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Mayor’s Message
MAYOR’S OFFICE
MURRAY CITY WATER UPDATE
mayor@murray.utah.gov 801-264-2600 5025 S. State Street Murray, Utah 84107
Water. You don’t realize how important it is until you don’t have it. We hope to never face situations where the water is contaminated or there simply isn’t enough water. Murray Public Works is taking steps to make sure clean water keeps flowing to your faucets, showers and toilets. It’s increasingly a challenge as the drought continues to wreak havoc on our reservoirs,
Brett A. Hales -Mayor
lakes and other water storage places. We applaud efforts, by you, to cut back on the amount of water you use on your landscapes and in your homes. Keep up the good work! The following is a report on some of the most recent Public Works water activities:
Murray City Water Update Murray City Water Department got its start back in 1903 when the McGhie Springs property was acquired. That has been one of the most important water sources since. There have been many changes and upgrades to the water system over the years. Currently, 20 full-time employees watch over and maintain the water system which includes 194 miles of water pipe and 10,192 service connections. There are 19 wells and 8 springs and more than 1,400 McGhie Springs city owned fire hydrants that are exTunnel 1920 ercised yearly. Murray Water has five water reservoirs with a total storage capacity of 12 million gallons. The city averages around 40 mainline water breaks a year which is responded to within 30 minutes to determine whether it requires more attention. Murray has on-call personnel 24/7 to respond to all calls from residents or businesses. After hours calls are dispatched through Murray Power Dispatch after hours number (801)264-9669. Normal business hours are 7:00 to 3:30 M–F for Public Works. Customers can call during these hours at (801)270-2440. Murray does not allow a resident to access the meter box where a shutoff valve is located. If you need your water turned off, please call. This service is provided free of charge at any time.
Murray City Water Upcoming Projects Projects scheduled for 2022–2023 are upgrades to failing water pipe in the Walden Meadow and Hollow Springs area. More than 4,200 feet of new water pipes will be installed beginning sometime in April with a project length of three months. In addition to this, Murray City Water crews will replace water pipe on Commerce Drive from 4600 South to 4800 South in mid-March. This summer, our crews will also be installing new water mains on (1) 6240 South, 300 East to 440 East, (2) 370 East, Winchester Street to 6270 South, and (3) 4th Ave and 5th Ave near the
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new City Hall location. These projects will be around 5,000 feet of pipe which is funded by water sales. All residents or business within these project locations will be notified prior to starting.
Murray City Water Conservation Efforts Murray City Water Department is involved in many Water Conservation Programs ranging from rebate programs to partnership with other agencies. Water conservation in Utah is becoming more important every year and water companies must find ways to encourage all water users to find ways to conserve this precious resource. In 2019, Murray City Water completed the Water Conservation Plan which is required by the State and must be reviewed and updated every five years. Murray City Water has been making efforts for water conservation by creating incentives and a Flip Your Strip rebate program that helps Murray Water users. Any Murray resident who is on the Murray Water system can qualify for up to three rebates for installing new water efficient toilets and shower heads. Another rebate program that Murray City Water offers is “Flip your Strip”. This allows a Murray resident on Murray Water to get up to $350.00 to convert your current grass park strip to a more water wise design; certain criteria must be met to qualify. More information on both these programs can be found on the Murray City website under Water Department and Water Conservation. Another option for a sprinkler controller rebate is to go to the Utah Water Savers website. Here,
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Message from the Council Hello Everyone, What a whirlwind this newly elected council member has been on these past couple of months. I was sworn in on Tuesday January 4th, then had a Committee of the Whole meeting, an RDA (Redevelopment Pam Cotter Agency) meeting and finished off the night District 2 with a City Council meeting. Talk about baptism by fire! I am honored to serve on several committees. I was appointed as Vice Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee. We have met with our Finance Director, Brenda Moore, twice so far to get us prepared for budget time. I was also appointed to be on the CIP (Capital Improvement Program) Committee. We will be meeting with department heads to go over their budgets for next year in the near future. Finally, I will be a representative for the City Council to the Murray City Chamber of Commerce. I met with the Chamber of Commerce Youth Government at the State Capitol in January. While we were there, we enjoyed a breakfast and I did some catch up with some of the students I know. While the youth went off to do a scavenger hunt, I met with Sheri Van Bibber (Chamber Member for the Youth) and we discussed things that she was working on for our youth. When that was over we went to a discussion on redesigning our State Flag. While I was listening to the Legislators ask questions of our youth, I was so proud of their
