agreement.
32          (b) "Zone" means the Jordan River Recreation Area, the area 250 yards on each side of
33     the Jordan River from the edge of the river between SR-201 and [4800] 5400 South.
34          (2) The division, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and
35     Subsections (3) and (4), may:
36          (a) expend money for the following purposes:
37          (i) enhancing safety, recreation, and conservation in the zone;
38          (ii) capital improvements within the zone, including:
39          (A) lighting along the Jordan River and within the zone;
40          (B) completing construction of a paved pathway on both sides of the Jordan River
41     within the zone;
42          (C) building a boat launch, picnic pavilion, bench, restroom, or other amenity within
43     the zone; and
44          (D) supporting Tracy Aviary, a nature area, bike or boat rental concessionaire, or other
45     partnerships to enhance recreation in the zone;
46          (iii) funding programs to clean the zone, remove invasive species, and restore riparian
47     habitat;
48          (iv) hiring or contracting for personnel to perform tasks as directed by the commission;
49          (v) partnering or contracting with an urban ranger or conservation corp operated by a
50     state institution of higher education or similar service-oriented organizations or programs:
51          (A) to provide trail, river, and parkway maintenance, invasive species removal and
52     revegetation, emergency care, and environmental education for the area 250 yards on each side
53     of the Jordan River from the edge of the river for the entire length of the river; and
54          (B) to report to the appropriate public official all health, safety, or law enforcement
55     concerns that the organization encounters, as directed by the commission; and
56          (vi) partnering or contracting with local law enforcement or a certified peace officer to
57     provide patrol, security, and law enforcement for the area 250 yards on each side of the Jordan
58     River from the edge of the river for the entire length of the river; and

59          (b) purchase, lease, sell, or dispose of property or an easement within the zone to
60     achieve the goals in Subsection (2)(a).
61          (3) (a) Before engaging in any activity described in Subsections (2)(a)(i) through
62     (2)(a)(iii) or Subsection (2)(b), the division shall receive the approval of:
63          (i) the commission;
64          (ii) any relevant governmental entity that owns or is responsible for the maintenance of
65     real property within the zone, including Salt Lake County Flood Control; and
66          (iii) the relevant municipality within the zone.
67          (b) Before engaging in any activity described in Subsections (2)(a)(iv) through
68     (2)(a)(vi), the division shall:
69          (i) receive the approval of the commission; and
70          (ii) consult with:
71          (A) any relevant governmental entity that owns or is responsible for the maintenance of
72     real property within the zone; and
73          (B) the relevant municipality within the zone.
74          (4) (a) The programs described in this section may only be implemented as
75     appropriations from the Legislature allow.
76          (b) (i) Money appropriated to programs in this section [are] is managed by the division
77     in accordance with this section[.] and may include the division dispersing money through
78     issuing grants.
79          (ii) The division may:
80          (A) issue a five-year grant to a zoo, aviary, nature center, or other educational program
81     located within the zone; and
82          (B) renew the grant described in Subsection (4)(b)(ii)(A) every five years.
83          (c) Money that the Legislature appropriates to programs described in this section [are]
84     is nonlapsing in accordance with Section 63J-1-602.2.
85          Section 2. Appropriation.
86          The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
87     2022, and ending June 30, 2023. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for
88     fiscal year 2023. Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures
89     Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or accounts

90     indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of Utah.
91     ITEM 1
92          To Department of Natural Resources -- Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands
93               From General Fund
$475,000

94               Schedule of Programs:
95                    Project management                         $475,000
96          The Legislature intends that the appropriation under this item fund a grant described in
97     Subsection 65A-2-8(4)(b)(ii). An appropriation under this item is nonlapsing.