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Council votes $1,000 match to restore community historical markers
Summary
Representatives of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers requested city matching funds to refresh deteriorating historical markers. The council approved a $1,000 match so the group can replace the worst vinyl plaques before the July 24 community fair.
Brenda Stout, captain of the Enoch Daughters of the Utah Pioneers chapter, told the council the group's markers have deteriorated in under a decade and asked the city to match $1,000 the chapter had raised to replace the worst surface plaques and explore longer‑lasting materials. "The organization had raised one thousand dollars and hoped the city would match this amount to improve the condition of markers that were in poor shape," Stout said.
Council members discussed material choices and costs. The group estimated about $100 per replacement plaque for roughly ten of the worst markers using current funds; bronze markers were noted as more durable but cost‑prohibitive. Finance Director Ashley Horton confirmed the Public Works signage budget could pay invoices from the current fiscal year before June 30, allowing the city to reimburse the chapter without an interbudget transfer. Council Member David Harris moved to approve the $1,000 match; Council Member Debra Ley seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The DUP chapter plans to complete initial restorations before the city fair on July 24 and will distribute a map of markers at the event.
