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House approves resolution authorizing UDOT settlement for EnviroTech property
Summary
The House passed SCR 3 approving a settlement by the Utah Department of Transportation to acquire property from EVT Holdings (EnviroTech) for approximately $2,208,000 plus $208,000 already accounted for; sponsor said funds are available within DOT and passage clears the path for the settlement.
Representative Bish introduced SCR 3, a resolution approving a settlement by the Utah Department of Transportation involving property owned by EnviroTech/EVT Holdings. The sponsor explained the case involved condemnation, litigation and negotiation; the owner originally sought $30,000,000 but the settlement figure on the floor was given as $2,000,000 plus $208,000 already quoted.
Bish said the Legislature’s rules require approval for settlements or agreements that might entail over $1,000,000 of state liability, and that the funds needed were already available within UDOT's existing budgets. Members asked clarifying questions about the location of the land (sponsor did not have detailed location at hand) and the sponsor reiterated that the resolution simply authorizes the settlement so the project may proceed.
The House voted and passed SCR 3 with no recorded opposition (67–0); the resolution will be returned to the Senate for signature by the president and to complete statutory processing.
