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**SPEED LIMIT CHANGE**
Effective Thursday, January 26, 2012, the speed limit will be reduced to 45 MPH on S. Lowry Street between Sam Griffin Drive and Hays Street due to future signalization at Sam Griffin Drive for additional Nissan traffic.

Smyrna Fire Department Citizens' Fire Academy Class

The Smyrna Fire Department will offer a Citizens Fire Academy. The twelve week course will educate participants about the daily life of firefighters, raise fire and life safety awareness, and provide information about the services of the Town of Smyrna Fire Department.

The Citizens Fire Academy will take place on Thursdays from 6pm - 9pm beginning March 8th. Due to Spring Break for area schools, there will not be a session on March 22nd. There is no cost for participants of the Academy, and all materials will be provided.

While the Academy won’t make you a firefighter, there will be plenty of demonstrations and hands-on activities in which you will be encouraged to participate outside the classroom. The Academy will bring into focus the very nature of firefighting along with the hazards and rewards firefighting encompasses. It will also provide a forum to allow constructive interaction between the fire department and the citizens of Smyrna.

Persons over the age of 18 who reside in Smyrna or work for the Town of Smyrna can apply to attend the academy. Applicants will be subjected to a limited background check.

Your application, the release of liability, and the emergency contact information sheet should be completed and mailed to the Smyrna Fire Department at 315 South Lowry Street. Or you can hand deliver your forms at Fire Department Headquarters, which is located at 145 South Lowry Street (Monday through Friday from 8am until 4:30pm). More information >>>
 

The Smyrna Police Department will be hosting a women’s self–defense class in June.

This class is for women only and it is based on the
RAD-SYSTEM of self-defense. RAD (RAPE, AGGRESSION and DEFENSE) is a self-defense program designed to enhance a woman’s natural desire to RESIST rape/aggression as well as enhance the human natural “fight or flight” response when dealing with aggression. The entire 12 hour course is broken down into 4 separate, 3 hour classes. The course not only teaches women techniques for physical defense but also teaches women techniques to prevent a potential attack through “situational awareness” and trusting their “sixth sense.” Women will also have the opportunity to test their newly learned skills in a controlled environment during a training simulation with an aggressor.

• The dates for the class are Jan. 31st, Feb. 1st, 7th and 8th (Tuesday and Wednesday nights) from 6 pm – 9 pm.
• Mother/daughter student teams are strongly encouraged.
• Minimum age is 12 years old without a maximum age for participation. Juvenile students will need a parent/guardian release.
• Cost for the class is $25.00 per household.
• For more information about the RAD system of self-defense, you may go to www.rad-systems.com 
• Anyone interested in taking the Jan./Feb. class should contact Sgt. Bobby Gibson at (615) 459-9742, ext. 2536 or via email at bobby.gibson@townofsmyrna.org 
 

Where to Retire?

The Town of Smyrna has been recognized as one of the top 25 suburbs for retirement. Forbes Magazine published its list in the August 1st edition of its online publication.

Gallery: The Top 25 Suburbs For Retirement

Cost of living and tax climate for retirees were considered when compiling the list. Smyrna’s Cost of Living is eleven percent below the national average.
Suburbs considered had to be within a twenty-five mile radius of a big city. Forbes Magazine also collected data from city-data.com. Crime rates, air quality, the availability of hospitals and higher education were also evaluated.
Smyrna has a population of about 40,000 residents. Other cities on the list include Plano, Texas with a population of 260,000 and Lauderdale, Minnesota, population 2,200.

 

Low-Cost Non-Potable Water Is Now Available In Smyrna

The Town is adding repurified water to its water supply offerings for its customers. Repurified water is water that has been treated for limited public use through the waste water plant. The repurified water is limited to non-potable or non-drinking water use by state regulations. The twice-treated water is treated with ultraviolet exposure and chlorination to achieve disinfection.

Potential Uses? Irrigation, landscape impoundments, wetlands wildlife habitats, streams, industrial cooling, toilet flushing, vehicle washing, crop irrigation, recreational impoundments, and some industrial uses.

Where Is This Available? The distribution mains will be located along Sam Ridley Parkway, Nissan Blvd., and Stonecrest Parkway. Distribution mains and services can be extended to existing irrigation customers and potential committed customers who are within 1000 feet of the transmission mains. MAP

Repurified Water Rates

For First 2,000 gallons/month of water $10.00
Over 2,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons/month (April – October) $2.00
Over 2,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons/month (November – March) $1.00
Full Year per 1,000 gallons/month $1.00

Full Year Rate is for customers who use a minimum monthly average November/March volume of 150,000 gallons.

Current Irrigation Rates

Minimum Charge $14.95
For First 10,000 gallons $3.05
Per 1,000 gallons for next 15,000 gallons $ 3.55
Per 1,000 gallons for next 25,000 gallons $ 3.95
Per 1,000 gallons for nest 50,000 gallons $ 4.50

Meter Charge and Tap Fee

There will be no tap fee for reclaimed water customers.
Existing irrigation meters do not have to pay a meter charge. There will be a meter charge for customers who will require a new meter set off of the reclaimed water mains. The meter charges will be the same as has been for irrigation meters.
¾” through 1 ½” Meter $570.00
1” Meter $752.00
1 ½” Meter $2,060.00
2” Meter $2,236.00

Line Extensions:

For Existing Water Customers: If the existing water customer is within 1,000 feet of the repurified water supply mains, the Town will extend a lateral main to the customer based upon estimated repurified water demand and revenues from that customer. The prospective customer must apply for repurified water service and provide an estimate of their repurified water use and location of their meter.

For New Service Water Customers: If offsite reclaimed water system improvements are required for any proposed development within 1000 ft. of the repurified water supply mains, the developer shall pay the cost of all offsite repurified water lines. The mains must be installed in accordance with the Town’s standard specifications. If the Town has a need for the offsite or onsite repurified water system to be larger than needed for the developer, the Town will enter into a contract with the developer, prior to work commencing, to pay for any upsizing needed by the Town.

Attached is a Repurified Water Service Application that a water customer can complete and return to Town of Smyrna Utilities. The application will assure that any customer desiring to use repurified water can get served when a main is extended to their street. Applications should be turned in no later than March 30, 2011 for the 2011 calendar year service.

If you have any questions concerning the repurified water supply, you may call Aubrey Blanks, Mark Parker or Jack Reinhard at 615-355-5711.