[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 88 (Monday, July 10, 2006)]
[House]
[Pages H4923-H4924]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
PARK CITY, UTAH, LAND CONVEYANCE
Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass
the bill (H.R. 3462) to provide for the conveyance of the Bureau of
Land Management parcels known as the White Acre and Gambel Oak
properties and related real property to Park City, Utah, and for other
purposes, as amended.
The Clerk read as follows:
H.R. 3462
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SEC. 1. CONVEYANCE OF LAND BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
TO PARK CITY, UTAH.
(a) Land Transfer.--Subject to the conditions set forth in
subsections (b) and (c), and notwithstanding the planning
requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land
Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the
Secretary of the Interior shall convey within 180 days of
enactment of this Act, to Park City, Utah, all right, title,
and interest of the United States in and to two parcels of
real property located in Park City, Utah, that are currently
under the management jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land
Management and designated as parcel 8 (commonly known as the
White Acre parcel) and parcel 16 (commonly known as the
Gambel Oak parcel). The conveyance shall be subject to all
valid existing rights.
(b) Deed Restriction.--The conveyance of the lands under
subsection (a) shall be made by a deed or deeds containing a
restriction requiring that the lands be maintained as open
space and used solely for public recreation purposes or other
purposes consistent with their maintenance as open space.
This restriction shall not be interpreted to prohibit the
construction or maintenance of recreational facilities,
utilities, or other structures that are consistent with the
maintenance of the lands as open space or its use for public
recreation purposes.
(c) Consideration.--In consideration for the transfer of
the land under subsection (a), Park City shall pay to the
Secretary of the Interior an amount consistent with
conveyances to governmental entities for recreational
purposes under the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as
the Recreation and Public Purposes Act; 43 U.S.C. 869 et
seq.).
SEC. 2. SALE OF LANDS AT AUCTION.
(a) Sale of Land.--Notwithstanding the planning provisions
of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the Secretary
of the Interior shall, in accordance with that Act and other
applicable law, and subject to valid existing rights, offer
for sale within 180 days of enactment of this Act, any right,
title or interest in and to two parcels of real property
located in Park City, Utah, that are currently under the
management jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management and
are designated as parcels 17 and 18 in the Park City, Utah,
area.
(b) Method of Sale.--The sale of land under subsection (a)
shall be consistent with subsections (d) and (f) of section
203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1713) through a competitive bidding process and for
not less than fair market value.
SEC. 3. DISPOSITION OF LAND SALES PROCEEDS.
(a) In General.--All proceeds derived from the sale of the
lands described in this Act shall be deposited in a special
account in the treasury of the United States and shall be
available without further appropriation to the Secretary of
the Interior until expended for--
(1) the reimbursement of costs incurred by the Bureau of
Land Management in implementing the provisions of this Act,
including surveys, appraisals, and compliance with applicable
Federal laws; and
(2) environmental restoration projects on Bureau of Land
Management administered public lands within the Salt Lake
City Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management.
(b) Investment of Special Account.--Any amounts deposited
in the special account shall earn interest in an amount
determined by the Secretary of the Treasury on the basis of
the current average market yield on outstanding marketable
obligations of the United States of comparable maturities,
and may be expended according to the provisions of this
section.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
California (Mr. Radanovich) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr.
Pallone) each will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.
General Leave
Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all
Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks
and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from California?
There was no objection.
Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Madam Speaker, H.R. 3462, introduced by Congressman Rob Bishop,
instructs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Park City, Utah,
approximately 110 acres of Bureau of Land Management lands. These lands
are located within the corporate limits of Park City, Utah. Park City
currently holds a 25-year Recreation and Public Purposes Act lease on
these parcels, and once the land is transferred to the city, it will
continue to be limited to recreation and open space uses. The City
would also be required to satisfy all claims on the property.
Consistent with its long-term management plan for sensitive lands,
Park City has begun purchasing large blocks of open space and has
placed those lands in conservation status. Park City recently approved
a $20 million bond for the purchase of such lands.
H.R. 3462 also directs the Bureau of Land Management to sell a parcel
of land that has already been identified for disposal by its agency.
This bill is supported by the community of Park City, Summit County,
and several environmental and conservation organizations.
I urge its passage.
Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
(Mr. PALLONE asked and was given permission to revise and extend his
remarks.)
Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, as introduced, both the Bush
administration and Democrats on the Resources Committee had serious
concerns with several provisions of this legislation. However,
important improvements were made to the bill during consideration by
the Resources Committee.
The conveyance authorized by this legislation will now include a deed
restriction requiring the land to remain as open space for public
recreation, will honor all valid existing rights in the parcels, and
will be conveyed for fair market value.
As it now stands, we will not oppose H.R. 3462.
Madam Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back
the balance of my time.
Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I have no further requests for time,
and I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by
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the gentleman from California (Mr. Radanovich) that the House suspend
the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3462, as amended.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor
thereof) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
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