Murray City Live, June 16, 2026

The Murray City Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors held a meeting on June 16, 2026, focusing primarily on budget approvals, project updates, and municipal easement vacations. The board approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget for the Redevelopment Agency, which included allocations for professional services, administrative fees, and reimbursements related to various redevelopment projects such as the Fireclay and East Vine Street areas. A significant discussion centered on the Block One redevelopment project, highlighting delays due to utility easements held by Lumen and access issues with UDOT, particularly concerning on-street parking. The board also approved vacating two municipal utility easements at approximately 4950 South Gallery Drive to facilitate new development. Additionally, the city council adopted an interim budget amendment that included a property tax revenue increase of $714,297 to fund additional police and fire department resources and pay adjustments. The meeting included the appointment and swearing-in of a new city engineer, Chris Zaugg Wislack, and discussions about the consolidated fee schedule, with plans to refine and update it before final adoption. No specific contract awards or RFPs were finalized during this meeting, but there was mention of an upcoming RFP related to Old City Hall redevelopment. Overall, the meeting addressed key budgetary and redevelopment issues impacting future procurement and capital projects in Murray City.