The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1909-02-11
ShOShONf FALLS PARK BILL.
In the Senate-S. B. No. 80, by Sweeley
Of Twin Falls.
AN ACT.

AN ACT.
Authorizing the state Of Idaho to
purchase and obtain title to certain
lands In section thirty-six 1867, in
township nine (9), south, of range
seventeen (1O, East Of the Boise meri-
dian. to dedicate and maintain said
lands as public park; to provide for
the improvement thereof to authorize
Twin Falls county to expend money for
like improvements, and making an ap-
preparation for the purchase and Inn
provement OF said lands.
Whereas, Shoshone Falls, In the
Snake river, between the counties OF
Twin Falls and Lincoln, are among
the greatest scenic attractions of the
world, and
Whereas, the surroundings of the
Falls are but little improved and furn-
ish inadequate accommodations and
cOnveniences for tourists and visitors,
and
Whereas, Lying Immediately west of
the falls is section SO. In township 3,
of range II, belonging to the state Of
Idaho, which provides some OF the fin
est views of the scenery and embraces
places that by improvement can be
made Of great interest and natural at
traction, and
Whereas, On the portion Of said land
which lies in Twin Falls county there
have been placed at considerable ex-
pense by private enterprise, with the
consent of the state board of land COM
missiOners for the accommodation and
use OF the public, winding stairs lead
ing down to the river below the falls,
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and
Whereas, Said state land is rough,
rocky and so cut by the river and ra-
vines as to be Of practically no finan-
cial value, but with proper outlay and
attention can be developed into an as
set of great Importance to the state,
and
Whereas, To vest the title to said
land free from the claims of the school
fund.- it will be necessary to have the
same sold,
Now, Therefore, Be it enacted by the
legislature of the state of Idaho:
Section 1. The state board of land
commissioners is hereby empowered
and directed to proceed to make sale
of the following described land, to-wit:
Lots six co., seven %, eight (S) and
nine (9). and the southeast quarter Of
the southwest quarter and the south
half of the southeast quarter of section
thirty-six (36), in township nine (9),
south, Of range seventeen CID, east of
the Boise Meridian, in the manner re-
CURED by law for the sale of school
lands; and said board is by this act au-
thorized and directed for and on be-
half of the state of Idaho to buy said
lands at such sale and do whatever
further is required to obtain for the
state absolute title thereto.
Sec. g. When the title to said land is
obtained by the state by sale as pro-
vided in section of this act, the same
shall become dedicated, improved and
maintained as state park for the free
use and enjoyment of the public.
Sec. 8. For the purpose of pur-
chasing said lands and obtaining title
thereto, there is hereby appropriated
the sum of twenty-four hundred dol
lars. or as much thereof as may be
necessary.
Sec..4 For the purpose OF improv-
| ing and identifying said park in the
way Of planting trees, developing
springs, constructing walks, bridges
and seats and adding other improve
ments and conveniences, there is here
by appropriated the further sum Of
two thousand dollars
| Sec. 5. The money appropriated by
section of this act is to be drawn and
expended by the board OF county COM
missioners OF Twin Falls county for
the purposes set forth in said section
4; Provided, However, That before any
portion Of said appropriation is used,
there shall have been appropriated by
Twin Falls county an amount at least
equal to the portion OF the state APP
preparation about to be. expended for
the same purpose, and for the i'm
provement OF the highways and foot
paths leading to said park, and au-
thority is hereby given to said county
to make such appropriation and such
additional appropriations and expendi-
lures from time to time as may be re-
quired to keep said improvements in
proper condition.
Sec. s. OF said sum of two thou
sand dollars appropriated by section
of this act no more shall be used than
shall equal the amount used under the
| appropriation by said county.
| Sec. T. Prior to the first day OF
January, 1911, the board Of county
| commissioners of said county shall
make full and detailed report of the
amount expended under the provisions
OF this act and the character and ex-
tent Of the improvements made.
Sec. 8. All improvements of what
ever kind placed on said land shall be-
long to the state Of Idaho, and it shall
be the power and duty OF the board Of
county commissioners Of said Twin
Falls county to make suitable provi-
sions for the care and preservation
thereof. without expense to the state.
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