For questions about land sales:
Utah SITLA
Bonnie McCallister, Area Manager
Email bmccallister@utah.gov
Phone (801) 538-5183

Diane Lund, Assistant Managing Director, Surface; Land Sales Coordinator
Email dlund@utah.gov
Phone (801) 538-5163

For questions about participating in the offering:
EnergyNet
Government Resources
Email government@energynet.com
Phone (877) 351-4488

This property has BLM property to the north and is surrounded by private property on the other 3 sides.  The parcel is located on a bench, which provides beautiful views of the surrounding area.  The surrounding neighborhood has minimal development, primarily farm and ranch lands with single-family dwellings scattered throughout.  The topography of the property is mostly level with mild to moderate slope and ravines.  The vegetation is sage brush and native grasses.  The elevation of the property is 5,040 to 5,120 feet.  

Location:
The property is located about 2 miles east of the city of Vernal and the Vernal Regional Airport, along 1500 East, which runs through the property. The Burn's Bench Road is located southeast of the property.

• GPS points to the center of the property: 109 27'32"W, 40 26'11"N

Access:
Access to the property is from 1500 South, which runs through the property.

Zoning:
MG1 (Mining and Grazing with a minimum lot size of 5 acres)  

Water Rights:
No water rights will be sold with this property

Utilities:
Utilities are located nearby. Both power and sewer lines are located along the southern border of the parcel.

Beneficiary Notice:
The net proceeds from the sale of this property will be deposited into the permanent fund for the beneficiary of Public Schools.

After all auctions have closed, the successful bidder will be notified via email with closing instructions, including total amount due.

For the successful bidder, a deposit of at least 10% of the sale price, plus closing costs and interest through June 30, 2025, is due within one business day from the completion of the auction and is payable to SITLA. Financing will be offered for this parcel at a variable interest rate of prime plus 2.5% or 7.5%, whichever is greater. The remaining balance may be financed for up to a 20 year term. Full remittance instructions will be included with the invoice.

Mineral Leases:
None

Surface Leases:
1. Easement No. 1730, issued to Uintah County for Class D roads, with a perpetual term;
2. Predesignation No. 730, issued to Uintah County for Class D roads which qualify as valid existing rights, with a perpetual term;
3. Grazing Permit No. 23493, issued to Vance Merrell and Karli Wagner (when this property is sold, these lands will be removed from the grazing permit).

Cultural Resource Covenant:
A historical and cultural resource survey will be conducted on this parcel. Any significant sites which are identified will be protected with a reservation.

1. Please see the disclosure summary and the certificate of sale template documents for general disclosures which apply to all parcels being offered for sale at this auction.


2. All mineral rights will be reserved.


3. The sand and gravel on the parcel will be subject to a royalty provision if sold commercially.


4. The property will be conveyed subject to all valid existing rights.


5. The Utah Geological Survey has submitted the following comment: "Potential geologic hazards in the area that could affect the parcel include seasonal and/or flash flooding/debris flow, problem soils including shrink/swell and/or collapsible, shallow bedrock, windblown sand, and indoor radon potential. The prospective buyer should be aware of the potential hazards so they can be addressed in a manner appropriate to the intended use of the property. UGS has general geologic hazard information at its offices and online at http://geology.utah.gov/utahgeo/hazards/index.htm."