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Act 47 offers Altoona, Pa., a financial recovery plan

The Municipal Posted on March 11, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
To address an increased structural deficit, the city of Altoona, Pa., adopted a financial recovery plan in December.

In an effort to address an increased structural deficit, the city council of Altoona, Pa., voted to adopt an Act 47 financial recovery plan for the city Dec. 19, 2012. According to the plan, a mix of cost-saving initiatives and … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances

SMALL SPACE SNOW SOLUTION

The Municipal Posted on January 18, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
small space snow solution

The Economy Snow Pusher system manufactured by Bonnell Industries in Illinois is perfect for the contractor looking for a better solution in small parking lots, driveways and alleyways. Can be ordered with rubber or steel edges. Mounting systems available for … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged bonnell, industries

Make the most of tourism in 2013

The Municipal Posted on December 19, 2012 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Local investments like renovating a downtown serve as attractors to visitors and are also pleasing residents.

Tourism has seen a gradual increase since the proclaimed end of the recession. State travel and tourism departments expect to see continued modest growth in tourism revenue in 2013 as the economy gradually recovers. According to industry officials, there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Tourism | Tagged growth, hummel, kentucky, municipalities, state, Tourism, travel, visitors

Maple Grove, Minnesota: Bucking the trend

The Municipal Posted on December 17, 2012 by Carrie SchmittAugust 2, 2023

Maple Grove, Minn., is known for its central location just 25 minutes from Minneapolis. While other towns have struggled in recent years due to the economic recession, Maple Grove has ranked in the top five fastest-growing cities in Minnesota for … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged businesses, city, grove, growth, madsen, maple, minn

Natural gas: A cost-effective alternative for municipalities

The Municipal Posted on December 7, 2012 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
A vehicle undergoes the CNG fuel conversion process at Green Alternative Solutions, based in Elkhart, Ind., and Chino, Calif.

Cost savings tops many municipalities’ lists of priorities, especially with rising costs across the board. With this in mind, municipalities are looking toward alternative fuel sources to cut back on fuel costs. Natural gas is one of the leading money-saving … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green, Transportation | Tagged alternative, burke, fuel, gas, municipalities, natural, vehicles

Outlook 2013

The Municipal Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023

One month after a perfect storm slammed into the eastern seaboard, I think we’re all still taking in the staggering extent of the disruption and devastation. The scope of the storm was enough to grab attention all by itself. Rain … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged 2013, cities, city, indiana, like, month

Hurricane Sandy – Thoughts and Prayers

The Municipal Posted on October 30, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

The east coast of the United States is being ravaged by former Hurricane Sandy, and public safety and emergency response teams from across the eastern half of the country are responding. At The Municipal, our thoughts are with the millions … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster Response, Emergency Response, FEMA, Fire Fighters, The Municipal

Illinois recreation district may relinquish renovation project over price tag

The Municipal Posted on October 27, 2012 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Miner’s Institute could prove to be more than a theater for the Collinsville area

The Miner’s Institute has stood at the center of Collinsville, Ill., for almost a century, opening in 1918 through the combined effort of coal miners belonging to the United Mine Workers Locals 848, 264 and 685. After its time as … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects | Tagged building, card, institute, mif, miner’s, property, romanich

NRPA CONGRESS and EXPOSITION

The Municipal Posted on October 2, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Economist Lowell Catlet

Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity. The National Recreation and Park Association aims to inspire such innovation and to strengthen the future of parks and recreation across the U.S. during its annual congress and exposition at … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged catlett, congress, education, exposition, field, parks, recreation

Extreme reliability: Save money with your air compressor system

The Municipal Posted on August 26, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Choosing the right air compressor system

Vehicle fleets have been buffeted by the economic storm for the past three years. Historically, local recovery from recessions can last as long as 18-24 months following national economic recovery due to the lag in tax revenue collection associated with … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation, Work Trucks | Tagged air, compressor, conditions, environmental, mounted, vehicle

Survey: Unprecedented budget challenges continue for municipalities

The Municipal Posted on August 15, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Badger’s new 470TM telescoping boom excavator helps municipalities be more efficient with their roadway maintenance

In its most recent survey, the National League of Cities reported that 72 percent of the nation’s cities are cutting personnel and 60 percent are delaying or canceling infrastructure projects as the economic downturn continues to take its toll on … Continue reading →

Posted in Products, Transportation | Tagged 470tm, badger, boom, cities, Equipment, excavator, municipalities

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