63A-16-507. Committee to award grants to counties for inventory and mapping of R.S. 2477 rights-of-way — Use of grants — Request for proposals.
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There is created within the center a committee to award grants to counties to inventory and map R.S. 2477 rights-of-way, associated structures, and other features as provided by Subsection (5). |
Terms Used In Utah Code 63A-16-507
- Center: means the Utah Geospatial Resource Center created in Section 63A-16-505. See Utah Code 63A-16-501
- Database: means the State Geographic Information Database created in Section 63A-16-506. See Utah Code 63A-16-501
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Land: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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The committee shall consist of:
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a representative of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget; |
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a representative of Utah State University Extension; |
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a representative of the Utah Association of Counties; and |
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three county commissioners. |
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The committee members specified in Subsections (2)(a)(ii) through (2)(a)(iv) shall be selected by the organizations they represent. |
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The committee members specified in Subsection (2)(a)(v) shall be:
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selected by the Utah Association of Counties; |
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from rural counties; and |
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from different regions of the state. |
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(3) |
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The committee shall select a chair from the committee’s membership. |
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The committee shall meet upon the call of the chair or a majority of the committee members. |
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Four members of the committee constitute a quorum. |
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(4) |
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Committee members who are state government employees shall receive no additional compensation for their work on the committee. |
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Committee members who are not state government employees shall receive no compensation or expenses from the state for their work on the committee. |
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(5) |
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The committee shall award grants to counties to:
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inventory and map R.S. 2477 rights-of-way using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology; and |
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photograph:
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roads and other evidence of construction of R.S. 2477 rights-of-way; |
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structures or natural features that may be indicative of the purpose for which an R.S. 2477 right-of-way was created, such as mines, agricultural facilities, recreational facilities, or scenic overlooks; and |
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evidence of valid and existing rights on federal lands, such as mines and agricultural facilities. |
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(b) |
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The committee may allow counties, while they are conducting the activities described in Subsection (5)(a), to use grant money to inventory, map, or photograph other natural or cultural resources. |
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Activities funded under Subsection (5)(b)(i) must be integrated with existing programs underway by state agencies, counties, or institutions of higher education. |
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Maps and other data acquired through the grants shall become a part of the State Geographic Information Database. |
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Counties shall provide an opportunity to interested parties to submit information relative to the mapping and photographing of R.S. 2477 rights-of-way and other structures as provided in Subsections (5)(a) and (5)(b). |
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The committee shall develop a request for proposals process and issue a request for proposals. |
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The request for proposals shall require each grant applicant to submit an implementation plan and identify any monetary or in-kind contributions from the county. |
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In awarding grants, the committee shall give priority to proposals to inventory, map, and photograph R.S. 2477 rights-of-way and other structures as specified in Subsection (5)(a) which are located on federal lands that:
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a federal land management agency proposes for special management, such as lands to be managed as an area of critical environmental concern or primitive area; or |
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are proposed to receive a special designation by Congress, such as lands to be designated as wilderness or a national conservation area. |
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Each county that receives a grant under the provision of this section shall provide a copy of all data regarding inventory and mapping to the Utah Geospatial Resource Center for inclusion in the state database. |
Amended by Chapter 162, 2021 General Session
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
Amended by Chapter 382, 2021 General Session