responses. I could see them run for office someday. What bright futures all these amazing students have. I also attended the ULCT (Utah League of Cities and Towns) Elected Officials Essentials training in January. The League’s Executive Director, Cameron Diehl is one of our very own Murray High School graduates. It was great to say, “Hi,” to him and see how he was doing. In the short time I have held office, I have had the opportunity to have a few meetings with Mayor Hales. We have had some wonderful discussions about the things I heard from my constituents during my campaign. Then to “top” off all these events, the City held a “Beam Topping Ceremony” for the new City Hall and Police Building. Everyone that works for Murray City had the opportunity to sign the beam. We heard from Mayor Hales and from Council Chair Kat Martinez, and then the beam was lifted to be the last beam of the new City Hall. We hope to be in by March 2023. This City Hall is for everyone to enjoy, use and to be proud of. In the month of March I will be conducting my first City Council meetings. After March, I hope I will be an old pro at this. (HaHa). I will continue to represent District 2 and all of the residents and businesses that are here now and in the future. Thank you for the support and service you give to your neighbors and your friends. Feel free to contact me by email at pcotter@murray.utah.gov.
WATER QUALITY CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE they have a rebate program for residents who live in Utah. There are some requirements to qualify but they offer $75.00 to qualifying properties. Since 2015, Murray has partnered with the Utah Rivers Council and offered rain barrels to Murray residents at a discounted price. This program will begin again this year later in March with distribution on May 7th at Millcreek City Hall. There are only 100 rain barrels available to Murray residents so it’s first-come. Residents are allowed two barrels on their property and can collect up to 2,500 gallons of water a year. More information can be found on the Utah Rivers Council website. Murray City Water partners with the National Energy Foundation (NEF). Fourth grade students in Murray elementary schools learn to conserve water by taking shorter showers, watering lawns in shorter cycles and using other water conservation tools. The kids are asked to come up with ways to conserve water and then create a drawing which is entered into a contest. The winners get prizes and get their drawing published in the annual Murray City CCR report. Kids are also given different items each year which are related to water conservation that they can take home and use. Educating the kids is a great way to instill these water conservation ideas at an early age. Murray Water has made other efforts to help with water conservation. In 2018, the Murray City Council adopted a resolution to restrict times that a resident can water their lawn from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Watering within these hours is 2021 Drawing Contest Winner when the greatest waste of water occurs
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CITY COUNCIL Council District 1 Kat Martinez 385-743-8766
kat.martinez@murray.utah.gov Council District 2 Pam Cotter 801-541-8364
pcotter@murray.utah.gov Council District 3 Rosalba Dominguez 801-330-6232
rosalba.dominguez@murray.utah.gov Council District 4 Diane Turner 801-635-6382
diane.turner@murray.utah.gov Council District 5 Gerry Hrechkosy 385-800-1796
ghrechkosy@murray.utah.gov
due to evaporation. This ordinance is in line with Executive Director most other cities or other water agencies within Jennifer Kennedy the state of Utah. Murray has also been involved in “Fix a Leak Week”. In the past, Murray has had Office: 801-264-2622 a booth set up for a week at Lowes in Murray jkennedy@murray.utah.gov during the month of March. Covid restrictions Telephone Agenda Information during the past couple years has prevented us from doing this. At the Murray Fun Days, we have 801-264-2525 a booth set up to promote water conservation and even pass out free water to thirsty Murray Fun Days participants. With the continued drought and growth, it is more important than ever for everyone to find ways that they can contribute to reducing their water use. Murray City Water asks that all residents be conscious of their water use and habits and ask themselves “Is there more I can do to conserve water?” More information and ideas on Water Conservation can be found on the Jordan Valley Water website under Conservation Programs. With the conservation efforts that Murray residents have been doing, we have noticed our water pumped totals have reduced to comparative years. We estimate that Murray residents contributed to saving roughly 286,000,000 million gallons of water in 2021, with delivery of 2,554,187,000 gallons of water in 2021. These water conservation efforts by Murray residents are greatly appreciated. If we all do a little, we can save a lot!
