Murphy residents could see modest increases in their monthly utility bills under preliminary recommendations presented during the City Council’s second budget work session. But no changes will become final until the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget receives public hearings and council approval in September.
Much of the Tuesday, June 30, workshop focused on a detailed review of the city’s proposed fee schedule, including adjustments to solid waste collection, water and wastewater rates that city officials said are based on previously approved contracts and long-term planning rather than new policy decisions.
Finance Director Berna Fitzpatrick-Walker told council the recommended solid waste fees reflect the annual consumer price index adjustment allowed under the city’s contract with Republic Services. She said the proposal includes a 4.7% CPI adjustment across the various collection services.
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