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The Municipality of Murrysville held a council meeting on March 17, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions. Key topics included the consideration of purchasing tarps for local baseball fields to preserve infield conditions and extend playability despite weather challenges. The council discussed the cost, estimated at about $3,000 per tarp, and agreed to authorize staff to proceed with the purchase of two tarps for up to $10,000, with the potential for future expansion based on results. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved a formal policy (Policy 53-26) establishing financial reporting and payment procedures for volunteer fire companies, ensuring proper expenditure oversight and allowing for direct vendor payments or reimbursements. There was also discussion about the stormwater credit manual and fee structure, with council requesting further modeling of credit scenarios by the engineering consultant LSSE to better balance incentives and revenue impacts before finalizing the program. These procurement and policy decisions reflect the municipality's efforts to manage capital improvements, operational costs, and financial accountability effectively.