Murray council amends its 2026-27 budget, rolling forward about $35 million in unfinished projects, 5-0, and loosens multi-tenant building signs, 5-0
September 15, 2026, 6:35 p.m.
Murray's Municipal Council voted 5-0 on Sept. 15 to amend the fiscal 2026-27 budget, carrying unused 2025-26 project money back into this year's budget, and 5-0 to allow wall signs on the ground floor of multi-tenant buildings with shared entrances. The meeting ran from 6:35 to 7:24 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 30, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 approved.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
5 members were present.
The previous City Council meeting was on August 18, 2026: Murray council adopts storm drainage plan update and a process for classifying new land uses
The next one was on October 6, 2026: Murray council approves Chase L. Smith as police chief, 5-0
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year 2026-27 budget amendment | Approved · 5-0 |
| Murray Municipal Code 17.48.140: signs on multi-tenant buildings | Approved · 5-0 |
| Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, 2026 | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item PH-1 · Budget
Fiscal year 2026-27 budget amendment
Approved · 5-0
Finance Director Brenda Moore said the fiscal year ended mid-construction season, so unused 2025-26 funding would be rolled into 2026-27 so unfinished projects keep their money. Street, stormwater, power and wastewater projects total about $35 million. The amendment also accepts an $11,200 Utah Division of Arts and Museums grant, library funding, a $24,379 Justice Assistance Grant and a $100,000 state PFAS engineering grant for the water fund, and adds money for prisoner transports for Murray's courts. Council Member Turner asked for a report to a Committee of the Whole when the PFAS study is finished. No one spoke at the hearing.
- Rolled forward: about $35 million
- PFAS study grant: $100,000
- Justice Assistance Grant: $24,379
Item PH-2 · Development
Murray Municipal Code 17.48.140: signs on multi-tenant buildings
Approved · 5-0
Planning Manager Aaron Ardmore said Colliers requested the text amendment. Wall signs could cover up to 20 percent of the wall for dynamic or individual-letter signs, and 10 percent for standard box signs, on buildings with a shared entrance. The Planning Commission recommended approval 5-1. A commercial real estate representative said signs would be reserved for anchor tenants or tenants occupying a full floor.
Item Recognition · Other
Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, 2026
Approved · 5-0
The council and mayor approved a joint resolution designating the week.
What residents said
One resident praised city services, and the chief operating officer of the Zepstone film and music festival thanked the city for its support of the festival's first year in Murray, saying attendance doubled from last year.