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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Actually, it’s no pipe dream. The reality is that some cities stand to benefit from local programs that pay for the college education of their high school students, if they attend nearby public universities or community colleges. Janice Brown, former … Continue reading →
Through various partnerships, the federal government is pushing the use and integration of solar energy in communities across the United States as a means to enhance resilience. David Morley, senior resource associate with the American Planning Association, is well versed … Continue reading →
Joy Brown is an expert in sustainability and environmental management, given her title as environmental compliance specialist for the Public Works Department in Berkeley, Calif. Brown shared that Berkeley has a Climate Action Plan that outlines the path the city … Continue reading →
Where to begin when there’s extra or aging equipment to sell It’s a challenge that every municipal government faces periodically — what to do with trucks, police and government vehicles, special equipment, office furniture and other items that are no … Continue reading →
