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i Resolution No. 59 1
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1�y , ' Resolution urging an amendment
yf. j2oH.R.3454, Reserving in Salt Lake
i f City the power to manage the wate rl
j shed in the proposed Lone Peak i
! Wilderness Area Designation or,
li in the alternative, to have said area
designated as a "Scenic Area". 1
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I MAY2 6 1977
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May 26, 1977
Bonersble Herman 3.,lingensen
Commissioner of Water
,+`apply and Waterworks
1R0 City and Cenaty Building
Salt lake City, Utah
Dear Commissioner Hogsaesn*
The Board of City Comnaisaioners. at its meeting today. approved your
motion as follows*
"1*move the adoption of Restitution No. 99 of 1917.
ssawestiag an azneatimentio H.R. 3454, now wader con-
skbratiou by the United States Congress concerning the
designation of Lw*M Peak sea Wilderness Arw, to pro-
vide therein a stipulation to whteb;witl protect Solt Lake
_.-City's territorial rights whereon and permit the City to
regulate the area for the protection of Rs watershed."
Therefore. the City Commission pulsed Re*tulatien No. 59 of 197t,'urging
an amendment to H.R. 3454, **sezrltg la Sallt Lake City the power to
'mow the watershed is the proposed zm.•Peak Wilderness Area
Designation, or in the alternative. to have said area designated as a,
Scenic Area.
Yours truly.
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Mayer Wilson City Recorder L
CominiPetoner Aires
Commissioner Greener
,Csoar+lisioaar Blips
City Atterney
water
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May 27, 1977
The Honorable Z.J. "Jake" Oar%
United States Senator from Utah
4203 Dirksan luildiag
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Caret
Attached is a Resolution, passed by the beard of Commissioners of Salt Lake
City, Utah, urging the adoption of an anaodment to H.R. 3454. reserving in
Salt Lake City the power to manage the watershed in the proposed Lone Peek
Wilderness Area designation or, in the alternative. to har.said area de-
signated a "Scenic Area".
It is respectfully requested that you give this natter your earnest consideration.
Respectfully,
Ka-442J
it Recorder !/
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MCt Commissioner Hogonsen
iles
May 27, 1977
TIN Venerable Dos llarriett
United states lepreseatativs from Utah
1610 Lcngsorth Meuse Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Representative Marriott:
Attached is a Resolution, passed by tbs laird of Cossiasioners of Salt Lake
City, Utah, urging the adoption of as -aadmsst to H.E. 3454, reserving is
Salt Lake City the poser to .snags the watershed is the proposed Lone Peak
Vilderaese Area designation or, in the alternative, to have said area de-
signated a "Scenic Area".
It is respectfully requested that you give this fatter your earnest consideration.
Respectfully,
7/ J '
Ci Recorder
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CCs
Commissioner Nogassan
Mee
May 27, 1977
The lonorabls X. Oweallasy
United States Representative from Utah
1427 Yoopwrth Nova Office Redding
Waahiatton, D.C. 20513
Dear Representative*Ray:
Attaobadis a Rssolntiop, gassed by the Hoard of Commissioners of Salt Lake
city. Utah, event the adoption of am amendment to H.R. 3494. rsssrriet in
Salt Lake City the power to mamas* the watershed in the proposed Lome Peak
Wilderness Aroa dsaiZmattca or. in the alternative, to have said area de-
signated a "Sammie Area".
It is respectfully reopened that you give this matter your earnest consideration.
Respectfully.
Attachnemt -1
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Commissioner lemma
Piles
May 27, 1977
The Honorable Orrin C. Hatch
United States Senator from Utah
6313 Dirkson Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Hatch:
Attached is a Resolution, passed by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake
City, Utah urging the adoption of an amendment to H.A. 3454, reserving in
Salt Lake City the power to manage the watershed in the proposed Lone Peek
Wilderness Area designation or, in the alternative, to have said area de-
signated a "Scenic Area",
It is respectfully requested that you give this matter your earnest consideration.
