Weedoo Boats: Trusted by municipalities worldwide for eco-friendly aquatic management equipment
Weedoo Boats is a global leader in the manufacturing of aquatic weed management equipment, trusted by federal agencies and municipalities alike. Operating in 41 states and 17 countries, Weedoo has established a proven reputation for innovation and environmental responsibility by … More from our cover sponsor →
Vocational vehicle mileage: On the fast track
Manufacturers, federal government aim high. Manufacturers of medium and large trucks have reportedly wanted the federal government to mandate increased fuel efficiency for years. In August President Obama responded, establishing the first ever federal large- and medium-truck fuel efficiency regulations. … Continue reading →
Plastic Bag Bans
“Paper or plastic?” Soon the question may become obsolete due to the growing trend of banning plastic bags in cities, states and even countries. Over 70 cities in the U.S. have banned or are planning to ban plastic bags from … Continue reading →
Is your landfill part of the green energy solution?
More than one billion tons of post-recycling municipal solid waste continue to be disposed of in landfills worldwide each year — including more than 130 million tons in the U.S. alone. The country faces mounting waste management challenges, including the … Continue reading →
Military man turned mayor makes Indy a ‘livable city’
BY MARGUERITE DUFFY The Municipal Mayor Greg Ballard understands public service and doing the right thing. Before becoming mayor of Indianapolis he spent the majority of his career in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a lieutenant colonel after 23 … Continue reading →
The Municipal attends FDIC
The Municipal attends FDIC The Municipal staff members had the honor of meeting and learning from firefighters from across the county, the manufacturers who supply them and fire safety trainers at FDIC 2012 in Indianapolis in April. “The world’s largest … Continue reading →
SIX POWERFLARE SOFT PACK
The PowerFlare PF-200 safety light emits 360 degrees of ultra-bright light from an array of 16 LEDs visible for up to 10 miles away. The PF-200 is waterproof and, unlike flashlights with alkaline batteries or chemical light sticks, can handle … Continue reading →
‘Curbing’ recycling costs: Municipal recycling bins grow in popularity
Most local and county governments wrestle with the rising cost of waste disposal, including trying to figure out how best to go about recycling in the most cost-effective manner. But some municipalities have launched successful community-wide recycling programs. Chicago In … Continue reading →
HANDY MOTORCYCLE, ATV LIFTS
Mile-X Equipment Inc. carries a large stock of USA made Handy motorcycle lifts. Lifts can be purchased in either air or hydraulic, with lifting capacities from 1,000 up to 1,800 lbs. Optional accessories to customize the lift include drop-out panels, … Continue reading →
Creating a lasting impression Artist offers iconic image for public works week
California artist Robert Gantt Steele feels that city planning and building is a noble calling for those who have a talent for architecture and engineering. As a kid, Gantt Steele was always fascinated by those who built lasting structures and … Continue reading →
FSI DECON SHOWER
FSI has one of the world’s largest offerings of portable hazmat decontamination shower systems in pneumatic, carbon-fiber, quick-erect QE series and the aluminumframed Datal series. The picture shows a DAT4070S — four-line, three or four mass casualty decon shower system, … Continue reading →
Editor’s Note: Beyond the call of duty
Not many people disagree with the axiom, “It takes a special person to be a firefighter.” As residents are fleeing smoke-filled homes, or employees are flooding out of compromised offices or factories, firefighters and other first responders are the ones … Continue reading →
Traffic management in Selmer, TN: Intersection cameras in a small town
In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, the Traffic Safety Facts 2008 Report, more than 2.3 million intersection-related crashes, resulting in more than 7,770 fatalities and about 733,000 injuries, were reported in 2008. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety … Continue reading →
Tested by recession one city emerges stronger
In 2009, Elkhart, Ind., the recreational vehicle capital of the world, became the poster child for a recession that still lingers in several sectors of the national economy. The downturn hit the city early and hard. Almost simultaneously, a state … Continue reading →
A value-added community amenity: Splash pads
Spray park installations have been identified as highly-desired amenities for all types of recreation environments. They’ve been implemented in municipal parks, community recreation centers, family fun centers, public swimming pools, aquatic centers and water parks. What makes these systems so … Continue reading →
Tenfold Boost for Ohio broadband network
The state of Ohio has committed to implementing a tenfold boost in the speed of its broadband network, which will benefit research and job-creating assets statewide, Gov. John Kasich believes. Kasich made the announcement in February during his annual State … Continue reading →
Summer staffing and seasonal employees
Summertime means hiring seasonal, part-time help while the weather’s nice in the Midwest. Most municipalities budget for that extra help. Michael Hardy, parks and recreation director for the city of Baraboo, Wis., hires 60 to 75 people during the summer … Continue reading →
Wisconsin and Iowa: Mapping success as pension costs rise
Rising pension costs have been catching headlines from New York, where there’s a lack of funding, to states like California — most notably Stockton — where there are talks of bankruptcy. Numerous factors led to the crisis including the recession, … Continue reading →
LED mini light bar
Buyers Products new LED mini light bar features 30 amber 1 watt high-power LEDs and 25 programmable flash patterns. The light bar features rubber-coated magnet mounts and a clean outer lens. Conforms to SAE-W-07 Standards, Class 1. Heartland Sales and … Continue reading →
