H.R. 5478: Fruit Heights Land Conveyance Act of 2025

This bill is known as the Fruit Heights Land Conveyance Act of 2025. It aims to transfer ownership of approximately 295.89 acres of National Forest System land in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest to the city of Fruit Heights, Utah. The following outlines the main provisions of the bill:

Conveyance of Land

Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, the Secretary of Agriculture is required to transfer all rights, title, and interest of the United States in the specified property to the city of Fruit Heights.

Description of Property

The land to be conveyed is specifically described in the bill and is depicted on a map titled "Fruit Heights City US Forest Service Land Conveyance," dated March 2024. Adjustments may be made to this map by the Secretary, and it will be available for public inspection.

Survey and Costs

The exact dimensions and legal description of the land will be confirmed through a survey. The city will be responsible for paying the reasonable costs associated with this survey and any related administrative expenses.

Terms and Conditions of Conveyance

The transfer of land comes with several stipulations:

• It is subject to valid existing rights.
• There is no payment required for the transfer; it is made without consideration.
• The conveyance will be executed by quitclaim deed.
• It will include any additional terms deemed necessary by the Secretary to protect the interests of the United States.
• An easement will be reserved for the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

Use of the Land

As a condition of the transfer, the city is required to use the land solely for public purposes.

Reversionary Interest

If the city fails to adhere to the public use requirement, the land will revert back to the Secretary of Agriculture at their discretion.

Relevant Companies

None found.