Monthly Newsletter - July 2020
What's Happening
In This Issue
  • Animal Control Services
  • Transportation Master Plan Survey
  • Joint Resolution from the Mayor and City Council
  • Downtown Redevelopment
  • Murray Arts in the Park
  • July Food Truck Schedule
  • Public Works Updates
  • Tips for Saving Utility Costs
  • Water Conservation
Murray City is Now Served by
Salt Lake County Animal Services
An exciting change for Murray City! As of July 1, 2020, Salt Lake County Animal Services is honored to serve the 2-legged and 4-legged residents of Murray. Salt Lake County Animal Services is the largest no kill municipal shelter in Utah and provides shelter for all types of lost and abandoned domestic pets.
Transportation Master Plan
Murray City is working on a Transportation Master Plan. A Transportation Master Plan is a fundamental tool to plan for the future, as well as today, by assessing current road, transit and active transportation performance and future needs for our growing city. This includes walking, biking, driving, using public transit, and any other way in which you move around Murray. A community survey is now underway, and we would appreciate your input!
Joint Resolution of the Mayor and
Municipal Council of Murray City
At the City Council meeting on July 7, 2020, Mayor Camp and the Municipal Council of Murray City, Utah, approved a joint resolution affirming the city's commitment to police accountability and racial justice in city policing practices.
Downtown Redevelopment
Residents will soon notice a great deal of construction activity west of Murray’s historic district on State Street. The new Hanauer Street project will be built from 4800 South to Vine Street. This new road will border the new city hall, which will also soon be under construction.  Building of the new city hall will commence as soon as the cell tower on 4800 South is relocated, sometime this summer or fall. Finally, the city is reviewing redevelopment proposals from the private sector for the block where the Murray Costume Shop and the Murray Arts Center once resided. Plans will be shared with the community when they become available.

Check out our summer arts programs. Evening concerts at the amphitheater are $10 per ticket. Lunchtime concerts, matinees and family fun nights are free.
Food trucks are in Murray Park on Tuesday nights from 5-8 p.m. The trucks are located in the large parking lot east of the Park Center. The schedule is subject to change.
Public Works Projects






Murray City Public Works has several street, water and wastewater projects scheduled this summer.
Utility Cost-Saving Tips
Feeling down about your high power or water bill? Here are a few tips to help reduce your consumption and save a few dollars in the process.

  • Don't block air movement - Air must circulate around registers, baseboards, radiators and cold air returns for maximum efficiency

  • Keep blinds and drapes closed to keep out the sunlight

  • Turn off fans when you leave the room

  • Install a programmable thermostat

  • Unplug chargers - Chargers and other electronics continue to draw power even when they are not in use

  • Use your BBQ outside instead of using the oven or stove.

  • Always run a full load of laundry - This cuts down on energy and water use. Use cold water to reduce energy costs for heating the water

  • Hang your laundry outside to dry rather than using a dryer

  • Avoid peak-hour usage - Do laundry and run dishwashers between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., or after 7 p.m.
Water Conservation
As a way to promote water conservation, Murray City Water is offering a park strip conversion rebate program called “Flip Your Strip”. We encourage Murray residents to review this program to see if it could benefit you.
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