Utah Code § 17-78-202: Preservation of historical areas and sites.

A county may:

(1) expend public funds to preserve, protect, or enhance an historical area or site;

(2) acquire an historical area or site by direct purchase, contract, lease, trade, or gift;

(3) obtain an easement or right-of-way across public or private property to ensure access or proper development of an historical area or site;

(4) protect an historical area or site;

(5) ensure proper development and utilization of land or an area adjacent to an historical area or site; and

(6) enter into an agreement with a private individual for the right to purchase an historical area or site if and when the private individual elects to sell or dispose of the owner's property.