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Mayor’s Message
Thinking About Solar for Your Home?
Murray City Power’s Net Metering Program –one of the rst in Utah – is o ered to residential and commercial customers interested in installing their own rooftop solar generation. The program began in 2006 and has increased in popularity over the years as the cost of solar materials has gone down. The primary bene t of installing a solar energy system is to o set energy purchased from the utility with clean, renewable energy from the sun. More than 250 Murray City Power customers have installed rooftop solar energy systems, with a total installed generating capacity of about 1.5 megawatts.
“Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid,” says Murray City Power’s Matt Youngs. “For example, a customer’s solar energy system may generate more electricity than a home uses during daylight hours. At night and on cloudy or overcast days, the customer will still use electricity from the grid. A special net meter keeps track of electricity owing to and from the grid, and the customer is billed only for their ‘net’ energy use. Murray City Power currently credits net metering customers at the retail rate (one-to-one) for any excess electricity exported to the grid.”
If you’re interested in solar there are a couple of things to keep in mind:
• State and Federal tax credits are available, additional information can be found online.
• Solar marketing is sometimes based on the premise of higher electric bills and regular rate increases. Murray City Power has not had any recent rate increases, so if your utility bill seems to be getting more expensive, it’s most likely due to more electricity being used, or increased costs of other services (water, sewer, garbage, etc.).
• Any salesperson claiming to have “partnered with Murray City” is not accurate. Murray City does not work with, or endorse, any speci c vendor.
• Most solar energy systems are grid-tied, and unless installed with a battery backup system, will not provide electricity during power outages.
Still interested? Here is a checklist of things to do:
• Obtain a building permit
• Purchase a Net Meter
• Complete the Interconnection Agreement
• Install your solar system
• Pass a nal inspection
• Test the new system and install the net and production meters
Please contact Murray City Power with any questions. Additional information can be found on Murray’s website: murray.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5808/ MCP-Net-Metering-Interconnection-Agmt?bidId=
Brett A. Hales -Mayor mayor@murray.utah.gov 801-264-2600 5025 S. State Street Murray, Utah 84107 MAYOR’S OFFICE Attorney 801-264-2640 Business Licensing .................. 801-270-2432 Cemetery 801-264-2637 City Council ............................. 801-264-2603 Finance Department 801-264-2513 FIRE DEPARTMENT Administrative O ce .......... 801-264-2781 Non-Emergency Calls 801-840-4000 General Information ................ 801-264-2525 Senior Recreation Center 801-264-2635 Human Resources.................... 801-264-2656 Library 801-264-2580 Mayor’s O ce .......................... 801-264-2600 Municipal Court 801-284-4280 Museum .................................. 801-264-2589 Murray Park Outdoor Pool 801-266-9321 Murray Parkway Golf Course 801-262-4653 PARKS AND RECREATION Administrative O ce 801-264-2614 Rain-out Information ......... 801-264-2525 The Park Center ....................... 801-284-4200 Passports 801-264-2660 POLICE DEPARTMENT Administrative O ce 801-264-2673 Animal Control/SL County .. 385-468-7387 Code Enforcement 801-264-2673 Non-Emergency Calls ......... 801-840-4000 POWER DEPARTMENT Administrative O ce 801-264-2730 After Hours Emergency ....... 801-264-9669 PUBLIC SERVICES Administrative O ce 801-270-2440 Building Inspection ............ 801-270-2431 Green Waste Trailers 801-270-2440 Planning and Zoning .......... 801-270-2420 Solid Waste 801-270-2440 Water, Sewer, Streets .......... 801-270-2440 Zoning Enforcement 801-270-2426 UTILITIES After Hours Emergency ....... 801-264-9669 Billing Questions 801-264-2626 murray.utah.gov
FEBRUARY 2023
Message from the Council
Introductions Are In Order...
I have just nished my rst full year on the Murray City Council. I have learned and done so much in that time. With that being said, I would like to share my “Re ections on 2022.”
For many years I have used my calendars as a journal, that way I know what I have accomplished and what I still need to work on. As I look through my rst year’s calendar of being on the Murray City Council, I now know why this year went by so quickly. The rst few months I met with city department heads so I could learn what they and their departments do for our City. I learned a tremendous amount about the inner workings of our city and also how Murray City is involved with groups like the ULCT (Utah League of Cities and Towns), UAMPS (Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems), APPA (American Public Power Association) and IPA (Intermountain Power Agency).
Murray City is in great hands with so many wonderful people that give their time to volunteer whenever they see a need. I have been given the opportunity to work with the Murray Area Chamber of Commerce where I have attended ribbon cutting ceremonies and met with various di erent business owners. I have also been lucky enough to work with a few of those business owners in a charity event known as the Haunted Woods.
When some of our outstanding employees have retired or have been promoted to di erent ranks in their various departments, it has been a great pleasure for me to be able to attend and say, “Thank you for your time and service to our City” or “Congratulations on progressing in your career with the City.”