Murray City Water Quality We feel that some very important efforts are being made in regards to our water quality. We understand that this is a very important issue with all water users. Murray Water is doing all it can to assure the best water practices and policies are followed to provide the best possible quality of water for residents. Some of our processes include monthly water sampling at 40 locations within our water system. Any positive test result for bacteria are reported immediately to the Division of Drinking Water. We do immediate follow up testing upstream and downstream of any positive site. Murray has been fortunate and rarely has any positive bacteria
APRIL 2022 samples. E Coli has never been detected in our water. In the event repeat samples come back positive, we would work with Division of Drinking Water and follow their protocol for public notification. Some upcoming things we will be giving attention to related to Water Quality are new Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) that were finalized by the EPA in December 2021. This will require all water companies to inventory all water service line materials within their water system and then submit a report to the EPA by October 16, 2024. For Murray to accomplish this, starting spring of 2022, we will be checking meter locations in our service area to determine the service line materials. Since the early 80’s Murray standardized all service line materials and will not need to be checked. However, we will need to check about 7,000 of our 10,000 service connections currently in our system. This project will most likely take about a year and a half to complete but, we will still be able to make the deadline. Another upcoming requirement by the EPA for all water systems is the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule or
(UCMR5). This rule requires that every five years a revised list of contaminants set by the EPA is tested for in water systems serving more than 10,000 people. With the UCMR 5 we will be required to test all Murray sources of water for 30 different contaminants to be completed between 2023 to 2025, using only approved sample methods set forth by the EPA as well as using an approved testing lab. Murray Water has 19 wells which will be required to be tested in this period of time with the cost estimated to be around $25,000 dollars. Every year, water companies are required to send out a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to all users with their water system, this must be sent out by June 30th every year. We mail this to all Murray Water users in the month of June. The current CCR can be found on our web site and at other locations like the Murray Library, Murray Senior Recreation Center, and Murray City Hall. Murray City Water appreciates the confidence that is placed in its staff to protect this valuable resource.
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Murray Senior Recreation Center 10 East 6150 South, Murray, Utah 84107 801-264-2635 seniorrec@murray.utah.gov murray.utah.gov/140Senior-Recreation-Center mcreg.com Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday Check our website for any changes in programs.
DAILY LUNCH by CHEF OMAR LIMON Date: Tuesday through Friday Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $4; prior registration not required
SPECIAL EVENTS SENIOR GOLF LEAGUE GENERAL MEETING Date: Monday, Apr. 4 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: No cost for the General Meeting. Initial Golf League Fee is $10 per player plus green fees and prize fees for participation in scheduled golf tournaments. FAMILY CONCERT SERIES Date: Monday, Apr. 11 – Pick’ee Out the Stingers Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: Free; no appointment needed open to all ages and doors open at 6:00 p.m. SPRING BRIDGE TOURNAMENT Date: Monday, Apr. 18 Time: 12:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $5; register now through Friday, Apr. 15 NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY Date: Wednesday, May 25 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CLASSES CERAMICS Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $1.50 each class plus cost of supplies GRIEF SUPPORT Date: Friday, Apr. 1 Friday, Apr. 15 Friday, Apr. 29 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free; Register now NUTRITION: MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE Date: Tuesday, Apr. 5 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free; register now VITAL AGING: TRASH OR TREASURE Date: Tuesday, Apr. 19 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free; register now
ARTS WATERCOLORS WITH JOHN FACKRELL Date: Monday, Apr. 18 through Monday, May 23 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $33; register now
#10 East 6150 South (1 block west of State Street)
BEGINNING WATERCOLORS AND ART APPRECIATION WITH JOHN AND JOAN FACKRELL Date: Monday, Apr. 18 through Monday, May 23 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $33; register now WEDNESDAY PAINTING WITH JEANETTE MORRIS Date: Wednesday, May 4 through Wednesday, Jun. 22 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $40; register now Note: Jeanette is an experienced teacher and paints in both watercolors and oils; she has some experience with pastels and acrylics.
