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Votes at a glance: Murray council approves surplus conveyance, fee waivers and other routine actions
Summary
The council recorded unanimous and majority approvals on several items Aug. 5, including a surplus property conveyance to assemble theater parking, waivers for event public‑safety fees and a waiver of golf cart fees for a school fundraiser, plus a resolution supporting America250 Utah.
The Murray City Council on Aug. 5 recorded votes on several items during the regular meeting. Key outcomes:
• Transfer of property from enterprise fund to CIP (public hearing and ordinance): Approved. Council voted to move the Jensen Lane parcel from the stormwater enterprise to the capital/ CIP fund (no cash exchanged) to allow later surplus conveyance. Vote: Miss Turner — aye; Mister Hawk — aye; Mister Pickett — aye; Miss Cotter — aye; Mister Goodman — aye.
• Resolution declaring property at approximately 440 West Jensen Lane surplus and approving conveyance under Utah Code 10‑8‑2: Approved unanimously. The council approved a conveyance structured as $600,000 cash plus a city parcel appraised at $390,000. Vote: Miss Turner — aye; Mister Hawk — aye; Mister Pickett — aye; Miss Cotter — aye; Mister Goodman — aye.
• Resolution waiving police and fire protection fees for the Murray Area Chamber of Commerce Hot Air Balloon Palooza (Sept. 19–21, 2025) at Cottonwood High School: Approved. The council approved in‑kind waivers for police and fire services (staff noted police coverage will be overtime and fire coverage will be within regular shifts). Vote: Miss Turner — aye; Mister Hawk — aye; Mister Pickett — aye; Miss Cotter — aye; Mister Goodman — aye.
• Resolution waiving golf cart fees for the Murray Education Foundation charity golf tournament (Aug. 22, 2025) at Murray Parkway Golf Course: Approved. Council approved a waiver of cart fees (green fees were discussed but the final motion covered cart fees only). Vote: Miss Turner — aye; Mister Hawk — aye; Mister Pickett — aye; Miss Cotter — aye; Mister Goodman — aye.
• Resolution supporting America250 Utah and recognizing the Murray City America250 community committee: Approved. Vote: Miss Turner — aye; Mister Hawk — aye; Mister Pickett — aye; Miss Cotter — aye; Mister Goodman — aye.
• Minutes and procedural motions: Council approved Committee of the Whole and council minutes (including a spelling correction noted during the session).
These items were recorded by voice vote or roll call as shown; several measures were unanimous. Where timing or financial details were discussed (for example, the conveyance and the golf tournament fees), staff provided supplementary numbers during the meeting.
