# Utah Code § 73-10-5: Selection of project by board -- Preparation of plans and estimate of cost -- Contracts by board

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_5

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 73-10-5
- **Heading:** Selection of project by board -- Preparation of plans and estimate of cost -- Contracts by board
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 73 / Chapter 73-10 / § 73-10-5

## Text

When a project to be constructed with money made available from the funds created by Section 73-10-8 has been selected by the board, which in its opinion, will conserve the water resources of this state for the best interests of the citizens of the state, the board shall cause plans and cost estimates of such project to be prepared. Such plans and cost estimates shall then be referred to the director of the Division of Finance who shall determine whether or not funds are available for the construction of the project. If the director of the Division of Finance approves the project so far as the availability of funds is concerned, the Utah water and power board shall then enter into a contract or contracts for the construction of the project. Such contracts shall not be binding upon the state until approved by the director of the Division of Finance from the standpoint of whether or not the cost of the work is reasonable and whether the contract has been entered into under the terms and conditions most advantageous to the state.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 73-10-1 § 73-10-1. State's policy -- Creation of revolving fund -- General construction of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_1.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-1.5 § 73-10-1.5. Board of Water Resources -- Creation -- Transfer of powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_1.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-2 § 73-10-2. Board of Water Resources -- Members -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_2.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-3 § 73-10-3. Organization of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_3.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-4 § 73-10-4. Powers and duties of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_4.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-5 § 73-10-5. Selection of project by board -- Preparation of plans and estimate of cost -- Contracts by board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_5.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-6 § 73-10-6. Making water available to citizens of state -- Assessment of charges against water users -- Water Resources Construction Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_6.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-7 § 73-10-7. Title to projects -- Contractual powers of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_7.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-8 § 73-10-8. Water Resources Construction Fund -- Creation and contents of fund -- Use -- Investigation Account created -- Interest -- Retainage -- Loans and grants for dam safety work.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_8.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-11 § 73-10-11. Counsel to board and representative -- Utilization of other departments -- Duty of executive secretary of board to collect on water contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_11.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-15 § 73-10-15. State water plan -- Entities to cooperate in formulation of plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_15.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-16 § 73-10-16. State water plan -- Payment for special studies and investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_16.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-18 § 73-10-18. Division of Water Resources -- Creation -- Power and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_18.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-19 § 73-10-19. Director's power and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_19.md)

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