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Overview of Divisions
Public Safety Divisions
The Murray Police Department and the Murray Fire Department have approximately 30 sworn members per department. Each department has three shifts that work on a rotation basis. Sworn members are eligible for state incentive pay as well as hazardous duty retirement. Applicants must meet stringent requirements and testing including but not limited to mental testing, physical agility testing, drug testing, as well as physical health requirements.
Public Works Divisions
The Public Works Division is made up of
Natural Gas,
Water,
Water Plant,
Wastewater Plant,
Street,
Sanitation,
Central Garage,
Transfer Station and
Planning & Engineering.
Natural Gas
The Natural Gas Department provides fuel for many customers of Calloway
and Graves Counties. The Gas Department is responsible for installing
and maintaining the gas piping that serves residential and commercial
customers.
Water
The Water Department maintains water system infrastructure and installs
new water services and water mains. Many new improvements have recently
been added to the system to help assure quality water for the many
customers of the Water System.
Wastewater
The Wastewater Department is responsible for the safe, effective removal
of sanitary waste by maintaining and installing sewage mains that flow
to the Bee Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Water Plant
The Water Plant maintains and assures that quality water standards meet
state and federal regulations.
Street
The Street Department helps maintain the miles of streets that are the
responsibility of the City of Murray. The department also conducts a
pick-up service for brush and leaves in the spring and fall seasons,
respectively. The department also oversees the care and daily
maintenance of the City Cemetery.
Sanitation
The Sanitation Department is responsible for removing and hauling the
tons of refuse that is generated daily by the customers of the City of
Murray.
Planning & Engineering
The Planning & Engineering Department oversees land usage, zoning
compliance and new construction in the City of Murray as well as
portions of Calloway County within a 4 mile radius of 12th and Main Sts.
One of the more fascinating areas of the Planning & Engineering
Department is the GIS Department which provides mapping services for the
City and records the location of utility services.
