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Window film retrofits bring savings

The Municipal Posted on January 21, 2014 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
The Kentucky Public Service Commission building, located in Frankfort, Ky., had window film applied to it to reduce solar heat gain. (Photo provided)

Particularly in the hotter months, energy control film — aka window film — proves to be an economical solution when it comes to reducing energy costs, especially for municipalities coping with aging infrastructure and their associated operating costs. Marcus Billings, … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged billings, building, buildings, energy, film, heat, savings, window

Infrastructure expansion sparks economic development

The Municipal Posted on January 2, 2014 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
New tertiary filters were among the upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant. (Photo provided)

In Dorchester County, S.C., plans are well underway to spur economic development in the county’s northern half. Dorchester purchased St. George’s wastewater treatment plant and collection system in 2009 with the intent of expanding and updating its operations. It’s hoped … Continue reading →

Posted in Wastewater Management | Tagged champagne, county, dorchester, george, purchase, st, ward

What to expect from the Affordable Care Act

The Municipal Posted on November 16, 2013 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Under the new Affordable Care Act, self insured cities also have flexibility for at least the first two years, until reporting mandates take effect. That’s when they will have to prove they are well-funded and meet all requirements. (Shutterstock photo / Andy Dean)

Despite attempts to repeal it and legal challenges questioning its constitutionality, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is about to have one of its major components come into effect during 2014: a mandate requiring everyone to purchase health insurance … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare | Tagged bomberg, care, cities, employees, health, requirements, tax, towns

Government agencies cut costs, meet environmental goals with green purchasing

The Municipal Posted on October 4, 2013 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
green purchasing

From protecting the environment and human health to saving money, a wide gamut of reasons exist for municipalities to “go green” and rethink their purchasing of equipment and supplies. Buying recycled products is one type of green purchasing municipalities are … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green | Tagged chemistry, contracts, culver, governments, green, municipalities, products, purchasing

Cut costs, meet environmental goals with green purchasing

The Municipal Posted on September 19, 2013 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Beyond making a positive environmental impact, the purchase of green products, including cleaning supplies, can be beneficial to workers’ and the public’s health. (Photo by Jodi Magallanes)

From protecting the environment and human health to saving money, a wide gamut of reasons exist for municipalities to “go green” and rethink the purchase of equipment and supplies. Buying recycled products is one type of green purchasing, but many … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances, Going Green | Tagged chemistry, contracts, county, green, mcgough, products, purchasing

Purcellville, VA

The Municipal Posted on September 19, 2013 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

The town of Purcellville, Va., has embraced the challenge with several green initiatives from community shredding events including Painting Purcellville Green, an annual event with energy and cost-savings workshops plus other environmental themed activities. For these initiatives Purcellville has received … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances | Tagged certified, childs, environment, green, policy, products, purcellville, town

Placemaking: getting to the heart of community

The Municipal Posted on August 27, 2013 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Residents of Florence, S.C., gather every Wednesday from April to October in downtown Florence to shop at a farmers’ market.

Placemaking continues to grow nationwide, in municipalities like Oviedo, Fla.; Raleigh, N.C.; and Savannah, Ga. — and even on an international scale, from South Korea to Canada and the United Arab Emirates. While not a new concept, placemaking encourages municipal … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged city, community, comprehensive, downtown, florence, plan, planning, public

Police adapting to everchanging technologies

The Municipal Posted on August 25, 2013 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Hale Guyer has taught more than 100 classes for law enforcement officers to give them the tools to combat cybercrimes.

Technology continually evolves, posing a challenge to law enforcement as detectives tackle an increasing number of cybercrimes like cyberbullying and cyberstalking. Annually, more than 2,000 victims of cyberharassment approach Working to Halt Online Abuse seeking help — approximately 50-75 cases … Continue reading →

Posted in Police | Tagged cybercrimes, enforcement, guyer, law, officers, technology, victims

Placemaking: getting to the heart of community

The Municipal Posted on August 12, 2013 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Marquette Commons

Seven years ago the state of Michigan embraced placemaking — not as a buzzword, but to develop a dialogue. “Our board (Michigan Municipal League) challenged us to be more proactive with what was going on economically,” said Arnold Weinfield, director … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged communities, community, marquette, marquette commons, Michigan, placemaking, public, vajda

GASB standards to increase pension transparency

The Municipal Posted on June 10, 2013 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Under new GASB standards, government employees will have access to certain basic plan information through governments’ own financial statements

Looming pension crises across the nation have garnered a lot of attention, mainly because some state funds have promised far more than they can afford. In fact, PEW Charitable Trust estimates states were $1.38 trillion short of having saved enough … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances | Tagged financial, governments, local, new, pension, standards, state, statement

Succession planning: Is your city ready?

The Municipal Posted on May 19, 2013 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
McMinnville, Tenn., has a succession plan in place, which focuses on developing employee’s skills so they are able to step into vacant positions.

The future is always uncertain. Would you have a qualified employee ready to step up into a management position if the spot suddenly vacated due to early retirement, accident or long-term illness? Some cities and towns are tackling those uncertainties … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged burris, city, departments, employees, plan, program

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