The time to say, “Good-Bye” to the old city hall is swiftly approaching. It is a bitter-sweet Good-Bye to this building which has given us service long beyond its intended years! We are all looking forward to moving into our new city hall which is nearing completion. If you haven’t seen it, please drive by and take a look. It will be so nice to have a safe, modern building when it is completed.
I will always make time for the citizens of Murray. That is what I said on the campaign trail and I will always stand by that. I am always available for conversations, texts, and emails from those who work or live in Murray.
I’m looking forward to another busy year, with each day being a new adventure.
Thank you for choosing Murray City to work, to live, to play or to open a business here. We welcome you with open arms and wish you all a successful 2023.
CITY COUNCIL
Council District 1 Philip J. Markham 801-518-1719 pmarkham@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
Executive Director Jennifer Kennedy Office: 801-264-2622 jkennedy@murray.utah.gov
Telephone Agenda Information 801-264-2525
Pam Cotter District #2
Pam Cotter District 2
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: Cost is $5; prior registration not required
SPECIAL EVENTS
FAMILY CONCERT SERIES
Date: Monday, Feb. 13 – Tony Summerhays
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.
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, Feb. 10 and 24
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free; Register now
VITAL AGING: Aging And Independence
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 28
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free; register now
DANCE
LINE DANCE: BEGINNING
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 for the month; register now
THURSDAY EVENING SOCIAL DANCE
Live Music provided by Tony Summerhays
Date: Thursdays
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
EXERCISE
DAILY EXERCISE CLASSES – check our current newsletter for the schedule
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Murray Arts Beat
For additional information, please contact Lori Edmunds at 801-264-2620
MURRAY PARK 2024 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
In 1918, city officials started discussing the idea of creating a city park. It was not until 1924, under Mayor C. Lester, that Murray Park was first established after purchasing land from the Freeze family. The first official use of the park was an Arbor Day celebration, April 15, 1924. 65 Poplars, 8 Norway Maples, and 3 Sycamores were planted. In an effort to celebrate Murray Park’s upcoming centennial celebration, the Murray City History Advisory Board is collecting memories and photographs of Murray Park to place in a publication. At this time, we are looking for any stories and photographs of the Salt Lake County Fairgrounds in Murray Park. The County fair opened at Murray Park September 2, 1939. The fairgrounds have since been moved to South Jordan City. If you have any memories attending the fair or photographs to share, please contact Katie Lindquist (klindquist@ murray.utah.gov | 801-264-2638).
Murray youth participated in Missoula Children’s Theatre 2023 production of “Johnny Appleseed” on January 14, 2023.
2023 MURRAY PARK AMPHITHEATER MUSICALS
Information on auditions for the summer musicals will be posted online at www.murray.utah. gov/1642/Auditions as they become available. Information will also be posted on our Facebook and Instagram pages. (@ MurrayCityCulturalArts)
NOVEMBER 2022
SENIOR CENTER CONTINUED
PROGRAMS
HAND AND FOOT CARD GAME
Date: Mondays
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
BRIDGE LESSONS
Date: Mondays
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS GAME
Date: Thursdays
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
THE PARK CENTER HOURS
Monday - Friday 5:30am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm
10-WEEK STORYTELLING
WORKSHOP
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 18 –Wednesday, Mar. 22
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free; Register now
HEALTH SERVICES
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC by Harmony Home Health
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 8
Time: 10:30 a.m. – noon
Cost: Free; no appointment necessary
HEARING SCREENING
Date: Mondays
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free; advance appointment required
HAIRCUTS
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $10; advance appointment required
MASSAGE THERAPY
Date: Thursdays
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 for half-hour or $40 for hour; advance appointment required
Online reservations available. WWW.MCREG.COM
Friday Rental times 4:30pm-5:30pm 6:30pm-7:30pm (swim before)
Saturday Rental times 11am-12pm | 1pm-2pm 3pm-4pm (swim before)
Sunday Rental times 10am-11am (swim after) 12pm-1pm (swim before)
Cost: $50 per hour
Daily Admission for swim
Children 2 & Under Free (must have 3 layers (swim diaper, plastic pant, swim suit)
Youth 3-17 years $3
Adults (18-59 years) $5
Senior (60+ years) $4
Great news! Check your insurance because a membership to The Senior Recreation Center and The Park Center might be free. United Healthcare Medicare members with a Renew Active benefit can receive a free annual membership with their Renew Active code. Go to www.partneroptumfitness.com and answer a few questions to see if you are eligible. We are excited for this healthcare partnership and look forward to exploring options with each individual as we try to provide for their fitness needs. We provide exercise opportunities and musclestrengthening activities that can assist with overall health, lower risk of falling, and increased energy.
RECREATION | THE PARK CENTER 202 E. MURRAY PARK AVE. MCREG.COM MURRAY.UTAH.GOV
