Double Butte Cemetery Restoration and Pioneer Section Preservation
Summary
Community Services presented findings from a recent engineering assessment of the historic Double Butte Cemetery, detailing estimated costs exceeding $2.6 million for infrastructure, drainage, and roadway repairs, alongside historic marker preservation needs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Initial planning-level estimates place infrastructure and roadway repairs at approximately $2.6 million to $3.5 million, excluding comprehensive historic preservation costs.
Local history enthusiasts, families of those interred, and visitors benefit from the preservation and improved accessibility of a significant historical landmark.
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Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Work Study Session — October 22, 2026
Community Services presented findings from a recent engineering assessment of the historic Double Butte Cemetery, detailing estimated costs exceeding $2.6 million for infrastructure, drainage, and roadway repairs, alongside historic marker preservation needs.
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — January 14, 2026
City staff presented the draft assessment for Double Butte Cemetery, highlighting that over 1,000 of the 4,853 surveyed grave markers need repairs, cleaning, or replacement. Commissioners discussed funding sources, including a $1 million donation from Jerry Brock, and the need for a phased repair approach.
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