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House approves bill to aid Taylorsville cleanup and create park space on former dump site
Summary
HB236 passed 40–30 after debate over UDOT’s role and whether the state should fund cleanup or transfer land to Taylorsville for remediation and park use; sponsors say the city will assume liability if deeded the acreage.
Representative Zollman introduced HB236 seeking state help to resolve remediation and reuse of a 25–26 acre parcel in Taylorsville that contains a former municipal/construction dump and is currently unusable for housing or standard development. Zollman said UDOT retained the parcel and that Taylorsville had offered to assume liability and turn the area into park/open space; he asked the Legislature to enable negotiations, contribute funding (he suggested $1,000,000), or allow a deed transfer so the city could proceed.
Supporters stressed local benefits and public green space; Representative Becker outlined the property’s sale history and liability concerns, noting UDOT retained the landfill portion. Opposition or caution from other members focused on whether UDOT should be compelled to clean up the site and on competing transportation priorities. Representative Zollman said the city had negotiated in good faith but required legislative support to finalize an arrangement.
The House approved HB236 (40 yes, 30 no) and forwarded it to the Senate.
