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NAFA 2014: Making tracks to Minneapolis

The Municipal Posted on February 28, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Leadership expert Simon Sinek has the goal of building a world in which everyone goes home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled. At nafa 2014 he’ll share ways to inspire innovation, profit, loyalty and success in your department. (Photo provided)

Public and private sector fleet professionals will head to the Minneapolis Convention Center next month for the annual nafa Fleet Management Association Institute and Expo. Retaining last year’s new Tuesday through Saturday schedule, the 2014 Institute and Expo opens April … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged 100, 2014, annual, awards, best, fleet, institute, nafa

Popular Valentine’s Day tour returns for third year

The Municipal Posted on February 14, 2014 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
A couple pauses to enjoy the — romantic? — view of the Newtown Creek sewer plant in Brooklyn, N.Y., during last year’s Valentine’s Day tour. (Photo provided)

Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Visitor Center 329 Greenpoint Ave. Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY 11222 The famed Valentine’s Day tour includes a guided walk through the landmark digester eggs with plant Superintendent James Pynn. Reservations are required, as well as appropriate … Continue reading →

Posted in Tourism | Tagged creek, day, facility, newtown, plant, pynn, tour, valentine’s

PRECISEMRM® PUTS THE POWER OF FLEET MANAGEMENT IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

The Municipal Posted on December 16, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

PRECISEMRM® PUTS THE POWER OF FLEET MANAGEMENT IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND MERIDIAN, ID, DECEMBER 9, 2013 – PreCise MRM®, a leading provider of advanced GPS devices and robust telematics software, announced today the expansion of their product line … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 50, america, force, gps, management, mobile, mrm, precise

Managing grant funds

The Municipal Posted on November 6, 2013 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023
When applying for grants to supplement the local budget, know your strengths and weaknesses; your target population; the project’s resource requirement; possible funding sources; and the rules of the “game.” Then, be sure you have a program in place to manage the allocation and reporting of those funds.

The recession, along with recent trends in finance and economics, has changed the extent to which the local level of the public sector can expect single-source funding for projects. The level and reliability of funding streams, local demographics and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances | Tagged federal, funding, funds, government, grant, grants, local, reporting

TOP TEN Ways to beautify your city

The Municipal Posted on September 24, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
It takes an entire community to beautify your city. Cull from these 10 innovative ways to beautify your city, build community engagement and maybe have a little fun doing it.

It takes an entire community to beautify your city. Cull from these 10 innovative ways to beautify your city, build community engagement and maybe have a little fun doing it. Clean Up: Which areas of the community need TLC? Are … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management, Parks & Recreation | Tagged areas, community, create, org, public, space, spaces

Not your grandmother’s parking meter

The Municipal Posted on August 27, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
A parking ambassador writes a parking ticket prior to the installation of solar-powered meters in several locations around Chattanooga, Tenn. (Photo provided)

By BARB SIEMINSKI | The Municipal Here comes the sun, hopes Chattanooga, Tenn. In February, Chattanooga, Tenn., installed solar-powered parking meters. Jim Bowen, director of special projects with the Chattanooga Parking Authority, said officials approved the investment of more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged chattanooga, meter, meters, parking, pay, powered, solar

Placemaking: getting to the heart of community

The Municipal Posted on August 12, 2013 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Marquette Commons

Seven years ago the state of Michigan embraced placemaking — not as a buzzword, but to develop a dialogue. “Our board (Michigan Municipal League) challenged us to be more proactive with what was going on economically,” said Arnold Weinfield, director … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged communities, community, marquette, marquette commons, Michigan, placemaking, public, vajda

A sinking feeling

The Municipal Posted on July 30, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
One reason for an apparent increase in sinkhole activity is migration to previously undeveloped areas that are at risk for sinkhole events. It’s important to educate developers and residents about the nature of sinkholes and identify potential problem sites that may need attention before a collapse occurs. (Photo provided)

It sounds like something out of a Stephen King thriller. Just before 11 p.m. Feb. 28, Jeff Bush lay sleeping in his Seffner, Fla., home when the earth opened below him and swallowed him. Rescue workers, heavy equipment and specialized … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged areas, florida, ground, sinkhole, sinkholes, voids, weary

Thompson Pump Announces Branch Location Move to Biloxi, MS

The Municipal Posted on July 10, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Thompson Pump Biloxi Mississippi Branch

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc. headquartered in Port Orange, FL announces the recent move of their southern Mississippi branch from Pass Christian to a larger facility at 9257 West Oaklawn Rd. in Biloxi. The new … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged biloxi, branch, customer, pump, service, thompson

Cincinnati Parks Receives Charity Navigator Highest Ranking

The Municipal Posted on June 26, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Cincinnati Parks Foundation

Cincinnati, OH – The Cincinnati Parks Foundation received a Four Star rating from Charity Navigator, a nonprofit that evaluates the Financial Health and Accountability and Transparency of 6,000 of America’s largest charities.  This is the 2nd consecutive Four Star rating … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged charities, cincinnati, parks

Thompson Pump Designates Branch Manager of the Year

The Municipal Posted on June 6, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Bobby Thompson Branch Manager of the Year

PORT ORANGE, FL – Thompson Pump, a recognized leader in the design, manufacturing and supply of portable, diesel-driven pumps, has announced that Bobby Thompson is their Branch Manager of the Year. Of the 21 Thompson Pump branch operations nationwide, Bobby … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged bobby, branch, manager, pump, pumps, service, thompson, year

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