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The Municipality of Murrysville Council held a regular voting meeting on March 4, 2026, where several community updates and announcements were shared, including local programs and events. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the discussion of the storm water credit manual related to the recently implemented storm water fee ordinance. Staff presented a detailed overview of the credit system designed to incentivize property owners to implement best management practices (BMPs) such as rain barrels, swales, and permeable pavements to reduce storm water runoff. The council debated the fairness and structure of the credit percentages, balancing economic feasibility for small ratepayers with incentives for larger property owners. The manual is still in draft form and will be revisited for further discussion and potential approval. Additionally, the council accepted the resignation of a member and awarded a contract for the replacement of traffic signal heads and pedestrian signals along the Route 22 corridor, funded primarily by a grant. Engineering services were also approved for a storm water relocation project along Holding Pen Highway to address existing drainage issues. Overall, the meeting emphasized infrastructure improvements, storm water management policies, and community safety enhancements.