Commissioners back exploring memorial‑bench program on county trails

Sep 15, 2026

Staff presented a memorial‑bench program proposal to allow donors to sponsor benches on county trails, with an application process, predetermined sites, donor‑paid bench costs and maintenance expectations; commissioners expressed support for a pilot rollout on the Legacy and West Davis trails.

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County staff proposed a memorial‑bench program that would allow members of the public to donate benches with commemorative plaques for placement at predetermined sites on county trails. The presenter described a tiered offering (economical benches up to premium stone benches), an application and approval process, and terms requiring donors to accept responsibility for replacement or long‑term maintenance in many cases.

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