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Municipalities using GPS system monitoring for fleet management

The Municipal Posted on January 12, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 12, 2017

One of the most important parts of running any business is assessing the risks and finding ways to manage said risks. When it comes to managing an entire fleet this can become even more difficult. Many cities have begun to … Continue reading →

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Municipalities bring light to ‘dark store’ strategy

The Municipal Posted on January 6, 2017 by Denise FedorowJanuary 6, 2017
Once the legislative session resumes at the Capitol in Madison in January, representatives from the Leagues of Wisconsin Municipalities will be there to introduce legislature to put a halt to the dark store strategy being employed by chain store retailers in the state. (Photo provided)

It’s a trend that seems to be sweeping the nation — Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Alabama and Florida are among the many states that have found themselves in a battle with the “big box stores” over property tax revenue — … Continue reading →

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Oakwood, Ga.: More than 30 P3s and counting

The Municipal Posted on January 5, 2017 by Barb SieminskiJanuary 10, 2017
A P3 partnership between Pattillo Industrial Real Estate and Oakwood, Ga., has helped the growth of Oakwood South Industrial Park, which has been an economic boost to the community. (Photo provided by city of Oakwood, Ga.)

Oakwood, Ga., City Manager Stan Brown, who has been with the city for 13 years, has accomplished a great deal in the area of public- private partnerships within the last five to 10 years. More than 30 such partnerships have … Continue reading →

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Pollinators find support among cities

The Municipal Posted on January 4, 2017 by Barb SieminskiJanuary 4, 2017
Pictured is a Carrboro Bee City USA banner. (Photo provided by Carrboro, N.C.)

To bee or not to bee? With apologies to The Bard of Avon, more and more municipalities are saying yes to bee … raising bees. The town of Carrboro, N.C., with a population of about 19,582, for example, has been … Continue reading →

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Getting the best value out of the bidding process

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2017 by Sarah WrightJanuary 4, 2017
A carefully outlined bidding process, paired with transparency, will not only show bidders, but citizens the city is committed to operating fairly, cutting down on complaints while ensuring bidders return for future contracts. (Tashatuvango/Shutterstock. com)

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 →

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Implementing sustainable asset management

The Municipal Posted on October 29, 2016 by The MunicipalOctober 25, 2016

by MARK DECLERCQ, P.E. | City of Grand Rapids city engineer What is asset management? For the city of Grand Rapids, Mich., asset management is transformational. As city engineer for the second largest city in Michigan, transformation at multiple levels … Continue reading →

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Missouri cities fight to install use tax

The Municipal Posted on January 12, 2016 by Lauren CaggianoJanuary 11, 2016

The outcome of a vote regarding one particular tax has many Missouri municipalities worried about how to pay for basic services. The state’s communities have until November to receive voter approval to continue imposing a local sales tax on vehicles … Continue reading →

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Now’s the time to borrow, rent – Equipment sharing makes more sense than ever

The Municipal Posted on January 11, 2016 by Barb SieminskiJanuary 11, 2016
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With winter in full swing, you’re probably kicking yourself for not requisitioning that third new truck and plow package last fall. Who knew you’d get this much snow? Neighboring cities are also short on equipment to keep streets clear during … Continue reading →

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Purchasing strategies for protecting pollinators

The Municipal Posted on January 8, 2016 by Erin DozoisJanuary 11, 2016

Bees and other pollinators play an integral role in the world’s food supply. According to Tiff any Finck-Haynes, Food Futures campaigner for Friends of the Earth and a seventh-generation organic family farmer, honeybees contribute to a third of the food … Continue reading →

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Risky business Is it time to re-evaluate your risk management plan?

The Municipal Posted on January 4, 2016 by Julie YoungJanuary 5, 2016
A professional risk manager’s role is to help municipal leaders recognize potential problems and develop strategies to avoid negative outcomes. said certified Risk Manager John D’Agostino Jr. (Shutterstock photo)

It’s not a question of “if” something will happen. It’s a matter of when. Municipal leaders know they have to have their proverbial ducks in a row when situations occur. That’s why having a risk management plan is critical to … Continue reading →

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Budget prioritization structure and tools from the CPBB

The Municipal Posted on July 16, 2015 by Anne Meyer BylerJuly 17, 2015
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The Center for Priority Based Budgeting began in 2009 with the experiences in government finance and budgeting of Jon Johnson and Chris Fabian, co-founders. At various levels of government they had wrestled with the following questions, which are still front … Continue reading →

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