DANCE BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS Date: Monday, Apr. 11 – May 16 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free; register now LINE DANCE: ADVANCED Date: Tuesday Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cost: $10 for the month of April; register now LINE DANCE: BEGINNING Date: Tuesday Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cost: $10 for the month of April; register now
EXERCISE DAILY EXERCISE CLASSES – check our current newsletter for the schedule UNIVERSITY OF UTAH STUDENTS – Overall Fitness and Personal Training Date: Tuesdays and Fridays (Overall Fitness) Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cost: Free; register now NOTE: Personal Training appointments are available
For information call 801-264-2635
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Senior Center Continued based on student schedules, call the Center for training availability and appointments.
PROGRAMS THURSDAY EVENING SOCIAL DANCE Live Music provided by Tony Summerhays Date: Thursdays Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Cost: $5 HAND AND FOOT Date: Mondays Time: 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS GAME Date: Thursdays Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free HEALTH SERVICES HAIRCUTS Date: Friday, Apr. 8 Friday, Apr. 22 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $9; advance appointment required BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC BY HARMONY HOME HEALTH Date: Thursday, Apr. 14 Time: 10:30 a.m. – noon Cost: Free; no appointment necessary MASSAGE THERAPY Date: Thursday, Apr. 14 Thursday, Apr. 28 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $20 for half-hour or $40 for hour; advance appointment required
Murray Arts Beat
For additional information, please contact Lori Edmunds at 801-264-2620
RESIDENT ON DISPLAY Original artwork by Murray resident artists are displayed in the central display case at City Hall. Ruth Johnson will be showcasing her artwork April through May. Ruth was raised in Springville, Utah. She studied art and interior design at BYU, as well as art at SLCC and Petersen Art Center. Colored pencil is her preferred medium, but she also works in oils and watercolors. Ruth has won awards for her colored pencil works in Intermountain Society of Artists, the Murray Juried Art Show, and Utah State Fair exhibits. She has lived in Murray for the past 26 years. For those interested in showcasing their talent and becoming a Resident on Display, please contact klindquist@murray.utah.gov
Murray City Cultural Arts presents Sister Act – July 15-16, 18, 21-23 at the Murray Park Amphitheater. The production is being directed by Bruce Craven. Auditions will be April 20th & 21st, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Prepare 16-32 bars of music. Callbacks will be held April 23rd, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Location to be announced at a later time. Updates and information can be found at www.murray.utah.gov/1642/Auditions For more information, please call the Senior Recreation Center at (801) 264-2635, or email klindquist@murray.utah.gov
TRIPS WENDOVER Date: Thursday, May 12 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cost: $22; register now TUACAHN: DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS AND WONDERLAND
MURRAY FUN DAYS – JULY 4, 2022 Date: Monday, Jun. 6 through Thursday, Jun. 9 Cost is $475 per person based on double occupancy Cost is $575 per person based on single occupancy Register beginning Tuesday, Mar. 22 and a $50 deposit per person is due at time of registration. Payment in full due by Wednesday, May 4
Parade Entry forms are due by June 1, 2022. Forms can be found at the Murray Parks & Rec Office or online at www.murray.utah.gov/412/Parade-Information Chalk Art Contest registration is open! Limited spots – must pre-register before June 13th. $15 Entry Fee. Forms and more details can be found at the Murray Parks & Rec Office or online at www.murray.utah. gov/1635/Chalk-Art-Contest Registration for Chalk Art is also available online at mcreg.com