Community Benefits


Photo Courtesy Shelby County Courthouse


Photo courtesy of 
Chamber of Commerce
Norman D. Stamp Aquatic Center


Therkildsen Activity Center

Harlan Municipal Utilities has always been a strong supporter of the community through direct cash & in-kind contributions to the City and through various economic development contributions.

  • HMU purchases, installs and maintains
    all street lighting within the City of Harlan. In addition, during 1995 and 1996, HMU spent over $500,000  for new street lights, placing electric lines underground and new gas & water mains for renovations of Downtown Harlan.

  • HMU purchases, installs and maintains
    emergency sirens.

  • HMU purchases, installs and maintains
    lighting, water fountains, etc. in all City parks, baseball fields, and swimming pool.

  • HMU purchases, installs and maintains
    City fire hydrants.

  • HMU assists City of Harlan crews
    in snow removal each year.

  • HMU bills all sewer, landfill & sewer connection fees
    for the City of Harlan.

  • HMU Meter Reader Watch Program
    Employees look for anything suspicious as they pass a residence. A build-up of newspapers or mail is a signal to notify authorities that there may be a problem.

  • Any HMU vehicle is a Safe Haven for anyone needing assistance
    Especially children. They are taught in the classroom that they can approach a parked HMU vehicle at any time for help.

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