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Utah Code Title 65A. Forestry, Fire, and State Lands § 65A-2-8. Jordan River improvement projects

Current as of May 05, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Commission” means the Jordan River Commission created by interlocal agreement.

(b) “Zone” means the Jordan River Recreation Area, the area 250 yards on each side of the Jordan River from the edge of the river between SR-201 and 4800 South.

(2) The division, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and Subsections (3) and (4), may:

(a) expend money for the following purposes:

(i) enhancing safety, recreation, and conservation in the zone;

(ii) capital improvements within the zone, including:

(A) lighting along the Jordan River and within the zone;

(B) completing construction of a paved pathway on both sides of the Jordan River within the zone;

(C) building a boat launch, picnic pavilion, bench, restroom, or other amenity within the zone;  and

(D) supporting Tracy Aviary, a nature area, bike or boat rental concessionaire, or other partnerships to enhance recreation in the zone;

(iii) funding programs to clean the zone, remove invasive species, and restore riparian habitat;

(iv) hiring or contracting for personnel to perform tasks as directed by the commission;

(v) partnering or contracting with an urban ranger or conservation corp operated by a state institution of higher education or similar service-oriented organizations or programs:

(A) to provide trail, river, and parkway maintenance, invasive species removal and revegetation, emergency care, and environmental education for the area 250 yards on each side of the Jordan River from the edge of the river for the entire length of the river;  and

(B) to report to the appropriate public official all health, safety, or law enforcement concerns that the organization encounters, as directed by the commission;  and

(vi) partnering or contracting with local law enforcement or a certified peace officer to provide patrol, security, and law enforcement for the area 250 yards on each side of the Jordan River from the edge of the river for the entire length of the river;  and

(b) purchase, lease, sell, or dispose of property or an easement within the zone to achieve the goals in Subsection (2)(a).

(3)(a) Before engaging in any activity described in Subsections (2)(a)(i) through (2)(a)(iii) or Subsection (2)(b), the division shall receive the approval of:

(i) the commission;

(ii) any relevant governmental entity that owns or is responsible for the maintenance of real property within the zone, including Salt Lake County Flood Control;  and

(iii) the relevant municipality within the zone.

(b) Before engaging in any activity described in Subsections (2)(a)(iv) through (2)(a)(vi), the division shall:

(i) receive the approval of the commission;  and

(ii) consult with:

(A) any relevant governmental entity that owns or is responsible for the maintenance of real property within the zone;  and

(B) the relevant municipality within the zone.

(4)(a) The programs described in this section may only be implemented as appropriations from the Legislature allow.

(b) Money appropriated to programs in this section are managed by the division in accordance with this section.

(c) Money that the Legislature appropriates to programs described in this section are nonlapsing in accordance with Section 63J-1-602.2.

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