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Clear that ‘check engine’ with CAS-provided scan tools and support

The Municipal Posted on November 8, 2024 by Sarah WrightOctober 30, 2024
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Automotive systems continue to grow more complex. Passenger cars, light trucks, vans and buses — in addition to off-highway, agricultural and heavy-duty vehicles — are all computerized and controlled by multiple on-board ECUs. To properly diagnosis and get today’s vehicles … Continue reading →

Posted in Company Profile | Tagged company profile, november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Community Tool Shed is low-cost solution to code compliance violations

The Municipal Posted on November 6, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 30, 2024
Electric lawn mowers, weed eaters, shovels, trimmers, rakes and wheelbarrows are just some of the tools available from the Community Tool Shed. A resident simply has to put in a request for the tool, fill out a liability waiver and return the tool cleaned within three days. Pickups and returns are processed at city hall during normal business hours. (Photo provided by city of Cayce, S.C.)

As an innovative way to help residents ensure they stay in the good graces of code enforcement, in 2023 the city of Cayce, S.C., began a Community Tool Shed program. The program allowed residents to borrow tools from the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged municipal management, november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Communities turn to new technologies to enhance capabilities and improve outcomes

The Municipal Posted on November 4, 2024 by Julie YoungOctober 30, 2024
Caltrans District 6, which includes Fresno, Calif., has started using new technologies, robot mowers, to get into tight places for grass and weed abatement, which is especially important during the summer when dried grass becomes fuel for potential wildfires. (Photo provided by Caltrans District 6)

It may require a hefty investment, a lot of research, and a leap of faith, but integrating new technologies allow municipalities to enhance their capabilities, improve safety and streamline operations for their employees as well as the residents that they … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Can AI be helpful for your city?

The Municipal Posted on November 2, 2024 by Denise FedorowOctober 30, 2024
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Most of us with a smartphone are using artificial intelligence every day whether or not we think we are. Are you asking Siri or Google to dial a phone number for you or give you directions? It’s AI. AI is … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Weedoo Boats: Trusted by municipalities worldwide for eco-friendly aquatic management equipment

The Municipal Posted on October 31, 2024 by Karla MoriartyOctober 30, 2024
It fits. Weedoo’s shallow draft hull and lightweight design allow for easy maneuverability in narrow spaces. (Photo provided by Weedoo Boats)

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover, Technology | Tagged features, november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Can you dig it? OKC’s Museum of Osteology

The Municipal Posted on October 27, 2024 by Julie YoungOctober 8, 2024
SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology contains more than 8,000 specimens across 1,500 species. Pictured are a few of the museum’s larger specimens. (Photo provided by SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology)

Make no bones about it: the Museum of Osteology in Oklahoma City, Okla., has a lot of skeletons in its closets – and on display as well. In fact, the facility is literally rattling with the remains of over 8,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road Again | Tagged October 2024, on the road again, The Municipal

Mont Belvieu public works plans ahead for city’s growth

The Municipal Posted on October 25, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 8, 2024
One of the more unique experiences of the public works department recently was when they were called in to assist with the removal of an almost 12-foot alligator from a drainage ditch near a busy road. Given the size of the animal, the parks and wildlife department were unable to handle it on their own. The department had to get creative and brought in their grapple truck to pick up the alligator and contain it safely for the parks and wildlife department. (Photo provided by the Mont Belvieu, Texas, Public Works Department)

During his nine years working for the city, two as the public works director, Bill Thompson has seen the population of Mont Belvieu, Texas, nearly triple. It is expected to triple again in the next 10 years. An eastern suburb … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged October 2024, public works, The Municipal

History of Rome comes together in downtown space

The Municipal Posted on October 23, 2024 by Janet PattersonOctober 8, 2024
Among the additions to the West Dominick Street Art Walk, is an three-panel bronze and copper installation recalling the Great Carry, an overland continuation of the Erie Canal which started in Rome. (Photo provided by Rome, N.Y.)

What was once a blighted urban area in Rome, N.Y., is shaping the future with art and innovation. Recalling the history of the Leatherstocking Country made famous by American writer James Fenimore Cooper, planners and residents are blending themes of … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged October 2024, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Fleet service moves in-house at Sandy Springs

The Municipal Posted on October 21, 2024 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxOctober 8, 2024
Two technicians work on the city vehicles. (Photo provided by Sandy Springs, Ga.)

Sandy Springs, Ga., is a relatively young city, approaching its 20th birthday. Despite its youth, it is embarking on a project to exercise more control over its municipal fleet by bringing maintenance of that fleet in-house. To achieve proper fleet … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet, fleet service & management, October 2024, The Municipal

Concessions help to grow profitability for parks departments

The Municipal Posted on October 19, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 8, 2024

Concession stands are a potential way for city parks departments to earn some extra profit. However, much of that is determined by the location of the concessions and what is sold. Various cities have different ways of running concessions. Some … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged October 2024, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Clamping down on leakage in flat terrain, saves water and power consumption

The Municipal Posted on October 17, 2024 by The MunicipalOctober 8, 2024
EchoWave® acoustic leak detection allows for on-site readings. (Photo provided)

Submitted by Echologics. Ongoing leaks can waste a lot of energy, resources and money, especially on flat terrain where municipal pumping is required to keep the system pressurized and where water is purchased from a local municipal purveyor at retail … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged October 2024, The Municipal, water & energy

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