Respectfully,
Vikesidde 71. i
MVH:lo
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Commissioner Hogensen
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ROLL CALL
VOWING Aye Nay Salt Lake City,Utah, May 26 ,19 77
Mr.Chairman . . .
I move that the Resolution be adopted.
Agraz
Greener •
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Hogensen
Phillips RESOLUTION
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RESOLUTION URGING AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3454, RESERVING IN SALT LAKE
CITY THE POWER TO MANAGE THE WATERSHED IN THE PROPOSED LONE PEAK
WILDERNESS AREA DESIGNATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO HAVE SAID
AREA DESIGNATED A "SCENIC AREA."
WHEREAS, on September 23, 1975 the Salt Lake City Board of
Commissioners passed a Resolution requesting that the Lone Peak
Area be declared a "Scenic Area"; and
WHEREAS, said Resolution was passed because it was the Commission's
opinion that said "Scenic Area" designation would permit the City to
retain its rights, powers and responsibilities, necessary to maintain
the Lone Peak Area as a protected watershed of Salt Lake City; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Drinking Water Act known as Public Law 93-523 of
the 93rd Congress imposes significant regulations on the quality of
water distributed to the public, and for the City to comply with
existing and expected water quality standards imposed by said Act,
the City must be able to control its watersheds; and
WHEREAS, the Lone Peak Area is an integral and significant part
of Salt Lake City's water supply system, which serves the metropolitan
Salt Lake City area and which provides water supply to more than
350,000 persons; and
WHEREAS, wilderness designation would offer a permanent protection
of the watershed and members of Congress have orally indicated a
willingness to amend the Lone Peak Act in H.R. 3454, to reserve in
Salt Lake City the power and right to manage and control this watershed;
and
WHEREAS, the City would support this area being designated as
wilderness area, provided its powers and rights to manage the water-
shed are guaranteed and reserved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of
Salt Lake City that such Board would support an act establishing
wilderness in the Lone Peak area insofar as that act, with respect to
the area known as the "Lone Peak Area," is reasonably consistent with
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the following language.
"Sec. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of this Act
or the Wilderness Act, nothing therein contained shall
be construed, applied or administered in a manner as to
deprive Salt Lake City Corporation (or any successor)
of the right to exercise extraterritorial jurisdiction
and the right and power to manage and control the
watershed contained in the Lone Peak Wilderness Area
designation. It is recognized that said area is unique
because of its proximity to a metropolitan community
and the dependence of its population on water from
this area. Congress hereby expressly recognizes and
grants to Salt Lake City or any successor, the right
to designate camping grounds, require sanitary facili-
ties or methods, require the removal of human or other
waste, and otherwise reasonably direct the management
of this watershed. The City's management and control
shall include, but not be limited to the use of or
authorizing the use of mechanized equipment, planes,
helicopters or other equipment it deems necessary for
the maintenance, construction or servicing of roads,
reservoirs, streams, sanitary facilities, protection
of water rights, reseeding fire damaged areas and
fire prevention or suppression by chemical retardants
or otherwise. Further, the City or any successor
shall also have the right to authorize or direct
limitations on the number of persons entering the area
by permit or other reasonable means and enforce or
implement State or City ordinances protecting watersheds
or water quality. These rights shall be subject to
coordination and cooperation with the Forest Service,
but in nowise shall be construed to impose any financial
or other duty or obligation on said City."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED in the event that said grant of right
to Salt Lake City is not included within the proposed Federal
legislation, the Board of Salt Lake City Commissioners reaffirms its
Resolution dated September 23, 1975 and its opinion that the said
area should be designated a "Scenic Area," not a wilderness area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded
by the City Recorder to all members of the Utah Congressional Delega-
tion and that the City Water Commissioner be authorized to further
publish and distribute this Resolution and otherwise seek to have its
provisions adopted by Congress, as the will and opinion of the Board
of Salt Lake City Commissioners.
Passed by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City, Utah,
this ?6th day of May 1977.
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