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City-run food festival funds schools, fast-tracks restaurant recovery

The Municipal Posted on July 25, 2022 by Lauren CaggianoJuly 25, 2022
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A lot of work goes into planning a successful fundraising event, and that’s certainly true in the case of the Taste of Pines, held on Feb. 17. This annual event, put on by the city of Pembroke Pines, Fla., features … Continue reading →

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Public works employee runs to help raise funds

The Municipal Posted on July 21, 2021 by Julie YoungJuly 21, 2021
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Erie, Pa., Public Works employee Pat Fleming hasn’t been running for long, but he knows how to make every stride count. In March, he completed a 50-mile run across the county to raise funds for Erie’s small downtown businesses that … Continue reading →

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Creative use of CARES Act funding for road improvements

The Municipal Posted on December 17, 2020 by Denise FedorowDecember 17, 2020
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The state of West Virginia has devised a way to utilize its $1.25 billion in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding by improving some badly worn roads, which lead to medical facilities or hospitals. Gov. Jim Justice announced … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged bridges, november 2020, streets, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Pooling resources: Crowdfunding turns community dreams into realities

The Municipal Posted on October 7, 2019 by Julie YoungOctober 7, 2019

They say if you want something done right, do it yourself; and when it comes to adding or improving parks in a particular community, it’s advice that engaged citizens are taking to heart. By launching online crowdfunding campaigns and encouraging … Continue reading →

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Funding solid waste services

The Municipal Posted on August 14, 2019 by Andrew MentockAugust 14, 2019

When it comes to funding municipal solid waste services, two types of accounts appear to be the most common throughout most of the United States: an enterprise fund account or general fund account.           Whichever account a city or county … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged august 2019, catawba county, North Carolina, The Municipal, waste & recycling | Leave a reply

The International Code Council supports U.S. Senate bill to fund NIST plumbing research facility

The Municipal Posted on June 13, 2018 by The MunicipalJune 13, 2018

Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council supports U.S. Senate bill S.3037, which would establish a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plumbing research laboratory to advance plumbing technology and modernize the nation’s aging water infrastructure. Introduced by Senators … Continue reading →

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Power hedging for public funds issuers

The Municipal Posted on November 17, 2017 by The MunicipalNovember 20, 2017
Over the past 10 years, electricity has been one of the more volatile energy commodities. (Source: Bloomberg Finance)

by BRIAN HODGE The cost of electricity can materially impact the “bottom line” and the budget process for many public funds issuers including local governments and tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects electricity prices to remain volatile … Continue reading →

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Significant funding issues plague EMS, fire service

The Municipal Posted on March 12, 2016 by Jodi MarlinMarch 15, 2016

In a story by Julie Young in this month’s issue, The Municipal visits the problem of EMS being called to treat and transport hospice patients: something Medicare and Medicaid will not pay for unless prior authorization is received from a … Continue reading →

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Finding funds for parks and recreation How one city overcame the dilemma

The Municipal Posted on October 11, 2015 by Chelsea LosOctober 12, 2015

Following the 2008 economic downturn, America’s parks faced a funding crisis. Although the economy has bounced back and consumers are spending a bit more freely, parks haven’t seen the light at the end of this particular tunnel yet. Columbia, Mo., … Continue reading →

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Central Parts Warehouse to host fundraiser supporting wounded service members through Wounded Warrior Project™

The Municipal Posted on July 29, 2015 by The MunicipalJuly 29, 2015

Tinley Park, IL – Saturday, August 15 – Central Parts Warehouse announced today plans to donate the proceeds from a Boss Snow plow raffle to assist service members who have been injured in the line of duty. All proceeds from … Continue reading →

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CDBG funding to fight blight

The Municipal Posted on June 16, 2015 by Lauren CaggianoJune 11, 2015
In a 2013 study, Steel Valley, Turtle Creek and Twin Rivers Council of Governments in Pennsylvania found that their 41 collective communities had incurred $10,720,302 in direct costs to municipal services; $8,637,875 in costs related to the loss of tax revenue; and nearly $250 million associated with a loss in property value from blighted properties. With cdBg support and the realignment of existing resources, or donations, they created revenueneutral land banks and are revitalizing the neighborhoods.

It can be a nightmare for any neighborhood: A house or apartment complex in disrepair is ruining the block, and the landlord defies cleanup/renovation orders. Eventually, local government is tasked with taking matters into its own hands. Programs like the … Continue reading →

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