University of Utah Research Park Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill formally recognizes the University of Utah’s use of approximately 593 acres of land in Salt Lake City, Utah, as a research park. The land, acquired through a 1926 act, is being utilized for university purposes, including the development of student housing and a transit hub. The bill confirms this land use as a valid public purpose, consistent with existing federal regulations.
Key provisions
- Confirms the University of Utah’s use of specific land as a research park.
- Acknowledges modifications to the approved plan of development and management.
- Permits other university-related uses of the land, such as student housing and a transit hub.
- References a 1926 act (Recreation and Public Purposes Act) governing the land’s use.
- Identifies the specific land parcel involved through patent number and description.
- Aligns with a 1970 letter from the Secretary of the Interior.
- Specifies the location of the land as T. 1 S., R. 1 E., Salt Lake Meridian.
Who is affected
- University of Utah
- Salt Lake City residents
- Federal government (specifically the Department of the Interior)
- Potential students and faculty
- Local transportation agencies
Notable changes
- Formalizes a previously established land use agreement.
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