Votes at a glance: Murray adopts budget amendment, OKs CPACE administration agreement, and appoints interim councilmember

MURRAY, Utah — Several formal actions recorded on Jan. 21 by Murray City’s governing bodies resulted in unanimous approvals or motions to proceed. The items below summarize the motions, outcomes and immediate next steps as recorded in the meeting minutes and transcript.

Budget amendment — ordinance adopted The council adopted an ordinance amending the city’s fiscal‑year 2024–25 budget. Finance Director Brenda Moore presented the amendment as a package of transfers and revenue recognitions, including grants to public safety and parks, reimbursements for fire responses, a request to increase vehicle and equipment budgets in the power and streets funds, and settlement expenses that the risk fund will cover with partial insurance reimbursement.

Action recorded: Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2024–25 budget. Outcome: Approved unanimously by the council. Council roll call recorded aye votes from all members present.

CPACE administrative agreement — resolution approved The council approved a resolution authorizing the city to enter an agreement with Sustainable Real Estate Solutions, Inc. (SRS) to administer Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C‑PACE) projects in Murray. Staff explained the program’s mechanics: SRS administers projects, a capital partner provides financing, and the city records a voluntary assessment that is assignable to the capital partner; enforcement and repayment are handled by the capital provider in the event of default.

Action recorded: Resolution authorizing SRS to provide administrative and professional services for C‑PACE projects. Outcome: Approved unanimously by the council.

Redevelopment Agency closed session and strategy motion — motion adopted The Redevelopment Agency (RDA) convened a closed session under Utah Code 52‑4‑205(1)(e) to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property near State Street and 4800 South. After reconvening in open session, the RDA board voted to adopt the strategy discussed in closed session and to proceed accordingly; the board’s roll call shows unanimous approval.

Action recorded: Motion to adopt the strategy discussed in the closed session regarding property at State Street and 4800 South. Outcome: Motion adopted by the RDA; board members voted aye on the record.

Appointment of interim councilmember — resolution adopted and oath administered Following a public interview and ranking process that narrowed candidates to two finalists (including a coin toss to break a tie), the council moved and seconded a resolution to appoint Anthony Scott Goodman as interim Murray City Council member for District 3. The council then adopted the resolution by roll call and administered the oath of office; the resolution specifies service through Jan. 6, 2026.

Action recorded: Resolution appointing Anthony Scott Goodman as interim Murray City Council member, District 3, pursuant to Utah Code section 20A‑1‑510. Outcome: Resolution approved by unanimous roll call; oath administered on the record.

What happens next - Budget: The finance director will finalize year‑end transfers and move funds into CIP and equipment accounts as described in the adopted amendment. Major transfers and reserve adjustments will be reported as part of year‑end closing. - CPACE: The signed agreement places the city in an administrative role; project applications will be handled by SRS and reported to the Utah Office of Energy Development and the city as they occur. - RDA property strategy: The RDA’s approved strategy will guide subsequent negotiation or real‑estate action; the board instructed staff to proceed per the adopted strategy. - Interim appointment: Anthony Scott Goodman was sworn in; he will serve until Jan. 6, 2026 or until a special election outcome, per the resolution.

The transcript contains recorded roll‑calls and motion texts for each of these items; all of the motions described above were recorded as carried.