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Alternative fuels continue to shape fleet management

The Municipal Posted on February 15, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
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Green is the name of the game for many fleet mangers across the U.S. as they integrate alternative fuels and other management technologies to meet sustainability or management goals, whether those include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, cutting dependency on foreign … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note

Engaging the community where they are — Facebook

The Municipal Posted on February 6, 2017 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
The Ellisville, Mo., Police Department is one of the latest police departments to join Facebook as a means to further community outreach.

Twenty-first century policing calls for embracing 21st century methods of communication. The Ellisville, Mo., Police Department has adopted such an approach. Patrol Officer Joey Nickles, serving in the newly created social media coordinator role, acts as a liaison between the … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Diverging diamond interchanges gain traction

The Municipal Posted on January 23, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

Gilbert Chlewicki of Fulton, Md., deals in diamonds — the bigger the better. And in some cases, the cost runs around $3 to $4 million. The diamonds Chlewicki, professional engineer and director of Advanced Transportation Solutions, works with are outdoor … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets & Snow

Municipalities using GPS system monitoring for fleet management

The Municipal Posted on January 12, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023

One of the most important parts of running any business is assessing the risks and finding ways to manage said risks. When it comes to managing an entire fleet this can become even more difficult. Many cities have begun to … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances

Getting the best value out of the bidding process

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
A carefully outlined bidding process, paired with transparency, will not only show bidders, but citizens the city is committed to operating fairly, cutting down on complaints while ensuring bidders return for future contracts. (Tashatuvango/Shutterstock. com)

While bid processes are guided by law, regulation and sometimes policy, the smaller the entity the less likely it is the municipality will have codified its procurement process — and certainly the less likely it will put out any sort … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances

Cooperative buying saves time and money

The Municipal Posted on December 20, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Cooperative buying can mean less time soliciting bids and more time actually doing the tasks associated with grounds maintenance. Land Pride off ers contracts with many cooperative buying groups. (Photo provided)

by DEE WARREN | Land Pride Marketing Manager In today’s world of tight budgets and lean staffing, it is imperative that city, county, municipal and state agencies make the most of their grounds maintenance budgets with reliable equipment at reasonable … Continue reading →

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Why sticking your head in ‘the cloud’ is a good thing

The Municipal Posted on December 7, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
One advantage of online software is that an organization can often try a free demo before purchasing, ensuring that the software covers its needs. (Photo provided

It wasn’t too many years ago you wouldn’t see a computer in an office … let alone laptops, smartphones and tablets. Wow, how things have changed; it’s hard to imagine getting our job done without a computer, or even a … Continue reading →

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Sanitation and education key to combating Zika

The Municipal Posted on October 28, 2016 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Zika is officially here, and cities are stepping up to spread information and reduce mosquito populations, often building strong partnerships to do so. And while Zika is making all the headlines at the moment, other mosquito-related diseases, like West Nile … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Testing to maintain standards

The Municipal Posted on October 26, 2016 by JOHN DAVID THACKERAugust 2, 2023
Technicians at one time had to visit residential homes in zones to test water, oft en having to wait until someone was at home. The use of water sampling stations eliminates that middleman. (Shutterstock)

In April 2014, the water coming out of the taps in Flint, Mich., began to turn a strange color. Residents began to complain about its taste, color and odor. The water would later test positive for high levels of trihalomethanes … Continue reading →

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Creating the cities of tomorrow

The Municipal Posted on October 24, 2016 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Our cars may not be flying — yet — but we truly are on the verge of the stuff seen in science fiction: self-driving cars, augmented reality, solar-powered “smart” roads, etc. However, as technology continues by leaps and bounds, its … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note

Learning to lead

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2016 by JOHN DAVID THACKERAugust 2, 2023
Newly elected mayors, city council members, city clerks and city administrators gain an understanding of budget and fi nance, eff ective city councils, municipal operations and ethics at a Municipal Leadership Academy Part One session in Atlantic, Iowa. (Photo provided)

Congratulations! You’ve just been elected to city government. Now what? Your first weeks in office can be intimidating. You have new responsibilities, unfamiliar laws to follow and complicated procedures to implement. How do you learn to effectively serve in your new job? If you are … Continue reading →

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